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BACKSTAGE / July 15 2010 10:55 PM

Save the Date!

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Save the Date!

We are thrilled to announce the official exhibitor list for (capsule) New York — the influential fashion and lifestyle trade event that fuses the best in high-end contemporary brands, directional independent designers and super premium street wear labels. Fashion is a form of art and we’ll be gathering in New York this Monday and Tuesday to celebrate it together.  (capsule) presents the leaders of the menswear market collections from around the world that reflect the look of the new consumer. (capsule) is, first and foremost, about community, and supporting labels, designers, retailers, editors, bloggers and fashion fans from around the world is our honor.  We’re proud to play host to the coolest, most influential industry insiders in the world. Here’s who’s showing their SS11 collections with us this season aat Center 548.

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BACKSTAGE, PLAYLIST / July 13 2010 2:48 AM

Roberto Cavalli on World Cup Stage

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Roberto Cavalli on World Cup Stage

Roberto Cavalli, one of the favorite couture fashion designers of top celebrities, is the designer of the outfit  worn by singer Shakira at the World Cup Closing Ceremonies Sunday. Shakira has already worn two Cavalli creations at the opening festivities in South Africa.

Fashion sketches show that the outfit for the closing concert has a silk-fringed skirt featuring ethnic prints and pink flowers. The separate top is embroidered with pearls in multiple colors. Fashion accessories will include bracelets made of leather and adorned with floral silk.

During the World Cup 2010 Opening Ceremonies, Shakira wore a one-piece zebra print catsuit along with a frayed silk skirt. Cavalli may find his own creation to be a tough act to follow!

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BACKSTAGE / July 12 2010 1:40 PM

Guess Who's Back?

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Guess who's back from Africa?  We had a blast at the World Cup – congrats to Espana! Egypt was beyond any expectations that I had.  To see all the temples, structures, and pyramids that were created thousands of years ago is beyond words. I will have photos and reviews up soon, once I organize myself and my pictures.  I started my transition back to the real world with yoga and it definitely helped after a few weeks of good food, libations, and airplanes.  I'm still debating what was my favorite part of the working vacation.  South Africa was gorgeous.  Egypt was hot, fast, and the most memorable.  Why?

I left on vacation single and I came back from vacation ENGAGED.  The Don likes it so much he put a ring on it!  I'm blessed to be able to tell the story that I was engaged in Egypt in front of the pyramids after riding a camel through the Sahara Desert to get there.  Truly memorable. 

Guess Who's Back?

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BACKSTAGE, Mens / July 12 2010 5:45 AM

The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture

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The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture

One of my favorite fashion blogs The Cut posted a slide show of the 12 Best Looks of Paris Couture.

“Couture is a dying art. It encompasses the world’s smallest workshops, accessible to only the privileged few, and boasts techniques and workmanship operating at a level most of us can’t even dream about. That said, I love that it exists alongside the H&Ms of the world, and really want to see it continue.”

- The Cut.

It would be terrible to see haute couture go. It’s such an important part of fashion – it shows the real creativity of the designers.

Even though these dresses can’t be worn to most occasions, they’re not meant to be – that’s what makes them so special.

Filed under: Art, Fashion Tagged: Fashion, Haute Couture, Paris, TheCut The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture The Cut’s 12 Best Looks Of Paris Couture

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BACKSTAGE / July 12 2010 3:55 AM

Victory!

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Victory!After 116 minutes into overtime, Iniesta struck an incredible volley hard, across Stekelenburg’s fingers and into the left side of the goal, giving Spain the World Cup Victory. Click for the continuation.

All in all, there was a total of 14 yellow cards given out, the most ever in World Cup history. It was the first time Spain has ever won the cup, and could have been the first for the Netherlands as well. Now we can sit and wait another four years for the excitement. Photos via ESPN.

Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!Victory!

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BACKSTAGE / July 9 2010 9:25 PM

PARTNER: Aural Pleasure: 7/2 – 7/9

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PARTNER: Aural Pleasure: 7/2 – 7/9

Aural pleasure is sensing your emotions ignore restraint and melt into a chord. It’s hearing an Einstein sixteen and feeling your brow wrinkle like a three-hour soak. It’s a verse that tempts your tears or woos your hips. The rhythms we want when tonguing a crush, pulling a friend’s palm to the dance floor, warming a heartache, trashing a sour love, throwing a middle finger to the world … embracing the world. It’s good fucking music, literally and sentimentally.

Peep Honey’s weekly play list and start lusting hard. After all, who can resist great aural?

M.I.A. ft. Nicki Minaj – “Teqkilla”
We may have never thought to put two of our favorite good girls gone bad on the same track but thank goodness someone did. “Teqkilla” has us completely under their influence.
Listen While: Getting loose off the goose…

Ciara – “Pretty Girl Swag”
This right here is… a Super C swagger jack. She’s still the princess of the A and this track reminds us just how she got her crown. Her seductively gangsta low moans will have you feeling yourself. Her ish’ talking will have you feeling her flow. The track is slated to be featured on her Basic Instinct mixtape. We can only imagine the alluring acrobatics she’ll be showing off in the “Pretty Boy Swag” Remix video (featuring CC, Soulja Boy and Gucci Mane.)
Listen While: Slowing it down CC style…

U.C.B. ft. Wale – “Diana”
We are totally down anytime Diana’s involved. A Diana Ross sample over Go Go drums, plus a little Wale and U.C.B. equals the perfect easy breezy Sunday swag track. Down to the male falsetto on the hook, this track has us indulging in nostalgia. Mahogany style.
Listen While: Channeling Diana during a daily wardrobe change…

Heven – “GBF”
What girl can’t appreciate an ode to our formative gay besties who keep us sex in the city fly. “GBF” is the latest from newcomer, Heven. She’s giving us Kelis fever circa 1999.
Listen While: Tearing down the mall with your GBF, it’s only fair.

LINK LOVE:Aural Pleasure: 7/2 – 7/9

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BACKSTAGE / June 30 2010 4:00 AM

DOUBLE STANDARD

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For decades now – or arguably centuries – womens fashion shows have continually pushed creative boundaries, putting together shows and outfits that could give Lady Gaga a run for her (supposed lack-of) money. Designers like McQueen have been hailed for their “weirdness” and embraced by fashionistas the world over, even if the garments were not quite wearable off the runway. This morning, however, I came across a review by the Huffington Post of the strangest ensembles that were presented in Milan at the latest Mens Fashion Week. First of all, I agree that these looks are bizarre. Gold lips and man-corsets (cue Howard Moon)? I’m not a fan. But I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I’m “hoping no male we know will try them at home“. Why is there a double standard for men in fashion? The Carrie Bradshaws of the world are praised for their bold style choices, even if they’re sporting a fake flower larger than a basketball or a full-lenth see-through doily dress. If a bloke wants to wear a long pink sweater and matching bike shorts, or wrap a crocodile harness bag around his chest, I say go for it. Women don’t favour fashion for men’s sake, so why should men let their dress be dictated by what the women at Huffington Post think? So for all you guys out there wearing gold lipstick, more power to you!

Luckily though, there are some alternative style choices to strange burkas and kermit the frog green. Here are some of the more successful looks from Mens Fashion Week:

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DOUBLE STANDARD 1. Burberry2. Prada
3. John Varvatos

4. D&G

5. Armani
esquire

NOTE: THIS POST WAS TAKEN FROM MY BLOG wantwhatsheswearing.blogspot.com

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