RED CARPET REPORT CARD: The Good, the Bad & the Gaga at the CFDA Awards

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

The CFDA Awards red carpet fell somewhere in between Grammy gauche and Oscar opulence. I thought there would be more formal, black-tie, floor-grazing-gown business à la the Met Ball, but some people showed up in jeans while there was enough leg on display to put KFC out of business. But the fashion grab bag of last night’s red carpet provided a few hits, a ton of misses and then of course there was the Gaga factor.

Erin Fetherston Dolls It Up For Juicy Couture

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

The adorable and talented Erin Fetherson is the newest guest designer for Juicy Couture. She launched her first pieces for the collection just in time for holiday 2010, and they couldn’t be more covetable.

MOMENT OF STYLE: Jessica Biel Wears Erin Fetherston

Edited by Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess

Jessica Biel was wearing this  in Paris. It is an  Erin Fetherston “Bianca” jumpsuit from the  Spring/Summer 2010 collection with Louboutin heels. I really like this look. More photos after the jump…

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VIDEO RUNWAY: Erin Fetherston Fall/Winter 2010

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

One of the most boring collections I’ve seen this season, I could honestly not wait for this show to end as I quietly sat in back row trying to get cell phone reception. I shared an elevator with Whitney Port on my way to Erin, which got me a bit more excited about the presentation, as I am not a big fan of her work. And to no surprise, I utterly disliked most, if not all, of the pieces. It felt overdone, like she was trying very hard to mimic her own style, presenting a collection titled ‘Chelsea Girls.’ I was also overly distracted by the obviously attached bangs, which was another ode to Erin herself, making me wonder why a designer would send personal clones down the runway. A total thumbs down to this Fall/Winter 2010 showcase!

Spring Ahead: Trends for 2010

Edited by Missa Stumpf, TrendSpotter/ Designer

If you are over winter and already looking forward to all the things that spring and summer bring, then get started with these three trends for the warmer months of this new year.

A drastic change from the bright and often neon colors that we saw this time last year, neutrals ran the runways. Designers like Erin Fetherston and Nina Ricci used a very soft color palette throughout their collections, so expect to see these simple colors around for awhile this year.

Max Azria’s and Marc Jacobs’ collections for the spring both incorporated cut-out designs. This peek-a-boo trend gives a very subtle sexy feel to an outfit. It also leaves room for a great layering effect when these cut-outs are worn above other pieces.

From brightly colored to more natural—feathers were seen in many designers’ collections. Chris Benz had a few pieces that featured multicolored feathers, while Chado Ralph Rucci used the feathers in a more elegant shade. Feathers can give a great and playful texture to an outfit. They can also be used to make a statement, like Chris Benz’ feather skirt seen here

2010 Hot List at Opening Ceremony

Edited by Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl

Erin Wasson’s new costume jewelry line LowLuv by Erin Wasson will go on sale at Opening Ceremony this month. The line features chunky cuffs and knuckle rings inspired by Navajo prints and Mexican iconography, and all of it retails at under $250.

RANDOM: Art of Elysium Designer Masquerade on Gilt

Edited by Saynt

If you’re one of the lucky few who were invited to Love Brigade’s annual New Year’s Eve masquerade you’re in luck. Not only cause you get to welcome the New Year with Brooklyn’s finest, but because Gilt Groupe is having a sale on Art of Elysium Designer Masks.

Lulu Frost + Erin Fetherston

Edited by Ann Marie Trietley, Factory Girl

Lulu Frost jewelry designer Lisa Salzer, who creates one-of-a-kind pieces using antique keys, chains, hotel room numbers, vintage charms and more, created lovely crystal pieces for Erin Fetherston’s spring runway show. This is a match made in heaven for me, considering there are few things I love more than a strong statement necklace that only I have, or Fetherston’s signature floaty, ruffled party dresses. There were disco-ball earrings and crystal chains meant for a Studio-54-esque night of revelry. It’s a look that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve, I think. I especially like this Desperately Seeking Susan adornment:

OUT WITH AARON K: Nutty-Acting

Edited by Aaron K, Nightlife Personality

I’m always surprised at how busy and nutty-acting everyone gets during Fashion Week prep. Everyone is in a huff. I’ve seen a lot of models in Soho, they’re almost all in huffs. Except for the “It” models, you know like Ash and Jethro. I bet they’re never in anything like a huff, they’re only in magazines. Is Cole Mohr still “It”?

Anyway, I got invited to the model casting for Duckie Brown. It made me feel a little special, but whenever I told anyone they sort of laughed. Everyone thought I was trying out to be a model, I wasn’t. Duckie wanted me there to cast models, and pretend to DJ. I really like pretending.

It was self-defeating though. The casting, I mean.  I was the short, pasty, black-clad kid with grandma glasses and bad hair. Everyone around me was 6 foot tall, healthy, fit, and beautiful. It was awful, and amazing. Amazing because they were changing and naked and trying on great clothes.

Two boys I party with came on a go-see. Is that an official term? Go-see? Or did Tyra make that up for America’s Next Top Model? But, right, Jace and Harvey came on a go-see. It was nice seeing them out and about during the day. And I think both of them were cast, because they have amazing walks and are so handsome.

Oh. Did anyone see that Craiglist missed connection from Tuesday? A friend posted it to my Facebook. I think someone I know, a boy, gave a man a blowjob at the Box while his girlfriend watched. It all happened on the balcony, I mean, I must have been a few feet away. Was it you? Tell me the truth. I need the scoop.

I think it’s a good nightlife when things like this can still happen. It reminds me of Studio 54.

It’s so sad that the Ruff Club is ending. I don’t know what else to say. It’s the end of an era, or something. There’s a rumor that Peaches Geldof and Jethro Cave will be there. That they’re going to DJ. I love Nick Cave, and his son Jethro is amazing. I didn’t know that Peaches is still around. Can I have her job? What is her job?

P.S.

I forgot to mention I met Christopher Sauve and Julia Frakes yesterday while creeping Soho with Alex. Chris was the nicest, like so pleasant. Julia was a button, but I kind of think I squeezed her hand too hard. Alex thought her pants were a great Beacon’s find, but of course they were Erin Wasson. Nicollette said Julia was a downtown luminary.

I guess she must be if she’s curating a collection at Screaming Mimi’s for Fashion’s Night Out. I’m jealous, wish I was curating a collection.

Did you know that even the Disney Channel changes its New York programming before and during Fashion Week? I told you, nutty-acting. Everyone.