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1. Sherri Saum 2. Eve 3. Holly Robinson-Peete 4. Paula Patton 5. Jordin Sparks 6. Viola Davis 7. Toni Braxton 8. Ciara 9. Rihanna 10. Kelly Rowland
(essence.com)
Gold is always must for the holidays.
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The fashion designer Donna Karan is producing a short film, titled Four Play, about new Karan’s Eldridge bag, which is worn in four different ways.
Christina Ricci is the protagonist of the movie, which were directed by Sting’s son, Jake Sumner
She plays four different personalities dancing and spying at the Soho Grand Hote: The Paramour, The Expressionist, The Dreamer and The Voyeur.
“I didn’t want it to feel like advertising. I wanted it to feel like something that could be viewed in itself, but using the aesthetic of Donna Karan.
There’s a thin line between very unsubtle advertising and doing something that stands alone and has its integrity,” Jake Sumner said. (Luxuo)
Beautiful Pictures!
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As we head inexorably into winter here on the East Coast, it’s time for The Classicist to take a look back, raise a glass and celebrate the best of the season. Perhaps you’re looking for a last-minute gift for the holidays or just want to treat yourself once the dust settles. Here’s our rundown of seasonal favorites, some we’ve mentioned before and others appearing for the first time. See the gallery for full pix:
1. Barbour Dunelm jacket: A slimmed down version of the classic foul weather parka style jacket in signature waxed cotton with an attached hood, utility pockets and a two way zip under a studded-front storm flap, from the classic British outerwear company. Founded in 1894 and holders of the Royal Warrant, they’ve opened a new chapter in classic sporting style with updated designs.
2. LINCS by David Chu cardigan: From Chu’s new collection of clothing for the “gentleman adventurer”, a weighty cashmere cardigan in a heathery loden weave with a leather buckle at the collar and suede trim under the placket. The epitome of Chu’s classic and rugged yet elegant ethos.
3. Ralph Lauren tartan duffel: Part of Lauren’s luxe new Holiday Collection, rooted in the spirit of 1930′s Sun Valley, the famous Idaho ski resort frequented by socialites and celebrities. Tartan plaid wool with saddle leather trim embodies wintry sophistication.
4. Wolverine Gentry Upland boots: From the 125-year-old company’s new vintage-inspired 1000 Mile Collection, finished in rough full-grain leather with loden Pendleton wool inserts and lug soles. Equally at home in the field or on the town.
5. Caesar Guerini Apex shotgun: The rich heritage of fine Italian shotgun makers meets British lines and classic style in the Apex field and sporting models, blending beauty – Oiled Turkish Circassian walnut stock and intricate engraving – with performance and lasting value. (Luxist)
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Renowned photographer Roxanne Lowit has been chronicling the fashion scene for the past 30 years; early on she staked out the backstage areas at fashion shows, where the really interesting action takes place, as her prime hunting ground for capturing the most beautiful people in their natural habitat. Now Lowit, whose work has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum and others, has an incredible new book just published by teNeues, focusing on brilliant, flamboyant Dior deigner John Galliano’s couture concoctions which she chronicled for over a decade. Backstage Dior, with a foreword by Galliano, mixes black-and-white and color images, candids and close-ups, delving into the fascinating details behind the scenes. The book is a must for any devotée of fashion, spectacle, photography, or all three. (Luxist)
I would love…..to peruse those pages!
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It was only a month ago that Thakoon Panichgul was announced as the new creative director of the Japanese fine jeweler Tasaki, but his first designs for the pearl-favoring brand have already hit the Web. Thakoon’s signature humor and verve bring a little levity to the collection: He arrays pearls on finger-spanning rings and pendants, even—with a few safety-pin-accessorized necklaces—making the prim staple look positively punky. “I wanted to put some youthful spirit into pearls,” he told WWD. The pieces, however, will be at grown-up price points, ranging from about $5,500 to nearly $40,000 when they debut at Tasaki’s Ginza, Tokyo store in April (not February as previously reported). New York girls, there’s reason to hope: The brand is mulling an NYC shop, but no plans are confirmed yet. (style.com)
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The bigger — and odder — the better. That’s clearly the motto du jour among a certain set when it comes to accessorizing their necklines.
