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7th Avenue: A Much Chicer United Nations
Original at BlackBook Magazine
• Tue, May 26
NY Michelle Obama favorites Isabel Toledo and Narciso Rodriguez are Cuban-American, while Maria Cornejo is from Chile; meanwhile Thakoon and Jason Wu were both born in Thailand. Speaking of the First Lady's sartorial interests, while Michelle Obama has ...
Exclusives and new fragrances at Portland's Saks Fifth Avenue store
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, May 22
Narciso Rodriguez' Essence is also new and exclusive, in a simple, curvaceous modern bottle that advertises how different it is from the original flowery and feminine NR women's perfume. It'sa powdery iris and amber blend that is not too sweet and very ...
FASHION NEWS
Original at The Fashion Insider
• Wed, May 20
GA Did you like the Narciso Rodriguez dress that Michelle Obama wore the night of the US presidential elections? By Marcellous L. Jones Paris, France – Dean and Dan Caten, the creative talent behind the hit international DSQUARED² fashion house, ...
Style and substance
Original at WA today
• Sun, May 17
Australia Later, she famously, venomously went on to criticise the red and black Narciso Rodriguez dress Mrs Obama wore on election night. “Like a geometrical haemorrhage,” she wrote, and added a poisonous reference to snakes and spiders for good measure. ...
Michelle Obama's fashion designers lobby for protection from knockoffs
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Fri, May 15
USA A manufacturer can't put a Narciso Rodriguez label in any random dress. That's already illegal. Instead, designers are going after mass merchants that copy a look in its entirety, put their own label in it and sell it for one-third the cost of the ...
Luxury labels still living it up
Original at The Age
• Fri, May 15
Australia Its roster will include Donna Karan and Narciso Rodriguez. Believing consumers are choosing one long-lasting "investment piece" over lots of little outfits, the store has targeted high-end fashion and will add Vera Wang to its line-up. ...
Trash and treasure ( LAT-WP)
Original at Peninsula On-line
• Tue, May 12
Qatar He went on to make pieces out of safety pins and nails, then, in the 1990s, to collaborate with several designers, creating minimalist beach glass and driftwood crosses for Calvin Klein, and over-the-top, twisted chains for Narciso Rodriguez. ...
FASHION NEWS
Original at The Fashion Insider
• Mon, May 11
GA Did you like the Narciso Rodriguez dress that Michelle Obama wore the night of the US presidential elections? By Contributor New York City, USA - John Varvatos Enterprises is pleased to announce the first John Varvatos USA “FREE THE NOISE” battle of ...
Michelle Obama dresses down First Lady-style
Original at herald.co.zw
• Fri, May 8
She usually favours American designers or Americans with immigrant roots, like Chicago-based Maria Pinto, famous for the floral shift dresses Michelle loves so much; Latin Americans Isabel Toledo and Narciso Rodriguez (who designed the red and black ...
Jason Wu:一夜成名的背后
Original at Xinhua
• Wed, May 6
China 我曾在Narciso Rodriguez 的工作室实习,巧的是,Narciso 和我的设计都多次得到奥巴马夫人青睐! 纽约虽然相对商业化一些,但向来宽容,适合年轻设计师起步。尤其这几年,涌现了一大批才华横溢的年轻设计师,一年两度的纽约时装周也越来越引人瞩目。 ...
High goes perfectly with low
Original at thenational.ae
• Sat, May 2
By teaming Narciso Rodriguez with J Crew and Gap, and Michael and Gap, Mrs O showed off her fashion know-how. Now celebrities are getting in on the act. Angelina Jolie recently wore a $26 vintage dress to a premiere with a pair of $900-plus Christian ...
Ex-Madoff clients cleaning out their closets
Original at Inquirer.net
• Thu, Apr 30
Philippines - Ingrid Chua-Go I received an amazing amount of support and fan letters from CEOs and designers—Tom Ford, Narciso Rodriguez, Patrick Thomas (CEO of Hermès). The only one who told me he was really upset was the CEO of Louis Vuitton, but he was also the only one who ...
TimesTalks | Sunday Stylistas
Original at New York Times
• Thu, Apr 23
United States In between, at 2 pm, three of Michelle Obama's go-to designers — Maria Cornejo, Thakoon Panichgul and Narciso Rodriguez — will discuss White House style, the fashion world and (hopefully) Mrs. Obama's unimpeachable delts. Tickets are $30 and available, ...
