Archive for the ‘Abercrombie Fitch’ Category
December 28th, 2011
Photo: Neil Rasmus / BFAnyc.com
—Kristin Studeman
Prabal Gurung doesn’t want to make an iPad case—there are already plenty of tech totes on the market. The Nepalese-born designer, who most recently collaborated with J.Crew, has even higher aspirations in mind for his next partnership. Gurung recently hinted to Style.com that it’s Apple in his eyes right now. “There’s a few ideas I want to do with Apple, but I can’t share my ideas yet because what if someone else takes them?” he asked.
Fair enough. Although he remained tight-lipped about his plans, it seems it’s not a smart-phone frock he’s hoping to create. “I just love Apple products and what they stand for,” he explained, referring to the collaborative creative community that has blossomed from apps and social media. The designer is no stranger to the world of social media. He’s an avid tweeter and recently established a blog on his Web site, where he and his team contributes Q&As, movie reviews, inspiration photos, and even contests. Gurung has shown himself to be open to outside input, even crowd-sourced input, for his design process. So it stands to reason that a tech foray like an app, one that would foster collaboration and creativity, might be a reasonable next step.
That, or an iPrabal. Either way, stay tuned.
December 27th, 2011
Photo: Courtesy Photo
Each July, fashion—the made-in-Italy kind, at least—moves south to Rome. The destination? Altaroma fashion week, Italy’s answer to haute couture, where acting President Silvia Venturini Fendi and Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani pick the womenswear winners of Italy’s annual Who is On Next young designer competition. (The men’s half of Who’s Next was held last month at Pitti in Florence.)
The prestigious international jury, including Suzy Menkes, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Terron Schaefer and Harvey Nichols’ Averyl Oates, spent last Saturday in a sizzling-hot Rome reviewing the work of seven ready-to-wear labels and four accessories lines for the seventh edition of the prize, which rewards winners with a feature shoot by one of Vogue Italia’s photographers and a fashion-show slot during Milan fashion week in late September. (Yoox.com, Mercedes-Benz, and Alcantara offered their own supplemental prize.)
Angelos Bratis (left), a Greek designer producing his collection in Italy, won first prize for his sleek, bias scarf-cut pieces inset with stars, while second prize went to Stella Jean, a Caribbean-Italian designer born in Rome, who created Euro-African mix of crisp pinstripe shirts and wax prints in modernized fifties hourglass shapes. Alessio Spinelli, whose eponymous shoe collection debuted in Rome this year, won the accessories prize for the innovative details of his Neon, collection like stiletto sandals with glow-in-the-dark-edged soles, or interchangeable shocking satin laces. Marta Ferri, who did a bright, floral-filled remix of fifties glamour, received the jury’s special mention.
“It’s really amazing to participate in a competition like this,” said Bratis, who spoke during a private evening tour of the Vatican with the jury and journalists assembled for the prize, a rare treat negotiated by Silvia Fendi using all her intra-Roman connections. “All of a sudden you’re in a room with some of the people who you have always dreamed of showing your collection to. So there’s 15 minutes to explain what you’re doing. And then you realize that they understand everything and that an explanation really isn’t necessary.”
—Rebecca Voight
December 23rd, 2011
PRODUCT DETAILS
AE Vintage Blazer
New Arrival
Style: 0387-1329 | 100% Cotton
$69.50
High fashion, couture-inspired but with a much nicer price tag.
- Lightweight cotton
- Chunky basketweave fabric
- Short boxy cut
- Hidden snap-front closures
- Contrast color braided trim
- Two front patch pockets
- Removable rosette pin
Imported, Machine Wash
Color: Black
Buy it here.
I simply adore this American Eagle Outfitters vintage blazer’s shape and style. It always looks modern, chic and trend-proof. I love mixing this version with an long jersey T-shirt over skinny jeans or pants — even a pencil skirt works. Layer over a pale chiffon top and add chains or pearls (or both!) to complete the look.
December 20th, 2011
Lingerie, fitness gear, and eveningwear—all in one? Versatile might be an understatement for Threeasfour’s newly launched collection of leotards, bra tops, and leggings, debuting exclusively here on Style.com. “I come to the studio all day, and then go to yoga, and then sometimes I go out at night in it,” says Adi Gil, who designs the line along with Angela Donhauser and Gabriel Asfour. “It works and really looks good for all of those occasions—that’s the magic about it.” Gil has even been sporting the Yin & Yang Body leotard while she’s out surfing. Note: They aren’t necessarily SFB (safe for beach) because they aren’t lined, but even dry, the swirling opaque and sheer one-piece will turn heads. The collection, now available at their Web store Planetofstyle.com for a price point that’s much more affordable than their runway collection, is another step in their efforts to position the line as accessible. How does the trio plan to open up next? “A collaboration—this is one of my dreams,” Gil said, listing Stella McCartney’s Adidas collection as a personal favorite. “From wet suits to yogawear to swimwear to dance, I think there is so much room for improvement and growth in those fields, in terms of style.”
—Kristin Studeman
Photo: Elisabet David
December 18th, 2011
The Boyfriend Blazer by XCVI — which counts Olivia Wilde, Molly Sims and Glee’s Dianna Agron as fans — retails for $150 at Neiman Marcus, but it can be yours for, well, free!
Limit one entry per person. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Restrictions may apply.
Whats the one piece this very moment that can last forever in your closet and still always seem current and modern? Straight off your beau’s back — the Boyfriend Blazer!
Click here for official rules.
Open to residents of the United States age 18 and older, the contest runs from now until April 8 at 11:59 p.m./EST. To enter, email your name, address, daytime phone number and age, to giveaways@usmagazine.com. You must put “Boyfriend Blazer” in the subject line to be eligible. Please also include your blazer size and color preference.
Some Boyfriend Blazer rules to live by:
- You can style this with boyfriend jeans. Just make sure you put a sexy high heel with it.
- Don’t borrow a man’s jacket. The fit won’t be as flattering.
- Mix it up with a romantic tank top with ruffles or something feminine.
- Turn up the cuffs if the lining is nice. If not, go to the tailor and have it fitted properly.
By Sasha Charnin Morrison for UsMagazine.com. To read more of the Recessionista blog, click here.
This just in: 25 lucky winners will each receive one Boyfriend Blazer by XCVI (available in sizes extra-small, medium, large and extra-large and in color options of black, charcoal and cafe).
I just love this look — not just because it covers up my tuchus but because it works with everything. You can wear it with trousers or a pencil skirt, over a sequined mini-dress or rocker tee and jeans. See?