- Beverly Johnson, the first black woman on the cover of Vogue, is getting a show on OWN, the network by the first black woman to literally own the world. [ONTD!]

- Aaaaaaand I’m pregnant. Daniel Radcliffe on the cover of Bullett. [Socialite Life]

- Proving further that humanity is basically just one large dumpster full of hopeless trash careening into a maelstrom of despair, cops had to shut down malls around the country to prevent shoppers from killing each other to get Nike‘s new Foamposite Galaxy 2012. [Styleite]

- Donatella Versace channeled Gianni Versace‘s final collection for the house’s fall 2012 presentation in Milan. “I can look at it now with a smile,” she said of her late brother. “I remember my last moments with Gianni, the rehearsal, the show. But finally I have freedom. I am not afraid.” [NYT]

- Noted couturier and sometime cobbler Kanye West designed shoes for Australian designer Dion Lee‘s fashion show during London Fashion Week. [The Cut]

All photos from Style.com.

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Photos: WWD

All photos via Style.com.

So this whole shebang is getting all kinds of complicated so here’s a quick run-down:

New York, London, Milan and Paris had agreed — at least in the minds of New York and London — to always and forever start the fashion show calendar on the second Thursday of February and September way back in 2008. Milan and Paris claimed they had agreed to no such thing.

In accordance with this — the “second Thursday rule” — NYFW would start on September 13, thus moving everyone else back one week. Milan said, “Not cool, bro” and threatened to decide its own dates and Condé Nast threatened a boycott by all Vogue editors.

Milan said “Screw you guys, bring it on,” by deciding to keep their original dates, September 19-25, thus conflicting with both New York and London, prompting DVF to ask, “Can’t we all just get along?”

Then New York said, “Fine, you win” and offered to move the dates of the September 2012 shows, to Septembr 6 (the first Thursday) through September 13.

Milan said, “Damn right we win,” then decided to throw its weight around by stipulating that New York had to cut out the September 13 date to accommodate London’s men’s collections. And New York said, “Fuggedaboutit.”

Which more or less brings us up to speed. So the CFDA is waiting to hear if the Camera Nazionale accepts this latest development. As for the second Thursday rule, the CFDA proposed revisiting it after three years and meeting with the Camera in 2013 to discuss the 2014 show dates.

Still confused? Don’t blame you. Which is why they should just settle this with a good old-fashioned walk-off like civilized people. [WWD]

The troops storm the runway

The Camera will agree to start the fashion week calendar on the second Thursday of September, beginning in 2013, but only if: a.) New York cuts the last day of its fashion week so as to give London an extra day for their men’s wear collections, and b.) Paris agrees to the schedule.

Paris Fashion Week, in a prime example of saving the best for last, always follows Milan Fashion Week – but by adhering to the second Thursday rule the dates of the former will be pushed even later, to the beginning of October. Meanwhile, Didier Grumbach, the president of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, said on Wednesday that “nothing has changed for 2012″ for Paris and that the Chambre will meet in December to discuss PFW’s 2013 and 2014 show dates.

So it seems the final decision lays with Paris as Milan is ready to walk away from the table if their conditions aren’t met. Diane von Furstenberg, Steven Kolb and the rest of the CFDA are currently considering Milan’s plan, giving hope that maybe everyone can get this whole shebang sorted out before New Year’s.

And if that fails, DVF is not above boarding a tank and blowing the heel right off that boot-shaped country. [WWD]

The troops storm the runway

The CFDA has agreed to move New York Fashion Week back one week next September to accommodate Milan, but the catch is that Milan and Paris have to agree to abide by the second-Thursday rule from here on out. If Milan accepts the proposal, New York Fashion Week will be held from September 6 to 13 and London Fashion Week would run from September 14 to 18.

