FashionIndie Straps on Its Glass Slippers to Go to the Ball

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Last Friday, Nicole, Mac and Amanda helped me pick out a suitable black tie outfit to attend the New York Botanical Garden’s 12th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball. Considering the majority of my wardrobe consists of  harem pants and the occasional billowy blouse, my closet was ill-equipped to meet the challenge. Thus we made an Indie field trip over to our local H&M and in a matter of minutes we had whipped up a say-something formal look — all for under $200, thank you. I was glad we had made the detour as, upon walking in, I was immediately confronted by a room full of gorgeous gowns and immaculate tuxedos. The Bronx, even in the alleged claws of Jennifer Lopez,  had never seemed so glamorous. 

Yves Saint Laurent Was Not the Biggest Tom Ford Fan

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

“In 13 minutes on the runway you have destroyed 40 years of my career.” So reads a letter from Yves Saint Laurent to Tom Ford, according to Ford in an interview with CNN. The late designer seemed to grow resentful of Ford and the direction of his eponymous label as the brand grew more profitable.

MUSE OF THE WORLD: Boozin’ with Carine…Oprah’s Fashion Plate Noticeably Empty…Kate Moss Serving Gin & Juice at Wedding

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Carine Roitfeld takes a shot of vodka before going to fashion events, just to make sure “she arrives in a good mood.” I do something similar, but my shots tend to involve entire handles of vodka…it’s very hard to get me into a good mood sometimes. [Financial Times]

The Doobie: 9/27 – 10/1

Edited by The Fashion Web

First Look | Chelsea Clinton Wedding Gown & Photos

Edited by The Fashion Web

The world waited with baited breath for the nuptials of First Daughter Chelsea Clinton to her longtime beau Marc Mezvinsky tonight.  Details of the wedding were kept under tighter security than that of the Afghan military intelligence reports.  Up until this afternoon, no one knew which designer Chelsea would be wearing down the aisle, aside from the bridal party and the designer who made the dress. Most people guessed Vera Wang would be the designer of choice for Chelsea, especially since she was spotted earlier this week en route to a Vera Wang boutique in New York City.  

The first photos from the wedding, which was held at Astor Courts, a 50-acre estate in Rhinebeck, New York, have been released on CNN, courtesy of the Associated Press and Getty Images. The blushing bride wore a strapless Vera Wang gown with a jewel encrusted waist that defined her middle and a ballgown skirt made out of raw edged laser-cut silk organza and a train in silk tulle.   She opted for the traditional long tulle veil to compliment the diagonal draped bodice of her gown.  She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas.  Proud mama Hilary Clinton, wore Oscar de la Renta.  Read the full story at CNN.  

Roitfeld Revealed

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Every fashion lover on the planet waits anxiously for the airing of Morley Safer’s 60 Minutes piece on Anna Wintour. Due out sometime before May, the Wintour piece seems like a far-off dream, but rest assured, March has something big (and maybe even better!) in store! Starting March 18th CNN will air Revealed, a piece documenting French Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld on her epic journey through this season’s New York and Paris fashion weeks! Now we can all live vicariously through one of fashion’s favorite people! 

GMT Time: (don’t forget to convert for your time-zone!)
Wednesday, March 18: 09:30 & 18:30
Saturday, March 21: 08:30 & 19:00
Sunday, March 22: 05:30 & 18:30
Monday, March 23: 04:00

Thanks Fashion Copious and NY Mag!

CNN Picks Up Their Mantihose

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

Who brought you the scoop first? That’s right indies, it was your one and only Fashionindie team! Websites and newscast rooms everywhere can’t believe what their hearing about the Mantihose movement. We still can’t believe it either, but come on you’ve got to love it, we brought you this story weeks ago!

check out the CNN video