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5 Hot Hair Trends to Keep You Cool This Spring

Danika Daly — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:04:20 +0000

Despite the random drop in temperature this week, it is technically Spring. Soon it will be time for flowing dresses, cutoff shorts and light, airy hairstyles that won’t have your neck gasping for air. We picked our five favorite spring ‘dos to keep you cool when the temperatures finally rise.

The Katniss Side Braid

There is no question The Hunger Games has garnered a lot of attention with the movie release, Capitol Fashion and the infamous side braid of Katniss Everdeen. This style kept Katniss cool even in the hottest situations, including a forest fire.

9 Spring Beauty Buys to Freshen Your Routine

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:24:36 +0000

Spring is on the horizon, and we are thrilled the days are getting longer. Warmer weather means a shift in beauty routines, and we are busy preparing our worn-out winter skin for much greener pastures. Because we love you Indies, we are sharing nine beauty products we swear by. They’ve gotten us through the good hair days and bad, our driest skin months and made us look our best even if we didn’t feel so hot. Try any of them, and we guarantee you’ll become a beauty convert.

I used this cold-pressed, organic virgin coconut oil as a body moisturizer for the first time last week, and I'm never turning back. Not only does it smell incredible and intensely moisturize, it helps repair environmental damage, improves cell wall saturation and reduces inflammation. Try it once, and you'll be hooked.

Often referred to as "liquid gold," this skin and hair superfood is jam-packed with Vitamin E, Essential Fatty Acids and Proteins. What can this beauty bling do for you? Using it a couple times a week in place of shampoo will transform your hair, making it shiner and healthier than before. As for skin, Argan Oil fights fine lines, repairs imperfections, minimizes scars and stretch marks and reduces inflammation.

It's not difficult to see why this mascara is award-winning. The triple-film complex works to coat lashes in one stroke, conditions and creates curves with pro-vitamin B5 and aloe vera and packs staying power with vinyl polymer. You will have sexy, dramatic, breeze-conjuring lashes in no time.

If you're looking for an at-home manicure that stands the test of time (or at least a week's time), Deborah Lippmann is your girl. Her sparkling hues are so fun and glamorous, it's difficult to choose just one. But Mermaid's Dream, a new addition to the collection, is pure seafoam grandeur.

Hallelujah! This dream cream eyeshadow and liner won't smudge or crease once it's in place. Use it as a sheer shadow with a bold lip or layer on the hues for a dramatic look that lasts all day. Samba-dy Loves Me is the perfect neutral shade and a quintessential addition to our spring makeup bags.

Warning: after using this foundation, you will never want to use your old brand again. This liquid, medium-coverage foundation conceals while it protects from sun damage with SPF 24. The silky, luxurious formula melts into skin, provides a dewey coverage with a luminous finish and moisturizes all the while. And it's a Neiman Marcus 2012 Beauty Award Finalist - enough said.

No matter how fancy, expensive or popular other soaps can be, we always go back to Dr. Bronner's Magical Soaps. Not only are all oil and essential oil ingredients certified organic and Fair Trade, the packaging is made from post-consumer recycled paper, making it both good for you and our Earth. We love all the scents, but rose is oh-so elegant.

When you apply this long-lasting lipstick, expect it to stay put for a very long time. Made to hydrate while you wear, this color won't flake or bleed. The glossy texture allows you to easily apply a new topcoat without removing the old. We think Overtime is the perfect, everyday springtime pink.

This incredible toner will fit seamlessly into your skincare routine, to be used after cleansing to prepare your face for moisturizer. Essential lavender water calms and refreshes, amino acid Serine promotes softness, the powerful antioxidant Jojoba Leaf helps prevent premature aging and Willowherb calms skin inflammation and reduces redness. Great as a midday skin refresher!

Would Louboutin Sue this Artist at the Drop of a Hat?

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:29:41 +0000

Last night at the art show at The Old School, I spied a hat that would get Monsieur Christian Louboutin’s panties in a legal twist. This red under-brimmed baseball cap piqued my interest as I warned its creator, Sean Kinney of Eddie Eddie by Billy Tommy for Real Quick for Fun, of a potentially vicious lawsuit in his future for Louboutin copyright infringement. Aware of the class action against YSL, he shrugs off concerns of ramifications as a good indie artist should, and tells me where I can get mine: the grand opening of American Two Shot.

American Two Shot is a chill new boutique opening in Soho in the next week or two (we’ll keep you posted – - as they say on their site, “It’s chic to wait.“). And so we wait to shop cool men’s and women’s clothing, art, books, coffee and friends. Friends with whom we’d likely like to trick out a school bus, drive cross country and bend a few laws. Or at least discuss beautiful things with over an iced latte. Needless to say, we’re psyched for the new shopping haunt @ 135 Grand St.

L’Officiel Homme: YSL Officially Names Hedi Slimane New Creative Director, First Collection in June

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:28:07 +0000

“As one of the most important French fashion houses, Yves Saint Laurent today possesses formidable potential, which I am confident will be successfully harnessed and revealed through the vision of Hedi Slimane.” — François-Henri Pinault, chairman and chief executive officer of PPR, Yves Saint Laurent’s parent company.

Confirming a week-old rumor — ancient history in the age of the status update — that the designer cum photographer would return to the house that Saint Laurent built nearly twelve years after departing for Dior Homme, YSL today announced Slimane’s appointment as its new creative director.

Slimane’s return is described as an attempt by PPR to “ramp up” YSL’s development in order to compete with Chanel and Christian Dior.

As a Frenchman and someone industry insiders feel “understands YSL better than anyone else,” Slimane is expected to be received better than the long-beleaguered Stefano Pilati. Saint Laurent, when he was still living, openly derided the designer while his business and life partner, Pierre Bergé refused to even acknowledge Pilati’s existence.

Despite his standing as the preeminent menswear designer of the past decade, this will be Slimane’s first foray into womenswear — aside from some feminine suiting he did for the likes of Nicole Kidman and Madonna. Slimane’s designs under YSL will debut with the house’s resort collection this June.

The extent of Slimane’s control over the brand is as yet unknown but famous for his exacting standards, there’s bound to be some upheaval in the coming months. [WWD, sub req'd]

A World of Nicki Minajes, Anna Wintour Takes the Subway and Zelda Kaplan, R.I.P.

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:48:36 +0000

- Paper Magazine proves that if more people dressed like Nicki Minaj, the world would be a better place. Or at least a more tranny place. [Paper]

- YSL‘s Stefano Pilati thinks John Galliano pretty much ruined drugs for everyone. [Styleite]

- Well, this happened. Anna Wintour in the subway. Note the look of complete and utter fear on her usually emotionless face. [The Cut]

- You could help Oscar de la Renta design his resort collection. [WSJ]

- Beyoncé is reportedly planning two albums next year. Because nine months of pregnancy left her with far too much time on her hands. [LA Times]

- 95-year-old club kid Zelda Kaplan passed away today. Luckily, she was sitting front row at a fashion show, perhaps the most fitting and fabulous way to go. R.I.P. Miss Girl. [NY Post]

Fashion Week’s Man of a Thousand Wild Suits Rocks John Lennon

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:14:11 +0000

He’s a Fashion Week fixture: The man in the wild printed suit and matching newsboy hat. If you’ve been to The Tents, you’ve seen him and probably wonder, who the heck is he? This mysteriously matching man rocked a John Lennon suit this New York Fashion Week. The deeply rooted Beatles fan in me suddenly had to know more about him and his sartorial choice of Lennon that caused quite a stir. So I asked.

His name is Shail Upadhya. He’s a retired U.N. Official from Nepal who is now a stylist in NYC. He also makes his own suits. He’s styled them after the iconic YSL Mondrian print, Kandinsky artwork, stripes, dots, checks, you name it. This week, he came in a jacket he imagined up to pay tribute to The Beatles.

In celebration of the anniversary of The Beatles coming to America on February 7, 1964, Shail Upadhya crafted a suit with John Lennon‘s self portrait on repeat.

When The Fab Four came to America, Shail was in London where he lived with his ambassador parents. “At that time I had heard of The Beatles. They weren’t as popular in London as they were in the U.S. London and Liverpool also had a bit of a rivalry. London kind of looked down on Liverpool.”

Soon after their arrival in the U.S., the negativity was shattered. Like many a-boomer, he grew up with their music as his soundtrack. His fav fab tunes? Here Comes the Sun and HELP!

Shail Upadhya loves paying homage and saluting people in different fields of art through fashion.

