Though some of the blouses might end up being a little scary as it relates to the quality of fabric Target is likely to go with, overall this is a sweet collection that the fashion obsessed should enjoy.
T Magazinegets the scoop on first images from Target’s collaboration with Jason Wu and so far it looks quite good. The dress is trend perfect for spring and the bag has to be plastic but nonetheless is pretty darn handsome. An extra bonus is that Jason Wu is barely known outside of fashion circles which means you might have a fighting chance at buying some of the collection without standing in line in front of some god-foresaken, big box store–even if it is Target, like I ever had it in me to do that.
Here’s a quote on the collection described as “gamine chic” from the article:
“Pleated frocks with sailor-striped hemlines, dainty silk blouses with neck ties and collars, and sportier knits and tennis skirts stand out as some of the line’s most wearable pieces.”
Look for it in the usual Target stores on February 5th.
The CFDA in partnership with Vogue awarded Joseph Altuzurra, the winner of its fund prize last week and lots of fashion folks turned out for the event. Above in a study of contrasts is actress Rooney Mara and CFDA presidente, Diane Von Furstenberg.
After the flip see additional images of Vera Wang, Tory Burch, Zac Posen, Rachel Roy, Francisco Costa, Olivier Theyskens, Alexander Wang, Billy Reid, Jason Wu, Kate & Laura Mulleavy, Brooklyn Decker, Liya Kebede, Zoe Kravitz, Anna Wintour and tons more.
Okay folks, up until now my Magic/Project posts have been somewhat hampered by the fact that I left my laptop in Brooklyn (it’s always something–one time I forgot bras and only had the bikini top I was wearing!) so get ready for a barrage of posts, which will mostly be shoe themed. This post features “Plastic Dreams” shoe brand, Melissa, famous for its creative collabos. On this page the collaboree is Jason Wu and there is more of him, plus Gareth Pugh on the next page. Images from these collabos showed up a month or so ago online, but I think we have some new colors plus one of the Pugh shoes was only shown in the form of a sketch, though do not quote me on that.
p.s. Massive shout out and thanks to men’s fashion blogger Marcus Troy who organized the “Blogger Project,” which we were invited to participate in while at Project. A well organized, stimulating and super fun experience, which we appreciated the opportunity to be a part of.
Plasticladies, “a blog dedicted to dolls,” has been getting lots of love in image-obsessed Tumblr world since it launched in August. Featured here is just one of the site’s many dolls, whose looks range from super models and pop stars to chilled-out Boho girls. The realest fake you will ever see. And in addition to discovering that Barbie has picked up a whole bunch of new, more interesting friends since last we hung, I also found out that designer Jason Wu is a fan and participant! He’sd the head doll designer for Integrity Toy’s “Fashion Royalty” line, which “celebrates the glamour and the excitement of the fashion industry.” More after the flip.
Michelle Obama with designer Jason Wu unveiled her inaugral dress at the Smithsonian today. She said some pretty sweet things about the day and the dress:
“I’ll never forget the moment that I slipped on this beautiful gown. I remember how just luscious I felt as the president and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many dances. And I’ll cherish that moment for the rest of my life. And now that the crowds are gone, and the Mall is silent, and our family has settled into our new home, the White house, this gown is one of the most tangible things I have left to remember that day. And that’s why it will always hold a special place in my heart….”
And check out Jason’s expression in the image (from USA Today). He’s looking very happily nostalgic himself, like, ahh yes, THAT dress. The one that changed my life fo’evah! One of my favorite moments from that day was when Beyonce sang the entirely appropriate Etta James classic “At Last” at their first inaugral dance. Check it out and relive for a moment those ecstatic, first happy days when it all seemed like a dream.
