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The Wall Street Journal Magazine Presents: The Look of Spring

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:00:27 +0000

Trying to keep up with the cycles of fashion can be an exercise in futility. Herewith, a peek at the top five [Spring 2012] collections with the accessories of the moment. When the going is this good, sometimes a new shoe or handbag is all you need.

This peek at the top five collections casts a spotlight on the most au courant accessories. Proenza Schouler and Prada both look to midcentury Americana, invoking the smoldering glamour of 1940s California and summery, slightly cheeky 1950s Southern California, respectively. With Louis Vuitton, sugar sweetness is superbold. Céline creates streamlined cool with androgyny and minimalism, and Jil Sander explores all of the nuances and complications of femininity. Our look at the season ahead.

Re-posted from WSJ Magazine. Check out the original post here.

12 Days of Christmas: 12 Pairs of Tatas [NSFW]

Amanda Gabriele — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:10:06 +0000

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 12 pairs of tatas! It’s been a great year for topless editorial and no better time to celebrate our favorite snapshots than on the final day of the Christmas season. These ladies are celebrating in their birthday suits, and we love them for it. That’s right, even you Lindsay.

I’m Dreaming of a Blue Christmas

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:44:57 +0000

I’m dreaming of a blue Christmas, just like the ones I used to know. Maybe it’s because I’m a Jew and it’s Chanukah, and blue and white are our team colors, but from ice to vibrant to navy, blue is permeating the season of cheer. Check some pieces we’re crushing hard on, cause baby, we’ve got the holiday blues.

“I Am at Vuitton, and I Am Very Happy There”: Marc Jacobs on Dior

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:05:38 +0000

With rumors circulating that Jil Sander‘s Raf Simons might be taking over at Christian Dior, at least one thing seems certain: Marc Jacobs doesn’t want the job. In the Meryl Streep-covered issue of Vogue, Jacobs says that he’s happy at Louis Vuitton and has been for a long time and that the idea of couture doesn’t really interest him.

“There have been on-and-off conversations about Dior,” the designer admitted. “I don’t know; maybe someday in the future, maybe years from now, I may end up going someplace else, maybe Dior. But right now I am at Vuitton, and all that matters to me is that that’s where I am and I’m going to keep doing my thing.”

Do your thing, girl! Jacobs went on to further explain his decision to stay with Vuitton and his general boredom with haute couture:

“The irony in all of this is that I don’t dream of doing anything else, or I didn’t. My greatest challenge is to do something better than we’ve done the season before. The idea of couture doesn’t hold that thing for me. It’s archaic – in my opinion. I mean, I am really interested in the craftsmanship behind couture. But I can explore all that in ready-to-wear. With couture, one dress each season is photographed by a couple of magazines; there’s no advertising; it reaches 20 customers. I don’t feel there is anything lacking in what we do. I get to work with these amazing craftsmen. Maybe not the same ateliers that would make a couture dress, but, again, we are not in a deficit for working with people who create beautiful things. I am not sure I ever looked at couture as this great opportunity.”

Jacobs, obviously doesn’t skimp on the candor in his Vogue interview. Among the Dior revelations, Jacobs talks about his family — he hasn’t spoken to his mother, sister or younger brother in 20 years — and the illness that inspired him to go from slob to stud — ulcerative colitis — but it’s this little tidbit about his former drug use that really brings this story into a glorious landing: “Jacobs has been honest about his drug-use and addiction issues over the years. He says Naomi Campbell ’really helped me get sober.’”

You know you’re going down a dark road when Naomi Campbell is the light on the other end. [Vogue]

Is Dior About to Hire Raf Simons Away from Jil Sander?

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:55:37 +0000

The answer is a potential “Yup” — seems like Marc Jacobs is out and Raf Simons is in. Sources close to Christian Dior tell WWD that the luxury house is close to signing the Belgian designer, but there are a few obstacles in the way, such as Simons’ recently extended contract with Jil Sander.

Photo: Another Mag

Simons has been with Jil Sander since 2005 and his contract was recently extended for an unknown duration, meaning Dior will most likely have to buy him out of it. Should that prove easily said and done, Simons still won’t be able to produce a ready-to-wear collection by March, let alone a couture collection by January; therefore Bill Gaytten and the Dior atelier would continue to handle design duties in the mean time.

There might be an even bigger hurdle on the horizon, however, as Yves Saint Laurent reportedly has their eye on Simons as well. Stefano Pilati, if rumors are to be believed, is always on the verge of being fired and his contract expires in March. YSL hasn’t indicated whether they will extend Pilati’s deal or not, but considering that his role is a constant source of speculation, it’s hard to put much weight behind this.

Meanwhile, there’s no time frame for Simons’ appointment, and Dior — of course — has neither confirmed or denied these reports. But of all the names bandied about since John Galliano‘s dismissal earlier this year, Raf Simons is one of the strongest and most viable, don’t you think? [WWD]

Dior-Marc Jacobs Talks Falling Through

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:53:42 +0000

At the glacial pace Bernard Arnault and co. are moving to replace John Galliano at Christian Dior, the ousted designer will have time to finish rehab, mount a comeback, and muck it all up again in another drunken, anti-Semitic tirade. The luxury brand has been in talks with Marc Jacobs for months, which have been less than smooth, but now it seems that Jacobs and Dior might be calling it quits.

