Posts for May 2008

Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten Drop Hints about Spring 2009
Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten Drop Hints about Spring 2009 May 30, 2008 6:20 pm >> Prepare yourself to be shocked and awed — two of the most forward-thinking designers in the industry are comfortable dropping slight hints about their Spring 2009 collections, copycats be damned.  Dries Van Noten, during a recent interview, had one staff member "drawing a print of abstract eagles; another researching Peter Lindbergh and Bruce Weber images from the 1980s; some working with skeins of bright yarn on the blend of 'graphic with spontaneous' that [he] wants for the 2009 season, saying 'everything for me is about balance.'" As for Alexander McQueen, he was much more vague about the direction of his Spring 2009 collection, but did note that it would be completely different, with a “very modern” theme based on engineering.
First Photos: Liya Kebede Plays a Mad Waris Dirie
First Photos: Liya Kebede Plays a Mad Waris Dirie May 30, 2008 4:56 pm >> Two days ago, Liya Kebede was captured on the set of her upcoming film Desert Flower, at Piccadilly Circus in London.
Are Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Boyf Setting Up to Do the Magazine Thing? May 30, 2008 3:11 pm »Julia Restoin-Roitfeld is rumored to be working on an indie magazine called The Last with boyfriend Magnus Berger and stylist Keegan Singh [Fashionista]  »Sofia Coppola has been hired to do a TV spot starring Maryna Linchuk for the Miss Dior Cherie fragrance, which will air in September [WWD] »An inner tube was created for Sarah Jessica Parker's Vivenne Westwood wedding dress in Sex and the City, so that it wouldn't drag on the ground [FWD] »Ann Demeulemeester uses primarily black and white because "Black to me is the colour of the poets, but I need white too, like a black and white photo." [Dazed & Confused] »Alexander Wang for Uniqlo debuted today [The Cut] »I still haven't warmed to Tyra Banks, even after reading the entire New York Times Magazine profile on her [Jezebel] »Just like Alber Elbaz is doing Lanvin denim with Acne, Sophia Kokosalaki has announced she is doing an eight-piece capsule collection of black denim for her main line [FWD] »Peeks at Alexander Wang, Versace, Roberto Cavalli, Yigal Azrouel, and Anna Sui Resort 2009 collections [WWD, WWD, WWD, WWD, WWD]
Jean Paul Gaultier's Little Mermaids Are Part of Your World
Jean Paul Gaultier's Little Mermaids Are Part of Your World May 30, 2008 1:31 pm >> Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2008 couture mermaid dresses are still going strong — almost a month after we chatted about their unlikely success on the red carpet, a new group has popped up in magazine editorials.  From Vogue's May 2008 "Daring Do" with Coco Rocha (top left) to Numero's June/July 2008 "Eaux Profondes" (top right) to V's May/June 2008 "In Your Dreams" (bottom), the gowns continue to inspire.
Kirsty Hume: Taking the Oversized Bag Trend to New Extremes
Kirsty Hume: Taking the Oversized Bag Trend to New Extremes May 30, 2008 1:26 pm Chanel Boutique Opening on Robertson Boulevard; Los Angeles, May 29.
Coutorture Community's Must Reads 5/30
Coutorture Community's Must Reads 5/30 May 30, 2008 1:22 pm Extending our frivolous Friday, enjoy feathers and fabulous black shoes.
Outfit of the day 2008-05-30 12:01:29
Friday's Outfit And Video Indulgence May 30, 2008 12:01 pm On a beautiful Friday afternoon, there are only two things a girl should be doing.
Sessilee Lopez Makes Debut in Kanye West's New "Flashing Lights" Video
Sessilee Lopez Makes Debut in Kanye West's New "Flashing Lights" Video May 30, 2008 11:17 am >> Sessilee Lopez has been getting a lot of buzz lately, especially surrounding a potential appearance in the all-black July issue of Vogue Italia, and now she is also appearing in the new Kanye West "Flashing Lights" Video, which debuted yesterday.  Shot on location in Berlin, the video features Sessilee mostly in shadow, but she does play a starring role — Kanye chases her throughout, and she even sings "Flashing Lights" at one point.  As for her wardrobe, it doesn't stray too far from her normal modeling wear — she sports several floor-length couture gowns, all together:
3.1 Phillip Lim Harem Pants
Not Really Hammer Time May 30, 2008 11:02 am This just in: we're pretty sure the 3.1 Phillip Lim Harem Pants are sold out everywhere.
Olsens, Robert Lee Morris Collaborate on Jewelry for Elizabeth and James
Olsens, Robert Lee Morris Collaborate on Jewelry for Elizabeth and James May 30, 2008 10:55 am >> Coming your way: a jewelry collaboration between Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and CFDA award-winning jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris for the Olsen's contemporary line Elizabeth and James.  The project has been in the works for the past few months — the twins are big RLM fans — and the line of silver and brass dagger necklaces, amorphous knuckle rings, and edgy earrings will be available in the next few months.  *images: source
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