MTV May Cancel The City
Angelina Jolie Vanity Fair Interview
On what Brad has been up to in Venice:
“He sculpts and designs. He makes furniture, sculpts things related to houses. Traditional male.”
On Brad with the kids:
“I keep telling Brad he owes me. He’s had a few months off in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with the children. And he’s such an artist and goes to the stone yards and the art exhibits, and loves being in such a cultural place.”
On a potential Mr. & Mrs. Smith sequel:
“People have tried. And it’s strange: do we have kids in the movie? We’ve thought about that, but it becomes personal now that we actually have kids. And if we work on it, we pull from our own life, which is funny to us, but you feel strange sharing too much. We did ask somebody to look into Mr. & Mrs. to see if they could crack a sequel, but there wasn’t anything original. It was just, Well, they’re going to get married, or they’ve got kids, or they get separated. Never great.”
On co-starring again with Brad:
“I’d love to. We’ve talked about it. We’d have to figure out who’s going to watch the kids, but it’s really about finding the right thing, because we’ve looked. When you’re a couple, there are certain things people don’t want to see you do. It becomes too indulgent, too personal. I don’t think people want to see people who are really together intimate on-screen. Maybe we have to play bad guys that try to kill each other, so it’s just fun and aggressive, not dealing with some man-woman deal.”
The August issue of Vanity Fair will be available on newsstands in New York and L.A. on Wednesday, June 30, and nationally and on the iPad on Tuesday, July 6. Read more.
Gucci And YSL Gets New Presidents
The Gucci Group, parent company to both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, has shuffled its top executives. Laura Lendrum has been named president of Gucci America, effective August 1. Currently, Lendrum serves as president of YSL.Brant Cryder, most recently vice president of retail at Prada will become the president at YSL. Cryder will report to YSL president and CEO Valerie Hermann.
Former Gucci America president Daniella Vitale departed from the company at the end of May to “pursue other interests.”
Forever 21 To Open A Four Story 90,000 Sq Ft Store In Time Square This Friday
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Forever 21 Inc. is set to open a massive new store in New York's Times Square on Friday, the latest and most aggressive step in the low-priced fashion retailer's plan to expand from a clothing boutique into a department store.
The Times Square store will be the brand's biggest location, taking over the space of a former Virgin Megastore. The store spans four floors and the equivalent of 1.5 football fields. The modestly sized street-level entrance gives way to three sprawling subterranean floors, with 151 dressing rooms and 32 cash registers.
Roberto Cavalli Celebrates 40th Anniversary With A New Logo and A Gala Show In Singapore
Roberto Cavalli celebrated 40 years of fashion with a red carpet collection fashion show finale at Singapore's Audi Fashion Festival. With Korean supermodel Song Kyunga, Cavalli presented a series of signature looks from his archives and received the award for Audi Fashion Festival Singapre 2010 Visionary from his friend Colin McDowell. Roberto Cavalli also revamped the company's logo for the special occasion.
Rachel Zoe Speaks On Split With Taylor Apparently Were Not The Only Who Doesn't Care Neither Does She
When asked if she was still in touch with Jacobson, Zoe replied: "The answer to that would be: I would love to tell you but I would have to kill you. You'll see it on season three [of The Rachel Zoe Project, premiering Aug. 3 on Bravo]."
When Taylor consulting job with denim line Kasil was mentioned, Zoe said, "Ugh. Oh yeah. I've never heard of. I don't care what she does." Go Rachel!
Balenciaga Exhibition Coming To Queen Sofia Spanish Institute In New York November 2010
The exhibition will show from November 19, 2010 until February 19, 2011, was conceived by the American designer, Oscar de la Renta, who is Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors, and who began his career in fashion, working in Madrid at Eisa, one of the Spanish branches of Balenciaga’s fashion empire. For more info or to view the costumes
that will be at the exhibition click here.
Stella McCartney Is Pregnant With Her Fourth Child
STELLA MCCARTNEY revealed yesterday she is expecting her fourth child with husband, the British publisher Alasdhair Willis. The 38-year-old designer is due to give birth later this year.
The couple already have two sons, five-year-old Miller, two-year-old Beckett and a daughter, three-year-old Bailey.
