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Karl Lagerfeld Gets a Kitten, Miranda Kerr Gets a New Gig, and All the Best Accessories From the Golden Globes

Christina Perez — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:16:30 PST

>> Today's stories and more - here, in our daily news roundup.

Karl Lagerfeld has a new pet kitten [The Cut]

Terry Richardson dresses cute little girls like himself [Styleite]

Kate Moss celebrates 38th birthday with a food marathon [Telegraph]

Dries Van Noten's Spring collection is being showcased alongside the art that inspired it
[Lucky]

Miranda Kerr is the new face of Qantas [Vogue UK]

Roksanda Illincic will design a line of childrenswear [Grazia]

A new biopic hails photographer David Bailey's revolutionary week with Jean Shrimpton [Nowness]

Rebecca Minkoff's new line of condoms is out [Glamour]

All the best accessories from the Golden Globes [FabSugar]

Roksanda Ilincic Spring 2012

fashionologie — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:48:09 PDT

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The Softer Side of Colorblock

Christina Perez — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:04:55 PDT

>> Colorblock has appeared on dozens of designers' runways for the last three seasons, but it's not all about Mondrian-style squares and hard-lined panels. As Carey Mulligan proved in a skin-baring Roksanda Ilincic frock at Comic-Con last week - and Karolina Kurkova attested earlier this month in a sweep of Sophie Theallet - the trend can be sweetly feminine and softly sexy as well. From Gucci's artfully-draped Spring 2011 versions to the Fall 2011 Grecian styles on offer from Carlos Miele and Costello Tagliapietra, here's a look at the softer side of colorblock.

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Oscar de la Renta Criticizes Michelle Obama for Wearing Alexander McQueen to State Dinner

fashionologie — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:55:45 PST

>> Michelle Obama has taken to wearing British designers this week - she wore Roksanda Ilincic for the first time while greeting Chinese president Hu at the White House on Wednesday and then chose an Alexander McQueen gown by Sarah Burton (left) for the state dinner honoring the People's Republic of China that evening.

Oscar de la Renta, who two years ago criticized what he said was Obama's lack of support of American fashion, is back again, questioning why she chose the McQueen gown for the occasion. “My understanding,” de la Renta told WWD, “is that the visit was to promote American-Chinese trade - American products in China and Chinese products in America. Why do you wear European clothes?”

De la Renta noted that Obama continues to have the power to boost a house's business, and added: “I’m not talking about my clothes, my business. I’m old, and I don’t need it. But there are a lot of young people, very talented people here who do."

Phoebe Philo, Lara Stone Take Top Prizes at 2010 British Fashion Awards

fashionologie — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:14:29 PST

>> Phoebe Philo took this year's top prize - Designer of the Year - tonight at the British Fashion Awards over fellow nominees Erdem Moralioglu and Christopher Kane, while Lara Stone won the battle of the pretty faces, scoring Model of the Year over David Gandy and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Popular vote determined Alexa Chung winner of the British Style Award, recognizing "an individual who embodies the spirit of London and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital.” And Sarah Burton - who designed two dresses for Special Recognition awardee Naomi Campbell (for a 25 year-long career) to choose from for the festivities - accepted the posthumously-awarded Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design prize for Lee Alexander McQueen, noting, "We will always miss him."

The full list of 2010 winners (nominees can be seen here):

Designer of the Year: Phoebe Philo for Celine

BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design: Lee Alexander McQueen

Designer Brand of the Year: Mulberry

Accessory Designer of the Year: Nicholas Kirkwood

Menswear Designer of the Year: Patrick Grant for E.Tautz

Model of the Year: Lara Stone

Emerging Talent Award - Accessories: Husam El Odeh

Emerging Talent Award - Ready-to-Wear: Meadham Kirchhoff

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator of the Year: Nicola Formichetti

British Style Award: Alexa Chung

Special Recognition Award: Naomi Campbell

Digital Innovation Award: Burberry

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2011 Spring London Fashion Week: Roksanda Ilincic

fashionologie — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:30:36 PDT

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Rent the Runway Adds Preen, Nina Ricci, Vera Wang, and More to Fall Designer Lineup

coutorture — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:59:33 PDT

Rent the Runway, the website that allows fashion-loving, budget-conscious shoppers to rent designer dresses for 10% of retail prices, recently added accessories to its offering (from designers like Lee Angel, Kara Ross, Janis Savitt, Chan Luu, and CC Skye) and for fall has announced a handful of new designer partnerships. We're excited to report that Preen, Nina Ricci, threeASFOUR, Vera Wang, Hanni Y, See by Chloe, and Roksanda Ilincic have all signed on to rent their dresses beginning this July.

Our favorite part of the site is that you can shop by body type, neckline, or dress length and sort according to the date for which you need each item. Plus, some designers are selling pieces to Rent the Runway that traditional retail buyers didn't pick up, meaning you can often find a truly one-of-a-kind dress. All orders come with an option to add a second dress for $25 and, according to CEO Jennifer Hyman, handbags, evening coats, bridal accessories, and maternity wear are on the list to be added to the site in the very near future.

London Fashion Week: Roksanda Ilincic Spring 2010

coutorture — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:35:32 PDT

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Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/17/09 Fashion's Night Out is The Talk of The Town

coutorture — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:35:00 PDT

Get amped for Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 10.

Brazil fashion week round up.

Commes de Gardon and Converse keep the collab coming.

Designer Roksanda Llincic is YSL-inspired.

LOVE's up-and-coming 18-year-old cover stars.

Roksanda Ilincic Resort 2010

coutorture — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:00:00 PDT

This year London based designer Roksanda Ilincic showed a resort collection with a dark, dramatic edge. The Central Saint Martins graduate, who recently announced she would collaborate with British high street retailer Whistles, told WWD she wanted her resort collection to "be approachable in terms of fabric" but the results are anything but everyday. Ilincic is known for her cocktail dresses and this season they stand out more than ever--with 3-D draping and mesh details.

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