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Snapping Back into Spring with Elasticity

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:36:00 +0000

This recent weather that has swept New York with sunshine for the past few days has me thinking of spring's official arrival. I can't wait until it's sunny all day and we'll get to wear in those pretty skirts and dresses we have stored in the back our closets. Not to mention, some fancy footwear to frolic around in because everything seems better when the sun is shining. Net-a-Porter has the great options for your wardrobe transition to snap into the spring season. Donna Karan and Acne have great spring sandal options with elastic multi-straps that will pair perfectly with any look you want to don. While, you can belt a floral or cream mini-skirt at the waistline with a darling pom-pom elastic belt by Lanvin.

Shop elastic band spring accessories: 1. Donna Karan Suede and Cork Wedges $695 2. Lanvin Pom-pom embellished waist belt $465 3. Acne Strain Elasticated Sandals $260, www.net-a-porter.com.

Mirari Closes Its Doors

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:55:00 +0000

The East Village and Lower East Side is home to tons of my favorite small boutiques to find memorable pieces of jewelry, furniture, and clothing. One of my dearest boutique for accessories and beyond is Mirari on 70 East 1st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Back in May, I divulged that if I were to ever own a boutique, it would look much like this one. Unfortunately, I just got word today that Mirari will be closing its doors for good this Sunday, March 8th, 2010. It's so sad to see Mirari go, as the quaint, feminine decor alone would make any girl swoon with enchantment. From now until Sunday, Mirari will be offering 50-90% off all furniture and decor. So I strongly advise everyone to get there as quick as your Giuseppe's can take you there. I wish the Mirari team the best of luck on all their future endeavors. Mirari, you will be surely missed.

Visit the closing sale at Mirari at 70 East First Street, New York, NY.

Jan Ahlgren Fall/Winter 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Paris-based label Jan Ahlgren is the creative collective that embarked on their first collection just last season. This Fall/Winter 2010, Jan Ahlgren is claiming their stake in the fashion biz with prime tailoring, exceptional execution and individualistic construction in both menswear and womenswear. Black and white is the canvas for a gamut of atypical yet sensible shapes. The quality of fabrics are not spared in production while the men's pieces soar with a boyish - experimental aesthetic. The 34-page art book that accompanies the collection concludes that Jan Ahlgren is a thoughtful and cohesive collective whose art shines in the beauty of their subtleties.

For more information on Jan Ahlgren, log onto www.janahlgren.com.

Why the Prada Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Made So Much Sense

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:31:00 +0000

When news broke of an eyebrow-raising cast of models for the Prada show, fashion news sites and blogs buzzed over the possibility of having plus-sized models in the showlist. Speculation and anticipation grew over which models would walk and what the collection would look like. Unsurprisingly, many were displeased with the collection itself and the model choices of the so-called "curvy" models like Doutzen Kroes, Allesandra Ambrosio, Lara Stone, Catherine McNeil and Miranda Kerr. The use of Victoria's Secret angels was controversial being that they are normally not casted for a high-fashion house like Prada. Reactions raged as fashion websites felt as the use of "curvy" models was a tactic of trend.

Let's all face it, most of us are not a sample size zero. The fashion industry has recently made strong strides to make certain that the models on the runways and in campaigns are healthy. Yet, communicating that to the general public is a work in progress. Nonetheless, the CFDA is addressing the issues of weight, age and eating disorders in models with their Health Initiative. V Magazine released their Spring/Summer 2010 size issue in January featuring spreads with plus-sized models like Crystal Renn. While models themselves spoke out about their feelings on body image in the fashion industry. There was a fantastic segment on the Ralph Lauren "photo-doctoring" scandal with Fillipa Hamilton on the Today Show in October 2009, that not only enlightened those outside the fashion industry but opened the minds of those with stark opinions in the matter.

It was an important statement that was made by Miuccia to release a collection that was tailored to compliment the body shapes of average-sized women. Ruffles and pleats accentuated the bust line offering a womanly silhouettes. High necklines dominated the construction of full skirt dresses in dark woodsy hues. Cable-knit sweaters, skirts and dresses made for the chicest look a librarian could ever sport.

