Fashion news: Proenza for J Brand, Mizrahi’s pre-show ritual, Canadians are the 10th prettiest people, and more
The collaboration Proenza Schouler and J Brand denim label, which debuted at Proenza’s Fall 2010 show, is being launched at specialty stores mid-July. The jeans have a graffiti-esque pattern that’s printed and hand-painted [Stylelist]
The press office for Alexander McQueen have released a statement confirming “a private ‘salon’ presentation to be attended by invitation only.” [Grazia]
London Fashion Week has officially begun, with Paul Costelloe–the traditional first show of the week–presenting today. [Vogue UK]
Alexander Plokhov is leaving his role as Versace’s menswear designer to pursue other interests. After three years of reporting to Donatella, it’s just time for a change–no drama to report here. [WWD]
Canadians are the 10th best looking people in the world, behind the U.S., Brazil, France and Sweden, according to a U.K. poll. [Montreal Gazette]
Through a pre-show interview with Isaac Mizrahi, we get to better understand the inner workings of the designer: “I try to stay away from girlish things, I really do. I don’t mean girly things. I mean, I don’t like girls to look tweenish. I don’t like a tween. Even though, of course, I love a tween, I have the soul of a Japanese tween, I do.” And his secret to a good night’s sleep before a show? “I worked very late and then I took a Xanax, which is my favorite,” he revealed. “My pre-show ritual is a sleeping pill for sure, or a sort of de-stress pill.” [The Cut]
Designers are breaking the routine 6-month lag of getting their runway collections into stores by putting their clothes up for sale right after showing them. Norma Kamali and Cynthia Rowley did it this season, and Derek Lam will give it a whirl later this year. [WSJ]
Uggs get VIP treatment in Manhattan, as dry cleaners have begun a trend of advertising special cleaning services for the boot. [Racked]
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The collaboration Proenza Schouler and J Brand denim label, which debuted at Proenza's Fall 2010 show, is being launched at specialty stores mid-July. The jeans have a graffiti-esque pattern that's printed and hand-painted [Stylelist]
The press office for Alexander McQueen have released a statement confirming "a private 'salon' presentation to be attended by invitation only." [Grazia]
London Fashion Week has officially begun, with Paul Costelloe--the traditional first show of the week--presenting today. [Vogue UK]
Alexander Plokhov is leaving his role as Versace’s menswear designer to pursue other interests. After three years of reporting to Donatella, it's just time for a change--no drama to report here. [WWD]
Canadians are the 10th best looking people in the world, behind the U.S., Brazil, France and Sweden, according to a U.K. poll. [Montreal Gazette]
Through a pre-show interview with Isaac Mizrahi, we get to better understand the inner workings of the designer: "I try to stay away from girlish things, I really do. I don’t mean girly things. I mean, I don’t like girls to look tweenish. I don’t like a tween. Even though, of course, I love a tween, I have the soul of a Japanese tween, I do." And his secret to a good night's sleep before a show? "I worked very late and then I took a Xanax, which is my favorite," he revealed. "My pre-show ritual is a sleeping pill for sure, or a sort of de-stress pill." [The Cut]
Designers are breaking the routine 6-month lag of getting their runway collections into stores by putting their clothes up for sale right after showing them. Norma Kamali and Cynthia Rowley did it this season, and Derek Lam will give it a whirl later this year. [WSJ]
Uggs get VIP treatment in Manhattan, as dry cleaners have begun a trend of advertising special cleaning services for the boot. [Racked]){kind=link}