ROCK & REPUBLIC

A Sure Fire Way to Beat Post-Vacation Blues

by Rosita Shore Mon, May 16th, 2011 at 5:26pm

We have just returned from vacation in London. Yes, the city where you-know-who got married. We enjoyed peering through the gates of Buckingham Palace, where a few days prior, a royal kiss had taken place on the balcony. We enjoyed wearing our new, summery, sunshine yellow calf length skirt, as the sun peeped out from behind London's grey clouds. We adored eating fish and chips, sprinkled with vinegar, in gastro pubs with animal names -Dog and Duck/The Cow/The Goat . But now we are back in LA and WE ARE BORED. Thankfully we have our favorite pastime: bargain shopping, to cheer us up and banish our post vacation blues!

GLAM DAMN IT

Sales Alert: This Weekend!

by Kelsie Allen Fri, July 2nd, 2010 at 1:13pm

Stuck in the city this Fourth of July weekend? Why not go shopping!?

ENDING TOMORROW
• Take home a free gift with any Dior purchase of $75 or more at Bloomingdales during the Dior Magic Show. 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000); M-F (10-8:30), S (10-7), Su (11-7).

ENDING SUNDAY
• Womenswear, menswear and accessories from the spring 2010 collection are 40 percent off during the 3.1 Phillip Lim spring sale. 115 Mercer St., nr. Spring St. (212-334-1160); M-S (11-7), Su (noon-6).

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Vegas is Where the MAGIC's At

by Sadie Gennis Wed, February 17th, 2010 at 5:36pm

It may have just been fashion week in New York, but this week the MAGIC is in Las Vegas. The Men's Apparel Guild in California, or the snappy acronym MAGIC, is one of the biggest global events in the fashion world. Celebrating its 77th anniversary this year, MAGIC has drawn 700,000 people to the Strip including designers, manufacturers, and celebrities with their own lines.

This is the first year the convention has expanded to include both the Las Vegas Convention Center as well as the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The women's wear is displayed throughout the original convention halls while the menswear and new footwear FN platforms are at Mandalay.

GLAM DAMN IT

Model Breakdown: Garrett Neff

by Ashley Toncar Tue, September 15th, 2009 at 1:03pm

At the top of his modeling career, Delaware native Garrett Neff needs no introduction. Being named Forbes’ fifth most successful male model goes to show that this gorgeous, 6’1”, perfectly sculpted body made it to the top.

Most recognizably, he is the face of Calvin Klein Body, where he appears as the first model in the iconic campaign. He follows twice Oscar-nominated Djimon Hounsou, Mark Wahlberg, and Kate Moss. Legendary photographers Bruce Weber and Tom Hintnaus shot the current Garrett series. From the pictures, you can see he will have no problems filling these infamous shoes.

GLAM DAMN IT

Rock & Republic "Plain Wrap' Collection

by Naika Cadet Tue, April 28th, 2009 at 4:01pm

Dear Rock & Republic,
You suck! Love, Naika

Okay so that was a bit harsh, but I have no other way to describe their new recession collection named ‘Plain Wrap’. Founder Michael Ball explains “It’s just a very basic, clean version of what we do. Staple pieces like T-shirts and jeans, the kind of thing you wear for a long time. The opposite of disposable fashion.” Really? Really? Look, whoever the brain was behind this ‘Plain Wrap’ collection needs his or her right pinkie toe shot. What makes this limited collection so tacky is the fact that the names of the items are written on the items. For example, at t-shirt will have the word t-shirt written on it as if we did not already know. I mean no disrespect Mr. Ball (ha Mr. Ball) but this collection is unappealing, unoriginal and boring! If you want to do your consumers a favor, lower your damn prices!