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Linda Fargo @ Bergdorf’s

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:33:04 PST

Linda Fargo is the Senior Vice President, Women’s Fashion Director and Store Presentation at Bergdorf Goodman. She was added to the Bergdorf team in 1996 and was promoted to her current position in 2006. Fargo was the Senior Director of Visual Merchandising at the Gap as well as Vice President of Visual Merchandising at I. Magnin. Last year Fargo won the Where Magazine award for last year’s Bergdorf holiday window. Early on Fargo challenged the idea that only one designer should be displayed in a … – – read more Here

Bergdorf’s Christmas Windows (retailfix52.wordpress.com)
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Banana Republic Spring 2012

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:32:05 PST

Channel your glamorous, feminine side in the warm seasons of 2012 with the help of classy and ultra versatile outfit ideas like the ones presented in the Banana Republic. Make elegance a priority in the following season by investing in all the right pieces. Banana Republic is well known for its strong inclination for classy yet creative elegant pieces and the spring 2012 collection is no exception to this rule. After the uber successful and much anticipated Mad Men collection, it’s the turn of the fabulous era of the ’50s to be on the spotlight. Gorgeous silhouettes, well defined proportions and a myriad of lust-worthy pieces immediately attract attention. The clearly distinguishable retro vibe is well reflected by pieces such as mid length pleated skirts, high waist skirts, versatile maxi dresses or tight fitting monochrome ones. A myriad of fresh and intriguing fashion trends are highlighted throughout the collection. Pepulm effects, visible in a lot of runway collections presented during the Fashion Week 2012, a blend of geometric and abstract prints and a strong emphasis on the waist through eye-catching belts are just a few simple yet highly relevant examples. Just like the outfits themselves, the color palette stays mostly in a conservative range featuring tones like black, white, gray, yellow tones along with orange, pink or purple touches being the main choices for the next season. Floral prints maintain their popularity being expressed in a variety of forms among different retailers. If you are looking for a balanced approach when it comes to accessorizing, the looks presented in the latest collection are an ideal source of inspiration. With a strong focus on creating a series of well defined points of interest and keeping things functional, the looks become refined and sophisticated with relatively little effort.- – more on Banana Republic

Tatiana Chechetova by Laurens

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:22:45 PST

Xanesra – A stoic Tatiana Chechetova dons dark autumn-winter looks for Laurens Rossner’s striking images shot for Fashion Gone Rogue’s latest exclusive. Styled by Katharina Gruszczynski, Tatiana gets swathed in the designs of Jil Sander, Miu Miu, Chanel and others with bold statement pieces in the form of hats and handbags. Sleek, straight hair and a natural face by Arzu Küçük gives the brunette beauty a cool yet elegant touch.- – more Pics of Tatiana

Vivienne Westwood in Kenya

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:58:48 PST

This is NOT Charity, This is Work

Old news old news I know!I have been actually meaning to blog this for a while now, but you know how life goes! British fashion sensation Vivienne Westwood started designing products as part of Ethical Fashion Africa, which offers Nairobi’s poor a better life. Earlier this year I showed off what was her latest handbag collection at the time (click here to see post). This time I bring to you some stunning photo’s of her in Kenya, inspiring upcoming and existing designers to … – - more Story by AfroBlush

Men’s Casual Vintage Wear Shop

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:55:11 PST

Source: sillyhoesmoneysforpimps reblogged andreasdewolf :

If you want to dress your Guy this Holiday Season in something SPECIAL, then here’s your chance. TheLeesShop is offering some really Fashionable, Trendy, Stylish Vintage Jackets that is going to put him on the Map. Of course anyone that wants to treat themselves with something HOT and different, for their Wardrobe, will enjoy these Fantabulous Looks at this Online Shop which no one should miss this season. Happy Holidays !!! – - theLeesShop Online

