StyleListhttp://www.stylelist.comStyleListhttp://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.stylelist.com/media/feedlogo.gifStyleListhttp://www.stylelist.comen-usCopyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/'Project Runway' Episode 9 Recap: New York State of Mindhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/project-runway-episode-9-recap-new-york-state-of-mind/Beth Cooney Fitzpatrickhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/project-runway-episode-9-recap-new-york-state-of-mind/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/project-runway-episode-9-recap-new-york-state-of-mind/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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Destination Chinatown. Anthony Williams and Maya Luz are paired for an NYC team challenge. Photo: Lifetime

We've taken more than one odd detour on what was supposed to be the "all New York" season of "Project Runway," but finally our hometown fashion cravings are fulfilled.

The remaining eight designers are dispatched throughout Manhattan in search of inspiration. The only complication: Their urban tours involve the "buddy system." Uh-oh -- that means it's the dreaded "team challenge" week.

The Challenge: Teams must tour an assigned neighborhood, using its sights, sounds, and street style as influence for day and evening looks.

The Designing Duos and Their Neighborhoods:

Can't We All Just Get Along?: Sario and Hermanovski do not like each other, and Sario is hyperventilating at the prospect of walking a single city block with her. Luz, an admitted control freak, questions Williams' taste and Sosa and Henderson have completely different design aesthetics. The only happy "couple" is Peters and Sarabi. Both are game for complicated designs that push boundaries. A match made in heaven?

The Neighborhood Tours: Our fifth-grade visit to the Statue of Liberty wasn't this much fun! Southerner Williams is fascinated by ducks hanging in the Chinatown shop windows. "We don't have things like this in Georgia," he says, as Luz shrewdly steers him and his sketchbook toward some paper dragons.

Sosa, who has lived in Harlem, enjoys getting Henderson to groove on the "liquor stores and fried-chicken shops." Sarabi and Peters run their hands over textured building materials and swoon over elaborate iron gates in the tony Upper East Side. Sario and Hermanovski sit on a park bench and try to sketch without stabbing each other with pens.

This Week's Product Placement: Lifetime viewers, meet Collier Strong, the consulting makeup artist for L'Oreal's Studio Secrets. We don't mind the product promotion since Strong does some pretty cool things with yellow eye shadow and red lipstick. Who knew it could look so good?

The Guest Judges: Calvin Klein's Creative Director Francisco Costa fills in for designer Michael Kors, and model/actress Molly Sims rounds out the panel in a beautiful way.

The Runway Show: Just like New York, the show is mostly fashionable and mostly hip. We are especially smitten with Williams' evening look and the street-smart vibe of the Sosa/Henderson collection.

And we are worried about Sarabi and Peters, who somehow think the color orange represents the Upper East Side. Um, did they notice all the black clothing when they were out strolling?

Who's In: The Sosa/Henderson duo wins top honors for "getting" their neighborhood and playing nice. "I have to say, I'm in love with both looks," says judge Heidi Klum.

Who's Out: Texan Sarabi's departure is a shocker because she's been on our short list for a coveted spot in the final four since she won the Campbell's Soup red-dress challenge way back in Episode 4. The collection Sarabi presented at New York Fashion Week in the show's finale taping was also a standout -- we remember several pieces, which is impressive considering that 10 contestants showed 10 looks each.

Peters sobs at her exit, and Tim Gunn is distressed, telling her she's "a real talent." Sarabi is circumspect and parts by saying, "I like to try new things and don't want to change my perspective."

Missed last week's episode of "Project Runway"? Catch up with our recap.

'Project Runway' Episode 9 Recap: New York State of Mind originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Amy sarabiAnthony WilliamsCollier Strongemilio sosafrancisco costaheidi klumlifetimemaya luzmichael korsmolly simsNew York Cityproject runwayProject Runway RecapReality TVseth aaron hendersontim gunnBeth Cooney FitzpatrickFri, 19 Mar 2010 19:20:00 ESTH&M Garden Collection Offers Organic Florals for an Eco-Friendly Springhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/handm-garden-collection-offers-organic-florals-for-an-eco-friendly-spring/Lisa Marshhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/handm-garden-collection-offers-organic-florals-for-an-eco-friendly-spring/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/handm-garden-collection-offers-organic-florals-for-an-eco-friendly-spring/#commentsFiled under: , ,

H&M Garden collection organic recycled red strapless dress

So, this is where your Diet Pepsi bottle went! This rose-covered dress is made from recycled fiber polyester. Where's the garden party? Photo courtesy of H&M

Forget waiting for the April showers to bring flowers -- H&M is breaking them out now.