The caveat that broke the camel’s back was Jacobs’ insistence on taking his Louis Vuitton team with him to Dior, leaving Vuitton — LVMH’s cash cow — without a heel to stand on. To make matters worse, Arnault had wanted Céline‘s Phoebe Philo to replace Marc at Vuitton should he move to Dior, but Philo is happy where she is — outfitting Kanye West in billowy blouses.

So with Jacobs more or less off the table, LVMH has reportedly approached Alexander Wang, Jason Wu and Jil Sander‘s Raf Simons; though out of the three Simons would seem the most likely choice, that is unless Dior plans on eschewing breathtaking gowns and impeccably-crafted ladysuits for sweatpants and cocktail dresses.

Then there is Givenchy‘s Riccardo Tisci, whose name has been bandied about since Gallianogate got into full swing. But he — along with Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Alexander McQueen‘s Sarah Burton and Balenciaga‘s Nicolas Ghesquière – has turned down the Dior deal, citing brand loyalty.

So the question still remains — and frankly, the question is getting really tiresome — who will take the reins at Christian Dior? However, by the time someone is announced, the question might be, who the hell cares? [WWD]

Lucky Seven: The Sexiest Looks from Milan Fashion Week

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:09:02 +0000

We’ve already decided drugs were involved with the creation of many Spring 2012 collections shown at Milan Fashion Week. Now we’re noticing a serious lack of sexy from our favorite Italian labels. There’s a lot of man-repelling happening, and it’s a tad shocking. But there were some sexy standout garments – seven to be exact – from Milan that get our motors running.

INDIE NEWSROOM: Suzy Menkes: Gossip Girl…Lindsay Lohan: Half-in-the-Bag Lady…Lara Stone: Pothead

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:28:39 +0000

- Suzy Menkes seems to have been privy to some previously unheard info regarding Jil Sander‘s Raf Simons taking over Stefano Pilati‘s oft-contested place at Yves Saint Laurent. [NYT]

- And that info was previously unheard because it probably never got spoken. YSL came out with a statement disclaiming Menkes’ rumor milling. [Styleite]

- Daphne Guinness will eat when she’s dead. I hope she waits a few days after she’s dead to indulge since no one likes a fat corpse and I’m assuming there will be an open casket. Or at least a translucent block and a lace veil. [The Cut]

Photo: Styleite

- Lindsay Lohan agreed to star in German designer Philipp Plein‘s ad campaign, sight unseen — but then again a bitch got bills and not enough time to care how they’re getting paid. Of the collaboration, Lilo said that she thinks “maybe people’s perceptions of me have been kind of taken out of context just from what you see and read.” Yeah, you’d think from seeing and reading things that Lindsay Lohan is an unemployable mass of blond extensions, temper tantrums and comped alcohol who’s next acting role is more likely in a straight-to-DVD frat film than a legitimate movie…but that can’t be right. [NY Post]

- The truth about Fashion Week involves cocaine, misogyny, hand jobs, rough sex and absurd diva antics: just what I dreamed it would be as a young gay paging through my September issue of Vogue. [Fashionista]

- Lara Stone claims to have lost her memory from smoking too much pot in her hometown of Bongsville, The Netherlands. BUt I can tell from personal experience that that’s a load of…wait, what was I talking about?[Telegraph]

On a Lazy Saturday at Milan Fashion Week…

Jessica Lapidos — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:12:09 +0000

Milan Fashion Week took the weekend off as Emporio Armani, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander put on a bit of a snoozefest. Repeat looks, careless styling and nary a Sander power color. Look if you care to, to see what lagged on the runway today in Milan.

5 Trends for Fall’s First Chill

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:31:28 +0000

Later this week, Spring 2012 will permeate the interwebs, making us go googly eyed over trends we won’t fully appreciate for another six months. Meanwhile, I stepped outside today to the first NY chill of the season. So before I get Spring Fever over New York Fashion Week, let’s chat about the looks we’ve been lusting over for Fall that we finally get to put to werq.

Jackets go ablaze when electric hues brighten up the scene. Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander and Phillip Lim have not gone back to black, and how refreshing!

Acidic Substances Seep Into Stores

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:05:05 +0000

Acid drenched the Fall runways and it’s seeping into our clothes. This washed out lemon yellow is the brightest hue to squeeze it’s way into stores – it’s sunflower sweet but slightly sour. Shop the shocking color here.

Designer round up, left to right:

Aquilano e Rimondi, Jil Sander, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Jason Wu, Paul Costelloe, Kimberly Ovitz

Want acidic sunflower in your closet? Check out these subtly singeing pieces.

Men Trends: I’ve Got The Blues

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:42:58 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve done a “Men Trends” post and it’s saddened us. That’s why this latest installment is dedicated to the “blues” because we certainly have them.

A runway inspiration for this trend comes from the Versace S/S 2012 mens collection where they sent down a monochromatic blue hued look.

Blue is a great color that can translate through all seasons. Also since it is viewed as a masculine color one can wear it very versatile and even take some more risks with cuts and silhouettes

Keep reading to check out the individuals pieces.

The Days and Nights of Raquel Zimmermann

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:59:02 +0000

Raquel Zimmermann is bare-faced and bodacious in “Giorno e Notte” for Vogue Italia, displaying the chameleon-like versatility that sets her head and mannish shoulders above the model pack.