Boselli will have a meeting with the Camera on November 30 to discuss the matter. [WWD]

Karachi Fashion Week

One must also consider the undeniable impact of the internet and blogs, bringing the latest and greatest in fashion to anyone with a decent internet connection. Now a teenager in Ohio can gasp at the fantastical creations from Beijing Fashion Week as a blogger in Thailand livestreams the latest Marc Jacobs runway show. But with this democratization of the fashion industry comes its inevitable oversaturation. “Every other city is doing a fashion week. I think there can be only one market in the U.S., and that’s New York,” Kolb opines. So fashion weeks in Moscow, Karachi, Berlin, Zurich, Huston, Dubai, Portland, Rochester, Islamabad and Tel Aviv won’t garner the kind of respect or attention paid to London and Paris; clothes from its runways won’t land in Elle or W – nor might they ever be worn outside of their respective countries. However, Glenda Bailey’s or Anna Wintour‘s is not the only eye foreign designers hope to capture.

For participants in Islamabad Fashion Week, fashion is a new form of expression that further immerses them in the global culture of the 21st century. When filming Fashion Week Internationale for Vice.com, hostess Charlet Duboc was surprised at the presence of women in full Burkas volunteering backstage:  “I couldn’t quite believe it. How does that work? How can you look at that and admire it and yet know you can’t wear it? But they were there, they were appreciating it and it didn’t feel like there was a divide. Like, ‘You do your thing, I do my thing’ and everyone got along.” Fashion transcends more than just clothing to become a force for cultural change. And a force for economic change. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, Zurain Imam observed,  ”Fashion in Pakistan for a long time has been an entertainment sport; at [Karachi Fashion Week], we are trying to really make it about the business of fashion.”

While Kolb concedes that smaller fashion weeks can be good training ground for prospective designers, some bigger names are flocking abroad to show their collections. There probably is no hotter designer in America than Singapore-born, Nepalese-raised Prabal Gurung, whose last two presentations at New York Fashion Week met with near universal acclaim. Even he is considering showing his wares abroad in Moscow, Turkey, London and his native Singapore, saying, “There are so many emerging markets that we want to in some way be a part of, and I would love to showcase my collection in a more global way.” With a crowded and contentious calendar, Glenda Bailey won’t likely end up in Richmond, VA, but who’s to say that she won’t be stomping through a Singaporean jungle for the latest in spring ready-to-wear?

Karachi Fashion Week

Having mastered the art of social media — they’re #1 on Facebook with nearly 9 million “Likes” and #2 on Twitter — Burberry continues to find innovative ways to engage consumers such as a live-streaming Tweetwalk, where looks from London Fashion Week were Tweeted before they hit the runway. They also scored well in e-commerce and mobile commerce thanks to its global site relaunch, landing the over 150-year-old British label the top spot on the L2 index and the official label of “Genius.”

Kate Spade was a newcomer to the index but their blend of smart e-commerce and a strong mobile and social presence skyrocketed the brand to the #2 spot. Storied houses Chanel and Christian Dior, on the other hand, seem to be resting on their luxury laurels earning only “Average” L2 IQs.

Prada and Hermès started running with the bad girls in school, smoking in the bathroom and dating college boys instead of working on their social media and as a result their IQs plummeted from “Gifted” in 2009 to “Challenged” in 2011. And to make matters worse, Prada was cited as the “biggest digital disappointment in luxury.” Yikes, wait til your father hears about this….

But in their defense, Europe might just have a harder learning curve. Ten of the top fifteen brands in the L2 index were American and on average American brands have a higher digital IQ than their Euro counterparts. Finally, somewhere the U.S. excels in something besides obesity and sluttiness.

The top 10 list is as follows:

1. Burberry: Digital births an icon: Proof that digital investments translate to shareholder value.

2. Kate Spade: Top social media score; Index newcomer did not get memo that heritage is necessary to be iconic digitally.

