Edited by Jessica Lapidos
Like it sugary sweet? Get in line at the first (and quite possibly only) summer carnival you zip to. The pastel cotton candy stripes keeps you sweet, no matter how many mullets and missing teeth you spot.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
An audience of prospective designers and general fashion lovers — including Fern Mallis, designer Tracy Reese and stylist Phillip Bloch – gathered in Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for an informative discussion with the CFDA‘s bespectacled CEO Steven Kolb last night, kicking off Harlem’s Fashion Row‘s 2012 conversations series. Kolb sat down with HFR founder and CEO Brandice Henderson to discuss an array of subjects from Kolb’s first meeting with Anna Wintour, to the guidelines required for membership to the CFDA, the future of garment manufacturing in Manhattan and Kolb’s short-lived days as a high school football “star.”
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
While the Republicans scramble to choose a nominee from their clown car of potential candidates, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden have already laid down the groundwork for their 2012 campaign. The Obama-Biden ticket has recently partnered with 22 fashion designers for Runway to Win, an initiative to create T-shirts, tote bags, scarves and wristlets benefiting the Obama Victory Fund. And the driving force behind it is none other than Vogue‘s very own iron lady, Anna Wintour.
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Ever since Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week moved from the tents at Bryant Park to the metaphorical tents at Lincoln Center, more and more designers have opted instead of external sites to hold their fashion shows. One of the most popular venues, Milk Studios, is now in direct competition with Lincoln Center for both sponsors and designers.
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Edited by Amanda Gabriele
Fashion’s Night Out in the Meatpacking District, sub-named Fashion Lives Downtown, is a series of events and cocktail parties, open to the public, featuring special appearances by celebrities, editors, fashion experts, in-store events and special offers at over 50 retail destinations throughout the Meatpacking District. Highlights after the jump…
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EVENTS
• Celebrity hairstylist Ric Pipino debuts his newest collection of hair products, Revolution in Cut, at Henri Bendel. 712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St. (212-247-1100); T and Th (11–7).
SALES
STARTING TOMORROW
• Spring merchandise is more than 50 percent off at the Tracy Reese and Frock! sample sale. The black embroidered cami jumpsuit is $140 (originally $310), the Plenty by Tracy Reese Daisy Sequin T is $75 (originally $198), and the Frock! Louise strapless dress is $99 (originally $200). Through 6/9. 260 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave. (646-438-6928); T–W (9–7).
• Summer 2010 merchandise is up to 75 percent off at the DVF sample sale. Wrap dresses are $150 (originally $325) and beach cover-ups are $100 (originally $250). Through 6/11. 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St.; T (9–6:30), W (10–8), Th (10–7), F (9–3).
• Leather bags, fabric totes, clutches, and more are all $150 or less during the Tucker Paisley two-day blowout sale. Through 6/9. Online only.
• Earrings, necklaces, and bracelets are up to 75 percent off at the Lee Angel sample sale. The multicolor bangle set is $38 (originally $95), the gold leaf drop earrings are $18 (originally $45), and the stone drop earrings are $84 (originally $210). Through 6/10. Prices start at $5. 524 Broadway, at Spring St., sixth fl. (212-334-6573); T–Th (11–7), F (10–5).
• L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers handbags are up to 70 percent off at the Savvy & Co. sample sale. Through 6/11. 307 W. 38th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; T (8–8), W–Th (10–8), F (10–6).
• Dresses are $120, tops and skirts are $90, and shorts are $70 at the Lauren Moffatt sample sale. Through 6/9. 214 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1503; T–W (9–7).
• Napkins are $12 to $20 (originally $20 to $48), beaded place mats are $24 to $45 (originally $60 to $122), and beaded table runners are $150 to $225 (originally $410 to $525) at the Kim Seybert sample sale. Through 6/10. 37 W. 37th St., nr. Fifth Ave., eighth fl.; T–Th (9–7).
ENDING TOMORROW
• All new and regular-priced apparel is 30 percent off during Charlotte Russe's 48-Hour Sale. Online only.
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Loving this dress, has a super cute sheer top and comes in two different color patterns. And it’s only $119 on Gilt.com, from the original price of $275. Click here to shop Gilt.
