Posts for April 20th 2010

Calvin Klein

>> Calvin Klein Reportedly Discontinues Use of Size Zero Models —Francisco Costa recently said that always casting the youngest, freshest-faced models was becoming "a little too formulaic" for him, and now it appears he's been swayed by the current push for healthier-appearing models, too.

>> Calvin Klein Reportedly Discontinues Use of Size Zero Models —Francisco Costa recently said that always casting the youngest, freshest-faced models was becoming "a little too formulaic" for him, and now it appears he's been swayed by the current push for healthier-appearing models, too. Costa, who is rumored to have chosen Lara Stone to represent a number of the Calvin Klein lines come Fall, has also reportedly done away with casting size 0-2 models in favor of size 2-4 models. As 1 Management's Christopher Michael notes, "a sign of the times indeed." [@TheCreatrix]

Coachella

Lacoste Hosts Lake Bell, Alexa Chung, and Rachel Bilson For Coachella Pool Party

Earlier this week Lacoste hosted a pool party during day two of the desert music festival in Indio and invited a few fashionable friends.

Earlier this week Lacoste hosted a pool party during day two of the desert music festival in Indio and invited a few fashionable friends. Kristen Stewart, Rachel Bilson, Emile Hirsch, Lake Bell, Camilla Belle, Paul Walker, and Alexa Chung (who said having good underwear was the ultimate Coachella must-have) were all in attendance scooping up Lacoste gear, playing bocce, and listening to special guests Vampire Weekend and DJ Tennessee Thomas. Lacoste also sponsored peace program The Voice Project at the event, with on-site studios for talent to record live sessions for the charitable foundation.

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Versace Reveals 2010 Home Collection at Milan's Design Week

Design Week in Milan saw the unveiling of Versace’s 2010 Home collection.


Design Week in Milan saw the unveiling of Versace’s 2010 Home collection. Donatella Versace's current furniture and glass home decor line is colorful, over-the-top, and exactly what you would expect from the more-is-more Milanese fashion designer. The Sunburst round table with chromed metal legs (above), ornate multicolored armchairs, and Baroque-inspired pillows will all be available in Versace stores this fall along with a blown glassware collection in collaboration with Italian brand Venini (below).

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Estrella Archs Exits Emanuel Ungaro, Giles Deacon to Join Brand in Her Stead?

>> "Estrella Archs announces that she has left her job as chief designer of Emanuel Ungaro due to irreconcilable differences related to the creative direction of the brand," a spokesperson for the designer confirmed today.  Archs's departure corroborates news that Ungaro is looking for a new designer.Giles Deacon, who was spotted having lunch on Friday with Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah, has emerged as a likely possibility, although Ungaro declined comment.

>> "Estrella Archs announces that she has left her job as chief designer of Emanuel Ungaro due to irreconcilable differences related to the creative direction of the brand," a spokesperson for the designer confirmed today.  Archs's departure corroborates news that Ungaro is looking for a new designer.

Giles Deacon, who was spotted having lunch on Friday with Ungaro owner Asim Abdullah, has emerged as a likely possibility, although Ungaro declined comment. As of yesterday, sources told WWD a contract with a new designer had yet to be signed.

The brand is reportedly looking to have a more solid design direction and aims to achieve sustainability by 2011; a new designer would mark the fifth creative director for the brand in as many years.

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Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott For Alternative Apparel Launches at Refinery29

Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott for Alternative Apparel Re-imagining the classic tee, designers Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott have teamed up with Alternative Apparel founder Greg Alterman on a capsule collection.

Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott for Alternative Apparel

Re-imagining the classic tee, designers Richard Chai and Jeremy Scott have teamed up with Alternative Apparel founder Greg Alterman on a capsule collection. Sold exclusively at Refinery29, the lineup features a hooded minidress, long sleeve bodysuit, and turtleneck dress by Scott and ruffle-adorned tops by Chai—all in Alternative Apparel's signature, perfectly soft cotton jersey.

Anna Wintour

Fashion in 50 Seconds 04/20/10 Estrella Archs Leaves Ungaro, Anna Wintour's Tribute to Irving Penn

Following rumors of Giles Deacon taking over at Emanuel Ungaro, head designer Estrella Archs has left her position at the French label.

Following rumors of Giles Deacon taking over at Emanuel Ungaro, head designer Estrella Archs has left her position at the French label.

Dree Hemingway is the face of Ferragamo's new fragrance, Attimo. Craig McDean will photograph the advertising campaign.

Melbourne-based TV presenter Ruby Rose and Catherine McNeil are engaged.

"He made me a better editor. He was always in my head…. Irving’s gifts to us will not end.”—Anna Wintour during a Pratt Institute tribute to Irving Penn.

"I moved to London to go to uni at the same time she got scouted, and she’d come and stay in my hall of residence. When you cohabit in your early twenties it’s like being married but without the sex. We still call each other husband and wife."—Henry Holland on model pal Agyness Deyn.

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erin wasson

>> Erin Wasson Wants to Style Britney Spears —Erin Wasson aims to create a whole "lifestyle niche" — "I'm focusing on my Low Luv jewelry line right now and doing more accessories" — but before full-out designing, she tried her hand at styling.  Currently, she says the person she would most like to style is Britney Spears: "I'd love to pull out her hair extensions and fake lashes and get her in her own skin for once—something raw and beautiful.

>> Erin Wasson Wants to Style Britney Spears —Erin Wasson aims to create a whole "lifestyle niche" — "I'm focusing on my Low Luv jewelry line right now and doing more accessories" — but before full-out designing, she tried her hand at styling.  Currently, she says the person she would most like to style is Britney Spears: "I'd love to pull out her hair extensions and fake lashes and get her in her own skin for once—something raw and beautiful. Call me up, Britney." [Teen Vogue]