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Consuelo Castiglioni Gives Ladies Who Lunch a Little Slouch for Marni Cruise 2010

fashionologie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:07:06 -0700

>> Consuelo Castiglioni's husband (and Marni CEO) Gianni Castiglioni showed off the first peek of his newest acquisition via Vionnet's Cruise 2010 collection yesterday, and today it's all about Consuelo's ladies who lunch-inspired Marni Cruise 2010 collection. Styled with loafers and clashing mannish dark socks, the goods are less about frills and more about her quirky cuts, crazy patterns, bug-eyed glasses, and a few contrast button-downs similar to those at Prada.

fashionologie — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:49:35 -0700

>> INSIDER WIRE -Net-a-Porter's designer outlet site The Outnet is launching this weekend, featuring over 200 brands marked an average of 40 to 60 percent off, and Vogue Daily has some specifics about what pieces will go for what price. The Chloe Ines box clutch is going for $690 (originally $1,380), the Jill Stuart Lindsay cherry print dress for $232 (originally $465), and Marni Green elasticated band ballet flats for $253 (originally $507). [Vogue Daily]

UPDATE: Different outlets are reporting different launch dates - Refinery29 says it's tomorrow morning. [The Pipeline]

Fall 2009 Milan Wrap-Up: Still Whitewashed, But with Promising Talents Aquilano and Rimondi

fashionologie — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:55:21 -0800

>> Milan is infamous for being one of the hardest markets to break open for models of color, and unfortunately, that still seems to be the case, based on tallying by The Cut. The worst offenders? Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, who all only used one model of color, while Gianfranco Ferre, Jil Sander, and Prada didn't use any.

Meanwhile, buyers have spoken on their Milanese favorites: Jil Sander, Prada, Marni, Bottega Veneta, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, and Gianfranco Ferré - surprisingly, Missoni was not in the mix.

A number of critics and retailers have Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi on their lists as Milan's most promising up-and-coming talent, but their situation at Gianfranco Ferre is currently tenuous - the front row Friday included three government-appointed special administrators, a reminder that owner IT Holding faces bankruptcy proceedings, and could take Ferre, Just Cavalli, John Galliano, and Malo down with it. Regardless, hopes are high - as Linda Fargo, fashion director of Bergdorf Goodman, put it, "Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi continue to show the promise of world-class design for the future - both in their own line and at Gianfranco Ferré. We hope the dust settles favorably on Ferre as the two designers are hitting the right notes."

Other highlights on the to-watch list: Christopher Kane at Versus and, for next season, Vionnet, under the care of Prada alum Rodolfo Paglialunga.
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Marni's Mixmaster Does It Again for Fall 2009

fashionologie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:18:08 -0800

>> While her husband's got his fingers in the new Vionnet pie, Consuelo Castiglioni worked her hand at Marni, earning rave reviews across the board - reviews that probably weren't hurt by the fact that more than one fashion editor left the brand's outlet in Milan happy. The eternal mixmaster may have turned down the brights from Spring, but there was still plenty to look at - bib necklaces, fur earmuffs and mittens, patterned tights - and let's not forget those standout geometric jacquard dresses, done just right in jeweltone metallics.
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Marni's Spring 2009 Color and Print Explosion

fashionologie — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:37:09 -0700

>> Spring 2009's Marni is like Fall 2008 Prada went to the carnival - some of the sophisticated, form-fitting lace shapes remain, but have been reinterpreted with polka dot cut-outs and kaleidoscope prints. All the colors were surely a shock in the morning for the fashion crowd, who viewed the collection at 9 am, and while the clothes seem to be well-received, at Marni, it's all about the accessories: the big, bold stone and flower accessories.
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Julia Restoin-Roitfeld Says No, No, No to Lobster Rolls

fashionologie — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:32:31 -0700

»Julia Restoin-Roitfeld won't be photographed with lobster rolls, but will be in Ibiza for all of August [FWD]

»Arden Wohl was arrested for defacing a Ralph Lauren store with lipstick [Page Six]

»Agyness Deyn, with puppies [PopSugar UK]

»A look at the Brooklyn vintage boutique where Patricia Field pulls from [The Cut]

»Steven Klein is hosting a benefit at his Bridgehampton house with Calvin Klein and Vanity Fair on Saturday [Page Six]

»First look: Marni Resort 2009 [Chic Report]

»Magdalena Frackowiak for Alessandro Dell'Acqua Fall 2008 [Models.com]

Anna Wintour, Bee Shaffer Have That Post-Purchase Glow

fashionologie — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:47:21 -0700

Leaving Marni on Mercer Street; New York, July 7.

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Vera Wang Strikes a Pose From Head to Toes

fashionologie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:53:57 -0700

In Marni heels, Shopping on Robertson Boulevard; Los Angeles, June 16.

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