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New York Fashion Week: Organic Fall 2010

coutorture — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:44:16 PST

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New York Fashion Week Tidbits: Zac Posen Downsizes Venue; Karl Lagerfeld to Make an Appearance?

fashionologie — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:26:19 PDT

>> New York Fashion Week is just about two weeks away, and the tidbits are flowing freely - a compilation of those so far:

Venue Changes

Zac Posen, who usually shows at the largest Bryant Park venue in Fashion Week's last evening slot, has switched to a 9 am slot at the much smaller Altman Building [Fashionista]
Organic, but not vegetarian: John Patrick is showing his eco-friendly Organic line in an upstairs speakeasy at iconic New York steakhouse Keens [FWD]

Alexander Wang bags a top-tier stylist »

Fashion in 50 Seconds 10/17 With Lord and Taylor, Parkvogel and Badgley Mischka

coutorture — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:46:13 PDT

About 100 to 150 executive jobs in the central offices in Lord & Taylor’s Fifth Avenue flagship and at branch stores are expected to be eliminated, sources said to Women's Wear Daily. Executive positions in support functions such as human resources, finance and planning, and possibly department managers are among those said to be affected.

Hal Kahn, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s East, has come out of retirement to become ceo of Steve & Barry’s. The N.Y.-based specialty chain known its cheap celebrity-endorsed lines went bankrupt in July and was bought out of Chapter 11 by Bay Harbour Management in August.

In the first 90 minutes alone, shoppers at FFANY Shoes on Sale’s annual benefit Wednesday night at the Waldorf bought more than 33,000 pairs of half-priced shoes, raising more than $1 million for breast cancer research and education.

You don't have to be beauty blogger anymore to receive beauty "freebies" anymore thanks to Blush Media's beautyfix.com

The design duo Julie Park and Vanessa Vogel behind Parkvogel are preparing to launch The Organic Collection, a range of organic cotton separates and dresses for spring/summer 2009.

Mark Badgley and James Mischka will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their company this spring and to celebrate they are launching Badgley Mischka Couture a new fragrance that they will introduce in February.

Sustainability of the Fashion Industry Chain: Crop to Shop

coutorture — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:38:48 PDT

Sustainability has become a buzzword in its own right in the fashion industry. In a business whose dominant goal is the ever changing world of trends, the idea of sustainability is one that is sure to ruffle a few feathers (ones that aren't going to just grow back mind you). Worn Through pointed out a conference titled Sustainability of the Fashion Industry Chain: Crop to Shop. This international conference being held in New Delhi, India on November 28-29, 2008 is accepting abstracts through August 15. Abstracts for papers are invited for the following themes: * Design interventions and Sustainability * Fashion Materials and Sustainability * Sustainable production processes, technologies and ethical issues * Sustainable consumption and retail * Policy and Environment We are particularly interested in the textile aspect of this conference. The materials of fashion are certainly one of the easiest places we can make an immediate impact. When the big guns like Premier Vision continue to add organic and sustainable sourced weavers to their roster there is certainly a market interest. Whether fashion can be sustainable or not as an industry remains to be seen, but certainly the nitty gritty of what we do in terms of textiles, sourcing and manufacturing has much to learn from the wider sustainability movements. And because we just can't do a post without suggesting a little something we have organic and theoretically sustainable (its in their promotional copy, what does it mean, who nows, go to the conference!) garments from Linda Loudermilk, Beau Soleil, and Viridis Lux

Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava Among 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees

fashionologie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:19:04 PDT

>> The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has determined its ten finalists for 2008.

Last year's winner, Rogan Gregory, was announced in November and received a monetary award of $200,000, with two runners-up reiving $50,000 each. For the past couple of years, the nominees have worked with Gap as part of a limited Gap Design Edition collaboration to gain more exposure, and many have also gone on to work with Target in limited-edition runs.

