BCBG MAX AZRIA FALL 2010 RTW

        

Colored blocked, muted tones with a pop of sequin, gave a modern feel to a bohemian look. Light weight silks and knits, layered and belted at the waist, this collection was focused more on reality than Fantasy and more consumer driven. Able to transition from summer right into fall, check out some of my favorite looks from todays collection.

Alexander McQueen Lives on

"On behalf of Lee McQueen's family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family.

Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this."

More from a personal perspective later, I currently can not. )-;

RIP, God save the Queen.

Models International’s “Because We Love You” Intimate New York Fashion Week Valentine’s Mixer At Ajna Bar

• I was extremely pleased to have attended The Models International’s “Because We Love You” New York Fashion Week Valentine’s Mixer At Ajna Bar last night. MI is a premier boutique modeling agency consisting of of 200 male and female models internationally, their bookers and agents have over 60 years of combined industry experience in fashion, commercials, celebrity endorsement, film and television. The asian inspired Ajna bar, previously Buddha Bar, was the perfect space to hold this very intimate and chic mixer.  Swimming with gorgeous talent, and Fashion mavens, this was a fashionably social event to kick start fashion week. See photos below courtesy of Rule4080.

The Revolution Will Be Computerized. Digital Fashion, ALexander Wang & Rodarte

Its snowing out, but that doesn't mean you have to miss any of all that fashion week has to offer! Just in time for the blanket of snow covering the tri-state area, on the eve of the most fashionable time of the year, Alexander Wang and Rodarte have decided to follow in the footsteps of Marc Jacobs,  Alex MCQ, Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, and Burberry. Livestreaming their fashion shows made easy by SHOWstudio.com helping to conjoin, consumer and industry. Deemed as the future of fashion shows, having a digital calendar, in addition to a physical calendar allows editors, stylist, and buyers to ultimately be in two places at once, reaching a broader audience, increasing visibility, brand marketing, and sales. 

The two shows will be digitally presented live on SHOWstudio, with Wang’s debuting at 5 p.m. on February 13 and Rodarte following at noon on February 16.

Patricia Field *Hearts Cafe Bustelo

Mariska Hargitay / Olivia Benson

                                                                  
Law and Order SVU, is my absolute favorite show. While don't watch it for fashion purposes, as I do with a few of my other favorites. However,  I've taken notice on every episode character Olivia Benson, wears to small gold chains. Now, I'm quite busy, and I love the layered jewelry look but, I at times can't find the time to even layer t-shirts.  The purposeful symbolism behind this significant  jewelry is worth taking the extra time to layer up.
 The necklace she wears on every episode, says Fearlessness and is from her foundation, The Joyful Heart Foundation. Heres what she had to say about it;

"After taking the role of Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, I began to realize that the effects of an assault linger long after the bruises have healed.

So I became a trained victim’s advocate through the Mt. Sinai Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention (SAVI) Program and started to speak out and help raise awareness surrounding the issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. “

"One is a gold pendant engraved in Sanskrit with “Abhaya” meaning “Fearlessness.” You can purchase it on Joyful Heart’s web site (www.joyfulheartfoundation.org). The other necklace I wear is called the "Studio Waterfall." It's a yellow sapphire and diamond necklace from Michael Eigen Jewelers!!" Its for both her character and for Mariska,"The necklace Benson wears is part of Mariska Hargitay's real life. She spends a lot of her own time outside of the show working with sexual assault victims. One cause she is deeply involved in is the Joyful Heart Foundation, which is committed to the healing of rape and sexual assault victims. The pendant Mariska wears is called the “Fearlessness Necklace” and 100% of its sale profits go directly to the Joyful Heart Foundation. For more information on the foundation and the necklace you can go to Mariska.com and/or the joyfulheartfoundation"

-Mariska

www.Mariska.com

Attitude Adjustment...Unofficial Chanel Markups

I received a few emails about the Chanel mark-ups and lack of inventory....I searched a few sites and heres the buzz so far...

The lack of Chanel inventory has more to do with dramatic economic shifts than a corporate scheme to manipulate customers, according to Patricia Pao, CEO of the Pao Principle, a global consulting firm for luxury companies.

Like many luxury brands, Chanel's sales fell off significantly when the economy made a quick nosedive, in September 2008, Pao explains. There was no other choice but to cut back significantly on production.

"It was a prudent move as demand did not pick up until Christmas 2009," Pao says. "The pent up demand surprised Chanel. Basically, by Christmas they had sold out of all of their basic stock in all of their boutiques in both RTW and accessories leaving them in a situation where they left a lot of money on the table."

Pao says, she thinks that the core Chanel customer has returned and the company will see healthy improvements for Spring 2010.


