Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull goes to cities we only dream of : St. Tropez, Portofino, St. Bart’s
July 30, 2008
So stick this in your Fashion Fedora full of rumors: it is said from high up sources that Louis Vuitton is on a global jet-set campaign to produce exclusive handbags for some of its highest-class locales.
So far, Louis Vuitton has produced and sold out of it’s limited run “St. Tropez Neverfull” which was only available at the rue Francois Sibelli boutique in lovely St. Tropez France. I know what you’re thinking: you wouldve gone and gotten one but you just didn’t have the time, I mean with your very busy summer schmoozing schedule in the Hamptons and of course, Diddy’s White Party.
Fret not fashionistas, for eBay is your friend. You too can own a piece of St. Trop’ and get your Neverfull St. Tropez on eBay for a mere $3000+. Think that’s too much? Well, just take into consideration the price of hotel, airfare, and the cost of the bag before you roll your eyes 
You can also snag the St. Tropez Neverfull below directly from Karen’s website for $3995.
Next up on the jet-set boutique trail, Louis Vuitton may soon be launching the limited edition Neverfull signature bag in Portofino, Italy and St. Bart’s.
Unfortunately, you most likely will need to go to the boutique to buy these bags, so no transfers will be possible. Time to cash in those frequent flyer miles before the summer is over
Wanna go to NYC Fashion Week for free?
July 29, 2008
Given our audience, it’s almost silly to even ask the question. That’s said, I am overly excited to report that NYMag.com is giving away a free, all expenses paid trip for two to NYC Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009 this upcoming September. You and a guest will be hobnobbing it with other celebs on the runway, while us poor folks watch idly outside in the cold, crowded streets in front of Bryant Park.
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and visit NYMag.com The Cut and click on the giveaway.
Oh, and you do NOT have to subscribe to NYMag’s subscription. Look for the skip the subscription button on the right hand panel following the jump.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE !
Madonna is not looking great
July 27, 2008
She’s just having a bad day folks….
Citation:PerezHilton.com
CFDA 2008 Finalists Named
July 15, 2008
NEW YORK — This year’s 10 finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund are a varied group, from their home base to their designs and their dedication to the environment.
The finalists, who were revealed on Tuesday, are Richard Chai, Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Irene Neuwirth, Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus, Alejandro Ingelmo, Juan Carlos Obando, Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons & Daughters, John Patrick of Organic and Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava.
Founded by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue magazine five years ago, the fund offers emerging talents a cash prize and mentorship programs by industry leaders. The winner receives an award of as much as $200,000, and the two runners-up pocket up to $50,000 each. Previous winners were Rogan Gregory of Rogan, Doo-Ri Chung, Trovata and Proenza Schouler’s Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough.
The finalists were selected from among 100 candidates, after a two-hour meeting on Tuesday.
CFDA executive director Steven Kolb said the group is diverse, including designer collections, jewelry designers, a milliner and a label that focuses on sustainable fashions. Two of the finalists are Los Angeles-based.
“The mix of it was very varied,” Kolb said.
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Selection Committee is to meet with each finalist this month to go through their collections and interview the designers. The committee consists of CFDA president Diane von Furstenberg, Kolb and associate director Lisa Smilor, Vogue’s Anna Wintour and Sally Singer, Barneys New York’s Julie Gilhart, Coach’s Reed Krakoff, Jeffrey Kalinsky of Jeffrey New York and Nordstrom, Gap’s Patrick Robinson and Theory’s Andrew Rosen.
The fund offers all finalists guidance through its growing Business Advisory Committee. The panel consists of Calvin Klein Inc.’s Tom Murry, Diane von Furstenberg’s Paula Sutter, Rockwood Management Group’s Josh Sparks, Cole Haan’s James Seuss, Liz Claiborne Inc.’s David McTague, Creative Design Studio’s Susan Davidson, Kellwood Co.’s George Sokolowski and Phillips Nizer’s Monte Engler.
The fund is sponsored by partner Gap, and underwriters Vogue, Barneys New York, Coach, Kellwood Co., Juicy Couture, Liz Claiborne Inc., Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Theory and L’Oréal Paris. American Express and Evgeny Lebedev join as underwriters this year.
The fund’s winner and runners-up will be announced at a gala dinner here on Nov. 17.
Courtesy: WWD
Lovely Leggings Leads To Strong Fall Showing
July 7, 2008
After a strong showing on the fall runways in New York and Europe, designers and retailers continue to be passionate about legwear — and their optimism extends all the way into the holiday season.
Color is a primary trend on which retailers are betting big.
“Our biggest legwear story is all about color and texture,” said Ann Watson, vice president and fashion director at Henri Bendel. “Two designers who expressed it best were Proenza Schouler in New York and Bottega Veneta in Milan. I loved the playing with tonalities of color at Bottega [Veneta] — there’s nothing more lean-looking than head-to-toe one color. Proenza [Schouler] took a more whimsical approach. It was very fresh — a burgundy leg against navy — playing within those color families was new. At the end of the day, what the consumer needs to know is that it’s more of a tonal story, whether playing within tones of the same family or playing ‘matchy-matchy.’”
Watson said the specialty store increased its legwear buys for the fall season and is “double exposing it in lingerie and amongst ready-to-wear” so customers can see their head-to-toe wardrobes in one place.
Heavy knits are also another style to watch this fall. Brands as different as Tibi and Rodarte both showed chunky textured legwear. At Tibi, designer Amy Smilovic sent down layered pieces, namely wool thigh-highs slouched over herringbone tights, while Rodarte presented open-weaved ripped-styled tights.
“Texture for us looks great,” said Watson. “Even lace came down the ready-to-wear runway and lace hosiery makes legwear feminine. It’s an easy way to incorporate the lace trend into a wardrobe. The other thing about texture we’re seeing is the continuation of ribbed — it’s texture without bulk.”
While metallic handbags have long been a trend in accessories, sparkly, shiny hose is consistently a popular holiday season look.
Tony Taylor, whose Look from London legwear firm partnered with Anna Sui on her collection, said, “We always do metallic for fall because it runs into holiday and works so well. Anna [Sui] puts glam back center stage all over again.”
Perhaps one of the biggest trends for fall is reminiscent of the days of the Eighties power suit. The sheer leg is back, and such shows as Hervé Léger, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Alexander Wang embraced the sexy, sheer leg in shades of purple, navy and black.
