Posts for April 2011

Dolce & Gabbana

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Today's Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 Campaign Shoot (Plus Gucci Campaign Rumors)

>> Stefano Gabbana tumblred images from the New York set of Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2011 campaign today, showing a cast that includes Liu Wen, Maryna Linchuk, Constance Jablonski, Monika Jac Jagaciak, Isabeli Fontana, and Kate King.

>> Stefano Gabbana tumblred images from the New York set of Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2011 campaign today, showing a cast that includes Liu Wen, Maryna Linchuk, Constance Jablonski, Monika Jac JagaciakIsabeli Fontana, and Kate King. The girls are shown alternately dressed up as men and women, mirroring the label's Fall show. Jagaciak — who has her hair slicked back and is wearing a suit — tweeted a few hours ago that she "is Jac the dude today." Gabbana's photos in the gallery.

No images from the Gucci Fall 2011 campaign set, meanwhile, but the end product is rumored to feature four girls — two who Gucci has cast before and two who are newcomers to the label, including "that one stunning Top 10 Newcomer who all the key clients had to have," The Imagist reports.

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler Once Greeted a Top Editor in Their Underwear

>> Designers, like us all, have their fair share of introductory meetings they wish they could do over — as I recall, Gareth Pugh wished he hadn't first been introduced to Anna Wintour backstage with beer in hand.

>> Designers, like us all, have their fair share of introductory meetings they wish they could do over — as I recall, Gareth Pugh wished he hadn't first been introduced to Anna Wintour backstage with beer in hand. But it sounds like Proenza Schouler's Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough may one-up Pugh. Early on in their career, they say, one moment in particular stands out: "One that still makes us laugh is the time when we were still living in our studio, and some big important magazine was coming to see the collection for the first time. We were such messes back then and hadn’t realized the clocks had changed an hour back. It was early morning and we were doing the final lint-rolling still in our pajamas (read: underwear!) thinking we were totally on time, when the elevator door opened and the editor in chief of the magazine walked in. There we were, lint-rolling half-naked. We were mortified. She [the editor] still reminds us about it every time we see her. We have made it a point to wear a watch ever since." [The Window]

Street Style

Sweet Scallops

>> Tailored shorts are a great leg-baring option during warmer days.

>> Tailored shorts are a great leg-baring option during warmer days. This street-snapped cutie styled a navy scalloped pair with some Spring leather — in the form of a tan jacket and Alexander Wang peep-toe booties — for a simultaneously sweet 'n' edgy vibe. Get her look with our picks from Urban Outfitters, Alexander Wang, and Mulberry now.




Left to right: Pins and Needles High-Rise Scallop Short ($54), Proenza Schouler Stone Cuff ($325), Urban Code Chunky Zip Leather Biker Jacket ($197, originally $359), T by Alexander Wang Muscle Tank ($95), Alexander Wang Freja Booties ($675), Mulberry Cory Textured Leather Bag ($1,395)


Photo courtesy of Phil Oh

Shopping

A Fresh Batch of Flat Sandals Perfect For City Walking

>> We love our heels, but running across town sometimes requires a more functional type of footwear.
Best Flat Sandals For Spring and Summer 2011

>> We love our heels, but running across town sometimes requires a more functional type of footwear. In preparation of the impending Summer heat and countless number of post-work gatherings, we rounded up our favorite flat sandals ideal for walking, dancing, or just putzing around. Check the slideshow to see our top choices from the likes of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler, Charlotte Olympia, and more . . .

Banana Republic

Banana Republic Goes Country For Fall 2011

>> Banana Republic is going country for Fall 2011: Creative director Simon Kneen unveiled a collection of herringbone blazers, knee-high riding boots, and jodphur-like zipper pants last night at the Bowery Hotel.

>> Banana Republic is going country for Fall 2011: Creative director Simon Kneen unveiled a collection of herringbone blazers, knee-high riding boots, and jodphur-like zipper pants last night at the Bowery Hotel. In a collection heavy on texture, which lent itself to the intimate show setting — "We wanted everyone to see it up closer than usual—more 3-D than 2-D," Kneen explained. The standout look was a nubby-cream heritage sweater paired with a white pencil skirt.

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood — Punk "Was Just a Marketing Opportunity"

>> Vivienne Westwood, who is so associated with the punk movement and '70s youth culture, says now of that time: "It really was alternative at the time to take S&M and pornography and turn it into fashion.

>> Vivienne Westwood, who is so associated with the punk movement and '70s youth culture, says now of that time: "It really was alternative at the time to take S&M and pornography and turn it into fashion. You can't do that anymore. But, when I look back, it was only a look, and it was just a marketing opportunity." She adds: "Now, I don't put any faith in youth. I do to the extent they're always idealistic, but the last lot of them have been brought up to be heavy consumers." [WSJ]

 

Kate Moss

Will Kate Moss Be in Louis Vuitton's Fall 2011 Ad Campaign? Plus, More Casting Rumors

>> The latest Fall 2011 campaign scuttlebutt: Isabeli Fontana is taking the early lead, with campaigns for Escada and Donna Karan booked, and a rumored appearance for Bottega Veneta as well.