Just in time for spring, H&M is introducing its Garden Collection, which is full of floral prints -- bright, bold, and even subtle - all made in organic and recycled materials.

"We're listening to our customer," a spokesperson tells StyleList. "Every year we use 50 percent more recycled product," including PET bottles (aka plastic soda bottles) and recycled textile waste.

Aside from the recycled polyester, H&M's 80-piece collection also includes eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, linen, and Tencel, which is produced with minimal environmental impact.

Prices for these pieces start at $14.95 for recycled shoes and go up to $60 for a jacket, though most items are around $20.

As you'd expect, the clothing itself is romantic and quite feminine. It's styled in a '70s, Talitha Getty kind of way -- relaxed, flowing floral pieces you could imagine wearing on a yacht in the Mediterranean (or at your local pool).

And though the prints are all floral-inspired, they are not as precious as you'd expect -- there's a real modern edge to this collection, which hits the selling floor March 25.

Meanwhile, Liberty of London's florals are having a spring awakening at Target.

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]]>eco-friendlyEco-FrindlyfloralsGarden CollectionHMlinenorganic cottonrecycledSoda BottlesSpring 2010talitha gettytencelLisa MarshFri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:00 ESTPolo Ralph Lauren and The North Face Take On Alleged China-Based Online Counterfeit Ringhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/polo-ralph-lauren-and-the-north-face-take-on-alleged-china-based-conterfeit-ring/Bee-Shyuan Changhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/polo-ralph-lauren-and-the-north-face-take-on-alleged-china-based-conterfeit-ring/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/polo-ralph-lauren-and-the-north-face-take-on-alleged-china-based-conterfeit-ring/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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This alleged counterfeit The North Face women's outdoor "Charge" jacket is currently being sold on the defendant's Website, outletnorthface.comoffered, at 56 percent off retail. Photo: outletnorthface.com

They say two heads are better than one, and Polo Ralph Lauren and VF Corp.'s The North Face are putting that theory to the test.

The fashion titans have teamed up to file a federal lawsuit naming more than 130 China-based Websites that are allegedly using up to 6,500 domain names in a massive counterfeit case, reports WWD.

Along with breaking legal records for being the largest counterfeit case in the books, the fearsome duo allege that the sites and domain names are actually a network that can be mostly traced back to one Website, B2BSharing.com.

According to the complaint, this online ring sells large numbers of counterfeits (as much as $780,000 a month) to U.S. customers by using English-language sites such as polo4sale.com and outletnorthface.com, says WWD.

Polo Ralph Lauren and The North Face's legal team wrote that the counterfeit ring is "of a size and scale they have not seen before."

All of which makes the counterfeit case not your usual cat-and-mouse situation.

"To borrow from the well-worn analogy of comparing an anticounterfeiting program to playing a game of Whac-a-Mole, combating this modern-day Internet-driven counterfeiting ring is akin to playing a game of Whac-a-Mole on steroids," the fashion brands' lawyers stated in the court documents.

B2BSharing.com is a sophisticated operation with 24/7 online help services and allegedly lifted item images from authorized sellers. With many online outlets, the risk is low because assets are tough to trace, reports WWD.

When the plaintiffs did some digging, they found that the online company was operated by Fujian Sharing Import & Export Ltd., but the address in China was still unknown.

When StyleList checked this morning, both B2BSharing.com and outletnorthface.com were still up and running (polo4sale.com had been taken down), with retail prices slashed 50 to 60%.

Polo and The North Face have been able to trace some of the defendant's assets through purchases made in U.S. dollars. The plaintiffs are striking back in court by seeking $2 million for each counterfeit mark and $250,000 per infringing name.

The accused counterfeiter also allegedly sells other designer brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Ed Hardy, and Gucci, but no word yet if more companies will join the legal fray.

Designer brands are hitting back hard at counterfeit dealers. Recently, Fendi scored a whopping $4.7 million win.