And hopefully he’ll help fight back against people who tweet “Who the hell is Paul McCartney??” Seriously kids, watch yourself.

Christian Louboutin Recruits DVF in Trademark Case Against YSL

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0000

The Christian Louboutin-Yves Saint Laurent red-sole trademark battle is still raging on. Well, perhaps “raging” isn’t the right word…teetering on, if you will. Yesterday Diane von Furstenberg lent her support to the couture cobbler in the Manhattan courtroom where he sat before three Appeals Court judges to determine the fate of his sole.

First things first, let’s talk about what DVF was wearing. According to WWD, von Furstenberg “swooped into the courtroom wearing gold-rimmed aviators and a long black sparkly knit sweater over an off-white turtleneck and black skirt.” Legal. Ease.

Anyhoo, back in August, Judge Victor Marrero, a Manhattan Southern District judge, denied Louboutin a preliminary injunction that would have stopped YSL from selling its monochromatic red pump from its 2011 resort collection, and further questioned the validity of Louboutin’s trademarked red sole. Marrero ruled that no designer could have a monopoly on any one color.

Louboutin’s lawyer — who also happens to be DVF’s lawyer — Harley Lewin claimed that Marrero misjudged the case by assuming Louboutin meant every shade of red and not the Chinese red he had trademarked in 2008. YSL’s lawyer, a David Bernstein, argued that YSL’s monochromatic pumps are integral to the brand’s DNA, adding, “We don’t want to find out we can’t make red shoes.”

While the judges openly criticized Marrero’s opinion and the findings on which it was based, there’s no guarantee they’ll overturn his verdict. If they do, however, it’s back to court for both parties. I’m hoping for another trial if only for another DVF cameo. What will she wear?! Perhaps a YSL le smoking and a Louboutin strapless…you know, for kicks. [WWD]

YSL to Launch First Men’s Campaign in Five Years

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:24:03 +0000

Yves Saint Laurent is showing their manly side this spring with its first menswear ad campaign in almost five years. The last time YSL ran a menswear campaign was for fall 2007 when Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot industrial designer Marc Newsom. Reflecting, according to the house of YSL, the continued global growth of its men’s wear line, Stefano Pilati signed on David Sims to capture model Baptiste Radufe for spring 2012.

[WWD]

Ruldoph the Red Soled Reindeer

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:11:34 +0000

If you’re reading this, you probably would shout with glee at the sight of a red sole in your stocking, then over your stocking later that night. So please sing along with us:

Rudolph the Red Soled Reindeer.

Had a platform made of cork.

And if you ever spike it.

You would even fringe it suede.

All of the textured leather.

Used to laugh in python heels.

And if you make it velvet. You would even use a bow.

Then one trademark Christian thought, YSL had infringed. "Laurent, with your sole so bright, that's my red, you have no right." All of the jury listened, As Loubie shouted out, I sue! Do you? But then he lost the lawsuit. He cannot claim the red soled shoe.

Lea T and Andrej Pejic Share Some “Candy”

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:55:55 +0000

Of his muse, Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci says Lea T has a “unique, rare, natural beauty, a combination of purity, hardness, romanticism, and agressiveness: all components of androgyny that are bound to both sexes.” Combining tranny superpowers with fellow Amazonian androgyne, Andrej Pejic, Lea imhabits this beauty in Candy Magazine‘s “Powerful Soul,” shot by Andreas Larsson. Flanked by male models at every turn, Ms. T takes the lead in a series of gender-blurring portraits as well as in a pas de deux with a YSL-clad Pejic.

Photos: Models.com

Step Into the Opium Den With Yves Saint Laurent & Emily Blunt

Amanda Gabriele — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:36:49 +0000

Classic old lady perfume Yves Saint Laurent Opium is experiencing a serious comeback, and Emily Blunt‘s face is making it happen. When YSL debuted the fragrance in 1977, the message was clear – Opium is an addictive perfume. More than three decades later, the scent is still viewed as guiltless provocation for some, “intellectual pollution” and an incitement to lechery for others. Click through for behind-the-scenes photos and a video teaser for Blunt’s Opium campaign.

Look for the official Yves Saint Laurent Opium commercial starring Emily Blunt when it premieres on December 4.

MALE MODEL HUMPDAY: Causing a Spectacle

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:33:39 +0000

Essential Homme stripped down 10 male models and left them with nothing but their spectacles for the completely gratuitous but completely wonderful “You’d Be Naked Without Those Spectacles,” shot by Sabine Villiard. This Male Model Humpday, we’re putting on our reading glasses and sticking our nose in a good…book.

Photos: Fucking Young!

Marc Goldfinger in Illesteva Leonard

Goldfinger

Brett Reeves in Ray Ban

Brett

Julien Quevenne in Mykita

Julien

Jakob Wilhelm in Ray Ban

Jakob

Zach Vickers in Tom Ford

Zach

Brahim Lahmiri in YSL

Brahim

Luis Bataha in Ray Ban

Luis

Alexandre Cunha in Mykita

Alexandre

Mads Broberg in Illesteva Leonard

Mads

Harvey Newton in 3.1 Phillip Lim

Harvey

Pat McGrath Shares Her Favorite Backstage Polaroids from Fashion Week

Amanda Gabriele — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:55:59 +0000

Famed makeup artist and Creative Advisor for Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up Pat McGrath has plenty of Fashion Week experience under her belt. With the Spring 2012 collection shows behind her, McGrath wants to share her backstage polaroids with the world. Not only can you see her brilliant makeup jobs on the industry’s top models, but these photos give you a glimpse of the most exclusive backstages in the fashion world. Click through for the gallery.

Link Love: Vogue.com

Vuitton to Launch Louis’ First Fragrance

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:31:46 +0000

For its premier perfume, Louis Vuitton has picked a nose that knows. Noted nose, perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, has been tapped by the luxury brand to develop their first fragrance, reportedly using extracts from rare, nearly extinct, flowers.

Photo: StyleBistro

A third generation nose, Cavallier-Belletrud has lent his award-winning nostrils to Issey Miyake‘s L’Eau d’Issey, Dior‘s Addict, Stella McCartney‘s Stella, Lancôme‘s Poeme and YSL‘s Cinema. Work on the new LV scent is slated to being in January 2012 so enjoy your rare, nearly extinct, flowers while you can. [Telegraph]

Photo: StyleBistro

Uptown Chic / Downtown Sleek: Balmain Fur Jacket

Brittany Crane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:30:35 +0000

We are absolutely drooling over this Balmain fur collar jacket. Think its too much of one style to be worth the ultimate investment piece? We thinks a not. Check out how we style today’s Uptown Chic/Downtown Sleek.

Beyonce Werqing Her Baby Bump on Harper’s Bazaar

Samantha Lim — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:14:06 +0000

Sasha Beyonce Fierce graces the November cover of Harper’s Bazaar and she. is. werqing. it. (Thanks to our fave Terry Richardson, of course). With hair bigger than her baby bump will ever be, she dishes about her pregnancy, motherhood, marriage, her hip hop hubbie king Jay-Z, and more. And although we are fully aware how those photoshopped Barbie twigs could never be her real thighs, we’ve at least got the best real quotes and behind the scenes pics right here…

On pregnancy and motherhood: “It was important to me that I gave myself time to focus on becoming the woman I want to be, building my empire, my relationship, and my self-worth, before I became a mother,” she says. “Now God has blessed us with the ultimate.”

On her husband, Jay-Z: “We have been together since I was 20 years old. We took our time and developed an unbreakable friendship before we got married. I admire his ability to inspire others. To me, Jay represents the American dream. Jay’s music has helped define our generation. All that he has overcome and worked to achieve gives millions hope that they can become whatever they want to be. I respect him so much; he is a great man and a great artist.”

How Terry Richardson and Zuzanna Bijoch Shock Yves Saint Laurent

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:46:11 +0000

Model Zuzanna Bijoch who you might recognize from a story earlier this week in (Fashion Magazine Gets All Political) is also taking on the role as one of the faces for Yves Saint Laurent’s beauty ad campaigns for Fall 2011. And of course the one and only Terry Richardson captures all the volume in the Effet Faux Cils Shocking mascara.

Editors In Chic: 14 Frames of Perfect Nail Art For All Internet Divas

Nicole Vardo — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:04:32 +0000

A happy editor, means happy nails… or so I’d like to think so. Which is why through my daily tumble-ventures (FashionIndie on Tumblr) I decided to put together a lookbook fit perfectly for that witty editor who takes pride in typing in style everyday of the week. Let’s just say that so far the newspaper printed nails are winning my heart. Don’t forget to share your thoughts on your favorites!

