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Photo: Getty Images In 2012, it’s pretty much a given that fashion shows will be livestreamed online. But that they’ll include running commentary? That’s not so expected. While KCD’s busy readying their first ever online only fashion show—an experience they promise will equal a real life production—Theory’s just announced their plan for dialogue over their AW12 Theyskens collection. Derek Blasberg and Moda Operandi’s Lauren Santo Domingo will chat up the online crowd before the show starts at noon on Monday February 13th. It sounds like they’ll speak during the show as well, which may or may not be a plus for audiences at home. No one’s particularly chatty during the ten or so minutes models are actually on the runway and it’s a welcome moment of silence (or good music) from the week’s noise. Blasberg and Santo Domingo are good friends, so their rapport will probably be fun to listen to, but do you want an announcement each time a model walks out? Or a new look bows? Didn’t think so.
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As dressing like your boyfriend becomes less a trend and more a classic style, the line between men’s and women’s wear continues to blur. Yes, they’re still in separate departments, but like Barneys knocked down the wall between theirs its increasingly easier to shop both sides. So we imagine there’s a loyal contingent of women who will be thrilled to hear that Richard Chai‘s the new creative director of Filson—and you don’t even have to wait a season to see what he’s done. Part of Chai’s first collection for the heritage brand will be on display at his ready-to-wear show on February 9th, just a week from today. To start, they’re offering six of Filson’s classic jackets in new fabrics like beige and charcoal wool or navy suede with waxed denim. In a slight twist, Chai actually approached the brand and offered his services. Filson’s CEO told WWD, “We met and it was like he’d read our book. He was clearly smack dab in the middle of the vision we had for growth.” Chai said, “Our partnership will be rooted in everyday wear, approachable with unexpected fabrications and details that are signature to my collections, all while staying true to the heritage of the Filson brand.” And there’s no contract, so as long as it keeps working the two will continue their collaboration.
ElleGirl- Tired of the winter and ready for spring? The cold weather may stay with us for a bit longer, but you can get a jump-start on planning next season’s wardrobe with the ASOS spring 2012 lookbook. The new collection is brimming with bright (and trendy) pieces, put together in unique ways that are sure to give you some colorful style inspiration at a time when your days are looking dim. We’re talking neon shades, baseball caps, denim on denim, multicolor backpacks (!), and lace rompers. You can always count on ASOS for bringing you on-trend pieces at prices that don’t break the bank. Their retro designs and eclectic patterns feign one-of-a-kindness and almost always garner compliments from passersby—and this upcoming season is no different. We can’t wait to shop the collection when it hits stores in April, but in the meantime, we’ve got our favorite looks down pat. Check out the looks we can’t wait to buy!
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Denim shirt with two-tone pockets. Denim cutoff shorts. Tribal print sheath.
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Heather gray t-shirt. Yellow skirt. Multicolor hobo bag.
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Pastel mini dress. Multicolor backpack. Two-tone circle shades in fluorescent yellow.
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Lace romper in white. Patterned bucket backpack. Two-tone circle shades in white and yellow.
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Sweatshirt in green. Printed skirt. Two-tone circle shades in white and black.
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Asymmetrical dress in black. Polka dot bag. Two-tone circle shades in white and black.
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Two-tone baseball cap in orange and black. Multicolor backpack. Circle shades in black.
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Leather sandal in white. Tote bag in tan with zipper detailing.
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With winter well underway, the only shoes worth shopping for are ones that keep your feet warm and protected—and who says they can’t be stylish too? Booties are back for yet another season, this time in a bevy of new styles, heights, and colors. We love a bootie with a nice chunky heel because it gives you a few extra inches without making you cry out in pain like impossible-to-wear stilettos. If you can add one item to your shoe closet this season, it’s the stacked heel bootie. Here’s why: Longevity: The stacked heel bootie is by no means a new footwear development. Frye has carried their two-inch heeled harness boot for generations, and Acne gave the shoe a chic update when they debuted their much sought-after Pistol boot seasons ago. Now, numerous designers have adopted the trend and made it their own with edgy and urban styles perfect for the trendy girl. Wearability: These boots were made for walking. You can wear stacked heel booties around all day and they won’t kill your feet. Versatile, comfortable, and easy-to-wear, these shoes transition perfectly from day to night. Pair them with skinny jeans and a chunky wool sweater for class and then wear them with a flirty LBD in the evening—they’ll toughten up your look. Personality: Suede? Check. Leather? Check. Different colors? You got it. This season’s stock of stacked heel booties come in so many different designs that there is bound to be one to suit your personal style. Make the shoe your own by wearing it in an unexpected way: with knee socks and shorts or skirts. Save vs. Splurge?: Splurge! Stacked heel booties are a staple for any girl’s winter wardrobe, and considering that they’ve been in style for years now, we don’t see them going anywhere anytime soon. Unlike a junky sandal or ballet flat, high-quality booties are fashioned from the finest leather and suede, built to last and endure many snowfalls. Consider it an investment! Splurge options:
Photo: Courtesy of YouHeShe Acne pistol short boots, $508.
