June 26, 2010
Every woman has an edgy side, so why not show it off? With this Crinkled Faux Leather Vest, $32.80, you can look both hip and confident at an affordable price. It has multiple zippers and snaps, giving it that truly rocker feel. Whether you pair it with glamorous accessories or dress it down with skintight denim, this vest is the perfect accent to any ensemble.
-Claire Schmidt
June 25, 2010
On June 7 the 28th annual CFDA Fashion Awards were held in New York at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. These awards honored the remarkable contributions made to all areas of the fashion industry over the past year. Many amazing designers came out to support the event and its nominees. Here is a recap of the results:
[Picture via Style.com]
Womenswear Designer of the Year Marc Jacobs
Menswear Designer of the Year Rag & Bone
Accessory Designer of the Year Alexis Bittar
Board of Directors Special Tribute Alexander McQueen
Swarovski Award for Womenswear Jason Wu
Swarovski Award for Menswear Richard Chai
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design Alexander Wang
International Award Christopher Bailey for Burberry
Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award Michael Kors
Eugenia Sheppard Award Paper’s Kim Hastreiter
Eleanor Lambert Award Vogue’s Tonne Goodman
L’Oréal Popular Vote Award Ralph Lauren
-Claire Schmidt
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June 25, 2010
Betsey Johnon's mannequin
[Images via NYMag.com]
A project that launched yesterday in NYC’s Garment District, the The Fashion Center Sideawalk Catwalk involves 32 designers who custom-designer Ralph Pucci mannequins as part of a public-art installation put together by the Fashion Center Business Improvement District. Designers participating include Isabel Toledo, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Rebecca Taylor, Donna Karan, Betsey Johnson, and many more. After the installation closes on September 3rd, the mannequins will be auctioned off and proceeds will benefit Materials for the Arts.
