كانون الثاني 2012
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Though the would be Republican Presidential candidates have dominated the news cycle for the past year, President Obama is finally about to jump into the election game. His doing so with help from the fashion industry may sound strange, but New York’s creative elite has long supported the President—and not just because of his stylish wife. Twenty-two designers have signed up to participate in Runway to Win, a (hopefully) star-studded benefit hosted by Scarlett Johansson next month featuring clothes and accessories whipped by big names like Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, rag & bone and Narciso Rodriguez. WWD reports that some companies, like LVMH, were hesitant to get involved for fear of “alienating their brands from Republican voters,” which may explain the absence of Donna Karan, who’s been a very vocal Obama supporter in the past. The initiative officially launches on Thursday, when you can buy everything at runwaytowin.com. All of the profits will go straight to the Obama-Biden campaign.
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Photo: Mert & Marcus for Tod's
‘Tis the season for spring campaigns! Though brands like Prada and Balenciaga released their ads before the holidays, there’s been an onslaught of glossy new images this week from bigwigs like Chanel and Proenza Schouler. Today, both Tod’s and Jil Sander dropped their new ads. Anne Hathaway’s the face of the former for the second season in a row. The newly engaged actress wrapped herself into a sort of pretzel to show off two bags at once—and a pair of red snakeskin ballet flats. Mert and Marcus shot Hathaway under the creative direction of Fabien Baron. Meanwhile, the Jil Sander ads are very Hitchcockian.
Photo: Willy Vanderperre for Jil Sander
Willy Vanderperre shot Daria Strokous and Natasha Poly in Raf Simons’ couture inspired spring collection. If Sienna Miller‘s baby bump doesn’t get in the way of her playing Tippi Hedren next year, the film’s costume designer should pay her local Jil Sander store a visit.
Photo: Willy Vanderperre for Jil Sander
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Photo: Mikael Jansson for Dior
Few people go from starring in Glitter Barbie commercials to representing the house of Dior, but Mila Kunis isn’t like a lot of the actresses in her ‘genre.’ She’s probably best known for her comedic, one-of-the-boys vibe, but proved, via last year’s Black Swan, that she’s just as comfortable in the dramatic realm. Kunis channels some of the drama (without the crazy) in her new Lady Dior ads. Her Swan co-star, Natalie Portman, fronted the Dior Cherie campaign before taking a break from the public sphere to have her first baby (and issuing harsh words against John Galliano), but Kunis wears a new version of the bag made famous by actresses like Marion Cotillard and Grace Kelly. The campaign was shot by Mikael Jannson and will break in international magazines starting next month. Delphine Arnault told WWD that the brand is, “looking forward to a long relationship with her.” Kunis sounds OK with that, “I can’t say it was the hardest thing to do.”
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At the Paris premiere of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo on Tuesday, Rooney Mara dazzled in a short and sweet Louis Vuitton number. The 26-year old actress wore simple strappy sandals and no jewelry. She kept her makeup low-key as well, pairing a bold lip and a delicately smokey eye with a fresh, natural complexion (a choice that we applaud, considering the overwhelming attack of heavy-tanning celebs on the red carpet). Rooney wore the super-embellished little black frock from Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall 2012 collection, cinched in at the waist with a plain leather belt and kept her hands snug in the secret side pockets for the most of the evening. While we’ve applauded her glamorous goth-warrior-bride look in the past, we’re even happier to see her in something that’s both dark and charming at once. Pump up the glam and understate the accessories with these similarly chic pieces:
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters lace knit dress, $69.
Photo: Courtesy of Dorothy Perkins Dorothy Perkins A-line dress, $69.
Photo: Courtesy of Kurt Geiger Kurt Geiger leather belt, $26.
Photo: Courtesy of Steve Madden Steve Madden wedge sandal, $25.
Photo: Courtesy of Sephora Sephora long-wearing lipstick, $12.
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Photo: Tom Ford
We don’t expect to see Tom Ford collaborating on ice cream cones anytime soon, but the designer has taken the first step toward Karl Lagerfeld-ization—shooting his own campaigns. The designer dropped his spring ads today. You’ll remember that this collection was his first to receive less than 100% rave reviews (and we mean first, like, ever), but it looks great on Mirte Maas in the two campaign images. Ford shot the pictures in Palm Springs (but does that matter?) and they’ll hit magazines starting this March. As for the boy biting Mirte’s ankle? That’s Mathias Bergh.
