Category: ‘news’

1. Escada won’t have to close its fashion-house doors, as its finally been bought, by Megha Mittal, the daughter of a steel magnate. We’re glad to hear their festive attire isn’t floating off to fashion heaven. [Vogue UK]

2. Apparently getting Botox for one’s breasts is an increasingly common, half-hour procedure.  Yikes.  Our advice is to shop for the best bras and avoid toxins at all costs.  [Daily Mail]

3. Beauty companies are already beginning to shrug off the recession, one sign of which is their hunt for new collaborations.  We’ll swipe on our best mascara and wait to see what new products this will bring. [WWD]

4. Mulberry just launched their collaboration with Apple – they’ve made all sorts of Apple accessories, from chic laptop bags to iPhone cases.  Should you prefer something else, we’ve got stylish laptop cases that ought to do the trick. [Elle UK]

1. Despite the presence of Taliban militants, Pakistan Fashion Week has launched, albeit after being postponed for three weeks.  We’re proud to hear it, and we’re loving that sequin look. [Independent UK]

2. Juicy Couture is coming to an airport near you this December.  The fun fashion is targeting costumers when they travel, and yes, while they will be hawking their infamous sweatsuits, they’ll also be offering up gifts like jewelry and sunglasses. [WWD]

3. The Washington Post has picked up on Michelle Obama’s fondness for quirky Italian brand Moschino, and notes the company has not aggressively touted the affiliation in order not to brag.  In our opinion, we love that the First Lady’s style quietly mixes up foreign influences with domestic designers. [TWP]

4. (One of) Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall’s children, Georgia May, is following in her mother’s footsteps – the celeb-spawn-turned-model may be up for a contract with Versace.  Having very recently become the face of Rimmel and Hudson Jeans, we’re interested to see her turn up marketing more festive attire. [Elle UK]

1. Forever 21 is launching a beauty line, Love & Beauty, on November 8.  Their fast fashion is fun, but we’re interested to see how their discount makeup could stand up to our favorite mascara and eyeliner. [Independent UK]

2. Pointy, 50s-style bras are apparently having something of a renaissance.  In case you don’t want a chest that looks like Marilyn Monroe’s anytime soon, take a look at the best sexy bras for a smoother, yet still stylish, look.  [Daily Mail]

3. Swiss watchmaker Christopher Golay just launched a $350,000 watch in the U.S.  Well, that seems misguided to us – shop the best (reasonably priced) watches to keep time in affordable style.  [PR Newswire]

4. Expect holiday marketing to tug at your heartstrings; retailers will be going the warm and fuzzy route this season to try to lure customers.  We suppose you could metaphorically embody this new tactic by sporting some faux fur.  [WWD]

1. Steve Madden has officially signed on to produce footwear and accessories for Olsenboye, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s forthcoming juniors line at J.C. Penney.  We certainly like the sneak peek of the purse-turned-stylish-grocery-tote look, at left. [WWD]

2. On the topic of celebrity designers, here’s a new one: Courtney Cox is designing a charitable jewelry line with her husband, David Arquette.  We suggest you pair their upcoming butterfly-themed gems with a few pieces of handmade jewelry to round out the look. [Vogue UK]

3. Though it officially debuts on November 14, Jimmy Choo for H & M held its Los Angeles launch party last night, and it was a predictably star-studded affair.  In particular, sequins and leather abounded on the attendees. [InStyle UK]

4. We knew Lady Gaga was being honored at last night’s Accessories Council Awards, but were glad to hear that Burberry was given the title “Brand of the Year.”  Now if only they’d hurry up and get their new makeup line launched before July.  [Elle UK]

WWD just reported the rumor that Dutch model Lara Stone will take over for Madonna as the face of Louis Vuitton. The Queen of Pop looked a tad ghoulish in her recent LV campaigns, if you ask me, so maybe it’s best they move on to a new look.  But could the choice of Stone, who’s famous for being a size six (oh my) have anything to do with all the bruhaha over too-thin runway models and Brigitte’s announcement that it will now feature real women? Who knows, but either way, we dig Stone’s sultry style.

You may not be able to get Lara’s bod with just the click of your mouse, but you can certainly get her look with BDG’s knit skirt and this sheer long sleeve pocket tee. As for Madonna’s Vuitton ensemble, we’ll leave the animal ears to the Olsen twins.

Not into these picks? We’ve got more mini skirts to choose from and while you’re at it, pick out a fun pair of high heeled boots.

1. Looks like Tom Ford doesn’t have Estée Lauder on lockdown – the company is also joining forces with Michael Kors, to expand his Very Hollywood fragrance into a cosmetics range that will debut in January.  We wonder how the different mascaras will stack up against each other? [WWD]

2. Victoria Beckham may be adding handbags and shoes to her dresses line, VB.  The skinny star’s clothing might be accepted in the fashion world, but we’ll stick with our favorite designer handbags, for now.  [Elle UK]

3. Balenciaga will be re-introducing fragrance, beginning with Balenciaga Paris in February 2010.  That might be too long to wait, so peruse our fragrance guide in the meantime.  [WWD]

4. The Guardian wants you to forgo naughty witchery this year and has advice on Halloween costumes they deem smart.  However, it’s not such a problem to go edgy with a slutty costume that’s also pretty funny.  [Guardian]

1. The bid to save Christian Lacroix’s fashion house is delayed by the French tribunal overseeing the proceedings.  We hope they don’t completely block the rescue of Lacroix’s artful cocktail dresses. [Vogue UK]

2. H & M has plans to expand in the U.S., particularly in the South.  Hey South Carolina, get ready for more trendy fast fashion in the form of skinny jeans and affordable handbags. [WWD]

3. Jimmy Choo has partnered with Sir Elton John to create a range of accessories to launch and benefit Project PEP, a center for those exposed to HIV and AIDS in South Africa.  If carrying a designer handbag helps someone else, then well done. [Telegraph]

4. Over in Britain, the Union Jack is suddenly everywhere, including on clothing. It may not be our flag, but that doesn’t mean its spread to the back of denim jackets on this side of the pond isn’t inevitable, anyway.  [Guardian]