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Cindy Crawford's Family Portrait, Vena Cava's Plans, and the Problem With Neon Nail Polish

Justin Fenner — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:22 PDT

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

Tracy Feith has signed a deal to be a full-time designer for TOMS shoes, his first high-profile job since unexpectedly shuttering his business in 2011. Feith has been a consultant for the brand's founder Blake Mycoskie for a few months now and in his new role will be focused on the higher-priced TOMS+ line of shoes. [Fashionista]
Cindy Crawford, her mother, Jennifer Crawford-Moluf, and her daughter, Kaia Gerber, all star in a new JC Penney commercial designed to remind viewers about Mother's Day on Sunday, May 13. In it, Kaia - who recently starred in a campaign for Versace's children's wear line - says Cindy is "just the best mom in the world. I mean, she's so nice and I can actually hang out with her and have fun." [The Daily Telegraph]
Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock says that her brand's expansion deal with Li & Fung means that the brand is going to change and grow sooner than expected. "We're working on more collections and a few surprises in the next couple of months; maybe some lower price points." [Daily Front Row]
Neon nail polish technically isn't approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration, which has to authorize new beauty products before they hit the market. "Colorants used to create, neon, day-glo or glow-in-the-dark nail polishes have not gone through the FDA approval process, so technically they are not allowed for use for nail polish applications," said Doug School, chief scientific officer for Creative Nail Design. [Fashion Etc.]
Salvatore Ferragamo is renewing its It brand status thanks to its clothing and shoes being seen on the backs of stars like Lady Gaga. "You can not just decide one day you want to target a younger customer, but it's just something that we see happening," said the brand's CEO Michele Norsa. [Forbes]
Photo: Neon nails on Christian Dior's Spring 2011 runway.

Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2012

fashionologie — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:25:17 PST

>> Czarist Russia and Eastern Europe were the touch points for Massimiliano Giornetti's Fall 2012 Salvatore Ferragamo collection. The result? A romantic mix of elevated peasant silhouettes and precise military shapes. There were off-the-shoulder tops and gypsy skirts came in brocade or frothy sheers, with elaborate lace or gilded embroidery providing an element of luxe exoticism. Double-breasted coats and suits were sharply cut in greige astrakhan or rich navy wool and decorated with piping, epaulets, and rows of shiny gold buttons.

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Pin-Up Girls and Pasta - Backstage at Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Missoni, and Ferragamo

Christina Perez — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:04:03 PDT

>> Yesterday's heavy-hitting show schedule made for a full day of fun backstage at Milan Fashion Week. Not only was there plenty of pin-up girl posturing at Dolce & Gabbana - in bejeweled maillots, no less - but also lots of madcap twirling in tomato-printed skirts and aubergine-patterned dresses. At Ferragamo, models pranced in flowing gowns fit for a night in the tropics; at Missoni, oversized fans provided the perfect coy accessory. But the most delicious thing spotted backstage? Earrings made from pasta at Dolce & Gabbana. Get a peek at all this and more, here in the slideshow.

Photos by Greg Kessler

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Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2012

fashionologie — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:20:17 PDT

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Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2011

fashionologie — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:29:19 PST

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The Latest Spring 2011 Ads - Crystal Renn in Colorful Jimmy Choo, Plus Ralph Lauren, D&G, and More Chanel

fashionologie — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:21:17 PST

>> In the latest round of Spring 2011 ad campaigns to pop up, Crystal Renn nabbed a starring role in Jimmy Choo's colorful, colorblocked set shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin; Baptiste Giabiconi sprays Freja Beha Erichsen and Stella Tennant in their Chanel suits with a water hose; and Ellen von Unwerth, who first found fame photographing Claudia Schiffer for Guess, is back for another round with the brand.

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Even More Spring 2011 Ads Have Turned Up - A Look at Dior, Prada, Armani, Bottega Veneta, and More

fashionologie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:38:10 PST

>> The deluge continues; after yesterday's introduction to the Spring 2011 Chanel, Tom Ford, and Marc by Marc Jacobs campaigns, today brings another onslaught - Karlie Kloss's third straight campaign as face of Christian Dior; a first look at Kasia Struss for Miu Miu (Sasha Pivovarova and Querelle Jansen are also said to have been cast by the label); and perhaps our favorite campaign of the season so far, Alex Prager's take on Karolina Kurkova for Bottega Veneta, left.

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Forget the Clothes - We've Got 36 Awesome Pre-Fall 2011 Shoes, Bags, and Accessories

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:10:05 PST

>> Pre-Fall 2011 collections have been rolling out, with focus squarely on the clothes. And justifiably so - designers like them because they sell extra-well, and we're game because we always like something new to look at. But lest we forget our favorite finishing touches, may we present the best Pre-Fall 2011 accessory offerings thus far, including Oscar de la Renta's feathered confections, left, and Jason Wu's Elsa Schiaparelli-inspired cigarette heels. Peruse the slideshow for more from the likes of Burberry, Michael Kors, and Rag & Bone.

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Claudia Schiffer to Launch Fashion Line

fashionologie — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:43:06 PDT

>> Claudia Schiffer took four months off after having her third child, Cosima, in May, but it seems she's ready to get back to work. While sitting front row at Salvatore Ferragamo over the weekend, she let drop that like Jefferson Hack, she's launching her own fashion line at an event next month. The collection will bow for Winter 2011. [WWD]

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2011

fashionologie — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:07:04 PDT

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