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Derek Lam Pre-Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:10:27 PST

>> The Japanese editors who turn up to Pitti Uomo in Florence every year - especially as snapped by Scott Schuman - were the starting point for Derek Lam's Pre-Fall 2012 collection. "In Japan, they call them fashion nerds, but to me they’re not nerdy. They’re fabulous," Lam explained. And so, coats, trousers, tops, and sheaths were sharply-tailored and done up in gorgeous Glen plaid, herringbone, and jacquard denim. But it wasn't all borrowed-from-the-boys: Lam also worked lingerie-inspired gowns, bandana-print frocks, and fluted skirts into the mix.

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Holiday Gift Ideas From Some of Our Favorite Fashion Insiders

Christina Perez — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:42:58 PST

>> They're making their lists - and checking them twice. Here come the holidays, and who better to spread the cheer than some of our favorite fashionable insiders? From the super-luxe accessories topping Melissa Coker's and Leandra Medine's lists to the souped-up sporting goods desired by Yigal Azrouel and Peter Som, here's a look at what those in the know are coveting this season. See who's hoping for Burberry, who's hoping for Hermes, and who's just hoping for some sleep - plus, glean gift-giving ideas from Anna Sheffield, Lauren Bush Lauren, Derek Lam, Stephanie LaCava, and more - all here, in the slideshow.

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This Week's Best Dressed

fashionologie — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:34:06 PST

>> It's a week of double-timers: two Haider Ackermann looks, two Calvin Klein looks, and one model who appears twice. See who's wearing what - and where - in the slideshow.

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Derek Lam Spring 2012 Runway

Lizzie Fuhr — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:39:17 PDT

Derek Lam Spring 2012

fashionologie — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:35:36 PDT

>> Inspired by “a little California dreamin’,” Derek Lam sent out eye-catching sequined "tile" dresses, purple-infused "kaleidoscope"-print looks head to toe, and Spring leather. No neon here. Instead, Lam says, “There is an influence of mid-century colors, the bright tangerines and the peppermints, and the chrome yellows. Not acid brights, but warm brights, mixed with things that are rustic and natural, shades of brown and burlap. Something clean with something rustic.” He adds: “For me, it’s about texture in a new way, so there’s a lot of embroidery, a lot of bright colors, a mix of something that’s more crafty and rustic feeling with things that are more spare and modern.”

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Derek Lam Resort 2012

fashionologie — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:30:58 PDT

>> Derek Lam recently traveled from Bhutan to Phuket, Thailand and brought back the inspiration for his Resort 2012 collection as souvenir. The result? Colorblocked American sportswear mixed with ikat prints, scuba-seamed tops, and scarf dresses in traditional Buddhist inspired prints.

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Jimmy Choo Sold For More Than $811 Million; Tamara Mellon To Stay On

fashionologie — Mon, 23 May 2011 07:44:25 PDT

>> After two months of seeking offers, Jimmy Choo is being sold to German luxury goods company Labelux - which also has holdings in Bally and Derek Lam - for an undisclosed price.

Labelux is said to have paid more than 500 million pounds ($811 million) for Choo. The brand was originally valued at 549 million pounds ($889.4 million), and had net sales of 150 million pounds in 2010.

The current Jimmy Choo management team, including CEO Joshua Schulman and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon, a co-founder of the company, will remain in place. Mellon, who retains a 17 percent stake in the brand, is understood to have made tens of millions of pounds from the deal, and she and Schulman are expected to make an investment alongside Labelux.

“Jimmy Choo is a perfect fit for us, and we see ourselves as long-term strategic investors,” said Reinhard Mieck, CEO of Labelux. “Joshua, Tamara and the management are going to need to deal with us for a very long time. We are thinking about strategies today that will take us beyond this generation to the one after that."

Labelux plans to increase Jimmy Choo's brand presence in China, as well as in men's shoes and handbags.

Spotted on the Fall 2011 Runways - Colorblocked Pants

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:24:23 PST

Left to right: Derek Lam, Celine, 3.1 Phillip Lim

>> We've spotted a growing theme on the Fall 2011 runways: colorblocked pants. Just think of it as the tuxedo pant remixed: Designers like Phillip Lim, Narciso Rodriguez, and Chloe all showed off their own variations, as did Celine (leather-inserted skinny pants) and Derek Lam (tonal wide-leg trousers).

Left to right: Narciso Rodriguez, Chloe, 3.1 Phillip Lim

Our Top 12 Shoes From Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week!

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:27:54 PST

>> Now that Fall 2011 NYFW has come to an end, let's zoom in on some of the fine details. First up on our list of must-haves are shoes: bohemian boots from Rodarte; shiny red oxford pumps from Alexander Wang; thigh-highs from Rag & Bone; a multi-colored woven confection from Proenza Schouler . . . and a couple more of our favorites in the slideshow!

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Peep Derek Lam + eBay Newly Released Spring Collection and Rock the Vote!

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:15:22 PST

>> Let's take a quick breather from checking out all of the Fall 2011 collections and peruse Derek Lam's cheap(er) Spring 2011 collection for eBay, which just debuted yesterday during NYFW at the beautiful Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center. 16 Summer perfect dresses were displayed, ranging from colorful cotton poplin numbers to wispy bohemian floral frocks all styled with Lam's amazing patent flatforms. Lam also concocted a couple of black-tie appropriate gowns for those looking for something dressier. The dresses are set to retail from $125 to $295, a lot less compared to Lam's signature line, but there's a catch: only five pieces will actually be produced for purchase. So, if you're jonesing for a particular piece - we especially love the long floral maxi and denim shirt dress - cast your vote at DerekLam.ebay.com. The five winning dresses will be announced March 1 and will be available for purchase May 1.

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