July 12th, 2011 by Sophia Bendrodt
NEW YORK — Some of the most fashion-forward looks have involved teamwork between designers of athletic sportswear and runway-worthy couture. It’s what led to bikinis, bike shorts, tennis skirts — actually skirts that hit above the ankle, in general — and the popularization of stretch fabrics.
The influence of activewear has gone beyond nitty-gritty sports since at least the 19th century when women started wearing split skirts for biking, explains Colleen Hill, co-curator of an exhibit at The Museum at FIT called “Sporting Life”: Think of the men’s tweed hunting jacket that became the uniform for college professors, the dancewear that turned into streetwear in the disco era and the sexy scuba dresses that were a favorite of the 1990s supermodels.
Figure skating, yachting and skiing seem to be endless sources of inspiration for designers and favorites of consumers who probably have never actually laced up, booted up, or hoisted a sail. Yet w
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July 12th, 2011 by Oscar Farber
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I’ve never been much of a fan of fringe, but these three pieces have me singing a different tune.
(1) A cross-body silhouette with dramatically long fringe. This Motif 56 bag could be a solid contender for title of Most Worn on the Summer Festival Circuit. Motif 56 – Cleo Bag
(2) Unique details and a pretty bright shade set this Elliot Mann bag apart. E Full Story…
July 12th, 2011 by Sophia Bendrodt
Supermodel Lara Stone is the face of Naked Glamour, the latest lingerie campaign by Calvin Klein Underwear.
The campaign features Stone front and center in a simple black-and-white ad shot by Patrick Demarchelier, reports Women’s Wear Daily.
It’s the latest role for the Dutch model at Calvin Klein – the gap-toothed model has lent her looks to several of the brand’s global campaigns including Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, ck one and Calvin Klein Jeans since 2007.
Stone’s career at Calvin Klein hasn’t been without controversy.
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July 12th, 2011 by Oscar Farber
i know i should just leave it but i really hate when writers just write whatever they want i dont work with fat people why would someone say such a thing?! you dont need to be skinny to look gorgeous!!! heres another favourite picture i created for v magazine. dont believe everything you read on line please GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES … ok. im going to stop … but one last thing. lol . just so you all know i just worked with beth ditto and also another iconic non-skinny person for the next issue of VMAN with steven klein so dont read everything you read on line love you all
Thierry Mugler designer and Lady Gaga co-conspirator Nicola Formichetti, on statements published in W magazine claiming he is anti-fat.
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July 12th, 2011 by Sophia Bendrodt