Call of the wild

So When You Gettin’ Gay Married Already?

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:46:18 +0000

Oh moms. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t have ‘em committed to Shady Pines against their will for at least another twenty years. Now that painted lady Gov. Andrew Cuomo has passed the same sex marriage bill in New York, the Times reports the nagging has already begun.

The NYT profiles two couples and their adorably meddling mothers. The first, Aaron Breslow and Dan Scudellari, are your typical Brooklyn gays: they both sport beards, of the non-Aniston variety; one of them works as an HIV project coordinator; and they identify as “queer” rather than “gay.”

Fashion Group International’s Starry Night

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:29:48 +0000

Fashion Group International will honor Saks Fifth Ave CEO Stephen I. Sadove with the Superstar Award on October 27th at its annual Night of Stars gala. Also included in the honoring are professional turner of “It,” Daphne Guinness and perennial Oscar snubee, Julianne Moore.

Sadove joins a long and prestigious list of Superstar honorees including Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Valentino Garavani.

FGI will also honor some Stars who aren’t quite as Super such as Raf Simons, recent haute couture hero Giambattista Valli and Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte in the fashion category and Jules Moore will get her dues in the entertainment category. Guinness, meanwhile, will receive the Fashion Provocateur award.

Loveable mo Simon Doonan will host the event at Cipriani on Wall Street and Ruben Toledo will handle the award artwork. [WWD]

10 Macs to Make the Rain Rain Go Away

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:24:21 +0000

The world may not have ended, but the skies of Manhattan have sunken down into a rainy stupor leaving our spirits a little dampened. We got a respite on Saturday with sun glorious sun, but we’re back in the gray with impending downpours on the way. Alleviate some of the soak with more than an umbrella. We’re in raincoat territory now.

1. Christopher Raeburn: Made from recycled military parachute nylon, this parka (which also allows for a warm winter insert) will protect from the elements.

2. Emma Cook: Not your typical poncho, this one has the capacity to enhance your outfit, rather than covering it horrifically, as so many ponchos do. And it will be good to you during a potentially rainy festival season.

3. Peacocks: A cheapie mac from across the pond, where it rains, all the time. Printed leopard. Rawr.

4. Ann Demeulemeester: Drawstrung up in silver, the lapel alone is worth the wear.

5. Jil Sander: As gray as the day is long, yet as olive as my filthy martini, this coat can make a splash.

6. Topshop: Brings me back to a skirt I had during my middle school Spice Girls days – deep blue and plastic. But what I really really really want is zigazig ahh.

7. ModCloth: Red and rubber with an inner whale.

8. American Apparel: Down with a cinch, up with a hood.

9. Moncler: The dolman cuts it short for warmer weather drizzle.

10. Burberry: Cropped and caped, shrug it dry.

As umbrellas are quite the temporary fixture – lost or broken almost immediately – pick up a cute printed guy at H&M for cheap.

And I continue to stand by a solid flatform in the rain. Because weather is no excuse for shlump. In fact, there is no excuse. Stay classy. Stay dry.

RED CARPET REPORT CARD, CANNES EDITION: Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:01:57 +0000

In this Cannes Edition of Red Carpet Report Card, Tilda Swinton will be graded on her Haider Ackermann look and Jil Sander pumps worn to the 2011 Cannes Film Festival We Need To Talk About Kevin premiere. See how she looked after the jump.

Tilda will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

Fit: 5

Appropriateness: 5

Trendiness: 5

Styling: 5

Shoes: 4

Hair: 4

Makeup: 3

Pose: 5

Confidence: 5

Tilda has been looking great during this year’s Cannes Festival, and this Haider Ackermann number tops it off. I love that she’s working the pocket on this super chic, two-piece look. Tilda always dresses super modern and just doesn’t give a shit, which comes off scary to some. But I love that she stays true to herself, and this look is one of her best yet.

Guys Guide To Easter Sunday Mass

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:58:31 +0000

If you hadn’t noticed all the store displays, abundance of candy, and students being out of school then you might not know that Easter is happening this Sunday. For some it may mean going to church for the first time this year, having a eater egg hunt with family & friends, or just going out for a nice brunch to enjoy another Sunday. This post is focusing on church wear.

The Sunday Mass Look:

Many of you are going to Sunday mass this Sunday because of your religious beliefs or in my case an overbearing yet loving mother who doesn’t want to see her oldest boy go to hell. (But I digress) When it comes to displaying personal style in religious situations one must put their ego aside to be respectful. You can go or this seasons bright colors but don’t overdo it because the service is not about you no matter how bad you want it to be.

A blazer is a must and a houndstooth blazer like this one from Tallia Orange works with a variety of outfits. This Ben Sherman shirt is a great mix of simple and detailed to stand alone or under a jacket. A tie is a must when it comes to dressing up and this Brooks Brother necktie is a great pop of color on top.

When the top of your outfit is pretty tame it is best to shock people by having a super interesting bottom. That’s what I strongly recommend a color trouser like these from Jil Sander. If you’re pants are going to be really loud then allow your shoes to tone them down. A simple pair of dressy lace ups will do the trick and Topman has you covered. The cherry on top of this outfit should be your watch. I recommend choosing one with a very classic face but going for a bright colored band like this GUESS timepiece.