Polo Ralph Lauren and The North Face Take On Alleged China-Based Online Counterfeit Ring originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Chinacounterfeitsfashion lawsuitsfederal courtlawsuitsonline shoppingpolo ralph laurenthe north facetrademark infringementv.f. corpBee-Shyuan ChangFri, 19 Mar 2010 18:30:00 ESTA Handy Guide to Renewing Your Spring Wardrobehttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/renewing-your-spring-wardrobe/Mark Ellwoodhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/renewing-your-spring-wardrobe/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/renewing-your-spring-wardrobe/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Before you shop a la Paris Hilton, consider these tips for renewing your spring wardrobe. Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images

It's time for that twice yearly seasonal swap-out, when summer clothes replace winter ones and your wardrobe is due some spring cleaning. But this year, don't splurge on a slew of new pieces. Instead, follow the Three Rs, a canny system devised by celebrity stylists Phillip Bloch and Elle Werlin to reinvigorate your wardrobe in a thrifty, budget-conscious way: recycle, repair & renew. Follow this three-point plan twice yearly and your wardrobe will both cost less and last longer.

RECYCLE
  • First, assess everything in your summer wardrobe for its recycling potential including older pieces that can be revived with a few on-trend tweaks. "Take a cute little jacket and throw some bigger shoulder pads into it right now, and you'll instantly make it more 'fashion'," says Bloch.
  • Bloch also suggests a few well-placed studs or beads on an old leather piece; again, focusing on the shoulders. "We're seeing a lot of studding and beading, so get out the bedazzler - but don't get carried away," he laughs. In the same glitzy trend, swap old buttons for glammier new ones - rhinestones are ideal - and so snazz up an old shirt; or even add a strip of rhinestones down the side of a pant (Bloch says strips like these shouldn't cost more than a couple of bucks from a craft store).
  • Werlin's thrilled the boho trend is returning, and suggests unearthing those Sienna Miller-inspired skirts and slashing the length for a skin-baring summer. "You want to get a little more sexy, so shorten them to mini skirts - short skirts are in this season," she says. Repurpose ripped or torn shirts and pants with patches to channel the same shabby chic.
  • If you're thrifty, but far from crafty, don't worry. Werlin has a tip to finding the best sewing pros in your 'hood. Her own trick, stuck on the road for shoots and in need of savvy help in a new city, is to march into an upscale independent boutique and ask the owner for his or her recommendations. They might offer to handle the alterations on your behalf; if not, do as Werlin does, and scout a few sites in person. Tailors usually share a storefront with dry cleaners. "So always ask if they dry clean leather, and if they have a fur storage area," she explains, "Then they're more of a high-end."
REPAIR
  • The next step is deciding what's worth repairing in your wardrobe - whether spring-summer faves or soon-to-be-stored winter staples. Bloch always makes do and mends his leather goods, from belts to shoes. Werlin, too, cherishes her sandals and suggests resoling not just each season, but before a pair is ever worn. "That's the key for keeping shoes forever. Nowadays, the soles are really thin and not equipped for city walking."
  • Big-ticket treats are always worth darning, especially cashmere. "I have a whole bag of cashmere things ready for reweaving," Bloch confesses. He regularly salvages ripped or torn garments by sending them for invisible mending.
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    A watercolor print dress like this Cynthia Rowley frock is a great addition to your spring wardrobe. Photo: Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images

  • Add a local cobbler and a crack reweaver to the list of pros to keep on hand. The latter's a dying skill, but one still practiced by a few nimble-fingered vets across the country, like The French Re-Weavers in San Jose, Calif., or the French American Reweaving in New York. The latter is a favorite of every high end showroom and also accepts garments for repair by mail. The operation is so old school there's no website - call 212-765-4670 for details; prices start around $40.
  • While you're resoling and reweaving summer clothes, prep your winter staples for storage. Neither stylist will ever stash clothes damaged or unwashed: it's the body oils in dirty fabrics that moths love to munch on (and keep those reweavers in business). Though Bloch dry cleans almost anything - jeans stay crisp and last longer that way, he guarantees - he also handwashes his knits in a gentle detergent like Woolite twice a year, at the beginning and end of each season. "I'm not a big sweater, but under the arm? Dry cleaning does not necessarily clean things that great."
  • Store jackets, shirts, and pants on professional wooden hangers, like the bargain style from IKEA that's $4.49 for 8. Werlin protects everything in garment bags, too. "Clothes do need to breathe, especially leather, so store that in a cloth garment bag," she suggests. For a bargain, buy them in bulk from the stylist supply store, Travel Auto Bag - go in with a few friends and split an order.
RENEW
  • The final step in wardrobe renovation, after recycling and repairing, is to add a few cheap on-trend treats: no more than three key pieces, best found in the bargain racks and sites of H&M, Forever 21, and Top Shop. Bloch suggests an "asymmetrical something - a great one shoulder dress or top," and a statement accessory, whether it's a chunky necklace or wide belt. The last addition should be "a cashmere-mix T shirt, long-sleeved, that's great for the evening," says Bloch. "There were strapless dresses over these on the runway at BCBG. We've had a lot of global warming in fashion lately and you can't tell what season the clothes are."
  • Werlin's trio of treats is different: something splashy and printed, be it minidress, skirt or shirt. "And something with a military vibe, whether a button-down shirt in an army green or a pair of slouchy khaki shorts," she recommends. And for another boho touch, some lingerie-as-outerwear. "Maybe even a bra that you can see through or show with a button-down."

