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roundUP: Recycled Necklaces

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:30:12 +0000

These nine necklaces have fascinating backstories. They were all something else before besides raw materials. Some were broken china. Some were bullets. Some were vinyl records, and all were found by their crafty creators. Marni even dabbled in the recycled jewelry front. It’s far better to wear the world’s trash in a beautiful (clean) way, than to have the discarded materials sit forlorn in landfills. See nine necklaces you can feel great about wearing.

Discover 9 designers that are making old, new.

The Madame uses vintage African vinyl beads made from recycled records and ceramic. She recycles all over the world.

This badass breastplate is handmade in London of recycled leather and gold plated chains.

This feather-like collar via Luisa Via Roma is made of recycled brocade.

Everything Juliete Ames makes is made in china. Not the super industrious company, rather, the super fragile inherited-from-Grandma china. Whether you want to immortalize it in jewelry, or you break that super valuable plate by accident, she'll turn it into fantastic jewelry. They're not even gonna be mad, just impressed.

Recycling is high fashion too. Like these recycled PVC pipes from

Made by HIV positive women in Ethiopia from recycled brass, silver, copper, and bullet castings, this necklace does a lot of good. The pendent is a reproduction of a piece they found in an Ethiopian marketplace, so it's all very authentic.

Handmade of recycled, non-toxic, portuguese rubber, this piece is awesomely wacky.

It;s a matter of recycled and reclaimed fabric, and it makes up the whole necklace.

Putting discarded cotton jersey to great use.

Spotted Spring! Our Favorite Polka Dot Shoes

Zosia Baroody — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:55:08 +0000

Looks like Cruella De Vil is in luck because black & white spots are trending this season. Put your paws up for this edit of our favorite polkadot shoes to satisfy your dotty Dalmatian needs. Woof.

Art by Design: Picasso Inspires Marni & Vivienne Westwood

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:28:08 +0000

After a period of somber (and cheap) blue, Pablo Picasso broke out of his depression and into his Rose Period. ‘Twas a time of harlequins and acrobats, Parisian nightlife and a deep cheerfulness. The palette is a burning red, with yellow-orange accents and black and bronze undertones. Picasso’s two-year red phase started in 1904; get inspired by the turn of the century look.

Getting dressed with a painting in mind is a cool challenge. And it will ensure your color palette is artfully mastered. See how Picasso got interpreted sartorially here.

Start with a spring-weight full-sleeve fiery-red jacket.

Keep it in the family of colors that carried through Picasso's Rose Period.

Though it is hard to pull off, this tall bucket hat give the look a jaunty tilt.

With the principles of cubism at work, this ring ties in the hues and the angular repeat.

With a mary jane strap and open foot, the shoe appears to be seen from many angles at once, the art Picasso perfected.

Tie the look together with a silk scarf, if only for the precious white space.

Rumor Has It: H&M Planning Luxury Brand

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:35:11 +0000

When one thinks “luxury,” H&M is perhaps not the first brand to pop into one’s head, despite high-profile high fashion collaborations with Versace, Lanvin and most recently Marni. Well, all that might change as the fast fashion retailer is rumored to be planning a luxury brand all its own.

Dagens Industri, a Swedish financial rag, first reported the story, claiming that H&M will offer a luxury brand more expensive than its high-end COS — Collection of Style — chain and helmed by Swedish designer Behnaz Aram.

A spokeswoman for H&M would neither confirm or deny the report, but stated, “We are constantly looking at new ideas; it’s a natural part of our work. However, there is nothing new that we can [talk] about for the moment.”

Which I think we all know means “yeah it’s happening, but keep it under your toup.”

Though luxury seems to go against everything H&M stands for, it would be the next logical step. And presumably their high end goods wouldn’t fall apart after three months. Do you think H&M can pull it off? [WWD]

Which Fall 2012 Collections were Made in China?

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:25:29 +0000

Probably more than we could begin to count, much of fashion is being sourced in China; it’s that sweet sweet price that keeps bringing us back. But now designers are taking something completely different and free from the Chinese: Inspiration. There’s a turn toward the orient that is translating in a traditional manner. Gilded birds glide down Dries Van Noten and Proenza Schouler garments, referencing Song Dynasty’s luxurious governmental garb. Marni dipped a toe into splashes of mod Chinese red, but stepped full foot into kabuki shoes that translated the collection into Mandarin. Josie Natori may take the prize for who took the theme most literally, with obi belts, Mandarin collars and a feathered fan. Meanwhile, Jason Wu twisted his own heritage into Maoist jackets and looks that lean toward what Americans in the 1930s thought Chinese clothing was like. Ironically, most of these designers produce locally. Perhaps they are holding up a mirror to the rest of the fashion industry, to make us think about where our clothing is made.

Sofia Coppola Directs Marni for H&M in Marrakesh [Film + Behind-the-Scenes]

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:42:57 +0000

Sofia Coppola burst her fashion film virginity all over Marni for H&M - she must be in love with the collaboration as much as we are. In distinct Coppola style, the scene is set in a swanky locale; a house in Marrakesh that she had been to once before with friends. It involves beautiful people giving meaningful glances, becoming slightly forlorn, then ending with a sense of harmony, all set to uptempo jazz. Fusing vivacious Marni prints with the eclectic nature of this Middle Eastern abode, Sofia Coppola captures the copacetic capsule du jour. Indulge the short film, then go behind the scenes with the Oscar winning Coppola herself. Then just wait it out till the Marni for H&M launches on March 8th.

