Posts for April 2010

W Magazine

Jody Quon to Join W as Creative Director

>> Jody Quon Jumping Ship —Stefano Tonchi has been making many changes since his recent reign at W began, but perhaps none is as large as his latest hire.

>> Jody Quon Jumping Ship —Stefano Tonchi has been making many changes since his recent reign at W began, but perhaps none is as large as his latest hire. Today Tonchi tapped Jody Quon to join W as creative director. She comes from New York Magazine — where she was photo director — preceded by a decade logged at The New York Times MagazineSpeaking to WWD, Tonchi said, "Jody has a background that goes beyond just beauty and fashion — she knows photojournalism, she knows images. . . I see her as somebody who cares as much about the cover of a magazine as the last page of a magazine."

 

H&M

H&M Targets the Music-Loving Festival Crowd With New Summer Collection

Too late for Coachella but just in time for Glastonbury, H&M launches its first collection targeted to summer music festivalgoers.

Too late for Coachella but just in time for Glastonbury, H&M launches its first collection targeted to summer music festivalgoers. From the leopard print sleeping tent to fringe-trimmed tunics, the groupie gear is all here.

Women's clothing includes the aforementioned fringed tunics, denim cutoff shorts, sequin-embellished peasant tops, t-shirt dresses, and paisley-printed minis—all accessorized with chunky bangles and gladiator sandals. For him, there are slim-cut blazers, graphic tees, and biker jackets. Proving they thought of everything, H&M also created a collection of camping essentials like sleeping bags, overnight totes, and a leopard print tent.

The music festival lineup will go on sale May 20 as part of the retailer's annual Fashion Against AIDS effort, and a quarter of sales will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects.

Source: Dan Mårtensen/H&M

Anna Wintour

A Week With Anna Will Cost You (At Least) $14K

In a charity move that will benefit the RFK Center, Anna Wintour is auctioning off a week-long stint at Vogue HQ.

In a charity move that will benefit the RFK Center, Anna Wintour is auctioning off a week-long stint at Vogue HQ. The so-called experience will include a ticket to a fashion show (perhaps FNO) and will center around a week tailored to the individual interests and skill set of the auction winner. The bidding began at $1,000, but has since risen to $13,000 — despite an estimated value of $10,000. There are two days left to bid. [The Cut]

 

Chanel

Fashion in 50 Seconds 04/27/10 Karl's Stripteasing Paper Dolls, Anna's New Vogue.com

Karl Lagerfeld has photographed model Emily Didonato for a series of online ads in which layers of Chanel can be stripped off with a click of the mouse to reveal Eres underthings.

Karl Lagerfeld has photographed model Emily Didonato for a series of online ads in which layers of Chanel can be stripped off with a click of the mouse to reveal Eres underthings.

Diego Della Valle of Tod's is donating an undisclosed sum to help restore the Coliseum.

Neiman Marcus CEO Burton Tansky will retire this October.

Despite internet rumors claiming Giles Deacon has been confirmed as the creative director at Emanuel Ungaro, the designer tells Vogue UK that nothing has been decided.

Anna Wintour, who was recently inducted into the American Society of Magazine Editors Hall of Fame, told reporters she is focusing on the web and launching a new Vogue.com this August.

Alexander McQueen

Visionaire Pays Tribute to Alexander McQueen With the Release of Issue #58

Titled "Spirit," the 58th issue of Visionaire promises to be a collectable.


Titled "Spirit," the 58th issue of Visionaire promises to be a collectable. Dedicated to the late Alexander McQueen, artists including Nick Knight, Lady Gaga, Steven Klein, Mario Sorrenti, Steven Meisel, Inez van Lamsweerde, and Vinoodh Matadin have contributed content to the tome. Packaged in a hard case designed by the McQueen studio and wrapped in metallic brocade from the spring 2010 Plato's Atlantis collection, Visionaire #58 will be sold in a limited edition of 1,500 this June for $295. Furthermore, the paper stock is loose leaf sprinkled with wild flower seeds that, when planted with water, grow poppies and snap dragons for your very own McQueen-inspired garden.

“In 2003, McQueen came to our SoHo office and gallery to discuss collaborating on an issue of Visionaire…an issue that never came to be. This is our tribute to him,” said Stephen Gan, Cecilia Dean and James Kaliardos of Visionaire in a statement.

Source: Visionaire

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Spring Shopping: Terrific Tribals From Diane von Furstenberg and Marc by Marc Jacobs

Whether it's of the bird variety, or more in-your-face tie-dye, or simply simple florals, prints are back in a big way this Spring.

Whether it's of the bird variety, or more in-your-face tie-dye, or simply simple florals, prints are back in a big way this Spring. Both Diane von Furstenberg and Marc by Marc Jacobs took an ethnic spin on the trend, with Diane going a little more subtle and Marc a bit more overt. We're digging the DVF, but please pick your poison.

Marc Jacobs

>>Have Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone split?

>>Have Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone split? — Four months after their 'did they or didn't they' wedding in St. Barts, rumors are circulating that the pair have parted ways. Page Six reports that the couple have broken up — for now, noting that Martone didn't accompany Jacobs to Robert Duffy's wedding in Provincetown last week. This despite the fact that the Boston Herald claims Lorenzo was in attendance. Both parties have declined to comment. [Page Six]

emanuel ungaro

Franck Boclet Out at Ungaro As Giles Deacon Rumors Strengthen

>> Less than a week after Estrella Archs announced her departure as chief designer of Emanuel Ungaro, comes news that the menswear designer, Franck Boclet, has exited the firm too.

>> Less than a week after Estrella Archs announced her departure as chief designer of Emanuel Ungaro, comes news that the menswear designer, Franck Boclet, has exited the firm too. No reason was offered, but Boclet's departure appears to be more amicable than Archs's.

In his absence, Ungaro will halt its men's runway collection as Boclet transitions to creating an eponymous-menswear label with a "focus on basic luxury items at an interesting price point."

Meanwhile, back at Ungaro, rumors that Giles Deacon will take over as creative director have reached a fervent fever point.

RIP

Model Ambrose Olson Has Passed Away

>> Click model Ambrose Olson passed away unexpectedly last Thursday, April 22.

>> Click model Ambrose Olson passed away unexpectedly last Thursday, April 22. Details of the cause of death are still unknown. The 24-year-old from Alaska — perhaps best known for his 2007 Armani Exchange ads (pictured) in which he appeared alongside Alessandra Ambrosio — also modeled in campaigns for Hugo Boss, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and YSL, among others. May he rest in peace.

 

Marc Jacobs

Fashion in 50 Seconds 04/26/10 Christy Turlington's Film Debuts, Rumor Rumblings at Ungaro

Christy Turlington's debut film opened at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend.

Christy Turlington's debut film opened at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend.

Ungaro menswear designer Franck Boclet is leaving the firm after a three-year stint.

Meanwhile rumors are mounting that Giles Deacon could be the new creative director at Ungaro.

More from rumorville. . . did Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone break up?

Hugo Boss plans to keep its Ohio factory open, saving around 300 jobs.

Source: Getty