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While other retailers will be fighting to win shoppers' dollars this holiday season by offering major discounts, the CEO of Michael Kors, John Idol, says the brand isn't taking a promotional posture. Essentially, the company isn't willing to devalue its status as a luxury brand for the short-term benefit of stronger holiday sales. Read More »
Michael Kors has debuted a new, cutting-edge line of very fashionable tech accessories, including phone-charging cases, earbuds and portable chargers designed to resemble lipstick and compact cases, with prices ranging from $59 to $140. "The men and women who I design for are constantly on the go," Kors told "WWD." "They live full lives, and they need their phones to work from morning until night, breakfast to boardroom, on business trips and vacation." Like Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren and Burberry, among others, Michael Kors is taking his tech accessories game to the next level. In 2014, Tory Burch launched a collection of bracelets for "Fitbit," Rebecca Minkoff designed technology-enabled jewelry, Ralph Lauren debuted the US Open's smart shirt and Diane von Furstenberg introduced a collection of optical frames and sunglasses for Google Glasses. Read More »
"Game of Thrones" actress Natalie Dormer gets her close-up in the December 2014 issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine. The blonde beauty, who rocks a side shaved head for her role in the upcoming film "The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1," wears futuristic looks in a shoot photographed by Skye Parrott. On her new hairstyle, she says, "Shaving half my head was a strong look that meant I could go punkier with my style." She also talks about the meaning of good style: "Good style — regardless of fads — means the thing that suits your body." Read More »
Last night, Diane von Furstenberg's new reality series "House of DVF" premiered on E! last night. "StyleBlazer" reports on the new series that the originator of the wrap-skirt will be searching for a global ambassador for her brand. It's a new position for the company and one that will see the individual traveling all over the world on her behalf. There are 10 girls who were selected and only eight spots in the full program, so last night two of them were sent home. Last night, the designer sat down with her team to discuss the candidates who will be competing for the position. Read More »
Supermodel Tyra Banks' latest venture is a cosmetics experience called Tyra Beauty, which came about after years of learning the tricks of the trade from some of the world's most renowned makeup artists. According to Vibe Vixen, the supermodel turned mogul felt the need to share her beauty secrets with women around the world who don't necessarily wake up with high cheekbones or voluminous lashes. Banks sat with Glamour Magazine and gave them the total inside scoop on how she does her makeup in five minutes. Read More »
Jeremy Scott has been keeping busy lately. With two collections for his own label, a whopping 6 collections for Moschino, (that's two men's, two women's and two pre-collections) and his line-up from adidas Originals, it's a wonder how the designer finds time in his busy schedule to sleep. Read More »
Victoria's Secret is the latest mega retail brand to be coming under scrutiny from its customers. According to StyleBlazer, the issue stems from the brand's latest ads for its Body by Victoria line of bras, which some are interpreting as a "body-shaming ploy by Victoria's Secret." Read More »
Manolo Blahnik had its annual sample sale at the Warwick Hotel in NYC, exclusively for editors and VIPs. Page Six reports, shortly after the doors opened, Women's Wear Daily beauty editor Julie Naughton grew angry after several other editors tried to crash the line. A witness told us Naughton went "full-on crazy" while waiting to get in, and "started freaking out that people who had just walked in were getting queued up before her." Read More »
Model Lou Doillon Tells Vogue The Secret To French Style Is Arrogance Read More »
After teasing us with a cool pop-up shop at Opening Ceremony earlier this spring, on Wednesday, COS (Collection of Style), the Swedish label known for its intense fashion industry following, made its stateside debut with a store opening in Beverly Hills. Read More »
On October 30, Hood by Air staged a multimedia performance and installation at the Museum of Modern Art for the museum's Pop Rally series. The event, officially entitled "MoMA PopRally Presents Hood By Air: Id," (the first two parts were called "Ego" and "Superego") was open to the public, offering tickets at $25. Read More »
Pharrell Williams plans to drop a new collection of boots next month, in collaboration with Timberland. His collection with Bee Line for Billionaire Boys Club will include styles for both men and women. According to Global Grind, the Happy singer calls it "the working-class boot, the ambitious love chld of a wingtip and contruction boot." Inspired by Harlem renaissance-era fashion, his boots combine the brand's classic 6-inch silhouette with a wingtip and perforated details. Read More »
Since naming his album Graffiti in 2009, it's no secret that Chris Brown is a huge fan of art. He shows his passion for art in his music, tattoos and his own actual artwork. Now, the Loyal singer is teaming up with designer, Ron Bass, for an art tour that will create a legacy. They have already kicked off the tour with their first mural in Miami, just outside the House Of Wings restaurant in the Overtown neighborhood. Read More »