Rachel Zoe Holiday Tips

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:57:36 PST

The stylist-turned-reality-show-star visited New York this week on behalf of Piperlime, the footwear and apparel e-commerce site for which she is a celebrity guest editor. We took her appearance as a chance to pose some of our holiday style questions—and asked her BFF/makeup-and-hair-guru Joey Maalouf for a winter beauty tip while we were at it (hint: focus on the lips). Edited excerpts:
WSJ: What is one chic piece that women should invest in this season?
RZ: There are too many things to name, but I think a great faux fur is a great thing to buy. It doesn’t go out of style, it’s so luxurious, you can throw it over jeans and a T-shirt but you can also wear it with a cocktail dress, what’s so great about it.
WSJ: Do you have any tips on giving clothing as a holiday gift?
RZ: The people that you’re giving clothing to, you should know them well. You should give them a great sweater or a little jacket is great, because the fit isn’t as tricky. But it’s hard to give someone a pair of jeans. That’s tricky. With shoes, I’ve given shoes a lot, but you have to know that person’s size. It has to be, like, your best friend. – - read more Tips

Divine Design [Project Angel Food, L.A.] to honor Viola Davis, Patricia Field, Thomas Keller

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:54:54 PST

It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 20th anniversary of Divine Design, the annual gala fundraiser and six-day shopping extravaganza with proceeds benefiting Project Angel Food. Serving all of Los Angeles County, Project Angel Food is dedicated to delivering nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. In 2010, Project Angel Food cooked and delivered more than 735,000 meals. Left photo: Viola Davis at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Awards on Nov. 12. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Center photo: Patricia Field at King of Joseon in New York — A Night of Celebrity, Korean Couture and Cuisine at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Oct. 3. Credit: Andy Kropa / Getty Images Right photo: Thomas Keller. Credit: Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times

For information and tickets, go to the Divine Design website – story by Booth Moore

©2011-Fern Rose Mitchell

Film ‘The Help’ Costume Designer

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:52:07 PST

By Michelle Paradis [BTL]

When costume designer Sharen Davis read The Help years ago, she immediately felt a deep connection with the book. “I loved the book so much, it was really serendipitous,” Davis says about getting on board as the costume designer of the 1960s era film about African-American maid’s experiences working for white families during the civil rights movement. Davis’ work on the film helped breathe life to each character who are all represented so well, as if they were visualized and the facets of their personalities were put to fabric. The splashes of color on each character speak volumes about who they are. Skeeter (Emma Stone), the idealistic heroine of the film who refuses to get married like the rest of the “proper girls” of her time, dons Peter Pan collars, shirt-dresses and plaids. Hilly (Bryce Dallas Howard), the insecure schemer who will do anything to secure her social standing in town and keep things the way they are wears the brightest florals and the loudest bows. Elizabeth (Ahna O’ Reilly), the girl who isn’t capable of mothering her own children and stands by submissively as everything unfolds, wears more muted florals. The camera introduces Celia (Jessica Chastain) the girl living on the outskirts of town looking in, feet first, clad in sky high platforms before panning to her bare legs and revealing her fitted romper. – – Read more about Sharen

View ‘ELLE’S List’ of Most Beautiful in the U.S.

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:49:25 PST

Topping the List is Actor ‘Channing Tatum‘

America the Beautiful

ELLE searched from coast to coast to find the loveliest celebrity native of each state in the union (plus the District of Columbia!). Click through to find out which Hawaii native has dual citizenship, and which denizen of the Dakotas is a die-hard Steeler’s fan.

By Kat Thomsen and Nojan Aminosharei

The ‘TRUSSARDI’ Brand

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:45:25 PST

Trussardi is a by word for excellence, discreet sophistication, experimentation and innovation. Trussardi Group was founded in Bergamo by Dante Trussardi in 1911 and it is specialized in luxury clothing and accessories for men and women. Through the involvement and the collaboration of some of the most talented voices of today’s world, Trussardi has become of the most innovative brands of the international arena in the most significant fields of Made in Italy: fashion, art, food and design. With the solid roots of the Italian artisanal tradition, transmitted from generation to generation, Trussardi is active in the fashion world with the brands Trussardi 1911, Tru Trussardi and Trussardi Jeans. – – more

Prominent Fashion Illustrators

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:41:36 PST

Fashion Illustrators are fun, quirky and *gasp! fashion conscious! That’s what I used to think, but today I am not very sure which artist is a fashion illustrator, they all seem to create art and most of them do digital art for comic books, children illustrations and all the other inspirations that make their day. And I believe, to categorize any artist as a fashion illustrator just because ONE of their works was used for fashion is ridiculous. A true fashion illustrator, in my opinion live,drink and sleep fashion.