Prada Fall/Winter 2010 was a smart collection and even smarter show. There was the perfect balance of the standard runway models like Natasha Poly and Mariacarla Boscono and the reality of models like Miranda and Doutzen. The clothing was geared to the average shaped woman that would be buying pieces. The collection was thoughtful, feminine and exhibited what a true lady can look like. In turn, women should feel united through the gracefulness of Miuccia's pieces rather than debating over why a shapely model was included her show. Essentially, fashion is for the masses to admire, critique, inspire, purchase and even to create a lifestyle around. Therefore, our runway shows, our advertising campaigns, and editorial spreads should substantiate the idea of fashion for all shapes. Now, if and when we will ever see that is a whole other blog post.

I'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings, concerns and opinions on the word "curvy", plus sized models, the current state of the modeling industry or anything else that you would like to comment on.

Contributing Editor: Black Magic by Jakob Axelman & Allison Miller

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:41:00 +0000

I hadn't checked out the new Contributing Ed website in a few weeks, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a women's story in the traditionally all menswear editorials featured in the famed online mag. I loved the airy and insouciant photography by Jakob Axelman and the youthful, eclectic styling with the perfect use of color. I was even more pleased to find that the styling was done by Allison Miller, a former-boss and stylist that showed me the tricks of the trade while interning for her some time ago. She is someone that I have immense amount of respect for and her talent speaks for herself. For more info on Allison, check out her portfolio here.

Bobbin Talk's Fashion eTutor

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Online activity can harvest some truly innovative ideas, but usually only if you are enough of a pioneering individual. Aneta Genova of Bobbin Talk recently finished writing the first ever Accessories Design Textbook that will be published by Fairchild Books in 2011. Aneta has a long list of accomplishments including her current position at Parsons as a Accessories Design professsor, along with former positions as a concept and trends designer at Ralph Lauren and experiences at both Marc Jacobs and Polo Jeans.

Aneta has created an online portal for aspiring fashion designers to learn everything from how to choose a concept to how to create mood boards to how to draw flat-sketches and essentially how to design an accessory collection. Through her new venue of online classes called Fashion eTutor, you will be able to grasp all tools needed to achieve accessory design success. Each course is five weeks long and is available at a super-economical price. You will have access to massive image galleries for inspiration and accompanied text. Each week you will have the opportunity to engage in a hour-long session with Aneta via Skype or iChat. A brilliant way to incorporate our digital age with the comprehension of accessory design.

For more information on the valuable online course called The Fundamentals of Accessory Design at Fashion eTutor, please log onto www.fashionetutor.com and sign up now!

Diffusion Line Alice by Temperley Hits Stores & Digitally Connects With its Consumers

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:25:00 +0000

This February Alice Temperley launched her diffusion line Alice by Temperley worldwide at retailers like Neiman Marcus, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges, along with e-tailers like net-a-porter.com.Yet, retail stores are certainly not the only place to connect with the Alice by Temperley brand.

The interactive website includes summer trend reports, moodboards, and a contest to win tickets to the Alice by Temperley Launch party and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland tonight. Updates about the giveaways from the Alice by Temperley double-decker tour bus in London, video, inspiration and interviews can be found on their blog + twitter accounts. Both social media outlets are updated frequently and create a strong understanding about just who the Alice by Temperley brand is.

Moreover, the Spring/Summer 2010 collection is a diffusion line with a deep breath of fresh air. With price points ranging from $130 to $820, leather-quilted biker jackets and slate grey denim are accessible. The line is for the risk-taker with an keen eye for anglaise tailoring. For more info on Alice by Temperley, log on here.

Interview with Rachel Antonoff

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:33:00 +0000

Good friend, Aneta Genova of BobbinTalk and I headed to see the murder mystery-themed presentation from Rachel Antonoff. Enamored by the sheer production of the presentation and the romantic mystique of the collection, I was dying to get a few words from the designer on her inspiration, the woman she designs for & her feelings on fashion today. Rachel was kind enough to share her thoughts and Aneta was sweet enough to get our conversation on video.

