Coming to a newstand near you the latest issue of Lurve Magazine featuring Naomi Campbell on the cover as well as many other female style heavy hitters. Details on the flip.
The legendary Madonna with Andrea Riseborough is on the cover of Harper Bazaar’s December issue (see a second version on th next page). Inside she’s interviewed by Naomi Wolf and speaks about some of her favorite topics–money, power & respect and their impact on women. Riseborough is the star of a movie, W.E., which Madonna directed and is now promoting. The following are some key quotes from the article:
“For some reason, I feel like I never left high school, because I still feel that if you don’t fit in, you’re going to get your ass kicked. That hasn’t really changed for me. I’ve always been acutely aware of differences and the way you are supposed to act if you want to be popular.
”I’ve consistently come up against resistance in certain areas. I think that the world is not comfortable with female sexuality. It’s always coming from a male point of view, and a woman is being objectified by a man — and even women are comfortable with that. But when a woman does it, ironically, women are uncomfortable with it. I think a lot of that has to do with conditioning.”
“One of my father’s famous quotes — and I love him dearly, but he’s very, very old-fashioned—was ‘If there were more virgins, the world would be a better place.’”
“When women are perceived as powerful and doing something they aren’t supposed to be doing, they are often portrayed as sexual predators.”
Read more at Bazaar and see the alternate cover on the next page. All images via Bazaar.
In an era in which mega-brands and retailers seem to be growing more dominant than ever, designer Ce Ce Chin of shoe brand 80%20 has always been welcome fresh air. Starting as a llifestyle sneaker company in 2005 with her first retail customers lower-Manhattan boutiques, she’s continued to grow, evolve and remain distinct because of a future-seeing design aesthetic that combines edge with ease and packs all that punch at prices the Downtwon trendsetters who adore her can afford. Case in point, the “hidden wedge,” now a popular design element, but truth be told it was Chin’s first. That ability to offer a new design twist on a shoe (like for Spring the open-toe loafer #straightfire above)you can still wear all day is really what defines 80%20 and makes it special.
Chin was in touch with us recently to let us know about an event at the great Shoe Market in Brooklyn, on November10th (a glass of wine AND 15% off all Holiday 2011 80%20 styles), and we asked if she couldn’t answer some quick questions on trends and what she sees coming up for Spring 2012. Here’s what she had to say:
Q: What’s been your overall most popular style for Autumn 2011?
Chin: We have a new style called the Rina (see image on next page), which is a bit like Chelsea boot, but has an 1.5-inch heel and a 2-inch hidden wedge inside. We’re taking the hidden wedge concept further along… It’s so concealed that some people don’t even realize it’s there!
Q: It looks like we’re seeing the return of women wearing sneakers as a lifestyle item with celebs being spotted in brands like Supra and Isabel Marant sneakers. What’s your take on the trend and do you see your brand addressing it?
See Chin’s response on the next page, along with Holiday 2011 and Spring 2012 shoe images.
The celebrities–many of them sporting outfits from the collaboration–came out in full force for the H&M x Versace runway presentation held in New York City last night. Big names included Uma Thurman, Blake Lively, Prince, Linda Evangelista, Blondie, Sofia Coppola, Alan Cumming, Terry Richardson, plus more. NY-based designers were there in big numbers, too, including Alexander Wang (above with Zoe Kravitz), Joseph Altuzarra, Lazaro Hernandez & JackMcCollough, Anna Sui and Brian Atwood.
See all of the above on the next page plus a bunch more.
Above is a video of the H&M x Versace runway show, which took place last night in New York City. I’m sitting here trying to think of any retailer or brand that does a better job of hyping its collaborations than H&M and I’m drawing a blank. It really is a master at the game. As always the Snobs view it as a big win for budget-minded fashion lovers and H&M, with a more questionable outcome for the brand being collaborated with. It would be so interesting if someone were to investigate the impact these partnerships have a year or so after all the attention has faded. A positive because of all the increased publicity or a negative with the core customer turned off by the down-marketing of a lux brand?
Curbed brings us all the details on J.Crew’s Jenna Lyon’s townhouse sale. It might not normally be much of a big deal but it comes on the tail of the break-up with her husband and hook up with a woman, AND the interior is amazing and beautiful.
One thing you know if you spend any time in Brooklyn is that brownstone or townhouses are very charming, yes, but they’re also narrow to what feels like the extreme by modern-day standards. What’s so awesome about Lyon’s place is what an amazing job she did working around that factor, making it almost a non-issue. For instance check out the bright walls, narrow dining room table and armless chair and sofa, all of which open up the space.
New on the scene and hailing from Australia, by virtue of her gender, color, blonde good looks and the genre of music she has chosen to embrace, rap artist Iggy Azaela is going to stir up plenty of controversy. In a perfectly styled video, she performs her latest single, “My World,” and whips her hair with the best of ‘em–see a gif of her doing just that on the next page!
Enjoy a look at Alternative Apparel’s Spring 2012 showcase from LA Fashion Week. Filled with soft beachy hues and textures this is summer wear 101. Styled by Laura Urbinati, the line features slick basics that make warm weather style effotless and irresistible.
Speaking of irresistible, Ry Cuming, the guitar-playing Aussie surfer with a knee-weakening voice and a rugged beard, performed live at the event! Sigh..full looks on the flip courtesy of Alternative Apparel.
When you look at the amount of detail in the sweater, its description, “drape sweater,” seems a bit underwhelming. There is nothing simple about it, hence the reason why it’s a do for the Snobettes. Available at the ever so inspiring Ln-cc .
Coined a “yard bomber,” Knitta’s Magda Sayeg launched her eye wear with Sunglass Hut this week. Fun and definitely cool, these limited edition numbered sunglasses are selling fast. Get to know Magda Sayeg and take a closer look at the shades here.