Aeffe to Cut Jobs to Reduce Costs
Original at Women's Wear Daily
• Thu, Apr 9
by Luisa Zargani MILAN — Aeffe SpA plans job cuts as the Italian fashion group reevaluates its structure after losing the Narciso Rodriguez and Basso + Brooke licenses. Subscribe now to WWD.COM, for complete access to breaking Business news and events ...
Star Gazing With The Last Emperor
Original at Jamaica Observer
• Sun, Apr 5
Jamaica To Chanel Iman's left was the other well-loved First Lady designer Narciso Rodriguez. Yes hunny bunnies, it was that kind of one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime, completely magical Manhattan nights. Elsewhere in the room were Martha Stewart, fur designer ...
Dressing Michelle: Major Designers Wait for First Lady's Call
Original at Women's Wear Daily
• Thu, Apr 2
with the punch of Narciso Rodriguez worked in for good measure), both captivated and charmed much of the country while exciting an industry that understands the myriad challenges faced by small fashion houses even under the best of circumstances. ...
Marc Jacobs, Mulleavy Sisters, Narciso Rodriguez Among CFDA Award ...
Original at mediabistro.com
• Wed, Mar 18
New York Daily News NY Members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have given themselves a difficult task: choosing among 2009 Womenswear Designer of the Year nominees Marc Jacobs, Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte, and Narciso Rodriguez. ...
Times Obsessed With Michelle Obama’s Arms
Original at New York Magazine
• Mon, Mar 9
USA He didn't like the Narciso Rodriguez plum dress Michelle wore in the chambers, which apparently caused one congressman to call her "babe." All this chatter has possibly led Michelle to wear more sleeves, which frankly don't always look as good on her. ...
For Narciso Rodriguez, neon stands for hope
Original at News 8 Austin
• Thu, Feb 26
TX Among the best of the best of American designers is Narciso Rodriguez, a shy and modest man who creates intricately-constructed masterpieces of contemporary fashion. This season, his eye-popping color, form-fitting dresses, lace, cutouts and skinny ...
Shades of inauguration as President Obama begins with gaffeOriginal at New York Daily News
• Tue, Feb 24
guardian.co.uk NY Michelle Obama gave fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez another trip down the national fashion runway Tuesday night. The First Lady wore a purple sleeveless sheath dress designed by the New York-bred Rodriguez - best known for the bright red and widely ...
First Lady of fashion?
Original at Louisville Courier-Journal
• Tue, Feb 24
KY African-American fashion historian Michael McCollom thinks not … at least not yet. To him, the proof is in the coverup she added to the already unflattering black-and-red Narciso Rodriguez election-night dress she wore. "The thing that bothered me the ...
Dispatches From Fashion Week
Original at Slate
• Fri, Feb 20
1 for fashion designers. Anybody can buy any old coat. But for women who buy designer clothes—and those women will still buy, even if they buy less—clothes have to do more than just look good. They have to feel right, right now. Narciso Rodriguez ...
Gold, glamour battle recession at New York Fashion Week
Original at google.com
• Fri, Feb 20
Times Online Michelle Obama was a no-show at Fashion Week, despite the hyped presence of designers Jason Wu and Narciso Rodriguez whose dresses recently favored by the fashionable US First Lady put them on the fashion map. But more of their designs could find their ...
Fluff's out, tough's in
Original at China Daily
• Thu, Feb 19
China Narciso Rodriguez was among the designers who prepared for battle at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday with an urban warrior theme that featured exposed zipper details, "camouflage lace" and heavy belts that looked as if they were holding bullets. ...
Michael Kors, Narciso Rodriguez and Rodarte leave the recession behind
Original at Los Angeles Times
• Thu, Feb 19
Narciso Rodriguez went there too. It's been quite an eventful few months for the designer, splitting with his corporate partner Liz Claiborne in October and dressing Michelle Obama in the black-and-red dress she wore on election night in November. ...
Oscar's best-dressed friends
Original at Irish Independent
• Thu, Feb 19
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Ireland But no longer, she has recently been the poster-girl for everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Narciso Rodriguez. This pale pistachio goddess-gown marked the start of any new-found fashion credibility. It was designed by Valentino and was a potent symbol ...
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Mister Kors!