#NYFW Day 4

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Billy Reid

Juan Carlos Obando

Milk Surf Lodge

Peter Jensen

Spurr

Staerk

Victor Glemaud

#NYFW Day 3

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:58:00 +0000

Band of Outsiders

Carlos Campos

Edition by Georges Chakra

Elise Overland

Gant by Michael Bastian

Patrick Ervell

Rachel Antonoff

Suno

#NYFW Day 2

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +0000

Alejandro Ingelmo

The fall/winter 2010 collection for Alejandro Ingelmo was shown at a spacious studio on Crosby Street. The women's styles were commanding with a 5 inch heel minimum. Most styles consisted of a brushed suede base, layered with a leather crosshatching detail, affording dimension and abstract shape. Other notable styles included sky-high, black suede wedge boots and metallic, peep-toe clogs. A solid collection of shoes with dependability to be on-trend for the fall season.

Cynthia Rowley

This season was vast change from Cynthia Rowley's whimsical, plum fairy-esque collection for Spring/Summer 2010, yet a pleasant surprise nonetheless. For her F/W '10 collection, Cynthia was serious, dark and sexy . Pops of primary shades and geometric prints, blended superbly with new fabrications and technicalities in design. Breaking up any hint of monotony in color was pale water-colored prints from head to toe paired with powerful red shoes. The collection took "edgy" into a cogent, liberating direction with sheer femininity.

Frank Tell

Frank Tell showed one of the most noteworthy collections during New York fashion week with inspirations stemming from muse Penelope Tree, Star Trek, and the Padaung tribes of Burma. Construction was not spared with a surfeit of hand-knit cashmere and wool sweater dresses and coats. Precision of detail was shown with metal eyelets on leather mini dresses and alligator-stamped lamb skirts paired with draped kerchiefs. Creamy Wolford tights pulled together the monochromatic looks and offered a dreamy canvas to exhibit architectural platform shoes, handcrafted by Raphael Young.

Jeremy Laing

Jeremy Laing has always been a Canadian personal favorite. His intrinsic attention to detail makes his thoughtful aesthetic appealing to the learned eye. Capelets, vests and jackets were trimmed with a hunter's paradise of muskrat, racoon, coyote, and beaver furs. Bubble knits provided dimensional layers to asymmetrical silhouettes. The simple column gowns that stood on their own gleamed amongst shadowy muted colors. Click here for video of models at the show being prepped for the presentation.

Julian Louie

Julian Louie has been on my radar for quite some time. So, needless to say I was looking forward to seeing his F/W '10 collection. The installation was set on a pure backdrop that played an imaginative short-film of girls donning pieces from the collection. Foreground, were mannequins that showcased beautifully romantic pieces that were complimentary to all the areas on the frame. While perfectly-posed rolling racks, dangled elegant skirts and dresses with incredible detail.

Risto

Tim Hamilton

Wayne

#NYFW Day 0

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:57:00 +0000

The massive amounts of snow fall may have delayed my day a bit but definitely didn't stop me from hitting the first unofficial day of fashion week in New York. Although the snow flurries killed my hair, I had the pleasure of bumping into Lani and Erin of Sugar Rock Catwalk and Deanne and Tamara of Dream Sequins. First stop was Geren Ford, who had great brushed silk tops, trousers, lush greens and hardware ankle boots. Next, would be the presentation for Yuna Yang. I was pleasantly surprised to see a great deal of colors unexpected for fall that blended perfectly. My favorite piece from the collection was a sheer purple silk chiffon dress with tiered layers of french lace. I'm looking forward to seeing more from Yuna. Then, it was off to Gen-Art, where Gar-de, Nomia, Sophomore and Wesfeld showed simultaneously at Drive In Studios. A perfect way to kick off New York Fashion Week.

