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roundUP: Pleats Please Me

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:02:59 +0000

Oh yeah. Pleated skirts are a springy way to spin through the day. And with warmer weather zig and zagging into cooler temps and back again, a maxi with dimension might be the solution to the switch. Whatever the reason behind your desire for the permanent press, here are nine whose pleats please me.

Peruse the gallery for deets on the pleats.

With slits hiding in the pleated folds, this sweeping maxi steps up.

Sun shiny days bring textured yellow to light.

Having revolutionized pleating in the 90s with the tiniest folds, this skirt is a woven that truly stretches in its shape.

Pleats are a classy classic. Versace may be neither of those things, but this vintage skirt says otherwise.

It's not bifurcated, but the colors will set your legs apart.

Silk chiffon boxes out the patterned skirt.

Wide pleats take the look back to the schoolgirl. This brocade-like floral makes it regal.

This metallic blue pleather skirt escaped my 5th grade wardrobe, and got a hold of a Conair crimper. The Spice Girls clearly had a heavy hand in my upbringing.

A rounded yoke softens the linear pleating.

"Pleats Be Red-y" requests the pun-happy kids at

10 Fall Trends On The Rise

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:14:23 +0000

With New York Fashion Week over and done, we get to see what designers latched onto which wavelengths, sending down similar looks for us to love. Whether it’s an outlined slimming technique, laser technology treated leather, or the red wine that everyone in fashion’s been drinking, there are some trends that have permeated the runways. We’ve gathered 10 trends that have turned our heads from the indie runways up to the big guys’ catwalks. See what you may be wearing in 6 months time, or sooner.

See the future ahead.

Pulling some tricks from Stella McCartney this outlining trick slims and stuns all at once. it tricks the eye into giving the body perfect curves.

Color blocking has been vertically integrated. Split the scene two-faced for a cool contrast.

The hues run deep in Fall 2012, but none deeper than burgundy. Red wine flooded nearly every runway this week, and left us delightfully buzzed.

Perhaps inspired by the multitude of collar necklaces that have surfaced since Spring, collars are now stepping into the light, taking on their own colors separate from the rest of the garment. And it pops in a way that you won't have to lift it up.

Fanny who? These waist bags are all grown up, and some have even doubled. Hands and shoulders-free has become so chic.

The boob tube turned fuzzy as black and white meshed like a snowy television. The signal may not be coming in clear, but the trend certainly is.

Designers are pointing out your sexiest curves: hips, boobs, shoulders. On point.

Jackets hems hit the floor, billowing out behind as you take a step. The look is regal, the effect is long.

Because we live in the future (and Christopher Kane flourished with it last season), laser cut leather lace is cutting out everywhere.

Whether we're getting our athletics on, or yearning for old "glory days," this trickle up trends has saturated the runway and blown up street style. They. Were. Everywhere.

Tits on the Runway

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:18:32 +0000

Vogues Paris and Italia have been no strangers to them, historically. American Vogue avoids them completely. Purple Mag masterfully exploits them. And New York Fashion Week is busting at the seams with them. We’re talking about boobs. Once relegated to the awkward nip slip, now the tits forward march dominates catwalk, and we love the sheer audacity. These are looks that may remind your man how sexy you can look in that see-thru floor length Yigal Azrouël, if only he buys it for you. Share your desire to replicate these runway looks at home alone with him, then layer into them when you step out in the big bad sadly non-nudist world. Because while you can’t see tits on the radio, you can see them on the runway. Happy Valentine’s Day.

#NYFW Cheat Sheet: Yigal Azrouël AW 2012

Lester Brathwaite — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:25:58 +0000

Yigal Azrouël‘s fall 2012 show was dedicated to the “unintentional beauty in mystery” refracted through the lens of a woman both “fearless in her outlook and quiet in her confidence.” And that woman might easily have been Evelyn Mulwray – the heroine from Roman Polanski‘s classic 70s film noir Chinatown – portrayed brilliantly by Faye Dunaway. To wit, Azrouël’s collection mixed the mystery of the film noir femme fatale with the luxe glamour of the 70s then threw a giant raccoon hat on top of it all.

