When it comes to designer collaborations, Target is the certified leader. But unlike Target’s previous collaborations (Rodarte, Calypso and Mulberry, and the upcoming Missoni line), the recently announced one isn’t for women or juniors – it’s for babies, children and tweens. Singer, fashion designer and style icon Gwen Stefani is partnering with Target to launch […] Read More »
Get ready for Nine West Original Sneakers launching Spring 2012
It takes a lot (like, a village) to get us out of our heels and into a pair of sneakers (aside from working out, of course). Very few brands have been able to do so – Ash, Reebok and Puma to name a few. And now – Nine West. Nine West has been a mainstay […] Read More »
Christian Louboutin Creates 8-Inch Stiletto/Ballet Flat Hybrid Shoe for English National Ballet
Leave it to the master of women’s footwear to create such a height-defying shoe. Christian Louboutin designed and created this pair of crystal-covered nude ballet flats complete with an eight inch stiletto heel! And a red sole, of course. They’ll be auctioned off for the English National Ballet (alongside other ballet-inspired designer creations from Giles Deacon, Erdem, Moschino […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty link roundup: Hailee Steinfeld for Miu Miu; Usher Wants Pippa Middleton to Model His Underwear; Versace for H&M; the end of Uniqlo + Jil Sander
Hailee Steinfeld’s First Ad for Miu Miu Debuts (Huffington Post) Usher Wants Pippa Middleton to Model for His New Underwear Line (Girls Talkin’ Smack) Meet Rachel Kane, The Blogger Behind WTForever 21 (Forbes) Uniqlo and Jil Sander End Their Fashion Partnership (WSJ) Versace for H&M Is a Go! (What’s Haute) Michelle Obama Does Push-ups with Archbishop Desmond Tutu […] Read More »
H&M announces newest designer collaboration: Versace for H&M! (IMAGES)
H&M just announced its newest collaboration – with famed Italian fashion house Versace! WWD reports that Donatella Versace signed on with Swedish-headquartered Hennes & Mauritz to be its annual guest designer. The women’s, men’s and home collection is said to be “a look back to Versace’s vibrant heritage,” will include studded leather, print, colorful floral pieces, as […] Read More »
Visit the Nicholas Kirkwood x Keith Haring Foundation installation at Arnhem Mode Biennale, through July 3
Nicholas Kirkwood‘s fanciful footwear designs have afforded him numerous designer collaborations (including Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte; Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem and with Peter Pilotto) but our favorite of his partnerships is the one with the Keith Haring Foundation. You may recall that Kirkwood debuted his Nicholas Kirkwood x Keith Haring 12-piece shoe collection back in […] Read More »
Haute news: Target announces two more designer collaborations with Albertus Swanepoel and Dana Kellin
We recently showed you a preview of the highly coveted Missoni for Target collection, which will be available in Target stores this September. But apparently Target is keeping busy with several other designer collaborations. They announced a limited-edition accessories collection with South African milliner and 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner up, Albertus Swanepoel, whose line will launch […] Read More »
Haute fashion, beauty + tech news roundup: Tom Ford launches beauty line; Alexander Wang on eBay’s Fashion Vault; Adrienne Maloof for Charles Jourdan and more
Tom Ford launches new beauty collection that incorporates color cosmetics and skincare – WWD (subscription required) 5 Under-The-Radar Beauty Brands You Need To Know – Refinery 29 Alexander Wang’s highly anticipated small leather goods will debut exclusively on eBay’s Fashion Vault, starting Friday June 17 (but you’ll only have 24 hours to purchase) – Full Frontal […] Read More »
Preview from the Missoni X Target collection (more leaked photos)
Target’s designer collaborations are truly getting better and better. We recently told you that Missoni is launching a Target collection in September and we also told you about a leaked photo from the campaign. Well, there are more photos of the TV and print ad campaign, snapped by the paparazzi (who we love, for once). […] Read More »
Chanel launches line of ‘Boy’ bags for Fall
Ladies, get your names on the waiting lists now. Chanel‘s new ‘Boy’ handbag line will be in stores this Fall and this new covetable collection was inspired by the most unexpected source: a hunting cartridge. According to the New York Daily News, designer Karl Lagerfeld drew inspiration for the new collection from Coco Chanel‘s boyish […] Read More »
What to buy for your man – David Beckham bodywear
So we’re a bit biased – we think anything David Beckham models, kicks or touches turns to gold. But the proof is in the pudding. His name and brand equaled retail gold for Emporio Armani. His collaboration with Armani underwear pretty much doubled their gross turnover – from 16 million euros/$22.7 million in 2007 (pre-Beckham) […] Read More »
Missoni collabs (Converse & Havaianas) you can shop while you wait for Missoni x Target
Vogue broke the news that Target’s next collaboration is with none other than Italian brand Missoni. Famous for its squiggly-striped knits and multicolored zigzag-printed items, this is said to be Target’s hugest collaboration, in size, with 400+ items for sale, and probably in name too. We can’t wait for Missoni x Target, but we’ll have to […] Read More »
5 things you should know about Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s new head designer
Balmain announced Tuesday that Olivier Rousteing has been appointed designer of its women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections. He will replace Christophe Decarnin who recently exited the French fashion house. Yes, Rousteing has model good looks, but there are five other things you should know about him: 1. He is a graduate of the Paris fashion […] Read More »
Century 21 launches e-commerce and invite-only flash sale site – C21 Club
One of New York City’s best places to shop is Century 21. No, not the real estate firm, but the high fashion designer duds-packed discount store. Century 21 is a (former) best-kept-shopping-secret and is THE place to go in NYC to shop all the top designers, plus tons you may or may not have ever heard of, […] Read More »
Fashion + beauty roundup: Prada Spring 2011 gets ‘covered’; Christian Louboutin strikes again; MAC’s ‘Quite Cute’ collection launches; Courtney Love sells her ‘Couture’
Prada’s Spring Collection has already covered 15 magazine covers (Fashionista) Dolce & Gabbana are crushing on Justin Beiber’s style (Telegraph) Shopping may help you live longer – there’s scientific proof! (Glamour) Christian Louboutin strikes again! He’s now suing Carmen Steffens (along with YSL) over his trademarked red-soled shoes (WWD) Alexander Wang’s Tribeca apartment is the […] Read More »
Have a Coke and a Chanel – Karl Lagerfeld collaborates with Coca-Cola Light
Fashion’s ‘godfather’ Karl Lagerfeld apparently hasn’t been busy enough designing his namesake line, plus readying Blake Lively for her role as Chanel spokesmodel. He recently lent his design genius for a second time to a limited-edition collection of Coca-Cola Light bottles. Karl Lagerfeld celebrated the collaboration last Thursday at a party in Paris, in the […] Read More »
Seeing red: Christian Louboutin sues Yves St. Laurent for trademark red soles
Christian Louboutin is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to famous footwear; now he’s proving that he can be a force in the courtroom as well. The shoe designer, known for his iconic shoes with red lacquer soles, is suing another iconic brand, Yves Saint Laurent, for alleged infringement and counterfeiting […] Read More »