Video Interview with Film Wonder's Roger DaCosta

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:47:00 +0000

I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Roger DaCosta, founder of Film Wonder, a media production company based here in New York. I'm stoked that my q&a is the first of Roger's webisode series called "The Interviews." The interview took place at my home and questions centered around the blog. I hope that you all enjoy it!
For more information on Film Wonder, please log onto www.filmwonder.net.

A Crash Course on How Social Media Affected the Fashion Industry

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:20:00 +0000

Socialmediaweek.org

To celebrate the wrap-up of Social Media Week in New York, San Francisco, Toronto, Sao Paulo, London and Berlin simultaneously, I'd like to discuss how social media combined with traditional media has shaped the progression of fashion. Consider this a small overview and crash course for all of those who may like fashion but don't necessarily have a strong understanding about all of its new developments. Let's jump into how the revolution of new + old media has affected the fashion industry and the way consumers are buying.

Teen Vogue

There are endless amounts of girls worldwide that have this undying obsession with the fashion industry, but do they understand the dramatic change it has undergone within the last two years? Fashion is without a doubt an exciting industry to admire or even to be involved in. Although, some outsiders believe fashion to be frivolous and in some ways like a unimportant novelty. Yet, it is a thriving industry that makes our economy go around. It may difficult for some to look at a $400 shirt in Bergdorf Goodman and think to themselves "This is a great investment, its for the betterment of our economy!" But even those uninterested in designer clothing can have a strong impact on the evolution of fashion with the flick of a remote and the click of a mouse. Fashion is like a circle. It is continuous, which means in order to keep things fresh, it must exhibit change.

The most apparent change in fashion first began with its visibility in our movie theaters. The silver screen lent women everywhere the ability to be “fabulous” with motion pictures like Sex and the City and The Devil Wears Prada. Both movies grossed $83.2 million dollars combined during opening weekend. It was clear that due to both film’s fashionable nature, a new found popularity of fashion emerged amongst the women who appreciated the “fabulousity”, style and clothing. Motion pictures were the first place we began to see the rise of fashion’s popularity in mass media but it most definitely did not stop there.

Lauren Conrad on The Hills

Reality television reared its trashy head into the realm of fashion when fashion-based reality television shows had been released. Fashion competition shows like Project Runway, The Fashion Show, Stylist and Stylista made a remarkable impact on cable networks with a strong and devout following. Viewers tuned in every week to see their favorite design hopeful get kicked off the show, leaving on-lookers to believe it was as easy as it looked on their television screens. While The Hills and The City on the MTV network revealed the ins and outs of internships at huge publications like Teen Vogue and public relations houses like People’s Revolution. These quote on quote 'real life' reality television shows gave young girls everywhere the hope that they one day could have the chance to break into an industry that was deemed glamorous and easy as pie. Forty-two inch plasma television sets weren’t the only screens where fashion's media attention shifted either.

There is no question that internet has affected the way that we have looked at media on a whole. Yet the rise of social media outlets has seriously affected the way that designers are interacting with consumers and how consumers are buying. You may have heard of social media before but what is it and how in the world has it affected fashion? According to Mashable, the number one source of social media news and development on the internet, says that social media is “a new type of media that creates a world conversation and dialogue. Instead of being fed news (a one-to-many dissemination approach) everyone is welcomed to be a content creator and to generate a debate around that content.” With that definition in mind, think of how many ways social media has affected the way that you use the internet. Do you blog? Do you read websites and comment on the content? Do you post information or photos on forums, Facebook or Twitter? Then you are a part of the social media movement.

The impact that Facebook and Twitter has had on our daily lives is nearly immeasurable. Yet, when it comes to the fashion industry, Facebook and Twitter has revolutionized the way fashion houses, designers and brands interact with their consumer. By creating a dialogue directly with the consumer, brands (mass-marketed or high-end) has in turn built a strong relationship through Facebook fan pages, Twitter followers and “at-replies.” In turn, the consumer feels a sense of belonging, a sense of loyalty that has driven sales for these brands with the click of a mouse.

