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10 Fall Trends On The Rise

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:14:23 +0000

With New York Fashion Week over and done, we get to see what designers latched onto which wavelengths, sending down similar looks for us to love. Whether it’s an outlined slimming technique, laser technology treated leather, or the red wine that everyone in fashion’s been drinking, there are some trends that have permeated the runways. We’ve gathered 10 trends that have turned our heads from the indie runways up to the big guys’ catwalks. See what you may be wearing in 6 months time, or sooner.

See the future ahead.

Pulling some tricks from Stella McCartney this outlining trick slims and stuns all at once. it tricks the eye into giving the body perfect curves.

Color blocking has been vertically integrated. Split the scene two-faced for a cool contrast.

The hues run deep in Fall 2012, but none deeper than burgundy. Red wine flooded nearly every runway this week, and left us delightfully buzzed.

Perhaps inspired by the multitude of collar necklaces that have surfaced since Spring, collars are now stepping into the light, taking on their own colors separate from the rest of the garment. And it pops in a way that you won't have to lift it up.

Fanny who? These waist bags are all grown up, and some have even doubled. Hands and shoulders-free has become so chic.

The boob tube turned fuzzy as black and white meshed like a snowy television. The signal may not be coming in clear, but the trend certainly is.

Designers are pointing out your sexiest curves: hips, boobs, shoulders. On point.

Jackets hems hit the floor, billowing out behind as you take a step. The look is regal, the effect is long.

Because we live in the future (and Christopher Kane flourished with it last season), laser cut leather lace is cutting out everywhere.

Whether we're getting our athletics on, or yearning for old "glory days," this trickle up trends has saturated the runway and blown up street style. They. Were. Everywhere.

5 Dresses You Need 3D Glasses to See

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:18:20 +0000

3D jumped off of movie screens long ago, and made their way to the Norma Kamali show back in September, and Nicola Formichetti‘s BOFFO pop up shop with a 7-foot three-dimensional Zombie Boy in front. Now designers are sending dresses to the 3rd dimension with screen prints that require 3D glasses to see clearly. Check them out and get those eyes popping.

Combining the familiarity of nature with new technology, this dress is intended to be a distraction from the human body. With 3D glasses, it will take you into a biotechnicolor world. By

Let your insides burst out of you with a skin tight 3D exoskeleton. It comes with a free pair of 3D glasses so you can watch the magic happen in the mirror, and share the shock factor with friends.

There's a wolf in there, but you'll need fancy glasses to see it.

Leaves falling all around the third dimension float down on this dress from

This last one is a pair of leggings, and they're made with 3D digital printing to get your illusions on optical mode.

All A-Board! Marc, Jack and Laz Join CFDA’s Board of Members

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:46:21 +0000

The Council of Fashion Designers of America had their bi-annual meeting this week where they elected three new designers to their board: Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez.

Photo: Terry Richardson...duh

I would’ve thought that Marc was already on the board, if not president Diane von Furstenbrerg‘s girl Friday, but mazel to the kids, who were nominated by the board of directors way back in July. They’ll be joining the ranks of 26 designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa and Norma Kamali. Meanwhile, Nicole Miller, John Bartlett and Richard Lambertson are leaving the board of directors to join the Emeritus board. [WWD]

#CzechItOut: 12 Spring Spa Swimsuits

Jessica Lapidos — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:38:12 +0000

You might have seen my packing Czech list for this spa journey I’m on through the Czech Republic. I neglected to include that I brought just one swimsuit with me – a neon striped bottom and reversible bandeau top. Such an efficient packer, thought I. What I didn’t realize was how few massages I’d be getting, and how many bath houses I’d be swimming in. The Czech spa triangle is famous for is natural mineral water springs – for drinking and bathing – that hold cures for many illnesses and make your skin look sensational. Thus far I’ve swum in the mineral caves of the Castle Bath Spa in Karlovy Vary, the public family mineral pool at the Aquaforum in Frantiskovy Lazne (where I also got a hot stone massage from the hot son of the hot DILF spa owner – more on that later), and the royal roman bath house at the Maria Spa in Marianske Lazne (from which I’m currently writing). With that – I wish I could have brought these 12 Spring 2012 swimsuits with me. Czech It Out.