Newspaper printed nails- Fashion journalism at it’s finest.

INDIE NEWSROOM: Kanye’s Pre-Show Jitters…i-D’s Ladies…Go Head, Ask and Tell, Girlfriend!

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:25:21 +0000

- Kanye West, according to The Telegraph‘s Hilary Alexander, is “a bit nervous” about his first fashion show.” [The Cut]

- More fashion shows featured models of color this season than in seasons past. Yay dwindling racism! [Styleite]

- i-D‘s “Dreams and Aspirations” issue features a very-Twiggy Abbey Lee Kershaw, Lara Stone, Fei Fei Sun and of course, Carine on its covers. [Models.com]

- Raquel Zimmermann goes through 14 YSL looks in under a minute, as shot by Inez and Vinoodh. [Modelinia]

- Gisele got out of a speeding ticket — with the kids in the back — basically for being Gisele. [Boston Herald]

- West Hollywood is this close to banning fur — a sigh of relief to the city’s massive bear community. [Refinery29]

- Speaking of the gays, queens from coast to coast can now serve openly in the armed forces. Finally! I can find a few good men. [HuffPo]

QUEL SCANDALE!: Yves Saint Laurent, Drug-Addled Diva

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:34:33 +0000

Quel Scandale: Scandalous Facts in Fashion History explores the drug problems, temper tantrums and occasional Nazi-sympathizing that have formed the foundations of the 20th century’s greatest fashion houses. Yves Saint Laurent was a genius and a revolutionary, but he was also a drug-addicted drunken tyrant who was not above throwing an ashtray at an assistant. Diva, thy name is YSL.

There’s nothing better than an unauthorized biography for all the most salacious gossip. Saint Laurent: Bad Boy by French journalist Marie-Dominique Lelièvre claims Saint Laurent was “frightfully unhappy” and “devoured by anxiety.” He would consume amphetamines and tranquilizers, sniff cocaine, take Valium and drink whiskey straight out of the bottle in an effort to deal with his success, something a friend alluded to as the “Judy Garland Syndrome.”

Some say Judy Garland Syndrome, I say “It’s called being a star.” And part of that star package is abusing those around you. “Several times, witnesses saw him lose his head and throw objects at people. His physical power was as great as his inner strength. Yves was an athlete as far as ashtraythrowing is concerned,”claims the bio.

Saint Laurent’s demons were allegedly rooted in his homosexuality and his insecurities surrounding it. “He had relationships with Arab boys in Algeria. People laughed at him at school, he was called a poof,” said Lelièvre. But wait, it gets better. Yves would also prowl nightclubs in search of “savage and hazardous” sexcapades that would often land him in the hospital.

I’m assuming that means injuries suffered at the gruff hands of rough trade and not from the plethora of venereal diseases contracted in his practice.

Through it all, Pierre Bergé, his lifelong companion — who refused to support “a jumble of poorly verified gossip” and therefore did not take part in the bio — stood by his side. Bergé, however, is described as “a remedy and a poison” to YSL, who “chose as his partner a man who compensated for his weaknesses. In making himself indispensable, Bergé robbed Saint Laurent of his autonomy. He turned him into an assisted diva.”

Well, sometimes a diva needs a little assistance getting out of her bed in the morning, or pouring her cocktail or smuggling her illegal amphetamines into the country. Is anything wrong with that? [Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph]

Over The Moon for Midnight Blue

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:03:47 +0000

Yesterday we got the blues for the men in our lives. Today we’re over the moon, for midnight blue. Accessorizing blue where black have been leaves you with a slightly brighter night. This darkest hue of blue looks even better set in gold. But then, so do most things. See where you can get the blues that won’t get you down.

Nocturnally vicious in a slithering snake centrifuge. Alexander McQueen £745

YSL Wins the Battle for Its Sole

Jessica Lapidos — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:44:33 +0000

In a legal battle for the sole, YSL has won the heart of it. Judge Victor Marrero has ruled that Christian Louboutin has no legal hold over the “trademark” red sole of his shoes. C’mon Loub, suing YSL for a red shoe with a red sole? That was crass. I’m glad that’s over with. Rather, please let this be over.

“Because in the fashion industry color serves ornamental and aesthetic functions vital to robust competition, the court finds that Louboutin is unlikely to be able to prove that its red outsole brand is entitled to trademark protection, even if it has gained enough public recognition in the market to have acquired secondary meaning,” declared Judge Marrero in his ruling.

All in One: Fall 2011 Luxury Campaigns

Samantha Lim — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:33:36 +0000

We. Love. Fall. Uber luxe furs. Rich sophisticated colors. Heavy textures. Subtle sexiness. The ad campaigns are out and we (for once) cannot wait for the summer heat to slowly transition into cool, crisp autumn days so that we can layer on the lace, drape ourselves in bold colored silks, and throw on a knee sock or five. Here’s a round up of what is inspiring us at the moment:

The Only French Toast Anna Wintour Condones

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:25:53 +0000

French president Nicholas Sarkozy presented Vogue‘s editrix in chief Anna Wintour with the Legion of Honor award of merit last night at Paris’ Élysée Palace. After receiving the prize, she mindlessly threw it amongst her other awards, the Order of the British Empire and the head of Carine Roitfeld.

Photos: Vogue.it

On hand to toast Wintour — who never met a Chanel bouclé tweed she didn’t drape over her frail back — were Karl Lagerfeld, Donatella Versace with bff Riccardo Tisci — fresh off his glorious fall 2011 haute couture collection for Givenchy – Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Anna’s Italian counterpart Franca Sozzani, Mario Testino, LVMH head honcho Bernard Arnault, YSL‘s Stefano Pilati, Burberry‘s Christopher Bailey, Tommy Hilfiger, professional dandy and Vogue‘s editor-at-large Hamish Bowles and the Rhoda to Anna’s Mary, Grace Coddington.

According to the Kaiser, “We had this very nice cocktail, where Anna made a very funny speech.” I have a hard time believing at least one of those facts. [WWD]

Click through for more picture from Vogue Italia that were apparently taken by a drunk intern with an iPhone.

Living on the Wedge

Samantha Lim — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:45:18 +0000

One of the things we love about summer are the extra shoe options to keep our legs long and lean. Today in the FashionIndie loft, we spotted 7 pairs of wedges on editor stems, and it inspired this roundup of 15 fierce pairs that will top off your mid summer looks.

Take a walk on the wild side with these animal inspired Jeffrey Campbell wedges – $190

Pour La Victoire- $207

Yves Saint Laurent - $500

Chloé - $695

Alexander Wang-$289

Givenchy- $952

Alexander McQueen- $640

Miz Mooz- $110

Fendi-$504

Louis Vuitton-$605

Dolce Vita-$250

Jimmy Choo-$650

Jimmy Choo-$650

Ash-$275

Christian Louboutin-$695

Kate Moss Wore Galliano Gown for Her Wedding to Jamie Hince

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Naomi Campbell, (always at work) wore Givenchy by Riccard Tisci and Vogue’s Anna Wintour were among the guests to the wedding of Jamie Hince and Kate Moss, who stuck by pal John Galliano by wearing a gown designed by him.

SOUTHROP, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 01: Kate Moss and Jamie Hince kiss outside the church after getting married on July 1, 2011 in Southrop, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

SOUTHROP, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 01: Kate Moss and Jamie Hince pose outside the church after getting married on July 1, 2011 in Southrop, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)

INDIE NEWSROOM: Naomi Roars for Givenchy Before Attending Kate’s Wedding…Men’s Fashion Week Gets ‘Zany’…J. Lo Finds Her Light

Lester Brathwaite — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:43:19 +0000

- Kate Moss wedding guest and occasional BFF, Naomi Campbell is in full primal mode for Givenchy‘s new Fall 2011 campaign, shot by Mert & Marcus. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Kate‘s epic wedding guest list also includes Daphne Guinness, Vivienne Westwood, Jude Law, Jade Jagger and reportedly, John Galliano. [Styleite]

- Blogger Rachel Kane of WTForever21 might have to change the name of her blog to WTorever21 because she clearly doesn’t give an F. [Fashionista]

- Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld is precociously stunning in Miu Miu‘s new Fall 2011 campaign, shot by Bruce Weber. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Meanwhile, Raquel Zimmermann is sleekness defined for YSL by Inez and Vinoodh. [Models.com]

- The Huffington Post assembled 21 of Spring 2012 Men’s Fashion Week‘s “zaniest” looks. Some are actually zany, some are pretty fierce and some just need to stop pretending. [HuffPo]

- Jennifer Lopez will be on HSN this weekend, and while her team of handlers explain what an HSN is, J.Lo found her light and showed some gam for new fragrance Love & Light‘s ad campaign. [People]

Resort 2012 Trend Report

Megan Turley — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:13:35 +0000

One look at this season’s resort collections will make it immediately clear that the recession depression of last year is definitely out, and bold, rich colors and graphics are in. Naeem Kahn, YSL, Zac Posen and many others incorporated bold, bright floral palettes into their collections.

