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Alexander Wang presented his collection for H&M last night (October 16) at the Armory on the Hudson, an indoor track and field space in Harlem. Hip hop artist Sharaya J opened for a surprise set by Missy Elliott. In keeping with the "ball game" spirit, full-sized hot dogs and bottles of iced cold beer were passed around on the dance floor. Read More »
Teri Agins is one of the best-sourced journalists in fashion. In her 25-year career at "The Wall Street Journal," she broke some of the biggest stories in the industry: the dispute between designer Gordon Henderson and his backer, former Theory CEO Ricky Sasaki, in 1990; Calvin Klein's near-bankruptcy in 1991; and that "LVMH" was paying Marc Jacobs less than $1 million a year as recently as 2004. In her new book, she calls the Kardashian Kollection "cheap" and tacky." Read More »
Earlier this year, Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld was asked by Louis Vuitton's executive vice president, Delphine Arnault, to give his interpretation of the signature LV monogram for a series of bags to celebrate the label's 160th anniversary. Six artists and designers, in total, were chosen to create monogram bags and luggage for an "Iconoclasts" capsule collection, which was released yesterday (October 15). Read More »
Remember a time when Thanksgiving was all about spending time with family and friends? It seems gathering around a table full of holiday food and socializing with loved ones has become a thing of the past. These days, more people are either rushing to department stores in search of Black Friday deals or going to work at their retail jobs. Sad, but true. Last year, Macy's opened its Herald Square flagship at an unprecedented hour: 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. ABC News reports that this year Macy's is opening its stores at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, two hours earlier than last year, to lure holiday shoppers. Read More »
During Paris Fashion Week, the industry got a special sneak peek at the forthcoming Apple Watch at a pop-up shop inside of the directional concept store Colette. One of the notables in attendance was model Liu Wen, who was photographed trying on the watch for size. She also hinted on her Instagram account that it wasn't the first time she'd encountered the Apple gadget before. According to Fashionista, the Apple Watch is making its editorial debut on the cover of "Vogue" China's November 2014 issue, modeled by Wen herself. Read More »
Last night, Oct. 13, Chanel invited its loyal supporters and ambassadors to a gorgeous candlelit dinner/cocktail party to celebrate the icon that is Chanel No. 5. According to Marie Claire, Gisele Bündchen, Lily Allen, Gigi Hadid and more joined Karl Lagerfeld at a gallery space in New York weeks after his feminist rally to preview "The One that I Want," a short film campaign directed by Baz Luhrmann. Read More »
Cosmopolitan Magazine will soon have its very own show on NBC. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it just inked a deal for a scripted comedy show that's loosely based on life at Cosmo, with Editor-in-Chief, Joanna Coles, as an executive producer. Read More »
Peter Copping, artistic director of Nina Ricci, has been named creative director of Oscar de la Renta. According to WWD, the American fashion house announced Monday that Copping "will set the design direction across all product categories," reporting both to Mr. De la Renta and CEO Alex Bolen. Read More »
Newly married Angelina Jolie, accompanied by her family, made a trip to Buckingham Palace to meet Queen Elizabeth on Friday. The actress and humanitarian, had a private audience with the Queen, 88, who presented her with the physical symbol of her recently bestowed title of honorary dame- the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. Read More »
Affordable luxury label Kate Spade unveiled shop-able construction barricades in New Jersey's Short Hills mall, earlier this week. This makes it possible for consumers to purchase items from the brand before the store even opens. Read More »
Jhene Aiko recently shared with fans that she will be collaborating with Lovers + Friends on a clothing line. She is also hinting at a collaboration with LA-based jewelry line, Luv Aj. According to Fashionista, starting on Thursday, you can purchase "Yoncé" branded merchandise straight through the Spring app. Read More »
Council of Fashion Designers of America Spotlights Eyewear Sector Read More »
According to CNN, fashion and technology are coming together like never before. "Innovation is hugely important for brands to showcase," said Matthew Drinkwater, head of the fashion innovation agency at London College of Fashion. "There's recognition that the technology industry needs to engage with fashion lifestyle. All physical stores, not just premium brands, need to create a full experience for customers." Read More »
