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Next Up for Rachel Zoe - A Jewelry Collection, and The Rachel Zoe Project Is Back in July

fashionologie — Thu, 26 May 2011 09:51:59 PDT

>> Rachel Zoe has "no idea" what annual sales might be for her new eponymous collection, which hits a long list of stores in July: Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Intermix, Selfridges, Kirna Zabete, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Shopbop.com. But she says she went numb when she heard who had bought the line: “It was this dream that I never thought would be reality because I was petrified - I was. I feel so complete now becoming a designer and having my son. I’m that happiest that I’ve ever been in my life.”

Neiman Marcus, for one, is launching Zoe's sportswear, handbags, and shoes at all 41 of its doors, plus online and at Bergdorf Goodman; "The rollout across the entire Neiman Marcus Group is a rare endorsement of a fledgling brand," WWD notes. Why the decision? "She is a real talent,” Ken Downing, SVP and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, notes of Zoe. “She understands the customer and she’s brought an effortless chic to the collection. The clothes are going to appeal to women of many ages. And, she’s got an amazing name.”

Next up for Zoe? The fourth season of The Rachel Zoe Project, which will begin airing on Bravo in July; and jewelry for Fall 2012. “I wish it were for spring,” Zoe says. “I am dying to do jewelry. I’m gagging.”

Rachel Zoe on Her Collection Being Inspired by That Vintage Dress; Plus, See the Full Collection Lookbook

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:19:52 PST

>> Rachel Zoe is a little ahead of the fashion schedule in a lot of ways - as everyone is just gearing up to premiere their Fall 2011 collections, she's already debuted her signature collection for Fall, sold it to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Intermix, finished her Resort 2012 collection, and started on Spring 2012. Some of the exigency could be blamed on her impending baby boy, due in March, who is also preventing her from traveling to Fashion Week this season.

One of the bestsellers for Zoe's Fall 2011 collection, Style.com reports, is a black batwing top with columns of gold sequins (left) - see the full collection for the first time in the gallery. And as for the collection's infamous dress that looks strikingly similar to a vintage frock Zoe styled years back, the designer-cum-stylist says, "I've been subconsciously building this collection in my mind for a long time. There are a million vintage pieces that have inspired me, and every other designer in the world."

But don't expect to see Zoe dress Anne Hathaway in her own collection for the Oscars - Zoe is said to be charging Hathaway an "astronomical" fee for the occasion, and with such a fee comes a certain caliber of dress. "If you're gonna use couture," she tells Style.com, "it should be at the Academy Awards."

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fashionologie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:37:52 PDT

>> Anna Wintour Has A Shopping List for Tonight's Fashion's Night Out - In between kicking Fashion's Night Out off tonight at Macy's in Queens, stopping by Intermix to see Sienna Miller, Oscar de la Renta to see the designer sing, and Saks for the William Rast pop-up (she loves that Justin Timberlake), among other things, Anna Wintour does indeed plan to shop. She's looking to buy "something in red, some new boots, and some kind of savage fur." [Times UK]

fashionologie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:24:35 PDT

>> Jessica Stam Is Collaborating with Rag & Bone for Spring 2010 -Although they remained mum on details, at Rag & Bone's Intermix launch party last night, designer David Neville revealed that he and Marcus Wainwright have been "designing some clothes together" with Jessica Stam. The pieces, which will make their debut for Spring 2010, are "more of a collaboration, really," according to Stam. In the past, the label has collaborated with Maryna Linchuk on a leather jacket for their Fall 2009 collection. [Style File, Vogue Daily]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 06/18/09 Liz Claiborne Pushes Menswear & More

coutorture — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:01:31 PDT

Liz Claiborne is intent to revive their menswear line, Claiborne. First they hired John Bartlett to take helm of design and today they're opening a West Village pop-up store.

Sophia Kokosalaki has been hired for a lead design role at Diesel Black Gold.

