Highlights
Sunday October 05, 2008
Jean Paul Gaultier, finished off his day on Saturday with a wet and wild launch party for the Evian bottle he designed.
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Sunday / October 05, 2008
Rising French actress Roxane Mesquida said she's been learning to move like a cat for her role in the Swiss-German movie, "Sennentuntschi."
Collette Dinnigan
Possibly the youngest buyers in Paris, 15-year-old twin sisters, Haya and Sama Abukhadra, peered out beneath matching cascades of curls at Colette Dinnigan.
Saturday / October 04, 2008
"I said blah blah blah," explained Gareth Pugh, following his inaudible Andam awards acceptance speech at the Chacha club Friday night.
Never mind the credit crunch: A 1,000 euro, or $1,400, Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear by German maker Steiff found willing buyers at Colette.
Collaborations were a running theme at Alexander McQueen's show on Friday night.
Friday / October 03, 2008
Could Andreas Gursky turn his lens on fashion? The German artist, whose work is coveted by collectors, said the prospect might not be so far fetched.
Chanel has adopted a new Mademoiselle. Nora Arnezeder, the 19-year-old French actress who sat front row at the house's show Friday.
Applauded by a group of American and French retailers, Marvin Traub, the former chairman of Bloomingdale's, launched his Assouline book.
America's morose real estate market just got a vote of confidence from none other than Karl Lagerfeld.
Celine
Celine has tapped Japan's answer to Kate Moss, Ai Tominaga, to design a bag.
Yves Saint Laurent
There was a scramble for front-row seats at Yves Saint Laurent Thursday night. Claudia Schiffer snuck in at lights-down.
Thursday / October 02, 2008
When it comes to art, it's not always love at first sight. At the opening Wednesday night for a David Seidner exhibition at the Pierre Berge - YSL foundation.
Giambattista Valli
"It's scary," pint-sized Natalie Portman said as a crowd of photographers surged toward her minutes before the start of Giambattista Valli¿s show Thursday.
Sporting a fetching leather vest, Sacha Baron Cohen was dressed as his alter-ego Bruno and made his first Paris appearance at the Stella McCartney show.
Tuesday / September 30, 2008
Maison Martin Margiela
A host of designers including Raf Simons, Gareth Pugh and Haider Ackermann turned up at Maison Martin Margiela's 20th anniversary show on Monday.
Balenciaga
As she slipped into her seat at Balenciaga Tuesday morning next to Francois-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek declared: "It's going to be a culture shock."
Monday / September 29, 2008
If John Galliano adores Dior, the feeling is entirely mutual. The designer has just inked a "long-term extension" of his design contract.
Karl Lagerfeld, who had planned to show his next collection of luxury ready-to-wear for Chanel in Moscow in December, has opted for Paris instead.
Usher turned up at the Marlies Dekkers show Sunday night, apparently trying to get an intimate knowledge of fashion.
Inés Sastre and Monica Cruz joined Valentino Garavani and Mango president Isak Andic at the Spanish chain's new 13,000-square-foot store.
Sunday / September 28, 2008
When the paparazzi swarmed Lenny Kravitz after Rick Owens on Sunday, the rocker turned the tables.
Beyoncé's sister Solange Knowles wore a black lace mini dress by Zara for her front-row appearance at Gareth Pugh on Saturday in Paris.
Friday / September 26, 2008
Dolce & Gabbana
Thursday / September 25, 2008
Trick? Or designer treat? Giorgio Armani has released a special ghoulish chocolate for Halloween.
Tuesday / September 23, 2008
Salvatore Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa underlined the general lack of confidence in the economic environment Tuesday.
A glowing and younger-looking Pino Brusone made a rare appearance at his
friends', the Missonis, after-show dinner on Monday.
Milan will have its first Abercrombie & Fitch store come January.
Blumarine
Milan's congested traffic doesn't spare even the likes of Barbara Berlusconi,
who held up the Blumarine show, and didn't make it in until it was almost
over.
Moschino
It looks like Roisin Murphy never met an outfit she didn't like - or a show invitation. The Irish singer said she planned to take in a range of shows in Milan.
Monday / September 22, 2008
Did Andre Leon Talley come to the Milan shows straight from aerobics class? No, the Vogue editor at large's luggage was lost en route to New York.
Giorgio Armani
Cate Blanchett brought a gust of stardom - and a spirit of la famiglia - to a so-far sleepy Milan fashion week.
Sunday / September 21, 2008
Just Cavalli
Kelly Rowland fans need not fret. The artist said at Just Cavalli that she's working on a new disc.
Juliette Lewis proved she was a natural born killer, but this time on the Milan runways.
Friday / September 19, 2008
A giant pair of plastic shoes greeted guests at a party in London to fete the collaboration between architect Zaha Hadid Brazilian shoe brand Melissa.
Thursday / September 18, 2008
Gareth Pugh, who plans to show spring collection in Paris on Sept. 27, says he won't temper his famously dark vision for the City of Light.
Oukast's André 3000, whose real name is Andre Benjamin, was in town to fete the launch of new men's wear line Benjamin Bixby at Harrods.
Wednesday / September 17, 2008
Ozwald Boateng is plotting a foray into women's wear revealed the designer at the packed Swarovski-sponsored party Tuesday night in London for Giles Deacon.
The metrosexual phenomenon may have persuaded many men to splash their cash on regular facials, spa treatments and moisturizers, but Jude Law isn't convinced.