Original at New York Times
• Wed, Feb 18
United States Erin Baiano for The New York Times Dress from the fall 2009 Narciso Rodriguez show. Narciso Rodriguez also had a smart collection. You know, we’ve got all these designers using reflective materials; you can’t tell if it’s metal, or leather, ...
New York Fashion Week: Narciso Rodriguez
Original at Telegraph.co.uk
• Wed, Feb 18
Narciso Rodriguez, another First Lady favourite, offered a mix of Pennsylvania Avenue chic and sci-fi inspired headwear during his A/W 09/10 collection at New York Fashion Week. By Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director in New York It has been something of ...
The First Lady and FashionOriginal at New York Times Blogs
• Thu, Feb 12
The designers are Jason Wu (the fuchsia dress worn by Mrs. Obama on the new cover of Vogue), Isabel Toledo, Narciso Rodriguez, Thakoon and Maria Cornejo. None of these designers has dressed a first lady before, so it’s great that Mrs. Obama has given ...
4 of 8 Fab Flash: Michelle Obama Is Presidential in Pink in Vogue
Original at FabSugar
• Wed, Feb 11
feel good about themselves and have fun with fashion," said Michelle Obama. The First Lady also chose to wear a salmon-themed J.Crew ensemble — one of our favorite brands — and a black and red trimmed Narciso Rodriguez frock for her Vogue spread. ... Oneindia - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sarah Jessica Parker’s Focus Is On Family, Not Fashion
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Thu, Feb 5
• 2 related articles
NY “I remember when I came home from the hospital after having my son, I wore a Narciso Rodriguez black coat. Then, I was using this fragrance that I had created. I walk by that coat, and it still smells like that fragrance. It takes you right there. ...
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Narciso Returns to the Tents; Gisele Fronts Rampage
Original at New York Magazine
• Thu, Jan 29
USA Narciso Rodriguez is returning to the tents for Fashion Week next month, after six seasons off-site. [WWD] • Apparently Gisele is the new face of Rampage. You can even watch her modeling for the campaign, in behind-the-scenes videos on Rampage's site. ...
This Year in Fashion
Original at Flypaper
• Fri, Dec 19
left to right: First Lady-elect, Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez the night her husband accepted the Presidency of the United States; Leanne Marshall wins the 5th (and last?) season of Project Runway; Sarah Jessica Parker rocks a Philip Treacy hat at the London premiere of the long-...
Required Reading: Narciso Rodriguez
Original at Haute Mimi
• Tue, Dec 16
By Mimi(Mimi@hautemimi.com) No one but Narciso has ever made a simple line look more stunning."-Anna WintourHailed the king of minimalism, Narciso Rodriguez has stolen the hearts of women world over with his simple, elegant and sharp designs. Narciso knows exactly how to cater a garment to a women's body while still k...
Which Gotham Indie Film Awards Look Is Most Fab?
Original at FabSugar
• Sun, Dec 7
By FabSugar Thanks to the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, we got a glimpse of five sleek red carpet looks. Penelope Cruz turned out in a sophisticated and demure Lanvin look. Rachel Weisz went for asymmetrical stripes in Narciso Rodriguez. Amy Adams looked perky in Carolina Herrera. Evan Ra...
Win a Narciso Rodriguez Coffeetable Book
Original at Fashiontribes.com
• Fri, Nov 21
By Lesley Scott Ever since Carolyn Bessette Kennedy married John Kennedy Jr. in a stylishly-minimal Narcisco Rodriguez wedding dress, he has been revered by fashionistas for his exquisite tailoring and luxe aesthetic. His high profile fans include Sarah Jessica Parker, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, a...
Michelle Obama In Vogue: What Should She Wear?
Original at Jezebel
• Fri, Nov 14
By Dodai The rumors are flying that Michelle Obama will grace the cover of the March 2009 issue of Vogue. What sort of ensemble will editor-in-chief Anna Wintour (and, presumably, Barack Obama supporter and editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley) choose for the First Lady? Good question. They'll cer...
Fashion Quotable: Robert Verdi
Original at Fashion Indie
• Mon, Nov 10
By Rebecca Alexander-Saynt Robert Verdi on Michelle Obama’s Narciso Rodriguez:. “She looked like a lava lamp and we all know that. I didn’t like that light bright dress and I think she could have made a better choice. I like that she wore an American designer, ...