Photo: Style.com

Color Palette: Evergreen, red oak and heather grey

Mood: Dark but sensual, mysterious and glamorous

Statement Pieces: Obviously the aforementioned giant raccoon hats as well as an opulent silver fox coat. But a sheer python print silk chiffon gown paired with leather evening gloves — a reoccurring and rather lovely accessory featured throughout the entire collection — was sublime.

Front Row Name Drops: Tried my darndest but I couldn’t recognize anyone. Guess it’s time I brush up on my directory of mid-range celebrities.

Runway Music: “Too Insistent” by The Dø

DVF Helps the Girls, Helmut Helps the Kids, We Help You Get a Designer Discount

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:57:41 +0000

Three words that delight every fashion lover’s ear: Designer. Charity. Discount. Two words that get you there: Community Collection. One word to get you 30% off at checkout: CCFASHIONINDIE. Full sentence: Community Collection is the first site of its kind that sells the wares of super rad designers, and donates 20% of each purchase to the charity of that designer’s choice. Name drop: Diane Von Furstenberg. Elizabeth and James. Helmut Lang. Alexis Bittar. Yigal Azrouël… See what charities you can help them help.

is lending a shoe to Girls (inc.) across North America to gain the self esteem to make something amazing of themselves. We know every girl has a wrap dress inside of them.

wants to help poor children get plastic surgery. Cleft lips affect thousands of children worldwide, leaving a gap in the mouth up to the nose and even back on the palate. It's kind of dangerous as babies can't eat as well, but mostly it's a social issue. We don't want kids growing up with deformed faces. You can help Yigal's diffusion line

are helping Heal The Bay clean the polluted waters of SoCal, so that hot surfers can surf clean.

both chose Flying Kites as a charity worth supporting. Their goal is to help orphaned, poverty stricken kids in Africa get a full and educated childhood, so they can help break the impoverished cycle.

Model Musing: Jade Jackson

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:29:56 +0000

One Management‘s Jade Jackson can currently be seen holding her own in H&M‘s fall/winter campaign alongisde supers Freja Beha Erichsen (IMG) and Anja Rubik (Next), lensed by Terry Richardson (Art Partner). Having recently walked in shows for Ohne Titel and Yigal Azrouel, Jade took time to speak with us about her favorite photo and what went into creating it.

Why do you love it?

I love the “caught in the moment” mood and the memories of working with such a lovely team of people that day.

Who took it?

Johan Sandberg (Artlist).

What were you thinking when it was taken?

“Think warm thoughts, think warm thoughts!” as the freezing cold Parisian temperatures chilled my bones.

How were you discovered?

The partner of a fashion designer told me I should go to a modelling agency. So I did — in Melbourne, Australia.

What’s your biggest challenge as a model?

Being thousands of miles away from my boyfriend and family for such long periods of time.

For more Model Musings, visit Lookbooks.com!

Full Color Spectrum of Spring Fashion Week

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:25:34 +0000

Amongst the bevy of busy prints that has shaped this fashion week, we’ve noticed how equally represented Roy G. Biv has been. These shades, however, are unique to now, with a sense of vibrancy. According to designers in the Big 4: New York, London, Milan and Paris, it’s going to be a colorful Spring. Taste the rainbow.

The red of next spring is primarily bold. Think fire trucks and Louboutin soles.

In contrast to this past spring's tangerine, this orange has gone pumpkin, with reddish bronze undertones.

Just shy of neon, this near-blinder shows hints of marigold. It's vibrant and saturated, ready to tackle any busy print in a fight for loudness.

Green is feeling minty fresh. The pastel finish is crisp and clean.

True blue is blowing up cobalt. There's a great depth in this striking color.

Baby got back to the hue of blue that kisses the sky through a layer of mist.

Lavender sweeps in with an essence of calm. The color is regal, light as a princess (not nearly as light at Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - skinny bid).