3. Coach: New York native continues to woo the blogosphere and registers top scores for site experience.

3. Gucci: Gucci Connects dots and delivers with shoppable video and recent Tumblr launch

5. Dolce & Gabbana: Global site relaunch threads needle of edgy and effective.

5. Tory Burch: Facebook store leads fashion F-commerce (r)evolution.

7. Ralph Lauren: New York Times iPad app takeover transforms brand into rich media publisher.

8. Hugo Boss: Top mobile scores and interactive YouTube channel venture differentiate the brand online.

9. Louis Vuitton: Embracing the spirit of travel with Amble app; Leads on Foursquare.

10. Michael Kors: Destination: Kors. Evolving brand into an online lifestyle.

[Luxury Lab, Telegraph]

New York Fashion Week will take place Sept. 13th-20th, followed directly by London from Sept. 21st-25th with Milan squeezed in between from Sept. 19th-25th.  “Italian designers unanimously agreed on the schedule,” continued Boselli, “from the smallest brand to the biggest. They showed great solidarity and Italian pride.”

To me that sounds like one big “Suck it.” The four fashion capitals have been at each others’ heavily bejeweled throats over their respective fashion week dates — well, three of them have. HBIC Paris is too busy shutting. It. Down to care. [WWD]

Photo: Trendland

Italian designers are forming a united front to decide on their own dates, out of the three following options: 1.) move to July; 2.) show before New York in September; or 3.) leave things the way they are, which could mean an overlap between Milan and London.

Condé Nast, for its part, is not having any of this. In a letter to Mario Boselli, head of the Italian Chamber of Fashion ”obtained”  – *cough* stolen *cough*– by WWD, CEO Jonathan Newhouse writes that Vogue editors “like the schedule the way it is presently organized. We at Condé Nast do not want the schedule to be changed. We very much oppose moving the Milan shows earlier so that they overlap or conflict with the London fashion shows — or with the New York fashion shows or those of any market.”

Newhouse then goes on to basically threaten a boycott by all Vogue editors — American, British, French and Italian — of Milan shows, stating matter-of-factly that “they will not under any circumstances abandon the London or New York shows if the Milan shows are moved earlier.”

The root of the conflict stems from a pact in 2008 when all four cities agreed to kick-off the fashion weeks on the second Thursday of February and September. Boselli claims that the agreement was only for three years while the CFDA‘s Steven Kolb and the British Fashion Council‘s Caroline Rush contend that it was indeed a permanent arrangement.

As for the fromage standing alone, Paris is expected to side with Milan. However, Didier Grumbach, head of the Chambre Syndicale, would rather come to a compromise and wants everyone to just chill the eff out: “When planning our schedules we have to factor in the time constraints of houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier or Givenchy that deliver couture, men’s and women’s shows with one designer. In any case, these things can’t be improvised. We have our locations. To move dates on venues like the Grand Palais cannot be improvised. Those dates are decided months and months in advance. If [anyone wants to] move dates for 2013, why not, we have the time to talk about it, to arrange it.”

Frankly, it’s a little odd that London is siding with New York considering the hubbub over model castings earlier this season, with London designers blaming New York for hogging all the best girls and the general feeling that LFW was being squeezed out. Now it seems Milan is feeling the crunch and are going to have to come to a decision soon or face the wrath of Wintour. [WWD, sub req'd]

Photo: Trendland

Models on Todd Lynn's Spring 2012 runway / Style.com

According to Carole White, founder of Premier Model Management and not the biggest Naomi Campbell fan, ”We’re not just talking about one or two big girls. Jacobs had numerous models holding on options right up until the day of his show meaning they all stayed in New York just in case they got cast.”

White goes on to say, ”Gucci demanded that girls fly to Milan on Saturday to meet Frida to see if she would consider them for her show, which meant Saturday got trashed. Then the girls were expected to fly straight back to London, and if Gucci were interested, fly back to Milan again on Sunday for another round of casting, then for fittings on Monday. Only a tiny fraction of them realistically have a shot at being in that show — we all know it will be full of mega girls. I find it insulting that a designer like Frida thinks London is so insignificant that she would do that.”

