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The Row's Sunglasses Now Come in Croc

fashionologie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:29:51 PDT

>> Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have upped the ante on their sunglasses collaboration with Linda Farrow: For Spring 2011, they've added leather and crocodile accents to a number of styles. The impetus, Ashley explains in the statement? “It’s about combining the allure and quality of the past with a modern aesthetic." The shades are now live on TheRow.com's e-shop - those with leather accents are $442, while those with croc trim run $874.

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 02/23/10 Daphne Guinness on Love of Veils, Bloggers Vote For CFDA Awards

coutorture — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:57:20 PST

Daphne Guinness has traded in "pretentious" evening sunglasses for homemade tulle veils.

The September Issue DVD goes on sale today with unseen footage including more from Grace Coddington's couture shoot with Raquel Zimmerman.

A first look at Miuccia Prada's costumes for the Metropolitan Opera's Attila.

Natalia Vodianova, like Tyra, says the secret to modeling is all in the eyes: "You can't just think you're a body in a dress. When you look at someone and their eyes are shining, you can see they're engaged in the present and you want to talk to them."

Tavi and Bryanboy could influence the next round of CFDA Fashion Award winners, as the Council of Fashion Designers of America will include bloggers in its voting process for the first time this year.

Linda Farrow announces a vintage eyewear collaboration with singer Roisin Murphy.

Alexander Wang Fall 2010: Wall Street, Wang-Style

fashionologie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:57:13 PST

>> Despite the vast concrete-floored warehouse space waiting inside Pier 94 to house Alexander Wang's guests, they all had to pass through a single set of double doors at the entrance yesterday, causing quite the crush, particularly because a burly security guard took up a large part of the entryway, allowing VIPs like Dasha Zhukova and Fabien Baron pass on his right, while everyone else had to go to his left.

The crowd buzzed with excitement; after all, Wang has come a long way in a few short seasons - to the point that a major magazine's accessories editor had to ask stylists to stop using one of his shoes, the lace-up sandal boot from Spring 2010, which had become ubiquitous, in all of their shoots.

Tavi Gavinson emerged from backstage, Fashion Television camera crew in tow, and took to laughing with and interviewing Lauren Santo Domingo, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, and Derek Blasberg. She took her front row seat, and the stadium-style lights went down and then up, revealing opener (and closer) Natalia Vodianova, hair shellacked over one eye, as she walked along the long black background, giving the audience a prolonged view in profile, before turning to give them a closer look.

Wang, like fellow young designer Jason Wu, felt the need for a turning point in his brand this season, hence a focus on a more tailored silhouette in the form of deconstructed pinstripe suits: Wall Street, Wang-style. But there was also a strong element of late-'90s goth: the models wore black backpacks with fluttery floor-length tails, 5-inch high chunky-heeled mid-calf boots in velvet or brown with burnished yellow toes (which they had trouble turning in), pleated mini-skirts with tuxedo tails in back, and mid-thigh leggings which belled out over their shoes. There was even some chenille and a black leather trench thrown into the mix.

Big on collaborations, Wang worked with stylist Karl Templer and Linda Farrow sunglasses each for the second time, the latter producing bug-eyed shades worn over the models' hair, and Gaia Repossi for jewelry. In addition to Natalia, Freja Beha Erichsen and Snejana Onopka made their runway debut for the week; Agyness Deyn and Jessica Miller, ready for a comeback, also took a turn. The designer's CFDA-appointed mentor Diane von Furstenberg was front row, smiling during the finale, along with her CEO Paula Sutter, whose appearance raised a few questions about investment potential (DVF has a stake in Nathan Jensen's line).

Wang decided to forgo an after-party this season after last season's gas station-set rager, but fret not; last night, he told WWD with a grin: "We're planning something big for September."

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Shopping: Alexander Wang's Cool Sunglasses

dannysf — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:00:04 PST

Coming soon to Opening Ceremony: Alexander Wang sunglasses. The it designer builds on his coveted accessories line with shades that are sure to give the ubiquitous Ray Bans a run for its money. The line - a collaboration with Linda Farrow - features mostly black frames with pointy edges and zipper-like details. Don't be surpised if you see these on an Olsen face or two this Spring.

Olsens Have The Row Eyewear in the Works

fashionologie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:55:43 PDT

>> Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen continue to pick up speed on their no-Olsen-name-attached luxury line, The Row. Next Spring, they're launching four distinct eyewear silhouettes in collaboration with Linda Farrow; no footwear or handbags yet - they have their "hands full" already, they told WWD.

The styles, priced from $325-$390, include aviators, vintage-inspired shades with brow-line rims, oversized square-framed sunnies, and one sixties-style round pair - similar to the shape Mary-Kate often favors. "We’re testing the market first and obviously these are four very different silhouettes, so we’re seeing what people are responding to and we’ll open up a couple more silhouettes for fall,” Ashley said. “We tried to find certain pieces that look good on more than one face, to pay close attention to how they fit certain faces and make them wearable at the same time.”

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fashionologie — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:38:42 PDT

>> First Look: Alexander Wang Sunglasses -We heard last week that Alexander Wang is adding sunglasses to the mix for Spring 2010 - they'll debut during his runway - and now we've got a peek. He's collaborating with Linda Farrow on the line, which includes "zipper hardware, catlike shapes, and bronzed resin frames." [Nylon]

UPDATE: The picture has been taken down at the request of Linda Farrow's PR, because it did not accurately "reflect Alex’s glasses’ spirit."

Fashion In 50 Seconds 12/17/08 Vera Goes Off-Site, Costa and Karan Cut Back, Moss Re-Signs With Topshop, Farrow Collabs

coutorture — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:52:20 PST

Another designer pulling from their slot at the tents during New York Fashion Week--Vera Wang has announced her decision to show her Fall 2009 collection at an intimate off-site show. To see Wang's Spring 2009 collection, click here.

Both Francisco Costa and Donna Karan revealed that their Fall 2009 collections will be smaller this season, in an effort to cut costs. Now there's a thought.

Kate Moss has re-signed her contract with high street retailer, Topshop, for another three years. The supermodel plans to expand her range to include accessories and lingerie.

A collaboration with Linda Farrow has become a right of passage for young designers. Refinery 29 has the scoop on those for House of Holland, Peter Pilotto, and the like.

2011 Spring London Fashion Week: House of Holland

fashionologie — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:25:34 PDT

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