Rock & Republic
Rock & Republic shook up Harrods Tuesday night as the L.A.-based brand introduced its nascent makeup line.
Tuesday / September 16, 2008
Madonna,isn't the only one injecting politics in to pop music. Vivienne Westwood is tossing her hat into the ring too.
Monday / September 15, 2008
Temperley London
Model and girl-about-town Alice Dellal declined to comment (sort of) about her recent bad press in Britain's The Sun newspaper.
Temperley London
Alice Temperley is nine months pregnant with her first child, and while she may not know the sex, she can be sure the little one is going to be well-behaved.
Thursday / September 11, 2008
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein fave, and star of its ads, Eva Mendes sat front row at Calvin Klein on Thursday.
Wednesday / September 10, 2008
Anna Sui
Actress Monet Mazur is making the rounds at New York Fashion Week, hitting up the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti presentation and Prada party
Michael Kors drew a heavy mix of socials and celebrities to his show Wednesday, including Blake Lively, Bette Midler and Heidi Klum.
Zoe Saldana used to take fashion week casually "just hopping on a train and heading to a show to support fellow artists." Now, it's much more.
Packed in tightly with other Max Azria fans at his show Tuesday night was Malin Ackerman, attending her fifth runway spectacle of the week...
Tuesday / September 09, 2008
Narciso Rodriguez pulled in some familiar faces at his show Tuesday night.
Derek Lam
Natalie Portman sitting front row at the Derek Lam show on Tuesday.
Fashion's elite will find time to show support for Barack Obama at the "Runway for Change" event at Charles Nolan's Chelsea studio tonight.
Cole Haan marked the launch of its new Sporting collection with ambassador Maria Sharapova as well as Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Nastia Liukin.
The vogue for employing models with a little more substance than a gaggle of skinny teenagers has now found its way to British retail stalwart John Lewis.
The event saluted some of the collections' busiest individuals ¿ the celebrity stylist.
Lauren Bush will host preview appointments for her first collection today.
Miguel Adrover is back and he¿s in love with fashion ¿ and New York ¿ all over again. And why not?
Monday / September 08, 2008
Miss Sixty
There's been no shortage of "Gossip Girl" talent on hand this week.
Prada's VIP list for Tuesday¿s party is proving to be quite extensive.
Charles Nolan
Move over reality tv stars and socialites. Athletes are the new celebrity.
Thakoon
Though tardy models were blamed for the delayed Thakoon show, the real reason for the hold-up was Kanye West.
Peter Som
Gymnast Nastia Liukin may have won a gold medal for all-around gymnastics but there is one event she's never tackled before: Fashion Week.
Lela Rose
Pat Field's new collection had its own fashion show Saturday night at the Edison Ballroom.
Rodarte
Lexus Hybrid Living has collaborated with Rodarte to create an eco-friendly candle and bracelet.
Elise Overland
Elise Overland's Spring '09 presentation Saturday night had all of the natural accoutrements.
Carolina Herrera
On Monday, Carolina Herrera's models were dressed and ready, just as calm and cool as could be. But one special guest was running late.
The crowd was confused all around as rumors swirled that Justin Timberlake would be performing at the end of the show.
Sunday / September 07, 2008
Diane von Furstenberg
The scene at the tents before the Diane Von Furstenberg show was a mash up of New York City boldfaced names.
Boy by Band of Outsiders
Kirsten Dunst turned up at Band of Outsiders on Saturday.
Hervé Léger by Max Azria
A gaggle of devoted bold names like Joy Bryant, Melissa George and Zoe Saldana showed up, along with some first-timers.
Charles Nolan
Fresh back from the Democratic Convention, Charles Nolan is in full swing with fashion week.
DKNY
At DKNY's 20th anniversary show on Sunday, there were several family moments of sorts.
Calvin Klein Inc. unveiled the list of VIPs slated to attend Sunday night's 40th anniversary party.
Though Blake Lively turned 21 a few weeks ago, she finally got a chance to celebrate Saturday night with a raucous bash at the Palace Hotel.
Rock & Republic
Mary-Kate Olsen chatted up "Gossip Girl" co-stars Chace Crawford and Jessica Schzor at the Rock and Republic show.
Saturday / September 06, 2008
Rosa Cha by Amir Slama
Beauty pagent queens have a special connection to swimsuits, considering part of their title depends on it.
Lacoste
According to Michel Lacoste, Lacoste has stayed true to its founder's goals while the world has changed to make the brand even more relevant.
Erin Fetherston
Among the usual girly subjects at Erin Fetherston's show Friday night was her friend Gilles Mendel, who was taking it all in from his second row perch.
Charlotte Ronson
Charlotte Ronson's first catwalk show on Saturday morning was certainly a family affair.
On Thursday night, Dazed and Confused hosted a party with a performance by MGMT to kick off the Mini Rooftop NYC series.
Friday / September 05, 2008
Charles Nolan
It¿s a safe bet that Andy Roddick would prefer to still be competing in the U.S. Open, but at least he has a solid plan B.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Leighton Meester took a break from filming "Gossip Girl" to hit the Jason Wu show on Friday.
Rag & Bone
Aside from her heart-shaped sunglasses, Kelly Osbourne¿s only other accessory for her front row appearance at the Rag & Bone show was edible.
BCBG Max Azria
At the BCBG show Friday morning, American gymnast Alicia Sacramone had the best accessory of all.
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