Resort 2009

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Caught Scoping His Own Work at Paris Airport; A New Model Coupling

»Marc Jacobs was seen at Charles de Gaulle looking at the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag selection, en route to the Hamptons for the Fourth of July [WWD] »A same-sex model couple formed recently, involving a "French Vogue favorite" and a "tattooed catwalker" [Style File] »Alber Elbaz waxes philosophical on pink [The Moment] »Olivier Theyskens thought the The Kills's performance at the Longchamp party was an underground, word-of-mouth-only show [Style File] »Is Anna Wintour feuding with Interview?

»Marc Jacobs was seen at Charles de Gaulle looking at the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag selection, en route to the Hamptons for the Fourth of July [WWD]

»A same-sex model couple formed recently, involving a "French Vogue favorite" and a "tattooed catwalker" [Style File]

»Alber Elbaz waxes philosophical on pink [The Moment]

»Olivier Theyskens thought the The Kills's performance at the Longchamp party was an underground, word-of-mouth-only show [Style File]

»Is Anna Wintour feuding with Interview? [Gawker]

»The bar at Mario Testino's opening party went dry 20 minutes into the event, so the topless male waiters had to offer up water instead [Style File]

»Sean Avery got traded to Dallas . . . a move that might put a damper on his burgeoning fashion career [Daily Intel]

»Full Rag & Bone Resort 2009 collection [Style.com]

Chanel

Bummer: Sean Avery Couldn't Attend Couture After All

»After three days of packing for couture, Sean Avery learned he had to stay put in New York because of contract negotiations with the Rangers [Style File] »Subliminal message?

»After three days of packing for couture, Sean Avery learned he had to stay put in New York because of contract negotiations with the Rangers [Style File]

»Subliminal message? Agyness Deyn has "food" written on her shoe [Jezebel]

»Hussein Chalayan is producing his first shoe range for Fall 2009 [Vogue UK]

»Videos of Fall 2008 Armani Prive and Chanel Couture [Telegraph UK, Telegraph UK]

»IMG Models has a tribute to Ruslana Korshunova on their homepage [Chic Report]

»Alber Elbaz held a launch party for his Lanvin denim line with Acne Jeans last night [FabSugar, FWD]

»This year's Glastonbury fashion, with Lily Cole and more [Style.com]

»A look at Azzaro Resort 2009 [WWD]

Gucci

>> A LITTLE TURN ON THE CATWALK —We've already seen a preview of the Gucci Resort 2009 collection, and come July 8, you'll be able to see the full collection, live in Rome, from the comfort of your own home.  Just log in to Gucci.com at 8 pm local time — you might even be able to catch a performance by Goldfrapp, if the rumors are true.

>> A LITTLE TURN ON THE CATWALK —We've already seen a preview of the Gucci Resort 2009 collection, and come July 8, you'll be able to see the full collection, live in Rome, from the comfort of your own home.  Just log in to Gucci.com at 8 pm local time — you might even be able to catch a performance by Goldfrapp, if the rumors are true. [WWD]

Chloe

Hannah MacGibbon Channels Phoebe Philo for First Chloe Collection

>>  Introducing a first look at Hannah MacGibbon for Chloe.

>>  Introducing a first look at Hannah MacGibbon for Chloe. This is new creative director's first collection for the brand since she succeeded Paolo Melim Andersson a week after he debuted his Fall 2008 Chloe collection.  As you'll remember, Hannah worked closely with Pheobe Philo from 2001 to 2006 when she helmed Chloe, and the Philo influence is definitely palpable in the color palette, the filmy loose blouses, the city shorts.

I'm a little disappointed with this collection — too much Gap likeness, not enough wow factor.  But I'll reserve judgment for the Spring 2009 collection.  A couple more looks available here.

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Kate Moss

Kate Moss' Long Lost Hair Extension, Up For Sale

»The hair extension Kate Moss lost a couple of weeks ago is now being auctioned on eBay [BellaSugar] »Behnaz Sarafpour is celebrating her first wedding anniversary with a trip to Bermuda [Style File] »Hye Rim Park is rumored to have gotten married last month [TFS] »Lazaro Hernandez wigged out at his birthday party on Thursday [Style File] »More previews of Eva Herzigova for Louis Vuitton, Claudia Schiffer for Chanel Fall 2008 campaigns [TFS, TFS] »More preview pictures of Richard Chai for Target [Nylon] »Two Yves Saint Laurent documentaries are being shown this weekend on the Sundance Channel [LA Times] »Full Jill Stuart, Giorgio Armani Resort 2009 collections, previews of John Galliano and Viktor & Rolf Resort 2009 collections [Style.com, Style.com, WWD, WWD]

»The hair extension Kate Moss lost a couple of weeks ago is now being auctioned on eBay [BellaSugar]

»Behnaz Sarafpour is celebrating her first wedding anniversary with a trip to Bermuda [Style File]

»Hye Rim Park is rumored to have gotten married last month [TFS]

»Lazaro Hernandez wigged out at his birthday party on Thursday [Style File]

»More previews of Eva Herzigova for Louis Vuitton, Claudia Schiffer for Chanel Fall 2008 campaigns [TFS, TFS]

»More preview pictures of Richard Chai for Target [Nylon]

»Two Yves Saint Laurent documentaries are being shown this weekend on the Sundance Channel [LA Times]

»Full Jill Stuart, Giorgio Armani Resort 2009 collections, previews of John Galliano and Viktor & Rolf Resort 2009 collections [Style.com, Style.com, WWD, WWD]

Balenciaga

Hedi Slimane, Dior Homme Ready to Kiss and Make-Up?