Photo: Courtesy of Shopbop Rag & Bone Newbury booties, $495.
Photo: Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue Maison Martin Margiela leather round toe ankle boots, $735.
Photo: Courtesy of Barneys Isabel Marant Dicker boot, $580.
Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter A.P.C. suede ankle boots, $530.
Save options:
Photo: Courtesy of ALDO ALDO Contugno, $63.
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters Dolcetta by Dolce Vita harness heel boot, $98.
Photo: Courtesy of Forever 21 Forever 21 buckled ankle boots, $33.
Photo: Courtesy of Dolce Vita DV by Dolce Vita Jamison ankle boot, $119.
Photo: Courtesy of Zappos Sam Edelman Petty boot, $160.
Photo: Courtesy of Shopbop Ash Nina suede booties, $265.
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Apparently Broadway is back in style (but did it ever really leave?): Nick Jonas is the latest Hollywood actor to make the transition into musical theater. The Disney Chanel star took the stage one week ago for his premier performance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. No stranger to Broadway (Jonas acted in A Christmas Carol, Annie Get Your Gun, Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, and Hairspray), he nabbed the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch. Jonas follows in the footsteps of many other movie and TV actors-turned-stage performers. Here’s a list of other stars who couldn’t resist seeing their name on the Playbill.
Daniel Radcliffe
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When Harry Potter decided to perform onstage in Equus—naked, no less—the world gasped, but still raved about his performance as a horse-obsessed stable boy. Since then, the actor has starred in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in the same role as Nick Jonas, which also received positive reviews.
Darren Criss
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It seems that Finch in How to Succeed is a very coveted role for Hollywood heartthrobs, and Darren Criss is another teen actor who’s played the part. But it’s back to Glee for Criss—he wrapped up his brief stage run on January 22, passing the torch to Jonas.
Ashlee Simpson
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In the same year that she had her baby, Bronx Mowgli, and was allegedly axed from Melrose Place, Ashlee Simpson surprised everyone by getting the role of show girl Roxie Hart in Chicago.
America Ferrera
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Proving that she’s no Ugly Betty, America Ferrera also starred as Roxie in the West End Production of Chicago. And boy, can Betty dance!
Corbin Bleu
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Corbin Bleu was the first of the Gleeks to land a Broadway role, playing Usnavi in In The Heights, a Tony Award-winning play based on Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
Abigail Breslin
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The Little Miss Sunshine starlet made her foray into theater as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker.
Scarlett Johansson
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The actress shared the stage with Live Schreiber as his 17-year-old niece, Catherine, in A View From the Bridge. While the play was Johansson’s first on Broadway, Schreiber has won a Tony award for his performance in Glengarry Glen Ross.
Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff
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While they may be best-known for TV romance on Glee, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff also performed together in the musical hit Spring Awakening.
Andrew Garfield
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Andrew Garfield will be the next star to hit the stage. In February, The Spider-Man sweetheart will play Biff in Arthur Miller’s classic play Death of a Salesman.
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Harry Brant, the 15-year-old son of Stephanie Seymour and Peter Brant, spent last week in Paris attending the couture shows. He wrote about his adventures for Fashionista. Needless to say, take them with a grain of salt.
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Photo: Courtesy of Joanne Hong
Hello, everyone! My name is Joanne, and I’m an emerging contemporary women’s wear designer. I was born and raised in Stillwater, Oklahoma and moved to New York City a year ago to pursue my dream of creating my own clothing line. I basically left all that was comfortable in my life: my family, my friends, and everything that I know to be here. But this past year has been one of the most amazing years of my life! Follow me as I go through the ups and downs of launching my own line. I hope I can inspire you to follow your own dreams (whether that’s in fashion or another part of your life!). I didn’t always know I wanted to be a fashion designer. I grew up watching my mom make beautiful quilts but never thought I would have the patience to sew. I thought that being a marine biologist would be fun because of my love for animals. My love for fashion quickly surfaced when I started college. After I took my first sewing class, everything just clicked and fell into place. After I graduated from Oklahoma State University with an Apparel Design and Production degree, I launched my own line, JOLYNN by Joanne Hong. I stayed in Oklahoma for the next two years and sold my line at the Little Black Dress in Tulsa. Because I was the only one sewing the samples as well as all the garments for the store, it was a bit challenging trying to grow my company. That’s why I decided that the next big step would be to move to NYC—the fashion capital of the world. It truly is one of my favorite places in the world.