For agents and models alike, Gucci and Jacobs are major gets, but that leaves the already packed London schedule of designers feeling like fashion’s bastard step-children. A source at Todd Lynn claims to have “lost 10 out of 19 girls,” with agents calling them in the middle of the night to pull their girls and some models not even showing up for fittings because they’ve flown off to Milan.

Also not helping matters is LOVE magazine editor Katie Grand — damn you Katie Grand — who styled for Jacobs and also styled for the London-based designer Giles Deacon. Grand demanded a five-hour call time — which one “fashion insider” calls ”unnecessary, absurd, selfish and wrong,” citing Paris’ strict two-hour limit — thus monopolizing any girls left in town after Burberry.

Amidst fears that London Fashion Week may be squeezed out all together, the British Fashion Council is beginning to feel the heat. The BFC is being accused of mismanaging the show calendar and for not standing up to the organizers behind the  New York and Milan fashion weeks.

Meanwhile, CEO of the BFC, Caroline Rush, insists that something is being done. She’s not particularly clear what that something is, but the Council has “invested time in developing direct relationships with model agencies to better understand their challenges and encourage them to send more internationally-recognised catwalk models to London. This season, the models at designers such as Jonathan Saunders, Erdem, Christopher Kane and Tom Ford have been of a global standard.”

Well, for those handful of shows, good for you. But for everyone else suffering at the model-grabbing claws of New York and Milan: damn you, Caroline Rush. [Telegraph]

Models on Todd Lynn's Spring 2012 runway / Style.com

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The British Fashion Council has revealed the London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 schedule. Among the list are several  newcomers as well some British designers who will return to London to show their collection.

Giles Deacon, who usually shows in Paris will be making his return to London Fashion Week. He will also be joined by Swedish design house, Acne,
who will make their debut showing at London Fashion Week on September 19. In addition, London Fashion Week staples, such as Burberry Prorsum, Matthew Williamson  and Pringle of Scotland will also show their collections at Somerset House.

The full London Fashion Week schedule is below:

Catwalk shows

LFW Presentations

Wednesday 22nd September

Catwalk shows

LFW Presentations

LINK LOVE:London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011 schedule

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Having worked with Alexander McQueen and Gareth Pugh, Ada Zanditon’s sculptural aesthetic is fast finding an ethical fashion following. With a focus on environmentally-friendly practices and materials, Zanditon uses natural and organic fibres from ethical suppliers and all her fabrics are dyed with non-carcinogenic dyes.

www.adaz.co.uk

EDUN was founded by Ali Hewson and her husband, Bono, in 2005 to help position Africa as a viable source of fashion production. Beginning with organic cotton, the brand aims to lead by example with a trade for aid approach that sees the company, in which LVMH bought a minority stake in 2009, investing in local communities in Africa and providing them with a means to make an income.

www.edunonline.com

With a production base in Katmandu and Bali, Komodo (which was founded by Joe Komodo after he transformed some old Levi’s into patchwork jackets to sell on Brick Lane), aims to spread “good vibes and messages” through its use of planet-friendly materials and dyes, as well as ethical fair trade practices.

www.komodo.co.uk

The label behind Livia Firth’s Oscar dress, From Somewhere, makes use of pre-consumer waste to create gorgeous up-cycled creations that have been seen on the likes of Lauren Laverne, Peaches Geldof and Emilia Fox. The designers and founders of From Somewhere, Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci, are also the brains behind Estethica at London Fashion Week. Their efforts go to reducing the 2 million tons of textiles that end up in landfill in the UK each year.

www.fromsomewhere.co.uk

Following the principles of fair trade, Made teams up with influential designers and style savvy celebrities to design jewellery that is then sourced and created in impoverished communities in East Africa, stimulating their economies and training local artisans in new skills. By providing fair wages and support, the company hopes to break the cycle of poverty through “trade, not aid”. www.made.uk.com

