We here at StyleList take fashion seriously. That doesn't necessarily mean fashion is a serious matter, though. Whilst critics and editors alike eschewed Milan and Paris' men's fashion weeks as dull and safe, the lads over at Best Week Ever have put together a compilation of fashion's most outlandish, awful and downright embarrassing moments from Fall/Winter '09.
This list could be described as many things, but boring is not one of them. Call us pessimists, but as much as we love (worship, even!) John Galliano, we have a feeling his goat-inspired satyr look or his stockings and garter belt for men may have some trouble finding it's way from the runway to the streets. Classic Burberry trenches these are not. How weird to think that Marc Jacobs' skirt obsession is hardly the most eyebrow-raising eccentricity amidst fashion's recession-fueled hysteria.
Is LVMH up to something with fashion darling Gareth Pugh? Delphin Arnault, daughter of LVMH chief Bernard Arnault, sat front row at Pugh's critically acclaimed show leading many to speculate that the label conglomerate could be looking to snatch him up while he's hot, or -- even juicier -- make him Kris Van Assche's replacement at Dior Homme. [Telegraph]
As if we didn't already know, Kanye West fancies himself a pretty important person. All the more-so after the success of his LV sneaker launch in Paris. Here's a crazy video where he claims as much. [Kanye's blog]
After appearing in Prada's spring ad campaign, hottie brothers Louis and Claude Simonon walked their first show in Galliano. They're the sons of the The Clash bassist Paul Simonon, and their mother, Trish, is good friends with Galliano. Neoptism at its finest. [WWD]
Trend for Fall in Paris? Skirts for men. Following suit after Marc Jacobs, everyone from Comme des Garcon to Yohji Yamamoto showed them. The jury is still out on this one. [The Moment]
Despite the recessions, Brioni is still making a $43,000 suit. That, along with the $990 Tom Ford Jeans, are certainly on our shopping list. [WSJ]
And while both the suit and jeans may seem exorbitant, it turns out the luxury markets aren't doing so bad. Someone's always got money, right? [Luxist]
David Beckham stars in the new Adidas Original ad campaign. It's the brands first ad campaign in over 60 years and will also star Missy Elliot and Russell Simmons. But with Becks in the picture, who can concentrate on them? [USA Today] A few talking points from Karl Lagerfeld's sit down with BBC: He's optimistic about the economy ("I see it like a cleaning up -- it was too rotten anyway -- so it had to be cleaned up"), thinks luxury goods are still worth it ("It's great to see things you may not buy -- because you don't have the
money -- but it is very ugly to think they shouldn't exist because you
can not buy them"), and asserts fur is more than fine ("In a meat-eating world, wearing leather for shoes and even clothes and handbags, the discussion of fur is childish"). Peachy! [BBC]
John Galliano has been appointed a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. A fashion designer gets an honor in the military? Now that's progress. [WWD] Marc Jacob's is doing some shuffling in NYC's West Village. Pay close attention: the Bank Street collection store has now been turned into a Marc Jacobs
men's store, and the MJ kid's store across the street will house MJ
men's accessories. The kid's store is moving to the former MJ men's
space on Bleecker Street, and the higher-end collection is being
consolidated into the original Mercer Street space in Soho. [Fashion Informer]
Channeling Lautrec and shooting absinthe because it's all romantic and artistic and cool? Think again... [NYT]
John Galliano (left) has supposedly signed "a long-term extension" of his design contract with Dior.
As well as they've done under his creative hand, they are planning a
further integration of his design, which means more flights of fancy in
the Dior menswear collections. [WWD]
As was reported, Balenciaga showed a quick passage of men at his Paris fashion show.
It was a quick seven looks that walked down the runway, and though
Cathy Horyn at the New York Times unsurprisingly called the looks
"duds," we simply see it as a taste of things to come. Besides that, Cole Mohr was the first male model out, and he's always enough to bring our guards down. [On the Runway]
(Almost) Open for Business: Paul Smith in Brooklyn. Though Manhattanites are rarely looking for a reason to love the borough, it will certainly help that the store will offer an ever revolving selection of his designs at up to 30% off. Who said the Brits weren't sympathetic to the American economic plight? [Material Interest] (Actually) Open for Business: a peek inside Billy Reid's new Manhattan store.