Despite a solid showing from the monochrome palette, orange stole the spotlight this year. Bottega Veneta, Phillip Lim and Dianne von Furstenberg were just a few who made a statement with solid, orange pieces in their collections. And orange you glad they did? I, for one, can’t wait to add this pop of color to my wardrobe!

Top left: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Top right: DVF, Bottom left: Bottega Veneta, Bottom right: McQ

Nima Taherzadeh

With a new color palette came a more “sporty,” laid-back group of collections. Many collections featured swimwear for the first time this year, and Michael Kors, Herve Ledger, Donna Karan, and McQ took the swimwear analogy one step further. That’s right, dear readers, we’re talking about “scuba-influenced silhouettes” (Style.com). Take a look at these neon delights and tell us what you think.

Top left: Michael Kors, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Right: McQ

Notable themes on the runway were represented by Max Azria (“a city-inspired undercurrent with a feminine ease”) and Dianne von Furstenberg (a collection of “matchy/clashy prints”). This year there was a general trend towards more urban, jet-setter style in the collections.

Marc by Marc Jacobs and Missoni both included the “emerging must-have” that is the pajama suit in their collections. This colorful, loose pant was represented in more subdued tones in numerous other collections, and retained its characteristic exaggerated length in all. Petite girls everywhere, ready your platforms!

Top left: Louis Vuitton, Top right: Jason Wu, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Missoni

On the other side of the pant spectrum, above-the-ankle, straight-leg cigarette pants were also popular with the likes of Helmut Lang, Monique Lhuillier and Elie Tahari featuring them in their collections. I’d like one in every color, please.

Top left: YSL, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Elie Tahari, Bottom right: Helmut Lang

Of course, to my delight, leather separates were also popular with quite a few designers this year, including Derek Lam, Thakoon and Jason Wu, who featured leather skirts, shorts, and pants. Calvin Klein and others were also fans of thin leather belts, sending a clear message: when in doubt – belt it!

Top left: Helmut Lang, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: YSL, Bottom right: Thakoon

Perhaps to balance this blast of color and print (and leather, oh my!), the resort collections were significantly more buttoned up this year – and I mean that literally. The runway was up to its proverbial neck in collared shirts and high necklines this season.

Top left: Jason Wu, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Carolina Hererra

In particular, the boat neck was an popular look for both separates and dresses, with Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton, Max Azria and a plethora of other designers featuring the look.

Top left: Max Azria, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Bottom right: Jason Wu

Outerwear took on a boxy silhouette, and squared-off coats were popular with Louis Vuitton, Rachel Roy and others. Oscar de la Renta fittingly featured the silhouette in his Cubism-inspired collection.

Top left: Rachel Roy, Top right: Oscar de la Renta, Bottom left: Naeem Kahn, Bottom right: Monique Lhuillier

Honorable mentions go out to A-line skirts (Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton) and lace (Monique Lhuillier), both trends popping up here and there on the runway this year – always good staples to have in your closet.

Top left: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Louis Vuitton, Top Right: Louis Vuitton, Botom right: Jason Wu

Will you be wearing any of these looks on your next getaway?

Source Love: Style.com

Yves Saint Laurent Was Not the Biggest Tom Ford Fan

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:30:45 +0000

“In 13 minutes on the runway you have destroyed 40 years of my career.” So reads a letter from Yves Saint Laurent to Tom Ford, according to Ford in an interview with CNN. The late designer seemed to grow resentful of Ford and the direction of his eponymous label as the brand grew more profitable.

Ironically, Ford talks about his fear of starting his own label — the fear of losing the rights to his name, the fear of his name being associated with a product he’s not proud of — before going into Yves Saint Laurent’s dissatisfaction with Ford and Gucci, who had purchased the YSL line:

“You know, he was supportive at the beginning….But when I started to get great press and the business started to become successful, Yves became really quite hostile and we had a little bit different taste. I have letters that he wrote to me about it, you know: ‘In 13 minutes on the runway you have destroyed 40 years of my career.’”

This isn’t the first time Ford’s spoken out over his strained relationship with Saint Laurent, though this time he stopped short of calling him “evil.” And it’s nice to know that at least he’s acknowledging his existence again — fashion grudges tend to last a lifetime. [Styleite]

Fashionable Skateboard Icons: Steve and Alex Olson interviewed by Kirsten Lea

Benjamin Kanarek — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:32:22 +0000

by: Kirsten Lea at Benjamin Kanarek Blog

Steve & Alex Olson © D.R.

Whenever I take up a new sport or activity, I like to immerse myself in the culture of the people and their lifestyle. Skateboarding has an incredibly different sub-culture to anything I have encountered before, in fact it seemed as though my life was turned upside when I began meeting and interacting with other skaters. I went from deciding what I would order from the Donna Karen AW Collection to deciding which Roxy tees would be most maneuverable in. One aspect of the culture that I could relate to was the strong connection that many skaters have with graphics, art and photography. My teacher, Steve Olson has produced several art exhibitions, with many more in the pipeline, and it is clear that Olson is happiest when he can collaborate with his son.

Alex Olson, who is currently one of the leading professional skateboarders, also has a talent for art and photography. I was led to his website www.olsonstuff.com and was impressed by his work. He posts daily on www.olsonstuff.tumblr.com which has garnered quite the devoted following. After spending a week or two looking through the photographs he chooses, as well as the questions he is asked and the answers he offers, I was intrigued to find out what motivated and inspired this young man, who, from an outside perspective at least, appears to have the world at his feet. Alex kindly agreed to be interviewed.

Kirsten Lea: Why did you start a tumblr page?

Alex Olson: I just liked it and wanted to do it.

K: Would you like it to lead to anything?

A: I mean if it got me somewhere that would be amazing and it would be hours well spent looking for images while I’m bored. I was never trying to shoot for something bigger I just like doing it and seeing other people’s stuff.

K: I notice a lot of skateboarders get involved in the art world. Why do you think that is?

A: It’s another job, like skating, where you’re your own boss.

K: Do you think it’s because pro skate boarders design their own boards and get used to drawing graphics?

A: I would never tell anybody that “I’m an artist” because it’s such an easy thing to say nowadays.

Alex designed the board, pictured here, to look like the YSL logo but incorporated his own initials.

K: Why did you choose YSL?

A: I always liked that logo and thought it looked good and so I wanted to make it with my name.

Steve Olson: Do you think we could get a cease and desist for that? Whatever. It’s cool.

K: Alex, I’d like to give you a gift. What would rock your world?

A: I’m lost on this one.

Steve Olson: I don’t think he likes the term “rock your world”. Rephrase it.

K: I’d like to buy you a present. Money is no object for me and I love buying people gifts. You may not be materialistic, but what could I buy you that would make you really happy and reflect well upon me?

A: Well, I’d say something that we talked about in the past. You would have to listen to know what I was into.

K: Okay, I’ll decide at the end of the interview….

K: You have good style in your skateboarding, but understandably, a career in skateboarding doesn’t seem to fulfill you. What are your ambitions?

A: I don’t know. I’d like to make a career out of something else. Not just one thing. I don’t feel safe with only one career option and nothing to fall back on.

K: Steve mentioned that you might be working with photographer Mario Sorrenti. What would you like to achieve from that collaboration?

A: Well you make it sound as if we’re going to be working on some project together. I was just trying to assist him but he was never in town so I never got to.

K: Do you take photographs to please yourself or for other people?

A: I do it for myself, mostly, but if I do it for others, I just want them to laugh. I don’t know. I don’t try to get too deep with the art thing. Those people bug the shit out of me. If you like it you like it, if you don’t you move on to something else.