Jeffrey Fulvimari

Therefore, I now present to you important fashion illustrators that can wow your day.
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Fashion Comes Out for Gay Marriage

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:44:18 PST

Anna Wintour & Jeff Koons

Story by Heather Corcoran

We’re of the mind that whether it’s two Sapphic supermodels or a 69-year-old fashion icon and his 21-year-old underwear-model boytoy, any flavor of love makes the world a more beautiful place. And while, since the summer, New Yorkers have been able to wed whoever they damn well please, the state is one of only six to recognize same-sex marriage.

But last night, at the Calvin Klein flagship in Manhattan, a group of New York heavy-hitters including Anna Wintour, Robert DeNiro, Neil Patrick Harris, and Francisco Costa gathered to launch Americans for Marriage Equality, an campaign to promote equal marriage rights nationwide. Spearheaded by the Human Rights Campaign, the movement is an expansion of New Yorkers for Marriage Equality, which successfully rallied support for same-sex marriage in the Empire State.

In addition to the well-heeled crowd—i.e. Hamish Bowles, Sally Singer and even professional gala-goer Courtney Love—guests at the launch got to check out a specially commissioned sculpture by Nathaniel Rackowe. In case your invite got lost in the mail, you can check out the installation through January 3, and don't forget to throw in your support for the cause here.

LACMA to Display Rodarte’s Fra Angelico-Inspired Couture Collection in Its Renaissance Art Galleries

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:26:53 PST

View Slideshow Courtesy LACMA

Sketch by Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte, promised gift of Rodarte (Kate and Laura Mulleavy) by Ann Binlot

Rodarte’s Los Angeles County Museum of Art-acquired 10-piece spring/summer 2012 couture collection, which debuted last June at Florence fashion fair Pitti W, is finally scheduled to make its North American debut. LACMA will present the pieces in an exhibition titled, “Rodarte: Fra Angelico Collection,” from December 17 to February 5, 2012.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy, the California born and bred sisters behind Rodarte, found inspiration in Italian Renaissance art for the collection, specifically High Roman Baroque sculptor Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini’s “The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa," as well as early Renaissance painter Fra Angelico’s frescoes in the monks’ cells at the Convent of San Marco. In a seemingly appropriate twist, LACMA will display the gowns against works from the same period that inspired them — including the circa 1491-95 painting by the Master of the Fiesole Epiphany, “Christ on the Cross With Saints Vincent Ferrer, John the Baptist, Mark, and Antoninus” — in the museum’s Italian Renaissance gallery. - - follow more about this

Stellar times ahead with 'Stella'

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:13:03 PST

For Paris ... Stella McCartney designs from the 2012 spring-summer ready-to-wear collection.

That hourglass dress, red-carpet dominance, a London Fashion Week show, a new flagship store - and the Olympics. Stella McCartney has her name all over 2012, writes Jess Cartner-Morley.

The party Stella McCartney throws every December at her Bruton Street store in central London to celebrate the switching on of her kitsch-chic Christmas windows has become a fashion insider's highlight of the party season. It is fabulous but fun too - there are pints of Guinness as well as flutes of champagne; chocolate Santas alongside smoked salmon canapes. - - Read more:

Hall of Fame: Patricia Field

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:03:21 PST

Patricia Field has always done things her way. With a career spanning 45 years and counting, the designer, stylist and boutique owner built her reputation by creating her own blueprint. “If you asked me who I looked up to from the beginning of my career, I would say no one,” Field said. “I didn’t see fashion that way. I felt fashion.” On the other hand, Field has clearly inspired others in the industry. “As a designer, everyone loves her because she does what designers dream of doing: putting together eccentric pieces,” said designer Christian Siriano. “Any designer would love to have Patricia pull for one of their projects because that means she thinks it’s interesting, creative, new and special.” George Malkemus, president of Manolo Blahnik USA, said Field’s ability to stay ahead of trends puts her in a unique class. “She always has an extraordinary take on what’s happening on the street before anyone else in fashion,” he said. “She embraces young ideas and young people in a way that very few people in fashion do.” - - Read more

©2011-Fern Rose Mitchell

Marc Jacobs robbed AGAIN.. !

