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BEAUTY / February 15 2012 10:30 AM

#NYFW Beauty Trend: Gothic Lips

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Bright red lips are an obvious trend for Fall 2012 – we’ve literally been seeing them at every other show. But a bit more brooding and certainly a big statement, gothic lips are going to be huge come the changing of the leaves. Whether dark red or teetering on the purple side, a shadowy pout can work for both day and night. Click to see the trend gallery after the jump.

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FASHION / February 15 2012 9:32 AM

INTERVIEW: The Sisters of William Okpo Brighten Fall 2012

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Sister sisters Lizzy and Darlene Okpo woke up one morning six months ago and decided they would not be afraid of color for fall.  Their brand William Okpo, named after their father, would undergo a brilliant transformation as they designed for the first time with themselves as the wearer in mind. For a young company in their fifth season, whose palette has thus far been hovering in neutrals and black, the jump to technicolor might be a risky one. Will fans follow suit? Given the gasp-inducing melange of colored wools, accented with deceptive plastic pieces and vivid hues, they’re likely to garner a slew of new fans along the way. 

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NEWS / February 15 2012 7:52 AM

Kaleidoscope App Lets You Shop Streetstyle Photos

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Oh, the future. It seems like only yesterday that Al Gore invented the internet and cellphones were the size of universal remotes. But look how far we’ve come! The latest technological advance proves what streetstyle pioneer Bill Cunningham says — “The best fashion show is always on the streets.” — allowing you to shop the looks of your favorite streetstlye photos from the comfort of your smartphone. Introducing Kaleidoscope.

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FASHION, TRENDSPARK / February 14 2012 8:50 PM

Heads Up! Broad Brims for Fall 2012

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We were already sniffing out this wide-brimming phenomenon earlier this week, but when Marc Jacobs sent out magnanimous furry top hats, this trend got a head above the rest. Whether floppy like at Rachel Zoe, cowboy like at Nicholas K, or golden like at Samantha Pleet, the brims are thick set to go all the way around. 

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FASHION / February 14 2012 8:14 PM

Fashion Week’s Man of a Thousand Wild Suits Rocks John Lennon

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He’s a Fashion Week fixture: The man in the wild printed suit and matching newsboy hat. If you’ve been to The Tents, you’ve seen him and probably wonder, who the heck is he?  This mysteriously matching man rocked a John Lennon suit this New York Fashion Week. The deeply rooted Beatles fan in me suddenly had to know more about him and his sartorial choice of Lennon that caused quite a stir. So I asked. 

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NEWS / February 14 2012 4:51 PM

Kate Upton’s No (Victoria’s Secret) Angel, MOBama Hits Target and Marc Jacobs Robs the Cradle

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- “She’s like a footballer’s wife, with the too-blond hair and that kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy.” — casting director Sophia Neophitou on Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton‘s prospects of walking in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. [The Cut]

- Get ready to go back to school and get some class. The Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design is now accepting applications. [Vogue UK]

- Michelle Obama wore Jason Wufor Target — at an event in Florida over the weekend. And she looks super jazzed about it. [Huff Po]

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