Posts for January 28th 2013

Chanel Diamond Video: The 1932 Bijoux de Diamants Collection
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Like a Diamond in the Sky: Chanel's New Video Is Mesmerizing

Gabrielle Chanel may be known for pearls, but there was once another lustrous gem in her life.
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Gabrielle Chanel may be known for pearls, but there was once another lustrous gem in her life. This just-released video tells the story of how in 1932 Chanel created her first and only collection devoted entirely to diamonds. By creating settings that eliminated the need for clasps and by mounting the stones almost invisibly in an array of asterisk and shooting-star shapes, Chanel paved the way for a whole new style of fine jewelry. "I wanted to shower women in constellations," the designer explained.

Watch as the story of Bijoux de Diamants is told through a captivating collage, animation, and archival footage. Like with the most glittering of jewels, you won't be able to look away.


February 2013 Fashion Magazine Covers | Pictures
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Fall in Love: the February 2013 Magazine Covers Are Here (New!)

There's a definite sense of romance in some of the February magazine covers that have been released so far.
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There's a definite sense of romance in some of the February magazine covers that have been released so far. Love's black and white shots of Cara Delevingne and Edie Campbell, for example, are used for the magazine's "Clean Issue," while Vanity Fair's picture of Jennifer Lawrence biting a daisy is underpinned by a declaration that the actress is the "world's most desirable woman."

That celebration of youth and beauty will undoubtedly continue as stars like Lawrence and Anne Hathaway (who covers February's issue of Harper's Bazaar UK) head down the many red carpets of awards season. But don't count out the models: Constance Jablonski is adorned with purple and white flowers on the cover of Vogue China, and Anja Rubik's clean and simple cover of Elle UK is no less striking.

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Peter Som Will Present a Digital Fashion Show For Fall 2013
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Peter Som's Fall 2013 Show Will Happen — and Everyone Can Watch

Fashion is a fast moving industry, and never has that seemed more apparent than in the last couple days.
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Fashion is a fast moving industry, and never has that seemed more apparent than in the last couple days. Actually, scratch that. Never has that seemed more apparent than just this morning. First came news that Betsey Johnson — who had previously said she would not put on a show this season — had "changed her mind." Now there's news that another designer's reportedly canceled show will go on as usual. Sort of.

According to a press release, Peter Som will present his Fall 2013 collection the day after next month's New York Fashion Week wraps, but the show won't take place in real time or in front of a live audience as per usual. Instead, Som will be streaming his show digitally, and in doing so is joining the growing legion of designers who are foregoing classic runway formats for online shows. Other brands to have gone this route in the past include See by Chloé, Pierre Balmain, and ICB by Prabal Gurung — and all shows have been largely regarded as successes.

And why not? The digital format not only allows the industry a little breathing time during a frenzied week, but it also offers a great alternative to designers who may feel strapped by the burden of putting on a traditional show. "It's designed to fall into a budget bracket that is between a static presentation and a full runway show," KCD co-president Ed Filipowski told Vogue UK, in regards to the burgeoning trend. "We're trying to fill a gap; to provide a service and create something in addition to what is already available." With today's designers juggling collaborations, reality TV, cosmetic launches, and mainline collections shown four times a year, it's easy to understand why a digital show would be very appealing.

But this season, that appeal is going mass. For the first time, it won't just be industry folk who can log on to watch the show. Nope, this season everyone and anyone who wants to can have a virtual front row seat. "The log-in response from non-invitees was tremendous and as it continued to grow with each digital show," Rachna Shah, digital managing director of KCD — the agency at the forefront of putting on this kind of show experience —  explained in a press release. "It became necessary to respond to our client’s request to open the platform's doors wider for greater exposure."

Peter Som's Fall 2013 digital show will stream on Friday, Feb. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. EST on digitalfashionshows.com. Viewers will also find information about the collection, including an interview with the designer, and backstage beauty shots. Other designers who are showing digitally this season include Alexander Plokhov (Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. EST) and Pierre Balmain (Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. EST).