Is Givenchy Starting A New Trend? Givenchy Will Not Present A Fashion Show For Fall 2010 Find Out What The Fashion House Is Doing Instead
I think it's a fabulous idea personally, fashion shows aren't fun as they used to be (editors and clients don't get any one - on - one attention).
Rachel Zoe Clothing Collection Due In Stores Fall 2011 Home Decor To Come
Bankrupt Italian Fashion House GianFranco Ferré Up For Sale
The auction for bankrupt Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferré happened Wednesday with a invite for potential buyers to express their interest. Ferré is the first major label felled by the economic crisis to come out the other end of restructuring.
Ferré, which has been in bankruptcy administration since February 2009, will publish a notice in newspapers Wednesday that potential bidders can conduct due diligence on the company, said Andrea Ciccoli, one of three administrators working on the restructuring. Original article.
Kelly Bensimon Debuted Her Jewelry Collection At Blue & Cream
Last Saturday Blue & Cream hosted Kelly Bensimon's new Feather jewelry line. Kelly was joined by her daughters and Thad, Bensimon unveiled her exclusive charity earrings, featuring Swarovski crystals and ostrich feathers, with 100% of the proceeds benefit Feeding America. Guests including The City’s Roxy Olin, Kelly Klein, super models Chanel Iman, and Eniko Mikhalik, Andrew Saffir, Daniel Benedict. I couldn't find any pictures of Kelly's New Feather Collection but to shop and view Kelly's current Navajo Collection click here. Watch the video below of Kelly explaining inspiration for her jewelry collections.
Net-a-Porter To Launch A Menswear Website Called Mr Porter In Spring 2011
The more than 60 top menswear brands to be featured on Mr Porter include: Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, YSL, Gucci, Margiela, Balmain, Dunhill, Margaret Howell, Rick Owens, John Lobb and MR by the designer, Roland Mouret.
Alexander Wang Buys A $2 Million One Bedroom PenHouse In Tribeca
The one-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at landmarked 39 Worth Street features all the faux-former factory aspects of the pseudo-industrial rusticity Tribeca buyers go gaga for: exposed brick, original tin ceilings, even mullioned windows. The floor plan includes a "huge" open dining/living room; a handsome-size office; and a "sun-splashed" master bedroom with a chef's kitchen featuring—what else?—industrial stainless steel and hardwood with a double-wall oven and Gaggenau cooktop. The building also features a luscious roof deck and "abundant" storage.
Of course, this is not the first major real estate transaction Wang's undertaken. During Wang's sophomore year at Parsons, he bought a one-bedroom loft in the East Village for $675,000, which he sold last fall for $750,000.
Paul & Joe Founder Sophie Albou Interview With WWD
Why did you open your flagship in Los Angeles, versus New York?
Paul & Joe is a sparkling and sunny brand, and so it is fantastic for L.A.. The city is so magical because it's always busy. Tourists come from all over, and some are very big spenders. And my brother, who is my partner in the company, lives in Los Angeles. It just felt comfortable.
And what about New York?
My goal is to open a boutique in New York within a year.
My goal is to open a boutique in New York within a year.
Your parents worked in the fashion industry—your father as an executive, and your mother as a designer. Did your upbringing shape the way you do business now?
Yes, I learned a great deal. I was working in the fashion industry myself in the late '80s. You must learn first from a good boss. Of course, you have to have a bit of talent!
Yes, I learned a great deal. I was working in the fashion industry myself in the late '80s. You must learn first from a good boss. Of course, you have to have a bit of talent!
What are your cardinal rules of running a good business?
Be able to do more than just one thing well. You have to be curious and commit so much of yourself to the process of selling and designing. There is a lot of competition, so you have to be better than the others. You must be fair and nice at all times. There are so many different ways to make it work, but the most important thing is to be real and sincere to the people around you. You have to remind them that they are doing well and give them confidence. You can’t calculate too much. When I started, I never thought about how much money I would make.
Be able to do more than just one thing well. You have to be curious and commit so much of yourself to the process of selling and designing. There is a lot of competition, so you have to be better than the others. You must be fair and nice at all times. There are so many different ways to make it work, but the most important thing is to be real and sincere to the people around you. You have to remind them that they are doing well and give them confidence. You can’t calculate too much. When I started, I never thought about how much money I would make.
