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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 »

fashionologie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:56:55 PST

>> Lindsay Lohan Confirms She Is No Longer with Ungaro -Yesterday, when Lindsay Lohan was a no-show at Emanuel Ungaro, the label's owner noted backstage it was because she wasn't involved at all with the Fall 2010 collection. According to reports, Lohan was dismissed sometime this week, and yesterday in Kenzo's front row, she confirmed that she wasn't invited to the show “because I don’t work for them anymore.” When asked for more specifics, she replied: “There’s legal things going on; I can’t really discuss it.” [WWD]

Lindsay Lohan "Not Involved" in Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2010 Collection

fashionologie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:43:47 PST

>> After making front row appearances at John Galliano, Viktor & Rolf, and Christian Dior over the weekend, Lindsay Lohan failed to turn up at the Emanuel Ungaro show in Paris this morning.

It was expected beforehand, according to WWD's sources in Paris, that Lohan, who was named artistic advisor at Ungaro last year, would pull a no-show, leaving Ungaro chief designer Estrella Archs to take her bow alone this season. And backstage before the show, Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah noted of Lohan's absence: "She's not involved in this collection." He declined further comment.

Fashion Week Daily is reporting that Lohan was dismissed from Ungaro sometime this week, and wasn't invited to the show.

Lindsay Lohan Hoping Leather and Lace Leggings Never Go Out of Style

coutorture — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:26:54 PST

After Lindsay Lohan tweeted yesterday that her 6126 line of leggings was expanding into a full collection of clothing, New York magazine's The Cut picked up the story, and, this morning, WWD has more details on the surely anticipated news:

According to the paper, Lohan will not only launch a ready-to-wear collection next year, but cosmetics, handbags, shoes, and jewelry will follow in the spring of 2011. Produced by DNAM Apparel-which also brings us the screen print tattooed world of Ed Hardy-the line will consist of 150 pieces, priced at a contemporary $100-$150. Important fabrics will be leather and lace, of course, and the line will be sold where 6162 is available, namely Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Macy's, and Nordstrom.

According to Kristi Kaylor, principal of Lohan's fashion company in Beverly Hills, “[Lindsay] is intimately involved from Day One. She picks fabrics. She looks at trims. She picks buttons. She doesn’t let anything go into production without trying it on.” Well, thank God for that. For her sake we hope the ladies still love a stone-washed jegging and see-through backs on their pants in 2011.

Source: 6162

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/29/09 Most Important Fashion Articles, Models, and News of 2009

coutorture — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:12:09 PST

Nine models, including Karlie Kloss, who changed the face of fashion in 2009.

Musings on the cult of Tavi, fashion on film, and the future of fashion magazines in the top ten business of fashion articles of 2009.

Urban Decay and OPI release makeup collections inspired by Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.

If you missed out on Isabel Marant's studded Otway boots this season, fear not. The fringed Dana boot (and most of spring 2010) will be sold for the first time online at Net-a-Porter this February.

Workwear boot maker, Danner Inc., sues Rag & Bone over popular "Danner Combat Boot".

Get inspiration for dramatic New Year's Eve makeup looks with M.A.C's metallic, glittery lips.

Lindsay Lohan expands 6126 leggings collection into full line of ready-to-wear.

Man Responsible for Bringing Lindsay Lohan to Ungaro Out, Lohan Stays Put

fashionologie — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:38:54 PST

>> There's been plenty of chatter about how long Lindsay Lohan would be staying on in her post as artistic advisor at Emanuel Ungaro, but it turns out she's not the first major casualty, after all. Instead, in a turn of events, Mounir Moufarrige, CEO and president of Ungaro since 2006 and the man who brought Lohan and design partner Estrella Archs on board at the brand, has resigned. Lohan, meanwhile, WWD reports, is staying on.

Replacing Moufarrige is Marie Fournier, the new general manager overseeing all operations, who is an 18-year Ungaro veteran and most recently VP of business development and licensing. Moufarrige will continue to advise Ungaro as a part of a strategic committee, according to the company's statement, but is "withdrawing" to devote more time to his other businesses.

Emanuel Ungaro's Mounir Moufarrige Does Not Believe in Bad Publicity

coutorture — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:14:59 PST

Despite the rumors regarding Lindsay Lohan being on her way out as artistic director of Emanuel Ungaro, CEO Mounir Moufarrige stands firmly behind his starlet:

“There are some girls out there that whenever they move, whatever they wear, they attract attention, even if they make mistakes. It’s all publicity,” Moufarrige said on the sidelines of a luxury conference in Milan. “We’ve got a celebrity and it’s a new concept, which we’re going ahead with.”

“[Ungaro], let’s recognize it, was a dormant brand, and now everybody’s talking about it today, so the level of awareness has improved greatly,” he added.

[WWD]

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Moufarrige: Lindsay Lohan Is Staying On at Ungaro

fashionologie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:34:45 PST

>> Despite her critically panned debut collection for Ungaro Spring 2010 - which caused the label to be dropped from Neiman Marcus and Net-a-Porter (Barneys and Saks haven't carried it for a few seasons) - Lindsay Lohan will be continuing as artistic advisor, Ungaro president and CEO Mounir Moufarrige said earlier today. "Yes (she's staying on), she has a job to do."

Moufarrige told Reuters that the collection is selling well but not as much as expected: "There is more buzz definitely but we are in a recession." He added of the media snipes: "The criticism was harsh. I am sure we can do better in the collection to be honest but I think it was harsh . . . But it did sell well."

As for future collections from Lohan and design partner Estrella Archs, he needs them to "more tight, more identity driven." And of Emanuel Ungaro, who was recently quoted calling Lohan's collaboration "a disaster," Moufarrige quipped: "Mr. Ungaro has his views, he can keep them. I have no comment.".

fashionologie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:48:48 PST

>> Unsurprisingly, Designer Emanuel Ungaro Unhappy with Current State of His Namesake Label - On Monday night, Emanuel Ungaro, who hasn't had any contact with his eponymous label since he left in 2005, told French press: "Lindsay Lohan's collaboration was a disaster. I am furious but I can't do anything about it." He also regrets that the fashion house he started "is in the process of losing its soul. That happens to a lot of designers. We were the creators and patrons, responsible for the creation and destiny of our houses. But when we gave up our houses, we gave up our souls." [Independent UK]

Fashion in 50 Seconds 11/11/09 Lindsay Out at Ungaro?

coutorture — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:54 PST

Lindsay Lohan's working relationship with the house of Emanuel Ungaro might finally be over.

Burberry's Christopher Bailey receives a well-deserved promotion.

Ron Herman edits the current J.Crew line-up for a shop-in-shop in his Fred Segal boutiques in Los Angeles.

A rundown of the best designer blogs.

Jean Paul Gaultier is happy to report his collection for Target will shock parents and teachers.

"Being at Yves Saint Laurent was such a negative experience for me even though the business boomed while I was there. I’ve never talked about this on the record before, but it was an awful time for me. Pierre and Yves were just evil. So Yves Saint Laurent doesn’t exist for me."-Tom Ford on his years in Paris to Advocate magazine.

Lars Nilsson will launch a signature men's wear collection next January at Pitti Imagine Uomo in Italy.

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