Punk and Privilege

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Rachel Zoe Debuts Fashion Line Fall 2011 Look Book

Rachel Zoe, released the look book for her new fall 2011 collection and describes the collection as, “uptown chic and downtown cool infused with Parisian elegance and London street style.” For Fall 2011, there will be 33 looks from the contemporary line. Retailers include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Intermix.

It seemed as though Rachel, knew people would be expecting her collection to be very simialar to her personal style, & wanted to veer away from that. & while there are some subtle hints of Zoe, its definaelty not would I would call her signature style. The unfortunate part for me about this is, myself as I'm sure many others love & admire Rachel Zoe for her signature personal style, the statement jewelry the huge sunnys the furs the hip nod to the 70's. & it made me ponder at what point to draw the line of even cross it, in order to stay true to who you are or appeal to the masses.

Lets have a look, my "likes" appear in larger format;

I am sadly slightly disappointed, the collection so far is very warm and cold for me, due to high standard and great expectation I hold a stylist of her magnitude. Some pieces, I like and some I loathe, I was definitely expecting to "die", and surprisingly I am still hear and in good health. No dying a fashionable death or "couturchering" (I made that up, but you get my point). I found the designs I liked the most were similar to those of H&M and Zara, which wouldn't be such a determining admiration factor if she wasn't RACHEL ZOE supreme being to fashions most elite and well dressed glitterati.

Decision Not to Post John Galliano Video.

I had a deep conversation with Apollonia Mardez, yesterday evening in regards to the John Galliano, episode. If you follow Sari & Company, which I hope you do, it was reported that anti-Semitic remarks were made by John Galliano, to the couple next to him, but as of Sunday, eye witness reporters stated that he called the woman ugly, and her also commented that her bag was fucking ugly after having been called a disgusting bum. I was 100 percent with his comment which hadn't included any anti-Semitic statements. What I am however not with, is the fashion designer caught on video clearly showing John galliano making, extremely hurtful ignorant disgusting comments against Jewish people.
I was briefly on the fence of whether I should re-post the video on this site because;
A. I do believe I have the ability to inform and influence, so I am very careful about what I put out into the universe and with so much negativity I try to keep even things I dislike to a minimum and brief.
B. you should have all the facts and the complete story.

So my ultimate decision was not to post the video, Sari & Company does not support hatred in any form.
Peace In
Peace Out.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Burberry Biker Spring 2011 Ad Campaign

Burberry have just released their second Spring 2011 ad campaign featuring British model Jourdan Dunn wearing Burberry Biker Leathers which was shot by Mario Testino.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

I Heart Sample Sales

Heres this week's Sample Sale list, and its a great one, please plan your week and your wallet accordingly!

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale 50-75% Off Retail

2/28/11 – 3/6/11 • Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-7pm

Location: 255 W 17th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave)

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC

Selection of the finest designer clothing, shoes + accessories for men, women & children, as well as gifts for the home.

Jacadi & Petit Bateau Kids - Women's Max Mara Shoes & Clothing Sale

2/28/11 – 3/8/11 • Mon-Thu 9:30am-7pm, Fri 9:30am-3pm, Closed Sat, Sun 9:30am-7:30pm

Location: 605 5th Ave, 6th Fl (btwn 48th & 49th St)

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC

Featuring boys, girls, ladies apparel, & ladies shoes! This is your final chance store closing. Merchandise prices at up to 80% off retail. New merchandise arriving daily. Also find Women's shoes by Max Mara & Max Mara Sport where shoes are priced $99, boots $149 Reg. $400-$800. Also find a wide selection of Fendi & Tod shoes

Ralph Lauren Home

2/28/11 • Mon 9am-5pm

Location: Metropolitan North Pavilion, 110 W 19th St (btwn 6th and 7th Ave)

Payment Type: Cash/AMEX/VISA/MC

Furniture, Lighting, Home Accessories, Decorative Pillows, Gifts, Vintage and Antiques

Hermes Sample Sale

3/23/11 – 3/27/11 • Wed, Fri, Sat 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-8pm, Sun 1pm-5pm,

Location: 317 W 33rd St (Just west of 8th Ave)

Payment Type: NO CASH/AMEX/VISA/MC

Save 70% on bags, scarves, ties, and, leather goods, and other Hermes accessories.

