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So it was Men’s Fashion Week in Paris, and parties were poppin’ with lots of fashionable folks. A friend and I went to a Boombox party at a club called Regine’s close to the Champs Elysees:
Boombox is a notorious party described by Time Out as, “one of the wildest parties in the world, splicing freaky fashion, a fierce musical mix and carefree flamboyance.” I scanned the crowd for a Fashion Bomb worthy diva and came upon this fierce fashionista:
It was honestly too loud for me to hear her name or the designer of this dress, but I loved her frock’s cinched waist, eye catching metallic material, and open back. And check out her pose!
What do you think of her style? *There’s more where that came from! Check back next week for the following installment.
Kanye’s sneakers debuted on the runway for Louis Vuitton’s menswear show recently…
…thankfully the white boat shoes were noticeably absent (were those a joke?), with these red and black options in their place: Source
These are *much* better. What do you think?
“For the record I would like to state that the statement made on behalf of the Black Artists Association does not represent my point of view. I understand their sensitivity and respect their right to express it. I personally believe it is an unfair expectation to place on the First Lady. Fashion is subjective and a matter of personal choice. As a designer of Color I would encourage the fashion industry, editors and media to lead the way and be more inclusive. True change in America is going to be a collective effort. As an American Designer I am excited that Mrs. Obama, in her role as the First Lady, will heighten the awareness of American style which resonates into business and jobs in the fashion industry.”
I applaud Mrs. Obama for her style and her choices. Most of all for wearing what really matters, dignity and grace.”
…the polls close on Sunday at noon EST.
Bisous!
*Can’t remember who did what? Scroll down on the left hand column for the Blog Archive and a list of past intern posts.
The candidates truly showed their skills with these last two wardrobe queries! Check ’em out: Lola says, “Hi! I live here in NYC and even though it is freezing cold and snowing, I am thinking about black leather jackets for Spring…do you have any affordable suggestions that I can hunt down now? Thanks!“ Amber and Anitra chose the same Victoria Secret finds, with Amber saying, “I scoped out these cute leather jackets just for you (no faux, here!), all $160 and under! Enjoy!”
Lastly, Jaida from the Blog The Coolest Period says, “I’m supposed to be going out to party with my sister for her birthday next weekend. I don’t usually go out so I don’t have anything to wear. I have skinny jeans and flats but all the tops I have are too casual and my flats are a little too casual too. Any suggestions? P.S. I’m a plus size college kid with limited funds. LOL I usually shop at American Eagle, Gap, Target, and Old Navy.“ Suzy says, “I understand limited funds, I’m a college student myself! For tops you want something flirty, sexy or glamorous to pull off with jeans. Look for ruffle details and studs or rhinestones to give your outfit more drama. I also threw in some flat boots for comfort, and a vest for a polished look!“
Today is the last day of the intern contest. The candidates were given 5 Mail Bombs to solve, and each searched for the best answers. Vuitton, Amber, and Ashley answered all questions, and everyone seemed to answer the same questions in different ways. There was so much info that I had to split Mail Bombs in two! Here’s part one, where the hopefuls help solve a few celebrity wardrobe questions: Sabine says, “I really like this coat that Kim has on in this picture...” “…I’m still looking to buy a coat, especially this color, can you find one just like hers except cheaper because hers is probably really expensive?“ Vuitton says, “We found some great jackets at a fraction of Kim’s cost, minus her fab Balenciaga bag of course!“
Next Ericka says, “I spotted this jacket Malinda Williams was wearing on theybf.com and fell in love.” “…Can you find a more affordable version for a recessionista?“ Vuitton says, “Florals and bold prints are the names of the game, and we happened to find a few coats that follow the trend, but are also recession friendly:“
Lastly, Danica from D.C. says, “I absolutely love Mo’Nique’s blouse in this picture taken recently during the Sundance Film Festival.“ “…Where can I find it or something comparable to it?“ Ashley says, “Hey Danica! I thought Mo’nique looked great in her Dolman sleeved blouse! The silhouette is perfect for highlighting assets and, ahem, concealing not so desirable holiday pounds. I hope my offerings are up to your standard!“