#NYFW Beauty Trend: Samurai Hair

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:59:07 +0000

You can always count on the ponytail to be reinvented with each passing season. It comes in all shapes and sizes from bushy to sleek, high to low and can have curls, extensions or braids. For Spring 2012, designers looked east for inspiration. With a knot on the top and ponytail on the bottom, samurai hair is both chic and low maintenance. It’s been my go-to face washing hairstyle for years. Click through to see photos from all the labels on board.

Yigal Azrouël made sure his models’ samurai ponies were extra sleek to match the refined-sexy mood of his Spring 2012 collection.

5 Trends for Fall’s First Chill

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:31:28 +0000

Later this week, Spring 2012 will permeate the interwebs, making us go googly eyed over trends we won’t fully appreciate for another six months. Meanwhile, I stepped outside today to the first NY chill of the season. So before I get Spring Fever over New York Fashion Week, let’s chat about the looks we’ve been lusting over for Fall that we finally get to put to werq.

Jackets go ablaze when electric hues brighten up the scene. Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander and Phillip Lim have not gone back to black, and how refreshing!

Yigal Azrouël and Steven Kolb on the Verge of a Glorious Breakthrough

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:53:23 +0000

Last night in a glass room above 29th St at Bar Basque, members of the CFDA, W Magazine, and I (and others) witnessed though the window several ladies go bat shit crazy. Well actually, we watched Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown, a film by Pedro Almodóvar. Only, it was quite difficult to concentrate on the movie when there were such interesting people with whom to converse.

First, a giant congratulations to Steven Kolb on becoming the newly minted CEO of the CFDA after five years of executive directing. As President Diane Von Furstenberg told WWD, “Steven is a CEO. This title is long deserved. Steven is the best.…He is smart, sensitive to talent and works very, very hard. We started together at CFDA, and I cannot imagine CFDA without him.” I was lucky enough to speak with him briefly last night, and as promised, sent him my recap of the movie. Which I’ll certainly have to re-watch…

Bloomingdale’s Gets into the Mother’s Day Spirit

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:29:55 +0000

To commemorate Mother’s Day — the day for which greeting cards were invented (or maybe vice versa) — Bloomingdale’s is showcasing five designers and their mothers in their windows on Lexington Ave.

An adorably young, swimming-trunked Michael Kors sits in the lap of his fabulous mother Joan amongst his latest ready-to-wear and the quote:

“My Mom, Joan, has always been my biggest fan, she’s a constant source of support and inspiration, so to her and to all the great mom’s out there…Happy Mother’s Day!”

Aww, what a nice boy that Michael Kors is, so good to his mother! I bet he calls her regularly — I’m just saying, would it kill you to pick up the phone every once in a while?*

Other mom-designer windows featured are: Milly designer Michelle Smith and Rebecca Taylor, both with moms named Patricia; Lela Rose with mom Deedie Rose (cutest name ever); and Yigal Azrouël with mom Remond. [WWD]

*Best when read as an old Jewish woman…like most things in life.

Yigal Azrouël JUMPS Online

Josh Linam — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:21:13 +0000

You’ve seen Yigal Azrouël‘s flagship shop in NYC’s Meatpacking District.

You’ve sported his fashionably forward clothes.

Now the celebrated designer is taking the online leap.

Soon you can buy Yigal women’s and men’s ready-to-wear threads and accessories online (from the comfort of your own Lazy-Boy in your ketchup-stained t-shirt.)

What does Yigal think about the online move? “I love that we can reach our clients directly and offer them the same unique assortment that we have in our Meatpacking District store,” said Yigal, President and Creative Director.

Along with an online boutique, Yigal is launching a behind-the-scenes blog called “Inside the Studio” that will share inside secrets of the company. Check it! Out.

Gayest. Emmys. Ever.

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:50:30 +0000

A Jimmy Fallon-helmed Emmys actually ended up not being the worst thing to happen to mankind. Who knew? In fact, it was an entertaining, well-paced affair that ended on time — take note Academy Awards. It was also the gayest Emmys in recorded history. At times I thought I had stumbled upon the Tony’s or the GLAAD Media Awards. The homos came out roaring and took away a lot of the top prizes and I for one couldn’t have been prouder.