Wear May Flowers to Forget April Showers

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:34:37 +0000

The promised May flowers are still on their way, but that doesn’t mean we can’t wear bright and cheery floral prints to prepare for their arrival. From dresses to shorts and handbags to shoes, here are our top 20 favorite florals for spring that you can get right now.

Favorite floral dresses, from left:

Charlotte Sparre Garden of Eden Silk Dress $320 – pret-a-beaute.com

French Connection Lilly Dress $99.99 – usa.frenchconnection.com

D&G Pleated Mimosa Print Boned Dress $1,526 – my-wardrobe.com

Topshop Cream Rose Wrap Fifties Sundress $75 – us.topshop.com

Favorite floral tops, clockwise from top:

Paul & Joe Floral Print Halter Top $858 – boutique1.com

Bird by Juicy Couture Floral-Patterned Cotton Mesh Top $280 – net-a-porter.com

Madewell Floral Waterfall Top $110 – shopbird.com

Tao Comme des Garçons Flower Front Top $705 – barneys.com

Favorite floral bottoms, clockwise from top:

Dries Van Noten Pyrus Pants $659 – mytheresa.com

Dorothy Perkins Black/Red 50s Poppy Skirt $28 – dorothyperkins.com

Cacharel Impatiences floral print shorts $284 – matchesfashion.com

Jil Sander Floral-Print Silk-Twill Pencil Skirt $745 – net-a-porter.com

Favorite floral shoes, clockwise from top left:

Betsey Johnson Maggi Denim Pumps $100 – heels.com

Brian Atwood Court Shoes $3,903 – colette.fr

Seychelles Eyes Of Mars Strap Sandals With Rose Front $161 – us.asos.com

Alexander McQueen Tan 3D Flower Wedge $995 – alexandermcqueen.com

Favorite floral accessrories, clockwise from top:

Fendi Rose Chef Zucca Canvas Medium Satchel Bag $960 – forzieri.com

Jack Wills Evington Floral Head Band $24 – jackwills.com

Ksubi Atik Blue & White Floral Sunglasses $329 – superette.co.nz

Elie Saab Floral Chain Belt $436 – boutique1.com

Men Trends: Neon Lights

McArthur Joseph — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:19:12 +0000

This week’s trend is Neon Lights. This translates into big and bold colors all over the place.

The designer inspiration comes from Jil Sander‘s Spring/Summer 2011 men collection which features bright neons on everything from sweaters, to trousers, and outerwear.

For your tops look no further than a PS by Paul Smith crew neck. If you need a lower price point than an bright green H&M button down shirt will do the trick.

Since you can’t walk out pants less this spring it’s only right that you go bright on your bottom. You can get some great trousers and shorts from Diesel. If you’re going to take a dip in the water or just want to look good on the beach or poolside an Orlebar Brown swimsuit will help you out.

The biggest way to transform style is through accessories. This being said you can brighten up a rather dark outfit with the following accouterments. You can throw own a classic pair of Ray-Bans with a pop or even a Nixon watch. To top everything off you can splurge on a pair of Prada Creepers.

Originally posted on dailyMISTER.com

Tao Okamoto is a Colorful Desert Rose for Bergdorf Goodman

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:19 +0000

On rainy Wednesdays like this one, bright colors and dreams of warmer weather help us get through the day. Like Tao Okamoto, who stands alone in the desert wearing bold yellows, blues and rainbow stripes for the Bergdorf Goodman Spring Collections 2011 Magazine, everyone wants a piece of the brilliant pigment pie this season. Photographed by Cédric Buchet, Okamoto lends her edgy looks to Prada, Jil Sander, Diane von Furstenberg and more, creating the most covetable ensembles for spring.

LINK LOVE: Fashion Gone Rogue

Hailey Clauson Cooks with Skippy for T Style Spring 2011

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:15:51 +0000

Hailey Clauson is a vision of domestic bliss for the spring edition of T Style by The New York Times. Styled in some of the most cheerful looks from the spring 2011 runways by David Vandewal, Hailey puts her culinary skills to the test in Stella McCartney, Jil Sander and Carolina Herrera. Captured by photographer Walter Pfeiffer, she makes a statement in mismatched designer shoes, big jewelry and an eerie pink beehive. I’m not sure what sweet creation could come out of peanut butter, pineapples and baking soda, but she looks so good, who cares if it’s a disaster?

LINK LOVE: Fashion Gone Rogue

How To Dress For Spring Showers & Still Look Magnificent

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:00:45 +0000

The official start of spring is less than two weeks away (yay!) which means spring showers are also on the horizon (boo). But do not fear, you can brave the rain with flying colors if you dress for the weather. Check out the guide below full of items to help keep you dry, snug and, hopefully, cheerful.

Credit: Stylescoop.co.za

1. Invest in a good raincoat. There is nothing worse than arriving somewhere feeling cold, damp and gloomy. A good raincoat will keep you dry and never go out of style. Plus, they last for years if you take good care of them.

