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La-Di-Da: Chico’s Taps Diane Keaton for Holiday Campaign

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:24:03 +0000

Chico’s, that middle-aged, middle brow, middling clothes horse, has signed on Oscar winner/my fairy godmother Diane Keaton to appear in commercials and print ads for their holiday campaign.

“This is my first [fashion campaign]. I love clothes. Can’t you tell?” said La Keaton, tongue firmly in cheek(o). Despite her modesty, Diane Keaton’s style credentials are as solid as they come. Her portrayal of scatterbrained, gender-bending heroine Annie Hall in Woody Allen‘s seminal romantic comedy is still one of the most iconic leading ladies in cinema and fashion.

And since 2006, she’s been a face of L’Oréal Paris. I do have to say, though, those Chico’s trousers are unflattering as all get out…but I digress.

In the Chico’s commercials, Diane shares her thoughts on life, love, family and clothes, such as this little gem she shared with WWD: “Love makes the world go ’round. And so do hats and gloves and a fabulous belt.” Oh, Diane, how’d you get so wise?

The print ads will start making their appearance this November in publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle with the commercials debuting this holiday season. The campaign’s tagline is “Live for the present” and as a little present — just because I’ll jump at any chance to write about Diane Keaton — have a little bit of this with your morning coffee:

[WWD]

#NYFW Round-Up: FashionIndie’s Faves from New York Spring 2012

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:00:36 +0000

There’s a definite consensus around the FashionIndie office regarding this season at the tents: lackluster. Gone was the excitement and the thrill of the new and in its stead stood a circus comprised of the old guard impatiently appraising the crop of would-be streetstyle stars and the army of bloggers hanging about as they waded through the muck of the nameless and the irrelevant to find a collection onto which to pin their ever-dwindling hopes . Still, there were a few shows that set the five barely-beating hearts of FashionIndie racing and had our backs aching to be clothed in their bright and bold designs.

Sam‘s Faves

Prabal/Style.com

- Ralph Lauren: “For the ostrich feather boas.”

- Diane von Furstenberg: For handing out little American flags in honor of 9/11 and for making an outfit that anyone could wear.

- Prabal Gurung: “For using one print 100 ways, and also for clever cutouts.”

- 3.1 Phillip Lim: ”For his tasty sherbert color palette.”

- The Row: “For dressing the old ladies that the Olsen twins were born to be.”

SHOE ENVY: Alexander Wang Anais Metallic Leather Loafer Pumps

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:22:22 +0000

Where were these 4-inch wonders when I was searching for a pair of metallic pink loafers to complement my brown plaid uniform skirt? Shoes make the man – err woman – and the man, Alexander Wang, has outdone himself this time. Fit for a turn-of-the-century Annie Hall, the Anais Metallic Leather Loafer Pumps have a sharp tongue and pointy, commanding toe. What’s not to love?

TRENDSPARK: Timeless Androgyny

Kirby Marzec — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:11:23 +0000

It wasn’t until I was saw Mikael Jansson’s spread for Vogue Paris September 2009 that I realized what my favorite fall trend is: timeless androgyny. Inspired by Diane Keaton’s role as Annie Hall, Jansson’s spread features model Anna Jagodzinska dressed in an array of androgynous 70′s menswear. While the androgyny trend is a few seasons running, I love the simple, professional and somewhat preppy feel of this trendy throwback. But remember ladies, keep the hair and makeup feminine and simple to avoid the butch/costume/tranny look!

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Diane K” Vogue Paris September 2009

Thanks Fashion Gone Rogue!

Tracing the Look: Phoebe Arnold

Lauren Garroni — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:23:37 +0000

Pheobe Arnold is as fashion editor over at Pop Magazine. She also has a wicked sense of style. Pheobe was photographed wearing some menswear inspired duds. Cool look, but it has been done before. Look no further than Diane Keaton in Annie Hall.

Hillary and the Amazingly Ugly Technicolor Pant Suits

hilary — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:54:17 +0000

No, no we don't.

Why is she hailing Hitler?

Actually, each pant suit has been mistakingly monochromatic. Hillary Clinton’s collosal of colorful suits are attention craving, unpleasant, loud and obnoxious. Mmm… maybe they are a better match for Clinton after all. I hate to admit it, but these popsickle solid colored suits have become her signature.

Last night was no exception as Clinton pranced onto the DNC stage in an burnt orange pant suit. Eek. I love Diane Keaton’s Annie Hall masculine look but Clinton has to turned androynous chic into andreadful chic. How did she plan to be president, if she can’t even dress herself? Little steps, Hil. Clinton looks as though she should be running a county fair, not the country.

Thanks to ABC News for the Pics!