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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.
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Patrick Demarchelier discusses his favorite shoots—and subjects—with The Telegraph. (We want to know who’d think that Demarchelier’s favorite subject is Diddy.)Patrick Demarchelier discusses his favorite shoots—and subjects—with The Telegraph. (We want to know who’d think that Demarchelier’s favorite subject is Diddy.)
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Photo: Target
H&M dominated the mass collaboration category in 2011 with its Versace extravaganza and news of an upcoming partnership with Marni and Sofia Coppola, but Target’s kicking things off in 2012. Yesterday they released a first look at their collaboration with Jason Wu as well as the line’s ad campaign. It features a pink and yellow dress with black trim, as well as Milu, the cat who played muse to Wu’s Target collection. The clothes and bags hit Target next month, but next week the mega-store will reveal what they’re calling “the next chapter in Target’s design partnership model.” Though details are scarce, WWD reports that it will definitely vary from the Go International concept they started with, even extending into food categories. Mario Batali for Target anyone?
Click through for another look at Wu’s collection!
Photo: Target
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The Row fall 2011; Imaxtree Ballet slippers may have some competition with the recent popularity of lounge loafers. These shoes have come on the scene with a vengeance and taken androgyny to a new fashionable level. Everyone from Alexander McQueen to Sam Edelman have contributed to the trend and have brought studs, prints, and tassels to the table. Here’s what to consider before you delve into this trend: Longevity: Not new to the style scene, the loafer has been around since Hugh Hefner debuted them in the ’70s. We never thought we’d tale a cue from the Playboy patriarch, but even the most unpredictable of celebrities end up being trendsetters. For those of us who can’t decide between the flat and the oxford, this is a neutral combination of the two that is sure to be around for years to come. Wearability: If there’s one thing that these shoes possess, it’s comfortability. These shoes are literally made for walking. Or lounging. And although we all love a good heel, a great stylish and practical flat is like winning the lottery. You can follow in the footsteps of the always fashionable Mary-Kate and Ashley and their brand The Row and pair them with mens-like business wear, or you can throw them on with a simple jeans and T-shirt for running errands. Dressed up or down, they work like a charm. Personality: Whether you’re a plain Jane or love to experiment with prints, there’s a loafer out there for everybody. Studs, velvet, leopard, or patent, whatever your hearts desire. Although they may come off a bit grandfather-esque, it all depends on the style of the shoe and yours. Save vs. Splurge?: Save. Although the studded Louboutin loafers may be tempting, some of the splurges run close to $1,000, and who has that kind of money? There’s no need to break the bank to nab a pair of these shoes. Save options:
Photo: Courtesy of Aldo Killion Black Patent, $28, Aldo
Photo: Courtesy of Topshop Manney Pink Spot Slippers, $60, Topshop
Photo: Courtesy of DSW Wanted Ritzy Flat, $30, DSW
Photo: Courtesy of Asos DV by Dolce Vita Marcel Tasselled Loafers, $100, Asos
Photo: Courtesy of Lulu's Qupid Strip 27 Mustard Velvet Yellow Loafer Flats, $26, Lulu’s
Photo: Courtesy of Steve Madden MADEE tailored loafer, $120, Steve Madden
Photo: Courtesy of Nordstrom Adena Same Edelman spike and sequined satin flat, $150, Nordstrom Splurge Options:
Photo: Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman Loeffler Randall printed calf-hair loafers, $325, Bergdorf
Photo: Courtesy of Shopbop Marc Jacobs jumbled logo metallic flats, $260, Shopbop
Photo: Courtesy of Net-A-Porter Christian Louboutin leapord print and bow loafers, $1,295. Net-A-Porter
Photo: Courtesy of Free People Carillo metal disk studded loafers, $288, Free People
Photo: Courtesy of Neiman Marcus Charlotte Olympia cat face velvet skimmer flats, $695, Neiman Marcus
Photo: Courtesy of Saks Alexander McQueen velvet embroidered skull loafers, $595, Saks
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This fall, Lana Del Rey landed a faux-Prada campaign and spent some quality time with Mulberry. The singer also dropped the first single off of her debut album, Born to Die, and acted as ongoing fodder for Internet controversy. So it was only a matter of time before the blonde retro-loving bombshell started to snag real campaigns. ELLE UK reports that NEXT models, which reps new Chanel face Alice Dellal as well as chanteuse Ellie Goulding, has singed Del Rey to their portfolio. Her songs scored a handful of runway shows during London Fashion Week and she’s worn young designers like Prabal Gurung, at left, so whose campaign do you think Del Rey will land first?
