play ::

i had literally just finished watched Sienna Miller play Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl when this editorial started blazing across the blog-sphere.

Karl Lagerfeld channels Edie through Vanessa Paradis in this months French Magazine Madame Figaro. Vanessa's hair is way bigger, her lips much poutier and redder, and her face much fiercer than Edie's but the over-all feel is there. 60's vibe, deep kohed out cat eyes and the Warhol Superstar's signature black tights with no pants.

Is Karl playing Andy?...hair/sunglasses...hm.

:: via fashion gone rouge.

kate ::

Nick Knight at Showstudio shot this video for Kate Moss' S/S 10 collection for Topshop. You can barely see the clothing in this sunlight streaming video, but really who cares when Kate is prancing around in all her glory?

:: you can catch glimpses of blue chiffon flowing in the breeze, sparkles, a white lace trimmed top, a white silk dress with a butterfly placed in between her breasts, a blue floral see-through maxi dress and a white lace mini dress that Kate pulls up to reveal her tiny bum in the end, which by a trick of light, can't actually be seen.

:: so kate, and so pretty.

:: video via fashionista.

:: view more images here.

Chanel Cruise Collection 2011 ::

Chanel's Cruise 2011 collection was presented in true Lagerfeld fashion in Saint-Tropez, amid celebrities and fashion's elite.

:: the over-all feeling was very relaxed. the runway show began at sunset, as models emerged from a yacht docked in the harbor. either barefoot, holding sandals in their hands or in tiny kitten heels, the models came out in pale chiffon dresses, typical Chanel tweed pieces (jackets, shorts and dresses) and skimpy bathing suits of gingham, beading and black all in a throw back to the 60's and 70's cuts and silhouettes.

white was a common thread, most strikingly seen in the soft white suits with thick wrapped belts at the waist. typical fall colors of pale orange and brown were seen in sun-kissed versions. classic CC emblemed cuffs and bags rounded out the collection, and the models beach waved hair brought it full circle.

:: the evening's show most notably ended with Georgia May Jagger coming out on a motorcycle (from off the yacht?).

:: click to view larger. images from wwd.

:: details. click to view larger. images via Chanel.

Remember Now ::

watch the trailer now for Karl Lagerfeld's short film "Remember Now" and then watch it live tomorrow night, tuesday May 11th at 7:30 pm on chanel-news.com.

:: video via fashionista.

campaign ::

images from Mert Atlas and Marcus Piggot's campaign for Givenchy Fall 2010 have just been released, and the campaign has already had a whirl-wind of attention. the designer, Riccardo Tisci, chose to use his own personal assistant and fit model, brazilian transsexual Lea T. in the ads. the collection speaks in volumes through the androgynous collection and models.

via wwd :: "Tisci explained that including a transgender person exemplifies the masculine-feminine dichotomy that has become one of his design signatures and follows coed casting for his Paris runway last March."

:: well thought out, well shot and well designed.

:: images via hint mag blog.

five ::

my top 5 looks from the MET ball monday night. i'm not going to hit you with the media's 'top 50 favorites', or the most classic...but these are really the most inspiring to me.

:: Camilla Belle in Jason Wu with the designer. the red, the flow, the eyebrows. i love this look.

:: Coco Rocha in Zac Posen. i. love. her.

:: Emma Watson in, what else, custom Burberry.

:: Jessica Stam in Rachel Roy. i love the plunging neckline accentuated by the heavy necklace.

:: Chanel Iman in Michael Kors. there were many pantsuits, but this romper takes them all out. hard.

:: images via wwd.

fake it until you make it ::

:: via JakandJil.

news ::

after much speculation in the media it was officially announced that Giles Deacon will head up Emanuel Ungaro. the british designer will take over as the fifth designer of the fashion house in five years, according to Fashionista.

the last designer duo of Estrella Archs and Lindsay Lohan, well, flopped..in heart shaped pasties. let's hope the talented Giles can pick up the pieces of the struggling label in time.

:: side note, i love Giles Deacons style. are there any Giles lookbook blogs out there? hm...post to follow.

mine ::

if you know me at all (really- from my best friend to the assistant at my doctors office and the guy at the car dealership) you know i love big rings. and even more you know i love animal rings, especially ones that sparkle. how perfect is this? taking a step out to broaden to sea creatures... love the pink eyes. eek.

:: ring by Noir Jewelry. bought on Gilt today, and is now on its way to be on my finger. future images to come.

:: Noir 'Jules the Octopus' ring.

up close and personal ::

i have been pouring over these detail shots of Alexander McQueen's last collection of accessories from F/W 2010. love, so thought i'd share.

a mix of updated classics with new genius, the embellishment and melding of colors and styles is just amazing. he was such a genuine craftsman...who else could pull these concepts off together so beautifully?

:: click image to view larger. via nitrolicious.

inspiration ::

Shrek Forever comes out this spring, and V Man Magazine and Gaga's stylist Nicola Formichetti took a stab at styling alongside the characters.

:: via V Man.

