Vivienne Tam is joining forces with Chinese athletic brand owner/Olympic gold medalist Li Ning to launch a fashion yoga collection for new activewear business for spring 2012. (WWD) “Project Accessory” debuts in two weeks, and actress/model Molly Sims will host, and lifestyle expert/VIVRE CEO Eva Jeanbart Lorenzotti will serve as the mentor to the designers. […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: The Gucci Museum opens in Florence; The Limited to launch “eloquii” plus-size line; Nicki Minaj’s pink Fried Chicken Wing Necklace + more
The Gucci Museum opens to the public today in Florence, Italy, the birthplace of the brand. The museum is housed in a medieval palazzo and will feature all things Gucci, including horse bit loafers, luggage, accessories, red carpet ball gowns and of course, handbags. (Accessories Magazine) Coming October 26, The Limited will launch online, “eloquii […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty News roundup: Bethenny Frankel to launch Skinnygirl Face & Body Solutions and Skinnygirl Mommy; The Situation Will Get Paid by Abercrombie And Fitch to NOT Wear their Clothes + more
The week’s hottest fashion and beauty news: The Situation Will Get Paid by Abercrombie And Fitch to NOT Wear their Clothes Abercrombie and Fitch released a statement saying that Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is “contrary to the aspirational nature of our brand,” and expressed their “deep concern” over any association between A&F and the cast […] Read More »
Haute Fashion + Beauty Roundup: David Beckham’s new cologne, Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy, Versace no Longer Selling Sandblasted Denim and more
David Beckham to launch a new scent in September: David Beckham Homme (WWD) Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy Over Ad Campaign (Girls Talkin’ Smack) Editors Pick the Most-Wanted Fall Clutches (Vogue) Fashionable Summer Reads (Style.com) Alexander Wang 2012 Resort Handbag Collection (Handbag du Jour) Chanel’s Haute Joaillerie Holiday 2011 Collection is Inspired by Classic Camellia […] 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 »
Fashion + Beauty news roundup: Labelux buys Jimmy Choo; Justin Bieber launches Someday fragrance; the Kardashians team with Nicole by OPI
Labelux Group Acquires Jimmy Choo (WWD, subscription required) “Someday” is Justin Bieber’s new fragrance designed to “bring his fans closer to his world” (AOL Stylelist) Elle Macpherson Intimates launches bridal lingerie collection (WWD, subscription required) How to Store Winter Clothes (Vogue) The Kardashian sisters will be teaming with Nicole by OPI on a nail polish […] 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 »
Fashion + Beauty News Roundup: Gaga among CFDA Nominees, Emma Watson for Lancôme, Armani Jeans Official Basketball Team and more
Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff and Lady Gaga among the nominees for the 2011 CFDA Awards (The Thread) Actress Katie Holmes and her stylist Jeanne Yang present their Fall 2011 Holmes & Yang collection at Barney’s (Fashionista) Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman (the founders of Lucky Brand) launch timeless brand Civilianaire (WWD) […] Read More »
Weekly roundup: haute fashion news links
Constance White has been named Editor-in-Chief of Essence Magazine (The Daily Front Row) Riccardo Tisci may replace John Galliano at Christian Dior; and Haider Ackermann may take over his role at Givenchy. (Vogue UK) Christophe Decarnin was absent from his Balmain show; rumored to be in mental hospital (NY Mag) Jourdan Dunn is interviewed and […] Read More »
Fab Fashion + Beauty Link Roundup
Check out the Material Girl by Madonna official lookbook featuring Taylor Momsen (Hot Beauty Health) A little tutorial on how to do boho without going overboard … (Already Pretty) 10 Questions You May Have About “Montenegro Style.” (Crushable) Plus Blogger Gabi Gregg Wins MTV’s Twitter Jockey Contest. (Fa(s)t Fashion) There is a Sex Pistols fragrance […] Read More »
Fab Fashion + Beauty Link Roundup
Purple Lab does kamikaze makeovers on the girls in line for the premiere of Sex and the City 2. (Beauty Blogging Junkie) Enter to win a $250 shopping spree from beso.com! (What’s Haute Magazine) Celebrating celebrity “flaws”: Flat and Fabulous. (College Candy) Naomi Campbell talks racism in the fashion industry, and competition among black models. […] Read More »