City Cycling Chic: Terra Raincoats for Riders

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:12:25 +0000

Yuck, looks like the kind of day that’s going to rain all over a parading day of city cycling. The sky has turned to murk, and that means a mucked up outfit or a plastic poncho if you’re still planning on two-wheeling it to work. Bicycling has become so chic, what with its environmentally sound nature and efficiency for navigating the city, especially Brooklyn, but fresh rain gear for said cyclists has been a sad search. Which is why Yurika Nakazono and Marie Saeki did just what proper, frustrated New Yorkers should do. They created their own, well made and fit for a feminine body with a helmet: Terra New York.

What did you do for a raincoat before you created Terra? (and what flaws did you find?) Yurika Nakazono, whom is the creative director of the brand, and I [Marie Saeki, CEO] went through many non waterproof raincoats, and few [that were] waterproof but not that fashionable! I used to wear one from Muji, well done, very simple but we really wanted something more fun and stylish. It was hard to find something not casual; we did research, but really couldn't find anything. At the end, both Yurika and I, just gave up cycling when raining…until we made our own.

What do you wear on the rest of your body on your bike in the rain? When raining, underneath the Terra Lower East Side parka I'm wearing , Levi's jeans, Alice Ritter blouses (obsessed with them) or Marni tops. I'm never going out of my home without a scarf (love Hermès!). As for shoes, I just got the low rubber boots from Aigle. But soon I will switch for Terra New York, as we have a high heel boots in rubber for F/W 2012.

What about a helmet?? Bern! They do very cool helmets, I use the Brighton, customized with neon tapes.

What kind of bike can we see you riding?

I live in New York and have to park my bike in the street so, I have an old one that is very noisy, but no one will ever steal it!

Marni x H&M! Full Collection Sneak Peek

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:18:58 +0000

We got lusty over the glimpse of Marni x H&M earlier today in the Open Lab editorial, when not hours later, the entire collection shows up in my inbox. While it showing up in my real life mailbox in all its printed glory would have been far preferable, I’m sure that I, too, will have to battle the crowds when the Marni collaboration drops in 260 H&Ms worldwide on March 8th, 2012. See the collection right here. And stock up on brass knuckles for the line’s launch.

Viv Westwood Thinks You’re Ugly, Top Model Thinks It’s British and Stella McC Thinks She’s an Episode of “Glee”

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:28:04 +0000

- ”People have never looked so ugly… We are so conformist, nobody is thinking. I’m a fashion designer and people think ‘what do I know?’ but I’m talking about all this disposable crap. So I’m saying buy less, choose well, make it last.” — delightful harridan Vivienne Westwood. [Guardian]

- Speaking of delightful harridans, these paper dolls of Dame Maggie Smith‘s sublime Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey are everything. Ever. [Vulture]

- America’s Next Top Model is still happening. Now in its 18th cycle, this time around it’s a “British Invasion” with seven British models versus seven American models. Sort of like a 21st century Revolutionary War with bikinis and smizing. [The Cut]

- Proving once again that you indeed have to pay the cost to be the boss, Britney Spears had to pay an undisclosed amount to Brand Sense for cutting them out on a secret deal she had with Elizabeth Arden. [ONTD!]

- The Marni for H&M lookbook, y’all. [Fashionologie]

- Stella McCartney staged a magic show and a flash mob during her elegant dinner party with a little help from her friends Shalom Harlow, Alexa Chung, Amber Valletta and Yasmin Le Bon. Kate Moss was there but she didn’t do shit except throw shade at everyone. [Styleite]

- And finally, Whitney Houston was laid to rest this weekend and I think this serves as a very fitting tribute.

Watch Sofia Coppola’s Romantic Short Film for Marni at H&M

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:18 +0000

H&M, in a constant stepping-up of their game, tapped Oscar-winner and noted style icon Sofia Coppola to direct the commercial for its newest diffusion line with Marni. Starring model/actress Imogen Poots and set in Marrakesh, Morocco to the dulcet, dreamlike tones of Roxy Music‘s “Avalon,” the clip could easily be a fashionable relic from the 70s. See if you can spot top model Liu Wen after the jump (hint: she’s the Asian chick)!

Lily Cole Tames a Wildcat for Vogue Russia

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:06:25 +0000

Lily Cole shares the spotlight with an exquisite panther in the January 2012 issue of Vogue Russia. Posing alongside the wildcat, Cole gives good face for photographer Anthony Maule in looks from Louis Vuitton, Marni and Alexander McQueen. Styled by fashion editor Ekaterina Mukhina, it looks like Cole and cat are about to blast off into the future in their white-washed spacecraft.

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue

Jingle All The Bracelets

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:05:19 +0000

I copied and pasted the lyrics of Jingle Bells into this post last night so I could cleverly doctor it into a fashion rhyme about holiday bracelets. Unfortunately I’m not a poet and what followed was truly horrendous blather that would scare away many of you, dear readers. I quickly abandoned the task to make banana oatmeal bread, but I do leave you with 10 glittering bracelets that jingle with jubilant cheer. Whether for the last week of holiday parties or a boozy New Year’s Eve celebration, your wrists will be stylin’.