The show started off with a Glee-themed fagtastic bang with Tina Fey, Jane Lynch, Jon Hamm and last living Golden Girl Betty White (some say she’s overexposed, but she’s 800 years old and could go any minute so I’ll take as much as I can, thank you) joining the Glee kids and Fallon for a cover of “Born to Run.” It was pretty much downhill from there, but it was a gentle and slow descent, made more comfortable by getting all the fun awards out early.

Proving that there is a god somewhere, Jane Lynch (woefully sans a pantsuit yet again) picked up the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy. Eric Stonestreet won a well-deserved Outstanding Supporting Actor for Modern Family, which also went home with the Outstanding Comedy Series trophy at the end of the night.

Edie Falco won her fourth Emmy, this time for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. A controversial choice, perhaps, but Carmine Soprano literally shits Emmys . I’m holding out hope for Amy Poehler next year, though, that is if Parks and Rec makes it that long. And some guy from some show on CBS I will continue to ignore, I mean, Jim Parsons won Lead Actor.

My frequent nemesis January Jones might have lost to Kyra Sedgwick for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, but she won best dressed in my book, wearing a gorgeous Atelier Versace gown. Though I wish she had done her hair in a chignon and left the messy bed head hair to Cammy Diaz.

Aaron Paul -- Wrap him up, I'll take him to go.

Bryan Cranston picked up his third consecutive Emmy for Lead Actor for Breaking Bad and his hottie of a co-star Aaron Paul won for Supporting. Newcomer Archie Panjabi took home Outstanding Supporting Actress for The Good Wife. Then Mad Men sauntered off with the Outstanding Drama Series for the third year in a row.

Newly-minted Emmy winner, NPH and wife

Though Betty White and Neil Patrick Harris won for their guest starring roles on SNL and Glee, respectively, their trophies were handed out at the Shmemmys earlier, thus robbing us of what would surely have been a hot and heavy make-out session everyone…?…the gays…?…okay, that I have been anticipating since the nominees were announced.

That was one of a few disappointments in an otherwise — dare I say it? — great show. The awards, for the most part, went to the right people and I got to scream at Brittany Murphy and Rue McClanahan one more time during the In Memoriam slideshow. The fashion at the Emmys, however, left a lot to be desired.

Kim Kardashian in Marchesa. Shock.

The big theme of the night was Greek/Egyptian, with a lot of one shoulders, goddess gowns and geometric necklines, heavy on the jewelry and metallics.

Rose Byrne going Grecian

The red carpet was a big snore, except for a few bright spots, such as Anna Paquin in Alexander McQueen and the aforementioned Betty Draper.

From what I’ve been reading, most people hate both of these looks, but that’s the price you pay for bringing high fashion to American TV sets. There were, admittedly, some horrible missteps and yes I am looking at you Heidi Klum.

Hot tranny mess, working that tired drag for all its worth

The usually flawless supermodel and Emmy nominee (?) opted for a Marchesa mini. Meanwhile, if I never see another Marchesa gown on the red carpet I could die happy. The amazing Lauren Graham also faltered a bit in Yigal Azrouël, riding that damned Grecian theme straight into hell.

Is that bracelet bulletproof?

Lea Michele went overboard with the ruffles in Oscar de la Renta and her boobs always looked as if they were about to jump ship as well.

She should have taken a cue from co-star Dianna Argon who looked beautiful in Carolina Herrera.

I would have liked the dress to be a little shorter, however, about mid-calf, to play off a 50s silhouette. But, as the New Directions kids put it, you can’t always get what you want. Then again, at least Lea didn’t follow in the tranny footsteps of her other castmate, Naya Rivera, who apparently thought she was going to a quinceañera.

God bless her for trying.

I can’t wait to hear what Joan Rivers has to say about all this, but until then, what’s your opinion? Who looked stunning and who just looked stunned?

Kim Kardashian in Marchesa. Shock.

Aaron Paul -- Wrap him up, I'll take him to go.

