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Moises de la Renta's Launches Arts & Crafts Collection of Tee Shirts for Mango

coutorture — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:04:53 PST

Tapped to design a limited edition collection for affordable Spanish retailer Mango last November, Moieses de la Renta decided to focus on embellished tee shirts.

Newly released images of the tees show heavy, overworked necklines-trimmed in ribbons, swatches of fabric, tulle, and bows-and trompe l'oeil tassel and rope prints. According to a press release, de la Renta's inspiration for the collection came from "traditional romantic themes" like summer flowers and shiny gems.

We would venture to say the six styles shown here could have used a little editing, especially in the applique department. That said, if Holly Hobbie craftwork is your look, the collection hits Mango stores on March 1, and each tee shirt will retail for under $50.

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fashionologie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:30:02 PST

>> Thakoon Does Jewelry for Tasaki; Moises de la Renta Rumored for Mango -Just as his contract with Hogan has expired, Thakoon has taken up a new responsibility: creative director for Japanese fine jeweler Tasaki, the world's biggest pearl supplier. This is his first major foray into jewelry, and the Thakoon for Tasaki collection will be unveiled in February. Moises de la Renta is also reportedly on deck for a partnership - he's "about to ink a deal" with Mango. [Style File, WWD]

Donatella Brings that Versace Glamour to the Whitney Museum Art Gala

fashionologie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:35:06 PDT

>> For the second year running, the Whitney Art Musem Gala was Donatella Versace's party. Editors - Olivier Zahm, Lauren Santo Domingo, Glenda Bailey - commingled with designers - Peter Som, Moises de la Renta, Ruffian's Claude Morais and Brian Wolk - and a smattering of models like Chanel Iman and Hana Soukupova. Christopher Kane's Versus designs even made an appearance - the Fall 2009 crystal shoes were on Byrdie Bell's feet, and Taylor Momsen - who seems to be close with the Versaces, particularly Allegra, changed into a black Spring 2010 Versus frock for the Studio Party post-Gala Dinner.

Donatella was fashionably late to the party - two hours in, she was nowhere to be found; perhaps she was still upstairs tending to VIPs - as was Lindsay Lohan, who swept in, all blonde hair and gold dress - earning comparisons to Donatella's trademark look. Lohan said she came "for Donatella" before beelining to Brian Atwood for a chat. Keeping with the "art chic" theme, the walls of one whole room at the party downstairs was covered in paper for guests to scribble on.

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Fall 2009 Look Book: Moises de la Renta, Oscar's Son

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:08 PDT

Like father like son is not the case for Oscar de la Renta and his designer son Moises. The latter's debut collection has finally hit the web and it couldn't look more dissimilar to daddy's sophisticated designs. After all, Moises' muse and model for the line - American rock singer Lissy Trullie - is no priss herself. I would be interested know Oscar's thoughts on his son's punky creations and whether or not he offered up advice. View Slideshow ›

A Complete Look at Moises de la Renta's First MDLR Collection for Fall 2009

fashionologie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:41:24 PDT

>> Back in February, Oscar de la Renta's son Moises launched his own line, MDLR, for Fall 2009 after internships at Phat Farm and with his father. Much of the collection retails for under $1,000, and Lissy Trullie posed for the inaugural lookbook, which thanks to the newly-launched MDLR web site, can be seen in full below. The line was predicted by Style.com to be "a chart topper," and the designer's friend Julia Frakes promises that we'll be "head over heels" for his Spring 2010 collection.

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fashionologie — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:38:49 PST

>> INSIDER WIRE -Sure, Oscar de la Renta's son Moises may be debuting his own line, MDLR, this season - but he has a long way to go if he aims to be the heir to his father's design house. Oscar isn't planning on retiring anytime soon, but right now, he told Cathy Horyn he thinks his son-in-law and CEO of the company, Alex Bolen, may be the best person to succeed him - he's "the one person who challenges me all the time." [Style File, T Magazine]

Fashion In 50 Seconds 02/26/09 YSL Raises $484.6M & More

coutorture — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:57:44 PST

The Yves Saint Laurent auction--the largest private art auction in history--raised a total of $484.6M, singlehandedly putting Paris back in the center of the art world.

Lissie Trullie, the New York it-girl who is in more look books than we can count this season, is also starring in Moises de la Renta's look book.

Michelle Obama wears more Wu and Narciso in and around the White House and Tracy Reese on the cover of People Magazine.

The New York Times' Cintra Wilson reviewed Bird's new Brooklyn outpost and her comments are, well, specific.

fashionologie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:38:40 PDT

>> Moises de la Renta Wants to Be "Slightly Under the Radar" For the Time Being -Moises de la Renta says his collection of ten embellished tees for Mango, which arrives in stores next month, was the product of him approaching the brand, not vice-versa. And despite the fact that Michelle Obama wore a red sheath dress from his MDLR collection last August, Moises says he'd like to remain “slightly under the radar,” for a while - until New York Fashon Week, at least. In the meantime, he's working on adding e-commerce to his website and jewelry and fur to his offerings. [Fashionista]

fashionologie — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:48:28 PST

>> INSIDER WIRE -A couple of Anna Wintour tidbits: it's circling that one or more of her assistants may have been fired or quit recently; Arlenis Sosa Pena credits Anna with helping her land a lucrative Lancome contract within a month of being discovered: "She invited me to the Met ball with Moises de la Renta, the son of Oscar. I went and she introduced me to Giorgio Armani, George Clooney and Julia Roberts. I met a lot of other people that evening, too - stylists, designers, so many I didn’t know. The next day, Lancôme sent a message to my agency and wanted to meet me. Three weeks later, I had a contract." [The Cut Twitter, WWD]

UPDATE: Two of Anna's three assistants "are leaving soon." [The Cut]
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