Yves Saint Laurent is up for auction. Well, a big chunk of his art collection is at least. Come February the masses will get the opportunity to bid on everything from Matisse to Mondrian, with proceeds from the sale -- which is expected to garner $440 million -- going to charity. Self-serving philanthropy is the best, isn't it? [Material Interest]
The men's shows in Paris ended yesterday and we're still in a fashion flurry. Word on the rue is that Galliano's show was not to be missed...for whatever reason. [The Cut]
Photographer Nick Night got out his address book to hit up some of his fabulous designer friends for their "talents" in the deejay booth. He'll feature some big names (Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Naomi Campbell among others) to spin live on his website, Showstudio.com, starting July 9th. The thought of Naomi Campbell with an EP in her hand is a scary thought. Heads could literally roll. [WWD]
Prada had skirts for men last Spring; this season we've already seen man clutches and man wedges; and now, the latest feminine trend to show in Europe? Man leggings. And I always thought menswear set the trends for womenswear. Lindsey Lohan must be so excited. [The Cut]
Kanye West was seen around Paris with a mystery fashion friend in tow. Who could he be? A female presence has been noticeably absent in Kanye's life, and if the boy finally did finally pick up the bat for the other team, let's hope it's not this guy. [The Cut]
Speaking of Mr. West, he's now reportedly working on his own shoe line with Louis Vuitton, which will be followed by a womenswear line this fall. Kanye, baby, we're all waiting for you outside that big fashion closet you so resiliently reside in. [Fashionista]
Thom Browne and Brooks Brothers have extended their deal to keep Mr. Browne on as a guest designer until at least 2011 for the Brooks Brothers Black Fleece collection. He's also expected to reveal plans for a freestanding Black Fleece store in NYC's Greenwich Village. Wall Streeters now have three more years to look a little bit cooler. [DNR]
Ever wondered what desire smells like? Well, J. Lo is going to enlighten you. Coming this fall is her first men's fragrance called Deseo, Spanish for--you guessed it--desire. Quq marvillosa. [WWD]
First Kanye teams up with cult Australian denim brand Ksubi, and now yet another denim line from down under is set to make waves stateside. Oy! This fall expect to see a big roll-out from the premium label Denim & Thread, a paired down, yet chic-as-ever collection that emphasizes the simple classic jean. [Material Interest]
John Galliano will make a quick sweep across the pond this week to, first, unveil his Dior cruise collection and then accept an award from the Savannah College of Art & Design. But, don't expect that to be the last you'll see of him stateside; with all his talk of American inspiration and adventure, the mustachioed one is sure to come back for more. [WWD]
We've all tried to pass off a fake as real at some point in our fledgling fashion lives, but don't expect Loro Piana to let you get away with it so easily. Clearly obsessed with authenticity, the famed luxury brand will now sew metal rings into their garments, each with an engraved serial number for tracking and verification. Sounds like LP's got its own Big Brother.[Fashionista] -- SETH PLATTNER
Marc Jacobs went on the record to explain his "sex change" operation...and fight rumors that he considers John Galliano to be his rival.
According to Fashion Week Daily, Marc Jacobs said, “I’ve had a very silly hernia repair surgery. So, I’ve been going to surgeons for check-ups this
week. Just to make sure everything is fine. But I feel healthy and
upbeat." It must be all that heavy lifting he's been doing at the gym for his hot new body!
And he also cleared up rumors that he was talking trash about the Dior designer while working out at the gym a few months ago. "Seriously, supposedly I was saying some less-than-positive stuff about
him in the gym. I can assure you they have me confused with someone
else!"
In other words, the conversation between Galliano and Jacobs at the Mercer last week wasn't Mean Girls-style playground quarrel. As much as I would love to see the tulle and organza fly between two dueling designers, perhaps that drama is best reserved for Project Runway.
NY Times fashion guru Eric Wilson overheard a conversation between fashion rivals Marc Jacobs and John Galliano last week while lunching at the Mercer Hotel that was more like a page from the Mean Girls script than idle chit chat! Isn't there some unspoken gay rule that you're not supposed to have more than one diva in a room at the same time? It's like having your Madonna and Cher dolls over for a slumber party at Barbie's Dream House. You just don't do it!
Here's what they boys said and what they really meant (sort of) while speaking in gay playground code...
“Hi, John!” Mr. Jacobs exclaimed. “How are you doing?" (IN OTHER WORDS: Oh, it's you.)
“Good, nice to see you,” Mr. Galliano said. “Oh, you’ve gone a little darker, I see.” (IN OTHER WORDS: Still letting your midlife crisis get the best of you, I see. You look like shit.)
“Navy!” Mr. Jacobs said. “Na-vy.” (In my wildest fantasy, MJ punctuated each syllable with a snap!) (IN OTHER WORDS Girl, you look like a cracked-out John Waters with that silly pencil-thin mustache above your lip! When was the last time you looked int he mirror?)
“Oh, that would be a little chicer,” Mr. Galliano said. “Indigo!" (IN OTHER WORDS: Miss Thang, you are so trashy! You couldn't look chic if you tried!)
“Well, if you ever feel like having tea or coffee, I’m sort of
bedridden for a few days, so I can’t move far,” Mr. Jacobs said. “I had
an operation.” (IN OTHER WORDS: I've got a whole team of plastic surgeons, nutritionists and personal trainers working on making this look hot! You're just jealous that all the fashion magazines actually want to photograph me in the birthday suit that God designed!)
“Oh really?" (IN OTHER WORDS: Oh Really?)
“Sex change." (IN OTHER WORDS: Girl, at least I don't look like a messy daytime drag queen on a hot day! Toodles!)
Meet fashion's newest odd couple. Dior's John Galliano teams up with Diesel to design a line for kids? A match made in heaven? [WWD, sub req'd]
Fashionista explores the shining question: Can a man wear metallic clothing? You decide! [Fashionista]
Rumor has it that Giles Deacon could be chosen to resurrect the design house of visionary surrealist Elsa Schiaparelli? Yes, please! [Vogue UK]
Kanye West is entering into the business of bling. At Wednesday night's Givenchy presentation, he was spotted wearing a "gold Manga-style diamond-studded pendant," says WWD, that was designed by West and Takashi Murakami. Bling is so five years ago. [WWD]
Roberto Cavalli will design the costumes for the Spice Girls reunion tour. Thank God the rumors that David Beckham would stitch the outfits himself were falsies—just like Posh's boobs (so they say)! [Vogue UK]
Calvin Klein dishes to Vogue Hommes International about his feelings about the clothes sold under his name, and his interest in pursuing architecture. I mean, designing buildings can't be any harder than designing a chic dress, right? [WWD]
The London Moped Gang strikes again! FrostFrench is the latest victim in a string of high-end boutique robberies including Luella, Marc Jacobs, Roger Vivier and Brora. The bandits nabbed thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. At least they have good taste in clothes. [Vogue UK]
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