December 2010
Jessica Alba Does January/February 2011 issue of...
Jessica Alba Does January/February 2011 issue of...
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Poses for DT
AnnaLynne McCord in Maniac Magazine
AnnaLynne McCord is featured on and in the December 2010/January 2011 issue of Maniac magazine.
Kate Winslet’s Madame Figaro Cover
14 Macy’s stores begin 24-hour open period before...
Macy’s Inc. said Monday that 14 of its stores, including Herald Square and Queens Center in New York, will remain open 24-hours-a-day until Christmas.
The extended hours begin on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
The stores, which are located in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan and Minnesota, will be joined by another slate of nine stores that will stay open until 2 a.m., located in New...
Spring 2011: Newness
Spring 2011 marks a decided shift in style. New trends, silhouettes and color palettes emerged on the runway during Los Angeles Fashion Week. Designers presented their collections at various organized events and independent shows to showcase the season’s freshest looks. Spring has three main categories, ranging from clean and modern to vintage-inspired, lady-like looks to global safari...
The Turning Point
Designers channel the 1970s’ spirit of revolution to change the status quo. After seasons of skinny jeans and androgyny, Spring’s new look takes cues from American sportswear’s chic sophistication. A clean palette with tailored yet relaxed silhouettes marks a decided turning point in style.
The Turning Point
Fashion takes a turn to the ’70s with chic, modern silhouettes that strike the...
Diane Von Furstenberg and China: A Perfect Fit?
ON a chilly morning in Beijing earlier this month, the American fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg was getting theatrical in the conference room of an art gallery in the city’s 798 Arts District. She was dressed elegantly in a black-and-white checked top, wool riding pants and high-heeled pumps.
With a video camera recording the session, Ms. Von Furstenberg and eight associates made...
Carine Roitfeld Resigns From French Vogue
In a surprise move, Carine Roitfeld said Friday she will step down as editor in chief of French Vogue at the end of January.
“It’s 10 years that I’m editor of the magazine,” Ms. Roitfeld, one of the most influential editors in the fashion business, said in a telephone interview. “I think it’s time to do something different.”
She informed Jonathan Newhouse, the chief executive of Conde...
L.A. International Textile Show Special Section:...
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Fiber & Fabric Special Section: Textile Trends
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Waterwear 2011: Like Lace
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Like Lace
Lace prints, printed lace—and actual lace—are all part of the ladylike and lace-like looks for swimsuits and coverups.
...
ASR and Class@ASR
With travel and play as the thesis of their brand identities, casual lifestyle were the keywords for the surf, skate, swim and contemporary brands that exhibited at ASR and Class@ASR during the Aug. 13–15 run at the San Diego Convention Center.
Almost Famous
The thousands of fans populating music-festival fields at Coachella, Glastonbury and SXSW South by Southwest inspired designers toward...
Spring Trends--It's a Breeze
Buyers and press had the opportunity to preview and shop for Spring’s easy breezy look at the recent trade shows in Las Vegas. And for attendees, there was a wide range of offerings from which to choose. From juniors to contemporary designers, the trade shows—including ENK Vegas, WWDMAGIC, Capsule, Project, Workroom and the Pooltradeshow—were all on the hit list. Some trends carried...
L.A. International Textile Show Special Section:...
DIRECTORY: AVID Ink, (877) AVID-INK, www.avidink.com; Bel Maille Creations (323) 376-0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Cinergy Textiles Inc. (213) 748-7762, www.cinergytextiles.com; Darquer Dentelles de Callais (323) 376-0625, jminternationalgroup.com; D&N Textiles Inc. (310) 278-4613, www.texstyles90210.com; Fabien Doligez/AB Creations (323) 376-0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Fox Fabrics (213)...
Fiber & Fabric Special Section: Textile Trends
DIRECTORY: Bel Maille Creations (323) 376 0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Cinergy Textiles Inc. (213) 748-7762, www.cinergytextiles.com; Darquer Dentelles de Callais (323) 376 0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Fabien Doligez/AB Creations (323) 376 0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Fox Fabrics (213) 489-1727, www.foxfabrics.com; Jay Ann Fabrics Inc. (213) 622-8272 Max Vogue International...
Waterwear 2011: Like Lace
DIRECTORY: AVID Ink (877) AVID-INK, www.avidink.com; D&N Textiles Inc. (310) 278-4613; Darquer Dentelles de Callais (323) 376 0625, jminternationalgroup.com; Triple Textiles (213) 629-4300, www.tripletextile.net
Like Lace
Lace prints, printed lace—and actual lace—are all part of the ladylike and lace-like looks for swimsuits and coverups.
...
ASR and Class@ASR
With travel and play as the thesis of their brand identities, casual lifestyle were the keywords for the surf, skate, swim and contemporary brands that exhibited at ASR and Class@ASR during the Aug. 13–15 run at the San Diego Convention Center.
Almost Famous
The thousands of fans populating music-festival fields at Coachella, Glastonbury and SXSW South by Southwest inspired designers toward...
Spring Trends--It's a Breeze
Buyers and press had the opportunity to preview and shop for Spring’s easy breezy look at the recent trade shows in Las Vegas. And for attendees, there was a wide range of offerings from which to choose. From juniors to contemporary designers, the trade shows—including ENK Vegas, WWDMAGIC, Capsule, Project, Workroom and the Pooltradeshow—were all on the hit list. Some trends carried...