Here’s a sneak peek of two dresses from my Fall 2012 line:
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Here are two dresses that I custom made and designed:
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This past year has definitely been life-changing. I’ve had the most amazing support from my mom, dad, and brother to pursue my dream as well as overwhelming support from all of my friends from back home and my new friends that I’ve met here (shout out to Kevin and Krista)! It also helps that one of my biggest supporters happens to be my roommate and one of my best friends from home, Lyn. Her and her boss, Mercedes Gonzalez, from Global Purchasing Companies, have helped me take a step closer to making my dream reality. I was chosen to be one of 20 emerging women’s wear designers to show my fall 2012 collection at Launch Pad at MAGIC in Las Vegas next month!! So, the last couple of weeks I’ve been so busy preparing for MAGIC. I finished making my collection about a week ago, and I have a photo shoot planned for next week. I’m going to post pics from the shoot in my next blog! So check back next week! I hope that you all continue to follow me on my journey, and I would definitely love to hear from you too! ‘Til next time… Joanne For more info about Joanne and her new line, check out her website, Facebook, or shoot her an e-mail at joannelynn.hong@yahoo.com!
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Following collaborations with Karl Lagerfeld, Giambattista Valli, and Matthew Williamson, Macy’s Impulse announced today that they’ve lined up Alberta Ferretti to create their next one-off collection. Ferretti, who’s best known for Greek goddess-like gowns and major red carpet moments, has brought a bit of her Italian heritage to the collection, using the Amalfi coast as the capsule’s driving inspiration for it’s 30 specially-created pieces. “The collection I created is fresh and bright, featuring light summer clothing that evokes the spirit of my beautiful country and is at the same time true to my style,” Ferretti told WWD. Skinny eyelet pants, white jersey sleeveless tops, and floor-grazing chiffon gowns comprise the collection, each evoking the designer’s signature airy ease for a remarkable fraction of the cost—the line will retail between $49 and $119, bowing in 185 stores on April 17th. In the meantime, see the sketch above for a sneak peak of what’s to come!
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Ryan McGinley for Edun Despite its celebrity cred, Edun’s always taken a somewhat surprisingly indie route when it comes to advertising. Though Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson, star in Louis Vuitton’s Journey ads, you’ll never see their famous friends involved with the stars’ own sustainable collection—until now. For spring, they’ve enlisted hipsterdom’s favorite photographer, Ryan McGinley as well as rockstar English visionary, Jefferson Hack. Hack served as creative director on McGinley’s shoot, which features six species of butterflies indigenous to Africa. The arthropods flit alongside the label’s eco-friendly spring picks, like easy drawstring shorts and crisp white shirts. Though he’d probably call himself an artist first, McGinley’s never been one to shy away from an ad campaign. His collaboration with Tilda Swinton for Pringle of Scotland’s spring 2010 advertisements might have been his most famous, but he’s also shot for brands like Club Monaco and Nina Ricci. This time around the photog eschewed a famous face, which may be a good thing given that whatever they’re doing seems to be working. The label—of which LVMH bought a 49% stake in May 2009—is posting double digit growth each season and this spring it will be carried at both Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus for the first time—right on the heels of a pop-up shop opening in Paris’s Le Bon Marché late next month.
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Photo: Imaxtree Deadline‘s reporting that Katy Perry will star in a 3D movie about her life. Though they call it a feature, it sounds more like a documentary in the vein of Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never. Perry was filmed with 3D cameras while on tour last year and the movie will cover her childhood—her strict religious background is well documented—and her rapid rise to pop fame. The movie’s set to come out this summer. Of course, the best part will be the press tour on which Perry will embark to promote the movie. Though her taste has evolved, it’s still unpredictable and oh-so-fun to watch. Aside from the Manish Arora and Jean Charles de Castelbajac she’s bound to throw on for interviews and late night talk shows, we’re hoping she’ll turn toward couture (making a July release ideal!). The one shouldered overall-like thing at left, from Givenchy’s winter couture collection, would be a great place to start. And Valli’s pink floral number? It’s perfectly Perry.
