July 22, 2010
by fashionpulse
I’ve had a big crush on anything and everything Helmut Lang these days, hence I wanted to share some of my favorite looks from the fall/winter 2010 collection as well as the fall/winter 2010 denim collection. It’s just always so chic, so subtle, so metropolitan. Here’s what creative directors Nicole and Michael Colovos had to say about fall/winter 2010:
“This season we were looking at images of architect Santiago Calatrava’s work and were intrigued by his modern structures that he made which evolved out of something more classic. The elements that we were drawn to were the different textures created by the modern and classical worlds. We used textured wools, furs, blistered looking leather, silks crepes and mixed them together with cleaner fabrics to create dimension. We explored volume within structure by adding darts and seams to control the volume and the drape of the fabrics. Prints were made from looking at industrial textures and nature, and exploring the contrast between them. Colors were inspired by old mining factories where there is a heightened sense of the intermingling of industrial and natural elements.”
FALL/WINTER 2010:
HELMUT LANG JEANS F/W 2010:
July 21, 2010
by fashionpulse
[Co-organizers Yuli Ziv & Julia DiNardo]
Party photos via GuestofaGuest.com by Sunny Norton
Its been two years in the making, and the celebration of Fashion 2.0‘s anniversary was THE feté of the summer (even if I do have a biased opinion as the co-organizer!). Presented by eBay, the event was held on the posh triple penthouse of Hotel Rivington and luckily the weather complied so that party goers could take in the view of lower Manhattan from the roof deck. Fashion 2.0, a monthly networking series that brings together fashion and tech professionals to network and provoke thought on relevant subjects such as private sales, luxury versus mass goods, online videos, and more was a great match for the new fashion and tech ventures found at eBay.
At the event guests learned about the launch of the fashion.ebay.com portal as well as designer exclusive stores (Norma Kamali and Narciso Rodriguez created collections for the brand), and the Fashion Vault at eBay, where amazing private sales on designer merchandise now live. The brand also recently launched TheInsideSource, a style-oriented editorial destination worth a look, and a very cool iPhone app coming out soon that will make shopping and bidding on the site easier than ever! And of course, the gift bag goodies: eBay provided the adorable totes and gift cards, while Avon was kind enough to include one of their latest products, the Lotus Shield, which is Avon’s first anti-frizz styling product and adds a “waterproof” layer to the hair, actually repelling moisture and performing in upwards to 97% humidity (it’s $12 and will be available beginning in late July 2010) and they gave us a pair of earrings for each of the guest from their fab jewelry collection. Thanks to all attendees for a wonderful evening and supporting Fashion 2.0 the past two years!
[The incredible view from Hotel Rivington]
[Gift Bags!]
[Avon’s New Advance Techniques Lotus Shield]
[With Beth Herbst and Jennifer Davidson of StyleBakery]
[With Kristin Booker of FashionStyleBeauty, Jordana Bruner of Clutch22.com, Beth & Jen (StyleBakery), Tamar Magnes of Magnes Sisters, and Lauren Dimet Waters of SecondCityStyle]
[With Meredith Barnett, Editorial Director of TheInsideSource]
[one last pic of Julia (your dedicated Fashion Pulse Daily Editor)]
July 21, 2010
by fashionpulse
I’ve always had a thing for vintage, especially designer vintage, and Chanel, so I’m super excited about the upcoming sale on Rue La La!
Rue La La Goes Designer Vintage This Thursday with Madison Avenue Couturebags, jewelry and accessories. This is the first time a vintage series is running on a private sale website, which will start this Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The boutique will run for 48 hours, where members can enjoy prices up to 70% off retail.
Some of the items up for grabs:
- Chanel Vintage Black Leather and Satin Camellia-Shape Evening Bag with chain strap
- Chanel Taupe Lambskin Ruffled Vest with black net lining and logo buttons
- Chanel White Silk Mini Dress with Black Camellia “Confetti” allover appliqué
Happy Shopping!
July 20, 2010
by Julia DiNardo
Mad Men history: Real-world events to watch for in season 4 [Tressugar]
Lane Bryant’s Junior Plus Line Needs Work [Fast Fashion Blog]
A HEATED discussion going on today on matters of modesty andrevelation. Turns out, even considerations of context and audience rankle certain women [AlreadyPretty]
15% off at Bliss [Beauty Blogging Junkie]
The most expensive ways to go green, from hydrogen-fueled private jets to $5,000 organic cotton dresses [The Gloss]
Wanna save those cute little birds in the Gulf of Mexico? No, you don’t need to go down there in those rubber wading pants and brush them off with Dove. Just practice some safe sex. Could there be anything better? I think not. [CollegeCandy]
The ‘Jersey Shore’ kids want MTV to pay up (because they can make $$$ elsewhere) [Crushable]
