Gucci

Sophie Théallet Wins 200K; Lindsay Not Doing Jewelry Line

source: Jezebel

Designer Sophie Théallet has won the $200,000 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Award. "Thank you for making my American dreams come true," said she. [Style.com]Skating at an outdoor rink in London, Lily Cole knocked over a small child. [Daily Mail] Adriana Lima and Marko Jaric have announced the bi...

Published Tue, Nov 17

Vuitton Copyright Cops Find Shoe On Other Foot; Tom Ford's Movie Wins Award

source: Jezebel

Colin Firth won Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his role in former Gucci designer Tom Ford's directorial debut, A Single Man. [Vogue UK]Did Louis Vuitton make a $590 knock off of this New Balance sneaker? [WWD] If anyone had told me Courtney Love was going to perform at the Alexand...

Published Sun, Sep 13

Questions About The High Fashion & Domestic Violence In Lady GaGa's Video

source: Jezebel

— especially the two above, from a 1995 Vogue spread titled "The Empowered Woman" — do they make some kind of statement? A critique on literal fashion victims? A comment on the idea that women draw strength from what they wear? Can a victim or survivor find solace in style?

Published Wed, Jun 10

How the denim jacket came in from the cold

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

 UK Gucci and Givenchy also showed denim, paving the way for rampant high-street interpretations. Denim jackets "chime with the 80s revival, and with the bad girl/hard times mood", says Harriet Quick, fashion features director of Vogue. ...

Published Tue, May 19

Nothing Says "Maturity" Quite Like Heidi Montag

source: Jezebel

Would you like to be Erin O'Connor's escort to a show during London Fashion Week? Well lucky for you she's holding a contest with Vogue UK. To win her hand (or, you know, the seat next to her) all you have to do is compose her a poem. Start work-shopping those dirty limericks here! [Vogue UK]

Published Wed, Feb 13

Victoria Beckham: Now In Vogue [Rag Trade]

source: Jezebel

Sucks to be Bergdorf Goodman's mens fashion director Tommy Fazio: Sucker got ousted from his front-row seat at the Versace's menswear show Saturday so that Beyonce's bodyguard could have some place to sit. Yeah, maybe you wondered where Beyonce gets off thinking she needs a bodyguard in...

Published Tue, Jan 15

Kim Cattrall Reverses Position On Killing Animals [Rag Trade]

source: Jezebel

Gisele is the latest model to think she's a fashion designer. Ms. Bundchen's collection will be in stores in March 2008, but she didn't do it alone (surprise, surprise) -- she's partnered with an obscure little duo known as Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. [Vogue UK]

Published Thu, Dec 20

Shocker: Not All Luxuries Are Created Equal

source: Jezebel

Luxury Brands Fail To Make Ethical Grade [Financial Times] At IHT Luxury Conference, Ethics Are In Vogue [International Herald Tribune] Q&A: A Social Approach for Luxe Brands [AdWeek] Earlier: My Week With A $4000 Snakeskin Handbag

Published Thu, Nov 29