Simple yet stunning, this beauty goes from day to night in a flash.

Channel your love for bakelite without breaking the bank.

Gold hardware and black leather is all you need for a chic statement.

Black velvet and a crystal ribbon get an edgy touch, DSQUARED style.

Can you think of a better way to shine at your next holiday party? This bracelet is a glam statement.

Black, white and 12K gold - now here's a piece to go with every outfit.

This cuff is so luxurious, we're having trouble imaging our wrists without it.

Buy this blingy bangle in gold, silver and hematite for maximum effect.

This set of jingling bangles might be the most fun you can have with wrist candy.

Coal resin and gold-tone brass come together for the perfect everyday bracelet.

SHOE ENVY: Marni Mary Jane Shoe

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:32:47 +0000

Preppy, shiny, stylish – all proper adjectives used to describe Marni‘s glossy patent leather Mary Jane Shoe. Pierced patent calfskin leather is mounted on a wooden platform and adorned with a handsome metal buckle. Be a vision in primary colors or cool hues.

Get them (on sale!) for $479 at Marni.com.

Marni & Friends: H&M’s Next Design Collaboration

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:33:04 +0000

Lines forming from Los Angeles to Tokyo. A high-profile fashion show featuring Prince and Nicki Minaj. The entire collection selling out within minutes of going on sale. Donatella Versace moving her face for the first time in decades. Twas a highly successful collaboration between H&M and Versace, one the retail chain will no doubt find hard to replicate. Although that doesn’t mean it’s not going to give it a try when H&M’s next diffusion line with Marni hits 260 stores and the interwebs in March.

Marni’s founder and creative director, Consuelo Castiglioni – above with H&M’s Margareta van den Bosch – mined some of her favorite pieces and the label’s predilection for prints to create the capsule collection, with styles for both men and women.

Well, with spring around the corner…and down the block, across the street and a bit to the left, the Marni x H&M collabo might arrive just in time. If the runways were any indication, the season will be popping with prints and combusting with color — but what do you say, dear readers: are you excited for some marked-down Marni? [WWD]

Vogue Australia Goes to Africa and Back

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:06:41 +0000

It’s a multi-national, mutli-continent affair in Vogue Australia‘s December issue as photographer Max Doyle, stylist Naomi Smith, actress Isabel Lucas and model Katie Fogarty pack up for the African frontier.

Cover girl Lucas plays the fair-haired, fair-skinned outsider, finding sophistication in the wilderness with looks from Bottega Veneta, Marni, Tommy Hilfiger, Miu Miu, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile Fogarty is immersed in tribal prints and the occasional headwrap from the runways of Burberry, Balenciaga, Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Giorgio Armani and Maison Martin Margiela.

Photos: Image Amplified and Fashion Gone Rogue

Full Color Spectrum of Spring Fashion Week

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:25:34 +0000

Amongst the bevy of busy prints that has shaped this fashion week, we’ve noticed how equally represented Roy G. Biv has been. These shades, however, are unique to now, with a sense of vibrancy. According to designers in the Big 4: New York, London, Milan and Paris, it’s going to be a colorful Spring. Taste the rainbow.

The red of next spring is primarily bold. Think fire trucks and Louboutin soles.

In contrast to this past spring's tangerine, this orange has gone pumpkin, with reddish bronze undertones.

Just shy of neon, this near-blinder shows hints of marigold. It's vibrant and saturated, ready to tackle any busy print in a fight for loudness.

Green is feeling minty fresh. The pastel finish is crisp and clean.

True blue is blowing up cobalt. There's a great depth in this striking color.

Baby got back to the hue of blue that kisses the sky through a layer of mist.

Lavender sweeps in with an essence of calm. The color is regal, light as a princess (not nearly as light at Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - skinny bid).

Carine Roitfeld’s Barneys Lookbook For Less

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:46:27 +0000

While she is no longer the editrice of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld is still turning it out, now on her own terms. In her latest project, she styled the Barneys lookbook, gathering a collection of werqing women that move her, and dressed them in that way that made French Vogue so epic. Here, we’ve taken five of our favorite looks and (though we’d love to go to Barneys for them, a. these pieces are not available online, and b. pshh we wish) found their essences for less.

Izabel Goulart, a Brazilian model whom Carine discovered at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, turns it in a Mugler top.

For a cut-out zig, zag into this ribboned and mesh-topped tunic from Topshop for $66.

For the zag on a long sleeve shirt, check out what Karl Lagerfeld did for Macy’s for $99. Pair it with Tom Ford sunglasses for a killer downtown look.