Photo: Tom Ford
Amber.Stardoll- We love Emma Roberts and her unique since of style. Even though her style is very creative, we noticed that she keeps one staple close at hand: her Zelig leather tote made by Tila March. The bag retails for around $596 we've spotted Emma carrying it everywhere. Which look looks best with Emma's Zelig It Bag?
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- Both Evia Longoria and Katie cassidy sparled in this golden sequin dress from Alice + Olivia. Eva accessorized the dress with nude peep-toe heels and a classy updo while Katie matched it with ark patterned heels and loose curls, and we love the ways both of the girls match this dress! Who do you think wore this lovely Alice+Olivia creation best?
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- We saw Nicky Hilton passing down the streets in West Hollywood yesterday in this rocky outfit. We must say that she can really makes the ripped jeans and a casual tank top to look very rock chic!
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Wes Gordon Spring 12 Just three days into 2012 and already a handful of designers are emerging as the ones to watch this year. Correll Correll, Eighteenth, Haus Alkire, and Sunhee were all awarded the Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation award today, with a $25,000 grant going to each womenswear label. Joining them are Tim Coppens, Dezso by Sara Beltran, and Titania Inglis, who won for menswear, accessories, and sustainable design, respectively. While $25,000 might not seem like much in an industry where backpacks sell for $40,000, the Ecco Domani prize certainly pays off. Previous winners include Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Alexander Wang, and Rag & Bone, among many others. It’s particularly impressive considering that this is just the 11th year that the Italian winemaker is giving out grants. What’s notable about this year’s recipients is just how varied they are—German-born sisters Daphne and Vera Correll launched Correll Correll in 2006, while South Korean designer Sunhee Moon introduced the first collection of her eponymous line just this past fall. The winners were selected from a pool of 200 applicants, all of which must have at least one retail account, with judges like Julie Gilhart, The Fashion Calendar’s Ruth Finley, and Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing making the final decision. But it’s not just the Ecco Domani prize that’s shaping the list of up-and-coming designers in 2012. The Fashion Group International just named the finalists for its 15th annual Rising Star Awards, with Wes Gordon, Nahm, Nonoo, and Stacy Lomman among the labels vying for the title. The winner will be announced at a luncheon at the end of January, with men’s apparel, accessories, retail, and beauty awards also given out. Like the Ecco Domani winners, the Rising Star Award is another barometer of which designers to watch—Joseph Altuzarra took home the prize in 2010.
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Erica Cerulo Sure, there are hundreds of different fashion-centric websites angling for our attention, but there are probably a dozen keeping us interested on a daily basis. The secret to Of a Kind is its simple formula: every week, Erica Cerulo (along with her partner Claire Mazur) choose one designer with whom they collaborate on a limited edition piece. They produce a maximum of 50 pieces of the result and feature the designer on their homepage to help promote the on-the-rise designers. We chatted with Illinois-born Cerulo to learn some of her other secrets.
ELLE: What is your favorite smell?
EC: Lilacs. There were massive lilac bushes in the yard of the house I lived in until I was five, and I delivered bouquets of the flowers to my neighbors. I don’t really remember it, but my sense is that it was adorable.
ELLE: What do you consider the epitome of happiness?
EC: A night with no plans, a home-cooked meal, six episodes of an addictive TV show, the BF, and a couch.
ELLE: How do you define luxury?
EC: Something you don’t need and therefore want more.
ELLE: What is the last dream you remember?
EC: I never remember my dreams! So I’m going to have to say that I don’t remember the last one that I remembered.
ELLE: What’s your favorite childhood memory?
EC: My preschool was called Big Top and at the end of the year we had a circus. I was a tightrope walker, which meant performing a routine on a line of masking tape and—most importantly—wearing a purple satin leotard with pink sequins. It was sick.
ELLE: What’s the last book you read and loved?
EC: Oooh, loved—the pressure is on. I really connected with The Marriage Plot. I know people have mixed feelings, but everything about it (OK, except the ending) spoke to me, especially the aggressively intellectual classroom scenes at the beginning. They were very reminiscent of University of Chicago, my alma mater.
ELLE: Describe your home’s aesthetic.
EC: Bunny-approved. My Holland lop, Patsy Stone, runs the show around here.
ELLE: What are your vices?
EC: Prosciutto, cabs, and movies about high school.
ELLE: Describe yourself in five words or less.
EC: I am myself. How’s that?
ELLE: What possession will you never throw away?
EC: A gold chain of my dad’s—it’s plenty sentimental and men’s jewelry always looks rad on girls. Duh.