T by Alexander Wang Spring 2013 Campaign With Bon Qui Qui
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Tom Ford Gives Justin Timberlake a Suit & Tie, and Alexander Wang Teams With Bon Qui Qui

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.
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    All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Tom Ford and Justin Timberlake joined forces for the singer's soon-to-be released album. Ford established the style for the cover artwork and Timberlake's latest music video, Suit & Tie, even features bespoke tailored pieces from the designer. [Vogue UK]

  • A bag that was on the same plane as Viottorio Missoni has surfaced on the island of Curacao. [WWD]

  • A 17th-century masterpiece by Charles Le Brun was discovered in Coco Chanel's suite at The Ritz Paris. The painting will be auctioned by Christie's for an estimated $673,000 with proceeds going to charity. [Telegraph]

  • Alexander Wang will introduce the ads for his T by Alexander Wang Spring 2013 collection with a little help from Bon Qui Qui. The designer has revived a 2007 MADtv sketch for a short film that also features Simon Doonan and Alessandra Ambrosio. The short will debut online this Wednesday. [Style.com]

  • Graydon Carter of Vanity Fair was recently spotted waiting a table of socialites at Beatrice Inn. He "didn’t wear an apron, but he did memorize and tell them the specials and pour their wine," a source said. The act was part of an auction item from the CFDA and Vogue Fashion For Sandy Relief initiative. [New York Post]

  • Paper Magazine's website has a new look. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Anya Ziourova's beauty secret? Ice water. "Every morning I splash my face with ice-cold water. That always comes first," the Tatler Russia and Allure Russia editor said. "It's really good for your skin because it makes your pores smaller, and your skin gets tighter." [Into the Gloss]

  • Fendi will fund a restoration of the fountains of Rome, starting with the Trevi. [WWD]

  • Marc Jacobs says he chose the motif of twins for his Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 ad campaign to underscore the collection's repetitious checkerboard pattern. [Elle]

  • The Barneys New York warehouse sale will once again be held online. [Racked]

  • The show journal for Hedi Slimane's debut collection of Saint Laurent menswear (below) features artwork by graphic designer Brian Roettinger. [AnotherMag]


Valentino Sale at The Outnet
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Sneak Peek: Valentino Lands at The Outnet This Week

Because Valentino is just so incredibly covetable, it's always exciting when it suddenly becomes even a little more accessible.
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Valentino Sale at The Outnet

Because Valentino is just so incredibly covetable, it's always exciting when it suddenly becomes even a little more accessible. Imagine, then, how our hearts went all aflutter when we heard about this: on Tuesday, Jan. 29, The Outnet will reveal a whole treasure trove of the brand's accessories, shoes, and clothing — all for prices up to 75 percent off. And there are some real gems to choose from, too: sandals adorned with rosettes of lace (originally $965, now $385), a studded wool and leather coat (originally $5,500, now $1,210), and a turquoise and crystal embellished clutch (originally $3,080, now $1,080).

Pieces won't arrive online until 11 a.m. EST, but here's a little sneak peek of what you can expect to find.

Photos courtesy of The Outnet

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Betsey Johnson Fall 2013 Fashion Week Show Is Not Cancelled
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The Show Must Go On: Betsey Johnson Will Present at NYFW After All

After last week's announcement that Betsey Johnson would not be presenting at New York Fashion Week this season, fans of the cartwheeling, tutu-wearing, glitter-loving designer were left seriously disappointed.
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After last week's announcement that Betsey Johnson would not be presenting at New York Fashion Week this season, fans of the cartwheeling, tutu-wearing, glitter-loving designer were left seriously disappointed. But never fear, Betsey-philes: Johnson's changed her mind. "I just could not stay away from Fashion Week," she said in a press release. "I wanted to do this for myself and for all of my fans to show that I still got it and I am not going anywhere!"

Thank goodness. Even though the 70-year-old is currently filming a reality show and promised she'd "be cartwheeling through Lincoln Center" whether she held a fashion show or not, New York Fashion Week just wouldn't be the same without her infamous runway antics.

The Betsey Johnson Fall 2013 show will take place at Lincoln Center on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.