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FASHION / December 7 2011 2:11 PM

$60 Million Worth of Jewels & 16 Armed Guards Serve a Photo Shoot

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Wall Street Journal was occupied by women of the 1% persuasion that drenched themselves in $60 million worth of gems, diamonds and other precious stones for a shoot that required 16 armed guards. Though the diamonds themselves are worth protecting, these legendary women might attribute to the level of concern. Joan Juliet Buck, former editor of French Vogue shares her tremendous personal style and some insight into style points she cannot live without. And other formidable fashion elders let us in on what makes an older woman stylishly strong. 

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CULTURE / November 8 2011 5:09 PM

International Fashion Weeks: Waste of Time or Next Frontier?

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“Glenda Bailey‘s not going to go to Richmond, VA, fashion week.” This quote from CFDA CEO Steven Kolb basically sums up the fashion industry’s attitude when it comes to fashion weeks outside of the big four: New York, London, Paris and Milan. Fashion is elitist, with the haves being vastly outweighed by the have-nots. A small cadre of editors, designers, photographers, stylists and — most importantly — businessmen control this billion dollar industry, but the cracks are beginning to appear in the facade. Milan’s breaking rank and challenging the fashion week calendar and in response Condé Nast has vowed that no Vogue editors will be in attendance should Milan continue its catwalk of impertinence. China is outspending both America and Europe in the luxury sector and many brands are opening stores in the Far East to meet this ever-expanding market. Then there are the some 100 other fashion weeks around the world, showcasing local young, up-and-coming and often, rather talented designers who, while not garnering the attention of Harper’s Bazaar‘s esteemed editrix in chief, are contributing to their own cities’ and countries’ burgeoning fashion industries. 

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CULTURE / October 25 2011 6:04 PM

Marc Jacobs & Prada Visionary Katie Grand Wins WSJ Fashion Innovator Award

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Some design stars are household names (at least around our homes, ladies). Others have shaped the industry and runway unbeknownst to the majority. Katie Grand is one of those remarkable individuals who has the foresight to cast trends, style iconic images, and keep major fashion houses running. She, and other movers and shakers across innovative fields are being recognized by the Wall Street Journal. Whether you’re occupying Wall Street or not, these humans are looking into the future and bringing it here and now. See who’s changing the world here.

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CELEBULITE, CULTURE, FASHION / August 4 2011 6:26 PM

INDIE NEWSROOM: Faye Dunaway Strikes Back…Sneak Preview of Karl for Macy’s…A Post-Met McQueen Exhibit with Daphne

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- Faye Dunaway is fighting against her “slum landlord” — as she refers to him — having left three voicemails to the New York Times regarding their article on the actress facing eviction. Dunaway apparently spoke “with the inflection of a trained actor and the imperiousness of a seasoned celebrity.” I.e. she was wasted. [NYT]

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FASHION / June 9 2011 8:28 AM

Target Losing Its Tar-zhay

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Is the bloom off Target‘s rose? The Wall Street Journal reports that the retail giant’s recession-inspired emphasis on food and low prices has tarnished their once chic (?) image. Which just goes to show you — fashion and food have and will never go together.

Target Losing Its Tar zhay

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