K: The responses on your blog are very blunt and direct, particularly if you don’t like the question. Have you ever wanted to cultivate an image or on-line persona and if so, is that part of it?

A: No, that’s just me being myself

K: Do you ever consider how you come across?

A: Yes, I’m sure I come off as a dick but I’m just being truthful to what I think the Q & A is.

K: On your tumblr it says, “ask me anything”. So what do you like being asked about most?

A: I don’t ever think about this type of stuff. I don’t know. Sorry.

K: Well, what do you most enjoy thinking about or talking about?

A: Here we go again… I really don’t know. I don’t look for conversations. If they happen and they’re good, it’s amazing but I’m not a big talker.

K: What kind of person would you like to be?

A: A good person.

K: What style of comedy appeals to you most?

A: Dry comedy.

K: Who is your favorite film director?

A: I don’t have any.

K: We’re on a private jet for five hours. What movies do you want to watch?

A: I’m not the biggest movie guy. Something I haven’t seen?

K: Okay, you’re not into movies. Do you like documentaries?

A: Yes.

K: Do you prefer to edit footage yourself or have someone edit for you?

Doubles! © Alex Olson

A: Depends on what I’m making.

K: I like your photography. My favorite is doubles! What is your favorite?

Lil Monsters © Alex Olson

A: Lil Monster.

K: What compliments do you receive on a regular basis and which mean the most to you?

A: When someone really likes a skateboard trick I did or when someone likes my photos. Those don’t happen on a regular basis.

K: Are you being sarcastic?

A: No, it doesn’t happen everyday.

K: What creative outlets have you found to be the most expressive and fulfilling for you?

A: Photography and music. But I don’t feel that I’m expressing anything by it.

K: Do you think that you might be autistic?

A: I might be. I don’t know. I don’t think I am but I’m not sure. I could be.

K: Do you find it easy to remember phone numbers?

A: You’re just saying that because of my dad.

K: Yes, you totally called me out on that….

A: …. Not anymore. I used to remember the pattern of phone numbers but not the numbers themselves.

K: Do you find it difficult to care about other people?

A: It depends.

K: What would someone have to do for you to care about his or her wellbeing?

A: I’ve never thought about it. If I like the person a lot then I’d care about them.

K: Have you ever fallen in love to the point where you put their happiness before you own?

A: At one point in my life, maybe. That type of love is when you have kids.

K: What is the best date you’ve ever been on?

A: I hate dates. Maybe I should start to like them…

K: Yes, they can turn into some of the most special moments of your life…

A: … I’m not really a talker and that can be hard for the other person on the date.

K: That’s very thoughtful of you. The best date, for someone who doesn’t like talking, is going to movies, but you don’t like films. How ironic is that?

K: What is the best date you can imagine?

A: One that doesn’t feel like date.

K: Do you like to dance?

A: Yes. Mostly drunk.

K: What do you like to drink?

A: Beer or Vodka.

K: What is the best thing an ex-lover has ever done for you?

A: Cook for me.

K: What did she cook for you?

A: She would cook breakfast. Eggs on toast with tomato.

K: What is the most precious thing you have lost?

A: Friends.

K: What or whom do you value most in your life?

A: Friends, family and food.

K: You have two days alone with your lover. How would you like to spend them and where?

A: I don’t know. Where are we spending this so called “alone time”?

K: You get to choose where to spend the time and how.

A: Well, I’d go to New York because if something happened between us, I wouldn’t be stuck in a place I don’t know.

K: How do you settle differences in your relationships?

A: Talk or write.

K: What is your longest grudge?

A: I’ve never ever though about this.

K: Maybe you don’t have any?

A: I don’t have any.

K: What terms of endearment do you use?

A: I couldn’t tell you.

K: Because you don’t use any or because you don’t know me?

A: How about I just don’t know. I try to be nice.

K: What hurts your feelings?

A: HA! I don’t know. It would just have to happen.

K: In skateboarding you have to get used to getting hurt. Do you find that prepares you for dealing with emotional pain?

A: Yes, that’s how people learn. They try a different way.

K: How much responsibility do you take for your own problems?

A: All.

K: What can you guarantee about yourself?

A: I can guarantee that I’m not going to guarantee.

K: What do you like best about yourself: your talent or appearance?

Alex Olson © D.R.

A: Skip this question

K: I’ll rephrase it. What would you most like to be complimented on: your talent or your appearance?

A: I hate compliments. I don’t take them well and I think that people throw them around too much and don’t really mean them. They’re not meaningful.

K: What qualities have you found in women that you like or respect that you have not found in men?

A: Taking care of people.

K: Do you like girls to take care of you and nurture you or do you prefer to take charge?

A: I like being cared for and I also like it if they can take charge.

K: What makes you feel safe and cared for?

A: Knowing everything is okay, right there and then.

K: Do you find it easy to admit when you’re wrong?

A: Sometimes.

K: What is your favorite vacation resort in the world?

A: New York City.

K: What is your ideal living environment?

A: A city with a beach. I don’t think I’ve ever thought about that in my life.

K: Do you use nature as a source of inspiration?

A: No.

K: Do you enjoy being surrounded by nature?

A: Yes, I really like it. I just don’t do it that much.

K: Do you like a peaceful or hectic life?

A: A mix of both?

K: Do you have any interest in interior design?

A: Yes

K: Describe your decorating style

A: Midcentury

K: What books are you reading at the moment?

A: I’m not reading anything at the moment.

K: Have you read any books that you really like or that have inspired you?

A: No.

K: Do you remember your dreams? Do you have any recurring dreams?

A: Yes, but I don’t remember any recurring dreams.

K: Tell me about a dream you do remember.

A: I don’t remember the last one. But I have been able to control them in the past.

K: Are you someone who, if you put your mind to it, can achieve anything?

A: No. I can get a lot of things started but I can’t finish them. It’s my biggest downfall.

K: Your Grandfather was a fighter pilot. Would you join the air force to fight for your country?

A: Yes. 100%.

K: What are some of the phone calls that have changed your life?

A: Friends passing away.

K: What worries you the most?

A: My family’s health.

K: What have you not had enough of in your life?

A: Structure.

K: What subject matters vex you?

A: That I was un-schooled.

K: Do you enjoy learning new things?

A: Yes, all the time.

K: What is your greatest talent?

A: Well, it would be to skate.

K: Are you jealous of other people’s success.

A: Maybe.

K: What would you like to achieve in the next five years?

A: To get to a place where I can change again in the following five years

K: What legacy would you like to leave?

A: ‘Change’ in some way, shape or form.

K: If you could make a change in the world, however small, what would that be?

A: Make schools better. That’s the one thing we should do if we want to make the World better.

K: Name three things you’re optimistic about?

Alex doesn’t answer

K: Name one thing, then.

A: What I’m doing after skating.

K: Do you feel you have enough control in your life?

A: Yes.

K: In your relationships with men, do you make most of the decisions?

A: Sometimes, not always.

K: Are you good at managing your own finances?

A: I try to be, but it gets crazy at times.

K: Do you know your own net worth or at least how to work it out?

A: I don’t really know. I probably should know.

K: When do you feel impatient?

A: Being put ‘on hold’ on the phone.

K: Are you quick or slow to reply?

A: Depends. Quick for this one.

K: What makes you blush?

A: I couldn’t tell you?

Steve: He’s flirting with you.

K: I don’t think so

Steve: No, he’s flirting with you.

K: Are you flirting with me?

A: What? That wouldn’t work. I don’t know but it’s happened.

K: How do you like to relax?

A: Just by resting.

K: Have you ever tried yoga or meditation?

A: I’ve been going to yoga this month but I need to go more.

K: I love Yoga. Do you go to a class?

A: I go when my friends will go with me.

K: How about a Spa? You’re coming to Europe for a skating tour and I invite you to stay at my spa for the weekend. You can have treatments and we can have supper (the food is amazing). And if you get bored or you don’t like it, I’ll send you home on the jet… Yes or No?

A: Yes

K: Wonderful. Now let’s talk about Fashion. At what age did you start dressing yourself?

A: 13 or 14.

K: Who are your style icons?

A: Paul Newman.

K: Whose wardrobe would you most like to raid?

A: I’ve never thought about it. Prince.

K: Name a female whose fashion sense you appreciate.

A: Chloë Sevigny.

Alex Olson & Chloë Sevigny © Terry Richardson

K: Perfect answer. I agree. She is off the charts in terms of style.

K: Do you prefer vintage clothing?

