INDIE REWIND: Character Study — Fran Fine

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

She was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens. When her boyfriend kicked her out in what can only be described as one of those crushing scenes. So over the bridge from  Flushing to the Sheffield’s door. She was just there to sell some makeup, but the father…oh, he saw more. Because she had style! She had flair! And she was there, that’s why she became the subject of today’s class. Though she might be better known as The Nanny, Fran Fine never looked domestic.

Character Study — Fran Fine

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

She was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens. Next thing you know her boyfriend kicks her to the curb. It’s one of those crushing scenes. Today’s class (in case you need a refresher; class has been out of session for a while and Gwyneth Paltrow was unable to sub) is dedicated to Francine Joy Fine Sheffield. Though she might be better known as The Nanny, Fran Fine never looked domestic.

Eight Perfect Show-to-Party Outfits for New York Fashion Week

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

If you’re a blogger/journalist/photographer/It-girl/socialite during New York Fashion Week, the age-old question remains – what the hell am I going to wear? It’s difficult to look fabulous all day long running from shows to presentations and parties to after-parties, so you need outfits that will take you from day to night with ease. Here are eight hot show-to-party outfits that will get you through the week with flying fashion colors.

RUNWAY: Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall/Winter 2010

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label show hit the London runway on Sunday. The clothes were sooo signature Viv Westwood, with tons of punk touches, plaid, and layers galore.

Gallery on NY Mag

THE TEN: Not So “Ready To Wear” Looks of Spring 2010

Edited by Kirby Marzec

It goes without saying that there were some over the top, oddball looks on the runways during the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion week. Here’s the ten not so “ready to wear” looks of the season:

1) Alexandre Herchcovitch

2) Anna Sui

3) Charles Anastase

4) Danielle Scutt

5) Kinder Aqqugini

6) Marc Jacobs

7) Rodarte

8) Vivienne Westwood Red Label

9) Mary Katrantzou

10) Louise Goldin

All images via Style.

High End Fashion’s Retreat from Moscow

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

The most expensive city in the world, Moscow has seen a downgrade in its available fashions. Once a home to all big luxury retailers, the time has come for many to move on.

Designers are closing their Russian outposts and retreating from Moscow after months of disappointing sales, with Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood among those forced to pull down the shutters. This includes other Euorpean designers such as Dior and Chanel.

LINKAGE: Independent

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2009

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Trampy school-girl outfits aren’t just for Britney Spears’ music videos anymore. Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label launched a fall line, slightly more couture than 2006′s sale rack at JC Penney. Besides the fact that I practically clawed my eyes out when Pamela Anderson took the runway, the clothes did little to nothing to redeem the collection. Cheap draped jerseys,  poncho dresses, tweed emblem blazers and mix-matches of plaid were completely not runway worthy. I would almost rather be tackled by a team of rugby players than  wear Westwood’s take on the preppy rugby dress. Damn, and I was on a nice streak too…

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2009

LINKAGE: NY Mag