A Handy Guide to Renewing Your Spring Wardrobe originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>closet spacecloset storageClosetSpaceClosetStoragecobblerselle werlinElleWerlinikeamilitary trendMilitaryTrendphillip blochPhillipBlochrecycled clothingRecycledClothingrenewablerestore shoesRestoreShoesreweave cashmereReweaveCashmerespring 2010spring cleaningSpring2010SpringCleaningwatercolor printsWatercolorPrintsMark EllwoodFri, 19 Mar 2010 18:27:00 ESTAgyness Deyn, Ciara, Whitney Port, and Adrienne Bailon for Adidas Originalshttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/agyness-deyn-ciara-whitney-port-and-adrienne-bailon-for-adidas-originals/Bee-Shyuan Changhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/agyness-deyn-ciara-whitney-port-and-adrienne-bailon-for-adidas-originals/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/agyness-deyn-ciara-whitney-port-and-adrienne-bailon-for-adidas-originals/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,



Adidas Originals was thinking girl power -- and no, not the Spice Girls kind -- for its Spring 2010 campaign.

So, the athletic streetwear label tapped a bevy of diverse girls -- including model-turned-designer-turned-possible-fashion-editor-turned-actress Agyness Deyn -- who filmed each other for an interactive lookbook and a video.

Joining the multihyphenate Deyn on the casting call: singer Ciara, reality star Whitney Port, pro tennis player Ana Ivanovic, former Cheetah Girl Adrienne Bailon, model Tallulah Morton, British TV host Louise Roe, and singers Cheer Chen and Hyori Lee.

In a cool bit of technology know-how, Adidas Originals launched the interactive look book on its site by allowing viewers to use their mouse to "grab" bits of the film reel to view different models.

The outfits worn by each girl are then linked to details of the styles.

As for the video (above), dancing around and getting paid must always be fun. Aggy is ever the cool girl in a rhinestone-embellished football jersey with biker shorts, Jeremy Scott for Adidas Originals high-tops, and her signature jet-black bowl cut, while Ciara shows some serious leg yet still manages to look classy in an oversized striped sweatshirt with cutouts (worn as a minidress).

Whitney Port's flowery getup, called the "Fafi All-in-One-Suit," was another matter. It might have worked on an edgier muse, but does a silk onesie on "The City" star smack of the next Snuggie incarnation or is it just us?

Adidas Originals isn't just for the girls. The brand tapped soccer stud David Beckham and rapper Snoop Dogg for a "Star Wars"-inspired video.'

Agyness Deyn, Ciara, Whitney Port, and Adrienne Bailon for Adidas Originals originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>AdidasAdidas OriginalsAdrienne BailonAgyness DeynAna IvanovicAthletic WearCheer ChenCiaraHyori LeeinteractiveLookbooksLouise RoeModelsSpring 2010VideosWhitney PortBee-Shyuan ChangFri, 19 Mar 2010 18:15:00 ESTPadma Lakshmi Post-Baby Style Secret: Maternity Jeans!http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/padma-lakshmi-post-baby-style-secret-maternity-jeans/Lisa Marshhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/padma-lakshmi-post-baby-style-secret-maternity-jeans/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/padma-lakshmi-post-baby-style-secret-maternity-jeans/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

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Padma Laksnmi has seriously good genes. Photo: Jason Kempin, Getty Images

New mom Padma Lakshmi made her first post-pregnancy public appearance at the March 18 launch of Pampers Dry Max Diapers in New York City, where the "Top Chef" host revealed her secret to getting back into top-notch form.