Olympia Scarry in Haider Ackermann

Fei Fei Sun in Bottega Veneta

Crystal Renn in L'Wren Scott

Mary Frey in Stella McCartney

Saskia de Brauw in Nina Ricci

Victoire de Castellane in Azzedine Alaïa

Malgosia Bela in Celine

Vanessa Traina in Altuzarra

Joan Smalls in Commes des Garçons and Gianvito Rossi

Marie Agnes Gillot in Ann Demeulemeester

Theodora Richards in Rodarte

Izabel Goulart in Mugler and Gianvito Rossi

Dasha Zhukova in Proenza Schouler

Daphne Groeneveld in Rochas

China Chow in Giambattista Valli

Bambou in Lanvin

Melanie Huynh in Yves Saint Laurent

Alexandra Richards in Maison Martin Margiela

Jessica Hart in Marc Jacobs

Carolyn Murphy in Marni and Gianvito Rossi

Marie-Amélie Sauvé in Balenciaga

Giovanna Battaglia in Junya Watanabe

Naomi Cambell in Fendi

6 Bad Hair Day Remedies to Mask Your Mop

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:37:28 +0000

Rain, extreme heat and shit luck can turn a beautifully groomed coif into a hive of disaster. Some days, the colossal amounts of products or heat styling tools fail as attempted remedies, and there’s nothing left to do but use the “bad hair day” excuse. But your poor defenses will no longer be accepted as we have 6 bad hair day remedies that work every time. Love ‘em, or leave your look dying in the dust.

Photo: Hot Beauty Health

SHOE ENVY: Marni Suede Wedges

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:04:54 +0000

With the color combination Port Red, Curry and Deep Blue, you can bask in the luxurious nature of these Marni Suede Wedges without actually seeing them; the vision of their beauty is almost enough. Maybe the most handsome wedge we’ve seen for this fall, this slingback, peep toe, Mary Jane will have your feet in a blissful tizzy.

SHOE ENVY: Marni Cutout Leather & Suede Sandals

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:00:16 +0000

Talk about making a statement. Lost somewhere between the worlds of fashion and architecture, the Marni Cutout Leather and Suede Sandals are suspended in space and time, looking for a home on the lucky feet of someone just as interesting. Hello, we’ve found you, you’re home.

16 Geometric Swimsuits to Jog Your Memory

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:16:40 +0000

Jog my memory? Which memories? See, we forget so easily. I’m talking about memories of being naked (or as close to appropriately publicly naked as possible) during the summer. That’s why I’m showing you 16 bathing suits that are geometrically inspired. To, you know, remind you to get in shape.

1. H&M – A zig zag gem for $3.99.

2. Zingara – Bright stripe skimp.

3. L*Space – Fringe benefits of a one piece.

4. Adidas by Jeremy Scott – Get some fries to cover that shake.

5. Bambola – Squares within squares within stripes.

6. Roxy – Triangled triangles.

7. Concrete Jungle – Black and white bits.

8. Diane Von Furstenberg – Stripes like these illude optically.

9. Matthew Williamson – These shapes are a bit straggly, but super cute. Just be fit in it.

10. Mara Hoffman – Aztec two piece.

11. Dsquared2 – White looks even brighter on a tan.

12. Missoni – It’s so busy, you can get away with a little pooch until you get it together. And it’s Missoni, so it’s all good.

13. Paul Smith – Curves are cool, too.

14. Marni – Bubbled repeat on a high waist will conceal you.

15. VPL – Strap it on and make angles.

16. All Saints – Sparkle Aztec, sparkle.

If the sight of all these skimpy little things doesn’t inspire you to get off of your seat, stop blogging for a goddamn minute, quit skiving off yoga and go for a run maybe I’d be ready for a swimsuit!! Oh, wait, this is about you, not me. Yeah. Um. My memory is a little hazy. Time to start jogging.

Model and Actress Amber Anderson in Hipnosis Optica by Benjamin Kanarek for Harper’s BAZAAR en Español

Benjamin Kanarek — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:42:49 +0000

From: Benjamin Kanarek Blog

With a touch of a ’60s feel in her Vidal Sassoon and Peggy Moffitt haircut, Amber Anderson Model and Actress is posing for Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español, May 2011 presenting the major Ready-to-Wear Fashion Trends of the Spring-Summer 2011 Collections. (You can also read more about Amber Anderson: here).

Sensational Graphic Prints of Stripes and Waves from Diane Von Furstenberg, Azzedine Alaïa, Moschino, Playful Polka Dots from Moschino and Marni Scuba and Cycling look, Titillating Tribal Prints from Etro to Cacharel that makes you want to dance all night long, Savory Solid and Block Colors from Jill Sander long tube line dress and Louis Vuitton jumpsuit, as well as an Abstract Illusion leather vacuum-packed dress from Maison Martin Margiela.

Take bold and brash risks this season in Mixing and Matching. “Melange” is the key in coming up with your own delightfully invigorating new look. Don’t be Afraid and Mix It Up!

Hipnosis Optica

The unique furniture pieces from Designers and Fine Artists featured at La Galerie Italienne in Paris, immerse us in a graphic, vitaminized color, contemporary shaped universe which defines the fashion ambiance of the Season.

The Behind the Scenes Video

Hipnosis Optica with Amber Anderson by Benjamin Kanarek in Harper’s BAZAAR en Español – May 2011 issue

Watch the Behind the Scene’s Video

The Team

Photography and Co-Creative Direction by Benjamin Kanarek
Co-Creative Direction & Video Direction by Frédérique Renaut
Model: Amber Anderson @ Oui Management
Fashion Editor: Alexandra Elbim
Make Up by Angelik Iffennecker @ Marie-France Thavonekham
Hair by Sébastien le Corroller @ Airport
Manicure by Kamel @ B Agency
Digital Retouching by Freddy Baby, Paris

Assitants
Benjamin Kanarek’s Assistant: Timothée d’Arco
Alexandra Elbim’s Assistants: Marie Dehé
Angelik Iffennecker’s Assistant: Véronique Reina

Special Thanks to Thierry Bys for his help & support

Special Thanks to La Galerie Italienne

Soundtrack Credits

Stereophonics, Pedalpusher
N*E*R*D, Baby Doll
The Kills, I Call It Love

Guys Guide To Coachella: Day 2

McArthur Joseph — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:15:12 +0000

Coachella starts tomorrow and if you haven’t planned your outfits for the weekend then we’ve got your back. If you followed yesterday’s guide then your first day at the festival will go phenomenal. Today I’m going to tackle what to wear on the 2nd day of Coachella by the weather and artist lineup.