Anatomy of a Handbag: NYFW Spring 2012

Lester Brathwaite — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:34:15 +0000

Now that the swarms of photogs, editors, bloggers, stylists and what-have-yous have descended on Milan Fashion Week, we here at FashionIndie can finally take some time out to reflect on the hectic week that was New York Fashion Week by rifling through our still bursting bags. Nothing tells the details of debauchery like the contents of a lady’s purse.

Amanda‘s Bag, Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

1. Tilly & William Armer

2. House keys/coke spoons

3. Wallet

4. Makeup bag with assorted contents: MAKE UP FOR EVER Duo Mat Powder Foundation, Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer, Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional, Benefit Cosmetics Play Stick, Lancôme Le Crayon Khol Eyeliner, Dolce & Gabbana Lip Gloss, Benefit Cosmetics Big Beautiful Eyes, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, Shiseido Shimmering Rouge

5. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

6. Business card for Time Will Tell Watches

7. Other assorted business cards

8. M.Patmos cheat sheet

9. Norma Kamali 3D glasses and lookbook

10. Front row seat card for Anne Bowen

11. Sunglasses

12. KAUFMANFRANCO lookbook

13. Broken POS Apple Earphones

14. Hugo Naturals French Lavender Hand Sanitizer

15. Sephora makeup brushes

16. FashionIndie Mixtape Vol. 4

17. Hand creme from some gift bag

18. FashionIndie stickers

19. iPhone 4

20. Piazza Sempione tote

21. Macbook

22. Go green wireless phone charger

23. Concept Korea lookbook

24. Lemon-Lime Emergen-C

#NYFW Round-Up: FashionIndie’s Faves from New York Spring 2012

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:00:36 +0000

There’s a definite consensus around the FashionIndie office regarding this season at the tents: lackluster. Gone was the excitement and the thrill of the new and in its stead stood a circus comprised of the old guard impatiently appraising the crop of would-be streetstyle stars and the army of bloggers hanging about as they waded through the muck of the nameless and the irrelevant to find a collection onto which to pin their ever-dwindling hopes . Still, there were a few shows that set the five barely-beating hearts of FashionIndie racing and had our backs aching to be clothed in their bright and bold designs.

Sam‘s Faves

Prabal/Style.com

- Ralph Lauren: “For the ostrich feather boas.”

- Diane von Furstenberg: For handing out little American flags in honor of 9/11 and for making an outfit that anyone could wear.

- Prabal Gurung: “For using one print 100 ways, and also for clever cutouts.”

- 3.1 Phillip Lim: ”For his tasty sherbert color palette.”

- The Row: “For dressing the old ladies that the Olsen twins were born to be.”

#NYFW: What’s the First Thing You’re Doing After the Show?

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:39:12 +0000

Fashion Week is the time of year when we can get inside the heads of all the creative types that dominate New York City. We are taking this opportunity to ask a question a day to all the industry pros we meet for a quick fashion fix. Today’s question: What’s the first thing you’re doing after the show?

“We have a lot of work to do when we get back to the office. There are a lot of new projects to work on, so I’m going to play catch-up.” -Norma Kamali

“Take my heels off.” -Karen Ko, Owner & Designer of k2o

“Eat lunch. My time slot is 1-2 p.m.” -Marcia Patmos, designer of M.Patmos

“Go back to work, then maybe get drunk later that night.” -Hyden Yoo

“Smoke a cigarette.” -Joseph Janus, BODHI Creative Director

#NYFW: Terry Richardson, Jessica Stam, Chanel Iman, and Erin Wasson Discuss their First Fashion Moments

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:11:08 +0000

Aila Wang, Photo via The Cut

“When I was 15 and first got scouted to be a model, I didn’t know anything about fashion. I started paying attention to fashion by collecting magazines and tearing out pictures of models and putting them on my walls.” – Jessica Stam

“When I walked in the Marc Jacobs show in 2006.” – Chanel Iman

“I sneaked into the Valentino show when I was 17.” – Ronen Jehezkel, Parke & Ronen

“I’m 100 years old now, but when I graduated, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. It was the early 60s, and I wasn’t fitting in with the Mad Men style of the times. But then I went to London where things we’re really beginning and fit in with the movement there. I started designing and six months later had full pages in Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and thought ‘this is what I need to be doing.’ – Norma Kamali

“In about 1993 was the first fashion show I ever attended. It was in an old theater in Paris and it was so amazing, so exciting.” – Terry Richardson

