How much do you love Karl? Lagerfeld, that is. He is the inspiration behind the new Fendi Karlito Capsule Collection of apparel, shoes and accessories. It’s described as an “an eye-catching capsule collection that is both ironic and sophisticated, fusing fur with denim and sportswear in a playful yet luxurious way.” The Karlito Collection pieces […] Read More »
Up for a Splurge? These Chanel x Monster headphones will cost you £4,170!
If the price of Chanel bags is no biggie to you, then you’ll love the brand’s latest expensive accessory: luxury headphones! As seen on the Chanel Fall 2014 runway show, aka Karl Lagerfeld’s Chanel supermarket, these pricey Chanel x Monster headphones are available this month. But they’ll cost you: £4,170 to be exact. So what do you […] Read More »
What’s Haute: Beyonce’s surprise album; Erykah Badu for Givenchy + more
Last night, Beyonce releases a surprise, new, 14-song album, along with 30-second music-video teasers and a ton of designer looks. (NY Mag) Nine-year old Melissa Jade “Missy X” Aiello runs T-shirt brand, Tees By Missy X. On the shirts, she creates hand-drawn portraits of celebrity clientele including Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Wiz Khalifa, Donatella Versace, […] Read More »
Haute buy: KARL Dawn striped merino wool mini dress
No doubt about it, Karl Lagerfeld always does black and white right. Case in point – the Dawn striped merino wool mini dress from his Karl collection. This simple sheath dress is simply chic with a stylish mix of horizontal, vertical and chevron-style white stripes against a black backdrop. Add some funky neon accessories or […] 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 »
KARL – now at Net-a-Porter!
Yesterday was dominated by Karl Lagerfeld news – wine label collabs, Chanel’s haute couture show being held on a plane and now this – KARL, now available at Net-a-Porter! We told you a few months back that Karl Lagerfeld was launching a masstige womenswear line, consisting of 100 items, including silver jeans, ‘Perfecto-style’ vests, cocktail […] Read More »
Karl Lagerfeld collaborates with Chateau Rauzan-Segla, the Chanel-owned winery, on limited-edition Grand Cru Classé bottle
Karl Lagerfeld has his fashionable hands in everything. From his line at Macy’s, to his beauty collab with Sephora, and most recently the launch of his masstige line ‘Karl’, he’s now designing wine labels. He previously lent his likeness to the design of Coca Cola Light bottles, so this isn’t a stretch. Also, the Château […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts runway show looks like an Indian dinner party; Fujifilm to launch skincare line in Europe; see images of H&M’s full ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ collection + more
Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts fashion show was set up to resemble an Indian-themed dinner party, complete with banquet tables, chandeliers, floral arrangements, candlesticks and a large feast. Oh, there was a runway too. (Daily Mail) What do cameras and skincare have in common? We’re not sure, but film and digital camera-maker Fujifilm, who has already launched […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Karl Lagerfeld makeup/snow globe for Sephora; Rachel Roy Day-to-Night eye shadow; Coco Rocha for Senhoa jewelry + Dylan’s Candy Bar to open pop-up shop
COLLABORATIONS — Karl Lagerfeld has yet another collaboration – a capsule makeup line for Sephora, which debuts in Sephora in Europe and Singapore on Nov. 6. The line includes nail polish and eye shadow, plus a Karl doll and a snow globe. (WWD) BEAUTY — Rachel Roy delves into beauty with her new Day to […] Read More »
Fashion news: 9 celebrity-inspired Halloween costumes; Marcia Patmos for Manolo Blahnik team on eco-friendly shoe collection; Karl Lagerfeld to create watch line through Fossil + more
Karl Lagerfeld signed a deal with Fossil Inc. to create a line of men’s and women’s watches to be sold under the Karl Lagerfeld brand, scheduled to launch Spring 2013. (Accessories Magazine) 9 Celebrity-inspired costumes you can try for Halloween, including ‘Pregnant Beyonce’, Kate Middleton and a stewardess from Pan Am. (US Magazine) Oscar de […] Read More »
Karl Lagerfeld to launch ‘Karl’ masstige line, this January
Karl Lagerfeld sure keeps himself busy. Just on the heels of his Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s Impulse line comes his latest announcement – he’s set to launch his namesake ‘Karl’ masstige collection this January. WWD reports that Lagerfeld’s 100-piece women’s line will retail for $95 to $450 and will have a “street and rock ‘n’ […] Read More »
Shoe of the moment: Walter Steiger Curved Heel Pumps
Each season brings about a new it trend, it bag or it shoe. This season it’s all about the curved heel, and the brand responsible for this new trend is Walter Steiger. The company started in 1932 as an exclusive shoe atelier by Steiger Sr., while Steiger Jr. launched the company to fame starting with […] Read More »
See the first 5 Looks from Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse at Macy’s
Recently we showed you sketches from the Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse at Macy’s collection. Today we received images from Macy’s, of the actual merchandise and we have to say we’re quite pleased! The pieces consist of sophisticated tweed, blush-colored and floral dresses as well as a rock-n-roll look of leather pants and a vest, plus […] Read More »
The Sketches Are Here! Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s
Back in March we shared with you the details on Macy’s Impulse capsule series, with legendary designers Kinder Aggugini, Matthew Williamson and Karl Lagerfeld. Well two of the sketches from the “Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy’s” collection are now available and we can get a sneak peek at what to put on our […] Read More »
What we’re watching – A Fashion Mind: Karl Lagerfeld
Some refer to him as Kaiser Karl, some say he’s quirky and kooky; many label him a creative genius. Call him what you want but Karl Lagerfeld is the reigning king of one of the world’s largest luxury brands, Chanel. In this film by Godfrey Deeny for Imagine Fashion, you’ll get an up-close-and-personal look and […] 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 »
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 »
Ballet flats under $100, Gucci’s metallic clutch, fruit-inspired spring fashion and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
Fashion Hippo found 3 of the most comfortable flats you can wear all year round. The Fashion Buzz shares the latest outfit competitions on the Shopping Forecast with lots of clothes to be won. Handbag du Jour tells you where to buy this limited-edition red patent leather Chanel 2.55 Flap bag, signed by Karl Lagerfeld! […] Read More »