Sears Holdings signs licensing deal with Everlast
Everlast Worldwide announced the signing of a long-term, direct-to-retail licensing deal with Sears Holdings. Through the agreement, Sears Holdings will have the U.S. license for the Everlast brand in their 850 Sears doors and the Everlast Sport brand in 1,325 Kmart doors as well as launching on sears.com and kmart.com. The long-term agreement gives Sears and Kmart the rights to the...
Kohl's expands Elle-branded line
Kohl’s and Lagardère Active have announced plans to expand the Elle-branded contemporary lifestyle collection into fashion jewelry and beauty. The Elle Bijoux jewelry collection and Elle-branded line of cosmetics will be available exclusively in Kohl’s stores nationwide and Kohls.com beginning spring 2012.
“Elle has consistently exceeded our expectations in the contemporary category...
Reem Acra Pre-Fall: American Glamour
The theme of Reem Acra’s Pre-Fall 2011 collection, shown in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 15, was “American Glamour,” but the Lebanese-born designer incorporated many exotic influences in this collection of sparkly eveningwear, with looks that would be at home in a Bollywood musical or an exclusive penthouse in Dubai. They’re dresses that most certainly could rock the...
Bags from Gap’s ‘FEED USA’ campaign actually made...
Gap’s well-meaning anti-hunger charity campaign FEED USA has hit a bit of a messaging road bump.
The FEED USA bags that are intended to raise money for the country’s school lunch programs were made in China, not America, despite promotional materials that declared otherwise, according to a photo snapped by one eagle-eyed shopper, shown. The patriotic bags adorned with American...
Rumer Willis poses for star-heavy Badgley Mischka
Rumer Willis, the eldest daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, is turning her years growing up in front of the camera into career experience: Fashion house Badgley Mischka is choosing her as its newest spokesmodel.
Parent company Iconix Brand Group said Thursday that the 22-year-old will star in the spring ad campaigns for the high-end Badgley Mischka collection, the contemporary Mark...
Vera Wang Pre-Fall: Prep Rally for the Glam Squad
Shoppers may have only recently cemented their purchases for the current season’s cold weather wardrobes, but fashion designers in New York already have next fall’s styles on their minds, and in their showrooms, as they presented Pre-Fall collections to buyers and editors this month.
With customers and retail stores demanding more and more new items, designers like Vera Wang, who...
Vera Wang Pre-Fall: Prep Rally for the Glam Squad
Shoppers may have only recently cemented their purchases for the current season’s cold weather wardrobes, but fashion designers in New York already have next fall’s styles on their minds, and in their showrooms, as they presented Pre-Fall collections to buyers and editors this month.
With customers and retail stores demanding more and more new items, designers like Vera Wang, who...
Natalie Portman Does Vogue
Amy Adams on the cover of Marie Claire
PANTONE 2011 COLOR OF THE YEAR: Honeysuckle...
A Color for All Seasons Courageous. Confident. Vital. A brave new color, for a brave new world. Let the bold spirit of Honeysuckle infuse you, lift you and carry you through the year. It’s a color for every day – with nothing “everyday” about it.
While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles...
Mila Kunis for Venice Magazine
Kim Kardashian Launches Bissmor Watch Collection
Kim launched the collection of her new watch collection for Bissmor Watches in LA.
Google opens online boutique
Google sauntered into the world of haute couture on Wednesday with the launch of boutiques.com, an online shop that matches hot fashions to women’s tastes.
Style-conscious US women can create their own online boutiques or browse collections “curated by taste-makers” such as celebrities, designers, and fashion bloggers, according to Google product management director ...
Men's Scarves
Scarves are like dress shirts – every man can look good in one. The right scarf can make the average man twice as hot. The trick is wearing the right kind scarf – because they don’t all have sex-appeal factor.
Scarf Savvy
Size Matters
Long is good – if it’s too short you won’t be able to wrap it, and that’s where most of the sex appeal comes from. You want something you can wrap 2 or 3 times,...
Nicole Scherzinger Rocks Fabulous Magazine
Nicole Scherzinger is featured in Fabulous Magazine this month, where she rocks edgy and cropped black leather outfits, an ultra-long ponytail and rock chic accessories.
Lagerfeld undresses Greek gods for Pirelli...
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld described himself as a “visual version of Homer” Tuesday as he visited Moscow to present his Greek-themed photographs for the Pirelli calendar, famed for its nudes.
The German designer for Chanel and Fendi fashion houses wore his trademark uniform of white pony tail and dark suit with white shirt, complete with dark glasses, for a presentation at...
Crystal Renn Gets Plastic for Vogue Paris
Mischa Barton Launching Clothing Line
Mischa Barton has been missing lately from the Hollywood scene (for the most part), but she’s about to come back in a whole new way – as a fashion designer! Mischa shares that she’s launching a new clothing line.
“My line is going to reach women in their teens, 20s and 30s who want to be fashionable but (at) an affordable price. It doesn’t have to be deadly expensive to get amazing...
Taylor Swift Is EW’s Youngest Entertainer Of The...
Swift clinched the coveted title after having a year that began with a No. 2 single debut, a hit movie, 4 Grammy awards and culminated with her release of Speak Now. Speak Now sold over one million copies in the first week alone, and Swift wrote all 14 songs on the cd! Wow, it’s kind of hard to argue with her title of Entertainer of the Year when you look at those stats!
Sarah Jessica Parker On The Cover Of January’s...
Sarah Jessica Parker graces the cover of ELLE magazine’s January issue. In it she dishes on aging, accepting her position at Halston, and meeting her babies for the first time.
On aging naturally:
“I don’t know what I can do about the aging. Yes, I am aging. Oh my God, I’m aging all the time. It’s like those flowers that wilt in front of you in time-lapse films. But what can I possibly do?...