A: Ha! No I don’t really care or shop for vintage clothing.

K: Name your favorite luxury goods brand.

A: BMW.

K: Would you like to design your own fashion line (non skate-related)?

A: Yes, given the chance. Yes.

K: Do you like Victoria Beckham?

A: Yes. Spice Girls.

K: What are your favorite fabrics and textures?

A: Cotton.

K: What clothes turn you on?

A: It doesn’t matter what clothes she’s wearing. If she looks good, then it’s working.

K: Let’s end on a good note.

I decide to leave the present on this occasion. Full of contradictions, I’m unsure what exactly inspires Alexander, or even if he knows. However, he inspired me to create my own tumblr page www.leaprive.tumblr.com.

Post written by Kirsten Lea

A Reshuffling of Couture’s House of Cards?

Lester Brathwaite — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:58:04 +0000

The rumor mill is working overtime following Dior‘s firing of John Galliano this week. Riccardo Tisci is being touted as Galliano’s predecessor, with Haider Ackermann replacing Tisci at Givenchy and in perhaps the most surprising twist, Carine Roitfeld and Hedi Slimane replacing Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent.

Roitfeld, Slimane, Pilati, Ackermann, Tisci and Galliano

So far I count at least one Queen, a few Aces and a Jack-Ass. Is that a winning hand?

Link Love: Fashionologie

Roitfeld, Slimane, Pilati, Ackermann, Tisci and Galliano

Anatomy of a Handbag

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:04:57 +0000

Now that New York Fashion Week is over, it’s time to reflect, reevaluate and recuperate. My fellow editors and I dumped out the contents of our bags to document our Fashion Week experience, or at least what we remember that wasn’t wiped out by excessive drinking and turning.

The contents of someone’s bag tells a lot about them. And here at FashionIndie, our bags can’t keep their goddamn mouths shut.

Sam – Louis Vuitton backpack

My favorite moment was about 4 hours into our Blogger Break Room when we had like 80 people simultaneously getting spa services, drinking champagne, being fabulous and magically nothing went wrong!

Rebecca Minkoff mini wallet
Camera
Grey matte nail Polish
Keys
Gucci aviator sunglasses
Fashion GPS front row seat and after party drink tickets to L.A.M.B. and Ivana Helsinki
Taxi receipts
A fat pile of business cards
NYFW credential badge
Dollar bill from the VMAN Magazine party
Louise Manna body wrap jewelry
3 pens
Moleskine mini notebook
Liquid black eyeliner
Maybelline lipgloss from the Tents
Lotion
Vitamins

Amanda – Bag made from recycled plastic bottles from Love Brigade

- These are my favorite sunglasses of ALL TIME. I bought them at my favorite old lady consignment store like 6 years ago. The case is from Topshop.
- My wallet is full of maxed out credit cards and a $5 bill, so sad.
- I keep vitamins with me in case I start to feel under the weather during fashion week.
- There’s nothing worse than when a nail breaks, so obvi a nail file is necessary.
- iPod, headphones, self-explanatory.
- Notebook and pen for notes and doodles.
- My Canon EOS 20D camera – I’ve been snapping photos all over town.
- My many keys
- Deck of cards from the Malan Breton show yesterday.
- My everyday beauty essentials – hairbrush, makeup brushes, Make Up For Ever Powder, Sephora eye shadow palette, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, Burt’s Bees, Benefit Bad Gal Liner, MAC Satin Lipstick in Rebel, Sephora lip gloss and Maybelline Falsies mascara
- Hand sanitizer for public transportation horrors.
- The collection description sheet from the Son Jung Wan fall/winter 2011 show.
- Business cards from Fashion Week that must be filed away!

Lester – H&M tote

While typing up my list I realized I’m basically a woman. And am fine with that.

Sequined clutch — I don’t care for man wallets
Interview mag with Tom Ford
Nail polish remover — for the 2 bottles of nail polish I got from Blogger Break Room
Headphones
Hand sanitizer
Notebook
2 pens
Duane Reade Cold & Sinus Relief — I crawled over the fashion finish line with a fever and god knows what else
T-Mobile crap since I “lost” my phone and had to get a replacement
Carmex
Programs from various fashion shows, including Richie Rich and Kimberly Ovitz
Box o’ biz cards
Trial size deodorant, baby powder and lotion, should I spend yet another night on someone’s couch
Stain remover pen (LIFESAVER)
The Socializer under eye treatment
Orbit gum
The First Wives Club– one of my fave movies so I decided to check out the book
Body oils (red Egyptian musk and Sandalwood)
Lanvin perfume, Arpege
Lollipop from Cocktails and Couture
Press pass from Diesel
Cough and eye drops
Mirabella eyeliner lip and cheek ink and
Compact — I got so much free make-up even though I don’t wear any of it. Now I have a reason to start.
Gloves
Christian Siriano Payless pump Polaroid
Swiss Army knife should I ever need to cut a bitch

Jess – Faux fur bodybag from LF

1. My brand spankin’ new Macbook pro, that I would have died without. Frequented that AOL StyleList blogger’s haven with it on the regs.

2. Multiple sparkly Milani nail polish. I did my nails everywhere, painting over layers to change up the colors constantly. There was a rotating slew of colors that cycled through the bag this week.

3. Lipsticks: Illamasqua: The Box (rouge), YSL fucsia, Iman (Pat Field‘s) Jaguar

4. Business cards. Gave out about 75, received at least as many.
5. Several WWDs and Daily Front Rows. I do admit I love reading the Daily.
6. Tickets. Many. Some I’ve disposed of, some made it. Some standing, some seats. None actually with my name on it.
7. Various runs of show. Ones that have lingered in my bag: Timo Weiland, Anna Sui, Dennis Basso, Alexandre Herchcovitch.
8. ESSENTIAL: Blackberry. Can’t believe it took me this long to talk about it. Maybe because I’ve done so much damage on it that it actually just broke. Fashion Week broke my phone…. now…. iPhone?
9. Because that’s not an iPhone, that’s an iPod touch and it’s been keeping me cat walking myself from place to place.
10. Biggie camera. I spent 3 years, that’s 6 seasons in the PIT with this guy. Not this year. Now I just got to use it on celebs backstage, at presentations and the like.
11. WIRES. OMG. My bag was like a radio shack. Heaven forbid I should be without a charge.
12. Small purse. Vintage. Used it when I stashed the big lady mama at the after party coat checks.
13. Wallet. Duh.
14. Deck of cards? The last free gift to remain in this bag. They’re usually the first to go when I get home.
15. Voice recorder, which I ditched for my Blackberry video camera.
16. Pashmina – much lighter than a laptop case. I didn’t wear it, my MacBook did.
17. Vintage Korean flower cardi I wore yesterday. I took it off when the world got mild.
18. Urban Zen literature – got my reikis healed (?) in the AmEx Skybox. Still confused about the process, but I felt great after.
19. My handy dandy notebook. All of my show notes are in this little thing.
20. Napkin from Timo Weiland’s after party on which Paul Steiger (as in Walter‘s son) drew shoes for me. I’m going to the press sample sale today!

That is all that remains. I’m surprised I didn’t find at least 3 Frappacinos and a slew of Fijis, but I lightened my load as I went along.

Mac – Faux croc tote from 21Men

I used the camera to take amazing photos all over NYC this Fashion Week.The Coke Zero is used solely for caffeine purposes but Lord knows I dont need any empty calories. I have two pairs of sunglasses to switch up my eyewear but maintain my air of mystery. The Marc Jacobs ones were gifted to me by stylist Robert Verdi as was the Kenneth Cole cologne, Reaction (the scent is fresh and young). Finally the latest copy of VMAN for the train and cab rides all over the city. And yes I still have the dollar that was in his mouth.

Coke Zero
Powerade
VMAN
Sony Camera
DOTS Wooden Bracelts
Forever 21 Sunglasses
Marc By Marc Jacobs aviators
Notebook
The Daily
Brush
Chapstick
Fashion Indie Vol 2 mixtape
Biz cards
Cash
Metrocard
Pens
Hand Sanitizer
Ray Ban glasses case

Josh – Laptop bag

At the Richie Rich show I heard several people say, “Oh my god! That Rod Stewart impersonator looks so convincing!” I later learned that person was the real Rod Stewart.

Olive Leaf Extract Pills
Vitamin C
Shades
Icebreaker mints
3 $15 iTunes gift cards
Apple wireless mouse
Apple ear buds
GQ magazine
3 Random pens
1 Show invitation
Notepad
Small USB dog that humps computer
Sony voice recorder

Team Kardashian Vs. Team Jenner, Who Wins This Style War?