“My first fashion event was probably when I was 10 and at the YMCA. It was a ‘fashion show’ but really it was kids walking on the stage waving to their parents.” – Erin Wasson

“My first fashion event was probably in 2005. I was in New York and I couldn’t tell you the name of the designer, but there were a lot of very pretty women there.” – Amare Stoudemire, NY Knicks

“Two years ago at SoHo House in New York, a friend of mine was putting on these weekly fashion shows for different designers. There were models, synchronized swimmers, acrobats – the works. It was really cool and we went every week that summer.”- Carrie Preston, True Blood

“I went to Central Saint Martins and the first fashion show I ever went to was the graduate end-of -year show. Antonio Berardi was graduating that year, and I remember how great that show was. It can be a very emotive, incredible experience – it sort of speaks to something in your soul. It reinforced to me that this is right, that I loved what I was doing”. – Annabel Tollman

Fashion Shows in 3-D, Coming to a Runway Near You

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:16:51 +0000

Norma Kamali and Nicola Formichetti are among a few select designers utilizing 3-D technology this New York Fashion Week.

A 3-D avatar of Zombie Boy

“Video is more descriptive, more entertaining and, really, the most detailed way to present a collection,” said Kamali,who will be showing her spring 2012 collection via a 3-D short film on September 14th. In addition to the film, Kamali created a 3-D lookbook that can be viewed in different formats — including the good ole-fashioned red-and-blue cardboard glasses — at normakamali3d.com starting September 15th.

Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti on the other hand worked with fantasy-gaming company, CCP Games, to create a video featuring an avatar of his muse, Zombie Boy aka Rick Genest. The video that will be shown on a seven-foot screen at Formichetti’s BOFFO pop-up store opening September 8th at 57 Walker St. Viewers will also be able to manipulate the angle and speed of the video using an iPad docked at a nearby podium.

In the video, Zombie Boy wears a leather jacket designed specifically for the 3-D environment and while Formichetti concedes that they could “make that into a product,” he’s “excited for the idea that it doesn’t actually exist in the physical world. It’s not about a product or a T-shirt. It’s about a new idea.”

And I’m excited for this 3-D interactive video, mostly because I’m a nerd at heart; though I will say, real Zombie Boy is a lot cuter — and, funny enough, less creepy — than avatar Zombie Boy. [NYT]

Worst Tan Lines of Miami Swim Week

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:22 +0000

At last week’s Miami Swim Week, designers ran the gamut between the skimpiest bikini to full coverage one pieces. Then there’s that are in between that, that leaves the funkiest tan lines behind. We found the bathing suits that, while they may look super cool on, will have you looking a rather streaky naked.

While the print is less controversial than her previous Hindu disaster, Lisa Blue now seems to want you to leave the beach with a barcode on your belly.

A model walks the runway for the Diesel show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at Raleigh Hotel on July 14, 2011 in Miami Beach, Florida.

These Beach Bag Essentials are a Shore Thing

Amanda Gabriele — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:19:39 +0000

It can be difficult to plan for a beach trip. What will you need in your bag and what can stay in the car or at home? With beach weather fully upon us, we asked the same questions. After thinking about it for some time and researching our favorite brands, we came up with 11 beach essentials you can’t leave home without. We even through in the beach bag so you don’t have to.

1. Lucky Brand Lazy Days Macrame Tote, $71.20 – The perfect color and texture for a day at the beach.

2. Jack Spade Leather Flask, $125 - Just in case there’s no booze around, you can bring your own.

3. Nalgene OTF Water Bottle, $12 – Alcohol and sun WILL dehydrate you and leave your skin looking nasty. Make sure to drink plenty of water.

4. Sun & Sand Yellow Striped Straw Hat, $20 – Sun protection never looked so chic.

5. Roxy Lucille Flip Flops, $22 – Cute and functional, these beaded sandals are the perfect boho footwear.

6. Assouline American Fashion Travel, $45 – Get inspired and plan your next trip while soaking up the sun.

7. Clarins Sunscreen Soothing Cream SPF 20, $37.50 – This anti-aging, water-resistant sunscreen soothes while it protects.

8. NARS Cosmetics Multi Protect Primer SPF 30, $39 – Fortified with anti-oxidants, this primer works both on and off the beach.

9. Norma Kamali Bill Embellished Halterneck Bikini Top and High-Waisted Briefs, $450/$4oo – You will be a siren in this gorgeous vintage-inspired two-piece.

