The first runway images from the Christian Dior runway show that will go down in infamous history as the last designed by John Galliano have begun to show up. Apparently a speech was made prior to the start byChristian Dior CEO Sidney Toledano, who spoke of the unusual events leading up to the show. Good luck to all the editors who have to write about it–combining a critique with an attempt to makes sense of the final tragic show of a great designer won’t be easy!
[UPDATE: The actual letter statement, written by Sidney Toledano, on the next page with a heavy emphasis on the brand's heritage.]
Rihanna was photographed recently in Sidney, sporting the look of summer 2011: an Alexander Wang cropped mock top in teal (which is almost sold out at Shopbop), high-waisted pleated khaki slacks, a loose-fitting gold, menswear-inspired watch and Christian Louboutin “Lucifer Bow” stillettos, which are still available with the 45 mm heel, but sold out on the Christian Louboutin etail site in the 120 mm black heel, with no sign of the beige ones Rihanna is wearing at all. On the next page, get a close up of Rihanna’s perfectly executed Ruffian (or half moon if your prefer) manicure, featuring cream-colored polish contrasted against black, on a nail featuring a rounded-square silhouette.
Finally allowing women who wear his designs for Sebago, enjoy a look at the Ronnie Fieg x Sebago collection for women, launching on April 1st, at select retailers like Daviz Z (NYC), Saks, Free People and many more. The collection is sleek, feminine, slightly rugged and to our joy, devoid of unessecary girlish detailing making it very hard to pick a favorite. More images on the next age via Ronniefieg.
Rye Rye resurrects her 2008 single with Count & Sinden, “Hardcore Girls,” with an official video made in collaboration with L.A.-based fashion company, DimePiece. Directed by Liza Minou Morberg, it features baseball bats, pitbulls and lots of bad-ass ladies, sporting fashion by DimePiece.
Sonny Vandevelde gives us his always humorous look at the backstage ambiance during fashion week. This time enjoy a look at Manish Arora’s Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011. Since Arora’s appointment as the creative director fo Paco rabanne we’re curious to see if his collection will finally have the recognition it deserves. Style.com only started documenting his runways in fall 2010, when the label is over a decade old and Vogue UK’s goes as far back 2006. Just some interesting observations…
When I first read the title of this book, I figured that it would be another self help of the fake-it-til-you-make-it kind , or think you’re better than everyone, be aggressive, see opportunities to get yourself ahead etc. How far was I from the truth! In a beautiful book (seriously the pages have this soft texture illustrated with watercolors by Susan Sagar, and sets of single bright color pages of notes in between), Ellen Lubin-Sherman illustrates being fabulous as that genuine, warmth you feel when you have encountered something or someone amazing:
“…The people who loom large in our minds, whose high spirits bring the oxygen back into the room, whose playful natures inspire us to have more fun and who can wind a few strands of apparent junk around their necks and still look mind -bogglingly stunning- they are unforgettable.”
Let me say that as a reader of Highsnobette, you’re already fabulous because you know you’re part of a special community of women who “get it.” However, what Lubin- Sherman does so well is take you to a place of heightened fabulousness that goes beyond appearances into topics like ”giving good text” (I was all over that one) or even resurrecting the stylish art of the little just because handwritten note. In a nutshell what compels about The Essentials Of Fabulous is that it’s not about a technique, a gimmick, a story you’re telling the world about you, that you do not even believe yourself. It’s the opposite. The honesty of being kind, genuine with no hidden agenda or pretense and having a whole lot of fun while living it! A book to have and to definitely give The Essentials of Fabulous. Slides on the next page.
Inspired by the ubiquitious plastic shopping bag, Cast of Vices has launched a line of “Corner Store” leather shopping bags, which are embossed with phrases including “I Love NY” (above), “Have A Nice Day–Thank You!” and “ThankYou, ThankYou, ThankYou.” Another way to shop stylishly while also saving the life of another plastic bag. This item will be available at Colette only.
What’s special about these Roboty Ręczne knitted bracelets is the hardware, both the giant, double circle clasps and the charms used to accesorrize them. Spotted at Nylon. See more on the next page.
We’ve already shown some video of the Theirry Mugler extravaganza for Paris Fashion Week, featuring Lady Gaga walking the runway, and here are some shots of the featured fashion. Given how much higher the profile of this label is today versus pre-show/Gaga, does it really matter how the clothes looked? Via Coutequecoute.
The undeniable hotness of these sandals might be so unbearable to your surroundings, someone might just call the police, hence the name?. Available for pre-order chez Christian Louboutin.