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:31:27 +0000

From the first day I typed up my first FashionIndie post about the up and coming stars of the Kardashian‘s baby sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner, I knew these two would be stealing the spot light sooner or later!… Let’s just see how much wild-child blood they truly have in those six inch Louboutin pumps! A little late but so worth mentioning, the sisters attended the Justin Bieber Never Say Never Premiere in Los Angeles on February 8th strutting the red carpet in none other than Christian Louboutin Clicky Pumps, and YSL ensembles!… I’m thinking Team Jenner all the way, thoughts?

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

Amanda Gabriele — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:03:49 +0000

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.

1. Ochre Pintuck Jumpsuit ($80 missselfridge.com)

2. Janis by Janis Savitt Multi-Strand Snake Chain Necklace ($569 bergdorfgoodman.com)

3. Arden B. Faux Suede Wedge Pump ($59 ardenb.com)

4. Cynthia Rowley Ostrich Feather Vest ($330 cynthiarowley.com)

5. Karen Walker Agent Sunglasses ($210 gargyle.com)

1. Celine Linen Dress (lanecrawford.com)

2. YSL Oval Turquoise Ring ($295 cultstatus.com.au)

3. Casadei Ankle Boots ($820 thecorner.com)

4. Anna Sui Brocade Sweater Tights ($22 zappos.com)

5. AllSaints Caledonian Jacket ($490 allsaints.com)

1. Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Top ($620 farfetch.com)

2. Balmain Cropped Leather Motocross Pants ($5,190 net-a-porter.com)

3. Noir Gotham City Ring ($238 charmandchain.com)

4. Alexander Wang Dakota Lace-Up Terracotta Ankle Boots ($800 shopmrsh.com)

5. Marc Jacobs Leather Julie Bag ($1,348 colette.fr)

1. Mulberry Sandwashed Silk Blouse ($460 mulberry.com)

2. Goldsign Misfit Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans ($200 net-a-porter.com)

3. Alexander McQueen Studded Skull Pumps ($1,250 ssense.com)

4. Fendi Patchwork Calf Hair Peekaboo Tote ($4,600 bergdorfgoodman.com)

5. Oscar de la Renta Crystal Tassel Drop Earrings ($257 bergdorfgoodman.com)

1. Tibi Fitted Jacquard Dress ($184 theoutnet.com)

2. Anna Sui Magenta Microfiber Tights ($14 zappos.com)

3. M.A.C. Lustreglass Lip Gloss in Wonderstick ($14.95 amazon.com)

4. Prada Satin Half Bow Peeptoe Pumps (£495.00 flannelsfashion.com)

5. Dominic Jones Tooth 22-Karat Rose Gold-Plated Ring ($129.50 theoutnet.com)

1. Vivienne Westwood Red Label Classic Black Blazer (£439.00 hervia.com)

2. Ramzi Musa for Browns Leopard Print Silk Shorts ($265 brownsfashion.com)

3. Anna Sui Brocade Sweater Tights ($22 zappos.com)

4. Maison Martin Margiela Line 10 Paperbag Ankle Boot ($925 barneys.com)

5. Topshop Coral Leather Lock Handle Bag ($110 topshop.com)

1. REDValentino Ruffle Blouse ($495 valentino.com)

2. D&G Stretch Satin Skinny Trousers ($313.50 my-wardrobe.com)

3. American Apparel Poly Canvas Bow Hair Clip in Shale Green ($14 americanapparel.net)

4. YSL Tribtoo Shimmer Leather Pumps (£545.00 harveynichols.com)

5. Paige Novick Becca Bangle Set ($575 farfetch.com)

1. Topshop Lilac Sleeveless Tea Dress ($95 topshop.com)

2. Rick Owens Gold Calf Leather Jacket ($2,146 shopmrsh.com)

3. Acne Hydro Leather Plateau Boot ($440 youheshe.com)

4. Erickson Beamon Spike and Crystal Ring (£250.00 harveynichols.com)

5. YSL Rouge Personnel Lipstick in #23 Irresistible Violet ($25 yesstyle.com)

Catch Richard Phillips’ Most Wanted Through March 8th

Lester Brathwaite — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:26:49 +0000

New York-based contemporary artist Richard Phillips has chosen some of the world’s most recognizable faces — including Taylor Swift, Zac Efron, Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Leonardo DiCaprio – for “Most Wanted,” a new series of large-scale oil paintings on view now in his solo show at the White Cube gallery in London.

The artist has captured ten superstars from TV, movies and music and their rehearsed red carpet expressions, against backdrops branded by Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and YSL, among others.

Phillips, who also shows at the Gagosian Gallery in New York, has already amassed some pop-culture cred – his paintings are featured regularly on Gossip Girl, and he’s collaborated with Jimmy Choo, MAC Cosmetics, Cartier, and Mont Blanc, among others.

“Most Wanted” will be on display at London’s White Cube gallery from now until March 8th.

5 Reasons to Love the Platform Heel

Lester Brathwaite — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:10:04 +0000

Manolo Blahnik, Tabitha Simmons and Bruno Frison all warned against wearing platforms. With all due respect, I can’t sit by and let them perpetuate this hate-speech, so below are 5 perfectly good (although perhaps not morally-sound) reasons to keep teetering on those stilettoed heels.

1. They’re good for your sole. Believe it or not, a platform only helps ease the pain of wearing high heels by providing an extra layer of comfort. So when you’re stepping on the carcasses of anyone who dared stand in your way on the ladder to the top, you’re arches will be fully supported.

2. You’ll tower above the competition. A platform also adds an extra inch or two to an already spiky heel, giving you the extra height needed to grab for that last sequined Dolce clutch or to slap away the French-tipped fingers of the trash jostling for it next to you.

3. Is that a stripper pole? Sign me up! Slip on those Lucite heels and pop in that Carmen Electra stripperobics DVD, it’s time to get sassy. Platform heels are great to dance in and make you feel all kinds of sexy, even when you’re grinding your junk all over a greased up pole. Or one of these.

4. Beauty is on the foot of the beholder. The best platform heels — we’re talking Balenciaga‘s architectural arches, Prada‘s fun and funky wedges and YSL‘s hairy-heeled stilettos — are works of art that require a public viewing.

5. Flats are the devil’s footwear. Plain and simple, flats are bringing about the downfall of civilization. Just think about it. Flats are easy and suddenly life’s so easy everyone becomes complacent, then complacence breeds laziness and laziness breeds stupidity, next thing you know we’re all picking our noses and staring blankly into space while listening to President Palin’s State of the Union Address. It all adds up.

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Hue of the Moment has an Olive Twist

Jessica Lapidos — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:05:20 +0000

Olive has consumed me. Which is strange because it’s typically me consuming olives, like three, in a slightly naughty martini. But the pitted extra virgin maker is the hue I’m so drawn to right now.

It’s that brown with just a droplet of green – and not a drop more or you’re going too jungle. Why so perfect? Its chameleon ability to match with black, gray and brown, and nearly every other color you desire. Like that cool Fendi blue in the previous post.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Side Draped Sequin Dress, $950 – This gold-gone-green sheen hits the palette right on.

2. Steve Madden Annnie Olive Suede booties, $169 – I just bought these yesterday after months of searching for a perfect black platform boot (it’s been a confusing journey). Turns out I really needed olive to make me come around. And Steve? I was pleasantly surprised.

3. Chanel Le Vernis Khaki Brun Nail Colour, $20 – You don’t wear Jacques anymore.

4. Marie Hélène de Taillac Quartz ‘Princess’ Ring, $3,040 – It’s a gem of subtle flavor yet with enormous punch.

5. Acne for Opening Ceremony Admire Boot, $480 – Avant garde leather drapey velcro strappy olive bootie.

6. Topshop Eyes in Dirty Martini, $14 – Dirty sexy smokey.

7. YSL New Tribute Last Pump, $525 – Just a touch of grit makes this slender olive pump a tribute to why I must have these now.

8. Acne Nelli Long Pleat Skirt, 170 GBP – Long and see-through with a built-in mini feels classy in this hue.

9. Fogal 30 Dernier Opaque Pantyhose, $43 – The sheer olive against the skin simulates a most desirable skin tone.

The 12 Most Notable Fashion Campaigns of 2010

Nicole Vardo — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:52:46 +0000

FromAlexander McQueen to Valentino, it was an interesting campaign season that gave us fantasy, glamour and full blown fashion!