People Tree works towards promoting sustainability and helping people in the world’s most marginalised communities escape poverty by actively supporting 50 Fair Trade producer groups, in 15 developing countries. The brand, which recently collaborated on a collection with Emma Watson, provides training to artisans and their organisations so they can improve their skills, and strengthen their businesses and social impact. People Tree also offers additional support to farmers, allows time for production by hand and often invests in local community projects too.

www.peopletree.co.uk

There’s something undeniably chic about a girl sporting a man’s Panama hat, no? Pachacuti is the first Fair Trade company to receive the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) certificate for its work with female hat weaving cooperatives in Ecuador, where Panama hat-making is the primary source of income for the women in these rural communities. www.pachacuti.co.uk

Karen Stewart and Howard Brown founded Stewart + Brown in 2002 to create a knitwear brand with a focus on ethically and sustainably sourced Mongolian cashmere that’s built to last, therefore curbing the fast fashion trend.

www.stewartbrown.com

“Knitted by grannies, supported by supermodels” is the tagline attached to The North Circular, a knitwear brand from Lily Cole, which uses wool from rare sheep breeds at the Izzy Lane sheep sanctuary in Yorkshire. The beanies, socks, scarves and dresses are all hand made in the UK, creating a low-mileage product that supports local industry, makes use of sustainable fibres and supports traditional knitting skills. Plus, 10 per cent of profits go to the Environmental Justice Foundation.

www.thenorthcircular.com

Danish label Noir Illuminati II injects some vampy Scandinavian glamour into the eco-friendly fashion scene with its socially responsible, sustainable collections. By sourcing certified organic cotton from Uganda and using technology to give it a designer edge, the brand is changing the way that the higher end of the market perceives ethical fashion.

www.noir-illuminati2.com

Sika works closely with local traders and manufacturers in Ghana, using natural fabrics sourced from Ghanaian markets to generate regular income for those involved – all while creating wearable, and desirable, pieces that work perfectly with this season’s tribal trend.

www.sikadesigns.co.uk

From a collection of brooches, buttons and lace found in antique markets, Finnish designer Minna Hepburn has built an ethical fashion company that minimises the impact on the environment through the use of organic, fair trade and recycled elements wherever possible.

www.minna.co.uk

Annika Sanders and Kerry Seager, of Junky Styling, up-cycle rescued second-hand garments to promote ethical consumerism. All of the brand’s clothes are produced in-house or outsourced locally, so the working conditions of the employees are second-to-none. Furthermore, customers are encouraged to bring in their un-worn clothes for “wardrobe surgery” to create a new garment without creating waste.

www.junkystyling.co.uk

Where aims to marry the eco-friendly and fair trade principles of ethical fashion by sourcing its shoes and accessories from small producers and artisan communities around the globe, and paying them a fair price for their labour. On the flip side of the ethical coin, the brand tries to use natural and environmentally friendly materials. www.wherefashion.co.uk

In a world where fast, throwaway fashion is often manufactured at the expense of fair wages and safe working conditions, Monkee Genes provides genuinely cool jean shapes in Soil Association-approved organic fabrics (denim dyes can be very harmful to the planet). And every step of the production process – from the cotton picking to the hemming – is fair trade.

www.monkeegenes.co.uk

Bottletop focuses on quality, sustainability and local craftsmanship to generate employment in impoverished places by creating environmentally-friendly and ethically-sourced, covetable products. On a deeper level, the company supports education programmes and strives to empower young people in disadvantaged regions by teaching them new skills and adopting a long-term holistic approach by addressing key issues such as sexual and reproductive health, substance abuse and gender equality.

www.bottletop.org

Using ex-military fabrics, Christopher Raeburn creates ethically-aware garments that are “proudly remade in Britain”. After the Royal College of Art graduate won the Ethical Fashion Forum prize in December 2008, he went on to show at London Fashion Week and his collection of parkas, made from up-cycled parachutes, was picked up by Browns Focus. “My stuff is about good design, produced in England,” Raeburn told The Guardian “It’s a very happy accident that it’s also ethical. I didn’t set out with that as the primary goal; For me it’s about reappropriation.”

www.christopherraeburn.co.uk

(Vogue U.K.)

