Posts for September 7th 2011

Adriana Lima

Elle Puts Models on Its October 2011 Cover — The First Time in Over Eight Years

>> For the first time in over eight years, Elle has placed a model on its cover.
Elle October 2011

>> For the first time in over eight years, Elle has placed a model on its cover. Not just one model, in fact, but rather four: “We felt it was time to show the sexy side of fashion again, enlisting four of the runway’s super seductive models – Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Adriana Lima, and Doutzen Kroes," says editor Robbie Myers. "These covers harken to what made Elle Elle: Shot outside, drenched in sunlight, color, and of course accessories, the women look right back at you with all the personal and sexual confidence in the world.” The four models, who appear on the cover of Elle's October 2011 issue — on newsstands Sept. 20 — were styled by Joe Zee and shot by Alexei Hay. Erin Wasson was the last model to cover Elle, for the magazine's September 2003 issue.

Watch a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot, below.

New York Fashion Week

A First Look at Steven Alan Spring 2012

>> Here's a look at some of the highlights from Steven Alan's Spring 2012 presentation, which kicked off New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 earlier this morning.
Steven Alan Spring 2012

>> Here's a look at some of the highlights from Steven Alan's Spring 2012 presentation, which kicked off New York Fashion Week at Pier 59 earlier this morning. Picnic-ready separates in gingham prints and cheery hues were punctuated by wide-brimmed hats, leather-braided flats, and highly-covetable colorblocked bags. Click through to see snapshots from the presentation, with full collection images coming soon.

UPDATE: Full collection images have been added.

 

Snapshots: Christina Perez, Collection: Courtesy of Steven Alan

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler To Launch Denim Line

>> After the cash infusion Proenza Schouler received from 20 investors — led by Theory founder Andrew Rosen — in July, it was speculated that the money would be put towards a significant expansion of the label — in the way of accessories, retail, e-commerce, or potentially denim.

>> After the cash infusion Proenza Schouler received from 20 investors — led by Theory founder Andrew Rosen — in July, it was speculated that the money would be put towards a significant expansion of the label — in the way of accessories, retail, e-commerce, or potentially denim. It sounds like the last category will be the first focus: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, who have collaborated with J Brand on jeans in the past, plan to introduce their first denim line in December or January. They were already fitting samples last week. [On the Runway]

Kanye West

Kanye West Said To Be Showing at Paris Fashion Week, Working with Major Stylist

>> When reports of Kanye West's womenswear collection first surfaced in July, rumors went around that he would show at New York Fashion Week.

>> When reports of Kanye West's womenswear collection first surfaced in July, rumors went around that he would show at New York Fashion Week. Now, it sounds like Paris will host the line's debut, instead. West, who is reportedly collaborating with designer Louise Goldin and stylist Christine Centenera on the collection, and Giuseppe Zanotti on shoes, is said to be working with a major stylist for the show, The Imagist reports: "Hiss hiss. Which ultra-power stylist is now playing in Kayne's camp for his blue chip Paris showing. And it IS a Paris showing kids!" West is also said to have begun model casting for the show at the end of last month. [@hisssquad, @hisssquad]