Weather: High of 98

Key Artists: Arcade Fire, Bright Eyes, The Kills, Erykah Badu, Scissor Sisters, Lil B, Yelle & The New Pornographers

From the info above one can deduced that that acts that day are super young, hip, and laid back. Most importantly it is going to be hotter than Hades. For Saturday’s look you are going to keep the a young and fresh look all while trying to fight heatstroke. The only way I know how to pull both of these missions off is to go with a modern hippie look.

The signature piece of any hippie is tie-dye. To achieve this look you can pick up a great cut tank from Urban Outfitters. On bottom you can maintain your cool and sanity by pairing your tie-dye with these Marni tailored shorts. The shorts are simplistic enough to fit into the hippie culture but cut for the modern man.

As far as footwear goes try to avoid sandals at all costs. There are going to be a lot of people stomping around and your feet are bound to be a target. Not to mention that most mens feet are not attractive enough to have people staring at them. This is why you can pick up these Vans. They are super distressed and super comfortable.

When it comes to accessories they can be as tame or as wild as you want them to be. A straw fedora will keep your head away from the harsh rays and give you a more bohemian look. no matter how big of a hippie you are a man should always be wearing a timepiece. Why no go super funky them with this vintage American Apparel one. To top everything off why not just pop on a pair of bright colored wayfarers. they don’t necessarily need to be expensive. You can get a pair for $5 anywhere because they’re bound to get lost or broken in the chaos and true hippies don’t believe in all that consumerism.

Muse of the World: Supers Are Doing It for Themselves

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:49:49 +0000

Tyra is going to Harvard; Kate gets Addict’d for Dior and drunk on love for Comic Relief; and Crystal boogies down on a boogie board. And for a full helping of supers, a shameless plug: The Top 25 Greatest Supermodels of the Past 50 Years – The 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s/00s.

- In the wake of the disaster in Japan (you know, the whole country ceasing to exist and everything) Uniqlo‘s parent company Fast Retailing will donate 1.4 billion yen ($300 million…it sounds more impressive in yen) to organizations aiding the crisis and 700 million yen in clothing. It’s nice when fashion reveals a heart beneath all the loathing. [Racked]

- Tyra Banks on wowing the Ivy League: “…it’s like, well, oh my God, why is a model going to Harvard? But that’s actually a good thing, because when people have low expectations, you’re just constantly going, ‘Ta-da!’ And they’re like, ‘Wow.’ It doesn’t take a lot to wow them when they have low expectations.” That should, like, totally, be Harvard’s new motto! [Fashionologie]

- Emma Watson is slowly taking over the fashion world. First she created a green capsule collection for Alberta Ferretti and now it’s been announced that she’s the newest face for Lancôme. She’s taken some time off from Brown to focus on all her extracurricular endeavors — you hear that, Tyra? Brown’s got an opening! [WWD]

- Kate Moss’s 90-minute commercial for Dior’s new Addict lipstick (an unfortunate name considering their former creative director is currently in rehab) shot by Jonas Åkerlund and featuring music by Duran Duran. In the ad, we get a glimpse into the glamorous life of Kate Moss and shockingly there’s not a single line of coke… [YouTube]

- And we get to see a completely different side of La Moss with her short for Comic Relief where she gets drunk and goes all Fatal Attraction on a teddy bear. 5 bucks this version is more true to life than the Dior ad. [Telegraph]

- For the record, Daphne Guinness does not think Victoria Beckham is an “ugly pig” who “annoys the shit” out of her. She just thinks she couldn’t walk a mile in her 10-inch tranny platforms without the help of a backer. [Fashionista]

- Crystal Renn gets to werq in Marni while hanging a fashionable ten with a Chanel surfboard for the first in the week-long editorial project, Crystal Renn: Identity. For “Surfer,” her identity was apparently Gidget on acid. [Stylecaster]

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.

LINK LOVE: Fashion Gone Rogue

Step Into Exotic Skins & Architectural Heels With tom gunn

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:20:33 +0000

Designers Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn believe shoes should be wearable art. Their shared passion for luxury materials and strong, structured silhouettes led to the launch of their Australian footwear label tom gunn. Described as “sophisticated with an edge,” tom gunn shoes are constructed with materials from the top Italian tanneries and suppliers and have been used by the likes of Prada, Marni, CoSTUME NATIONAL and Gucci. I got a chance to to ask Thompson and Gunn about how they got started, where they find inspiration and how their label has become a shoe industry stand-out.