:: i love the gingerbread man. ps this post is dedicated to Jenn, who told me her style inspiration the other night came to her while watching Shrek when she was getting ready...no, she wasn't dressed like Shrek but instead- Puss and Boots.

Illustration ::

the spanish version of Elle Magazine took some of the most well-known fashion designers and spun them into Disney certified versions of themselves in "La Moda Animada".

:: the characters chosen to represent each designer, as well as the recognizable staple wardrobe elements, facial hair and... ahem...kilts...it's all pretty amazing. Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs and John Galliano are spot on. and the adoring fans played by the casts of toy story, cars, monsters inc. etc. bring in a fun element.

:: click on images to view larger. via highsnobiety.

cover ::

UK illustrator/sometimes style blogger Garance Dore landed a collectors addition cover for Elle Magazine. The illustrator was asked to create an illustration of Demi Moore as well as full spread for the magazine.

:: the cover is beautiful...can't wait to see more.

:: via Garance Dore.

boston ::

fashion writer Derek Blasberg (currently senior editor at VMagazine and editor at large for style.com) will be at Barney's in Boston this saturday promoting and signing his new book, "Classy, Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Woman".

:: Barneys Copley Place, Saturday April 10th from 2 pm- 4 pm. you should probably be there. oh, and follow him on twitter.

:: image via Derek's twitter.

Splash of Fashion ::

here's a little sneak peak at some images from the Uncle Pete's Fashion Show i produced a couple of weeks ago on March 24th for Privilege at Splash in Boston.

:: click on image to view larger. photography by Justin Keena.

Credits::

hair styled by the amazing SHAG Boston (thanks to Brigid for her help and support).

make-up by Gareth Ward and Kerren Edelsberg.

* big thanks to my assistant Jennifer Nichols and to all of my amazing models. xo.

collaboration ::

Karl Lagerfeld's newest collaboration is with....Coca Cola.

most fashion enthusiasts would have a million guesses and suggestions as to who the iconic fashion figure would do a collab with next, but Coca Cola brings the designer into the land of the mainstream.

Lagerfeld not only designed the Coca Cola Light Bottle for France (an aluminum bottle with pink lid and his distinguishable ponytailed silhouette on the white bottle), as well as shot the ad campaign, below, with models Coca Rocha (styled in pure Lagerfeld-fashion with fingerless leather gloves) and Baptiste Giacobini.

:: via WWD.

:: the ad campaign is set to release in magazines and on billboards April 28th, with Colette and Galeries Layfayette selling limited edition boxed sets with matching bottle openers (about $64.00) ps i want a bottle.

According to WWD, "Lagerfeld has long been a fan of diet cola, and says he prefers to drink it in a delicate crystal goblet to accentuate the taste." a la Coco's goblet. voila.

Karl on Karl ::

Interview with Karl Lagerfeld in Vice Magazine. can't even summarize, such a topic heavy interview. read it yourself. and enjoy the photography.

:: self portrait. via Vice Magazine.

Christian hits Broadway ::

beyond excited for Christian Louboutin's "Dancer In a Daydream" video exclusively via Fashionair.

Christian's dream to be on broadway are, to make the story viable, what inspired the jazz shoe design of his bedazzled black men's shoes. choreographed by Arthur Gourounlian and music by Joe Stilgoe, Christian dreams his way onto the broadway lights in a pair of Khakis, a polo and suspenders.

watch it here, and make sure to view the behind the scenes footage as well.

fashionair is also giving away a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps. enter to win them here by April 9th.

covet ::

Alexander Wang Frejal double layer peep toe boots.

:: via net-a-porter.

Baptiste ::

Baptiste Giabiconi is featured on the april Icons cover of L'Officiel Homme's China.

Karl Lagerfeld's personal muse is dressed to be everyone from prince to frank sinatra to elvis and lady gaga. Baptiste looks amazing, in my opinion, in drag.

:: via fashionisto.

Kate ::

Kate Moss for Vogue Hommes International, shot by Mario Sorrenti and styled (minimally) by Emmanuelle Alt (more to come on her soon). this shoot is really some of the most amazing photo's of Kate i have ever seen. love.

:: click images to view larger. via Fashion Gone Rouge.

Erin ::

Paper Magazine's interview with Erin Wasson touches on the model/designer/stylist's love for Alexander, RVCA, Lowluv and life.

"The funnest part of all this -- my empire of dirt, I call it -- is that there's no strategy to any of it," Wasson says in her matter-of-fact rasp, a by-product of her preferred mode of exercise: "I smoke cigarettes and talk shit."- Paper, read the full article here.

photoshoot styled by the one and only Taylor Jacobson.

:: images via Paper.

covet ::

Rick Owerns Silk Mikado Wedges. love.

Rick Owens, black, wedges and layers...all my favorite things. available for pre-order here.

interview ::

Diane Von Furstenberg chats with her mentoree Alexander Wang for Interview Magazine. read the "Alexander Wang Gang" article here.

:: images via interview.