Why have I *just* heard about this?

Seriously, people, since when did French Vogue do TV? Have you seen their interviews des rédactrices: http://www.vogue.fr/vogue-tv-interview-des-redactrices-home-libre58.htm

The best ways to study for my French exam next week, bien sûr!

Fall is oh-so-rugged

And Mr. Wang always delights with his sophisticated, urban disheveled look. Wonderfully New York, beautifully crafted and wearable separates. (image from New York Magazine)

The Pains of the Fashion Industry

Despite a freshman collection bought out by Barney's, despite winning CFDA's Fashion Fund award, and despite giving into the vast consumerization known as Target, Proenza Schouler is still experiencing growing pains.

After buying out one of their investors, the design team has been looking for some deep pockets to expand their business. Apparently, an unnamed European luxury firm is said to be helping the young designers with their financial expansion.

I wonder if this will be a merger, an acquisition, or merely a loan...

Who knew YSL wanted to be a beatnik?

If you happen to be looking for a movie to add on your netflix list, take a look at "Yves Saint Laurent - His Life and Times/5 Avenue Marceau 75116 Paris". A two part documentary on YSL - history, his influences, couture house, and creative process. Quite intriguing.

A Plot Against Our Kaiser!

http://vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?stid=44394

Under the guise

If you enjoy a little covert fashion, take a look at some of the masked creations crafted by our finest...
http://nymag.com/fashion/features/07/04/designer-masks

I hate fads...

The high-waists, the full legs... another fad is coming this Spring. Except it's already here and as hideous as ever. Seriously, even the Shopbop model looks odd-shaped.And then we have the poor fashion victims that just don't know any better:I can see this style working approximately .1% of the time on about .1% of the world's female population. So unless you fall into that .01%, I severely discourage anyone from attempting this look. Just don't. For your own sake.

Why Chicago Will Never Be a Fashion Capital

Overheard in Lori's Shoes:

Woman to friend: "It's not that I have good taste. I just have really expensive taste."