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Will Giles Deacon Be Able to Singlehandedly Pull Ungaro Out of Its Funk?

fashionologie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:04:02 PDT

>> Cathy Horyn traces the faltering house of Ungaro and the resignation of former Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige (the man responsible for hiring Lindsay Lohan), in the latest T magazine.

Three designers left under Moufarrige's reign, starting with Peter Dundas; tension reportedly built between the two when Moufarrige interfered with the creative side, Horyn reports: "The stylist George Cortina, who worked at Ungaro with Dundas, said, 'It was the worst experience I can remember,' recalling a 2 am scene when he warned Moufarrige, whom he found rearranging Dundas’s show lineup, that he would be thrown out a window if he continued meddling."

Moufarrige also said that Anna Wintour approved of appointing Lindsay Lohan »

Alexander Wang Takes His Spring 2010 After Party to a Gas Station

fashionologie — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:09:29 PDT

>> Alexander Wang may have changed up his collection's look for Spring 2010, but he's not about to lose his street cred. He partnered with Katie Grand and LOVE, rented out a Mobil gas station last night, and brought a crowd - which included Trish Goff, Daphne Guinness, L'Wren Scott, Erin Wasson, Vanessa Traina, plus fellow designers Esteban Cortazar and Gareth Pugh.

Despite the fact that the station's gas tanks were drained yesterday afternoon and the venue drenched with nonflammable suds, cigarettes were verboten; nicotine-dependent guests were constantly reminded with "Please stop smoking!" announcements. To take their minds off those forbidden cigarette, there were performances by both Courtney Love, who told the audience she received (ironically) a carton of cigarettes and a pair of shoes to play, and Santigold; plus guests had a free run of anything in the station's convenience store: Bee Shaffer took advantage of the candy aisle.

Alexander, for his part, seemed to be enjoying himself - he chatted up Lily Donaldson and Frankie Rayder, got down with Hanne Gaby Odiele (below), and jumped onstage and into Courtney Love's arms during her performance.

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Checking In with Esteban Cortazar

fashionologie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:51:19 PDT

>> Now that he's relieved of his duties at Emanuel Ungaro, what's Esteban Cortazar up to? He was spotted at jewelry line Fenton/Fallon's boutique opening party in New York Tuesday night, where he said he is town for two weeks.

In today's hard copy of The Daily, he divulges that this New York Fashion Week is his first in two years. He's definitely been getting around; he chatted recently with The Daily as he was checking into a Paris hotel for a long-term stay: "I can't give specifics, but I'll definitely be in Europe, and hopefully in Paris."

Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/23/09 A Winner for Miu Miu, Bye Bye Esteban

FabSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:50:04 PDT

Miu Miu's striking yet soft Fall ads shot by Mert & Marcus.

It's official - Esteban Cortazar is leaving Ungaro.

The most sizzling NYC billboards.

The Sundance Channel is going behind the fashion seams with a 4-part fashion series called "The Day Before."

Anna Wintour is not pleased with the way Spring New York Fashion Week s shaping up.

fashionologie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:03:45 PDT

>> Esteban Cortazar, Ungaro Still Working Things Out -Despite rumors of creative differences and the serving of a lawsuit, Esteban Cortazar and Ungaro, who were expected to part ways, are still attempting to patch things up. Cortazar showed up to the CFDA Awards earlier this month, escorting Arlenis Sosa Pena in Ungaro and saying he was still with the company; further evidence came when the designer appeared at the Ungaro men's show last Thursday and confirmed that he is working on a pre-collection: "For now I am here." He exchanged a greeting with Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige, who he has been at odds with, and when asked if Cortazar was back, Moufarrige was more evasive: "He's here," he said, pointing at the runway. [WWD]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/29/09 Esteban Back at Ungaro, Karl Who?

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:37:09 PDT

Esteban Cortizar is back in Ungaro's embraces and working on a pre-collection

Could it be? Celebrities banned from next year's Met Costume Gala?

Michael Jackson and the iconic sequined glove.

Wimbledon fashion faceoff: Sharapova vs. Dulko.

Karl's "Karl Who?" tote becomes the next must have carry all.

fashionologie — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:55:00 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE -The situation at Ungaro with Esteban Cortazar is still unclear - though they are still expected to part ways and the designer has served the house with a lawsuit, Esteban appeared at the CFDA Awards on Monday, escorting Arlenis Sosa Pena in an Ungaro dress. When questioned about his situation, he replied: “I am still there. We are trying to work things out. We have had some differences but hopefully things will work out for the best, whether I am there or not.” [WWD]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/09/09 Hermès Farms Crocodiles & More

coutorture — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:55:08 PDT

To keep up with handbag demands, Hermès is now breeding crocodiles in Australia. ..

Esteban Cortazar is suing Emanuel Ungaro and the house is expected to settle.

A documentary is touring the festival circuit on the harsh reality of the modeling industry.

Comme des Garçons is celebrating forty years and planning a few new pop-up stores to celebrate.

fashionologie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:52:34 PDT

>> INSIDER WIRE -After rumors over creative differences between Esteban Cortazar and Ungaro hit last week, it has been confirmed that house and designer are parting ways. The split doesn't seem amicable, however - word is that Cortazar served the label with a lawsuit, and the house expects to settle. [WWD]

Esteban Cortazar, Ungaro Expected to Part Ways

fashionologie — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:59:15 PDT

>> Ungaro has had a checkered past as far as designer retention goes, and it sounds like the tradition is carrying on. Just a few days after rumors hit that creative director Esteban Cortazar was threatening to leave the company, several sources confirm to WWD that the house and designer have reached an impasse over marketing and advertising strategy and plan to part ways.

CEO Mounir Moufarrige is keen to restart the label's provocative ad campaigns, which haven't been done for Ungaro womenswear for years, and is apparently pushing for a celebrity to "help wake up the house," WWD reports. Ungaro has been talking with six or so candidates, including Lindsay Lohan - hence Tuesday's rumors that she was being considered as a creative consultant to the house. However, those specific rumors have been disbanded: none of the celebrity candidates would have anything to do with design.

No potential successors to Cortazar have been mentioned, but Moufarrige is known for making unexpected choices; he replaced Karl Lagerfeld with Stella McCartney at Chloe in 1997, when she was 25.