"Keep your maternity jeans on," Lakshmi, who delivered daughter Krishna just three weeks ago, told StyleList as she pulled up her blouse to show off the elastic waist.

"They are so comfortable. I don't want to go back to wearing regular jeans." She added, "I'm into my regular [size] shoes and my regular blazers, but that's about it. But it's worth it -- having her is joyous."

Lakshmi admitted to still having 20 pounds to lose, which is not so foreign to her.

"Because of my job, I'm used to yo-yoing with my weight," she said, adding that after filming "Top Chef," her scale usually reports an additional 15 pounds. With season 7 set to start filming in Washington, D.C., next month, Lakshmi does have some apprehensions.

"I'm just scared because I've got 20 pounds on me," she said. "If I put on 15 more..." (Um, we don't see what else she has to lose!)

Whatever her size, Padma always manages to maintain her unique style, even during her pregnancy. "I had a few dresses I bought in bigger sizes that were in jersey, so they had a little bit of stretch to them," she said. "I just wore those."

She also swore off the traditional silhouette for moms-to-be, the Empire waist. "I do have a few Empire-waist minidresses I liked when I wasn't pregnant, but I didn't want to wear them when I was pregnant because they were tent-y," she admitted.

Read about another glamorous new mom who showed off her post-baby body for Vogue.

Padma Lakshmi Post-Baby Style Secret: Maternity Jeans! originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>baby weightCelebrity Momsjeansmaternity fashionmaternity jeanspadma lakshmiPost-Baby Bodiestop chefLisa MarshFri, 19 Mar 2010 17:55:00 ESTKate Spade Goes on a Preppy Road Trip for Spring 2010 Ad Campaignhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/kate-spade-goes-on-a-preppy-road-trip-for-spring-2010-ad-campaign/Katie Hintz-Zambranohttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/kate-spade-goes-on-a-preppy-road-trip-for-spring-2010-ad-campaign/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/kate-spade-goes-on-a-preppy-road-trip-for-spring-2010-ad-campaign/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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Map out a chic Kate Spade spring wardrobe. Photo courtesy of Kate Spade

With warm weather hitting the U.S. coast to coast, spring fever is in full effect.

And to mark the occasion, Kate Spade is showing off its new Spring 2010 ad campaign, plus doling out a sweet seasonal treat for folks in New York City.

"Live Colorfully" is the theme of the new ads featuring a preppy Americana aesthetic -- with a splash of wit -- which has been the hallmark of the Kate Spade brand for 17 years strong.

One set of campaign images depicts a retro-tinged road trip starring a perfectly dressed, Kate Spade-styled brunette (in a waist-cinching polka dot dress and strappy red heels) hanging out by (and on) a slightly less fashionable mustard-colored car parked at the beach.

The other image, which is also accompanied by a whimsical video on KateSpade.com, shows a pastel-hued scene with a model carrying a pinwheel in front of a fence decorated with hundreds of the whirling wind-catchers.

If those pinwheels -- which show up in all of the Spring 2010 ads -- make you twinge with nostalgia, you'll be happy to hear that the Kate Spade crew is giving away the classic childhood toy in New York City this weekend.

Each pinwheel contains a 15% off coupon, so you can stock up on full-price Kate Spade classics at a discount.

New Yorkers should make note of the following dates and locations if they want to get in on the springtime pinwheel action: Kate Spade SoHo (March 20 and 21, from 11am-5pm); and Kate Spade Union Square (March 27 and 28, 11am-5pm).

The shore thing: Kate Spade's Spring 2010 ad campaign brings new meaning to "beach bag." Photo courtesy of Kate Spade


For an edgier take on spring, check out Thomas Wylde's new ad campaign.

Kate Spade Goes on a Preppy Road Trip for Spring 2010 Ad Campaign originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Ad CampaignsBagsKate SpadepastelspinwheelspreppySpring 2010Katie Hintz-ZambranoFri, 19 Mar 2010 15:43:00 ESTThe Weekender: Spring Break 2010!http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/spring-break-2010-outfits/Colleen Clarkhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/spring-break-2010-outfits/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/spring-break-2010-outfits/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

What are you going to wear while breaking on the beach? Photo: Dimitri Vervitsiotis/Getty Images

Today we're launching a new feature, The Weekender, aimed at equipping you with outfit inspiration for Saturday and Sunday fun time. Heading to a wedding? Got you covered! City break with the new boyfriend? On it. Thrifting with your best bud? Check.