I love the innovative thinking behind these stylish creations. It’s one thing to recycle, but still another, to translate that thinking into helping impoverished countries. I’m all in favor of taking something old and working it into something new and exciting. While this is far from a new concept, I always applaud those who look toward ethical solutions.

LINK LOVE:Ethical and Sustainable Fashion

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As a part of CRYSTALLIZED – Swarovski Elements ongoing commitment to foster Indian fashion, the brand celebrates its longstanding partnership with the maverick designer Manish Arora with an unveiling of a retrospective: “MANISH ARORA’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH CRYSTALLIZED – Swarovski Elements” at DLF Emporio in New Delhi. The exposition will showcase iconic haute couture pieces from the Manish Arora’s national and international runways since 2003 marking the tenth milestone of international showing from the designer this year. The retrospective installation will be on display from February 25, 2010–March 04, 2010 at The Atrium, DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi.

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British designer and DJ, Tim Soar presented his  Fall/Winter 2010 collection at London Fashion week and we love it. The most prominent thing I see in this collection is that he uses a lot of crew neck collars which gives a more casual look. Cropped and boxy silhouettes are layered with longer tops which has been a trend lately.

LINK LOVE: Soar | 2010 Fall/Winter Collection

A very anticipated show because of last season’s controversy, surrounding Mark’s use of plus size models on the runway, and after reviewing the above images I can honestly say that I am not impressed with this collection. Some of the pieces are great, some are very similar to last seasons, and some are just disappointing. I do love his use of color, but we’ve seen the matching tights in the past, and the hair and makeup were, in my opinion, very lacking. What do you guys think?

LINK LOVE: Cyana TrendLand

Inspired by his own Australian heritage, check out the entire Marios Schwab Fall/Winter 2010 collection presented at London Fashion Week.

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Loving these looks, can’t wait to see the entire collection.

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|ROMINA KARAMANEA| |HANNAH MARSHALL| |JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA| *dazed&confused.

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Naomi Campbell, Alexa Chung and Carine Roitfeld were all front row for Christopher Kane this morning. Tons of black lace and leather embroidered with what looks like floral prints were shown for Fall 2010.

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After giving birth to a baby boy in Dec, Jourdan Dunn makes a return to the runway at London Fashion Week for Aquascutum.

LINK LOVE: Modelinia

Today’s popular culture craves the sexy, the beautiful and the bizarre. I haven’t seen this expressed as clearly as fresh-faced Serbian designer Marko Mitanovski did during London Fashion Week. As one of the three “Ones to Watch,” Mitanovski showed an over-the-top collection filled with S&M, Renaissance elegance, a gothic twinge and animalistic elements. Comparably speaking, Mitanovski is the Alexander McQueen of new London blood, showing his expertise in theatrical, costume pieces. Definately looking forward to what Mr. Mitanovski has in store for us in February 2010!

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Danielle Scutt’s past three Spring/Summer Ready to Wear shows at London Fashion Week were different, and all absolutely amazing.  I love the short skirts, the cut outs, and the crazy hair and hair pieces!  This is definitely a designer worth paying attention to.

Runway Images via Style.com

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Halloween is roughly a month away, but Katie Eary started early this year at London Fashion Week with her costume-inspired show.  I am going completely crazy over this, but I have a feeling I’m one of the only ones that thinks it’s cool to wear your insides on the outside. What do you think?

LINK LOVE: Style Frizz

Burberry Prorsum closed London’s 25th anniversary Fashion Week, and for good reason. I’m usually not the biggest Burberry fan, but Christopher Bailey’s Spring 2010 collection was a show-stopping, draped heaven. Classic trenches were updated with draping and ruching while dresses got shorter, more youthful and scrunchier. Yes, the Burberry classic gingham did make an appearance via several handbags, but don’t worry, it was kept a subtle minimum!

