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Alexander Wang Evolves With Sportswear-Centric Spring 2010 Collection

fashionologie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:16:58 -0700

>> Alexander Wang hinted recently that he was ready to evolve, telling W's September 2009 issue: "As soon as people get used to what you’re doing, you have to change direction." And evolve he did for Spring 2010: the look of his last few collections, with their body-clinging shapes and primarily black palettes, was replaced by a generally looser silhouette and all shades of khaki, tan, olive, and gray. He told WWD that Spring 2010 for him "is very much about classic American sportswear," and the idea is visible in pieces like a sweatshirt dress with football pad detailing (below) and all the shinguard-like socks cut out at the back of the calf.

But Wang didn't give up the sexy side of his label - there were plenty of bra tops, crop tops, and and lingerie-style shorts to go around. The house was unsurprisingly packed, with Katie Grand (Wang's after-party co-host), Terry Richardson, Olivier Zahm, Diane von Furstenberg (Alex's CFDA-appointed mentor), Erin Wasson, Devon Aoki, Liya Kebede, and Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin all front row. Frankie Rayder, Angela Lindvall, and Iselin Steiro walked, newcomer Mirte Maas opened, Karl Templer styled, and Wang's three styles of sunglasses debuted.

Natasha Poly, Lily Cole, Carine Roitfeld and More Fashion Figures Surface at 2009 Cannes Film Festival

fashionologie — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:37:03 -0700

>> The Cannes Film Festival is well underway and with the red carpet fashion such a focus, it's no surprise that some of the industry's finest are out in full form. Roberto Cavalli, who like last year continues to offer his yacht up to guests and score a number of red carpet moments - including dressing Natasha Poly for today's Inglourious Basterds premiere - was spotted riding around atop a Segway. Georgina Chapman is also in town, cinching Marchesa dress appearances on the likes of Penelope Cruz yesterday and Diane Kruger today.

Lily Cole, in Cannes for her own upcoming movie premiere, stepped out with boyfriend Enrique Murciano on Monday. "I've been studying the history of art in college," she told FWD. "But the gorgeous beach and sun is what everyone needs with two weeks left in the semester!" Carine Roitfeld, who will have her big red carpet moment tomorrow at the amfAR benefit, appeared in lacy Balmain at a premiere today with Patrick Demarchelier.

Balenciaga muse Charlotte Gainsbourg debuted a Fall 2009 dress from the label at her Antichrist premiere, Eva Herzigova showed up in a sheer dress for the second year in a row, and Doutzen Kroes also popped up wearing Alaia, of which she tweeted, "So excited he lets me wear his dress!!"

fashionologie — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:31:56 -0700

>> THE MODELIZER -Are two more model moguls on the horizon? Claudia Schiffer was spotted looking at Notting Hill retail spaces in London yesterday, and Devon Aoki, who already hit the red carpet at Cannes, said she’s working on an album with her brother, DJ Steve Aoki, and an organic restaurant project in LA. [Grazia, WWD]

fashionologie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:19:04 -0700

>> RIP —Devon Aoki's father and the founder of Benihana steakhouse restaurants, Hiroaki "Rocky" Aoki, 69, passed away last night in New York City. He suffered from diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, and hepatitis C. Our hearts go out to Devon. [Bloomberg]

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You Stare at the Designers, and They Stare Back

fashionologie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:22:34 -0700

»During W's Bruce Weber shoot in Miami, an off-beat "silent" movie was taken of all the designers involved [W Magazine]

»Nicole Kidman's July 2008 Vogue cover and editorial are up [Style.com]

»Charlize Theron has been meeting with Bruno Frisoni — is a Roger Vivier campaign in the works? [Chic Report]

»Daisy Lowe is rumored to be starring in The Hills: London [Fashionista]

»Naomi Campbell has a(nother) new man [The Sun]

»Stefano Pilati, Jeremy Scott, and Nicole Richie had their Polaroids taken for the Fall/Winter 2008 Self Service [Starworks]

»The designers behind Costello Tagliapietra want to be remembered as "jolly and portly" [The Fashion Informer]

»Kylie Bax is back [Models.com]

»Agyness Deyn: "The catwalk is second nature to me now: I’m walking down thinking 'I’ve got to pay that bill' and 'What am I gonna have for my tea?'" [thelondonpaper]

»Devon Aoki is doing a clothing line with Levi's [Chic Report]

»Previews of the Lanvin, Vena Cava, Louis Vuitton, and Emanuel Ungaro Resort 2009 collections [Style.com, Style.com, WWD, WWD]

AgynessWatch 2008: Now Singing Live on YouTube

fashionologie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:42:57 -0700

»Agyness Deyn performed her collaborative single live last night on British TV (with video) [PopSugar UK]

»Anna Wintour has been bestowed with an OBE (Officer of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for services to British journalism and British fashion in the US [WWD]

»Bottega Veneta tops the list of the Luxury Institute's list of designer brands accorded the highest social status by affluent consumers [WWD]

»Devon Aoki shot with Self Service and Yves Saint Laurent at the Chateau Marmont last week [FWD]

»Karen Elson is naming her vintage shop "Venus and Mars" [Style.com]

»Peeks at Dolce & Gabbana, Marchesa, Rag & Bone, Matthew Williamson, and Nina Ricci Resort 2009 collections [WWD, WWD, WWD, WWD, WWD]