Were you girls a design team prior to studying at Ars Arpel School in Milan or did you meet there? As a team, did you always want to design shoes or was it something you fell into along the way?
We met when we both started work in the same week as junior designers for an Australian footwear group. We clicked immediately and it wasn’t long before we were planning our own label together. We’ve always both been interested in shoes and our passion and study drew us together. We both studied fashion design in Italy at different times and we’ve worked together now since 2003.

As designers, you maintain a “strong focus on the silhouette” of the shoes for your line tom gunn. Are you inspired by architecture in modern and ancient building? What about the architecture of nature like mountains and valleys?
We are inspired by everything around us. We collect images and photos on an inspiration board when we start to design a new collection and quite often use both modern and ancient architecture as inspiration as well as nature. We then zero in on the small details and take lines and shapes from the image to create the design lines of the shoes.

You source leathers and exotic skins from some of the top Italian tanneries. What about these materials make your shoes stand out from other lines? Has working with such high-end materials changed your perception of the footwear industry as a whole?
We absolutely love working with beautiful Italian leathers and exotic skins. The best quality materials make the shoe much more luxurious and comfortable. Snake and lizard leathers also have such a gorgeous texture that adds another dimension to the design.

There are so many footwear labels using low-end, cheap and plastic materials to keep the prices extremely low. This means you get what you pay for in terms of quality and comfort. Now we strive to use the best materials we can to ensure our shoes are luxurious, comfortable and the wearer will love them!

Do you look to forecasting trends for the colors and textures you use for your collections, or does the inspiration stem from inner creativity? Or is it a mix of both?
We build our colour palette from our images on our inspiration board. We love colour and leathers so we usually choose them first before we even start talking about design details for the collection. We don’t look at forecasting trends but design based on how we’re feeling and on what we would like to have in our shoe collections at that time! Of course, this means we need to wait six months for the shoe we’re coveting at the time, but it’s worth the wait!

Who and what inspires you? From nature to buildings, and blogs to other designers, where do you turn when a creativity block comes along?
Our design time is the most fun part of running the label so we usually come into it bursting with ideas and inspirations we’ve been dreaming about after the previous collection. There are a few amazing blogs including The Selby, Jak & Jil and Sea of Shoes we love looking at and some designers that inspire us are Dries Van Noten, Phoebe Philo of Celine and Consuelo Castiglioni of Marni.

It is so amazing tom gunn was awarded Footwear Designer of the Year at the 2010 2threads Fashion Awards. How has this changed the attention toward your brand?
Winning the 2Threads Footwear Designer of the Year was fantastic! It has certainly helped raise the profile of our brand and we have received many more inquiries and press.

You can learn more about tom gunn on the brand’s website.

Vogue Australia Joins the Revolution With a Bold, Bright Outlook

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:53:01 +0000

Model Alina Baikova certainly isn’t shy wearing the brightest colors and boldest patterns from designers like Prada, Marni and Stella McCartney in the spread “Viva La Revolucion” from the March 2011 issue of Vogue Australia. Photographed by Nicole Bentley, it is a street market fanfare in this warm and ornate scene.

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Is Tom Gunn Tim’s Illegitimate Child??

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:42:27 +0000

No. Deepest apologies. Tom Gunn is more of a sandal than a scandal. It is a brand of shoes from the land down under by co-designers Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn. I’m a little concerned that the name is so close to our favorite motivational fashion consultant, but if Prada, Costume National, Marni and Gucci are all using these heels, I’m sure they’ll make it work.

Tom Gunn uses the finest Italian leathers and exotic skins. They did study the craft at the Ars Arpel School in Milan, after all. They’ve created an array of heights from the disco-clog-platform sandal to the flat jazzy lace ups. The creamy pumps have an angular jut of color, and the heel is cut like a diamond. The skin sneaking cutouts at the bottom lean a little gladiator, but they seem to look future-ward rather than back.

I think Tim Gunn would approve of what’s going on here. Carry on.

15 Designers To Stick Under Your Spring Dresses

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:59:15 +0000

Wearing a dress over pants: It may sound like bait for Joan Rivers and the fashion police, but designers from Alber Elbaz at Lanvin toMarni’s Consuelo Castiglioni sent the unconventional silhouette down Spring runways.

Givenchy’s three-piecer

Slitting the difference, at Albino.

Giorgio Armani’s Saharan night.

One of Phoebe Philo’s many tunics, at Celine.

Monochrome, at Cerruti.

Diaphanous layers, at Dries Van Noten.

Easy does it, at Fendi.

Army, but not drab, at Lanvin.

The life aquatic, at Marni.

Gypset chic from Antonio Marras.

Osman’s crisp take on the look.

Sheer trousers with a leather tux stripe, at Pedro Lourenço.

A vision of the future, at Gareth Pugh

Going with the flow, at Richard Chai Love

Gilded treasure from Rodarte.

At Richard Chai Love, the designer said, “It was all about playing with new proportions and unexpected layering.” Chai, who tossed long tunics and slipdresses over flowy pants, added, “It’s important that the fabric has movement.” If you want to experiment with the trend, try swapping out your tights and leggings for see-through trousers asGivenchy’s Riccardo Tisci,Pedro Lourenço, andGiorgio Armani all did for effects that ranged from punk to gypset. (credit: Style.com/ facehunter)

MADISON Black Friday Sale

McArthur Joseph — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:31:06 +0000

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Rihanna Struts Her Marni

Josh Linam — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:59:58 +0000

Rihanna spotted on the streets of London wearing sheepskin Marni coat.