Below is the a unofficial price list for Timeless Classic (TC) and Reissue style bags:

TC Medium/Large Caviar from $2425 to $2600
TC Medium/Large Lamb from $2695 to $2850
TC Jumbo Caviar from $2650 to $2995
TC Jumbo Lamb from $2850 to $3250
TC Maxi Caviar from $2895 to $3295
TC Maxi Lamb from $3195 to $3500

Reissue 225 from $2695 to $2850
Reissue 226 from $2795 to $3250
Reissue 227 from $3095 to $3600


*M.A.S

Better Late than Never

Remember a few months ago, the Jimmy Choo X H&M collection people waited in the rain online for? Well, I regret to inform you I wasn't one of them and never have I been so happy for a missed opportunity as I am when the same one arrives at a better time and for a way better price! While on a mad lunch break dash, we stopped in H&M just for fun and were able to find a few left items for the Jimmy Choo X H&M collection, for half off. At times for quality purposes I feel the half off price should be the retail price but, I've studied retail math for some time now, and mark up is a must. Anyway heres what we found a a fraction of the price.

The studded flats are my absolute favorite! They are super uncomfortable but worth every second of pain. The wrap belt is AWESOME, I've been wrapping my life away.  The tunic, is ok, fun with skinny jeans and the electric blue heels and I hardly stand up in, but what a great way to practice. All is right with the world. (or at least the fashion word)  (-;

Dear Chanel, Come Home.

By now I'm sure you have heard of the unfortunate outselling of the Chanel Classic Jumbo handbag and major price increase. A simple case of raising prices and bringing production to a pace that creates mass demand.  On Monday, Chanel prices surged somewhere between 15% and 20%. I thought that was all the bad news I could handle on a Monday morning alast there was more. It has become virtually impossible to purchase a Chanel Chassic Jumbo or 2.55, in store. Saks has a waiting list of a few hundred and Chanel on 57th, ohhh just a trivial 30-40 people ahead of you! Not to mention there is no real set date of when your purse will arrive because they are delivered in spurts, a bag here a bag there. This is awfully painful, with New York Fashion week just around the corner I know some Fifth Avenue girls with sweaty itchy shopping palms. So, reinforcements were called in and it was decided to just go with a different style.

Geez, this came out to about $3,040 tax included before increase.........GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

Maison Martin Margiela

Lets Make Fantasy Reality........

Keeping with the fairy tale trend going in fashion, Prince Charming set the standard when he had Cinderlella's missing slipper. Being brought to life by none other than Maison Martin Margiela, the Brothers Grimm dreamy glass slipper has arrived. Taking the idea further, the designer sells these limited edition heels, not in pairs, but per piece. Beyond exclusivity, for the girl who has it all.

Betty La Fea Dice Adiós!

Though after seeing the original novela, Betty La fea I could never one hundred percent appreciate the english version. I missed more of the petty drama and scandal and the colorful daring latin wardrobe, that wouldn't fly in the states. The english version Ugly betty was originally a big hit, but more recently Entertainment Weekly reports that the current season will be its last. 

Alexander Wang, Taking it to the Streets

The streets on New York will be invaded with A.Wang on Monday morning. In his first ad campaign EVER. "The images were originally only supposed to be posters we were going to send to editors and stores," Wang said according to WWD. "But I felt the energy was much more appropriate for something like guerrilla marketing than anything too proper or formal. Because T is really the core foundation of what Alexander Wang stands for, I thought it should be something that could be much more democratic." The monochrome ad campaign features Hannah Holman in my absolute favorite Wang tees which will also be available at Alexander.com on Monday. I will post photos from NY as soon as my first sighting!

Untitled- Maison Martin Margiela

Microphone fiend, it’s the return of the God, peace God
And ain’t nobody fresher
I’m in Maison, uh, Martin Margiela- Jay Z, Run this Town

The long overdue release of Maison Martin Margiela first perfume, Untitled in collaboration with l'oreal. Based on green floral notes, we can smell galbanum, boxwood, mastic, incense, bitter orange as well as jasmine, cedar and musk. Launched a few days ago in Paris and arriving elsewhere in March. I've heard it smells delicious! Here are some photos of the Paris launch courtesy of NOTCOUTURE.

Jeffery Campbell C'est Moi

C'est Moi studded Jeffery Campbell in grey or black, for the low low price of $135. On pre-order since January 16, 2010 and being shipped on by www.needsupply.com on 2/28/10 *Sad Face* Not in time for fashion week. *Pouts*

Dearest Jeffery,

I need these tomorrow. Ok ok, not tomorrow but umm how about fashion week, size 8, if you do not deliver to the block I will gladly have them picked up. Thank you and bye.

Unbeweavable....Grau Wal

grau wal.

eve cahill & anna rybakov.

grau wal was founded in 2009 by friends, eve cahill & anna rybakov.

originally from washington state, anna moved to new york in the winter of 2005 after receiving her b.s. in textile & apparel design from cornell university. eve, hailing from southern pennsylvania, joined anna in new york a year later, after completing the same program.

the collection started out as an accidental collaboration when the two started making bracelets and necklaces for themselves. the interest of friends & co-workers inspired the pair to launch the company in february 2009 made of brass and synthetic hair.

Some unrelated inspiration courtesy of Nom de Guerre Spring Summer 2010...