Newly-minted Emmy winner, NPH and wife

Hot tranny mess, working that tired drag for all its worth

Whitney Port’s Makeup Artist Talks MTV Movie Awards [@whitneyEVEport]

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:19:36 +0000

Whitney’s favorite and go-to makeup artists, Amy Nadine, talks about the look she created for Whit for the MTV Movie Awards.

“Because Whitney’s Yigal Azrouel dress was such a statement dress, I wanted to create a beautifully soft make-up look that wouldn’t compete. For a flawless complexion I used Giorgio Armani Face Fabric Radiance in #1 with a foundation brush then followed with a sweep of Armani’s Loose Powder in #0. I used the lighter shade of CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast all over her lid, then contoured her crease with the darker shade. I drew a thick and heavy line on her upper eyelid with CoverGirl LiquiLine for a 60′s Madmen-inspired eye and paired it with extra coats of CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion. I used CoverGirl Simply Ageless in Plush Peach on the apples of her cheeks then finished the look with OCC Lip Tar in Hush.”

Check out the products Amy used here.

Resort Collections are In….

Rebecca Alexander — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:16:43 +0000

Check out resort collection from Micheal Kors, Rachel Roy, Yigal Azrouel, VPL, Z Spoke, Burberry Prorsum, and Vena Cava on WWD.

RENT THE RUNWAY: Spring Wedding Guide

Tracey — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:48:10 +0000

It’s that time of year again when flowers blossom and little birdies hatch… oh yeah, and everybody gets married!! Rent The Runway has a whole category devoted to weddings to help make your life easier, especially on you wallet.

I have two back to back weddings approaching, one of which is this weekend. I actually should be packing right now, but I can’t even begin to bother with that. I’m on Rent The Runway checking out their latest inventory selections for Spring Weddings, still trying to decide which dress I want to rent. Of course you always want to look your best at weddings; you’re seeing people who you haven’t seen in months, sometimes years. Here are some of my fave choices so far:

Take Our Temperature Because We’ve Got the RTR Fever

Tracey — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:30:57 +0000

The only fever we can’t shake this spring is for Rent the Runway, and it’s definitely contagious! We are logging-on seven days a week to get our daily dose. As our obsession builds, we’ve noticed that their inventory books at the blink of an eye and we’ve lost out on some great looks. We chatted with the stylist team to get the competitive edge. They gave us the inside scoop on getting the goods before their gone.

Reserve early. It’s officially busy season with weddings, graduations, proms, and formals so if you love something, book it immediately. You can reserve up to six months in advance of your event.

Search by date. Search by date to see everything that is available for your event to narrow down your selection and quickly hone in on your best bets.

Chat with a stylist. They’ll help you navigate the site, find the perfect size, and tip you off to new arrivals.

Here are some of our favorite looks from Rent the Runway’s latest and greatest. Don’t forget, the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental until May 9. Use promo code: indie2010.

TOP 10 Reasons to Rent The Runway

Tracey — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:00:06 +0000

Here at Rent the Runway, we live by the rules that a girl must be two things: classy and fabulous. This usually means wearing a dress. But if that’s not enough for you, here are the Top 10 Reasons to Rent the Runway:
10. You can’t imagine one more picture on Facebook in that dress

9. There’s no sweeter revenge than going to your ex-boyfriend’s wedding in an Herve Leger dress

8. Now you can challenge your favorite celeb to a “who wore it better” contest

7. It’s more fun to test drive a designer dress than a car

6. Put your dry cleaning budget towards a mani-pedi

5. Spend a night with the hottest men in fashion: Matthew Williamson, Yigal Azrouel, and Prabal Gurung

4. Accessorizing is more fun than exercising

3. No more ugly bridesmaids’ dresses

2. We finally found the cure for F.A.D.D. – Fashion Attention Deficit Disorder

1. Because every day is the perfect occasion to wear a dress

Don’t forget: the first 1,000 Fashion Indie readers get $10 off their rental through May 9. Use promo code: indie2010.

