Posts for February 2nd 2009

Cost Cutting, Mainstream Pressure Caused Fabien Baron's Interview Exit
Cost Cutting, Mainstream Pressure Caused Fabien Baron's Interview Exit February 2, 2009 5:32 pm >> Now that the news of Fabien Baron and Karl Templer's departures from Interview has had a chance to sink in, a little background on the breakdown.  According to sources close to the magazine, Baron, who also owns agency Baron & Baron, spent too little time in the office and too much money on shoots.  Fabien's co-editorial director, Glenn O'Brien, seems to confirm these reports: "Fabien is a busy man.
February 2, 2009 4:25 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —It's pretty safe to say that camera crews will be following Rachel Zoe around during Fashion Week — the cameras were rolling Thursday night at the Beverly Hills salon opening she hosted, capturing her huggy reunion with scorned former client Nicole Richie, and are sure to be filming her preparations for the Oscars Feb.
New York Fashion Week to Lincoln Center in 2010
New York Fashion Week to Lincoln Center in 2010 February 2, 2009 3:49 pm >> So long, Bryant Park.  After fifteen years of tents, Bryant Park will no longer be host to New York Fashion Week; starting in 2010, the event is supposed to move to Lincoln Center, according to two designers who typically show in the tents.  Fashion week organizers IMG and the CFDA are expected to make the official announcement Tuesday.It is not clear whether IMG, which pays $1 million to $1.5 million to use the space in Bryant Park each season, will recreate the tents at Lincoln Center, or if nearby building will be used for additional space — a feasibility study done in 2006 suggested placing tents on opposite sides of the New York State Theater, meaning guests would have to walk the equivalent of a city block between them.
February 2, 2009 2:52 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —It was recently rumored that Coach paid Ali Michael $50,000 to appear in their Spring 2009 campaign, and now another rumor has hit the airwaves about the brand — a rumor that, if true, could bring even more money back into the Coach coffers.
Marc Jacobs's Fall 2009 Show Won't Be the Usual Extravaganza
Marc Jacobs's Fall 2009 Show Won't Be the Usual Extravaganza February 2, 2009 2:15 pm >> Late Friday, Marc Jacobs announced that in addition to canceling his much-anticipated fashion show afterparty, he would also be cutting his show invite list by over half.  Instead of the usual 1,100 seated guests, there will be only 700; likewise, the usual 900 standing assignments are being cut down to 200 and will be largely reserved for employees, making the coveted Marc Jacobs invite more elusive than ever.
Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/02/09
Coutorture Community Must Reads 02/02/09 February 2, 2009 1:12 pm Girl Woman Beauty Brains reviews a Bliss anti-ageing serum called Peeling Groovy.
February 2, 2009 12:57 pm >> THE MODELIZER —Erin Wasson's debut collection for RVCA was supposed to hit stores yesterday — including online at La Garconne — but so far, it's nowhere to be found.  According to RVCA, there's been a week delay for unspecified reasons.  Erin, meanwhile, is already at work on her Fall 2009 collection, which debuts during New York Fashion Week — fittings, lookbook shoots — and hopes to stay with the brand for the long run: "RVCA feels like we are this f*cking fun little tribe that is making something happen.  And there’s more to come."
Natalia Vodianova Bags Nina Ricci Spring 2009, Takes the Label Commercial
Natalia Vodianova Bags Nina Ricci Spring 2009, Takes the Label Commercial February 2, 2009 12:31 pm >> Olivier Theyskens or not, Nina Ricci's Spring 2009 ad campaign proves management is serious about taking the label more commercial.  In the past, the label's campaigns have been much more forward-thinking — Natasha Poly rocking out in sea spray for Fall 2008, Karlie Kloss and Courtney Smerski going abstract for Spring 2008 — but judging about this first image, Spring 2009 is all about that newly-expanded accessories collection.  How else are we supposed to interpret Lachlan Bailey's studio shots of Natalia Vodianova, N and R charms plainly in view?
February 2, 2009 11:59 am W Hotels Want To Know: "Where Will You Be During Fashion Week?"W Hotels is commodifying Fashion Week again this year offering a package to visitors which includes, for $799, a room in one of their suites, a BLISS energizing mask, and two tickets to a Bryant Park runway show.
February 2, 2009 11:54 am >> THE MODELIZER —Those new faces looking to break through shouldn't give up just yet — two catwalk veterans, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Ali Michael, are leaving their usual spots at New York Fashion Week vacant this time around.  Abbey Lee, who's appearing on the March 2009 cover of Vogue Australia instead, is sitting Fashion Week out due to knee surgery (no word on whether she'll make it to Europe), and the cause for Ali's absence is unknown — big campaign, maybe?
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