So rumors in Europe are still flurrying that the Karl/Elbaz/Chanel/Lanvin rumors actually have some validity. Breath -- bated! [Fashionologie]
The dust has settled at Interview, and it appears that Fabien Baron is back at the helm as editorial director. [Fashionologie]
Gareth Pugh, along with, like, everyone else, won't show at Paris men's fashion week. [The Cut]
So...Hermés breeds their own crocodiles for their bags. Nothing makes a statement purse like a little added morbidity. [The Cut]
In Kanye West news: he shops at American Apparel with Amber Rose -- where they buy the same thing -- and blew off being Agyness Deyn's date for the Glamour fashion awards. Such a gentleman. [American Apparel] and [The Mirror UK]
In double, triple, even quadruple take news, uber-insider Diane Perent at A Shaded View on Fashion is reporting that Karl Lagerfeld is not renewing his contract at Chanel! And even crazier than the Kaiser bowing out is who's set to replace him: Lanvin's own Alber Elbaz!
So what happens to the beloved French label with the absence of Elbaz? Well, according to the last leg of this rumor, Olivier Theyskens, formerly of Nina Ricci, will take over at Lanvin. Mind-blowing? Yes. Though, of course, none of it has been entirely substantiated. Chances are that by the end of the day the dust will settle and answers will emerge.
UPDATE: Unable to contain themselves, The Cut went to straight to Chanel and Lanvin to question the validity of this meaty rumor, and when asked if Karl was in fact leaving with Elbaz as his successor, they were, not surprisingly met with a resounding "NO!"
Marc and Lorenzo are finalizing their nuptials. The ceremony will likely take place in June in Provincetown, MA and the party not until December in St. Barts. [Cityfile]
Contrary to speculation, Jesus Luz will not appear alongside Madonna in her new Louis Vuitton ad. But, he is their friend... [The Cut]
What's with Karl Lagerfeld and his obsession with quirky female artists? First Beth Ditto and now he's tapped Lily Allen to star in the new Chanel handbag ad campaign. [WWD]
A day in the life of Steven Alan. Factoid: he can't sketch. His cats look like goats. [Fashionista]
Alber Elbaz, always good for a soundbite: "I don’t have children. I’m always pregnant, but I never had kids. Obviously I’ve never been through labor, but I think that having a collection is the closest thing to it." [Fashionologie]
Michael Kors wants Spanx for men. It could do a few bodies good. [The Cut]
We usually try to keep it appropriately stylish and chic here at Stylelist, but sometimes a little flamboyance, a little pizazz, is fun to indulge. Cue this season's Lanvin feathered ties. Yes they're over the top, yes they're somewhat ridiculous, and, yes, they are completely impractical. But, don't they look fabulous?
OK, OK, we get it -- it would be nearly impossible to tie a tie like this, and if you did manage to get a knot, it would basically ruin the tie, that is unless the part around your neck is made of different material. In any case, what any run of the mill dapper dude can take from these ties is the color scheme -- the iridescence is striking and the punch of color in the turquoise blue tie would amp up any suit to something fun and flirty. If you do opt for the feathers, just keep them under control. Molting is hardly appropriate at the dinner table.
Photo: Getty Images Zirh's new fragrance, Ikon, is now available -- and super-hottie David Gandy (pictured) is the face of their campaign. If you want to ogle this Adonis in person, and you happen to be in the NYC area, he will be making a special appearance at the 59th street Bloomingdale's on Saturday, October 4. He will meet and greet gays -- er, guests -- all afternoon. [ZIRH]
Rafael Nadal has just signed on as the new face for Lanvin's men's frangrace, Lanvin L'Homme Sport. If we've learned anything from David Beckham, it's that sexy,
greased-up-body shots of hot athletes will pretty much sell anything. [WWD]
First he stunned the runways of Milan, and now Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno is wreaking havoc in Paris.
While at the Stella McCartney shows, and "with his red thong clearly
visible," the commedian "sucked Tampax, clapped along to the music and
generally disgruntled the
front row by continually pushing aside those sitting in front of him
for a better look at the models." What we would pay to see a showdown,
Bruno v. Anna. [British Vogue]
Yesterday we pulled a chatter-ific quote from Time's interview with Tom Ford and Karl Lagerfeld. Now you can go ahead and read the whole thing -- just try to keep your head from exploding from fashion genius overload. [The Cut] via [Time]
The New York Times talked to André Benjamin about his style and his new clothing line, Benjamin Bixby. As compared to other celebrity lines, Eric Wilson says of Benjamins: "His collection is so unexpectedly nostalgic as to seem designed for another era." [NYT]
Open for Business: The new DDC Lab store in Manhattan.