W Magazine To Host ‘Meatpacking District Initiative’

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:34:19 +0000

Shop W Style is a retail celebration of W’s first-ever shopping issue. On Saturday, March 27, W will bring its unique take
on chic to the Meatpacking District with in-store events, appearances by Weditors & experts and special offers at over 40 retail destinations.

Highlights will include:

The Shop W Style Lounge
W’s headquarters for the day will be in the Shop W Style Lounge at The Standard Hotel, New York. Be sure to visit the Lounge first for:

* A detailed event map and W shopping bag
* Make-up applications by Shiseido expert Renato Almeida and his team of talented make-up artists
* Appointments for a stylist-on-demand
* Exclusive opportunity to shop Tacori’s new 18k925 line
* Private Style Sessions at Hugo Boss with celebrity stylist, Sarah Gore Reeves

More info here.

Participants include: ADAM, Brass Monkey, Buckler, Calypso, Catherine Malandrino, Charles Nolan, Diane von Furstenberg, The Earnest Sewn Co., Generra, HUGO BOSS, La Perla, Wonderland Beauty Parlor, Moschino, Paige Denim, Ports 1961, Revel, Scoop, Theory, Tory Burch, Tracy Reese, Trina Turk, VINCE., Yigal Azrouel, Zero Maria Cornejo

RUNWAY: Yigal Azrouel Fall 2010 Womenswear and Menswear

Kirby Marzec — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:30:33 +0000

Yigal Azrouel’s Fall 2010 collection showcased womenswear and menswear side by side, giving the collection a twin-like feel, each gender picking up on similar traits. Azrouel, who is known for his dresses, slapped his women in a majority of suits this season, only a few a-line dresses making an appearance. As for the men, drape neck sweaters, banana shaped slacks, leather jackets and suede pants made extremely favorable guest appearances. Every piece is just as much clever and unique as it is ready to wear.

Find more photos like this on ENVY. THE FASHION NETWORK

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RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Yigal Azrouel Spring 2010

Kirby Marzec — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:46:02 +0000

There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it, Yigal Azrouel’s Spring 2010 collection was a masterpiece. A dirty, disheveled sophistication was in full effect making torn tees, lopsided tops, distressed leathers and chaotic patterns more elegant than ever. Women’s pieces leaned towards the grungy glamour trend while menswear resembled the looks of having been washed ashore. Styled beautifully, complete with slick hair and simple makeup, Azrouel’s Spring 2010 collection is hard to surpass.

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Yigal Azrouel Spring 2010

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Saynt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:36:39 +0000

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RUMORS: Israeli Designer Yigal Azrouël Ended Katie Lee and Billy Joel’s Marriage

Hillary Frazier — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:58:13 +0000

The Cut reported Katie Lee, soon-to-be ex-wife of Billy Joel, has been quite close ‘friends’ with Israeli designer Yigal Azrouël, who has a reputation of wooing young socials that can help him get ahead in his career. Think the rumors are true?

QUICKLINK: NY Mag

RUNWAY RUNDOWN Yigal Azrouel Resort 2010

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:30:21 +0000

I would really like to have some kind of job someday where I get like a month off in the summer to go and sort of roam the earth. I have a terrible sort of wanderlust right now, especially being trapped in a cube all day long, when all I really want to do is hightail it across the globe to parts unknown in comfortably draped yet unbelievably fabulous travelin’ clothes. Enter Yigal Azrouel and his delicious Resort 2010 collection for us modern nomads at heart.

Because as much as I love me a gorgeous gown, I am pants girl to my very core, and how can you travel comfortably in skirts anyway? No no, give me that effortless, sleeveless, and incredibly chic grey jumpsuit over any sundress or caftan. Travel dressing is all about layers of course, because you never know what kind of weather you might encounter, and Azrouel’s aesthetic is all about the comfort and easy style of perfectly draped layers, be they belted and flared over some skinny jeans or loose and flowy with a structured cowl, the better to catch a cool breeze with. Even with seemingly tougher materials, strict leather and stern denim, by patchworking them together somehow they take on a new sensibility, a more relaxed quality and that incredible, perfect achievement of style, substance, and above all else, comfort.

