Nicola Formichetti BOFFO for Fashion

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Commencing September 1st, 2011, arts and culture non-profit BOFFO will present the 2nd Annual BOFFO Building Fashion, a celebration of cutting edge design uniting vibrant architects with acclaimed fashion designers. BOFFO Building Fashion debuts with Mugler creative director and the Bob Mackie to Lady Gaga‘s Cher, Nicola Formichetti. Keep reading to see Formichetti’s video where he explains — in his deep, dreamy and vaguely accented voice — his creative process and what it’s like working with the Lady.

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

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

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

Alex, Marc, Jack and Laz Lead the Fashion Pack in the CFDA Awards Race

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Diane von Furstenberg descended from the heavens in a gilded chariot drawn by 7 wrap-dress-attired muses last night to deliver the nominees for the 2011 Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Awards. Among this year’s honorees, Lady Gaga will be recognized for the Fashion Icon award and Marc Jacobs will receive the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. But he’ll have to compete against Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Womenswear Designer of the Year.

WOMAN: Rag & Bone Joins 1999, Opens Online Store

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

For some unfathomable reason, there hasn’t been an inordinate amount of ZOMFG-ery and internet freakouts over the recent opening of Rag & Bone’s online store.  Nevertheless, it’s here and it’s about time.  Finally joining other late-arrivals like Band of Outsiders and Patrik Ervell, now everyone can get a piece of the CFDA-award winning brand’s goods.

FILM FRIDAY: Akira (1988)

Edited by Jason Chan, Señor

So technically Katsuhiro Ôtomo‘s 1988 anime isn’t a “film”.  Worse still, it’s an anime movie.  But this cartoon’s got it all: double-breasted suits, 1970s Tom Verlaine/Richard Hell get-ups, and lots of stuff for the leather daddies out there.  This Film Friday, let’s take a look at Akira.

Summer Sale Blowout: Now Up to 70% off!

Edited by The Fashion Web

These sweltering summer temps won't give you a break anytime soon, but we will! To help you beat the heat in style, Opening Ceremony New York, LA, Online, and at Ace Hotel are having a summer sale blowout to remember.

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 8th, enjoy up to 70% off fan favorites like Acne, Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Betsey Johnson Archives, Chloe Sevigny x Opening Ceremony, F-Troupe, J.Sabatino, Jeremy Scott, Native Son, Opening Ceremony, Pendleton Meets Opening Ceremony, Patrik Ervell, Peter Jensen, Rodarte, United Bamboo, Velour, Vena Cava, Whyred, Yuketen, and more!

Shop men’s sale here | Shop women’s sale here

RUNWAY: Patrik Ervell Fall 2010

Edited by Corey Moran

Known for his clear plastics and other outerwear items, Patrick Ervell showed off his latest Fall collection in a damn cool way. Shot by Jak & Jil blogs Tomy Ton, they show the silhouette of the collection and not much more.  These photos are insane. Be sure to check them all out.

Help The Economy, Spend Your Money!

Edited by Corey Moran

What: Form AW08 Collection Sale

Where:510 Broome Street 7E Elevator between W. Broadway and Thompson St.

When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4-8pm

What: Patrik Ervell Online Trunk Show at Jake! (ervell20 promo code)

Where: Jake Shop

When: Today!

What: 7 New York AW08 Sale

Where: Online and 110 Mercer St. New York, NY