SPRING 2010
Liberty Of London may have dissapointed us all when they closed their NYC Target pop-up shop early last month, but in a phase of redemption they've collaborated with French children's boutique Jacadi, for a shruken sized SS10 bevy.
The bevy of 'must haves for little ones,' features bold floral prints of innocent rompers, smocked dresses, blouses, hats, headbands and more; all decked out in authentic Liberty of London signature prints for girls ages 2-12.
There's nothing new about Jimmy Choo's Spring 2010 'Zap' shoe. Aside from the casual price of $2,495, this show has already existed for quite some time. Just dust off your early '90s LA Gear Lights and quickly glance at the stripper talented dancer shoes sold at your local shopping mall. Though, if you aren't imaginative or simply have been living under a rock, you've probably - like everyone else - fallen in love with the shoes, curious to see how your strut would change in your very own pair. But first, we must list the things we've learned about the avant-garde stripper heels that may or may not influence your decision to whip out your AMEX:
- Firstly, the shoe is priced at $2,495. That's almost 73 pairs of dancer shoes you can purchase from bootycocktails.com at the same price. Of course, the LED light isn't included.
- Jimmy Choo stores in Manhattan are sold out of the shoe. There must be a ton of real housewives, socialites and young girls in debt dying to spice up their lives. And let's not forget about the ton of women who are on the waiting list - as if this was a Birkin bag or something. (Here's a little hint girls - hurry up and purchase them online at Saks before their last few pairs are gone!)
- The lights only last for 100 hours and cannot be replaced. So, if it doesn't look like your fascination with this early 90's concept is going anywhere soon, we suggest you dedicate more closet space to your new kicks and only whip them out for a few hours a year.
- 3/30 - A "Standard Issue" Spring 2010 event will take over Williamsburg,
where cocktails and Fall 2010 previews will take place. The issue, by
Hyden Yoo, will also take note of Yoo's Spring 2010 men's collection.
RSVP Required. Oak Williamsburg; 208 N.8th street, Brooklyn, NY; (6-9pm)
- Through 3/31 - Donate a pair of gently worn shoes to Soles4Souls to receive 20 percent off a new pair at Kenneth Cole. All donated footwear will be distrubuted to Haiti. Visit kennethcole.com for more information.
- 3/31 - Ted Rossi will host a press preview for his very eccentric Fall 2010 accessories collection. Make your appointment quick to see what's hot. RSVP Required. 15 E 30th Street, NYC; (10am)
- 3/31 - Convent will host its opening party this week; inviting guests to come out for drinks, great music, video installations, and Travis Wayne's new concept store. RSVP Required. Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St, New York, NY; (9-2am)
- 4/1 - The Green Room invites editors, stylist and bloggers to come out and preview Fall 2010 collections of young women designers. Appointment required. The Green Room NYC; 530 7th Ave Rm 909, New York, NY 10018; (9-7pm)
- 4/1 - Come out and meet Rachel Roy and R&B singer, Estelle as Roy debuts her her new exclusive collection. Estelle will be giving a live performance for guest. Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., (212-695-4400); (6pm)
- 4/1 - Cynthia Rowley will introduce her new collection with Roxy at Barney's. Not to be missed! RSVP Required. Barneys Co-Op, 116 Wooster St., (212-965-9964); (6–8pm)
- 4/3-4/4 - Brooklyn Indie Market will host a marketplace of jewelry, handbags and clothing for men, women and kids; all from young emerging designers. Fun, fun, fun! Location: Smith Street and Union Street, Brooklyn; S (11–7pm), Su (11–6pm).
Last Friday, we began our weekend at the Cure Thrift Shop Spring Launch Party in the East Village. The event showcased their spring home and fashion arrivals, with proceeds from the event being donated to the Diabetes Research Institute. There were tons of guests, including NSYNC's Lance Bass, who came out to enjoy stellar pastries and wine, absinthe mojitos, vintage furniture and killer clothes from some of today's leading designers.
Not too many people are fond of the April 2010 Vogue cover. Let's just say what's on everyone's mind, the styling sucks.
Gisele Bundchen is in her breeziest 'hey girl' pose ever, and let's face it, could she possibly fit more bracelets on those little wrists?
Not as thick - nor overloaded with advertisements - as the March edition, Vogue is prepared to whip readers into shape for spring in its annual Shape issue.
It's nice to see that our predictions about Lorenzo Martone (Marc Jacobs' fiance) weren't too far off - considering that after his link-up with the designer, various self-promotions were promptly in tow. And of course, we can add the parties, celebrities, shows and travel to his list as well - but his plans to start designing soon definitely takes the cake.
Martone, who has been in the works to develop a PR consulting label for models, is rumored to be collaborating on a swimwear line with Bijules jewelry designer, Jules Kim, scheduled to launch next spring.
And though it's all rumors, and Jules will most likely deny any claims, we know there is something astir. Jules wouldn't pass up such an opportunity.
Only time will tell.
What's wrong Lindsay?
Couldn't pull clothing from the label you've destroyed - via Emanuel Ungaro - as 'Artistic Director,' so you opted for Zac Posen in your Purple Magazine 13 cover?
And, are you posing as Jesus? Is that a crown of thorns?
As much as New York does not want to see you attend Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, we all die over Terry Richardson, and admire his photography for the cover.
We won't discuss the video. So feel free to see for yourself.
In same color - skin, bag and background - fashion, Peter Copping and Nina Ricci release the labels first ad since the designers' arrival - starring Jessica Stam.
More appropriately - it's the first ad since Olivier Theyskens' departure - but, when will he return?
Thankfully, Theyskens will be having a book launch during Fashion Week on Thursday at Barney's. In our perfect world an exec from Ricci will just so happen to be there after a couple of cocktails and invite Theyskens back - all whilst texting Copping that he's fired. Oop!
By the way, less handbags and more apparel for these ads. Gosh!
Either Marc Jacobs has a new it boy for his Marc by Marc Jacobs bevy, or students from Queens - who love music - are the new model sensations.
Either way, we like the Spring 2010 and fresh face, Briane Hatcher. Hatcher, who has walked the label's show for 2 seasons, became Marc's casting director's fave.
But, enough about him and onto Juergen Teller's extraordinary photography and location choice.
Do you love it?
As amusing as Valentino Spring 2010 Couture may have been - we must honestly admit - we were just happy to see a breath of fresh air from the dreadful design duo, Chiuri and Paolo.
The faster they return their sketch books to Nicolas Ghesquiere's (Balenciaga) reject pile - the better.
Though, the real Valentino and his partner, Giancarlo Giammetti, weren't too pleased. Leading Giancarlo to let out his frustration on Facebook:
“just speechless...not sad…just surprised.…We have always
supported the new designers and we love them, but this time we have to
distance ourselves from this ridiculous circus.”
We would like Giancarlo more had he not deleted the status subsequent to receiving bad press for his thought - but, who really cares - because they (the current Valentino designers) really suck.
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