Read the rest…

SAMPLE SALE ALERT: Yigal Azrouël

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:25:49 +0000

My appologies to those of you whose paychecks just rolled in, it’s time to spend them! This week, Yigal Azrouël is having a sample sale with items up to 80% off! Stock up on your favorite looks from Azrouël’s current spring collection or even some of last season’s pieces. Even the simplest of Azrouël’s pieces can be obscenely pricy, so why not take advantage of this once in a lifetime sale!?

Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, from 9:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 15, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.

25 West 39th Street, 7th floor, (between 6th and 7th avenues); 212-302-1194.

SEE YOU THERE.

Thanks Pipeline!

SPREAD UM: Tyler Riggs for Contributing Editor

Saynt — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:35:13 +0000

Contributing Editor has enlisted the talents of Tyler Riggs. Styled by Tom Van Dorpe and photographed by Minoru Kaburagi, Riggs wears clothing from such names as Yigal Azrouël and Dries Van Noten.

GALLERY: Tyler Riggs for CE

LINKAGE: thefashionisto

SPREAD UM: Hintmag Creates a Radio Active Editorial

Rebecca Alexander — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:27:36 +0000

This radio active looking spread is the collaborative effort of photographer Michelle Matiyow and Lians with paint work by Vincent Sherk. Using pieces from Dries Van Noten, Yigal Azrouel and Prada, this editorial is surely gives color a new meaning.

LINKAGE: The Pipeline

Is Yigal Azrouël All Up in that Katie Lee Joel?!?

Saynt — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:36:34 +0000

Rumors are sparking that Katie Lee Joel (celeb chef and wife of Billy Joel) might be getting a little too familiar with her designer pal Yigal Azrouel. The National Enquirer is speculating that Billy is furious over his wife’s new friend cause he initially thought the designer was gay. (Honest mistake, it is fashion after all.)

Yigal and Katie say they’re just friends. But good girls normally don’t stay friends with foreign, accent-using, young designers who have access to $5000 gowns. Just saying, watch your wife Piano Man.

LINKAGE: National Enquirer Reminds Us That Yigal Azrouël Is Attractive

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: Katie Lee Joel and designer Yigal Azrouel attend the GQ & CFDA 2009 "Best New Menswear Designers" Party at Eres boutique on February 11, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for GQ) Original Filename: 84753188.jpg

Yigal Azrouel: Spring 2009 Collection

Corey Moran — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:18:11 +0000

The latest Yigal Azrouel collection has hit stores already. I would know this because I have already looked into buying a few of the pieces from my local boutique. The collection is great for Spring, and though the season isn’t quite here yet, this collection certainly has me ready for it to be. Be sure to check out the entire collection, it is something worth owning in 2009.

Gallery: Yigal Azrouel: Spring 2009 Collection

Courtesy of: The Fashionisto

Pamela Love x Zac Posen

Andy Wass — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:22:59 +0000

Another great jewelry collaboration that hit New York Fashion Week was that between Pamela Love and Zac Posen. (Love also worked with Yigal Azrouel and Frank Tell for the Fall 2009 season.)

The collection is a mix of tough and pretty: delicate braids and spike-sprouting leaves and flowers.

GALLERY: Pamela Love x Zac Posen.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE…

Princess Glover — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:24:00 +0000

GQ’s second annual Best New Menswear Designers in America awards is on the horizon and the nominees are out. The project, in collaboration with the CFDA, will select one of six up and coming designers to design a capsule collection for Levi’s to be shown at a special event in New York City February 11, 2009, along with $50,000 cash. The list is pretty much legit, with recently recognized labels that have made a distinctive impact in the world of men’s fashion. May the best man win:

Benjamin Bixby (Andre Benjamin, designer)

Robert Geller (Robert Geller, designer)

Rogues Gallery (Alex Carleton, designer)

Save Khaki (David Mullen, designer)

Shipley & Halmos (Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, designers)

Yigal Azrouel (Yigal Azrouel, designer)

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