Posts with tag clothing

Today is the big day, fellow Americans. And there are two burning questions on everybody's minds -- for whom will you be casting your vote -- and what will you be wearing while doing so?

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.

We have great respect for clever artists who can take something old and create something new and beautiful with it. So of course we love the reconstructed clothing designs of Evy Godwin, creator of Third-Hand Designs and today's featured indie designer.

First of all, let us just say that if you're going to the gym and working up a sweat, you have a right to look as bad as you want. If you run farther or lift better wearing your old basketball shorts, that's fine -- we are big believers in hitting the gym to work out, not to win a fashion contest.

However, maybe you're meeting an old friend there (or hoping to meet that cute boy in your spinning class), and you want to look your best. Or, perhaps you just like to look good no matter what you're doing -- there's nothing wrong with that, either, and we can help!

Check out our gallery for a few recent trends in fitnesswear along with a few tips for flattering your figure. Whether you've already achieved your ideal physique or you're hitting the gym for a reason (or 20 "reasons," if you know what we mean), we've got something to help you out!

This is the third part of my Model for a Day series in which I share with you my experience as a model for the Spiegel Reality Dressing photoshoot in New York City. You want behind the scenes? You've got it!

Once hair and makeup was finished, I just had to get dressed ... which wasn't as simple as I expected. The outfits were selected for us, so it's not like I had to choose anything, but I had figured that they would have all of the items in a few different sizes. That was not exactly the case.

Really? We're gonna have to call a WTF all over this zippered vest.

First of all, seller Goodbuybarry has listed this item as "UNUSUAL METAL MASK! Black & Brown WOOL Vest SZ XL." Really? Is the metal mask what sets it apart? We think the most distinctive thing about this vest is that it looks exactly like a Star Trek uniform.

And the mask? Just makes it look more like a Star Trek uniform. Okay, not exactly-exactly. This will have to be deemed a uniform for someone from a planet we just made up called Zaag.

Been wondering whether or not you looked a little pudgy in your favorite striped shirt? Turns out, you do! At least, that's assuming the stripes are vertical.

A group of UK scientists decided to test the time-honored fashion adage that vertical stripes are slimming (while horizontal stripes are less flattering) -- and the results were truly bizarre. Apparently you can forget everything you thought you knew about dressing thin, because -- at least according to science -- the exact opposite is true.

The Psychology Department at the University of York showed study participants 200 sets of pictures, in which models wore dresses with both horizontal and vertical stripes. Researchers discovered that women wearing vertical stripes appeared to be a full six percent wider than their horizontally-clad counterparts.

But while you're hauling your vertically-striped shirts off to Goodwill this weekend, take heart -- it's not all bad news. This style standby has been proven false, but it turns out wearing black really does make you look more svelte. Phew!

Check out our gallery for more slimming tips.

A couple of months ago, Jonathan Saunders dropped a collection of a t-shirts over at Topshop.

They were semi-cute. They were tributes to all of his previous ready-to-wear collections. They were strange because we were hoping for a cute streamlined ombre dress that costs a fraction of the price of Saunders coveted piece.

But our dreams of beautifully made duds with cheap prices by Jonathan Saunders aren't dead just yet: this month the proud Irish man will be serving up a very affordable collection for everyone's favorite mass retailer, Target.

The mini line consists of whimsical ombre dresses, body-hugging knits, and slew of funky cool tunics.

All styles will be available at Target and online in October.

[via Nylon]

We are loving the trends for fall 2008. They completely juxtapose everything we previously knew about fall and winter clothing. We're looking forward to a vibrant season come October.

Here are the top 5 trends that we are loving right now.

Sales of men's clothing are on the rise, and women's apparel sales are dropping. Big-name department stores from Macy's to Bloomingdale's have noticed the trend, and research shows that despite the rough economy, menswear sales actually rose by .8 percent between May 2007 and 2008, while women spent a whopping 3.5 percent less on their wardrobes during that time.

Of course, everyone has a theory as to why this is. Some point to the influence of TV shows like "Mad Men," which glamorize a dapper, well-suited look. Others say that in a tough economy, guys realize they need to dress better than ever to stand out in the crowd of job seekers. Or it could be that as designers churn out newly slim silhouettes, guys have to update their closets to avoid looking dated.

What do you think?

Gymboree is one of the biggest names in quality clothing for children, so it should come as no surprise that they have a great catalog of school fashions (and Halloween costumes- yes, already).

Gymboree has fun and playful couture for kids that are fun and playful. Convenient, don't you think? Like many of the other popular retailers of kidwear they understand the value of the the classics, and as such build upon them. The result is a solid line of timeless clothing and clever accessories.

For example:

Just when we thought the celebrity-turned-crappy designer phenomenon had died down, we get this news from our friends across the pond:

Apparently, Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria is considering creating a fashion line like her very posh buddy Victoria Beckham. On the prospects of owning her own line, Beckham says: "I would love to design one day. I do not have the time right now but I would love to develop a home line or a clothing line. I am thinking about it."

Hmm, we could stomach a collection of luxe duvets and sheet sets by the petite lady. But frocks? Eh, not so much.

[via Vogue UK]

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

Junk Food Clothing makes t-shirts for everyone, man, woman and child, but they aren't for everyone. They are for the true connoisseur of t-shirt art. Their shirts are soft and weathered, creating a comfortable feel with a retro aesthetic. They combine eras of pop culture and original design with a result that is equal parts geek-chick and contemporary hipness.

Today, in the spirit of school (hey, school spirit!) we're looking at the prints for kids:

Is pop star Leona Lewis, aka PETA's most sexy vegetarian, about to get her own Topshop line? British rag The Sun reports that Leona and Fashion Svengali Sir Phillip Green have a dinner scheduled, as soon as he gets back from his trip to Ibiza with Kate Moss.

Since she's young and beautiful, and he's old and rich, this can mean only one thing. They're collaborating on a new clothing line. (What did you think we meant?)

The notorious Kate is Sir Phillip's current celebrity designer cash cow, but she can't stay young forever. Leona's staggering success in the U.K. and the U.S., plus her broad appeal make her a very marketable choice.

Let's see: popular and pretty celebrity, trendy clothes, inexpensive price points...we're going out on a limb and predict this will make buckets of money for Sir Phillip, and one hopes for Leona. Oh, yes, and as The Sun points out, Simon Cowell, too.

Whit Honea is a slacker, a borderline degenerate, and a daydream believer. He's also our resident expert on casual chic. If it's comfortable, and not heinous, he's all over it. He's quite charming, really.

How is your life? Do you have enough leisure in it? Are you dressed for it? Hozell Clothing can help.

Hozell is a new clothing company from Orange County, CA. Their mission is to make clothing which embodies a relaxed life of leisure. They're doing a damn good job.

Last season, the crazy cool duo behind Heatherette decided not to show at Bryant Park. This was quite sad on so many different levels, but specifically because their upbeat and crazy shows have always been things of dreams.

The decision not to show also caused many to speculate that designers had parted ways. And the fact that the brand let go of its publicists doesn't help the situation either. But alas, this is suppose to be all "false."Or at least that's what they would like for us to believe.