Love this coat!

Accessories: A Little of This and A Little of That

FashionIndie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:01:44 +0000

1. Dries Van Noten 2. Marni 3. Dries Van Noten 4. Gabriele Frantzen 5. & 6. Eddie Borgo 7. Helene Zubeldia 8. Ben Amun 9. Alexis Bittar

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I’m really lovin the Eddie Borgo Cuff with the red stones and the Dries Van Noten black bead necklace!

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This Week’s Net-A-Porter "Lust List"

FashionIndie — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:10:11 +0000

1. Churchs 2. Thurley 3. Rachel Gilbert 4. & 5. Kenneth J. Lane 6. Bijoux Heart cuff 7. Notte by Marchesa 8. Oscar de la Renta 9. Kenneth J. Lane 10. Bijoux Heart 11. Julien MacDonald 12. Roberto Cavalli 13. Isabel Marant 14. Roberto Cavalli 15. Kenneth J. Lane 16. Thurley 17. Donna Karan 18. Jil Sander 19. Giambattista Valli 20. Yves Saint Laurent 21. Oscar de la Renta 22. Burberry Prorsum 23. Narciso Rodriguez 24. Donna Karan 25. Thurley 26. Kenneth J. Lane 27. Giambattista Valli fringed belt 28. Thurley 29. Rachel Gilbert 30. Roksanda Ilincic 31. Paul & Joe Sister 32. Julien MacDonald 33. Roberto Cavalli 34. Churchs 35. Doma 36. Giambattista Valli 37. Oscar de la Renta 38. A.P.C. 39. Lotta Stensson 40. Tom Binns 41. Bijoux Heart 42. Catherine Malandrino 43. Doma 44. Sigerson Morrison 45. Isabel Marant 46. Current/Elliott 47. Doma 48. Marc Jacobs 49. Burberry Prorsum 50. Superfine 51.Milly 52. Max Azria 53. Red Valentino 54. Citizens of Humanity 55. Red Valentino 56. Temperley London 57. Matthew Williamson 58. & 59. Milly 60. Thakoon 61. Bottega Veneta 62. Milly 63. & 64 Matthew Williamson 65. Preen 66. Matthew Williamson 67. Oscar de la Renta 68. Milly 69. & 70. Marni 71. Theory 72. Christian Louboutin 73. Milly 74. Malene Birger 75. Vionnet 76. Stella McCartney 77. Thakoon 78. Temperley London 79. Halston jumpsuit 80. Temperley London 81. Stella McCartney 82. Alexander McQueen 83. Halston 84. Just Cavalli 85. Haute Hippie 86. Jason Wu 87. Max Azria 88. Thakoon 89. Alice by Temperley 90. Julien MacDonald 91. Haute Hippie 92. Bird by Juicy Couture 93. & 94. Haute Hippie 95. & 96 Max Azria 97. Haute Hippie

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RUNWAY: Marni Fall 2010 Womenswear

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:12:29 +0000

1970′s wide cuts and bold colors were in full effect at the Marni Fall 2010 womenswear collection. I’m not too sure there is a market for the couch upholstery looks, but those sheers, Manhattan’s housewives will be all over them.

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The Hair Edition: Milan Fashion Week

Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:04:55 +0000

Here is the best hair from Milan Fashion Week : 1) Alberta Ferretti , 2) Prada, 3) Girogio Armani, 4) Fendi, 5) Marni

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TRENDSPARK: Co Branded Designer Denim

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:22:32 +0000

First, Proenza Schouler teamed up with J Brand to create denim for their Fall 2010 collection. Now we hear Marni and Current/Elliott will be launching a co-branded line of denim later this year. Wonder who’s next?

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Marni Attempts to Grab Attention With Fear

Saynt — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:16:36 +0000

VIDEO: I’m really confused as to what Marni’s point was with this new “attention” grabbing campaign. The lookbook for their Resort collection is a little like watching that video from The Ring, except in 7 days you’ll just most likely just still be regretful you watched it.

SPREAD: ‘Everything and the Farm’ for Vogue November 09

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:50:06 +0000

Photographed by Mario Testino and styled by fashion editor Tonne Goodman, Karlie Kloss gets dirty on the farm in clothes by Marni, Chloé, Yves Saint Laurent, Isaac Mizrahi, Balenciaga, Donna Karan, Paul Smith and A.P.C.

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RUNWAY: Marni Spring 2010

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:30:49 +0000

Marni’s Spring 2010 collection is more or less a “been there, done that” type collection, with the only aspect not making it a total bore being it’s superb styling. With an overarching androgynous, gypsy, hippie vibe, solid color blocked pieces were layered over simple stripes, checkers and florals, finished off with solid color or striped empire waist belts. As per usual, the shoes are a knockout, adding some awesome cutout platforms, mini heels and sandals to the mix.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Marni Spring 2010

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Coke On The Runway

FashionIndie — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:03:27 +0000

Coke on the Runway? Yeah, you never see it but you know what’s happening backstage. Oh, wait, Coca Cola?!? Yeah, I guess that makes more sense.

