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7.24.2009

Elizabeth and James + Alexander Wang "Launch" Menswear

Elizabeth and James

Two of this Fall's most anticipated menswear collections are also, to my dismay, two of the most disappointing. Back in February, Ashley Olsen announced that Elizabeth and James would be adding a men's line to their collection this upcoming Fall; after the huge success of both the Row and Elizabeth and James, I was looking forward to them finally branching into menswear. Another one of my favorite women's wear designers, Alexander Wang, also recently announced that he would be creating some basics for his "T" label, intended to be sold with the male consumer in mind. Well, apparently the males buying from this particular line aren't the same ones who inspire his women's collections, because the innovation and forward-thinking fashion perspective are seemingly (and shockingly) absent. Of course, the looks that have been released are only a mere glimpse into the rest of the collections, but to be frank...I think I've seen enough.

Elizabeth and James

"T" by Alexander Wang

2.12.2009

Gasp for Air!

Bow down, haters! Mary Kate Olsen is looking super fierce in a new (and very futuristic) cover shot and fashion spread for Interview magazine. Although Mary Kate is definitely a fashion icon, I'm not sure I've ever seen anything quite this edgy from her. Loves it. I can identify at least one F/W 09 Balanciaga piece from this spread, can you?

1.27.2009

Alexander Wang to do menswear!

Lately, it seems as though designers with a niche in either womenswear or menswear are now expanding their business and designing for both sexes. With the economy being so bleak and fashion companies being so hard up for cash these days, do you really blame them? CDFA nominated menswear designer Tim Hamilton recently announced that he would try his hand at designing for women. Rick Owens and wonderboy Gareth Pugh just showed their first menswear collections to rave reviews at Fashion Week in Paris last week. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen plan to add menswear to their high-end label, The Row. And, just today, Style.com is reporting that Alexander Wang (who just came into some extra cash as a CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund award recipient) is planning to show a men's collection this Fall. Wang even says that he will be wearing the men's pieces himself, so keep your eyes peeled for a little preview. While I'm not usually a tee shirt kind of guy, best believe that I'll be breaking my neck to get my hands on one of his new pieces!

10.31.2008

Meet: Jeremy Kost

Known on the New York circuit as "the Polaroid artist", Jeremy Kost exposes the reality of of celebrities and the fashion and art elite in his unstaged Polaroid photographs. Influenced by Warhol, Kost has direct access to the relaxed environments of the rich and famous and his art reveals the character of his subjects with uncompromising immediacy.

Marc Jacobs shot by Kost

Mary-Kate Olsen & Famke Janssen shot by Kost

Jessica Stam shot by Kost

Lindsay Lohan shot by Kost

10.29.2008

Feel the Influence

Recently, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen have been on a media tour promoting their new book, Influence, which hit stands yesterday. (This explains why you've been seeing so much of the usually private and reclusive duo lately). The book contains photographs and interviews with some of the girls' icons, role models, and others who have influenced them such as Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Louboutin, Alexandre De Betak, Diane von Furstenberg, John Galliano, Richard Prince, and more!

On October 23rd the twins sat down with Oprah to talk about the book and, ummm, breakfast? Oh whatever Oprah, as if. Anyway, the twins said they were most nervous interviewing Karl Lagerfeld, who sat down with the girls a day before his Chanel collection went down the runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Yesterday afternoon the pair also had a book signing at Barnes and Noble Union Square in NYC where the following list of rules were handed out:

1) Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen will be with us for a limited time. They will only be signing copies of their book, Influence. They will not be speaking, reading or taking questions.

2) Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen will NOT sign any memorabilia or product other than Influence. There is a limit of one book per person, and your one book must be purchased here.

3) You will be directed to pay for your book upon entering the store and will be given a receipt for your purchase. Please keep your receipt. You will receive your book at the signing table.

4) Along with your receipt, you will be given a B&N wristband, and then directed to the event space on the 4th floor. You must have a receipt and a wristband to access the 4th floor.

5) Anyone approaching the signing table must have paid for the book and be wearing a B&N wristband. One person, one wristband, one book.

6) You will collect your signed book at the signing table. If you have paid for any additional copies, a staff member will provide you with those before you exit the space.

7) There is no photography allowed. You must put away your camera or cell phone before approaching the signing table. The authors will not pose for photos.

8) If you leave, or the authors leave, before you are able to collect a signed book, you may present your receipt to a cashier for either an unsigned book or a refund. (Refunds only issued within 14 days of receipt.)

9) There will be no extra signed copies available after the authors leave the store. They will not be able to sign for anyone who is not on line. No pre-orders.

Way to treat the fans ladies. I still plan on buying a copy, though, and it will more than likely be the one with Mary Kate on the cover (above, right) since she's always been my favorite Olsen!

8.07.2008

Cover your Eyes! (The best and worst of Fall fashion magazine covers)

It's a well-known fact that the biggest issue of the year for fashion publications (and the one in which they generate the most ad revenue) is the September issue, which usually hits stands in mid-August, giving fashionistas the hottest trends and styles for the season just in time for Fall. However, this year some fashion magazines have cut the number of ad pages that they will print while others will make an increase. Vogue, for example, had 725 pages of advertisements in last year's September issue but will have only 675 this year. Elle, on the other hand, will be printing its largest issue ever, spanning 420 pages.

There will no doubt be a battle between these magazines to see who can sell the most copies at newsstands, and an important factor in that struggle will be who they choose to put on their Fall covers. Take a look at some of their choices:

Mary-Kate Olsen/Elle U.K