Julia & Yuli Review the Holiday Edition of Elle Magazine:
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November 29, 2008
Fashion For Thought, The Web Show: Julia & Yuli Review Vogue’s Holiday Issue
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November 21, 2008
Fringe Factor: Get the Runway Trend Now!
If I’m going to indulge a bit in the fringe trend for spring 2009, spotted on the runways at Hermes, Costume National, Vivienne Westwood, and Jil Sander, I’ve decided that I don’t want it to be too country, but it should be a little sexy, and a tad bit humorous — all wrapped into one item. If price was not a factor, I wouldn’t think twice about adding this 3.1 Phillip Lim Tassel Trim Blouse, $177.50 (was $355) at NET-A-PORTER.com to my shopping cart. I love the way that Mr. Lim literally did tassels around the neckline (hence fulfilling the “humor” requirement of my on-the-fringe search). My other choice, would be the Fringe Top, $16.99 at Charlotte Russe — I adore the chocolate brown color and the thin strands of flowingfringe; angularly cut to be slightly reminiscent of a hipster hair-do (humorous aspect)! Don’t ask me how to launder this though — due to the price, I think its just one of those tops that you’ll have to wear and Febreze, wear and Febreze, wear and throw away. Besides, we KNOW this trend isn’t here to stay, so why go to the trouble for 2+ drycleanings that will exceed the price of the purchase?
— Julia DiNardo
November 13, 2008
At the Pulse: Comme des Garcons for H&M
We most definitely did it — Fashion Pulse braved the rainy weather and pushy fashionistas to check out if the hype surrounding the Comme des Garcons for H&M collection was for real. Our experience was much calmer than H&M designer collaborations in the past, and were quite surprised to discover that even after arriving at the 51st and Fifth Ave flagship location around 11am (doors opened at 10am) there were a decent selection of styles still available in a variety of sizes — even the ever-coveted H&M extra small! We made lots of observations, and laid out only the most crucial points from our visit:
- The quality, for the most part, was NOT up to our standards — cheapo-looking even for H&M
- Pass on the limited-edition fragrance — too retro, too old lady, too musty (NOT-musky!)
- People will claw each other’s eyes out and buy anything if it has a label on it and is “hot” in that exact moment — even if its not anywhere near their actual size
- The true gem was the deconstructed multi-tonal women’s wool sweater (we bought it!!!)
- The menswear was WAY better than the womenswear, as far as living up to Comme des Garcons’ design motif AND quality — especially the trousers, jackets, and blazers
- NEVER check out on the first floor – OR attempt to use a dressing room – simply head up the escalator for some breathing room
- If Ebay.com is any indicator on how well the collection did, by late this afternoon there were 86 Comme des Garcons for H&M items posted, with about 83 of them at 0 bids
-Stay tuned for our next designer collaboration mash-up!
