Posts for April 13th 2009

Diane Von Furstenberg

Joe Zee Joining, Diane von Furstenberg Exiting The City?

>> Elle hired Los Angeles talent agency CAA earlier this year to help them dig up more film and television partnerships — now that Stylista is over, they no longer sponsor Project Runway, and guest stints on Ugly Betty haven't turned into anything more permanent — and it looks like the agency is working their magic.

>> Elle hired Los Angeles talent agency CAA earlier this year to help them dig up more film and television partnerships — now that Stylista is over, they no longer sponsor Project Runway, and guest stints on Ugly Betty haven't turned into anything more permanent — and it looks like the agency is working their magic.  Creative director Joe Zee, who made a cameo on The City last season, is rumored to be expanding his role for the upcoming second season with a six-episode run, but an Elle rep wouldn't comment.

Diane von Furstenberg, meanwhile, who did have a decently substantial role in the show, since star Whitney Port was in her employ, looks to have put an end to her flirtation with reality TV: Whitney was passed over for a promotion at DVF, and is said to be filming scenes for the second season in the digs of previous employer People's Revolution.
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Olivier Theyskens

>> INSIDER WIRE —Despite word last week that Halston is poised to poach Olivier Theyskens, those rumors that he might be taking the helm at Schiaparelli are still persisting.

>> INSIDER WIRE —Despite word last week that Halston is poised to poach Olivier Theyskens, those rumors that he might be taking the helm at Schiaparelli are still persisting.  We won't know anything until official word comes, but Diane Pernet cites "a very good source" saying that Olivier will be relaunching the house for owner Diego Della Valle; Theyskens's aesthetic certainly seemed more aligned with Schiaparelli than Halston. [A Shaded View on Fashion]
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Vogue

Reclusive Steven Meisel Talks Vices, Aging, and His First Job

>> Steven Meisel, who is legendary for his photography, but also for his mysteriousness — he's reclusive, with public appearances few and far between — and always covered up, with dark sunglasses, head covering, and a uniform of black.

>> Steven Meisel, who is legendary for his photography, but also for his mysteriousness — he's reclusive, with public appearances few and far between — and always covered up, with dark sunglasses, head covering, and a uniform of black.  He won't discuss the boyfriend he lives with, and he even finds seclusion on shoots, working from behind a scrim or in a black box.  

But he's opening up a little — it was just announced that he will make a personal appearance at the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and Photography at the end of this month, and Jonathan Van Meter caught him for a series of phone interviews recently, collected in a profile for the May 2009 issue of Vogue:

Back in high school, Meisel's hair was down to there, according to classmate Pat Cleveland.

"He had this long, silky black hair down to the bottom of his derriere. He wore really tight little jeans and beautiful shirts. He wasn't wild. But, you know, when you see someone who is that beautiful, they don't have to be outrageous and loud. He didn't have to push his way into anything."

"Oh, he drove me crazy." »

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Coutorture Community Must Reads 04/13/09

Cafe Fashionista decided which colorful handbag would be perfect with an asymmetrical white summer dress.

Cafe Fashionista decided which colorful handbag would be perfect with an asymmetrical white summer dress. ..

Hot Beauty Health reported that Glaceau launched an all natural, low-calorie Vitamin Water

Pattern People took a break from fashion to talk about some inspiring stained glass windows she happened upon

Little Bow Prep counted the ten discoveries she made during the ten days of her college Spring Break.

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In The Showroom: Lialia Fall 2009

We've been following the sisters behind Lialia since we caught them at the Gen Art Fresh Faces show last season.
In The Showroom: Lialia Fall 2009

We've been following the sisters behind Lialia since we caught them at the Gen Art Fresh Faces show last season. This time around the duo, who hail from Oscar de la Renta and Phi, showed a collection a little more brooding and gothic than last. They've still got that old movie star thing going for them, however, and hopefully the combination will prove popular with buyers. Check out Lialia's Fall 2009 look book, and our snapshots from the showroom, in the gallery below. 

Shopping

Rachel Comey Spring 2009, The Perfect Silks

If you invest in anything this summer, make it a pair of silk trousers or shorts.

If you invest in anything this summer, make it a pair of silk trousers or shorts. Not only will they keep you cool in the sweltering weather, but they'll instantly update your wardrobe for the new season. Now that Fall 09 is behind us, and we've had the chance to re-think Spring 09, we're reminded of Rachel Comey's colorful silk pieces that so embody the spirit of this season. Keep track of her summer deliveries right here, or, look to Topshop for options below the contemporary price point.

Oscar De La Renta

>> INSIDER WIRE —Of all the designers to scold Oscar de la Renta on his recent criticism of Michelle Obama, Azzedine Alaia would not seem the most likely, but he did nonetheless: “[Obama] has a very strong presence and has set a new style for First Ladies.

>> INSIDER WIRE —Of all the designers to scold Oscar de la Renta on his recent criticism of Michelle Obama, Azzedine Alaia would not seem the most likely, but he did nonetheless: “[Obama] has a very strong presence and has set a new style for First Ladies. I’m sure women will follow her style — it’s simple and elegant.  It’s not up to him to give her lessons; Michelle Obama is of her time; Oscar de la Renta is no longer." [WWD]
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Vogue

Chanel Iman, Anna Jagodzinska, and Arlenis Sosa Introduce Their Boyfriends

>> Some models are forthcoming about who they're dating, like Doutzen Kroes, who's been seeing DJ Ruckus for a little over a year — they met at a Vogue party in 2007 — while some, like Chanel Iman, like to keep their fans guessing.
Chanel Iman and Tyga

>> Some models are forthcoming about who they're dating, like Doutzen Kroes, who's been seeing DJ Ruckus for a little over a year — they met at a Vogue party in 2007 — while some, like Chanel Iman, like to keep their fans guessing.  In the May 2009 issue of Vogue, Chanel — who finally comes clean about dating rapper Tyga, a relationship rumored since late last year — Doutzen, plus four other models pose with their boys for Patrick Demarchelier.

Some relationships blossomed within the industry — Julia Stegner and Steven Pan, who is Steven Meisel's first assistant; Caroline Trentini and Victor Demarchelier, who first saw each other when he was assisting his father Patrick on a shoot three years ago; Arlenis Sosa Pena and model Rene Rodriguez, who met through their agent; while some went outside the industry — Doutzen, Chanel, and Anna Maria Jagodzinska, who sees economics grad student Duncan Winecoff.  Curiously missing from the spread (though she appears elsewhere in the issue)?  Lily Donaldson and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld.
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Handbags

100 Handbags From Paris Fashion Week Fall 2009

Each season Paris Fashion Week reveals some of the best collections and the most coveted handbags too.
100 Handbags From Paris Fashion Week Fall 2009

Each season Paris Fashion Week reveals some of the best collections and the most coveted handbags too. From Louis Vuitton to Miu Miu, it-bags are in abundance during the Paris shows. Below, check out our round up 100 different handbags from Paris Fashion Week. In the market for handbag now? Do your research by checking out our roundup from the Spring season