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Hulanicki, Getty Just because the Duchess of Cambridge topped a few of 2011’s best dressed lists doesn’t mean that she’s the only one in the royal family who knows her fashion. Take her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, who just named a handful of designers in her annual News Year’s honors. Biba founder Barbara Hulanicki was named an OBE (that would be Officer of the Order of the British Empire). “I’m just absolutely thrilled. It’s thrilling for a Polish person to get an award like that from the Queen,” she told WWD of the award. She wasn’t the only OBE recipient: Both British interior designer and perfumer Clive Christian and the British Fashion Council’s honorary treasurer Christopher Inman got the royal nod. (Inman should be knighted if he can amicably sort out the September Fashion Week schedule.) The MBE—Member of the Order of the British Empire—title, which is one step down in prestige from the OBE, was bestowed upon Lulu Kennedy (founder of the designer support program Fashion East, which claims Gareth Pugh, House of Holland, and Jonathan Saunders among its alumni) and footwear designer Emma Hope. While there were no style-setters among those receiving knighthood this year, two famous faces were awarded the CBE—Commander of the Order of the British Empire—which is the second highest honor the Queen can bestow. Marc Newson, the Sydney-born, London-based industrial designer who has dabbled in jewelry and clothing, was one of them. The other was Helena Bonham Carter, who may have been named for her service to drama, but we think it had something to with this year’s Marc Jacobs campaign. After all, not just anyone can pretend to be a snarling dog while wearing a highly coveted ensemble and still look good.
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Last week, Editor-in-Chief of the Dutch fashion and lifestyle magazine Jackie resigned in disgrace, after publishing an article that referred to Rihanna as “the ultimate n****ab***h.” Parlour Magazine has an image of the complete article, which continues laying the insults on thick, referring to the pop star’s choice of footwear as “porn heels” and her personal style as ” what’s on can come off. If that means she’ll be on stage half naked, then so be it.” Not only did Eva Hoeke give the hugely offensive article the go-ahead, she also used social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook to make a few not-really-apologetic apologies. She posted on Facebook that “the title of the article was intended as a joke—it was a bad joke, to say the least. And that slipped through my, the editor-in-chief’s, fingers….Furthermore I hope that you all believe there was absolutely no racist motive behind the choice of words.”
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Diane Von Furstenberg, pre-fall 2011
Diane Von Furstenberg dubbed her pre-fall 2012 collection: “Macadam Diva” (macadam translates to asphalt in French) in homage to the edgy, street-wise urbanite look that was her inspiration. Many of the looks were sophisticated and structured; their edginess attributed to accessories like elbow-length black gloves, knee high black socks, studded bags, and sleek boots. You can make the ’60s chic separates work for you the same way that DVF made them dark and daring: with accessories. By adding fresh, flirty touches you can rock DVF’s pre-fall looks without looking like you’re heading for your first job interview.
Use Your Head
You can take any ’60s glam structured look and add a youthful pop with big bright hair accessories. Hair bows, the bigger the better, can be added to updos or used to held back artfully swept locks. Rocking a short cut? Slip on a headband, like the one below, from the Gap.
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Imaxtree
During the coldest months, it’s no winter wonderland for our hair, nails and skin. If you’re broke from living large during the holidays, try these DIY remedies that combat harsh winter weather—from head to toe. All these quick fixes can be done in a day, ideal for making the most of all that post-holiday downtime. Why DIY? Beauty products sky rocket in price when the ingredients are all-natural and the balms, salves, or creams are chemical free. Making your own beauty products is better for your body—and your bank account!
