Posts for January 8th 2010

Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen To Give Up "Most of" Modeling Work?

>> A month after giving birth to her first child, Benjamin, Gisele Bundchen is already being lined up for her first postpartum modeling job.

>> A month after giving birth to her first child, Benjamin, Gisele Bundchen is already being lined up for her first postpartum modeling job. “She is doing photos for Colcci’s Winter campaign at the end of January,” a representative for the Brazilian fashion brand, with which Gisele has had a longterm relationship, told People. “They will be the first photos of her since the birth.”  Word is Gisele won't have to travel far for work — David Sims is said to be shooting her in her current hometown of Boston.

Just because Gisele's honoring contracts doesn't mean her photoshoot production level will be where it was pre-pregnancy. A source "who knows [Gisele]" told People:

“With the exception of her few contracts, she’s definitely taking a break [into] the New Year. It wouldn’t surprise me if she gives up most of the business. Why not? She has tons of money and a rich, gorgeous husband she adores and she wants a large family and more children, so why not?”

Lara Stone

>> Lara Stone To Appear in Lady Gaga Video?

>> Lara Stone To Appear in Lady Gaga Video? —There's no question that fashion's love affair with Lady Gaga is mutual.  Word is she's casting for her next music video, for upcoming single "Alejandro" — followup single to "Telephone" and "Bad Romance," the latter which had its world premiere on Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 runway — and is eyeing Lara Stone for a role. [Sun UK]

Gucci

Gucci Campaign Favorite Natasha Poly Renews Contract with Brand for 2010

>> Natasha Poly may bend over backwards for Gucci — see her Spring 2010 campaign for the brand, below — but it seems to be working in her favor.

>> Natasha Poly may bend over backwards for Gucci — see her Spring 2010 campaign for the brand, below — but it seems to be working in her favor.  The brand switched from working with Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin after several seasons to Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for Spring 2010.  As for Poly, who has consistently been in Gucci campaigns since the Spring 2005 season, she won't be going anywhere — Gucci has already renewed her contract again this year.

Tory Burch

>> Justin Giunta Joins Tory Burch as Design Director of Jewelry —In his first long-term post for another house, Subversive Jewelry’s Justin Giunta has joined Tory Burch as design director of jewelry.

>> Justin Giunta Joins Tory Burch as Design Director of Jewelry —In his first long-term post for another house, Subversive Jewelry’s Justin Giunta has joined Tory Burch as design director of jewelry.  Burch says of the appointment: “I have always been passionate about jewelry, and it’s a category we want to expand."  Giunta's first collection for Burch will debut for holiday-resort season, and he plans to continue his own collections, as well. [WWD]

Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan Buys Namesake Label Back from PPR

>> Just as his first collection for Puma is about to hit stores next month, Hussein Chalayan has bought back Puma's majority stake in his namesake label.

>> Just as his first collection for Puma is about to hit stores next month, Hussein Chalayan has bought back Puma's majority stake in his namesake label.  He originally sold to the German activewear brand, which is controlled by Gucci Group owner PPR, in February 2008.

Puma's acquisition allowed Chalayan to explore a more commercial approach to his label — for instance, he released his first ad campaign for Fall 2009. No word on how regaining control will affect his business strategy, and financial terms were not disclosed.  He will, however, remain creative director at Puma.

Burberry

>> Peter Jensen, Jeremy Scott Coming to New York Fashion Week —Although many designers (including Burberry, Matthew Williamson, and Jonathan Saunders) opted to show in London again for Fall 2010 after returning last season, Peter Jensen, who has historically shown in London, is headed for New York to partake in MAC at Milk Studios' second season.

>> Peter Jensen, Jeremy Scott Coming to New York Fashion Week —Although many designers (including Burberry, Matthew Williamson, and Jonathan Saunders) opted to show in London again for Fall 2010 after returning last season, Peter Jensen, who has historically shown in London, is headed for New York to partake in MAC at Milk Studios' second season.  And Jeremy Scott — who showed in London last season and Paris the season before — announced yesterday that he will be returning to New York Fashion Week, also at MAC at Milk, for Fall 2010. [Vogue UK, @ITSJEREMYSCOTT]

Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson Debuts His First Menswear Collection In Stores Next Month

Having designed a few menswear pieces as part of his collaboration with H&M last year, Matthew Williamson is jumping full-on into the menswear category with his new designer collection.

Having designed a few menswear pieces as part of his collaboration with H&M last year, Matthew Williamson is jumping full-on into the menswear category with his new designer collection. Hitting Matthew Williamson stores and Harrods' next month, the lineup features Williamson's signature color-drenched graphics—in star and paisley print silk scarves—and vivid basics like cashmere sweaters in electric blue, bright pink, and neon green. According to Williamson, he will follow up next season with more formal offerings such as "suits, shirts, and jackets" if this collection is well-received.

Tory Burch

Fashion in 50 Seconds 01/08/09 Chanel's Transfer Tattoos, Jeremy Scott Back to NYFW

Chanel plans to sell transfer tattoos inspired by the inked jewelry seen on spring's runway.

Chanel plans to sell transfer tattoos inspired by the inked jewelry seen on spring's runway. Les Trompe L'oeil de Chanel will be sold as a set of 55 tattoos for $70 at the current exchange.

Check out L'Wren Scott's personal photographs of party days in Paris wearing Mugler, walking Chanel couture, and dates with Mick Jagger in T magazine's profile in style.

It's official, Jeremy Scott will return to New York Fashion Week to show his fall 2010 collection on February 17 at Milk Studios.

Commes de Garcons and Trenton take two.

Justin Giunta of Subversive has been named design director of jewelry at Tory Burch.

Louis Vuitton

Sixties Silhouettes and Luxe Collegiate at Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2010

Marc Jacobs takes Louis Vuitton pre-fall briefly into covered-up, Sixties ivy league territory—think high-high tube socks, cashmere sweaters, tweed skirt suits, blanket capes, and fox vests— before introducing a sexier side with cutout ikat and fur-adorned evening heels.

Marc Jacobs takes Louis Vuitton pre-fall briefly into covered-up, Sixties ivy league territory—think high-high tube socks, cashmere sweaters, tweed skirt suits, blanket capes, and fox vests— before introducing a sexier side with cutout ikat and fur-adorned evening heels. For more images, click here.