If you watched Anna Wintour on David Letterman, then you undoubtedly heard her make mention of an event coming up called Fashion’s Night Out.
American Vogue partnered with the CFDA, New York & Company, and the city of New York to increase consumer enthusiasm during this economic dismay. From outstandingly decorated store displays to parties, performances, and celebrity appearances, this event is sure to draw a crowd. Many designers will also be lending a hand with the event by appearing in department stores and answering questions as they relate to fashion and the economy. The other editions of Vogue are involved as well and will host the event in their respective fashion capitals.
The extravaganza kicks off September 10th, 2009. If you’re in the New York area, be sure to stop in and shop! You can click here for more info or simply watch this viddy:
Celebs kept up their usual schedule of parties and red carpet events, with Keke Palmer toasting her Sweet 16th, Diddy showcasing his new group Dirty Money, and Queen Latifah and more attending the wrap party for the movie “Just Wright”:
I think Keke looks absolutely darling at her Sweet 16th party! She’s growing up beautifully!
Imagine this is your typical workday: you while away the hours in the Women’s collection at Bergdorf Goodman, remind yourself of tasks like “must call Marc (Jacobs) to ask what he thinks about prints for next season,” and lunch frequently with the top editors at ELLE, Vogue, or Harper’s Bazaar. Sound at all like a fantasy? Well, it’s one that Bergdorf’s Senior Women’s Fashion Director Roopal Patel gets to live out every day.
As the chief decision maker for the women’s clothing department at the store, the stunning Indian executive dictates not only what Bergdorf’s will carry but, given her position at the helm of a fashion leader, the trends and styles shoppers will be clamoring for. To do so, she works closely with *the* big name designers and major editors at fashion magazines, and she’s always front row in at the shows NYC, Milan, London, and Paris.
In an interview for Asiance Magazine, Roopal offered up the following tips for women who aspire to obtain a position like hers:
1. Start at the bottom (Roopal started as an assistant at Bergdorf’s).
2. Make sure you know the history of fashion and of individual fashion houses (Roopal said she is surprised by the lack of knowledge and research candidates have about fashion when they come in for interviews).
3. Dress appropriately no matter what position you are in.
4. Get a Business or Marketing degree in order to get into Fashion Marketing, not necessarily a degree from a fashion school (Roopal herself has a degree from NYU’s Stern School of Business).
And what does Roopal say about what makes a person stylish? She tells EGO Magazine “Personally, what I think is stylish is when a person puts her own personal signature on her look. Really, it is about the woman giving off an air of confidence that she, herself, feels beautiful. Style comes from the inside out.” Couldn’t agree more!
Roopal’s own impeccable style has a feminine, elegant sensibility that definitely takes its cues from high-fashion. She also seems to favor warm colors and jewel tones. If you dig her look, try any of these affordable gems:
And think of Roopal next time you’re walking around with one of those iconic purple bags. 😉
~Adri
According to Upscale Hype, Mary J. Blige has joined forces with Gucci to create this splurgeworthy timepiece:
They say, “[The] original timepiece is to be sold for Mary’s charity group the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). The basic design is based on Gucci’s ‘Twirl’ watch and features black diamonds, Gucci’s signature double G pattern, and converts to a bracelet.”
The limited edition stunner is a shocking $1,895, but a percentage of proceeds go to charity.
The watch will be sold at Gucci’s 5th Avenue in New York starting September 16th. Go to gucci.com for more information and store locations.
Who knew we had so many Canadian readers?
Today we have Christina hailing from Toronto, Ontario:
She says, “I hope you enjoy my pics!”
Christina shows us that sometimes your best wardrobe asset is a high wattage smile!
What do you think of this example of Canadian style?
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