»Is Dior Homme trying to get Hedi Slimane back?

»Is Dior Homme trying to get Hedi Slimane back? [Fashionista]

»Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's boyf Magnus Berger has a new magazine, The Last, out in September [FWD]

»Agyness Deyn recorded her first single, was snapped holding hands with The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. [Chic Report, Just Jared]

»Alana Zimmer, Behati Prinsloo, and Rachel Clark went to an S&M festival last Sunday [Supreme Being]

»Gerard Darel replaced Charlotte Gainsbourg, who has been their face since 2003, with Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer for their Fall 2008 campaign [WWD]

»Naomi Campbell wore the same dress to Nelson Mandela's birthday dinner that Stephanie Seymour wore to the Costume Institute Gala [FabSugar]

»Full Giambattista Valli, Balenciaga Resort 2009 collections [Style.com, Style.com]

Miu Miu

Miuccia's Got Purple Haze All in Her Brain for Miu Miu Resort 2009

>> Sure, Resort collections are supposed to be the big money-makers, but it's still shocking to see Miuccia Prada present such a commercial collection after taking Miu Miu in such an anti-commercial direction for Fall.  From the few preview images available so far, Miuccia seems to be stuck in a purple haze; the most standout piece is front and center, a dress covered in Christopher Kane-line paillettes.

>> Sure, Resort collections are supposed to be the big money-makers, but it's still shocking to see Miuccia Prada present such a commercial collection after taking Miu Miu in such an anti-commercial direction for Fall.  From the few preview images available so far, Miuccia seems to be stuck in a purple haze; the most standout piece is front and center, a dress covered in Christopher Kane-line paillettes.

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Victoria Beckham

Somewhere, Dior Is Thanking Their Lucky Stars that Carla Bruni Is Chic as All Get-Out

»Carla Bruni, still looking the part of fabulous Dior posterchild on a state visit to Israel [Chic Report] »LOLVogue strikes again!

»Carla Bruni, still looking the part of fabulous Dior posterchild on a state visit to Israel [Chic Report]

»LOLVogue strikes again! [Jezebel]

»Naomi Campbell's Dolce & Gabbana runway appearance, on video [212DressingRoom]

»Polaroid king Jeremy Kost would rather see Marc Jacobs flip flops than Birkenstocks or Tevas, and has an upcoming gallery show with Hedi Slimane [The Cut]

»This NY Fashion Week, Victoria Beckham may be doing more than just judging the Project Runway finale; Rumors are flying that she will show a collection [FabSugar UK]

»Dolce & Gabbana is being accused of copying 10 floral Ken Scott patterns for a D&G collection back in 2001 [WWD]

»A preview of Ralph Lauren Resort 2009 [WWD]

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen Femmes Up Milan

>> Instead of opting to do a by-appointment presentation like some designers or a full-blown runway show like other designers, Alexander McQueen chose to present his Resort 2009 collection yesterday in Milan along with his men's Spring 2009 collection because "they both go into the shop together."
Kim Noorda
>> Instead of opting to do a by-appointment presentation like some designers or a full-blown runway show like other designers, Alexander McQueen chose to present his Resort 2009 collection yesterday in Milan along with his men's Spring 2009 collection because "they both go into the shop together."

He also wanted to play up the importance of resort season — get this — it makes up about 60 percent of his business. Given that fact, expect to see lots of the body-conscious cocktail dresses with neon punches, illusionary prints, japonisme-inspired motifs, and Margiela-like colorblocking in the next couple of months.

Full gallery of all 13 looks below.
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Stella McCartney

Resort Roundup From The Network

Because we know you'll probably need a straightforward women's wear fix, and because Resort lasts forever, here's what's happening with vacation frocks and whatnot.
Because we know you'll probably need a straightforward women's wear fix, and because Resort lasts forever, here's what's happening with vacation frocks and whatnot. Our Network Partners are covering Resort happenings diligently, giving up images and impressions of who is putting out what and why they like it. From London, I Am Fashion, rounds up top picks from Resort 09. Namely, from the likes of Phillip Lim, Nina Ricci, and Lanvin. If there were ever a palatable list for a young chicster, ranging from least to most expensive, it would be this one. Fancy a break down of Louis Vuitton's Resort 09 preview? Our Network Partner, Shiny Style, has images of the neon striped shorts, guazy silky numbers, and jewel detailing from the collection. She aligns it with Resort offerings from the likes of Lanvin and Balenciaga, whom she credits as having the more interesting designs. We should hope so, eh? If Phillip Lim starts blowing Oscar de la Renta out of the water we'll start wearing birkenstocks and move upstate. Otherwise, J'adore Couture does Lanvin, Shiny Squirrel does Alexander McQueen, and Trust Your Style does a bit of Temperley, Rowley, Malandrino, and the like.