Contemporary stores, such as Intermix and Shopbop, are selling a lot of casual denim and tailored jersey pieces this summer.

In celebration of New York's new and improved bike lanes, Topshop is renting out bicycles this weekend.

The Lunatic Fringe

coutorture — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:57:30 PDT

Crocodile Messenger Bag by Nancy Gonzalez $3480 - Vivre

AKA New York Tassle hem dress $320 - Net-A-Porter

Christian Louboutin Forever Tina- Black $1575 - Barneys

Foley & Corinna Metal Fringe Jersey Top $325 - Intermix

Coutorture's Fashion Fringe Gallery Jil Sander SS09

We loved the game Lunatic Fringe hidden inside the iconic After Dark screensavers as kids so perhaps that explains our appreciation of the fringe trend that we explore in our fringe elements gallery. But if you are eager to get moving on the extreme fringe looks displayed at Jil Sander we have a few product suggestions for you now.

Spring's Sheer Lingerie Looks Now

coutorture — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:38:35 PDT

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk layered tank gown $1250 - Net-A-Porter

Temperley London Mini Bow dress $995 - Net-A-Porter

Thread Social Silk organza sheer dress $560 - Net-A-Porter

Stella McCartney Chiffon Dress $1195 - Intermix

New York, London, Milan and now Paris are showing a strong, perhaps even overwhelming trend towards sheer and lingerie looks for day wear; but just because spring deliveries aren't till February doesn't mean clever retailers haven't stocked a few looks for sale now.

Sergio Rossi Gladiator Elastic Strap Sandals

coutorture — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:59:42 PDT

We tried these puppies on yesterday and damn if we didn't near miss our appointment for the sake of waiting in the checkout line. Oh, Intermix, we will be back. Yes, Intermix looks like Lucky magazine exploded all over some harmless brick and mortar, but we have to give it to their buyers. Sometimes, the best things in life...are at Intermix. These Sergio Rossi Gladiator Elastic Strap Sandals are the perfect late summer-early fall stacked sandal. We nearly had to sit down and ask for a glass of water at the thought of them paired with a crisp, skinny pair of jeans. What we like about them is that the khaki and brown color combination, the somewhat conservative heel structure, and the usage of elastic make it all seem a bit Brooks Brothers but, you know, a gladiator is a gladiator and so it's a nice play between 'balthazaar frequenting chicster' and 'cape cod dwelling tennis player'. It's conservative and fashion forward, which is essentially what Sergio Rossi does best. Sigh, the fact that such things can be had for less than it costs to drink in New York for the weekend means that there is justice in the fashion world. Okay, we kid (but we do love the shoes).

Elizabeth and James Jewelry Ready to Intermix with the Rest of Your Collection

fashionologie — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:23:52 PDT

>> Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's jewelry collaboration with Robert Lee Morris for their Elizabeth and James line isn't supposed to hit stores until September, but Intermix already has a few pieces we haven't seen before available for pre-order, $125-$525, including a rad gold dagger necklace. [Intermix]

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Interview Becomes First Fashion Magazine to Debut iPad Version with April 2010 Issue

fashionologie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:43:00 PDT

>> In February, Conde Nast announced iPad versions of five of its titles were being prepped, but Vogue and W weren't among the initial group. Interview, however, is taking the plunge. Back in February, a video demo of their iPad app circulated, showing the photography and text of the magazine intermixed with video and audio content.

On April 3 in conjunction with the iPad launch, Interview will debut its April 2010 "iPad Issue" with a digital version designed specifically for the gadget. The application, which promises 330 screens of images and text (think the Jersey Shore editorial with Bar Refaeli by Terry Richardson and features on Ke$ha, Kellen Lutz, Justin Beiber), plus 20 minutes of video and audio content (including a Bruce Weber video), will be available on the iTunes iPad store for a special edition price of 99 cents. It precedes the print version by over a week - the April issue won't hit newsstands until the week of April 12.