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Gia Coppola's New Short For DVF Current/Elliott Is Not Your Average Fashion Film

Christina Perez — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:29:10 PDT

>> While most fashion films err on the side of dreamy abstraction, Gia Coppola's new short features an actual story. In it, a struggling Hollywood screenwriter finds inspiration after a night of drunken debauchery - all while dressed to the nines in DVF's Current/Elliott collection, for which the film was created. And though the four-minute short may be more straightforward than most, there's still plenty of quirky charm; look for cheeky references to classic films, a '60s-inspired color palette, and a jaunty piano score by Robert Schwartzman. Tracy Antonopoulos stars, and Aubrey Plaza provides the voice-over.

Emily Current and Meritt Elliott to Design Handbags for Kate Spade

fashionologie — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:52:42 PDT

>> Emily Current and Meritt Elliott of Current/Elliott - who collaborated with Joseph Altuzarra on his Fall 2011 collection - will team up with Kate Spade this August to launch a six-style handbag capsule collection. Retailing between $245 and $1,295, the Westward by Emily and Meritt for Kate Spade New York collection aims to capture a free-spirited, West Coast vibe. "This collaboration really was about our girl stepping out of her normal comfort zone and hitting the road," Kate Spade’s president and creative director, Deborah Lloyd explained.

The Best Jeans For Spring!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:50:52 PST

>> While we already discussed all the out-of-the-box denim possibilities come Spring, we've yet to talk about finding the essential pair of jeans. Lucky for you, we sifted through a ton of options and found the best around - think cropped and flared, white skinnies, and lightwash trousers - that are sure to carry you through Spring and well into Summer.

Look We Love: Casual Chic

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 08:00:44 PST

As exemplified by this unfussy street-snapped 'fit, a great outfit doesn't have to be complicated. Casual yet chic basics, like this camel wool blazer by Mango, speaks volumes without saying a lot. Complete the look with a Kova & T chambray shirt, basic white tee, Current/Elliott jeans, and boots by Rag & Bone. Simplicity at its best.

Left to right: Mango Oversized Wool Mix Blazer ($97, originally $136), Forever 21 Hammered Detail Ring ($4), Kova & T Chambray Sshirt ($68, originally $225), Current/Elliott Skinny Jeans ($210), Rag & Bone Boots ($450), ASOS Quilted Lock Across Body Bag ($28), Swatch Chronograph Watch ($150)

Photo courtesy of the lookbook.nu

Anna Wintour's Little Girl Turns 21 Today

fashionologie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:43:18 PDT

»Bee Shaffer turns 21 today, and is celebrating at mom Anna Wintour's country house near Mastic, Long Island this weekend [Style File]

»Karen Elson nabs the September 2008 Vogue UK cover [Models.com]

»Kate Schelter and Charlotte Ronson love their neon Alexander Wang [Chic Report]

»Sean Avery wore shorts suits during his time at Vogue [The Cut]

»Patrick Robinson shows how Gap denim is done [Nylon]

»A second shot from Lanvin Fall 2008 [TFS]

»Fashion editor fave Current/Elliott, now stocked at eLuxury [Racked]

»Raquel Zimmermann, spotted at Whole Foods [Fashionista]
*image: source

Fashion Week Chatter - Abbey Lee Kershaw Skipping New York Shows; A Bryanboy TV Pilot for Bravo?

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:18:41 PST

Joseph Altuzarra has paired with denim duo Current/Elliott for six denim styles, set to debut on his Fall 2011 runway - and Vogue has a preview (left) [Vogue.com]
New Barneys fashion director Amanda Brooks was mum last night on the subject of her new position, saying that it was only her second day, but she has started Twittering for Barneys and says she plans to attend as many New York fashion shows as she can [Harper's Bazaar]
Zac Posen is keeping his Z Spoke collection appointments very low key this season: "Last season was for the media. This one is for the customers and retailers" [@meenalmistry]
Jason Wu is livestreaming his Feb. 11 show on Bergdorf Goodman's website, where some Fall items will be for sale as pre-orders on Feb. 16 [Christina Binkley]
Marc Jacobs is forgoing a Fashion Week party, instead feting the 10th anniversary of Marc by Marc Jacobs with a Valentine's Day "semiformal" [@jimshi809]
Peep Lauren Santo Domingo on the March 2011 cover of Town & Country, attended by the headline: "Meet the next Mrs. Astor" [@jimshi809]
Bryanboy has done videos of his fashion escapades before, but this fashion week, he's doing a 24-hour livestream of himself for Kanon Organic Vodka, which promises to "give viewers a first hand look into what it’s like to rub elbows with fashion’s elite." He's got a video preview up on his site, and it goes live beginning at 9 am on Feb. 16 at kanonvodka.com [Bryanboy]
There are also reports that Bryanboy is shooting a pilot during New York Fashion Week with the producers of America's Next Top Model that "Bravo is supposedly very interested in" [The Cut]
Tumblr is putting 24 bloggers up in a hotel for New York Fashion Week, has secured invites for them to more than a dozen shows - including big shows like Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta - and set up events for them like breakfast with Nina Garcia, a private brunch at Lucky editor Brandon Holley's apartment, and a meeting with Oscar de la Renta prior to his show to talk his new collection [WSJ, The Cut]
Abbey Lee Kershaw is reportedly skipping New York Fashion Week, for a "personal music project" in London with "my band" - Our Mountain, the band of Kershaw's boyfriend, Matthew Hutchinson, which she's performed with before. She is, however, set to head to Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks [Frockwriter]
Alexander Wang cut his front row seats in half this season, thanks to a new seating configuration; he's also hosting an intimate party on Feb. 15 to mark his store's opening [@meenalmistry, @jimshi809]

