daily ::

check out Vogue UK's website to catch a glimpse of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's daily ensembles...since searches of the beautiful Editors-daughter are out of date, here's the best way to be on the same thought process.

:: past months have looked at Daisy Lowe, Olivia Palermo, British Victorias Secret Angel Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Alexa Chung (all worth checking out and catching up with- after Julia).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Louis Vuitton F/W 2010 ::

Marc Jacobs presented a curvy collection on a set of curv (ier) models. the collection was very 50's mom, or a sexed up version...there were corsets, high waisted A- line skirts, tight fitting lapeled blazers. i believe this collection was made with Scarlett Johanson in mind.

:: many of the models were from the pages of Victorias Secret and oh, Elle McPherson closed the show in a pink strapless gown.

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:: the shoes...amazing. thick heel, pointy toe, big fat flat bow; bags were a take on the classics..i love the black leather speedy- such a better look than the typical patterns.

:: images via style.com.

Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 ::

the design team at Alexander McQueen kept the designers last presentation small and intimate. minimal press were invited and shown 16 looks, 80% of which were cut and worked on by Lee's own hands before he took his own life in February.

:: the looks all focused on art from the Byzantine Empire :: shown in rich red, gold and ivory all of the hand-crafted pieces had intricate, ornate details. the influential art was entwined through the fabric. the black and metallic detailed pumps and knee high leather boots were an extension of the design of the clothing. the accessories were binding, from the heavy bracelets to the extended metal chokers and each of the different head coverings, including one with a detailed mohawk look that corresponded to the chokers, giving off the brit-punk feel that the designer has been well known for.

:: click on image to view larger. via style.com.

:: Lee will be missed and deeply mourned, but thankfully for his fans he will forever live on through fashion. this collection kept to his aesthetic and his vision and will be a great addition to his genius legacy.

via Style.com-

Sarah Burton, his right hand, described how, in beginning this collection, McQueen had turned away from the world of the Internet, which he had so powerfully harnessed in his last show. "He wanted to get back to the handcraft he loved, and the things that are being lost in the making of fashion," she said. "He was looking at the art of the Dark Ages, but finding light and beauty in it. He was coming in every day, draping and cutting pieces on the stand." The 16 outfits shown had been 80 percent finished at the time of his death.

white on white ::

inspirational photographs by Tim Walker for Italian Vogue.

:: amazing.

:: click to view larger. images via a shaded view on fashion.

Chanel F/W 2010 ::

for Chanel's fall RTW collection Karl Lagerfeld hauled- literally, it had to be hauled- a 265-ton iceberg from Sweden to complete his ideal look and feel for the Paris runway presentation.

faux fur was seen in full suits, boots with ice block heels, bootie shorts and bags...CC logo's were stamped in for good measure, and white was abundant as the models stomped through the holes in the iceberg and the water off the melting glacier.

:: the collection included classic Chanel tweed, knits and accessories (which were focused on the "ice" theme as well as rocks) and yet more than enough faux fur was found entwined and weaved into many unlikely places.

:: collection. images via wwd.

:: details. click on image to view larger. images via style.com.

:: Karl Lagerfeld. image via wwd.

:: video via fashionista.

Stella McCartney F/W 2010 ::

Stella McCartney started her show to a fake recorded version of the Tiger Woods voicemail left on his mistresses voicemail. Why? who knows.

:: the collection was the best Stella has to offer: clean, wearable, sleek, feminine. i love her take on stripes, with black and cream, and her use of charcoal work wear throughout the collection helped round out the elegant cocktail dresses draped in mesh.

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:: Stella McCartney. images via style.com.

Celine F/W 2010 ::

since Phoeobe Philo took over at the eponymous line Celine last season, critics have been appeased.

her fall collection showed in Paris to, according to numerous sources, most of the women (i.e. editors, stylists, celebrities) in the crowd already donning pieces from the collection.

:: she stuck to basics, but kept it fresh with mesh, leather, offset buttons and the most gorgeous navy wool jacket with a ruffle flutter sleeve.

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:: Phoebe Philo. images via style.com.

John Galliano F/W 2010 ::

John Galliano's Fall collection revolved around a tribe of wandering nomads : bronzed, uni-browed with styled hair, these nomads were outfitted in outerwear, sleek dresses and gowns. and the hats...from giant fur to an I dream of Jeanie type cap, they contended with the hair of the other models.

:: the runway was black, with white lighting shining in the background to light up the falling (fake) snow. very much an over the top show. oh, and there were fireworks during Galliano's bow.

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:: backstage. click on image to view larger.

:: John Galliano. images via style.com.

Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2010 ::

Karl Lagerfeld introduced a thin patent leather in his F/W 2010 collection. shown in both black and silver, he used this fabric in layering: leg binding skirts worn over leggings, worn with numerous tailored suit jackets often including details in the same shiny material.

:: the fabric was used as a headband as well, holding back the models hair to create the big beehive up-do. beauty wise, the faces were clean with a tinted deep red lip, leaving room to observe the clothing.

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:: backstage.

:: Karl Lagerfeld. images via style.com.

Martin Maison Margiela F/W 2010 ::

since Margiela has left his own label, the supporting design team has stepped up to carry on with his genius. luckily, they chose to carry on with classic margiela styles- inverted pyramid shapes as seen in the trousers, form fitting layers underneath voluminous jackets and over sized sleeves. they stuck to the staples, black, grey, red and beige and a large focal point was on coats.

:: i love the grey ankle length skirt, which is a mini and a long skirt all at the same time by use of the extended chiffon...but really, what is that fur trap on the last models head?

:: click on image to view larger. images via style.com.

Viktor & Rolf F/W 2010 ::

Viktor and Rolf put on a full theatrical show to present their Fall RTW collection for "Glamour Factory" where the backdrop was tools in various metallics. 90's model Kristen McMenamy came out in 9 layers of clothing only for the designers to follow her out, undress her piece by piece and re-dress the following crystal-encrusted, leotard wearing models.

pieces were zipped off, pulled up, and pulled to cinch at the waist with a drawstring. and after that...it reversed. good thing Kristen was not a waif, as she states the clothing was almost 3 times her body weight.

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:: Rolf Snoeren and Viktor Horsting. images via style.com.

Christian Dior F/W 2010 ::

John Galliano's F/W 2010 collection for Christian Dior followed up on his equestrian theme from the Couture show :: the collection was romantic and styled beautifully. the models voluminous hair, fishtail braids, dramatic eyes, and pretty red cheeks and lips.

i loved the tiny chiffon dresses that seemed to live to perfectly under the jackets and on top of the over the knee brown and grey boots.

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:: details.

:: John Galliano. images via style.com.