>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —We've seen bits and pieces of Matthew Williamson's H&M line — and here's a video interview with him talking about the collection — but now we've got a glimpse of the first campaign image with Daria Werbowy. Model and designer traveled all the way to Mexico to shoot what could be a studio shot, but the airtime was done for the sunlight on the Mexican beach. Grazia has behind-the-scenes pictures of the shoot with Solve Sundsbo, Daria posing on a platform of water. Matthew is also supposed to be in the campaign, but we'll have to wait for subsequent shots to see that. [Fem, Grazia]
Posts for March 25th 2009
Coutorture Community Must Reads 03/25/09
The Bare Skinny created a celebrity trend report on this season's one-sided frocks.
The Bridal Blog found an interesting and affordable centerpiece idea using spools of thread.
Le City Kitty discovered illustrator Beatrice Boyle's t-shirt range for Browns in London.
Senora Cartera posted on a new Louis Vuitton handbag set to launch in the Monogram line.
In The Showroom: Centre For Fashion Enterprise Pop-Up Showroom

We've just returned from an appointment we now anxiously look forward to every season... a pop-up showroom which hosts the most exciting emerging designers in London. This season the event took place in a beautiful penthouse suite at the very downtown SoHo Grand and we were once again lucky enough to see all kinds of hot-off-the-runway goodies and chat with the designers in person. Before we get into those exciting reports, we have mention to the organization that made this all happen: Centre For Fashion Enterprise. This amazing organization invests time, money, and resources in emerging designers and their businesses for two years at a time. Enterprise alumni include Erdem, Manish Arora, and Marios Schwab to name a few. We'll be bringing you our reports from the showroom throughout the week. Stay tuned!
Sustainable Luxury Conference: New Delhi 2009
Beginning last night in New Delhi, the International Herald Tribune held its eighth annual luxury business conference focusing on sustainability. Today Suzy Menkes reported on the conference and the topics addressed by the fashion industry's key players. Notable speakers included Nicolas Ghesquière on "Sustaining Creativity From Past To Future", Dries Van Noten on "Working With India", and François-Henri Pinault on "Towards Responsible Luxury". Check out a few press photos from the conference and all of Menkes' articles from the conference right here.
Fall 2009 Ad Campaign Rumors: Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein
>> Just yesterday we were talking about the general direction of Fall 2009 ad campaigns and who might be the lucky girls, and already we've got some more concrete rumors.
First up, a surprise: Balenciaga is not one of the major brands to go with a single girl that was mentioned yesterday — instead, they're going with a group — of celebrities, at that — lensed by Steven Meisel. In the past seasons, Nicholas Ghesquiere has used Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jennifer Connelly — will they reprise their roles, or is he going with an entirely new look? I'm leaning toward the latter.
As for Calvin Klein, Francisco Costa is rumored to have chosen Monika "Jac" Jagaciak, one of the standout faces of the season, for the main Collection campaign — as an exclusive, just as he did with Anna Selezneva for Spring 2009. And it seems Stefano Pilati is continuing his super obsession at Yves Saint Laurent — past seasons have seen Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss was just photographed for an upcoming fragrance. Now, Christy Turlington is rumored to have been shot for Fall 2009.
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>> THE MODELIZER —Thanks to The Selby, we've seen the innards of Erin Wasson's Manhattan pad; now Interview has a few snapshots of the Venice Beach house she's lived in for six years — the one with the half-pipe in the backyard and a fully-insulated, electricity-laced treehouse. The self-described "total gypsy" who "start[s] getting the jitters" after two weeks in one place is well on her way to keeping those away. As for that goal to edit down her wardrobe and "be very Japanese, where you have one rolling rack and it's like your four T-shirts, your five dresses, your two pairs of jeans," last weekend's garage sale must have done some damage; she ended up making $8,000 for charity. [Interview, Times UK, Guardian UK, Rogue Status]
Priestess NYC Gives Bodycon And Statement Jewelry A Thumbs Up
We recently happened upon this emerging label, Priestess NYC, interviewed in 2008 by our Network Partner, Chic & Untroubled. Texas born designer Cody Ross worked as a financial analyst in Asia for many years before scooting off to London (and then New York) to become a fashion designer. As a designer Ross brings to the table an enthusiastic contemporary perspective fully stocked with body-con pieces and loose-but-short frocks. Ross also put out a jewelry range this spring, which amps up the futuristic vibe thanks to the statement-making tubular shapes. To learn more about Priestess NYC and to see the full Spring 2009 collection, click on the title link above.
Quote Of The Day: Rick Owens Talks About Advertising
Shopping: Yves Saint Laurent Does Luxe Jumpsuits

Jumpsuits are all the rage this season and no one offered luxe examples in as many fabrications as did Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent. Net-a-Porter's exclusive with the label gives YSL fans an option under two thousand dollars but, other than that, these jumpsuits will cost you a pretty penny. Beautifully tailored that they are, one might rationalize the price by comparing them to made-to-measure suits.
Japan Fashion Week: Support Surface Fall 2009
Tokyo 03/25/09. Photos by YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP/Getty Images & Japan Fashion Organization.