Your label is 15 years old now. How has it evolved?Yes, 15! At the very beginning of Paul & Joe, I wanted to make only men’s clothes that were fanciful, happy, and colorful. But many of my customers were asking me to do something for the ladies. I was hesitant, because I know women's wear is so tough. I didn’t want to do it at first, but now, the women's business is so much bigger than men’s. Season after season, I started to do coats and knitwear and other areas. And years later, I was approached to do beauty. After 15 years we have childrenswear, Paul & Joe Sister, which is the more affordable line, jewelry, accessories, and so on.
What’s next?I really want to develop home. I am interested in linen, china and décor. People are now willing to make their homes as good-looking as they are. I designed a hotel suite in Paris, and we made special wallpaper, frames, linen and blankets. It was so joyous. The day we are bored, we must stop or change jobs.
In 2006, you collaborated with Target. How did that affect your business?
It affected the brand very positively, because it makes the line so much more affordable. At one point, these collaborations were considered as cheaper alternatives to the brand. But now, it's becoming almost snobbish to shop at Target! It’s genius for the brands and for the store. If I had to do it again, I would do it with no doubt in my mind. It was in all the magazines, we received very positive reviews, and everyone is still talking about it. It allowed Paul & Joe to enter the homes of areas in the U.S. where otherwise they never would have heard of Paul & Joe.
It affected the brand very positively, because it makes the line so much more affordable. At one point, these collaborations were considered as cheaper alternatives to the brand. But now, it's becoming almost snobbish to shop at Target! It’s genius for the brands and for the store. If I had to do it again, I would do it with no doubt in my mind. It was in all the magazines, we received very positive reviews, and everyone is still talking about it. It allowed Paul & Joe to enter the homes of areas in the U.S. where otherwise they never would have heard of Paul & Joe.
How badly were you hit during the recession?We were very, very aware of the times, and we were so careful. And I think we actually did pretty well. We have such a big market, thank goodness. Our main focus is France and Asia, which have not been so bad.
How important is celebrity dressing? They are our number-one ambassadors. They are so important to sales. This is all very recent. You have a celebrity wearing anything at all, and if it’s credited, you have waiting lists. That’s the way it works! We’ve always had a lot of American celebrities in Paris and London buying the brand, and now it will be much easier for them.
Why are you so inspired by nature?I love, love the animals, plants and flowers. Sometimes, the color of a fish will catch my eye. Now, I am not going to tell you I am a fully organic woman. I am not a vegetarian.
Your label is named after your children. Will they join the family business?My eldest son is 18 and he loves fashion—the blogs, the people, the popular culture. He is a shopaholic. He sent me a list of places to visit in L.A.. He is going to university, so he will have years of learning experience, and after that, why not? My younger son doesn’t care as much. He cares about his friends and the girls. But my eldest son loves coming to the showroom and trying the samples of the new men’s collection. He gives me advice. I like to have him come in with his friends because they are the next generation of customers.
The original article. Shop Paul & Joe. Watch Paul & Joe 2010 summer collection.
The original article. Shop Paul & Joe. Watch Paul & Joe 2010 summer collection.
Marc Jacob Ex Jason Preston To Write A Tell All Exposing
Chloe Sevigny For Opening Ceremony Resort/Pre-Spring 2011 LookBook
For Chloe Sevigny third collection at Opening Ceremony, Chloe created five dresses in five patterns. Chloe refers to the collection as "selfish" because it reflects her own desires, more so than the mass market (if this is selfish then we don't want giving). Sevigny explained her picks as simply the favorites she herself always seems to want to wear, including empire-waist babydoll silhouettes and Peter Pan collars and puff sleeves. The collection is due to hit stores in December 2010. Shop Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony and view more of the collection here.
Herve Leger And Avon Strikes Deal To Create Cosmetics
Herve Leger Femme and Herve Leger Homme will debut in autumn 2010, created in cooperation between Avon Products and Herve Leger.
Edition for women Herve Leger Femme is announced as a woody-floral fragrance combined of Chinese magnolia, Sicilian pink grapefruit, orange blossom from Morocco, honeywood, hot benzoin tears, cypress and vanilla. The fragrance is available in amount of 50ml edp.
Fragrance for men Herve Leger Homme is presented as a woody-spicy blend created of such notes as Indian ginger, Japanese yuzu, woody notes and amber in a base. You will be able to purchase it as 75 ml EDT.
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