Clockwise from top left:
- Emma Cook duffle raincoat $400 – net-a-porter.com

- Diane von Furstenberg Zigzag cotton-blend raincoat $282 – theoutnet.com

- Jil Sander raincoat with tie waist $705 – brownsfashion.com

- Smythe Asymmetric hooded raincoat $385 – brownsfashion.com

- Rag & Bone Bleecker trench $595 – lagarconne.com

- Vivienne Westwood raincoat $1,065 – viviennewestwood.co.uk

- H&M white raincoat – hm.com

2. Don’t forget your rain boots. Even if you change into different shoes, waterproof wellies are a must for any walking commute. But these styles are so cute, you might not want to make the switch.

Clockwise from top:
- Sperry Top-Sider Sadie rain boot $79.95 – endless.com

- Fessura rain boot $119.95 – endless.com

- Cole Haan Air Melanie knee-high rain boot $128 – endless.com

- Calvin Klein Ava rain boot $119 – calvinklein.com

- Burberry haymarket splash rain boot $225 – zappos.com

- Roxy drizzle rain boots $54 – roxy.com

- Pour la Victoire studded ‘Ted’ rubber rain boots $162.99 – bluefly.com

- Polo Ralph Lauren Rossalyn II Rain Boots $64.99 – finishline.com

- Target leopard fade rain boots $22.49 – target.com

- Loeffler Randall LR rain bootie $165 – zappos.com

3. Ditch your boring, black umbrella. Would it be out of line to say these umbrellas may make you wish for rain? Maybe that’s going too far, but these designs are both adorable and made to last. Trash that bodega umbrella if you haven’t already and buy something you’ll enjoy opening.

Clockwise from top left:
- Marc by Marc Jacobs jumbled birds umbrella $48 – zappos.com

- Lulu Guinness birdcage umbrella $52 – luluguinness.com

- ModCloth raindrops on railways umbrella $30 – modcloth.com

- Kate Spade umbrella $55 – katespade.com

- Tiffany butterfly umbrella $46 – umbrellaheaven.com

4. De-frizz your hair. Humidity will leave your locks in shambles no matter what the temperature may be. These products will work with your hair on those down-pour days to keep it looking smooth, light and frizz-free.

From left:
- Tigi Bed Head Some Like It Hot heat and humidity resistant serum $20 – yesstyle.com

- Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control $20 – yesstyle.com

- John Frieda Frizz-Ease original hair serum $7.64 – ulta.com

- ghd Obedience Cream for Frizz-Free Styling $18 – neimanmarcus.com

- Redken Fresh Curls Curl Boost Anti-Frizz Scrunching Spray Gel $38 – yesstyle.com

- Living Proof Wave Shaping, Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Spray $95 – sephora.com

5. Throw a hat on that frizz. Forgot to de-frizz? No problem! These spring hats are so fresh, they’re much more than bad hair day remedies. From classic straw to flower appliques, there is something for everyone here.

Clockwise from top:
- ASOS PREMIUM flower detail hat $44.83 – asos.com

- Albertus Swanepoel Pierre fedora $415 – barneys.com

- Topshop traditional boater $40 – topshop.com

- Missoni Zigzag crochet-knit sunhat $495 – net-a-porter.com

- Marc Jacobs Chapeau hat $442 – colette.fr

- Christian Dior 1950s vintage floral hat $450 – 1stdibs.com

- Zara two-tone wide brim hat with bow $29.90 – zara.com

6. Don’t let mean Mother Nature steal your sunshine. It might be damp and dreary, but you can brighten your day with a bold piece or two. Just looking at these colors will put you on a sandy beach.

From top to bottom, starting from the left column:
-D&G quilted crossbody bag $515 – zappos.com

- Zara fashion city bag with flap $149 – zara.com

- Adidas concord round sleek night shoes $70 – adidas.com

- Moschino ruched linen-blend skirt $860 – net-a-porter.com

- Acne high-rise skinny jeans $275 – net-a-porter.com

- Miss Selfridge belted drape bubble dress $65 – missselfridge.com

- Versace Polka-dot cotton-blend micro shorts $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS MARKY Patent Leather Traditional Brogues $62.76 – asos.com

- Lanvin one-shoulder top $1,260 – barneys.com

- Jil Sander stretch-cotton slim-leg pants $595 – net-a-porter.com

- ASOS leather saddle bag $53.79 – asos.com

- H&M bow flats – hm.com

- ModCloth Perfect Photo Op Flat in Wingtip $102.99 – modcloth.com

How to Mix Spring Prints Without Looking Like a Clown

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:58:39 +0000

Unless you’re oblivious to the current fashion forecast, the weatherman is calling for prints, prints and more prints. Mixing two prints in the same outfit is an art form that can look absolutely stunning or terribly frightful. Check out our tips for mixing prints so you can look like an icon, not an idiot.

1. Mix patterns that have similar prints or forms. It’s important to keep a theme going. In the below D&G look from the Spring 2011 collection, both the prints of the shirt and skirt are florals. With an added splash of the peachy color in the top, the look is coherent to the eye. Another example is the leopard tunic and pants from the Blumarine Spring 2011 show.

D&G Spring 2011

Blumarine Spring 2011

2. Keep an outfit consistent with patterns that share similar shapes. As you can see in the look from the Etro Spring 2011 collection, the blue and white squares from the top repeat in the skirt. Although the skirt is busy and the top is tamer, the eye seamlessly moves from top to bottom without getting lost in the patterns.

