There were plenty of ’80s-’90s designer jean “status” labels: Sergio Valente, Girbaud, Jordache. But none gave you more instant cache than that little triangle on your back pocket…
…Guess Jeans!With their second-skin fit, cool washes, and ads featuring style icons like Naomi Campbell, Anna Nicole Smith, Claudia Schiffer, and Drew Barrymore, the Guess formula of sexy+chic+celebrity=trend explosion broke ground for much of the denim craze we see today. And…
(I told y’all we were going back today!)
There was probably no better ad for Guess jeans than Janet’s “Pleasure Principle” video (you know you tried to do this dance–Guess jeans or not–at least once!).And could you Guess that:
-Guess Jeans ran about $60 a pair–about $100-$150 in today’s money?
-Guess was created as “American West meets European Sensibility?”
-Everyone from Miss Jackson to Grandmaster Flash to Wu-Tang have paid tribute to Guess in some way?
-The company currently focuses more on accessories and has launched independent Guess accessory stores ? Tell us your Guess memories 😉
~Adri
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So a handful of celebs were close by in Monte Carlo, Monaco for the World Music Awards! As always, their outfit choices begged for a few Fashion Bomb Hot or Hmm reflections…
I must admit, like milk, marriage has done Mimi’s body lots of good! But when will we see her in something that’s not super skin tight?? This lady in red gets a Hmm… The ever beautiful and evolving Alicia Keys performed in a ruffled satin gown with amazing platform stilettos. Ladies, this is how you do black! Definitely hot! British songstress Estelle took to the stage, also wearing a ruffled number. A little black dress is always chic, but something about the proportions, footless tights and so so shoes make me go Hmm…
And what awards show would be complete without the Knowles sisters??? Solange performed in a great black and white combo topped off by Hot! neon shoes. I’m taking notes! And of course Sasha fierce performed for all the single ladies, working a military inspired jacket and Hot! gold sandals. Snaps to Beyonce for her new image, but does anyone else think she’s channeling ‘Michael Jackson’ with the one glove and tassle/braid trimmed jacket? I’m just sayin…
What do you think?
Bisous!
A street most known for being home to the world famous Louvre museum: What most people don’t know is that if you walk east, Rue De Rivoli becomes a shopping strip… …chock full of everything from French chain stores like Etam, Celio and Naf Naf to American staples like GAP and Foot Locker.
While on my museum/shopping stroll I caught sight of this young lady: …who was representing in true Parisian fashion in dark skinny jeans and brown riding boots. While her overall look is simple, she made it chic by throwing a bit of fur into the mix with her vest.
What do you think?
Bisous!
Hey, guys–Adriana here with another report from the New York fashion scene. Y’all know I’m a freestyle fanatic, so I was hyped to check out Reebok’s Spring ’09 collection preview last week. Look what they did just for me!
OK, mayyybe not. But a girl can wish…Here are some of the highlights from the line!The top two Freestyles are called “Fashionista” and “Punk” (I kept envisioning Rihanna in the Punks). My faves are the pop art-like gray ones and those burgundy satin ballet flats, which look even more adorable in person. Thoughts?
P.S. For all of us Reebok Basquiat edition fans, I got the scoop that there are definitely some more styles in the pipeline–stay tuned!
Look for the Reebok Spring ’09 collection in stores early next year!
Adri Special thanks to Carmen and Olivia. 🙂
The Knowles sisters recently hit up the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool, continuing their world promotional tour, and providing endless fodder for the Fashion Bomb’s Hot or Hmm series…
…I must say, though this outfit is a bit tame for Solange, I love the black sequins, stripes and the pop of her yellow bracelet. And Beyonce’s one handed glove is definitely hot!
Sasha took to the stage to perform “If I Were a Boy“… Hmmm…but maybe it’s hot that homegirl is stepping out the box?
What do you think?
Check out Beyonce’s performance:
WWD reports that we might see Michelle Obama on the cover of Vogue soon after the inauguration of president elect Barack Obama:
The article, by Stephanie D. Smith says, “Vogue has been campaigning for a Michelle Obama cover since last September ” both in print and in person. Editor in chief Anna Wintour and contributing editor Andre Leon Talley hosted several fund-raisers for the Obamas last summer, rallying the fashion community’s support for the Illinois senator.“ Ok Andre!! The article goes on to say that despite Vogue’s best efforts, Ebony or Essence might get to them first. “The Chicago-based title [Ebony] is quickly assembling a special January issue dedicated to Barack Obama’s candidacy…Essence is also said to be working on a special package for its January issue, but details have not been hammered out.“
Hmmm, so Ebony, Essence, or Vogue?? Which do you think she’ll choose?