Posts for July 15th 2009

Lara Stone, "The Girl With the X-Rated Lips," Bringer of a Model Size Revolution?
Lara Stone, "The Girl With the X-Rated Lips," Bringer of a Model Size Revolution? July 15, 2009 5:45 pm >> Lara Stone is being heralded as the beginning of a move away from prepubescent models — a rep at her agency IMG confirmed to The Cut that her size varies between a US 4 and 6, the latter "on her heavier days," which is substantial compared to the usual size 0 or 2 model.
July 15, 2009 4:43 pm >> Vogue Italia September Cover Hints, August 2009 Vogue Paris Not All Daria Werbowy —Yesterday, we got quite a few September cover star confirmations, but Vogue Italia was left out.
Relaunched Ossie Clark Label Closes
Relaunched Ossie Clark Label Closes July 15, 2009 3:56 pm >> The fate of Escada is still unknown, but it's not so for Ossie Clark. The iconic label known for its flowing printed dresses in the sixties and seventies announced its closure today.The recently relaunched label was purchased by Marc Worth, founder of online industry resource WGSN, in 2007 and restarted under the direction of little-known designer Avsh Alom Gur at London Fashion Week in February 2008.
July 15, 2009 3:11 pm >> In Early '90s, Hamish Bowles Went Drag Queen in Couture —Nowadays, Hamish Bowles is known for his dandy attire, but back in the early '90s, he broke out some of his prodigious couture collection for Kinky Gerlinky, a London club night that ran from 1989 to 1993.
Get to Know the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees
Get to Know the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees July 15, 2009 2:32 pm >> This year's ten CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists have just been announced — they range from the eco-conscious (Monique Pean, Alabama Chanin) to cobblers (Esquivel Shoes) to straight-up womenswear designers (Sophie Theallet, Wayne, Ohne Titel, Gary Graham).
Isabella Blow Gets Two Biographies in 2010
Isabella Blow Gets Two Biographies in 2010 July 15, 2009 12:37 pm >> Isabella Blow, discoverer of Stella Tennant, Sophie Dahl, Hussein Chalayan, Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen — and muse to the latter two — passed away at 48 a little over two years ago after ingesting weedkiller.
Purple Romance-Inspired Midseason July 15, 2009 10:00 am Purple is often a flattering color wear and luckily it has been prominent this season.
La Garconne Launches Pre-Fall Look Book
La Garconne Launches Pre-Fall Look Book July 15, 2009 9:00 am We just happened upon La Garconne's recently-launched Pre-Fall 2009 look book and it actually has us excited for fall.
Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/15/09 The Best of Couture Shoes, Ray-Ban.com
Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/15/09 The Best of Couture Shoes, Ray-Ban.com July 15, 2009 8:22 am Bedazzled, beruffled, belovely — couture's hottest shoes.