Betsey Johnson files Chapter 11: Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WWD is reporting. The company plans to close most of its 63 stores and is letting go 350 employees. The lower-priced Betsey Johnson line will continue to be sold in Macy’s and other stores. (Fashionista) Alicia Silverstone Collection for Juice Beauty: […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: Nicki Minaj is the face of Jeremy Scott for Adidas; Beyonce’s open letter to Michelle Obama; Missoni and Converse collaborate again; Karl Lagerfeld reportedly designing helicopters;
Adidas picked Nicki Minaj as the new face of their 2012 Fall/Winter campaign with designer Jeremy Scott. (Rap Radar) Missoni and Converse have collaborated for a fifth time, and the newest line of pastel zigzag printed-Chuck Taylor sneakers goes on sale this weekend in Missoni boutiques and select Converse stores. (Lucky Mag) Karl Lagerfeld is […] Read More »
Haute trend to try: Wedge sneakers
When we spotted some of our favorite fashion-forward icons are rocking the same trend, we took notice! Beyonce, Alessandra Ambrosio, Alicia Keys and Tracee Ellis Ross have all been spotted wearing Isabel Marant’s Wedge Sneaker. And occasionally, we too like to trade in our five-inch platform pumps for a pair of chic sneakers. We love that […] Read More »
Haute shoe of the moment: Ruthie Davis “Prefab” Platform Pumps
Ruthie Davis has become an iconic footwear designer with highly coveted, on-trend designs that are a mix of “girl power” glam and modern style. Her innovative designs have been featured in every major publication, and spotted on fashion-forward pop divas like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Fergie and Rihanna. Currently, we’re ridiculously obsessed with these Ruthie Davis […] Read More »
Fashion designers support Obama’s 2012 re-election with “Runway to Win” limited-edition collection
The Obama 2012 campaign has partnered with 22 designers to create limited-edition items that will raise funds for the President’s 2012 re-election. The “Runway to Win” initiative officially started last week, and so far, we like what we see! The collection of t-shirts, scarves, bracelets and totes, designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Tory […] Read More »
Haute fashion news roundup: The winner of “Project Accessory”; JWOWW designs stick-on-bikinis with Perfect Tan; the best fashion editorials of 2011 + more
“Project Accessory” host and judge Molly Sims crowned Brian Burkhardt the winner of the inaugural season. The 40-year old jewelry designer was chosen because of his “big creative risks with some of his design choices.” (Huffington Post) Still wondering what to wear on New Year’s Eve? Party easy in these 5 comfy party looks. (Sheckys) […] Read More »
Who Rocked it Hotter: Beyonce vs. Monica in a silk-crepe Lanvin asymmetrical gown
It’s the battle of the Lanvin gowns! The world was wowed when Beyonce cupped her baby bump, dressed in this silk-crepe Lanvin asymmetrical gown at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The draped red gown was a perfectly flattering couture gown for the mommy-to-be. Beyonce paired the dress with dangly diamond earrings, a diamond and […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty roundup: ‘Rebelle by Rihanna’ fragrance to debut; James Franco to direct Seven For All Mankind’s multimedia campaign; Beyonce’s wedding dress; Benetton pulls ‘Unhate’ ad + more
FRAGRANCE: Rihanna’s second fragrance act, Rebelle by Rihanna, debuts next month. Her new women’s scent will launch early Dec. at Macy’s, with a men’s fragrance to follow. (WWD Beauty) ACTORS:Seven For All Mankind and ad agency Lipman have teamed up with actor James Franco to direct and photograph the brand’s multimedia spring campaign. This is Franco’s […] Read More »
Get her haute look: Beyonce rocks Alexander McQueen & Alain Quilici in New York City
Beyonce isn’t letting her pregnancy slow her down one bit. Or alter her love of super high heels. The “Party” singer was spotted in New York yesterday in a casual-chic fall look that was less-maternity; more everyday woman. She paired a red padded-shoulder jacket with a white top and an Alexander McQueen Leopard Skull Scarf, […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: More Versace for H&M ads; Beyoncé to design House of Dereon maternity, Rihanna is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive and wears OC on “Talk That Talk” album cover + more
