You know by now that Beyonce is fronting H&M‘s summer campaign. Just thought you’d like to see the pictures, in case you missed it. (Photos courtesy: H&M)
FastCompany Names 100 Most Creative People in Business 2013 — Kind of Misses the Point
Let’s try to forget for a minute that the majority of FastCompany‘s list of “The 100 Most Creative People in Business” is woefully void of fashion designers. Let’s try to forget, again, for a minute that the few fashion-industry natives … Continue reading
Ottavio Missoni Dies at 92
Sad news out of Sumirago today: Ottavio Missoni, founder of the eponymous fashion brand with his wife Rosita, has passed away at 92. The company has posted a tribute in the form of a timeline of achievements on their website. … Continue reading
PPR to Become Kering in June
PPR has announced plans to change it’s name to Kering, pending approval of the annual general meeting to be held on June 18. PPR is the group that owns numerous fashion favorites, including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, … Continue reading
Anna Wintour Named Condé Nast Artistic Director
Condé Nast just can’t get enough of the wonderful Anna Wintour. I know it’s not exactly un-biased to deem her as such—does “fabulous” sit better with you? Don’t care! Anyway, Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue and editorial director of Teen Vogue, … Continue reading
Pantone Reveals Spring 2013 Fashion Color Report
The official Pantone 2013 Color of the Year is Emerald (17-5641). Woo! I definitely prefer this to the the ill-fated “honeysuckle” pick of 2011. But I will miss 2012′s Tangerine Tango (dream!). Not to be left out are the rest of … Continue reading
Balenciaga to Name Alexander Wang as Creative Director
Yep! WWD.com reports that Balenciaga “market sources” plan to reveal Alexander Wang as exiting Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquiere‘s successor. Ghesquiere will step down from his fashion house high post Friday, November 30. WWD contributor Miles Socha notes Balenciaga officials had … Continue reading
Frida Giannini is Pregnant!
Get ready for some adorably chic baby wear! The Cut reports that Gucci‘s Creative Director Frida Giannini is preggo. She is expecting with Gucci CEO Patrizio di Marco, with whom she announced she was having a two-year relationship last October.
How to Shop Online (And Not Get Screwed)
Gilt, Rue La La, ideeli, HauteLook — we’ve all been there. What else have we all been? Completely excited and anxious, anticipating our latest purchase, an amazing deal we found online and just couldn’t resist. Seven for All Mankind jeans … Continue reading
Louis Vuitton on the Red Carpet
Kristen Stewart (I apologize in advance, as she is the vehicle) hung out and smoked with waved to fans on the red carpet for a Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 photocall in Tokyo while looking so, so fabulous in … Continue reading