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:54:46 PST

What is going on??? The second time within two weeks the famous designer has been the victim of robbery. This time, pieces of his Louis Vuitton collection are missing. Rumors say that an armed gang attacked four employees of the label plus a security guide at the Charles De Gaulle airport, Paris. 300 00 dollar worth of fashion are missing. Travelling in Heels let you know what happens next – - more Read ©ourtesy of Travelling in Heels

Marni for H&M | Online Shop

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:50:13 PST

After various succesful collaborations, latest being the Versace for H&M collection, H&M now teams up with Marni. The collection, which encompasses womenswear, menswear, jewelry, shoes, bags, and scarves, hits 260 H&M stores worldwide and online on March 8, 2012. Look forward to tribal prints mixed with colorful Bauhaus graphics: “I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints,” explains Consuelo Castiglioni. – read more
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Christmas Gift Ideas: Fashion Books

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:46:02 PST

Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler? Well, how about a book for your fashion-loving friend, colleague or family member? : The British editor-in-chief hand-selects images and excerpts from the industry’s top photographers and writers to take you on a truly inspirational journey through fashion history. Will Work for Shoes: The Business Behind Red Carpet Product Placement: Susan J Ashbrook, founder of Fashion PR agency Film Fashion, shares her Hollywood tales and tips for getting your brand, business or product in the spotlight. The how-to book will help you get your product on the body or in the hands of a celebrity, connect with stylists, publicists and other handlers who have access to the stars, avoid awkward product-celebrity match-ups and find the perfect person for your brand, and execute a celebrity marketing campaign for next to nothing. – – Read more about

Inexpensive Gift Ideas For Christmas (tfollowers.com)

Farah Khan @ Malaysia FW 2011

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:11:28 PST

There’s no show like the Farah Khan fashion show. You can’t call yourself a “fashionista” yet if you have not attended one of her fashion extravaganza. And at last night’s Melium gala, she proved the point yet again. With beautiful Miss Universe Malaysia 2011, Deborah Henry at the helm, and accompanied by loud and fast-paced techno beat, the stream of never ending models rocked the night away with YSL, PUCCI and 3 collections from Farah Khan. Asia truly rocks! I have to say the FK or Farah Khan Collections were truly impressive and thrilling. I was rocking to the loud techno beat while taking photographs of the models. I just can’t wait for the next model to come out and so on. I was enjoying the music too much that some of my photos came out blurry. Oh well, that’s OK. At least I enjoyed myself. – – Read & View more here

Bernard Chandran Spring/Summer 2012 @ MIFW 2011 (fashion-kl.com)

Costumer ‘Mari Shimazaki’ designs Video Costumes

fashionfern@yahoo.com — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:12:30 PST

Mari Shimazaki told me via email she originally met SCV’s art director at a party, mentioned she was looking forward to the game, and then when she became a freelancer, found herself called in for a meeting. She has three designs in the game — the primary costume for new character Leixia, and the alternate costumes for Tira and Ivy. Just before this year’s Tokyo Game Show, Namco announced that in addition to their internal Project Soul development team, three external developers were helping create Soul Calibur V — CyberConnect2 on the story, and Creative Intelligence Arts/Forcewick Sound Design on the audio. And now they’re adding one more to that list, with Bayonetta character designer Mari Shimazaki contributing costumes. Namco calls her a “guest costume designer,” keeping the terminology they use for “guest characters” like Ezio in SCV. - – continue viewing more Costumes Here

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