Posts for October 19th 2011

Nicolas Sarkozy Oct 19, 2011

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Gives Birth to a Daughter, Giulia

>> French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave birth to a daughter — her first child with her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy — today in Paris.

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>> French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave birth to a daughter — her first child with her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy — today in Paris. The baby — whose name is unknown — was delivered around 8 p.m. this evening and is the first child born to a ruling French leader since Napoleon. Prior to giving birth, Bruni-Sarkozy had said she will not be releasing baby photos. The child is the fourth for Sarkozy, who has three sons from two previous marriages, while Bruni-Sarkozy, 43, has a son from a previous relationship. [People]

UPDATE: The Sarkozys have named their daughter Giulia, Bruni announced on her official website: "I am deeply touched by the many messages of congratulations that I have received since the birth of our daughter Giulia. On this happy occasion, my husband joins me in expressing our warmest thanks to all those of you who sent us these tokens of your kindness." [HuffPo]

Tom Ford Visionaries Documentary Film Trailer & Clips [Video]

Tom Ford Oct 19, 2011

Preview the Upcoming Tom Ford Documentary

>> The Visionaries: Tom Ford documentary that has been promised for some time now — "You know I've never let anyone film me like this before," Ford tells the cameras — finally has a premiere date.

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>> The Visionaries: Tom Ford documentary that has been promised for some time now — "You know I've never let anyone film me like this before," Ford tells the cameras — finally has a premiere date.

This Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on OWN is it: when Ford talks about being laughed at for wanting to make a movie and gives a tour of his design studio. Director Michael Bonfiglio, who followed Ford — all access — from his return to womenswear in September 2010 through this past February when he opened his Los Angeles store, says of filming the designer: "I think the most memorable thing, actually, was when I finally showed Tom a rough cut of the film. I flew to Los Angeles to show it to him, and I was very nervous. Given how particular he is about his work — and especially because he's a filmmaker — I was anticipating leaving the screening with ten pages of notes about things he wanted changed. We screened it at a hotel, and he brought one of his colleagues to watch it with us. I sat a little bit behind him, so I could see his reactions as he watched — and about 10 minutes in, I could tell he was pleased. When it was over, he had a big smile on his face, told me he loved it, and essentially had no notes — aesthetic or otherwise."

The trailer and a few clips from the film, below.

The trailer:

Ford gives a tour of his design studio in London:

Ford on the day he left Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent:

Ford talks about why he returned to fashion:

madewell Oct 19, 2011

See All the Looks — Accessories, Too — From the Madewell Spring 2012 Presentation

>> In a room strewn with moss and wildflowers deep inside J.Crew HQ earlier today, Madewell presented a collection of highly covetable separates and want-now accessories for Spring 2012.

by Christina Perez

>> In a room strewn with moss and wildflowers deep inside J.Crew HQ earlier today, Madewell presented a collection of highly covetable separates and want-now accessories for Spring 2012. Though denim is still a major focus for the brand — chambray shirts and a new line of workwear-inspired heritage jeans were on display — the real draw for the coming season are the ultra-wearable tops, jackets, skirts, and dresses that effortlessly walk the line between downtown and down home. Silhouettes were straightforward and drawn from a palette of earthy solids, washed-out primaries, graphic stripes, and easy prints. Accessories, too, were super appealing — and a bit more grownup than in seasons past: Candy-hued flats were pointy toed, and there were even peekaboo pumps and refined ankle booties in richly colored suede. An up-close look at Spring 2012 presentation, here in the slideshow.

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Loeffler Randall Oct 19, 2011

Loeffler Randall Spring 2012

>> Activewear that hits a highly feminized note is a big story for next season — and Loeffler Randall's Spring 2012 collection manages to strike that sporty-pretty balance perfectly.

by Christina Perez

>> Activewear that hits a highly feminized note is a big story for next season — and Loeffler Randall's Spring 2012 collection manages to strike that sporty-pretty balance perfectly. Here, designer Jessie Randall has mixed tech fabrics like Velcro, mesh, and wetsuit neoprene with natural materials like raffia, leather, and canvas — all in a Fragonard-inspired palette of Popsicle pinks, delicate nudes, and Springtime greens. Silhouettes are easy going with plenty of appeal; amidst Randall's signature twist-knot flats, there are also chunky platforms and high-rise pumps as well as a new round-peg heel shape. Also in the mix: metallic polka-dots, textural snakeskin, and a nice dose of contrast neon. Click through to see the whole collection, now.

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macy's Oct 19, 2011

Doo.Ri to Collaborate With Macy's Come February

>> Fresh off dressing Michelle Obama for a state dinner with South Korea's president and first lady last Thursday, Doo-Ri Chung has been signed for an upcoming Macy's collaboration.

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>> Fresh off dressing Michelle Obama for a state dinner with South Korea's president and first lady last Thursday, Doo-Ri Chung has been signed for an upcoming Macy's collaboration.

Chung's collection, which hits Macy's for eight weeks starting Feb. 15, will include her signature draped jersey, knitwear, and art-inspired prints on short- and maxi-length dresses, leggings, blouses, and trench coats, priced $39 to $159. “The customer is very different from whom we’ve catered to before, but I really didn’t have to adapt. Macy’s wanted to keep the design level high. I didn’t feel the challenge was very different,” Chung said.

Chung is the fifth designer to collaborate with Macy's; although, the retailer would not disclose any designer it is working with past Chung, officials did note the series is resonating and will continue through at least 2012 with other designers.

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