VIDEO: H&M Show at Paris Fashion WeekFebruary 28, 2013H&M showed at Paris Fashion Week for the first time in eight years with a runway show at the Rodin Museum yesterday. Chloë Grace Moretz, Kristopher Arden Houser, Virginie Ledoyen, Betony Vernon, Emma Robers, Sascha Lilic, Pixie Geldof, Eva Geraldine Fontanelli, Caroline de Maigret were among the guests.
Macy's Unveils Exclusive “Marilyn Monroe” CollectionFebruary 28, 2013Macy's unveiled Marilyn Monroe, an apparel collection that re-imagines the style of the greatest icon of the 20th century for the 21st century fashionista. The collection, created by LF USA and Authentic Brands Group, will infuse the actress unrivaled personality and retro styling into flirty and fun garments for the fashion-forward girl. This March, Marilyn Monroe will launch exclusively in the Mstylelab department at 150 Macy's stores and online at macys.com. Customers and fans can look forward to an advertising campaign that immortalizes the starlet's style through iconic photographs alongside the new collection.
FRONTROW Debuted Its A/W 2013 Collection at New York Fashion WeekFebruary 28, 2013Maryland native and FRONTROW creator, Shateria Moragne-EL, debuted her autumn/winter collection in the 2013 New York Fashion Week show sponsored by Elle.com and Style 360 on Feb 12, 2013. Shateria was recently interviewed by InStyle and Allure magazine to discuss her upcoming participation in Fashion Week. FRONTROW is an innovative luxe brand that represents front-of-the-line privilege; the clothing is meant for fashion lovers and leaders - the confident, the gracious and the faithful.
Photo Coverage: Derek Lam for Kohl's LookbookFebruary 27, 2013The full lookbook from Derek Lam for Kohl's designer collab series DesigNation is here! Lam used a trip to Brazil's Rio de Janeiro as inspiration for the collection. The clothes are evocative and versatille and draw from the city's fusion of urban and jungle.
Band of Outsiders Takes On New InvestorsFebruary 27, 2013Scott Sternberg, the man behind Band of Outsiders, is taking his business to the next level. As he boarded a New York-bound plane in Los Angeles Tuesday, Sternberg said, “I have to be slightly vague” about a cadre of new investors in his firm.
Photo Coverage: Barbra Streisand's Custom Donna Karan DressFebruary 27, 2013The Donna Karan New York gown worn by Barbra Streisand in her performance at the 85th Annual Academy awards was designed by Ms. Karan, specifically for the artist. Entitled 'City Lights' the black asymmetrical, bias-cut dress is a waterfall of chiffon layers encrusted with matte gold sequins and beads. A long sleeve capelet adds the final layer of chiffon, its back dramatically falling to the floor.
Cynthia Rowley Heads Downtown with Candy ConceptFebruary 27, 2013Cynthia Rowley just successfully opend her new East 78th Street store and has already found a location for another store in the West Village. Rowley will unveil an art-infused boutique, including her colorful CuRious candy concept, at 396 Bleecker Street next month. Her West Village neighbors include Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren's RRL, Monocle and Lulu Guinness.
Hair Chalkify Gives Non-Permanent Hair Color OptionsFebruary 27, 2013Hair Chalkify launched its website only at the beginning of February and already they are selling hair chalk to fashionistas across the world, contributing to one of this year's hottest fashion trends. Hair Chalkify lets individuals experiment with new styles without permanent results.
Royal Favorite Katherine Hooker Opens NYC Pop UpFebruary 27, 2013A favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge and refined women worldwide, designer Katherine Hooker celebrates her 10th anniversary this year by launching her first collection for men plus expanding her women's line and establishing a bigger presence in New York. Hooker is kicking off the anniversary celebrations with the launch of her Spring 2013 collection of coats, jackets and ready-to-wear only available at a pop-up in New York City. The Soho outpost located on Spring Street will open March 1st. Hooker and her team of expert stylists will be on hand to consult customers on fabric, fit, and style.'It's wonderful to be able to spend time in the States because this is really where I want a lot of growth to be,' notes Hooker, who is American by birth but was reared in Britain. 'The U.K. is so well set up and it's great to be growing and doing new things and extending the market.'
Jennifer Lawrence Wins Oscars Then Goes BrunetteFebruary 27, 2013Wondering how you can too? As one of the leading manufacturers of professional hair color, IT&LY Hairfashion shares their expert tips for 'How to go from Blonde to Brunette' just like Jennifer Lawrence.
M&Co Debuts Spring/Summer CollectionFebruary 27, 2013British fashion retailer M&Co has unveiled its spring/summer collection for 2013, with light, pastel colours and pretty floral outfits at the heart of the range.
Alexis Bittar and Nicola Formichetti Collaborate for MuglerFebruary 27, 2013Alexis Bittar and Nicola Formichetti are teaming up again but this time for the runway. The two designers have collaborated in the past on special pieces for editorials and celebrities including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Madonna, Alicia Keys and Cameron Diaz.
Did Anne Hathaway Offend Valentino at Oscars?February 27, 2013Anne Hathaway accepted her first Oscar Sunday night for Best Supporting Actress wearing a pale pink Prada column gown. But her gown choice may have ruffled some feathers at the house of Valentino. The actress told reporters on the red carpet of her Prada dress, “I didn't know what I was wearing until two hours ago. I tried on a lot of dresses, but at the end of the day, I loved the simplicity of it.” Apparently, Valentino thought it had a lock on her Oscar look and sent out a press release before Hathaway hit the red carpet. The misinformation was picked up by the blogosphere, causing momentary confusion about which designer she was wearing.
Susan Sokol Departing J. MendelFebruary 27, 2013Luxury fashion house J. Mendel announced that Susan Sokol will step down as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, and will transition her duties over the coming weeks.
Daily Deal 2/27/13: ButterFebruary 27, 2013Sometimes you look at a shoe and you know you must have it. It's too beautiful, too perfect to not be on your feet. I am not talking about the out of this world Christian Louboutin designs. I mean a shoe with the right amount of classical elegance, whimsy and beauty. Ladies, I am talking about Butter.
Treccani Milano Adds Custom Polo Shirts to Their Bespoke ServiceFebruary 27, 2013Prestige brand Treccani Milano is enjoying a major upswing with the introduction of its new line of custom golf polo shirts. This highly anticipated product expansion comes after the recent launches of coveted handmade leather golf bags and shoes from the Italian company and just in time for spring, when devoted golfers head back to the links to master their game.
Coach Announces Further Strengthening of Creative TeamFebruary 27, 2013Coach, Inc., a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, announced a further strengthening of its creative organization with two key appointments focused on elevating store environments globally.
LAMO Footwear Launches Men's Line in April 2013February 27, 2013LAMO FOOTWEAR debuted the upcoming Fall '13 collection at FN Platform in Las Vegas to rave reviews from Nationwide retailers with their strongest collection yet. The collection includes stylish spins on the classic LAMO boot with fringe detailing and tribal printed fabric found on a new style, the Peru boot. Ever-popular basic slip-ons also get a fresh update featuring fun embellishments with a Southwestern flair.