This year's nominees are:

Richard Chai

Jason Wu

Alexander Wang

Irene Neuwirth

Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus

Alejandro Ingelmo

Juan Carlos Obando

Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons & Daughters

John Patrick of Organic

Sophie Mayock and Lisa Buhai of Vena Cava
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Shoutout: Beauty Secrets Revealed

coutorture — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:31:36 PDT

We've long been aware that a glass of red wine a day is good for the heart, but we've only just discovered its anti-aging benefits. As if we needed another reason to drink! Network partner Beauty Secrets Revealed informs us that red wine is chock full of key antioxidants, minerals, and something called Reservatrol that keep us, ahem, well-preserved. This cocktail of youth preservers is primarily found in red grapes, blueberries, and cranberries, and its benefits include, "anti-cancer, antiviral, neuroprotective, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects." So should we be swilling the stuff left and right? After all, heavy drinking isn't exactly a recipe for aging gracefully, as photos of many a washed up old movie star three times rehabbed can attest. According to BSR, just a glass will do ya, so take it easy.

If you want to go beyond just ingesting the stuff, it seems a variety of skincare companies have caught on to the benefits of grapes and berries and offer topical products touting the same benefits. Grapeseed extract can now be found in the products of many organic lines. The most well known of these is Caudalie, a skincare line based entirely on the virtues of the grape. It's practically an institution in France (and we're forever trying to demystify the French woman's certain je ne sais quoi). Back in '93 at a vineyard in Bordeaux, a certain Professor Vercauteren told owners Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas that the grape seeds they were throwing away post-harvest were actually "the most powerful free radical traps in the plant world."

They set to work to stabilize polyphenols (the key antioxidants) to render them effective on the skin, create a whole range of products and eventually open a Vinotherapie Spa, the first of its kind. Subsequent spas followed in Europe, and a stateside version arrived this year, housed in New York's Plaza Hotel. What exactly do the treatments entail? Think lounging in a jacuzzi, slathered in grape residue as your skin soaks up the youth juice, followed by a honey and wine wrap and sipping special teas. We haven't tried it ourselves so we can't tell you whether it works or not, but such a decadent, relaxing retreat would probably take years off our lives.

This innovative use of grapeseed has inspired other companies to explore its anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and protective properties. Grapeseed extract has now become a key ingredient in the skincare ranges of Origins, Laura Mercier, Dr. Brandt, L'Occitane, and several others. Look for it on your next Sephora binge.

Caudalie Scrub Trio - Sold Out	29 Napa Mist Replenishing Atomizer - $26.00
Korres Mastiha Oil and Grape Seed Cream - Sold Out	Nature's Gate Organics Have A Vine Day Chardonnay Hydrator - $24.99
Grapeseed & Vitamin E Face Soap (2 pack) by Tact - Sold Out	Queen Helene Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque, Grape Seed Extract - Sold Out
Nyakio Grape, Eucalyptus & Sugar Body Scrub - Sold Out	L 30-Day Grape Cure Set - Sold Out
Kneipp Grapeseed Moisture Bath - Sold Out	Caudalie Spa Radiance Set - Sold Out
Dr. Brandt Crease Release With Gaba Complex - Sold Out	Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Crème - $85.00
La Prairie Cellular Eye Moisturizer SPF 15-The Smart Eye Cream - Sold Out	Chantecaille Vital Essence - $106.00
Fresh Mamaku Night Serum - Sold Out	Stella McCartney 'Care' 5 Benefits Moisturising Fluid - Sold Out
ARCONA Booster Defense Serum, Repair/Protect AM - $68.00	Darphin CLEAR WHITE Brightening and Hydrating Cream - $90.00
Almay Cleansing Lotion, Normal/Combo Skin with Grape Seed - Sold Out	Santa Maria Novella Almond Paste - Sold Out
J.F. Lazartigue Home Spa Essential Duo with Bancoulier Oil - Sold Out	Laura Mercier Creme Brulee Hand Creme - Sold Out
Origins never say dry™ extra-rich moisture cream - Sold Out

Organic by John Patrick Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:10:35 PST

>> "Certain things can make you really happy - a good vanilla cupcake is one. A fun pair of jeans rolled up to the knee is another," John Patrick says. To spread that happiness, the designer has collaborated with Raleigh Denim on some terrific-looking raw jeans - made from recycled and sustainable fabrics, of course - to go along with the season's offering of hand-loomed knits, slouchy leather duffel coats, and wallpaper-floral frocks. Certain things, indeed.