It’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy and yesterday instead of models with hour-glass figures, the models were shaped like Coke bottles. That’s because they WERE Coke bottles…

Coca-Cola Italy, in collaboration with The Abruzzo Charity Project enlisted 8 female designers to design sleeves for a limited amount of “Coca-Cola Light” bottles (Italy’s version of Diet Coke) to be available starting September 25th. Donatella Versace, Alberta Ferretti, Anna Molinari from Blumarine, Veronica Etro, Silvia Venturini Fendi, Marni’s Consuelo Castiglioni, Angela Missoni and Rossella Jardini at Moschino were the designers asked to participate, they said yes and the result is fabulous.

The proceeds will be used by The Abruzzo Charity Project to help people/families affect by the devastating earthquake last year.

They kicked off the project at Fashion Week on Friday by showing the designs on the runway in the form of Coke bottles walking the runway…great idea.

“Moschino”

“Missoni”

“Marni”

“Fendi”

“Etro”

“Alberta Ferretti”

“Blumarine” (My favorite of the designs)

“Donatella Versace”

Last year at the exact same time, Coca-Cola asked Roberto Cavalli to design bottles featuring his staple animal spots and stripes and it was very successful. This was the amazing result:

Oh how I wish these bottles were available here in the US. I may have to plan a trip back to my family’s homeland, see some relatives and enjoy a designer bottle of soda…

Kisses Bitches…

Glamour Whore…xoxo

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THE TEN: Best Neckpieces

ShirleyWarner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:18 +0000

Neck wear is huge this season, from multi-beaded to leather, necklaces are the must have accessory of the fall.

1. Malene Birger 2. Ranjana Kahn 3. Ranjana Kahn 4. Ranjana Kahn 5. Ranjana Kahn 6. Aida Kibur 7. Fendi 8. Marni 9. Lanvin 10. Rumor

If you are interested in any of these beauties, check them out on shopstyle.com for store information.

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Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

Corey Moran — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:59:20 +0000

I love the color palette for this collection. It reminds me of an early 90′s grunge movie if that makes sense. They are dark, dismal, and when you least expect it Marni throws in a splash of blue. The patterns are pretty good too!

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

Marni: Spring 2010 Collection Preview

Corey Moran — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:50:34 +0000

Marni can do no wrong in my book! What do you think of this little snippet of the Spring 2010 collection?

Gallery: Marni: Spring 2010 Collection Preview

via Selectism

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Marni Mens S/S 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:39:57 +0000

Not sure how this is S/S 2010 but here it is….

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MOMENTS OF STYLE: Parsons Fashion Benefit

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:00:42 +0000

It’s always interesting to see how certain runway pieces translate into event outfits, especially when they are worn by real life women instead of models. I also love that some pieces are altered to be more ‘ready to wear’ which gives them more life, although I must admit that it’s not fair that celebs get to wear collections not yet available for me to purchase.

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Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

Corey Moran — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:52:23 +0000

Marni is gearing up for Fall with another pretty solid collection. The collection is a solid mix of dress pants with plaids, jumpers and coats. I love how the pants featured above bunch a bit at the knee and continue to be slim to the ankle. The collection definitel has some solid highlight pieces.

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

via Selectism

Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

Corey Moran — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:36:46 +0000

Marni released all the images for their upcoming Fall 2009 Collection, and I will say that it is one of my favorites so far. The collection shows a more elegant side to a Marc Jacobs-esque grunge look. The patterns and fabric choices are great, and the way the pieces are styled in these shots is great. I am a big fan of the colored and hiked legging looking pants, and the outwear is very well done.

Gallery: Marni: Fall 2009 Collection

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Shop Indie: Special Promo From Mona Moore

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:32:51 +0000

If you love designer shoes, you will love this special promotion that Mona Moore is offering to our readers. All you have to do is mention FashionIndie when selection your final purchases (call to purchase) and you will receive 50% off. Now, that’s better than the Saks Sale. Designers include Y-3, Yohji Yamamoto, Marni, Dries Van Noten, Anne Demeulemeester, and others.

Is It Just Me?

Kirby Marzec — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:00:44 +0000

Don’t get me wrong, I am absolutely in love with the patterns, prints, layers and colors used in the Marni S/S 2009 collection, but this styling seen on the runway isn’t exactly practical. The mixing and matching is completely fair game for high fashion runway, but I honestly don’t know a single place I could wear all of these prints and layers without people thinking I got dressed in the dark. Is it just me or is the Marni stylist’s aesthetic unwearable?

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Trends of Fashion Week

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:59:31 +0000

Calvin Klein: one word neon. Bright, bold, and requiring sunglasses

Ermenegildo Zegna: classic tailoring in classic neutral summer shades – oh and two pink suits.

Belstaff: Lots of shiny patent macs and plenty of colour to end Milan men’s fashion week.

Trends off the catwalk

THE GOOD

Bow ties – and not a dinner jacket in sight. A little ridiculous but harmless. This is men’s fashion week, let them have their fun.

THE BAD

Orange espadrilles – keep them to the beach love.

THE UGLY

Is a Versace Lamborghini too much? Possibly, but it might just have been the best looking fashion accessory of the week.

People

Armani pulled the big shots in again – this time for his mainline collection, Giorgio Armani. Clive Owen and Adrien Brody graced the front row. Full marks for the biggest A list attendees.

Source: TimesOnline

Images: NY Mag