Lookbook.nu

This sense of belonging and loyalty does not stop at Facebook and Twitter, yet is propelled into an entirely other distinctive level with user-generated communities websites. Lookbook.nu is the quintessence of personal style communities, in which users from around the world post photographs of outfits and personal style. Lookbook.nu currently generates 2.5 million unique visitors. Strong partnerships between user-generated communities and fashion houses are built based on the loyalty of the users and the influx of daily unique views on these websites. Virtually speaking, brand advertising on user-generated communities sites essentially pay for themselves.

Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2010 / PRNewswire

Lastly, but definitely not least, is the uber world of blogging. Fashion bloggers generally post opinionated articles and news and at the touch of a keyboard is as immediate as the information is released. Initially, fashion bloggers received no attention from fashion insiders and were often looked down upon, but that game quickly changed this past Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2010 collections. Kelly Cutrone, owner of mega fashion public relations company, People’s Revolution, said in a December 2009 New York Times article, “There has been a complete change this year. Do I think, as a publicist, that I now have to have my eye on some kid who’s writing a blog in Oklahoma as much as I do an editor from Vogue? Absolutely. Because once they write something on the Internet, it’s never coming down. And it’s the first thing a designer is going to see.” There have been endless accounts of fashion bloggers becoming instant internet celebrities and as a result been signed to the top modeling agencies, seated front row at the most prestigious fashion shows and even featured in major brand advertising campaigns.

Blue Planet by Mark Pillai in Harper's Bazaar UK/Fashion Gone Rogue

Fashion is constantly changing and evolving; if it didn’t it would not be such a thriving industry. Sometimes, the simple day-to-day things that we take part in can be a contribution to the way that we use media. The ever-changing nature of fashion allows everyone involved to keep up with "the times" in this perpetually developing digital age. So, the next time you blog about those great pair of shoes you got on sale, the next time you join your favorite designer's Facebook fanpage or post a photo of your chic outfit on Lookbook, just think of how you too are affecting the way fashion is changing.

(References: Popcrunch, Box Office Mojo, Mashable )

Margo Petitti: Stand-Out Neckwear for Men and Women

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:55:00 +0000

Texture and quality of neckwear is often what makes scarves such a stand-out accessory that can stand on its own. This past fall, there would be no outfit sported without a great scarf draped around my neck a few times. Yet, finding a great scarf that you will wear over and over again can often be a difficult task. Margo Petitti makes beautiful neckwear out of men's suiting swatches that have impeccable quality and aesthetic which can be worn by both men and women. I love the idea of using menswear materials and fabrics in a scarf, it instantly has an allure that women want to have and quality that men seek for. You can find Margo Petitti's neckwear at Takashimaya on 693 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022. For more information, log onto www.margopetitti.com.

GQ Best New Menswear Designer Competition, Caulfield Prep, ideeli and the Fashion 2.0 Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Caulfield Prepatory

This past Friday, GQ announced the six finalists in the 2010 Best New Menswear Designers in America competition. The finalists included Burkman Bros, Richard Chai, Caulfield Preparatory, J. Crew, Billy Reid, and Unis. Anticipation builds as the winner will be announced on February 12th, 2009. Yet, there is a great deal of buzz surrounding these six finalists. None more than around Caulfield Preparatory, the menswear line designed by Vincent Flumiani. Caulfield Prep launched their first collection for the Fall/Winter 2009 season, which you can view here. Flumiani has a knack for constructing fashion-forward basics that are masculine man friendly. His Spring/Summer 2010 collection is fresh and has a mass appeal to men everywhere that want to casually dress like the GQ man, so to speak. Looking ahead, I believe its fair to say that Vincent Flumiani and the Caulfield Prep brand have a long, successful path ahead of them.

Billy Reid

Although, GQ isn't the only outlet creating excitement around designers and fashion. Mega e-tailer ideeli has launched the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards that couldn't have come at a better time than on the cusp of Fashion Week. The goal of the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards is to gauge how fashion brands influenced style, dress, thought and point of purchase this past year. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the voting process to come to a common consensus of the deserving brands that had a fantastic 2009 in the marriage of fashion, retail and social media. The polls are open until February 8th, 2009 at 11:59PM, vote for the Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards here and vote for the Innovator Award here. And if you're in the mood for some great deals on designer duds, use the ideeli invite code: lalanyc at www.ideeli.com.

