According to Gawker, two Vermont teenagers might have hacked into PR company BPCM’s database, entering their names into Fashion Week invite lists. Becca Shumlin and Remy Renzullo allegedly hacked into the database, adding their names to some of the hardest shows to get into at Fashion Week, Alexander Wang and Preen, just to name a few. The hacking was discovered when the two requested invites to Alexandre Herchcovitch’s show and publicists discovered the unknown names on several lists.

And if the punishment for hacking wasn’t bad enough, Ms. Shumlin could potentially ruin her father’s career. Yes, Shumlin’s dad happens to be the Vermont State Senate president.

Mmm, I love the taste of controversy on a Wednesday afternoon.

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The Hills star turns high fashion model for the Feb issue of Asos Magazine. Inside, Kristin talks about her obsession with Alexander Wang and attempts to prove that she’s not a bitch. (more…)

Braids are here to stay! They started a few seasons ago with the Olsen Twins, became mainstream after Alexander Wang/Prada’s runway last season, and are now everywhere, from the red carpet to casual Fridays. Check out some of these recent braid looks. My fave is Diane Kruger’s thick side french braid.

Thanks Glamour!

Alexander Wang released a new video, shot by filmmaker Peter Szollosi, a behind the scenes of his Spring 2010 presentation. (The video marks Monday’s arrival of the Spring accessories collection at Wang’s e-commerce site.) Here’s a sneak peek of the video.

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Hannah Holman stars in the new campaign for Alexander Wang’s T line.

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Nick Knight last produced the video backdrop for Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 show, and is said to be currently working with both Alexander Wang and the Rodarte (Kate and Laura Mulleavy) girls for this upcoming fashion week.

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As always, I’m excited to see the Marc Collection, always pick up something from this sale. Click here to join.

For those of you who follow Fashion Indie religiously, you’ve probably been wondering where I disappeared to for the past few weeks. No, I didn’t get fired (yet) and I didn’t come down with a case of the Swine Flu (yet), but I did take a two week vacation to Honolulu, Hawaii to unwind and surf with my family for the holidays. But before you throw your coffee at your computer screen in a jealous rage, let it be known that I am back in the freezing, snowy Buffalo, New York for a few weeks before I return to good old New York!

I didn’t believe my friend when she told me that Honolulu had good shopping. What could they possibly sell beyond bikinis, surf gear and grass skirts? Well, after stepping off my 9-hour flight, I was immediately greeted by hundreds of top notch stores directly across from my hotel (we stayed at the Moana Surfrider on Waikiki Beach…highly recommended for anyone traveling to Honolulu!) on Kalakaua Avenue. Having Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Marc Jacobs right across the street was terribly daunting to my wallet.

Since I moved to New York City, I haven’t been much of a mall person, but the Ala Moana Center certainly changed my outlook. Miu Miu, Prada, Chanel, Dior…I’ve never seen such high end stores in a mall before! Cabs are expensive in Honolulu and renting a car is rather pointless unless you want to take an adventure to surf Banzai Pipeline up on the North Shore, but Ala Moana is about a 20-30 minute walk from most hotels and resorts on Kalakaua Avenue. Really, it’s a must!

But if there is one shopping destination that you positively must visit, it’s undoubtedly the original Aloha Rag on Kapiolani Boulevard. Living across the street from New York’s Aloha Rag on Greenwich Street, I know how painful self control can be, but after setting foot in Honolulu’s gem, it hurts even worse. Trust me when I tell you that Honolulu’s Aloha Rag is the most immaculate store I’ve ever set foot in…and the sales are amazing! From Lanvin blazers to Ann Demeulemeester sweaters and Margiela sandals to Balenciaga bags, the Honolulu location didn’t carry a single piece I wasn’t temped to go into credit card debt for. Damn, I really should have gotten those two-tone, studded Alexander Wang gladiator sandals!

Now that I’ve sufficiently depressed myself reminiscing on my amazing vacation, it’s back to the old grind stone! This trip made me quite the Oahu connoisseur, so if any of you have questions or need suggestions for future travels, please don’t hesitate to contact me! Afterall, any Indie is “ohana” in my book!

P.S. My tan is already significantly faded. Great.

For those of you with little to no holiday budgets, I assume you’ll be pouncing on this beautiful Alexander Wang black fur vest. The draped suede vest comes lined with fur and has a fur shawl collar as well as a double breasted 4-button closure. This is the perfect item for layering over tees, sweaters and coats alike and will assuredly be a staple from the moment you take it home till you’re pushing up daisies!

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As soon as my hair gets long enough I may even have to try this one! It’s always great to see hair and make up styles successfully make it from the runway to the streets, and that’s exactly what happened to the notorious braid from the Alexander Wang runway show. (more…)

Mintbox has another shopping exclusive just for you.

Alexander Wang can do no wrong. We might have just transitioned into Fall 2009 garb, but with future threads like this, I’m itching for next fall! For his Pre-Fall 2010 collection, Wang kept the androgynous and sleek look in full effect. Keep your eyes peeled for oversized tuxedo vests, bulky knits, sultry sheers, leather bustiers, short rompers and some asymmetrical, ribbed pieces. Wang’s plethora of trousers certainly encompass the theme of his version of a working girl, but behind a desk or bopping downtown, chic never looked so good.

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