Not content to merely decorate their décolletage with a simple sprinkling of diamonds, these celebs and socials have been breaking out all manner of necklaces from torso-length feathery confections to barbed wire-inspired statement makers.
Never one to shy away from a bijou or two, Daphne Guinness went tribal at the NARS 15×15 launch fete in New York, while Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kelly Wearstler opted for less glitzy, but no less subtle, takes on the look with fringed fabric bibs. Lake Bell gave her LBT a punk flare with a silver spiked piece at a New York screening of her latest flick, “It’s Complicated.” Incessantly papped songstress Rihanna gave photographers plenty to shoot when she donned a chunky version of Chanel’s iconic logo-laden strands to the fashion house’s spring presentation. And couture darling Lady Gaga had a veritable chandelier hanging from her throat in the form of a weighty, diamond-encrusted bauble. Such high-impact and burdensome statements are likely not pain-free — these girls might want to add chiropractors to their holiday wish lists. (WWD)
Extreme? I think not…..I love each and every one. I appreciate the fact that some women take it beyond the norm.
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Eva Longoria Parker, the actress and L’OrEal Paris front woman, has delved deeper into beauty with a signature women’s scent, called Eva by Eva Longoria.
The eau de parfum, which was developed by Falic Fashion Group, is due to launch in the U.S. in spring.
“I have always been somewhat allergic to all perfumes and really wanted to create something that every woman could wear,” said Longoria Parker. “So I decided to create my own fragrance that is light, fresh and unique. I think the scent of a woman is extremely sexy and this scent will prove that.”
Longoria Parker, who stars in the ABC TV show “Desperate Housewives,” was closely involved with the scent’s creation, according to Jerome Falic, chief executive officer of Duty Free Americas, parent company of Hollywood, Fla.-based Falic Fashion Group.
“Eva was involved from Day One with all aspects of the project,” said Falic. “At the end of the day, it’s about Eva. She wanted something different, so we designed quite a few different [versions].”
“I never knew how complicated it was to create a unique scent that hasn’t already been done,” said Longoria Parker. “But I enjoyed the process.”
The scent was composed by Takasago and features top notes of citrus, neroli, bergamot tea and aldehydes. The heart of the fragrance includes sheer jasmine, muguet, violet and freesia, and the scent dries down into notes of skin musk, amber and sandalwood. The bottle, intended to resemble a feminine silhouette, was designed by Wilhelm Liden at Paul Meyers & Friends and manufactured by Bormioli Luigi.
Eva by Eva Longoria is not directly associated with “Desperate Housewives,” Falic noted. “It’s just Eva Longoria’s brand,” he said. However, existing fragrances tied into the hit show have been developed. For instance, in 2006, Coty Inc. launched a “Desperate Housewives” scent called Forbidden Fruit. Also, German direct sales company LR Health & Beauty Systems introduced during the summer a line of four scents named for the characters in the show — Bree, Susan, Lynette and Gabrielle (the last of whom is played by Longoria Parker).
Eva by Eva Longoria is Falic Fashion Group’s first celebrity fragrance, and Falic explained the firm had been on the hunt for a celebrity deal when it approached Longoria Parker about a year ago. “She’s got worldwide presence,” said Falic, “so we feel we have a worldwide brand.”
Eva by Eva Longoria is to make its debut in April in more than 1,000 doors in the U.S., including Macy’s, Dillard’s and Bon-Ton. Throughout the rest of the year, the scent will be rolled out to Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The fragrance will come in a 1.7-oz. version for $45 and a 3.4-oz. version for $58. Industry sources estimate the scent could generate upward of $15 million in first-year retail sales volume.
Longoria Parker is slated to make personal appearances in the U.S. and abroad to promote the scent, Falic noted, and a print ad campaign featuring a visual of Longoria Parker — lensed by Randall Slavin — is to break in April issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines. Industry sources estimate as much as $6 million might be spent to advertise and promote the fragrance.
“The plan is to, in the future, bring [out] more fragrances with her name,” said Falic. (WWD)
