• Ottavio Missoni, co-founder of Italian fashion house Missoni, passed away this morning at the age of 92. The designer had quite an illustrious career, first as a soldier in WWII, (he was captured by the Egyptians in El Alamein and held as a POW for four years), and as an Olympian at the 1948 Continue Reading
• John Galliano has a friend in Oscar de la Renta, who has opened the doors of his studio to the designer. De la Renta is not the first member of the fashion elite to show kindness to Mr. Galliano after the desginer’s now-infamous “I love Hitler” rant outside a Parisian café. He was spotted Continue Reading
The tea was spilled on Target’s latest designer collaboration with Prabal Gurung back in October and now that the release date is less than a month away, the lookbook images for the collection have been revealed. Chock full of Gurung’s signature eye-catching prints, loads of footwear, handbags, and jewelry, his loyal legion of fans will Continue Reading
• ANTM judge Rob Evans has finally turned himself in to the Beverly Hills Police Department, after a warrant was issued for his arrest on felony assault charges. 25 minutes after arriving at the station, the model was released on $60,000 bail. Wow! In and out without having to miss Thanksgiving dinner! (The YBF ) •In Continue Reading
• Elder Statesman‘s Greg Chait bested Tabitha Simmons and Jennifer Meyer of Jennifer Meyer Maguire, coming out on top as this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner. Chait was awarded the customary $300,000 towards developing his line as well as a mentorship with a CFDA Designer. Meyer and Maguire will receive $100,000 apiece and mentorships of Continue Reading
Ready for Target’s latest designer collaboration? The mega brand has just released news of a collection with celebrity “It” designer and print master Prabal Gurung: The collection is going to be right in line with Gurung’s aesthetic: print-heavy, modern pieces with expert tailoring for those who like to stand out from the crowd. Prabal says, Continue Reading
• Jourdan Dunn chatted with Sunday Times Style on the joys and challenges of being a model mommy, and dealing with her son Riley’s sickle-cell anemia. The Burberry model recalls a very accommodating Victoria’s Secret shoot in which she had to breastfeed: “They set up a little curtained area for me to use the breast pump. Not very glamorous, but ultimately, I’m a mother first Continue Reading
• H&M is coming to the Dirty South. The fast fashion retailer plans to open two flagships in Miami, which should make future H&M designer collaboration launches very interesting in South Florida. H&M also plans to open about 20 more stores in the “West, Southwest, Southeast and South Central regions” of the country. (Racked) Continue Reading
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