Random Facts About Fashion Designers Path’s Before They Were Major

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:28:01 +0000

Most of fashion’s biggest names weren’t born to design royalty: they weren’t raised in fashion capitals like New York or Paris (Todd Oldham and Tom Ford hail from Texas) and some didn’t even start out in fashion (Christian Dior was an art dealer) or go to school for it (Miuccia Prada has a PhD in Political Science).

Don’t miss these tidbits about some of the world’s top fashion designers:

Point of origin

Kate Spade – Kansas City, MO

Yves Saint Laurent – Oran, Algeria

John Bartlett – Cincinnati, OH

Anna Sui – Detroit, MI

Texas – Todd Oldham, Tom Ford

Bronx, New York – Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein

Getting started

Marc Jacobs — stock boy for Charivari, a New York clothing store

Ralph Lauren — road salesman for a neckwear manufacturer

Halston — window dresser at Carson-Pirie-Scott

Coco Chanel — clerk in a hosiery shop

Tommy Hilfiger — freelance designer for Jordache jeans

Tom Ford — actor/model in TV commercials

Michael Kors — sales assistant at a boutique

Giorgio Armani — buyer’s assistant for a department store

Alexander McQueen — tailor’s apprentice

Jil Sander — fashion journalist

Laura Ashley — secretary

Manolo Blahnik — jeans buyer

Salvatore Ferragamo — factory worker making cowboy boots

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

Calvin Klein

Norma Kamali

Jhane Barnes

Parsons School of Design

Donna Karan

Mark Badgley & James Mischka

Tom Ford Anna Sui

Alexander McQueen – St. Martins School of Art

Issey Miyake – Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne

Gianni Versace – No formal training, learned tailoring from dressmaker mother

Started on a different path

Vivienne Westwood — teacher

Thierry Mugler — dancer

Christian Dior — art dealer

Miuccia Prada — PhD, political science

Joan Vass — museum curator

(Credit: About.com)

Models display creations of Prada Spring/Summer 2010 ready-to-wear fashion show on September 24, 2009 during the Women's fashion week in Milan. AFP PHOTO / Giuseppe Cacace (Photo credit should read GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images)

Yves Saint Laurent Joins The Documentary Family

Nicole Vardo — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:36:43 +0000

Let’s just add this to the September Issue, Lagerfeld Confidential, Valentino: The Last Emperor. I’m officially convinced if you don’t have a perfume or your own documentary you’re still under the whatever list.

YSL Documentary to be released next year!

Favorite Net-A-Porter Shoes of The Day

Nicole Vardo — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:12:30 +0000

It’s safe to say every girl has a borderline obsession/ fetish with shoes! All shoes, but I say the high the better… Here are my top picks creeping on Net-A-Porter.

Marc Jacobs, $965

Christian Louboutin, $975

Jimmy Choo, $495

Lanvin, $775

Jimmy Choo, $675

Miu Miu, $495

Burberry Prorsum, $1,095

The Top Ten Spring 2011 Wild Child Trends

Nicole Vardo — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:03:18 +0000

As a fashionista it is your soul purpose to constantly be creeping around for the new looks, colors, and twists of each season, once a new season takes over you have to be ready and in style, always stay ahead of your game!

A Touch of YSL
Everyone from Marc Jacobs to Jil Sander’s Raf Simons riffed on Yves Saint Laurent’s oeuvre this season. But the competition didn’t seem to scare the guy who inherited the house of YSL six years ago: Stefano Pilati. The proof is in this bold, deeply ruffled peasant dress.

Something White
As we put it during the New York collections, white is the new camel. The smartest way to wear the non-color is a dress, which makes Francisco Costa’s Calvin Klein Collection a good place to go first. Minimalism’s main man had no less than ten white frocks on his runway.

A Crazy Print
Monkeys at Prada. Citrus fruit at Stella McCartney. It’s staring us in the face: Spring is a season of wacky prints. A sartorial gamble? Maybe. But Mary Katrantzou’s dresses, with their digital renderings of Architectural Digestinteriors, are worth betting the house on

The New Length
Below-the-knee hems were big news again on the catwalk. On the street? That remains to be seen, but if anyone can convince real women to wear the challenging length, it’s Narciso Rodriguez, who turned out one of his freshest collections in seasons.

Call me a slacker and catch the rest on Style.com

Iman Perhaps the Greatest Person Ever

Lester Brathwaite — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:39:11 +0000

Fashion icon. YSL-muse. Wife of David Bowie. Professional giraffe. Political science major. Kooky comedienne? Iman is all of the above.

Iman is ridiculous and she knows it. The supermodel will debut as a TV host tonight on the revamped The Fashion Show on Bravo. To commemorate the occasion, she shot with Mark Seliger for December’s Harper’s Bazaar and sat down with Barneys Creative Director, Simon Doonan for an interview that reads something like an old-school comedy routine between Paul Lynde and Phyllis Diller.

And if you know who those people are, who taught you to use one of these newfangled computer boxes?

Simon: How many times a day do you Google yourself?

Iman: Every five minutes. I simply can’t take my eyes off myself. Kidding! I would rather Google other people than Google myself.

Simon: Who takes more time to get ready?

Iman: David takes five minutes. Me? I don’t do anything by myself. I have a whole crew to get me ready every day.

Simon: You seem like an optimist and a positive force, but you must have done something appalling in your past.

Iman: I was once very rude to a young model. Just before I retired from modeling, I was at this shoot. The photographer said he was reading a biography of Marie Antoinette. The young model asked us, “What agency is she with?” [Shrieks of derisive laughter] We made fun of her, of course! When we were leaving, she said to me, “I hope I look as good as you when I’m your age,” and I said, “Don’t worry, darling, you won’t.” And then later I felt bad.

I feel like I’ve learned so much from Iman. My favorite tidbit, though, is perhaps the time that Oprah sat Iman with Michelle Obama because O thought that they would have “something to discuss” since Iman majored in political science before modeling.

My head just exploded writing that.

YSL Helps You Ring in the Holiday Season

Marissa Moshell, Student — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:41:56 +0000

YSL wants to ring in the holiday season with a Metallic Colorama. The new holiday 2010 collection features a bunch of pinks and golds intertwined with some silver shades. Pick up the limited edition collection today!

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Get Your YSL on for Only $25

Amanda Gabriele — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:18:11 +0000

Japanese bookstore Kinokuniya? always has quite the collection, and now you can snag a YSL tote for a mere $25. The Yves Saint Laurent Beauty catalog has arrived in the store and comes with free schwag.

The catalog plus the tote is $25, not such a bad price if this bag is your thang.

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Ginta Lapina by Terry Richardson for YSL Cosmetics Rouge Pur

The Fashion Web — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:53:52 +0000

LINK:http://www.designscene.net/2010/09/ginta-lapina-terry-richardson-ysl-cosmetics-rouge-pur.html

YSL Patent Platform ankle booties

The Fashion Web — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:20:35 +0000

YSL Patent Platform ankle booties

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Saks Fifth Avenue Adding Designer Plus-Size Clothing

The Fashion Web — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:05:12 +0000

Filed under: Fashion, News, Designers & Brands, Shopping

Saks is getting bigger and better. Photo: Brian Ach, Getty Images for IMG

It’s a big deal.

Saks Fifth Avenue is broadening its target customer base by extending the size runs it carries, particularly in designer brands.

“After recent review, we concluded there are customers who desire designer clothing in sizes that are not currently available in our stores,” the company said in a statement to StyleList.

“To meet her needs, Saks Fifth Avenue has worked with certain well-known designers and for Fall 2010 we will offer some designer brands up to size 16 or 18 in select Saks Fifth Avenue locations.”

Designer brands often stop their conventional size runs at 10, but will make larger pieces upon request. Consequently, Saks Fifth Avenue offers sizes up to 10 for most collections.

Brands participating in this program are reported to be Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, YSL, Fendi and Roberto Cavalli.

The department store currently offers plus sizes through Salon Z. And, as we previously reported, that department has already started adding labels like Kay Unger.

In related news, check out what Crystal Renn told us about designing a plus-size clothing line.

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FASHION MOMENT: Victoria Beckham

Annabelle Cheesecake, Parisian Princess — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:26:05 +0000

She is wearing a Marc Jacobs dress and YSL pumps. In case you care, this past Sunday Victoria and David have celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary… Jeez

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