10. Converse Backstage With The Band Sunglasses, $58 – Over-sized for ultimate sun protection and fab factor.

11. CALYPSO St. Barth Kimberly Dress, $195 – The perfect frock to throw over your bikini when it’s time for lunch on the boardwalk.

12. Marimekko Unikko Pink and Red Beach Towel, $85 – You’ll never lose your place in the sand with this bright towel as your guide.

If you have any questions about the items or brands shown above, tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

Oprah’s Favorite Things Cost About $23.8 Million: Or, What Happens When Everyone Gets a Prius

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:29:48 +0000

According to Jezebel, who bravely and and altruistically estimated each year’s value of Oprah’s Favorite Things (OFT) — that bygone seasonal orgasm of mass consumerism and mass hysteria — Oprah dropped about $23.8 million on making her studio audience cream their relaxed fit khakis since 2002. But in Oprah money, that’s equivalent to a trip to the grocery store and a mani-pedi with Gayle.

2002 – The first OFT was a subtle affair. Clocking in at $730,500, highlights included key lime pie and a J. Lo velour sweatsuit. You gotta start somewhere.

2003 – O then proceeded to crack the million dollar mark, $1,527,750. This is when she started throwing $600 watches and $400 Blackberries at people.

2004 – Shit went down. $4,299,600. We’re talking flat screen TVs ($2,299), spa trips ($850), $11,000 bedding and a $2000 laptop. Suffice to say, there were no J. Lo sweatsuits.

2005 – A little more conservative. $2,211,600. We got a little Ralph Lauren, a little Burberry, an Apple iPod and the big ticket item, a $2400 diamond watch.

2006 – This year’s studio audience must have been PISSED. Facing criticism that she had been basically feeding into American’s capitalist greed, Oprah gave her studio audience camcorders and a $1000 credit card to perform (and record) a good deed. Cost = $390,000.

2007 - So that happened, a lesson was learned by no one and then Oprah dropped $2,364,000 on some hideous footwear ($120), the super awesome Planet Earth DVD box set and a $3800 refrigerator. I wonder if that included shipping and handling?

2008 - Remember the recession? Yeah, me neither, but Oprah did and so she shafted her audience again with an installment of “Thrifty Favorite Things.” An H&M swimsuit ($15), a Norma Kamali suit ($350) and something known as “Fit Flops” ($50) broke the bank at $210,600.

2009 – Oprah didn’t even bother this year. There was no OFT, no one checking under their seats for anything, no one jumping up and down in an embarrassing fit of ecstasy. The end was nigh.

2010 – Lulled into a false sense of security, Oprah struck with what would be her Biggest and Last Favorite Things Ever. A bittersweet moment, no doubt, but one still considerably sweet at a cost of $12,075,000. Diamonds! Cashmere! $700 cruises! $3600 3D televisions! $500 iPads! And the grand daddy of all prizes, a $22,000 Volkswagen Beetle! Crying, jumping, hyperventilating, heart palpitations, etc. followed.

And that’s all she wrote. To those lucky couple hundred of people who got to bask in the glory of Oprah as she screamed in your face about gifts you could otherwise never afford, I salute you. To the less fortunate souls from 2006, 2008 and 2009, at least you got to bask in the glory of Oprah yelling in your face about something.

That’s more than many of us will ever be able to say. [Jezebel]

Sidewalk Catwalk Exhibition From The Fashion Center

Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:25:55 +0000

GALLERY: Sidewalk Catwalk exhibition

If you’re going to Times Square, don’t forget to check out the outside exhibition by the Fashion Center situated on Broadway between Times Square and Herald Square. Some great designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Isaac Mizrahi, Nicole Miller, Diane von Furstenberg, Norma Kamali, Ralph Rucci, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Betsey Johnson and more have designed and dressed their own custom mannequins. A visit highly is recommended! More info here.

Want To Know What Makes The City Stylish? Diane Von Furstenberg Has The AnsweT

Saynt — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:23:08 +0000

The TimesCenter will be hosting a panel featuring Diane Von Fursternberg, Prabal Gurung, Norma Kamali and the ever present Fern Mallis. The fashionites will be discussing what it takes to make this city stylish, and hopefully dishing on Fashion Week plans…

Tuesday | July 20, 2010

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

At TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York City.

For additional information or to purchase advance tickets, which are $30 plus service fees

Call 1.888.NYT.1870 or visit www.TimesTalks.com.