Fash's Friday Obsessions! Miami Heat

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:51:41 PDT

>> We've been mapping out our Summer excursions this past week - with Miami high on our mind. It's the perfect quick beach weekend getaway for us East Coasters. To get you in the mood, peep our bright picks from Current/Elliott, Mara Hoffman, DKNY, and Aurelie Bidermann. Then, top off the whole look with some minty green nail lacquer from MAC. Ready, set, shop!

Left to right: Madewell City Walk Fedora ($48), Current/Elliott's Spearmint Captain Pants ($170), Mara Hoffman
Embroidered Bustier Top ($260), MAC Mischievous Mint Nail Polish ($14), DKNY Felicia Sandals ($120), Aurelie Bidermann
Fortalezza Bracelet ($410)

Grey Day

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:38:21 PST

>> Grey translates across all seasons, but we're especially tuned in with the cool neutral hue during colder months. Peep this street-snapped look: a grey nubby coat, stripe top, skinny jeans, and cult-favorite Acne boots create the ideal non-fussy 'fit. Intrigued? Replicate this outfit with similar and exact picks from Alexander Wang, Current/Elliott, Acne, and Marc Jacobs.

Left to right: See by Chloe Coat ($450, originally $905), T by Alexander Wang Knit Beanie ($34, originally $68), Saint James Nautical Shirt ($75), Current/Elliott Jeans ($80, originally $265), Acne Pistol Short Booties ($506), Marc Jacobs Quilted Bag ($525)

Photo courtesy of lookbook.nu

Carine Roitfeld on Anna Wintour, Drugs, Boring Fashion Shows, and Her Upcoming Book with Karl Lagerfeld

fashionologie — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:16:21 PDT

>> Carine Roitfeld is enjoying her new status as a free agent. While meeting with an interviewer from Spiegel, for instance, she was told that she looked "remarkably normal" (She showed up in a "no-name" T-shirt from Los Angeles, Current/Elliott corduroy jeans, and satin shoes that she had custom-made in violet.). Roitfeld's reply? "That's part of my newfound freedom. I always wore a tight skirt at Vogue; it was like a uniform." And the former editor already has plenty of new projects in the works - the Fall 2011 Chanel campaign, consulting work for Barneys, her biographical retrospective book with Olivier Zahm that comes out in October - plus, she mentions that she's working on "a book with Karl Lagerfeld," and adds, "Who knows? Perhaps I'll become a muse for designers again."

Needless to say, there's been no second-guessing her decision to leave Vogue Paris: "[It was] the perfect moment. The French edition of Vogue had never been more successful, had never had more readers or advertisers. And it had never made as much money. For 10 years, my American publisher, Jonathan Newhouse, let me do what I wanted, even when he thought it might be crazy. But it couldn't have gone on for much longer."

A few more highlights from the interview, below.

On editing Vogue Paris and the current state of the industry: "For 10 years, it was a hell of a lot of fun. But, toward the end, it unfortunately got less and less fun. You used to be able to be more playful, but now it's all about money, results and big business. The pret-a-porter shows have become terribly serious. The atmosphere isn't as electric as it once was, and they now have about as much charm as a medical conference. But it takes just one good fashion show to get things exciting again . . . Creativity needs space and a willingness to take risks, but businessmen don't like risk. What's more, designers are coming under more and more pressure. Today, a dress can't just please the women in Paris; it also has to please those in Beijing, Tokyo, Moscow and New York."

On the frequency of drug use in the industry: "My only drug is a small glass of vodka in the evening, if that's what you're asking . . . [Drugs are used in fashion] no more and no less than they are in other artistic circles. Yves Saint Laurent was the first person to openly admit to being a drug addict. Since I never touched drugs myself, I find it hard to tell whether people are taking them. But, of course, some people do. The industry has become faster and faster. People are constantly fighting jet lag and working through the night."

On the rumors of her succeeding Anna Wintour at Vogue: "That was never seriously under discussion. I like to provoke. I'm very French. In America, they're not even allowed to show a hint of nipple in photos. Anna Wintour is the most powerful woman in the global fashion industry, the first lady of fashion. She's a politician; I'm a stylist. They are two very different jobs. Incidentally, despite all the rumors, she is actually very nice."

On the John Galliano scandal: "I had no idea how unhappy John Galliano must have been. You have to be very unhappy and lonely to praise Hitler in public while completely drunk. The House of Dior has always addressed a range of topics, for example, by having haute couture shows on homelessness where all the models look like people living on the street. But drunkenly shouting 'I love Hitler' and calling people in a bar a 'dirty Jew-face' is unacceptable. I don't think he really believes what he said; they were simply the actions of a drunk."

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