Rebecca Taylor Releases Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Sketches

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:32:00 +0000

Fashion week is inching closer and closer to New York. In a matter of days, we'll all be scrambling from show to show, venue to venue, presentation to presentation. Now before all the pre-fashion week stress builds up, let's take a breather and preview what will be hitting the runways.

Rebecca Taylor, the New York-based designer, known for her whimsical, wearable, lady-like appeal, revealed her inspiration behind this upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 season. Think of a collection set in Paris in the 70s with the attitude of a urban NYC girl. Expect fresh silhouettes, femininity, leopard faux fur, and a myriad of "overly-loved" washed fabrics in military olives, golds, and other dusty hues. It's definitely going to exciting to see a strong sportswear influence infuse itself into this collection. To find out more about Rebecca Taylor, please log onto www.rebeccataylor.com.

Image Courtesy of Rebecca Taylor

The CHOO 24:7 Collection of Essentials

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:29:00 +0000

Jimmy Choo remains the trailblazer of sophisticated footwear for leading ladies everywhere. In addition to their Spring/Summer 2010 collection, the CHOO 24:7 has been released. Described as "the perfect shoe wardrobe" by Tamara Mellon, the new collection consists of all the essential shoes that the modern woman needs in her everyday life from day to night. Style, material, color and even heel heights are not spared in the perfect models of platforms, pumps, flats, wedges and the evening shoe. What a strong, thoughtful collection for women who are buying practically in today's economy and still desire to look and feel beautiful. Log on to www.jimmychoo.com to view the collection and click here for the CHOO 24:7 film.

Images courtesy of Jimmy Choo

Secret Diary of a Call Girl Season 3 After Belle Du Jour's Identity Reveal

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:13:00 +0000

Showtime premiered its third season of Secret Diary of a Call Girl tonight. Billie Piper plays Belle, the high-priced escort who anonymously blogged about her double life on the Belle Du Jour blog. Billie interviews Brooke Magnati who recently revealed her identity in November 2009 as a research scientist at Bristol Initiative for Research of Child Health in England. Brooke Magnati is the first blogger to have a television show cover her story and her life. The primetime drama is a delectable show sultry enough for men and women alike. It's a guilty pleasure for me and will definitely be one for you as well. Log onto Belle du Jour, to read about all the adventures of a London call girl by night.

Test Mag Redefines the Editorial with Daul Kim in Richard Nicholl S/S 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:23:00 +0000

It is a bittersweet treat to see Daul Kim in anything after her passing in November 2009. We have the pleasure of seeing the Korean beauty in Richard Nichol's Spring/Summer 2010 collection for a Test Magazine short film. The film is whimsical, impassioned and stimulating. Yet, this is not the only series of films or editorials that Test Magazine has released. Test is redefining what an visitor can experience on a fashion website with photography, film, design and music as the new waves of fashion editorials. Jaime Perlman, the art director of British Vogue, launched Test in efforts to allow moving image be a new way to highlight a creative team's efforts in a experimental test shoot. Every director, photographer, make-up artist, hairstylist, stylist, fashion designer is properly credited in each project.

In a recent interview with the Business of Fashion, Perlman said "people are always fascinated by what inspires other people and often borrow inspiration for themselves. On both levels, I think what we’re seeing is a move towards a more inclusive and open fashion universe." That is precisely what you receive through the experience on Test, new concepts that challenge the way you traditionally look at a collection, a photograph, a film, or a model.

For more information, please log onto test.co.uk.

Guest Post on BobbinTalk

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:10:00 +0000

My lovely friend Aneta Genova at BobbinTalk, was on holiday this week in Punta Cana. So, I humbly filled in for her this Wednesday with a guest post on BobbinTalk . The topic of discussion was Sonia Rykiel, her year in blogs and livestreaming and when the date is set for the marriage of fashion and social media, please check out the full post here.

