The fashion world at large has been anxiously awaiting Raf Simons‘s first Ready-to-Wear collection for Dior. Besides Hedi Slimane‘s debut collection for Yves Saint Laurent (or rather, Saint Laurent Paris), this was the most anticipated show of the week. Simons’s first couture offerings for the label were greeted with glowing reviews this summer, and everyone was dying to see Continue Reading
• Spanish magazine Fuera de Serie has come under fire for placing a painting of First Lady Michelle Obama‘s head superimposed onto a famous painting from the 1800s “Portrait d’une négresse” by French artist Marie-Guillemine Benoist. This particular photo of Mrs. Obama comes from a collection of famous nudes by artist Karine Pecheron-Daniels. (Christian Louboutin Continue Reading
Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells! Jihan is away yet again, so I’m here filling in for the day! Let’s get to the news, shall we? •Good news for all you fashion stylist hopefuls! Misa Hylton-Brim has launched her very own Fashion Academy. Having styled big name celebs including P. Diddy, Lil Kim, and Serena Williams, Misa Continue Reading
• Some ‘ol tepid reviews from decorated fashion journalists isn’t gonna keep Kanye West from being great. A source tells Fashionista that the rapper will show another women’s collection this season, presumably in Paris. You can’t say the man isn’t persistent. What do you think? Do you want to see another collection from Yeezy? (Fashionista) Continue Reading
• “Noted fashion photographer” Mario Testino photographed Joan Smalls for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin campaign. The shot feature the flawless being in a black catsuit and exaggerated mohawk, giving us all due sustenance and life! • American Girl is taking cues from sister company Barbie, announcing plans to release a bald doll for girls suffering from Continue Reading
• Queen Creole is serious about getting back to business in 2012. The High Priestess of the Bayou is slated to star in the upcoming animated film, Epic. Ms. Knowles-Carter is cast (naturally) as Queen Tara, a role for which her flaw-free vocals are well suited. She will star alongside Colin Ferrell, Steven Tyler, Josh Hutcheson, Amanda Seyfried, Continue Reading
After more than a year of back-and-forth speculation, The New York Times is reporting that Raf Simons, former Creative Director at Jil Sander, is to be named as John Galliano’s replacement at Christian Dior. To review, John Galliano was fired from the label in March of last year after he was caught on video Continue Reading
• Peep the full editorial for Vogue Italia’s ‘Haute Mess,’ photographed by Steven Miesel. It can only be described as glorious high fashion rachetness. (Fashion Copious) • Please watch the adorable Alber Elbaz sing ‘Que Sera, Sera’ in celebration of his 10th anniversary at Lanvin. Yes, folks, Alber is so awesome that he give Continue Reading
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