If you’re not already counting down the days until Versace for H&M, these two new images from the ad campaign will surely pique your interest. Check out that heart-covered fringed minidress! (Lucky) Beyoncé really plans to be a girl that rules the world – the fashion world, that is. She’s now working on a maternity […] Read More »
Who rocked it hotter: Leighton Meester or Beyonce in Michael Kors’ Fall 2011 Leather-Bodice Gown
Singer/actress Beyonce may be several months pregnant but she’s still serving up fierce competition to her fellow fashionistas. She attended the Tory Burch Madison Avenue flagship store opening on Sept. 13 in New York City wearing a black Michael Kors pre-Fall 2011 leather-Bodice Gown with mid-waist cutouts and a full skirt. Naturally, her hair was […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Louis Vuitton’s ‘The Art of Fashion’ exhibit; the end of D&G; the Muppets collaborate with Opening Ceremony; WeHo bans fur + more
Louis Vuitton unveiled “Louis Vuitton: The Art of Fashion,” an exhibition curated by Katie Grand held at design museum La Triennale in Milan, Italy to coincide with the start of Milan Fashion Week. The exhibit features a display of 30 key looks and celebrates the creativity of artistic director Marc Jacobs’ for Louis Vuitton. (WWD, […] Read More »
Beyonce draped in an orange Lanvin dress, diamonds and emeralds on the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards’ white carpet showing off her baby bump – yes, she’s pregnant!
At MTV‘s annual Video Music Awards, we expect Lady Gaga’s outfits to upstage everyone and everything at the show. But not this year. R&B queen Beyonce stole the show walking down the white ‘carpet’ when she held her protruding baby bump letting us all in on a little secret – she and Jay-Z are pregnant! […] Read More »
Charlotte Olympia Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection: Quirky, Sexy, Statement-Making Shoes
We appreciate cutting-edge fashion that pushes the envelope and caters to style-setters who dare to be different. Luxury accessories designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal channels 1940s glamour for her quirky, sexy, statement-making shoe collection. Charlotte Olympia designs incorporate fruit, animal prints, rich color, retro silhouettes, and meticulous attention to detail. Each shoe is handcrafted in Italy and […] Read More »
Diamond Candles put a ring IN it
We’re all too familiar with Beyonce‘s song “Put A Ring On It” – now there’s a fun new brand that puts a ring IN it. Diamond Candles are just that – a line of all-natural, eco-friendly soy candles with a surprise ring inside each candle, valued at $10, $100, $1,000, or $5,000. It’s like a modern […] Read More »
Who rocked it hotter? Naomi Campbell vs. Beyonce in a Gucci Spring/Summer 2011 dress
It’s the battle of the magazine covers! Beyonce posed for her L’Officiel Paris cover back in March wearing this stunning gold Gucci dress (from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection). The African-style beaded and feather-covered dress features strategically-placed cutouts. Beyonce wore it paired with her hair in a braided updo and her nails painted dark. Stunning supermodel […] Read More »
Five reasons we love: Gwyneth Paltrow
We heart Gwyneth Paltrow. Aside from the fact that we think she’s a gorgeous gal, a brilliant actress and has enviable hair, here are the top five reasons we love this all-around cool girl: 1. She rocked the stage at the Grammys in 6″ Christian Louboutin Futura Peep Toe Ankle Booties and stole the show […] Read More »
Tweet to win: Beyoncé’s I Am… World Tour DVD/CD Deluxe Edition and Deréon Awestruck Flap Envelope Bag
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a little bit of Beyoncé? (Or, ‘Sasha Fierce’, if you dare). The chart topping diva recently released her new full-length concert film “Beyoncé I Am… World Tour DVD/CD Deluxe Edition 2010” DVD and CD soundtrack (Retail price: $19.98), with tons of behind-the-scenes footage and music from […] Read More »