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Fall 2011 J.Crew Collection Lookbook [Pictures]

J.Crew's Higher-End Collection Gets a Fall 2011 Lookbook July 22, 2011 10:59 am >> For the Fall 2011 edition of of J.Crew's higher-end Collection, leopard appears on a shrunken calf hair jacket and a felted wool fedora (the latter done in collaboration with miller Albertus Swanepoel); a pink shift dress features sequins applied by hand; and light florals grace a silk chiffon maxiskirt.

August 18, 2010 8:04 am >> CFDA Pairs with Magazine That Isn't Vogue for First Time —Harper's Bazaar and the CFDA are joining (marking the first time the CFDA has paired with a magazine other than Vogue) for the Accessories Bazaar; the initiative showcases up-and-coming accessories designers in an exhibit which coincides with New York Fashion Week and will be located nearby Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Albertus Swanepoel Gets A Corporate Gig

Albertus Swanepoel Gets A Corporate Gig January 28, 2010 9:18 am Much loved by fashion designers (Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Narciso Rodriguez, and Diane von Furstenberg) and editors (Vogue), but little known to consumers, milliner Albertus Swanepoel has finally landed a lucrative corporate collaboration which should send his exquisitely-designed headpieces straight into the mainstream spotlight.

CFDA Swarovski Nominees Pair with Editors and Stylist for Short Films

CFDA Swarovski Nominees Pair with Editors and Stylist for Short Films June 5, 2009 5:13 pm >> All 21 designers nominated for the 2009 CFDA Awards have been photographed by Craig McDean for the CFDA Journal, but the nine who are Swarovski emerging designer nominees will also be featured in individual short films, along with an editor or stylist of their choice, to be shown at the June 15 ceremony.

2009 CFDA Award Nominees Announced

2009 CFDA Award Nominees Announced March 16, 2009 4:29 pm >> The 2009 CFDA Award nominees have just been announced, and Marc Jacobs has already won an award — the International Award for his work at Louis Vuitton (he's nominated in two more categories). Last year's Swarovski Award winners, Rodarte and Band of Outsiders, have both been bumped up to compete in the respective major league categories, and 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund contenders Albertus Q.

January 13, 2009 4:50 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —Are bold prints in Alexander Wang's future? As part of his CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund win, he's been paired up with Diane von Furstenberg and DVF president Paula Sutter, who will serve as his business mentors for a year. Runners-up Albertus Swanepoel and Vena Cava were paired up with Andy and Kate Spade, and Gap's Patrick Robinson and Theory's Andrew Rosen, respectively.

Wang Wins 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Wang Wins 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund November 18, 2008 10:24 am >> For its fifth anniversary, the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund went with the obvious choice, naming Alexander Wang the recipient of $200,000 plus a year of mentoring last night. Vogue favorite Vena Cava and a less expected choice, milliner Albertus Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus, were both named runners-up and will receive $50,000 plus a business mentor. The night's keynote speaker, John Galliano, and his date Charlize Theron were seated next to Anna Wintour and presented the top honors to a teary-eyed Alexander Wang, who said his thank yous onstage as John Galliano rubbed his arm in comfort.

Alexander Wang Cans Erin Wasson, Has Lots in the Can for Spring 2009

Alexander Wang Cans Erin Wasson, Has Lots in the Can for Spring 2009 August 6, 2008 10:22 pm >> After two seasons of working together, Alexander Wang and Erin Wasson are parting ways .

Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava Among 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees

Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava Among 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees July 15, 2008 1:19 pm >> The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has determined its ten finalists for 2008. Last year's winner, Rogan Gregory, was announced in November and received a monetary award of $200,000, with two runners-up reiving $50,000 each. For the past couple of years, the nominees have worked with Gap as part of a limited Gap Design Edition collaboration to gain more exposure, and many have also gone on to work with Target in limited-edition runs. This year's nominees are: Richard Chai Jason Wu Alexander Wang Irene Neuwirth Albertus Q.

May 1, 2009 5:24 pm >> IN PRODUCTION —It turns out Alexander Wang isn't the only one doing khaki jackets and chinos for this year's CFDA-Gap collaboration after all: Vena Cava also pitched in a couple of dresses and variations on chinos — Racked got the first looks. No word (although it's likely) on whether more designers are involved.

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