>> The latest Fall 2011 campaign scuttlebutt: Isabeli Fontana is taking the early lead, with campaigns for Escada and Donna Karan booked, and a rumored appearance for Bottega Veneta as well. Karan's campaign, which was captured by Patrick Demarchelier the past three seasons, was snapped by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin for Fall 2011.

Meanwhile, Steven Meisel shot (and Karl Templer styled) the Fall 2011 Louis Vuitton campaign in New York yesterday — but there will reportedly be no Kate Moss appearance as there was on the runway. In fact, no supermodels will be featured at all: Instead, the six models chosen are said to be from the current generation — "Top 50-ish, a bit new. Nothing from the Icon list." Daphne Groeneveld and Fei Fei Sun are rumored to be among them.

Kate Moss has reportedly been cast for another Fall 2011 campaign for Mango; however, it will be shot by Terry Richardson and is todaymaking lots of appearances on his blog.

Versace, like Donna Karan, is also switching up photographers — after going with Mario Testino for the past eight seasons, Donatella Versace has chosen Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott to do the Fall 2011 honors (with styling by Joe McKenna). Originally, the Versace campaign, like Vuitton, was reportedly supposed to feature six models, including Candice Swanepoel and Groeneveld, but the photographers are rumored to have settled instead on one girl with "short dark hair" who is a "cover star." Some are thinking that might indicate Saskia de Brauw as Versace's new girl.

To round out the Fall 2011 campaign placements so far, Juergen Teller shot Irina Kulikova yesterday for Moschino at Turin's Ristorante del Cambio, Ralph Lauren has reportedly cast its runway opener Sui He, and Liu Wen is rumored to be in the upcoming Dolce & Gabbana campaign.

A few images from the various shoots in the gallery.

Vogue Italia

Franca Sozzani on Why Steven Meisel Has Shot Over 325 Consecutive Vogue Italia Covers

>> Franca Sozzani recently explained why Steven Meisel has shot every Vogue Italia cover since 1988: "I needed to have a consistent, recognizable look to every cover.

>> Franca Sozzani recently explained why Steven Meisel has shot every Vogue Italia cover since 1988: "I needed to have a consistent, recognizable look to every cover. My idea was that even if you took the word “Italia” off, you know what Vogue Italia is. Many magazines don’t seem to have a connection between one cover and the next, and it becomes hard to tell them apart. Especially today — images can be printed in such a high quality, but that also flattens them out, in a way. There’s a similar problem in fashion. Everyone can buy clothes — the most accessible clothes are not of the best quality, but unless you look at the label, you don’t know who it’s by. It’s this kind of oversaturation that makes me believe we are on the brink of another huge change." Sozzani also believes that putting resources into the Vogue Italia website has paid off for the magazine: "The website is doing a great job because it functions as a teaser for the magazine. September, October, and November our sales were up 27 percent, and this is because of the web. Everyone has this idea that online will kill print, but it’s not true. Like everything else, it depends on how you do things." [Models.com]

Street Style

Desert Hues

>> Rachel Nguyen from That's Chic shows off a desert-hued palette that's fresh and easy to replicate.

>> Rachel Nguyen from That's Chic shows off a desert-hued palette that's fresh and easy to replicate. Pair crisp stone shorts with a pale yellow tank and burnt sienna cardigan for a standout neutral ensemble, and then finish it all off with chunky boots, a textured clutch, and a layered necklace for a touch of tough contrast. Shop our similar and exact picks from Rebecca Minkoff, ASOS, and Free People for the same look.





Left to right: Adam by Adam Lippes Shorts ($29, originally $98), Tuleste Market Layered Necklace ($150), BDG Basic Leather Belt ($28), Love21 Pleated Boxes Woven Top ($23),Free People Spaces Between Cardigan ($248), ASOS Ankle Boot ($81), Rebecca Minkoff Belle Clutch ($350)


Photo courtesy of That's Chic

Shopping

Shop the Best Shirtdresses For Spring!

>> Shirtdresses are trending for Spring thanks to designers like Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Alexander Wang.
Best Shirtdresses For Spring and Summer 2011

>> Shirtdresses are trending for Spring thanks to designers like Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, and Alexander Wang. Whether you prefer the classic cinched shape, something loose and flowy, or a longer shirttail, we chose our favorites for you to shop and peruse. Picture a silky neon chartreuse version from Shipley & Halmos, a black uneven hemline from Reformation, a fringed wonder from House of Holland . . . and more in the slideshow!