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Cozy Knits and Muted Florals Populate John Patrick's Fall 2011 Organic Collection

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:49:48 PST

>> The Organic girl continues to grow up as John Patrick's collection matures, and this season, he says, “She’s a modern-day vagabond. She’s young but sophisticated, and wants an older, more romantic experience of dressing.”

True to the collection's name and conscious sensibility, there were coats of vegetable dyed wool, jackets from recycled cashmere, and trenches from recycled cotton or recycled PET bottles alongside the pretty floral dresses. Amanda Henderson, a knitwear consultant and recent FIT graduate, handknitted the cozy and covetable wool sweaters - in both cropped and knee lengths - with “needles the size of broomsticks.” And show stylist Lauren Goodman topped off the looks with lace-up, heeled Hunter welly boots - "[It's a] nice marriage between the brands - elegance for everyday life," she noted - and masai belts by Jack Spade.

As designers are wont to do, Patrick is already thinking of his next collection: "I'm considering now what my next move is, whether it's a beauty product, shoe, or intimate apparel."

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Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra, John Patrick Organic Awarded $25,000 by Ecco Domani

fashionologie — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:46:08 PST

>> In the last year, Prabal Gurung and Joseph Altuzarra have both skyrocketed in the spotlight, and now they have a little extra pocket change for their sure-to-be-watched Fall 2010 presentations. Both designers, along with Ross Menuez of Salvor Projects and The Blonds, were awarded $25,000 apiece by the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation for their Fall womenswear presentations, as was John Patrick Organic, awarded in the sustainable design category, and Irini Arakas of Prova in the accessories category.

For the first time, in addition to their own singular New York Fashion Week presentations, the winning designers will also partake in a group Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation runway show Feb. 15 at the Bryant Park Tents. All the show's comings and goings will be taped for a documentary about the winners, to be aired on the Lifetime Network in March.

Shalom Harlow in the House for John Patrick's Spring 2010 Organic Collection

fashionologie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:59:51 PDT

>> A bubbly John Patrick zipped around among the crowd gathered in the unlikely presentation space of Keens Steakhouse restaurant - complete with bar at 11 am (not many partook) - chatting up friends, press, and his star mannequin, Shalom Harlow, who was posed away from the group in a mannish tightly-tailored suit and bowtie. His energy alone increased the enthusiasm for his speakeasy-inspired Organic collection's faded floral shirtdresses, cropped pants, and easy separates. And for all you model-watchers: newly-minted Steven Meisel favorite Lindsay Wixson was there.

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Viridis Luxe Pintuck Grecian Mini in Saffron - Sold Out	Edun Dyonisis Shirt Dress in Nightshadow - Sold Out
Beau Soleil Slouch Bamboo Mini Dress - Sold Out	Viridis Luxe Pintuck Grecian Mini in Earth - Sold Out
Linda Loudermilk - Soar Hoody (Khaki) - Sold Out	Linda Loudermilk - Radiant (Dust) - Sold Out
Linda Loudermilk - Dispel Skirt (Black) - Sold Out	Beau Soleil Beau Sun Tunic in Navy - Sold Out
Beau Soleil Beau Boat Neck Dress in Perla - Sold Out	Viridis Luxe Skinny Strap Banded Dress - Sold Out
Viridis Luxe Deep V- Mini in Navy - Sold Out