Claire Sulmers
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Editors and celebrities have increasingly voiced their discontent with the growing influence of a handful of well-known bloggers.
Kanye West recently took to his blog to skewer the supremely opinionated, sometimes snarky bunch, ranting, "IT'S FUNNY TO ME WHEN FASHION BLOGGERS DOWN OUR OUTFITS AND THEN SUPER JOCK OUTLANDISH SH*T ON THE RUNWAY BUT THEN THEY DRESS MAD PRUDE AND DON'T LIVE FASHION. WE LIVE IT MAN. F*CK THAT, WE LIVE IT!!! WE LIVE IT SO HARD PEOPLE LIVE THROUGH US! WE REPRESENT YOUR INNER SPIRIT!! "
He has since taken down the tirade, but you can check out a NSFW screen shot:
Kanye West recently took to his blog to skewer the supremely opinionated, sometimes snarky bunch, ranting, "IT'S FUNNY TO ME WHEN FASHION BLOGGERS DOWN OUR OUTFITS AND THEN SUPER JOCK OUTLANDISH SH*T ON THE RUNWAY BUT THEN THEY DRESS MAD PRUDE AND DON'T LIVE FASHION. WE LIVE IT MAN. F*CK THAT, WE LIVE IT!!! WE LIVE IT SO HARD PEOPLE LIVE THROUGH US! WE REPRESENT YOUR INNER SPIRIT!! "
He has since taken down the tirade, but you can check out a NSFW screen shot:
Continue reading Kanye and Editors Lash out at Fashion Bloggers
If you've been paying attention to gossip and fashion blogs, you've undoubtedly glimpsed shots of Kanye West, Amber Rose, Ciara, and more attending high-fashion haute couture shows in Paris:
French for "high sewing" or "high dressmaking," haute couture describes a craft born in early 20th century France where the most talented designers made highly expensive, intricately tailored, made-to-fit clothes for a small, wealthy population.
The same holds true today, but how much should haute couture matter to regular folks who shop at the Gap? According to Washington Post Fashion Editor Robin Givhan, not much.
The Pulitzer prize winning fashion critic told us exclusively, "I'm not sure the everyday person should care about [Haute Couture] or even needs to. It's a rarified creative expression that speaks to fashion aficionados, historians, and the lucky actresses who get to borrow those dresses. I don't think couture is about the mainstream. And I think it's increasingly rare that ideas from couture trickle down to the level of H&M or even designer ready-to-wear."
She continues, "[Still] that doesn't mean it isn't valuable as an expression of beauty and creativity, as an example of what is possible in fashion. In the same way that the average person doesn't need to care about a Maserati or some other insanely rare and expensive car, there is still something impressive and awe inspiring about the masterful technology that creates such a machine."
She continues, "[Still] that doesn't mean it isn't valuable as an expression of beauty and creativity, as an example of what is possible in fashion. In the same way that the average person doesn't need to care about a Maserati or some other insanely rare and expensive car, there is still something impressive and awe inspiring about the masterful technology that creates such a machine."
Continue reading Should We Care about Haute Couture? Washington Post Editor Robin Givhan Weighs In
Celebrities such as Kanye West, Amber Rose, Chris Brown, and Pharrell Williams have been attending menswear and couture fashion shows in Paris, taking inspiration from their stylish surroundings while also, of course, making headlines:
Pharrell was featured as a fashion scoop for WWD after he approached Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz about collaborating on a luggage line or fronting an advertising campaign. Apparently, he said doing so, "Would be an honor."
Pharrell was featured as a fashion scoop for WWD after he approached Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz about collaborating on a luggage line or fronting an advertising campaign. Apparently, he said doing so, "Would be an honor."
Kali "Kittie" Troy, Jacque Reid, Cheryl "Salt" Wray, Sandy "Pepa" Denton, and Joumana Kidd attended VH1's 'Let's Talk About Pep' launch party at Quo Nightclub on Tuesday night in New York City. All the mature women showed that beauty has no age, but while some excelled in the fashion department, others didn't. Let's take a look at the style lessons we can learn in this quick rundown of the do's and don'ts of dressing your age.
Do sidle up to off shoulder styles and interesting silhouettes:
Do sidle up to off shoulder styles and interesting silhouettes:
Flaunt your sophistication in pieces that flatter your shape while playing up your personality. Leave a bit to the imagination while also showcasing your keen fashion sense.
Do incorporate trends, like thigh high boots:
Older doesn't mean out of touch! Work the latest runway accessories, but make sure they complement your outfit instead of making your look like you're trying too hard.
Do wear eye catching jewelry and statement necklaces:
Do incorporate trends, like thigh high boots:
Older doesn't mean out of touch! Work the latest runway accessories, but make sure they complement your outfit instead of making your look like you're trying too hard.
Do wear eye catching jewelry and statement necklaces:
Salt and Pepa look lovely in their conversation starting bib necklaces and dangling earrings. You can never be too bold with costume jewels, so pile 'em on!
Continue reading Let's Talk about Pep: The Do's and Don'ts of Dressing your Age
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In a funny yet brutal critique of the Golden Globes Sunday night, New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn seems painfully unimpressed with the bulk of styles trotted out for the annual awards show.
She also called Mariah Carey, who wore a body-hugging Hervé Leger, a "convincing battleship in black" and made reference to her forceful bosoms.
The seasoned fashion journalist scathingly remarked that Halle Berry's Kaufman Franco gown was "an ill-proportioned cleavage dress that was a mixture of drag queen and pool hustler." Ouch.
She also called Mariah Carey, who wore a body-hugging Hervé Leger, a "convincing battleship in black" and made reference to her forceful bosoms.
Continue reading Halle Berry's Golden Globes Style Panned in New York Times
On Tuesday, January 12th, a magnitude 7 earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Three million people were affected in what has been called the small country's biggest natural disaster in 250 years. The death toll is still unknown but is estimated to be in the tens of thousands. As the country scrambles to find its footing, a handful of American designers are creating items or contributing a portion of their sales to relief funds:
Etsy shop Peace Images...
...is donating a percentage of all sales this week to Wyclef's foundation, Yele.
...is donating a percentage of all sales this week to Wyclef's foundation, Yele.
Rising fashion star La La Vazquez is finally tying the knot with Carmelo Anthony and recently hit the streets with her mom to meet with a celebrity wedding planner.
For the fun occasion, Lala went for cute and casual in mesh booties, an asymmetric cropped zip jacket, and a black tote. Yes, she wore leggings, but went in the right direction by rocking them with a tunic top, and topped everything off with a $260 Alexander McQueen Chiffon Skull Scarf. The comfortable leggings are perfect for a laid back shopping trip, but the scarf and jacket make the outfit fab enough for the paps.
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