Multi-Label Designer Sale Benefitting APEX

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:51:00 +0000

I recently got word from Deanne at Dream Sequins that she has so generously helped organize a multi-label designer sale benefiting the APEX organization. 20% of the proceeds from a slew of wonderful designers including Doo.Ri, Ideeen, and Risto, will help benefit APEX's mentoring and educational programs for inner city youth. It is sure to be a fantastic event for an outstanding cause. But for any reason that you can't make it, you can still contribute by joining in on the online pre-sale of select designers that begins from January 27 - January 29, 2010 at Cutdrop. For more info, log onto dreamsequins.com. I hope to see you there!

Haitian Earthquake Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:25:00 +0000

This Tuesday, the world was swept with the extremely unfortunate news of 7.0 earthquake hitting the country of Haiti. This has been outstanding disaster in the world's fourth poorest
country. The death toll of the Haitian people is expected to reach a massive 200,000 according to the Telepgraph. It goes without saying that earthquake in the nation's Capital of Port-au-Prince is one of the most horrible natural disasters to hit us on a global level.

It is beyond difficult to make light of such a devastating tragedy but media coverage has been strong and twitter has been a powerful outlet to exchange news, updates and photographs to help the public, globally connect to help get through this havoc.

Please log onto cnn.com/haitimissing to connect with with missing family members. Share your news, links and photos on ireport.com. And lastly, please donate to help aid the relief of this devastating natural disaster through Haiti's strongest supporter years before the earthquake, Wyclef Jean, at yele.org or text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5.

There are a great host of events going on in New York City to help aid the relief of the Haiti Earthquake. I hope to continue updating this list, as well. If you or anyone you know has more information of Haiti Relief benefits or events, please feel free to email me info@lalanyc.com.

Relief for Port-au-Prince
January 17th, 2010
Soho Grand Hotel
310 West Broadway 6-10
Hosted by: Teen Vogue's Eleanor Banco, Mary Kate Steinmiller, Seven New York, Chrissie Miller, Harley Viera Newton, Cassie Coane, Steven Rojas, Mike Nouveau, Pierce Jackson and Tommy Saleh
RSVP: events@grandlifenyc.com
$20 Donation

Haitian Earthquake Relief Benefit
January 19, 2010
6-9PM
Thom Bar
60 Thompson Street
Hosted by: Mr. Mickey

*UPDATED* Fundraiser Listings

Man vs. Machine Haiti Relief Charity Event
January 18, 2010 7PM-12AM
No Malice Palice
197 East 3rd Street

Haiti Benefit Concert
Hosted by Roy Hargrove
January 19, 2010 8PM
Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker Street
$20 Suggested Donation

Haiti Disaster Relief Fundraiser
January 20, 2010 9:30PM-2AM
Hosted By @Modelinia, Spin NYC, Susan Sarandon, Selita Ebanks, Veronica Webb, Maggie Rizer + More
Free Ping-Pong And Auctions All Night
$20 Suggested Donation

I am Hayiti Fundraiser
January 22, 2010 6:30PM
Caribbean Cultural Center/African Diaspora Institute
408 West 58th Street
(212) 307-7420

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Image via Getty

Terry Richardson Has A Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:46:00 +0000

Your favorite photographer Terry Richardson has a blog. Terry's Diary consists of self-portraits, old family photos, model snapshots, and random shots similar to Olivier Zahm's Purple Diary and Yvan's Rodic's photo diary. Above is a shot from Terry's Diary of Dutch model Marloes Horst.

Sophomore S/S 2010 Lookbook by Cass Bird

noreply@blogger.com (Lala Lopez) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:56:00 +0000

Sophomore released their fifth collection this Spring/Summer 2010 season with a heap of cool basics. Downtown's sweetheart and designer of Sophomore, @chrissiemiller, opted for graphic tees, cool cropped corsets, tanks, and great denim cut offs. The S/S '10 lookbook was shot and accompanied by a short film by Cass Bird that included a cameo by Leslie Arfin. Click here for the vid. For more info on Sophomore, log onto www.sophomorenyc.com.

Images via fashionising.