Friday, February 25, 2011

“You’re Ugly and Your Fucking Bag is Ugly Too.” John Galliano Arrest Update via Racked

According to Racked.com

As further details emerge about John Galliano's arrest in Paris on Thursday, the story, naturally, gets more and more bizarre. (After all, it's fashion.) The latest account we're reading places the incident at fashion industry hangout La Perle—a typical Paris corner cafe/bar in le Marais that's inexplicably become a favorite of the fabulous set over the past five years—and recounts how Galliano may have been tipsy, but actually only insulted a woman's handbag.

An onlooker reports that Galliano was having a drink at La Perle and was in a visibly joyful mood when a couple seated nearby—who, evidently, did not recognize the Dior creative director—mistook him for for a bum and demanded he move away from them.

Sleek Mag reports:

On his joyful “cheers everybody!” the woman and her boyfriend replied “You’re ugly, you’re disgusting, move away from here!” as our eyewitnesses tell us.

Galliano didn’t react to this statement and raised his glass with other bar guests. He then turned around to respond to the lady, saying: “You’re ugly and your fucking bag is ugly too.”

Onlookers say that the woman's boyfriend proceeded to get up and physically threaten Galliano. The two parties continued to hurl insults at each other until the designer calmed down and went off to smoke a cigarette, whereupon the couple phoned the police.

Seriously, this is the best version of the story we've heard all day. Also, that is the best insult we've heard all year. "You're ugly and your fucking bag is ugly too?" We're gonna jot that one down for future use.

Dior Suspends Galliano for Alleged Anti-Semitism

According to the Miami Herald;

PARIS -- Famed fashion house Christian Dior SA suspended creative director John Galliano on Friday after he was detained and accused of an anti-Semitic insult - a bombshell development just days before the catwalks in Paris heat up for fashion week.

The designer vigorously denied wrongdoing and said the suspension was way out of proportion to the cafe dispute, according to his lawyer.

Dior said in a statement it suspended Galliano pending an investigation into an incident in a Paris restaurant on Thursday night.

Paris prosecutors said a couple in the restaurant accused Galliano of making anti-Semitic insults. A police official said Galliano also exchanged slaps with the couple.

The British designer was questioned and released after the incident at the trendy La Perle bar-restaurant in the heart of the Marais district, near Galliano's Paris apartment. The prosecutors and police, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing, say Galliano's blood alcohol level was high.

"The House of Dior confirms, with the greatest firmness, its policy of zero tolerance for any anti-Semitic or racist comments," Sidney Toledano, CEO of Dior Couture, said in the statement.

All this is a blow at a crucial moment for one of fashion's most storied companies. Dior would not comment on whether it would present its collection as planned at the fall-winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear shows that start in Paris next week.

Critics suggested that Dior had been looking for a way to part with the extraordinary yet temperamental Galliano for some time, and the restaurant spat provided a reason for a break-up.

Galliano's flamboyant personality and over-the-top creations have become synonymous with Dior over his 14-year tenure. He revamped and modernized the image of the house and sent out intricate, imaginative collections with themes ranging from ancient Egypt to Masai tribesmen to 18th-century equestrians.

Known for a razor-sharp tongue and a chameleon style, he charms fashion insiders at the end of each runway show with his puffed-out rooster strut, always in an outrageous costume.

Galliano "modernized Dior and made it more youthful than any of his predecessors. At times his clothes have been confounding.... and at times have been so extraordinarily sexy that it made you wonder how the brand continued to dress France's first ladies and high society," said Dana Thomas, author of "Deluxe: how Luxury lost its luster," an expose of the luxury industry.

French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is a close friend of the designer, and nearly always makes public appearances in Dior.

"These days I see Dior more on young Russian girls in Saint Tropez than on chic women in Paris, but perhaps that is the goal," Thomas told The Associated Press.

Asked whether she thought Galliano would brave the current controversy and be back at Dior, she said, "No."