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010

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A favorite to fashionistas everywhere, Henry Holland was a hit at London Fashion Week with Pixie Geldof, Little Boots, Alexa Chung, and Estelle in attendance, and now HH has announced that his new line, H! By Henry Holland will be sold at the department store Debenhams, selling for 5-60 Euros.  Never fear US fans, the collection will be online too! Look for it in stores and online in February 2010. I can’t wait!

LINK LOVE: In Style

This girl looks GORGEOUS! Haven’t seen a long skirt in awhile…what do you guys think, love or hate it?

LINK LOVE: Face Hunter

I don’t care that this dude is wearing a sheer mesh shirt, he looks great.  Fashion weeks always bring out the most attractive men…

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If anyone was wondering where six month prego Jourdan Dunn was/is for fashion week…well, she was spotted front row at Topshop Unique and Issa.

NY Mag via FWD

Henry Holland didn’t bring anything terribly new or interesting to the copious table that is London fashion week. His House of Holland Spring 2010 collection consisted of lace, hanky-panky like bodysuits, some cute little house decal patterns, a few block-print tees and a whole lot of denim on denim. Mr. Holland, however, did not disappoint and brought back the built-in pasties made famous by a pregnant M.I.A during the 2009 Grammy Awards.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: House of Holland Spring 2010

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Jeremy Scott went for a Flinstones theme this London Fashion Week, and Pixie Geldof helps him represent.  I’m loving the hair, but am not so crazy about the clothes (or maybe just the colors)…what do you guys think?

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Central Saint Martins alum Bora Asku showcased their Spring 2010 collection at London Fashion Week. The collection  features an assortment of this new hybrid of sheer and opaque tights with sequins, which might be the next big thing after leggings.

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Belle Sauvage debuted yesterday at London Fashion Week, love their show stopping prints. Belle Sauvage is a new London based label that has developed a huge celebrity following from La Roux, Lady Gaga, Juliette Lewis to Kelly Osbourne, VV Brown and New Young Pony Club amongst others.

GALLERY: Cult

My Fashion Life  gives us the rundown on London Fashion Week designer Krystof Strozyna’s Spring Summer 2010 runway.

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Giles takes his looks to the runway, we were happy. I really am hearts on this collection. Especially the Raiden from Mortal Kombat style hats…

LINKAGE: London Fashion Week: Giles A/W 1009-10 video

Bernard Chandran’s AW09 collection was inspired by the ‘romance of the Far East’ which apparently translates as metallics, voluminous shapes, and graphic prints. Lame, glitter and studs in silver, gunmetal and gold reflected the stark white walls of the On|Off venue at The Science Museum…

Read the rest of My Fashion Life’s review here London Fashion Week: Bernard Chandran AW09

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Played before a stage of mirrors and a video montage backdrop, Olanic’s Fall 2009 collection brought us mini-dresses, cinched waists and long black gloves in a monochromatic color palette.  Once labeled as Vogue’s “ones to watch”, Olanic seems to have lost some of his luster since past seasons glory.

LINKAGE: London Fashion Week: Olanic AW09

Giles released this thing into the fashion world this past weekend. It appears to be a black Grimace. For those unfamiliar with the McDonald’s mythology, Grimace was a purple four armed creature known for stealing Happy Meals from starving children and then proceeding to play with their cheap third-world made toys until the parts broke off. He and the Hamburgler then used to make sweet dirty love while juiced up on chunks of 6-month old dead cow and artificially flavored french fries. Later Grimace’s two extra hands (the evil ones) were removed and he began to enjoy a relationship with ringleader Ronald. Of course, one of his hands were the source of his intellegence and we quickly became a rather idiotic character who would often be the starting point of drama in Ronald McDonald Land. Anyway, yeah, this thing looks like a black Grimace, which means it looks really, really stupid. It also kind of looks like a penis if you squint a little bit. Either way, it’s pretty dumb.