Indies to Watch: Taylor Fuchs

Edited by Kirby Marzec

What is not to love about the 21-year-old model on the rise? Taylor Fuchs is a volleyball playing, Saskatchewan native who was plucked off of the college court and signed by Public Image Worldwide in 2007. His chiseled jaw line, dreamy blue eyes, mysterious arched eyebrows and delicate pouty lips landed him a Steven Meisel ad for Pringle of Scotland and even coveted spots in Marc by Marc Jacobs and DKNY in 2007 New York Fashion Week. Recently, Fuchs made an editorial debut in Detail, photographed by Thomas Schenk, and made a leap from Public Image Worldwide to Wilhelmina Models. Fuchs will most likely walk several big name shows during this New York Fashion Week. So what if he looks like Peter Pan? Go ahead Mr. Fuchs, take me to Neverland.

Sneak Peak: Rachel Bilson Ads For Edie Rose

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Edie Rose, Rachel Bilson’s debut collection for DKNY, will hit high-end department stores, including Macy’s and Nordstorm, this September. Here’s the former OC star in her first ad campaign for the new line.

Thanks PopCrunch for the photos.

Shop: Perfect Jumper for Summer Parties

Edited by Lilith Valsoe

DKNY Spaghetti Strap Jumper Dress FREE SHIPPING at shopbop.com. Just the elegant yet modern look we want right now. Silk dress with elastic banding and ruching at top hem and tie at waist. Slant pockets and button-flap pockets at skirt. 1/4″ straps tie at shoulders. Lined. 37″ long, measured from shoulder. 100% silk. Dry clean. Imported. – Jade Green

Rachel Bilson Talks About Her New Clothing Line

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Rachel Bilson chats about her upcoming collection for DKNY Jeans, named Edie Rose after a few grandmothers, the 15 piece line is due to hit stores in September.

If it’s a hit, Bilson, who is also starring in the print campaign, is hoping for an Edie Rose sequel or two. “I think there’s potential for it to be on-going,” she says. “I definitely have an interest in continuing. We’ll see how it goes.”

And in the meantime, she’s diving into the nitty gritty.  “I just had my first sewing lesson,” she says. “My skirt came out 10 times too big, and it’s sort of a mess, but I did learn how to use a sewing machine. So I’m on my way.”

Does Fashion Have a Seasonal Sound?

Edited by Saynt

Looking for ambient, retail friendly music to pump through your store this season?  Look no further than Ready Aim Fire, a unique group of soundmasters that are filling the sound space of DKNY, J Crew and Kenneth Cole stores this season.

I never thought about the idea of music trends in fashion, I see the connection on runways when models walk in unison to music from hot artists, but it seems that the trend is hitting retail as well.

The group seems to be this seasons flavor, with tracks playing in stores and the group performing live at Ralph Lauren’s East Hampton location on June 21st.

The tracks are very background perfect, relaxing and indiefific.

DKNY Bicycles. A Slap in the Face to the Dead?

Edited by Saynt

We’ve been bashing a few brands lately. We’ve always been a bit harsh to the GAP, but their recent hiring of Threeasfour has kept them off our radar. Gucci has also been on our BASH list lately with their Gucci Loves NY but hates NY bloggers campaign. Now it’s time for us to put a little attention on DKNY, who has been pushing the limits of good taste with their orange painted bicycles hanging outside the tents.

Is it just me or are these a little too familiar to the white “death” bikes that already appear throughout the city.

Get to know the city you claim to know DKNY before you decide to offend it’s dead cyclist.