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Tonchi Taps New York Mag’s Jody Quon For Creative Director
Watching a magazine be renovated before our eyes is a fascinating process, and Stefano Tonchi’s quick work at W magazine is no exception. Last week, WWD speculated that Tonchi’s next hires would be Vogue’s Sally Singer and New York Magazine‘s Jody Quon – and so far, they’re one for one.
Peter Lindbergh Proves Yet Again He Hates Photoshop
You may remember that super-gorgeous, stir-creating French Elle in which iconic German lensman Peter Lindbergh captured the likes of Eva Herzigova, Ines de la Fressange, and a slew of European actresses with little to no makeup (as if they needed it) and minimal photoshop work. Word is, Lindbergh — ever the photographic proponent of all things au natural — is at it again, training his lens on models in a similar spread for the French glossy this week.
Lynn Hirschberg Leaves New York Times…For W?
It’s only Stefano Tonchi’s first week on the job as editor in chief of W magazine, and the masthead is already getting a makeover. New York Times Magazine heavyweight and editor at large Lynn Hirschberg has left the magazine for what sources say is a new home at W.
Gilt Groupe’s Helmut Lang Sale Is Not Actually A Sale
Attention sale mongers hoping to score some edgy Helmut Lang wares on Gilt Groupe today! You just might want to un-excuse yourself from your mid-day meeting because word is that when the clock strikes 12, the current collection will go on sale for… drumroll… full price.
DVF Expands Retail, Opens Store In SoHo
Much to the dismay of our credit card balances, it appears that Diane von Furstenberg has changed her to decision to stop expanding due to the recession. And even more unfortunate for our wallets, it appears the expansion will be occurring right around the corner from Styleite. Okay. We’ll admit it. We’re itching with excitement.
American Apparel Gets Help From The Price Is Right
It’s no secret that American Apparel is suffering from some pretty severe growing pains right now. Aside from founder and CEO Dov Charney’s sexual proclivities in the workplace, Women’s Wear Daily dedicated an entire feature article to their financial woes. And now, in their time of need, American Apparel has turned to America’s most iconic game show: “The Price Is Right.”
W Magazine’s Masthead Mess
It was only a matter of time before the changes began rolling out at W Magazine. When the newly appointed editor in chief, Stefano Tonchi, was announced, and made comments about changing the very essence of the publication, more changes on the masthead were bound to happen.
WWD announced that Dennis Freedman, W’s creative director for nearly twenty years, would be leaving the magazine.
FIRST LOOK: Selena Gomez For Kmart
She dazzled us on the Kids’ Choice Awards “Orange Carpet” and makes tweens across the world scream at the very mention of her name. Selena Gomez’s success can be measured by many of her Disney counterparts’ successes — Miley, Hilary, Demi, Vanessa. Their names translate into many things, among them sparkly lip glosses packaged with their respective brands and, of course, dollar signs.
How To Get More Bang For Your Beauty Buck
For most people we know, a trip to Sephora can get ugly fast. A lash-enhancing serum here, a gold-infused facial cream there — and before you know it, the rent has gone down the drain right along with that delicious sea-salt infused body scrub. So, take it from a fellow product whore, the drugstore is your friend. And from our experience, one with some serious benefits.
Fashion Week’s New Dates Cause Drama For Rosh Hashanah
This year, the dates set by the CFDA for Fashion Week fall on the holiest dates on the Jewish calendar. Fashion Week is slated to run from September 9th-16th, while Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on the 7th and carries on for the following two days. And yes, that poses a bit of a problem.
Lara Stone Gives Eva Mendes The Boot
WWD is reporting that model Lara Stone has signed on to be the face of both Calvin Klein Collection and Calvin Klein Jeans. We’ve all seen the current Calvin Klein advertisements and billboards: an image of actress Eva Mendes, very sweaty and being ravished on a beach. Well, looks like it’s Mendes out, Stone, in.
Forever 21 Teams Up With Brian Lichtenberg
It appears that Forever 21 is following the footsteps of their other reasonably priced peers, H&M, Target, and Uniqlo and creating a collaboration line of their own. Graphic t-shirts are among the designs that L.A. based designer Brian Lichtenberg will be creating for Forever 21. According to WWD, “A Forever 21 spokesperson confirmed the collaboration was in the works and said an announcement would be made in the coming months.”
Rodarte Sisters Go To The (Horror) Movies
Laura and Kate Mulleavy, the sisters behind the brilliant Rodarte line, have always expressed their interest and love of films, particularly those in the horror genre. According to WWD, their movie dreams are finally coming true.
Japan Fashion Week Begins, But Will It Last?
Konnichiwa, Japan Fashion Week! Today marks the first day of the shortened four-day long Japanese Fashion Week. WWD tells us that there will be an estimated 40 runway shows this season with special attention being paid to men’s fashion and emerging designers. But whether or not the fresh fashion faces will bring buyers is still to be determined.
The Court Rules: Google Remains Fashionable
On Monday, we reported that luxury powerhouse LVMH had gone to war against Google, hoping to get the search engine to stop selling branded trademarks as ad keywords. Today, WWD reports that the case has been heard at the European Union’s highest court and according to the ruling, Google has not violated any trademark laws by selling keywords like Fendi or Louis Vuitton.
Long Lashes: A Lasting Business Endeavor
In the past year, sales of fake eyelashes have gone up by 6.2 percent, making it an estimated $44 million dollar industry. Latisse, the prescription lash-growth aide, has been flying off of the shelves, as has the tamer option of volume-enhancing mascara. How to continue the craze?
A+ Fashion: WWD Covers Prep School Chic
There’s always been something oddly intriguing about wearing a uniform. Today, WWD showcased three prep schools with a fashionably aware student body — Phillips Academy, Milton Academy, and Concord Academy. These schools may not have a uniform, but the girls are undoubtedly restricted to an official school dress code, as well as an unofficial one — which is directed by their prep school peers.
Who Will Be W’s New EIC? We Have An Idea…
On Wednesday, Condé Nast announced that it would be moving W Magazine out of the Fairchild Fashion Group. According to their press release, a new editor in chief will be named in the process. So, who will be W’s new EIC?
Amy Winehouse’s Next Move…Designer?
Today, WWD announced that the Back To Black artist has decided to add something new to her resume: Winehouse wants to become a fashion designer.
LVMH To Launch “Arts And Luxury Media” Site NOWNESS.com
Tomorrow will mark the launch of LVMH’s new “arts and luxury media” website, NOWNESS.com, which the fashion world has been waiting for since the end of the company’s former e-commerce site, eluxury.com. After the individual companies held by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton began getting their own personal e-commerce sites, LVMH shut down eluxury.com in [...]
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