We asked Project Runway finalist Rami Kashou -- who has his own storefront in Los Angeles -- to take us shopping. Here's his report:
Maxfield (8825 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, (310) 274-8800) is my favorite specialty and high-end designer boutique in LA -- a veritable one-stop shop for a fashionable life. I can find anything from a unique belt, candle, or accessory to the most elegant, show-stopping suit guaranteed to fit me like a glove. I especially love their selection of shoes and brands that I have not seen elsewhere in Los Angeles. The merchandising of the boutique is meticulous; I love when I walk into a store to shop and everything is visible. I tend to raid through every single piece before I decide what I will buy. Last but not least, Maxfield is my favorite place to shop simply because it is a place for the artist in me. It is the kind of place I want to go to and admire the work on the racks as though I were in an art exhibit.
As pictured: 1. Rose classic button-down shirt by Lanvin, $400 2. Charcoal one-button blazer by Lanvin, $2,49 3.Charcoal cotton peaked-lapel vest by Kooks, $620 4. Green long-sleeved shirt by Volga Volga, $580 5. Gray five-pocket jeans by Dior Homme, $600
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz loved the colored pencils he used to sketch his
collections so much that he's putting his name on a limited edition set. It's not guarantee you'll be showing at the tents if you get your own set, but look how pretty! [WWD]
The big rumor out of Paris is that Martin Margiela is ready to move out of the Maison.
He's been hinting to colleagues for the past year that he is set to
retire his sewing kit, but no one can get any confirmation. Margiela
is as elusive for interviews as Palin is for press talks. [NYT]
Men's Vogue is hoping that its new slogan will improve readership. "Style is how you live" is catchy, but it will never be as clever as those two looming letters: GQ. [The Cut] via [WWD] Smell This: Ikon by mens skincare line, Zihr. With notes of lemon, cardamom, cedar and amber. Generic, yes, but you have to ease some men into male grooming. [Now Smell This] -- SETH PLATTNER
Is Coach planning to purchase iconic British fashion brand Burberry? Wall Street is aflutter with speculation. [Bloomberg]
Take a peek inside Prada HQ. They even have a gigantic slide by German artist Carsten Höller in the courtyard Local lore says that Miuccia Prada herself likes to slide down the installation when inspiration strikes. How can you not love her? [FT]
The face of Burberry and model of the moment Agyness Deyn is trying her hand at being a rock star. She lent her vocal stylings to a track by Five O'Clock Heroes. The model/rockstar crossovers haven't gone well in years past and lucky for us, NY Mag has a roundup of model singers past. [The Cut]
Lanvin's Alber Elbaz is designing a line of jeans for Acne. But don't expect them to be in Acne's usual price range—they will sell at the same price points as Lanvin's ready to wear items. I hope they make some jeans for guys this time! [FWD]
What would you wear if you were a superhero? Don't wear royal blue if you're blonde, says Michael Kors. [NYDN]
Is Nina Garcia in talks with Harpers Bazaar? She was spotted leaving the Hearst building yesterday and the rumors are flying like Naomi Campbell's cell phone. [FWD]
Abercrombie & Fitch will resume production on A&F Quarterly, the soft-core porn magalog that you secretly cherished more than your International Male mailer. Well, it will only be distributed in London. The company doesn't plan to distribute it in the U.S. at this time because the right wingers protested its booze, babes and homoerotic photos. Conservatives spoil all the fun! [Fashion Week Daily]
Is Justin Timberlake the new face of a new Givenchy fragrance? Who'd he sleep with to get that gig? Maybe Timbaland will save his ass on that project, too. [FWD Chic Report]
Fashionista is spreading dirt that Project Runway's finale will only feature 3 designers on the Fashion Week runways in February. Last season, four designers showed in Bryant Park. What does that say for this season's talent? [Fashionista]
Lacoste lost a copyright infringement case against a dentist in the U.K. who used a crocodile logo for his practice. The courts ruled that pearly whites are unlikely to get confused for pique polos. Come on, Lacoste, Britons have come a long way in dentistry in the recent years, don't mess with progress in oral health. [British Vogue]
No, Jude Law is NOT playing Halston in an upcoming film...yet. Law's handlers poo-pooed any ideas that the Sexiest Man Alive snagged the role. [WWD]
Going Nutty for Neti Pots? The NY Times enlightens the country with the latest sinus-clearing craze: the nasal enema. It might just save your winter! [NY Times]
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