The End of Bling?

Fashion Heavyweight Antoine Arnault, who is the heir to LVMH – Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, recently told London’s The Telegraph quote: “We are going to enter an era in which logo and ostentation is going to be less successful. It will be about real quality.”

While we all love a great cocktail ring or bedazzled over-the-shoulder bag, prehaps Mr. Arnault speaks some truth. Recent reports say that the economy is failing, and that is sure to show in the coming fashion lines. For instance, Kim Kardashian is clearly not liked in the  UK, as her company ShoeDazzle is not producing great numbers and will cease production at the end of the month. As well as discount haven GILT is currently down a CEO and closing offices left and right!

However, do not throw out your jewels just yet! You can still adorn an outfit with a nice set of chandelier earrings  or a flashy tennis bracelet. The longer the are out of the fashion pages the soon they become vintage – and lets be honest, that makes them all the more fabulous!

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People Are Talking About: Eddie Redmayne

You know you know have officially made it when you get a spread in American Vogue, but that’s not 29 year old Eddie Redmayne’s only claim to fame. We, here in the States, probably recognize him from the blockbuster My Week With Marilyn, where Redmayne starred opposite Michelle Williams.

However, Eddie Redmayne is more familiar and more comfortable on the stage in the native country of England. Premiering almost 10 years ago as Viola in a very notable all-male production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Redmayne was a boy who played a girl…posing as a boy. Now, Redmayne can be seen in London portraying the title role of King Richard in Shakespeare’s Richard II, which opened on December 6th at the Donmar Warehouse.

Eddie Redmayne took a short break from preparing for his lastest role to jump over to Ibiza – tough life! Below are some steamy shots of him with the ever-fabulous Karlie Kloss.

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Hopefully Mr. Redmayne will be gracing the silver screen very soon!

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Vogue UK Goes Blogger

Typically you would hear that the other way…get super excited about your favorite blogger, or maybe you, showing up in the pages of Vogue.  So here’s a twist, Vogue took a dive in the life and style of a fashion blogger.  Comfortable in her lavish hotel room, the model is emulating what bloggers do best – showing off their finds and mastering the self timer.  Photographed by Raymond Meier, the shoot is fun and if this was a real blog we’d all be sartorially stalking her.

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Models Own Bottleshop

We definitely need something like this in the States… in Boston please, if that’s not too much to ask.

The innovative European cosmetic brand, Models Own, will launch this new bottleshop shopping experience in April in a Westfield London mall opposite Top Shop, Apple, and Zara.

Rather than a typical boring box-shop, Models Own has gone one step further. “At Models Own we like to do things differently”, says Mark Rodol, CEO. “You hear about other brands trying to create ‘immersive shopping experiences’ so we’ve taken this literally by asking people to actually shop in the world’s largest bottle of nail polish!”

While we may be a little jealous, we’re excited about the launch and hey, it’ll give us something to do next time we’re in Westfield.

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So Chic at the Gym with Michi

Sometimes a whole new workout wardrobe is all the motivation you need to haul ass to the gym, well, active-wear label Michi believes so anyway.  There’s just something extremely motivating when you feel sexy while working out and Michi’s Spring 2012 lookbook has exactly what every woman needs to shove aside those sad old sweatpants and slip into something a little more….secret spy.

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Kaia Gerber for Young Versace

Who’s that now?

Ten year old Kaia Gerber, the daughter of Cindy Crawford, is the new face of Young Versace – a first line collection for boys and girls aged from 0-12.

“Like her mother, Kaia has a very special gift. The camera really, really loves her,” said Donatella Versace, Creative Director of Versace. “Having Cindy on-set for the shoot took me back to all the amazing Avedon shoots we worked on together. It was such a special treat watching Kaia walk in her mother’s footsteps!”

The campaign was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and art directed by Giovanni Bianco.  We’re excited to see if Kaia is in it for the long haul… starting a model career with Versace isn’t too shabby.

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Only Two Days Until KARL!

We are only two days away from the much anticipated line KARL, Karl Lagerfeld’s lower-priced line that will be unveiled exclusively on net-a-porter.com. The collection will include over 70 pieces including bags, dresses, pants, shirts, shoes, skirts, sweatshirts, and t-shirts and will be revealed through a coordinated global launch with events in Paris, New York, London, Berlin and Sydney.

Oh and the fun continues…

Five pop-up window shops, showcasing NET-A-PORTER’s edit of KARL displayed on vinyl graphics, will be revealed in select locations worldwide. Using the NET-A-PORTER KARL app, powered by Aurasma, visitors can shop and win by scanning products using their iPhone or iPad2. In addition, visitors to the window shop will receive limited edition KARL goodie bags and t-shirts, with the first fifty visitors receiving a pair of iconic KARL leather gloves or a collar from the collection.

Alongside the launch activity at the pop-up window shop, the celebrations continue in Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris. A mysterious cube that appeared on Friday January 20 will be officially opened by Karl Lagerfeld, revealing previously unseen film footage as well as further opportunities to shop and win.

Global window shop locations are:

375 Bleecker Street, New York

Wednesday January 25 – 10.30am

176 Boulevard St Germain, Paris

Wednesday January 25 – 4.30pm

Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris

Wednesday January 25 – 4.30pm

Taubenstrasse 14, Berlin

Wednesday January 25 – 4.30pm

178 Campbell Pde Bondi Beach, Sydney

Thursday January 26 – 12pm

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Eleven Paris X Terry Richardson

Model Favorites Ash Stymest and Tali Lennox are the new faces of  Eleven Paris.  The Parisian brand called upon controversial photographer Terry Richardson to shoot their new SS12 campaign, throwing his signature thick framed glasses into a few shots. And if that wasn’t enough Terry for you, the featured accessory of the shoot was those two adorable youngsters dressed in Terry’s trademark plaid.

 

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Jason Wu for Target Commercial

The Jason Wu for Target collection is only two weeks away and we’re dying to see what he’s got up his sleeve for the super affordable mega-store.  Check out the latest commercial featuring the line’s mascot, Milu.

 

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LV for Life?

Perhaps not for life, but Marc Jacobs says he is staying put! All the fashion world has been abuzz about whether or not Marc Jacobs would be stepping up as the head of Dior. As most know, the ex-designer for Dior, John Galliano, was removed from the label after a… “manic episode”?

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Jacobs, who is the head of both Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton, recently explained to Vogue:
“There have been on-and-off conversations about Dior. I don’t know; maybe years from now, I may end up going someplace else, maybe Dior. But right now I am at Vuitton, and all that matters to me is that that’s where I am and I’m going to keep doing my thing.”

While we would love to see what Marc would do with Dior, Marc said “I am at Vuitton, and I am very happy there” – We’re happy you’re there too!

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