Etro Spring 2011

3. Repeat the same pattern in different colors and sizes when pairing. This elegant look from the Jil Sander Spring 2011 show combines vertical stripes with horizontal and a bold color with a muted one. It works because the patterns are the same size. The look from the Prada Spring 2011 line can also be referenced for the use of the same exact pattern in different sizes.

Jil Sander Spring 2011

Prada Spring 2011

4. Patterns containing the same color tones go well together. In the Charlotte Ronson look, navy keeps the patterns consistent even though they’re completely different. Hard stripes and soft florals mesh well because they have color in common. Event the craziest mix of patterns can look coherent when color stays consistent. Red and blue throughout the entire outfit make this Wunderkind look a breeze to wear.

Charlotte Ronson Spring 2011

Wunderkind Spring 2011

5. Similar fabrics make two different prints look like they were meant to be. Both the top and the skirt of this Bensoni Spring 2011 look are made of light, airy fabrics. It’s good to keep cotton with cotton, silk with silk, you get the picture.

Bensoni Spring 2011

What are your favorite prints to mix?

LINK LOVE: Street style photo from HarpersBazaar.com, All other photos from Style.com

Lindsey Wixson & Hailey Clauson Play Dress-Up For Vogue China

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:35:21 +0000

Dress-up grows up in this playful spread starring Lindsey Wixson and Hailey Clauson for the March 2011 issue of Vogue China. Punchy spring looks from Marni, Rodarte, Prada, Jil Sander, Proenza Schouler and more styled by Nicoletta Santoro pay homage to the classic school girl with a modern edge. Captured by photographer Willy Vanderperre, this teenage duo is a vision of style.

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Groundhog Says We Can Wear Spring Sooner

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:52:53 +0000

Spring’s a comin’ early! Punxsutawney Phil (and Staten Island Chuck?) insists that warm weather is coming sooner than later, by virtue that he did not see his shadow this morning. We thank him profusely, for perhaps it was the little furry shadow fearing creature that called off today’s looming NYC blizzard. Well, a more expedient arrival of Spring means all of those looks we’ve been lusting over since September(!) are almost ours to taste. And it also means farewell to those trends we’ve gotten plumb sick of in this snow heavy winter.

So long neutral over grey over dusty black. My palette is so very ready for this color combination, as seen by Gucci, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Jil Sander.

I’m ready to trade in heavy sweaters for the lighter, sheerer, iridescent Spring Louis Vuitton knit.

Fur trapper hat, you will be missed, but hello brims wider than my body! Marc Jacobs, Prada and Temperley, take me and the groundhog to the beach.

Shape Up With Bright Colors & Bold Patterns for Spring

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:18:27 +0000

The body can do great things, and using fashion to alter its dimension is all the more interesting. Amica used bright colors and bold shapes to alter the illusion of model Alana Zimmer‘s figure in the spread “Colore” from the February 2011 issue. Electrifying garments from Prada, Jil Sander, Pucci and more really make the images by photographer Ishi pop.

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Jil Sander’s Collection For Uniqlo Launches Next Week

McArthur Joseph — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:39:10 +0000

The two launched their first joint collection, +J, in October 2009, and ever since the line has been received with worldwide enthusiasm. The Spring/Summer 2011 collection will finally launch Wednesday, January 26^th at the UNIQLO Soho NYC store.

The Spring/Summer collection 2011 turns to wide spaces and primordial color contrasts: chalky Sahara whites, taupe pillars of stone, boldly outlined by fiery red, sky blue, and elemental black. Dresses look easy: meticulously fitted to invite free movement. Blouses are both, sporty and feminine, tops range from classic to Kaftan. Looks come together with weightless jackets in various styles and fabrics such as light wool, twill, and techno-taffeta. Pinstripe pants with jackets have been masterfully executed and reduced to their essence. Ultrathin sweaters and t-shirts give shape to the body.

We can’t wait to get our hand on these pieces when they hit stores next week.

Here are some price points:

Outerwear $149.90 – 229.90

Bottoms $59.90 – 89.90

Dresses $129.90

Shirts $49.90 – 69.90

Cut and Sewn $19.90 – 59.90

Knitwear $59.90 – 229.90

Accessories $39.90 – 179.90

Red Carpet Report Card: Drew Barrymore in Jil Sander

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:30:05 +0000

Hello indies! Welcome to a new feature on Fashion Indie called Red Carpet Report Card. I will be giving letter grades to celebrities for what they are wearing to award shows, parties, premieres and other events. And my lucky guinea pig for the first feature post is Drew Barrymore in Jil Sander at Covergirl‘s 50th Anniversary Party.

I love, love, love Drew Barrymore and respect her sense of style and usual against-the-grain attitude. But I do not love orange sacks worn to save money on clothing after the potatoes are gone. This electric wad of fabric is from the Jil Sander spring 2011 collection. This is what is looked like on the runway:

As you can see, the ruched seam is supposed to sit at or around the knee. On Drew, it seems to fall under the knee. The hem is too long and it drowns her. This dress is obviously meant for a tall woman who eats nothing at all. Drew has such a gorgeous body, so I have no idea why she chose this from probably the hundreds of dresses her stylist had for her. But, she doesn’t look terrible, she took a risk and I still love her to death, so her grade is:

That’s generous for my first post. I really hope you like the Red Carpet Report Card and I’m so excited to get your feedback!

