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]
Alexander Wang is launching a men's collection. A Spring 2010 collection will debut later this year.“It’s strange that so many designers are doing men’s now, but for us it’s a component that’s always been there,” says Wang. [Style.com]
In sad publishing news, journalist James Brady has died at the age of 80. On top of writing for Harper's Bazarr, Advertising Age and New York mag, he also served as the publisher of Women's Wear Daily, where he was credited for reinventing the fashion newspaper. [The Cut]
The Tony Duquette brand filed an infringement suit against Michael Kors. They claim that Kors not only wrongfully used the Duquette name to market his resort collection but also used images and patterns from the book Tony Duquettewhich came out in 2007. [The Cut]
An interview with Odin and Pas de Deux owners Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi. On the table for discussion is the economy, Richard Chai's (Eddy's brother) new menswear line, and the 29 inch waist (so passe). [The Cut]
On the rise in England? "Moob jobs." For the uninformed, that's breast reduction surgery for men. Simon Cowell, take note. [Daily Mail]
At a recent cocktail party, Harper's Bazaar helmstress, Glenda
Bailey, was seen chatting with Project Runway finalist Kenley Collins. Apparently Kenley's collection was Bailey's favorite. Might we see her designs in a well story coming soon? [NYP] Beauty industry insiders speculate on what type of foundation Obama (pictured) and McCain used at the debates. While the verdict is still out on both, they're leaning towards MAC for Obama. And does it really matter for McCain? [Lucky]
Michael Kors was spotted at the CFA Iams Cat Championship this weekend with an unidentified man at his side. Could cat hair jackets be all the rage for Fall 2009? [Fey]
Fetishes aside, no man likes funk in the junk. Introducing Man Junk, an organic scrotum wash specially formulated with maximum odor control and moisturizers. We're all for being kind to our nether region but perhaps this is going a bit too far? [AdWeek] -- SETH PLATTNER
You've probably already seen the photos of Tyra Banks dressed as Michelle Obama and campaigning for even more attention than she already has (and probably deserves) in September's Harper's Bazaar. But if you haven't had time to properly pour through the issue, you might not know that the first lady of reality fashion television isn't the only one who got to play dress-up.
Bazaar asked several other style mavens to pick the celebrity they'd most like to be for the day and then made all their secret couture wishes come true. Michael Kors became James Stewart as L.B. Jeffries in Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. Giorgio Armani chose Fred Astaire. And Karl Lagerfeld suited up in Phat Farm jeans to play rapper Lil' Wayne. "Believe it or not, I love rap," Lagerfeld told Bazaar.
Other designers involved in the shoot include Donna Karan, Donatella Versace, Alessandra Facchinetti, Alber Elbaz, Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy and Roberto Cavalli. TrendHunter.com is hosting the images specifically mentioned above, but for the full story you'll have to shell out a few bucks for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar or steal the copy from your hairstylist's waiting room.
With the CFDA Awards steadily approaching, who doesn't like to indulge in some of the night's nominees' biggest fashion faux pas? Hard to believe that Michael Kors was loco for leg warmers? No, no it's not. [Style.com]
For all you fashion forward Canadians, check out the Montreal Museum of Fine Art's retrospective on Yves Saint Laurent, which has garments, sketches and photos of his impeccable clothing for both men and women. The exhibit makes its way to San Francisco later this year, just in time for the 40th anniversary of YSL's founding. [Material Interest]
It may New York City centric, but I just have to announce the announcement of the first all-mens Hermes store set to open here in the city on Madison avenue. Ties! Scarves! And who knew Hermes could do coats so well? Here's to hoping this will be the first of many for the man-only Hermes. [WWD]
Isn't it just marvelous that, in this bearish economy, we have to continue to pay more and more for the basics of survival? Milk, eggs, Dior bronzer--le sigh. Thankfully we can still look good while pinching our pennies. [NY Times]
Still not convinced that dressing for less is worthy of your top-notch style? Everyone else tends to disagree. [NY Times]
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]
With the glut of RFID chips on your credit cards, passports, drivers license and office ID, your identity could easily be swiped by digital pickpockets. The solution? Metal-lined wallets that block radio frequencies. Trend or paranoia? "As weird as it sounds, wrapping your passport in tinfoil helps. The tinfoil people, in this case, happen to be correct." [WaPo]
Gucci goes high-tech with ads in Japan. Scanning barcodes in Gucci advertisements give customers access to a special site that allows them to download icons, photos, and wallpapers for their phones and browse Gucci's Joy Collection of accessories. The Japanese have all the fun with gadgets! [WWD]
Tom Ford, diet guru: "If I gain more than two or three pounds, like I have right now, I’m
going to eat vegetables tonight. I don’t ever cut out vodka and tonics.
My trick is that if I eat vegetables at night three or four days in a
row, I quickly snap back to my ideal weight." [Fashionista]
Banana Republic launches BR Monogram, a line of classic Banana Republic styles, so you'll always have a place to find a cardigan for an unexpected dinner date. [Fashionista]
Wii-mania, Guitar-hero-addiction and Rock Band-fever have struck the hotel industry. Some hip hotels offer Wii and Xbox rentals to entertainment-deprived guests. [Engadget]
See Michael Kors love Dolly Parton and American Idol. See Michael Kors attend American Idol taping when contestants singing Dolly Parton songs. See Michael Kors tape a public service announcement for Idol Gives Back. [WWD]
Your StyleList reviewed the past Out 1400 honorees and took attendance of all the fashion designers between 1994 and 2006. Curious to find out who made the cut? Hope on over to the Out 100 blog for a fashion reunion. Lucky for you, someone spiked the punch.
Who has made the Out 100 list most? Here's a tally of our students who made the honor roll more than once:
Marc Jacobs - 5 Tom Ford - 4 Todd Oldham - 4 John Bartlett - 3 Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared - 3 Giorgio Armani - 2 Karl Lagerfeld - 2 Michael Kors - 2 Robert Duffy - 2
Ah, the scarf. The Fall/Winter staple that ups your style quotient and keeps your sensitive neck toasty while braving the bitter bitter cold. Each season, scarves get a makeover—not too long ago, the long, skinny wrap reigned supreme and more recently, thicker, impossibly long versions grew in popularity. This year, the scarf gets chunky and reaches new heights in size—in other words, the cowl neck is making a comeback. Check out the cashmere cowl neck scarf from Michael Kors.
Let's be honest, the length doesn't always matter as long as it's thick enough to keep you satisfied.
If you're not familiar with the cowlneck, think of it like a loosely-knit tube sock for your neck. Madeleine Vionnet made the style popular in the 1930s among women and it has remained a staple style for sweaters among the fairer sex. Now, it's jumping the gender divide to wrap itself around the necks of men. Straight guys won't dare to sport the style it for a couple more seasons because they might feel like an uncircumcised penis. It's a great style. With a cowl neck scarf, you won't have to rewrap it each time the wind meddles with your carefully styled accessory—and you're less likely to lose it, too. Check out another photo after the jump!
Cashmere cowl neck scarf, Michael Kors, $695, call 212-452-4685
Gay men love fashion, and fashion loves gay men. Is it something in our jeans? Celebrating this long tradition, Stylelist exists to offer advice, tips, and the occasional catty observation on celebrity style coups and faux pas.
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