Link list, 11/7
Original at Styledash
• Fri, Nov 7
By Tiffany Neal Filed under: Style in the NewsThe verdict is still out on Michelle Obama's Narciso Rodriguez dress that she wore in Chicago on Tuesday night: "I voted for Obama, but I didn't vote for that dress." Ouch. [The Caucus] 7 for All Mankind branches out into footwear. [Teen Vogue]
Michelle Obama: Fashion's Newest, Hottest Muse
Original at Jezebel
• Thu, Nov 6
By Sadie Designers like Donna Karan, Elie Tahari and Thakoon are fighting to get to Michelle Obama. [WWD] Even though her Narciso Rodriguez dress drew mixed reviews. [NY Times] According to polls, 65% considered it a "Don't." [USA Today] Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough on the election. “A shout...
Narciso Rodriguez Red and Black Dress: Spring '09
Original at ThisNext
• Wed, Nov 5
By jamiem Tags: 2009, belted, black, clothing, clothes, couture, designer, dress, election, fashion, First Lady, Michelle Obama, Michelle Obama dress, Michelle Obama election night, Michelle Obama fashion, Michelle Obama red dress, Narciso Rodriguez, Obama, red, runway, spring, style,...
Michelle Obama Looks <b>Fashion</b> Forward To The White House In <b>Narciso</b> <b>...</b>
Original at ExpoSay
• Wed, Nov 5
Michelle Obama showed that she could be a First Lady in Fashion as well when she wore a Narciso Rodriguez dress to Obama's victory speech at Grant Park in Chicago. The dress is from the Rodriguez's Spring 2009 Ready-To-Wear collection. ...
I SOOO Totally Heart Michelle Obama
Original at BET.com
• Wed, Nov 5
By kadi Yes, it was truly an historic night as the First Family-Elect took to the stage at Grant Park all dressed in red-and-black. Michelle Obama chose Narciso Rodriguez, wearing a sheath dress from the designer’s Spring 09 collection.
Jessica Alba Hits New York Fashion Week for Narciso Rodriguez ...
Original at LA-Story.com
• Fri, Sep 19
By Stevie Jessica Alba jetted in from the west coast to attend last night's Narcisco Rodriguez runway show. Complimenting her pink and black silk dress from the Rodriguez's collection was a selection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. including: ...
New York Fashion Week, Spring 2009: Narciso Rodriguez | 2009 ...
Original at FabSugar
• Mon, Sep 15
By FabSugar Long time fan, Claire Danes, sitting front row, would look stellar in any of the graphic garb. Though the ninja star print was a bit too kitschy, the separates and cocktail dresses will survive future seasons. To see more from Narciso, ...
Hottest Designer Boots for Fall-Winter
Original at All Women's Talk
• Mon, Sep 1
By Mabelle Sese Tags: * Fashion, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Alexandra Neel, bally, booties, boots, Bottega Veneta, Brian Atwood, Bruno Frisoni, Calvin Klein, carrie bradshaw, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Christian Louboutin, cowboy, Derek Lam, designer boots, diane von fursten...
6 Hottest Fashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2008/2009
Original at All Women's Talk
• Wed, Aug 20
By Mercy Mathews Fashion trend alert! The style gods and goddesses from Style Magazine and Vogue just recently unveiled the latest fashion trends fof the top designers’ fall-winter collections. Here’s the top 6 fall fashion trends that you need to watch out for: Style 1: The Belle Curves Style Versace Fa...
Narciso Rodriguez to launch a new fragrance
Original at Styledash
• Wed, Aug 20
By Tiffany Neal After Liz Claiborne Inc. took a fairly large stake in Narciso brand's last year, the designer has been able to play a little bit more with better fabrics and subsequently put on one of his best shows last season. Now the very busy man wants to re-up his very popular fragrance arsenal :
Fall Fashion Trends: Stark Minimalist
Original at Fashiontribes.com
• Thu, Aug 14
By Lesley Scott RELATED STORIES: Fashion Trend: long lengths Fashion Trend: country chic ...& don't miss: Fashion Trend: peplum waists Check out the Fashiontribes round up of the hot fall fashion trends! the Top 20 Fall Fashion must haves CLICK HER...
Narcisco, Diane, Oscar: The Critics "Speak" [Runway Report]
Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Sep 11
By Amelia It's shocking, we know, but some people take Fashion Week really, really seriously. Designers shudder and quake in anticipation as the world's top "fashion journalists" pull out their best and most pretentious purple prose reviewing the Spring/Summer 2008 collections. In our next pri...