Posts for July 16th 2009

Young Designers Have to Put on a Show to Succeed These Days
Young Designers Have to Put on a Show to Succeed These Days July 16, 2009 5:22 pm >> Prabal Gurung, whose debut Fall 2009 collection earned him a spot on the designers-to-watch list, revealed to the New York Times that young designers can't just make chic clothes and succeed these days — there are various other factors. “I’ve certainly been told who I need to be hanging out with.”  And instead of showing buyers clothes in his tiny studio apartment, he previews his collection in an apartment that belongs to a rich friend.
July 16, 2009 5:21 pm >> We May Have a New It Brit Girl On Our Hands —There's a ruckus over Londonside because Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe, and Alice Dellal just switched agencies from Select to NEXT; their booker at Select, Sarah Leon (who is their close friend and also started the careers of Alexa Chung, Lily Donaldson, and Agyness Deyn), also left and may be starting up her own agency.
Jonathan Kelsey Joins the Vampire Craze with Short Film "High"
Jonathan Kelsey Joins the Vampire Craze with Short Film "High" July 16, 2009 4:11 pm >> Fashion labels have become increasingly enamored with producing short art films in the last couple of years, but with High, Jonathan Kelsey becomes the first shoe designer to throw his hat into the ring.
July 16, 2009 2:51 pm >> Kate Moss's Media Moguldom Might Not Be Happening, After All —Earlier this week, the Daily Mail ran a story from unnamed sources claiming that Kate Moss is joining Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell in their forthcoming entertainment venture.
Sophie Dahl Lands a Cooking Show to Go with Her Cookbook
Sophie Dahl Lands a Cooking Show to Go with Her Cookbook July 16, 2009 2:03 pm >> 2009 has been a big year of change for Sophie Dahl — she got engaged to jazz musician Jamie Cullum in March, and now the rumors that she is getting her own cooking show have been confirmed.
July 16, 2009 1:26 pm >> T's Stefano Tonchi Jumping Ship to Vogue?
Jessica Stam Goes All Smoke and No Mirrors for Fendi's Fall 2009 Campaign
Jessica Stam Goes All Smoke and No Mirrors for Fendi's Fall 2009 Campaign July 16, 2009 12:56 pm >> Although there are still a few major Fall 2009 campaign casts to be revealed — Lanvin and Christian Dior among them — it seems that generally, Jessica Stam is moving away from fashion and more into those well-paying beauty campaigns this season: Already, she's got a Nina Ricci fragrance ad and a Dior Beauty campaign under her belt.
July 16, 2009 11:58 am >> Bernard Arnault, Francois Pinault Are Playing Nice, Still Rich —With the lapse of almost a decade since the fight over Gucci, LVMH's Bernard Arnault and PPR's Francois Pinault are experiencing a detente, symbolized by their willingness to appear on the cover of French business magazine Challenges together this week.
Narrow Tweed Dresses For Fall July 16, 2009 10:00 am With Mad Men coming back onto television next week, it seems fitting that fall's classic tweed dresses are hitting shelves.
July 16, 2009 9:00 am CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees AnnouncedYesterday, the 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees were announced.