Posts for November 20th 2008

Women's Wear Daily

RIP, DNR

>> Men's fashion doesn't seem to be the forte over at Conde Nast.  Less than a month ago, Men's Vogue was folded into Vogue, and now the same thing is happening with DNR, Women's Wear Daily's brother menswear publication.After DNR ceases publication Nov.

>> Men's fashion doesn't seem to be the forte over at Conde Nast.  Less than a month ago, Men's Vogue was folded into Vogue, and now the same thing is happening with DNR, Women's Wear Daily's brother menswear publication.

After DNR ceases publication Nov. 24, WWD will absorb all men's coverage, both online and in print.  Come December, a WWDMen's channel will be added to WWD.com, and every Thursday starting in January, WWD will publish in-depth WWDMen's reports.

How times have changed — DNR has been around since 1892 and ironically, WWD was originally a small feature within before it was spun off into its own publication in 1910.

Miu Miu

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL — There were rumors about it yesterday and today comes confirmation: Katie Holmes shot the Spring 2009 ad campaign for Miu Miu today with eight unnamed models — which explains the smoky makeup and slicked-back hair the paparazzi caught her in this evening.  No word on who the campaign photographer is, but based on history, I would guess Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott — unless Miu Miu is pulling a Louis Vuitton this season and going with a new look, too.

>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL — There were rumors about it yesterday and today comes confirmation: Katie Holmes shot the Spring 2009 ad campaign for Miu Miu today with eight unnamed models — which explains the smoky makeup and slicked-back hair the paparazzi caught her in this evening.  No word on who the campaign photographer is, but based on history, I would guess Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott — unless Miu Miu is pulling a Louis Vuitton this season and going with a new look, too. [TFS]

*image: pacific coast news

Tom Ford

Tom Ford Is Not A Single Man, But That Doesn't Mean He Can't Have Fun with the Extras

>> Now that filming is underway on Tom Ford's directorial debut, A Single Man, this is sure to be the first occurrence of many, especially since he's got a 2009 release date on the horizon, but here he is yesterday, in the first photos from the set in LA.  He's got a new role as director, but it's still the same old Tom — who else would he be caught with than two less-than-clothed extras?*image: pacific coast news

>> Now that filming is underway on Tom Ford's directorial debut, A Single Man, this is sure to be the first occurrence of many, especially since he's got a 2009 release date on the horizon, but here he is yesterday, in the first photos from the set in LA.  He's got a new role as director, but it's still the same old Tom — who else would he be caught with than two less-than-clothed extras?
*image: pacific coast news

Proenza Schouler

>> INSIDER WIRE —When they're not out showing off their new covetable line of bags, the boys of Proenza Schouler might be at the organic farm they own in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.  Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough will even "go and take care of the animals," but they leave the slaughtering to the professionals: "It's intense."

>> INSIDER WIRE —When they're not out showing off their new covetable line of bags, the boys of Proenza Schouler might be at the organic farm they own in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.  Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough will even "go and take care of the animals," but they leave the slaughtering to the professionals: "It's intense." [The Cut]

*image: source

Stella McCartney

Coutorture Community Must Reads 11/20/08

Quality content is all you can expect from the blogosphere today, and we've got the links to prove it-- Network Partner Groove Effect reported on Norway-based design label, Fin Oslo, which is eco-friendly and colorful.

Quality content is all you can expect from the blogosphere today, and we've got the links to prove it--

Network Partner Groove Effect reported on Norway-based design label, Fin Oslo, which is eco-friendly and colorful. Goodbye olive, we don't need you anymore!

Our sister site, FabSugar, posted images form the Stella McCartney Spring 2009 lingerie collection because if there's anything that gives a season a jump start, it's fancy undergarments.

The Budget Babe reported on the source of one of our earliest fashion memories, TJ MAXX. In her post you'll learn The Truth About TJ MAXX. Hold on to your hats. 

Dujour Mag clued us in to a collaboration between Tracy Reese and Keds. The Plenty By Tracy Reese collection will feature prints inspired by the designer's Spring 2009 collection. To see the Tracy Reese Spring 2009 collection, click here

 

 

 

Kate Moss

Gisele Flips Her Hair for Blackcowboy

>> A month ago, Gisele Bundchen was spotted in LA taping a music video as favor to a friend, and the finished product for Blackcowboy's "Come On" video has finally debuted.  So will her performance become as iconic as Stephanie Seymour's in "November Rain," the supermodels' in "Freedom" or Kate Moss's in "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself"?  I'm going to go with no.

>> A month ago, Gisele Bundchen was spotted in LA taping a music video as favor to a friend, and the finished product for Blackcowboy's "Come On" video has finally debuted.  So will her performance become as iconic as Stephanie Seymour's in "November Rain," the supermodels' in "Freedom" or Kate Moss's in "I Just Don't Know What to do With Myself"?  I'm going to go with no.

 

Blackcowboy Video "Come On"

 

Handbags

Gucci Tattoo Heart Collection To Benefit UNICEF

When you purchase an item from the Gucci Tattoo Heart Collection, 25% of the sale will go directly to the UNICEF program that supports orphans and children living with HIV and AIDS in Africa.

When you purchase an item from the Gucci Tattoo Heart Collection, 25% of the sale will go directly to the UNICEF program that supports orphans and children living with HIV and AIDS in Africa. We're happy to see that so many companies are giving generously this season, despite losses due to the weak economy. Singer Rihanna was chosen as the spokeswoman for the campaign as her energetic personality, youthful attitude, and personal style embody the right spirit for this collection. Last night, in New York, an event was held to celebrate the launch of the collection. To see a photo gallery of the event, click here. To see images from the ad campaign and products from the Tattoo Heart Collection, click here. To watch behind the scenes videos, click over to Gucci.com.

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Layering Bodysuits

We've been fans of the bodysuit for as long as we can remember, from our middle school days shopping at The Limited to now.

We've been fans of the bodysuit for as long as we can remember, from our middle school days shopping at The Limited to now. The great thing about this basic is that you can find it in just about any weight and sleeve length, and, at all different price points. Start your outfit off with one of these bodysuits and start layering--in the winter, it might not get too much visibility but at least you'll know that your outfit looks good from the inside out. Plus, our studies show that men love them. You know, just saying.