Posts for March 21st 2012

Tom Ford

Selita Ebanks Debuts Lingerie Line, Tom Ford's Anti-Bullying Campaign

>> Get caught up on all today's news in our daily roundup.



>> Get caught up on all today's news in our daily roundup.

  • Supermodel Selita Ebanks added the title "swimwear designer" to her resume this week when she debuted her new line of bathing suts on BET's Rip The Runway. Ebanks, famous for her stint as a Victoria's Secret Angel and a model for Ralph Lauren and Sports Illustrated, called her collection "very confident, sexy and independent." No word yet on whether a confident, sexy, and independent line of sportswear is in the works too. [Stylelist]

  • Tom Ford has teamed up with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network — otherwise known as GLSEN — to help create the next PSA for the organization's Think Before You Speak campaign. Ford, who dabbles in film when he's not designing luxurious clothing, has invited budding filmmakers to submit commercials for the campaign. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles for GLSEN's annual Respect Awards later this year, where the commercial will be screened. [The Cut]

  • Vogue now has an official outpost in The Netherlands. The international edition debuted its first issue this week, with models Romee Strijd, Ymre Stiekema, and Josefien Rodermans posing for the Marc de Groot-shot cover. [The Fashion Spot]
Simon Spurr

Simon Spurr Suspends PR Operations After Designer's Exit

>> Anyone requesting samples from Simon Spurr is out of luck — the company has stopped loaning out clothing, and halted its public relations activities, in the wake of Spurr's departure.



>> Anyone requesting samples from Simon Spurr is out of luck — the company has stopped loaning out clothing, and halted its public relations activities, in the wake of Spurr's departure.

Sarvie Nasseri, who handles public relations for the men's clothing company, told WWD in an email that “at this time all p.r. is on hold." The hold is only temporary, but until it's lifted, Spurr won't be lending clothing to magazines or celebrities who want to wear them for red carpet appearances.

Spurr left his company last Friday – two days after being nominated for for the CFDA Award for menswear. To date, neither he nor the executives who are still at the company have commented on his departure, but it's understood that cofounder Judd Nyles wants to keep the line open without Spurr.

Tom Ford

Watch — Tom Ford's Entire Fall 2012 Collection Revealed

>> Tom Ford has made a point of keeping his women's wear collections under wraps for months after he shows them — but today, he's given the world a first look at his Fall 2012 line.

>> Tom Ford has made a point of keeping his women's wear collections under wraps for months after he shows them — but today, he's given the world a first look at his Fall 2012 line.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence have worn dresses from the collection on various red carpets, but the video includes images of every dress, coat, and shoe Ford created for Fall. It's ultraluxurious — Ford didn't hesitate to use brightly colored fur or exotic skins. And because of that — and stylistic details like strong pointed shoulders and aggressive metal hardware on bags and dresses – this collection is one of Ford's strongest and most wearable to date. Take a look at the video below.

Alberta Ferretti

See All the Pieces From Alberta Ferretti's Macy's Impulse Collaboration

>> All of the pieces from Alberta Ferretti's collaboration with Macy's Impulse have been revealed, and every dress, skirt, and top is primed for Summer.
Alberta Ferretti Macy's Impulse Pictures

>> All of the pieces from Alberta Ferretti's collaboration with Macy's Impulse have been revealed, and every dress, skirt, and top is primed for Summer.

The collection manages to be very comprehensive, despite its limited nature. There's no shortage of simple shirts and dresses for daytime, but there are a number of dramatic floor-length gowns that would be perfectly appropriate at night. Ferretti called the collection "fresh and bright," and we agree — these pieces are exactly the kind of eye-catching and engaging clothes the season calls for.

Everything in the collection is priced between $49 and $119, and will be sold at 185 Macy's locations across the country starting April 17.