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Natasha Poly Adds a Splash of Color to V Magazine

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:00:54 +0000

“Natasha is the New Brunette Who Loves Her New Prints.” Supermodel Natasha Poly is featured in a new, colorful spring fashion spread shot by photographer Willy Vanderperre for V Magazine #69.

Spring explodes in a riot of color and pattern. From floral and leopard to houndstooth and psychedelic, supermodel Natasha Poly wears the prints. They never wear her.

The love the balance of black and white and colored photographs featured in this spread. The amazing clothing used includes spring 2011 looks by Versace, Christopher Kane, Celine, Jil Sander, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere, Miu Miu, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Prada and Giorgio Armani.

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Random Facts About Fashion Designers Path’s Before They Were Major

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:28:01 +0000

Most of fashion’s biggest names weren’t born to design royalty: they weren’t raised in fashion capitals like New York or Paris (Todd Oldham and Tom Ford hail from Texas) and some didn’t even start out in fashion (Christian Dior was an art dealer) or go to school for it (Miuccia Prada has a PhD in Political Science).

Don’t miss these tidbits about some of the world’s top fashion designers:

Point of origin

Kate Spade – Kansas City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent – Oran, Algeria
John Bartlett – Cincinnati, OH
Anna Sui – Detroit, MI
Texas – Todd Oldham, Tom Ford
Bronx, New York – Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein

Getting started

Marc Jacobs — stock boy for Charivari, a New York clothing store
Ralph Lauren — road salesman for a neckwear manufacturer
Halston — window dresser at Carson-Pirie-Scott
Coco Chanel — clerk in a hosiery shop
Tommy Hilfiger — freelance designer for Jordache jeans
Tom Ford — actor/model in TV commercials
Michael Kors — sales assistant at a boutique
Giorgio Armani — buyer’s assistant for a department store
Alexander McQueen — tailor’s apprentice
Jil Sander — fashion journalist
Laura Ashley — secretary
Manolo Blahnik — jeans buyer
Salvatore Ferragamo — factory worker making cowboy boots

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

Calvin Klein
Norma Kamali
Jhane Barnes

Parsons School of Design

Donna Karan
Mark Badgley & James Mischka
Tom Ford Anna Sui
Alexander McQueen – St. Martins School of Art
Issey Miyake – Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne
Gianni Versace – No formal training, learned tailoring from dressmaker mother

Started on a different path

Vivienne Westwood — teacher
Thierry Mugler — dancer
Christian Dior — art dealer
Miuccia Prada — PhD, political science
Joan Vass — museum curator

(Credit: About.com)

Runway Model Street Style Not Blogger

Nicole Vardo — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:27:08 +0000

Street style photos aren’t just for the fashionable bloggers of this world, sometimes it twists things up when you recognize runway faces in those well known street poses!

Lindsey Hoover

“I’m wearing a Comme des Garcons cardigan with Earnest Sewn jeans, Jil Sander boots and an Alexander Wang T-shirt. My favourite show so far has been Dries Van Noten, which was beautiful. My style is classic and fairly simple, although, let’s say I’m not adverse to a killer heel.”

(credit: Style)

TRENDSPARK: Orange You Glad Bright Colors Are in for Spring?

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:17:59 +0000

Orange in far from my favorite color, but I was happy to see such a bright outlook for spring. Yes, New York, there are other colors besides black.

I love the three above looks from Jil Sander, Prada and Versus, respectively. My closet is already filled with bright hues, but I am looking forward to adding more come spring.

LINK LOVE: The Cut

Technicolor Dream Dress

The Fashion Web — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:43:02 +0000

Oh. My. God. Jil Sander. I mean…perfection. Have you ever seen a collection and felt as though it was designed specifically for you? The second I saw the looks from Jil Sander’s 2011 collection, I actually gasped and ran through the photos three times. THREE TIMES. Maxi-floral prints…

LINK:http://drinkinganddreaming.blogspot.com/2010/09/technicolor-dream-dress.html

FILM FRIDAY: Sonatine (1993)

Jason Chan, Señor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:09:16 +0000

Many of you may be familiar with Takeshi ‘Beat’ Kitano due to Spike‘s overdubbing his game show Takeshi’s Magic Castle as Most Extreme Challenge. However, Kitano is also a prolific artist and filmmaker in Japan and Sonatine is probably the best of his many gangland opuses. Let’s take a look!

The movie follows Kitano as a Japanese gangster who wants out. His bosses, however, want him to pull one last job out in Okinawa. As with most last jobs, things go horribly awry leading Kitano and his team to hide out on the beach. Once there, a lot of non-action happens, but much like Wong Kar-Wai does, Kitano manages to make this non-action incredibly beautiful.

Like every Film Friday entry, there are suits galore. And like with most Film Fridays, it’s all about the fit and all about the details. Even in the noir darkness, one can see that this plain blue blazer fits Kitano well. And his colleague’s jacket, while it has gigantic lapels, is the perfect shade of grey for Spring or Summer, much like this Marc Jacobs blazer or these from Rag & Bone and Jil Sander.

Somehow, certain characters in the film manage to even make the most atrocious pieces look presentable if not downright stylish. Check out this minor character’s tie, reminiscent of a collaboration between Beauty & Youth of Japan and The Hillside of New York.

