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Jason Wu Pre-Fall
Jason Wu’s struck a taste for the Maharaja—the gilded echelons of Indian society—and used the reference as a driving inspiration in his pre-fall collection. Images of swanning princesses and rich embroideries combined with the works of modern artist, Charley Harper, provoked Wu to design a playful yet structured collection that included this parka suit—his fresh take on workwear for the early fall months (though given this year’s weather patterns, it may be better ‘suited’ for February). “It feels sophisticated and sporty at the same,” Wu said of his design. The look—comprised of a matching skirt and overcoat with a sharp monochromatic sweater underneath, is unlike any suit we’ve seen before; taking the polished girl-on-the-go to the next level by creating a jacket to-match. Click here to check out all of the pre-fall shows!
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Prabal Gurung’s been appointed the new designer of International Concept Brand, or, ICB. The line, which has been designed by Michael Kors and Viktor and Rolf in the past, halted its US distribution in 2002, but will make an anticipated return with its first Gurung designed collection at New York Fashion Week this February. Gurung told WWD that he’s thrilled to have “the opportunity to experience the outstanding production and technology in Japan as well as the company-owned factories in Italy.” He also pointed out the benefits of working on a collection at a lower price point, “[It] provides a new perspective for me as a designer.” As for ICB, they’re thrilled to have snagged such a beloved name. “Gurung as a maverick international designer combined with our established business in Japan provides a solid foundation,” said the brand’s president. That, and everyone loves the guy. Will this be the hottest ticket come February?
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Photo: Fashin
This morning, Chanel staged their pre-fall show—or, as they like to call it, Métiers d’Art—in Paris. While most designers are content to welcome press and buyers into their studio for an intimate presentation on a rolling rack, Chanel’s never one to say no to a major production. This season, Karl went with a feast theme, surprising for a man who famously favors Diet Coke over solid food. He presented a sparkling collection of fur coats and white sheath dresses on a runway lined with silver trays overflowing with food, stunning flower arrangements and crystal candelabras. Another look after the jump, and check back tomorrow for the full collection!
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The few times that Michelle Obama has been criticized by the fashion community, its come from the big wigs—the major American designers whose clothes never really lack for press, but repeatedly lose out to fresh young faces when it comes to the First Lady’s wardrobe. But this weekend, for the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C., Michelle chose a strapless blue Vera Wang gown, capping off a huge year for the already beloved designer. The First Lady looked stunning in the floor-sweeping dress paired with collar bone-sweeping chandelier earrings and a pair of classic silver pumps. Is this her best look yet? Click through for a closer look!
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Photo: Valentino
“Today’s gonna get funky,” said Anne Hathaway at this morning’s press conference in honor of the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum. The actress landed at MoMa straight from last night’s Kennedy Center Honors in D.C. “I have not slept,” she confirmed, before launching into a zealous speech on the “revolutionary” qualities of the digital museum. Though Hathaway had initially refused the invitation to be the “godmother” of the launch, she said Giancarlo Giammetti and Valentino himself persisted, and that once she understood what they were trying to do, she couldn’t say no. “Ladies and gentlemen, today we are witnessing the birth of a revolution and no, I do not believe that word is hyperbolic,” said the actress. “The Valentino family has created something that has never existed before—a virtual museum that will change art, the art world, and how we experience both, forever.”
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A look from Dries Van Noten's spring collection. Photo: Imaxtree
The WSJ just published a lengthy, intimate profile of Dries Van Noten in which we learned a few fascinating things about the usually private designer.
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The only Whitney to cross our TV screens these days is comedian Whitney Cummings, star of the not-so-funny sitcom, Whitney. But just over a year ago, we could catch another Whitney—Whitney Port—in The City. The last time we saw her, the affable reality-TV veteran was launching her fashion line, Whitney Eve—and facing criticism and tough love from ELLE editors and PR maven Kelly Cutrone. The question is how are Port and Whitney Eve doing these days? We caught up with the designer—and new Crest Whitestrips spokesperson—at a NYC Crest event last night to find out.
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Photo: Qristyl Frazier
Three days before the crew of All On the Line, Joe Zee’s fashion-rescue series, showed up to her apartment this summer, Qristyl Frazier was virtually homeless. She had been floating from couch to couch for over a year and moved into a place of her own just in time to film the show. Thinking back to her submission tape for the Sundance Channel, she has to laugh. “I didn’t have a studio, I didn’t have a place to live; I showed them my U-Haul,” she said, as she got her makeup done for a viewing party of her episode at Lane Bryant, which airs tonight. She hustled to get her brand-new apartment into shape for Zee’s team, “When they came, it looked like I’d been there for years,” she said incredulously. She has, in fact, been building her design company, Qristyl Frazier Designs, for years. She appeals to curvy women and encourages them to feel comfortable in their skin—and her clothes, with dresses like “Shimmering Sultry” and “Bad Intentions.” Her custom-made jersey jumpsuits, leopard-print dresses, and lingerie are intended to help women stop hiding in the corner because they feel chunky. She’s gone so far as to coin the term “Plus Sultry,” so as to avoid the negative connotations of “plus size.”
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Photo: WWD
Who knew a simple chiffon dress would fetch more at auction than a Roger Vivier shoe made for a princess? This week, the black and white dress Amy Winehouse wore on the cover of her Grammy award winning album, Back to Black, sold at auction for $68,000, more than twice what was expected. The dress, designed by the London based Disaya, was actually bought by a museum in Santiago, Chile and the proceeds from the sale will go to the Amy Winehouse foundation. Meanwhile, in Paris last night, the shoes Roger Vivier designed for Princess Soraya of Iran almost fifty years ago sold for a little less than half that, $26,385. Which would you rather have in your closet?
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ELLE’s Fashion News Editor, Nick Axelrod, is hanging out in Miami this week for Art Basel (or what we affectionately refer to as Miami Fashion Week) and he stumbled across this tapestry by Willem Oorebeek. The Belgium-based, Netherlands-born designer turns magazine images into lavish tapestries via Paris’ Gobelin tapestry factory. This particular one, called “More ELLE ELLE” lives at the Robert Miller gallery on 524 West 26 St. (when it’s not vacationing in Florida). Or it can live in your house, if you’ve got a spare $35,000.
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