Norma Kamali Launches Hi Tech Mannequin

McArthur Joseph — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:44:19 +0000

Designer Norma Kamli ‘s “CatWalk Becomes TechWalk ” mannequin was unveiled yesterday as apart of the Sidewalk Catwalk public art exhibition on Broadway in New York City.

Kamali has partnered with ScanLife mobile technology to bring a new dimension to her new mannequin. Passerby can download the app at getscanlife.com and scan the 2-D bar codes with any Blackberry, iPhone, cell phone or mobile device that contains a camera. Once scanned, these bar codes will the user to learn more about the designer and the Norma Kamali Collection through videos, photos, and press clippings.

All are invited to experience the “TechWalk” on Broadway between 41st & 42nd streets in NYC.

Whitney Port Wears Fashions From Walmart

Saynt — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:31:34 +0000

Whitney Port was spotted rocking a $15 Susie Rose for Walmart A-line tube dress [view full collection] on the way to a photoshoot at Smashbox Studios yesterday. The reality star sure knows how to look good on a budget, a trait she shares with our own Becka Alexander, who’ll hit up Walmart for basics from Norma Kamali. What do you think of Whitney’s look?

SHOP: Norma Kamali for Walmart Trench, $35

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:10:04 +0000

Not many designer for retail collaborations impress, yet the Norma Kamali for Walmart line has been a hit with both Norma fans and Walmart customers. This trench is not only classic, it also comes in black or navy, is beautifully designed, looks pricey, and for $35, you can’t afford to not buy it! Available here.

Norma Kamali Unveils Ebay Collection

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:47:11 +0000

Norma Kamali unveiled a wholesale designer collection exclusively for eBay yesterday, she also currently designs for Walmart.

Photos via Racked

Norma Kamali Stud Collection

Rebecca Alexander — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:24:29 +0000

Love Love Love Norma Kamali and everything she does…especially this unafordable stud collection.

Norma Kamali Is The Future of Fashion

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:57:34 +0000

Norma Kamali has been around since the 60s, which makes her quite old, yet she’s keeping it young by doing collections for Walmart (I’m addicted) and incorporating social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube…) for marketing purposes. She has also innovative online shopping by allowing people to try clothes on before buying, you have 48 hours before being charged for an item on normakamali.com.

SOURCE: blackbookmag

SPREAD UM: Hilary Rhoda for WSJ, May 2009

Andy Wass — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:52:38 +0000

After being a little off the fashion radar for a bit, Hilary Rhoda hits the pages of WSJ magazine in swimwear by Eres, Gucci, Chanel, and Norma Kamali.

The May 2009 issue also cites her in the list of contributors, thereby giving models just a little more credit.

The spread, shot in Miami, features one-piece suits, which you can see in action in WSJ’s behind-the-scenes video.

GALLERY: Hilary Rhoda for WSJ.

Not Since Norma Kamali Have Sweatpants Looked This Good

Princess Glover — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:39:23 +0000

L.A. based designer John Ward has revived the idea of luxe sportswear with his new line, Maggie Ward. Taking a fresh, updated approach to modern basics, his Fall 2009 collection features elegant body-hugging leggings, tanks, thin knit sweaters and bodysuits that you probably wouldn’t want to actually do any real physical activity in. Using non-traditional materials such as artesian Japanese fabrics and washable stretch leather and velvet, these pieces only look casual yet are nonetheless comfortable. In addition to opulent details, Ward’s penchant for architecture is evident throughout the collection with the use of geometric patterns and semi-structural designs. From partying to shopping to just plain chillin’, Ward’s blend of simplicity and luxury makes this label a truly transitional staple.

Norma Kamali Changes Online Shopping FOREVER

Saynt — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:05:16 +0000

Shocking as it might seem, there are still plenty of people who would rather try on clothes before purchasing it. They stray from the click and ship options and choose to head to the stores before they drop their hard earned cash. Well, Norma Kamali has an option you can’t refuse. Try-Before-You-Buy!!!

Basically, NormaKamali.com will send you items to try on at home. You have 48 hours to check out the item and if you don’t like it, ship it back. This is the greatest thing to happen to the web since one-click checkout. You get to try on your item at home, check it out with all your goodies, and change your mind if it doesn’t work.

Expect more brands to jump on the bandwagon as this becomes a standard of online shopping.

Thanks Fashionista for pointing it out.