Along with the floral ties are plenty of floral tops. Again, the connotations of floral shirts (think Jimmy Buffett) are not exactly flattering, but the colors and patterns used make shirts like the ones above work. Take notes, old white men traveling in Hawaii. And the kid’s t-shirt in the first pic? Not too different from the type of stuff Japanese brand 45rpm is doing.

There’s also a little bit of the weird here and there (if the floral tie didn’t do it for you). Check out the pants on the somber gent to the left, oddly similar to this offering by the good folks at Oak.

Also, check out the other somber guy on the left, Mr. Short But Threatening, rocking a chalk-stripe suit not unlike this from Dolce & Gabbana or a reverse version of this Vivienne Westwood blazer.

And lest we forget about the ladies (a definite no-no), some more floral pieces. The above like any number of tops you’ll see floating around this summer, the dress like prettier, more vibrant versions of these by Jean Paul Gaultier and Tsumori Chisato.

And, in a nutshell, there’s the style of Sonatine. Like any previous Film Friday editions, of course not everyone will agree with this film’s inclusion as a movie with sartorial worth. In fact, many will probably share the same opinion as Kitano’s character above. The fact remains, though, that the characters in this film pull off both traditional and more daring pieces with ease and that makes it worth any Film Friday.

VIDEO: Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2011 Men’s Collection

McArthur Joseph — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Jil Sanders shows of an amazingly bright Spring/Summer collection in these videos.

Jil Sander Navy Debuts Today

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:12:28 +0000

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The Fashion Web — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:16:06 +0000

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>> Jil Sander Has Book in the Works -Last month, Uniqlo announced that Jil Sander would be designing for the company indefinitely, and the designer is currently working on her third +J collection for the brand, but she’s also got another, independent, project in the works. She wants to produce a book: “It’s going to be some kind of resume of my work in the past and the ideals that stand behind it.” WWD

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Jil Sander To Launch Lower-Priced Line

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:33:18 +0000

Love Jil Sander but not her high prices? Come January 2011, your wallets and closets can breathe a brief sigh of relief with Jil Sander Navy, a lower-priced collection that will feature an array of “dynamic attitude” dresses, outerwear, jeans, knits, bags, shoes and belts.

With prices starting around $300, the line isn’t exactly cheap, but hey, the lower-priced the better!

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Tilda Swinton Is Dazed And Confused May 2010

The Fashion Web — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:27:55 +0000

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Jil Sander to Live-Stream Fall 2010 Womenswear Collection

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:48:26 +0000

Jil Sander will be live-streaming her Fall 2010 womenswear collection at 7:45PM (Central European Time) on Friday, February 26th. For those of you here in New York City, check out JilSander.com at 1:45PM (Eastern Time) to see the show live-streamed on Sander’s website!

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RUNWAY: Jil Sander Fall 2010 Menswear Collection

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:26:27 +0000

Raf Simons’ Jil Sander Fall 2010 collection might seem like a line of slim suits, bulky knit sweaters and trench coats, and well, it is. With a variety of architectural embellishments and designs on sweaters and coats, the minimalist collection might be basic and sleek but it certainly has a unique flare and shapely flare.

Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK

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ADDICT: +J, Jil Sander for Uniqlo Spring 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:39:51 +0000

After the success of the +J Fall 09 line, we are excited to see what Jil Sander has in store for spring.

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Jill Sander for Spring Uniqlo

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:26:10 +0000

With so much success from her fall +J collection for Uniqlo, Jil Sander has decided to do another for spring. She shoots the campaign in New York this week.

SPREAD: ‘That Lady in Dress’ for Vogue China Dec 09

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:10:08 +0000

Mariacarla Boscono was shot by fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø and styled by Anastasia Barbieri. Mariacarla wears dresses by Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Jil Sander, Valentino, D&G, Chanel, and Jean Paul Gaultier.

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RUNWAY: Jil Sander Spring/Summer 2010

Kirby Marzec — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:25:39 +0000

The fact that I somehow forgot to post Jil Sander’s Spring 2010 collection earlier is inexcusable, but look on the bright side, we’re that much closer to the gauze and linen goodness in store this spring! Overall, the line is relatively natural, encompassing earthy tones of beige and other basics. Sander played with cut outs and burn outs, mixing a fair amount of skin within a primarily tailored and androgynous collection. Loving the tattered, naturally worn out look of the gauze layers as well as the belting of oversized blazers!

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Jil Sander’s Collection for Uniqlo Launches this Week

FashionIndie — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:25:14 +0000

Jil Sander launches her ‘+J’ collection for Uniqlo this Thursday.

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FIRST LOOK: Jil Sander For Uniqlo

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:18:43 +0000

We’ve been talking about this collaboration for some time, only because everyone is anticipating it…and I don’t know why! Yes, some of the pieces are interesting (the elongated tux jacket), but most of the looks are BORING! We’re looking at grey pants, white buttons ups, cashmere sweaters, and turtlenecks. YES, turtlenecks! Weren’t those banned from fashion years ago?

What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?

Images via Style

MAG HAG: Arthur Daniyarov for Jil Sander Fall/Winter ’09/10

Marissa Moshell, Student — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:41:38 +0000

Shots for Jil Sander for the Fall/Winter ’09/10 ad campaign were done by Willy Vanderperre and feature model Arthur Daniyarov.

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