This week we're focusing on that most esteemed mid-March tradition: SPRING BREAK!

Right now, millions of college kids are stripping down and making bad decisions from Florida all the way down to Cancún. Whether you're honing your beer pong skills or reminiscing about the days when Downtown Julie Brown was on MTV, there is something appealing about throwing caution to the wind, slipping into a bikini, and escaping those last throes of winter.

Here are some suggestions for a carefree uniform to channel that youthful beachy look. Mix up some patterns, throw on a romper, and don't forget your flask!













The Weekender: Spring Break 2010! originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>beach fashionbeach wearBeachFashionBeachWearbikinimixed printsMixedPrintspatternsromperspring breakspring break 2010spring break fashionSpringBreakSpringBreak2010SpringBreakFashionthe weekenderTheWeekenderColleen ClarkFri, 19 Mar 2010 15:16:00 ESTPrada Japan Sued for Alleged Discrimination Against 'Old, Fat, Ugly' Employeeshttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/prada-japan-sued-for-alleged-discrimination-against-old-fat-ugly-employees/Erin Donnellyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/prada-japan-sued-for-alleged-discrimination-against-old-fat-ugly-employees/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/prada-japan-sued-for-alleged-discrimination-against-old-fat-ugly-employees/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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Prada could be in some legal haute water. Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto, Getty Images

Time for another round of "Judge Judy: Fashion Edition."

A former store manager at Prada Japan is pursuing her discrimination and harassment case against the Italian fashion house's Japanese subsidiary by filing a lawsuit today, WWD reports.

Rina Bovrisse, who worked as a senior retail manager, claims that Prada Japan chief executive Davide Sesia ordered her to fire 15 managers and 15 retail staffers on the basis that they were overweight and unattractive, according to the paper.

Today's lawsuit filing comes after Bovrisse's complaint with the Tokyo District Court was reportedly dismissed earlier this week and her employment was subsequently terminated.

Because a settlement was not agreed upon, Bovrisse reportedly says that she is free to pursue her case in court.

"You can't stop people suing you," a Milan-based Prada spokesman told WWD. "We are very serene and we'll fight back in the appropriate way."

(What does that mean? They'll yoga her to death?)

Bovrisse's original complaint charged that Sesia wanted to fire employees he deemed "old, fat, ugly, disgusting or not having the Prada look," the Huffington Post previously reported.

She also claims that Sesia demanded that she lose weight and change her hairstyle.

After his visit, 13 employees were reportedly transferred while most of the rest quit. Bovrisse, meanwhile, went on involuntary leave to pursue her case (but, as noted above, has since been fired).

"The level of harassment is beyond human understanding," the Huffington Post quotes Bovrisse as saying. "My responsibility is to protect hard-working women and make sure their working environment is safe."

Prada Japan isn't the only fashion fixture to face charges of discrimination based on its employees' appearance. As we previously reported, a former Abercrombie & Fitch employee won a settlement from the brand after accusing them of harassment over her prosthetic arm.

Abercrombie & Fitch is currently fighting a lawsuit from an ex-worker who says she was fired for not removing her Muslim headscarf, Time reports.

Meanwhile, read about this "Jedi" who got kicked out of a job center for wearing a hood.

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]]>abercrombie fitchappearancediscriminationdress codesfashion lawsuitslawsuitsoverweightpradaprada japanErin DonnellyFri, 19 Mar 2010 14:04:00 ESTBritish Named Worst-Dressed in Europehttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/british-named-worst-dressed-in-europe/Erin Donnellyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/british-named-worst-dressed-in-europe/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/british-named-worst-dressed-in-europe/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Helena Bonham Carter in her usual wacky wardrobe. Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images for MOMA

Panic on the streets of London!

Britain is licking its wounds after a new poll deemed it the worst-dressed country in Europe, The Sun reports.

This is so Helena Bonham Carter's fault.

To pour salt on the wound, the Brits "won" the title with a whopping 44 percent of the vote, according to the paper.

The poll -- which was conducted by shopping Website Ciao and surveyed voters in seven European countries -- reportedly named Italy the best-dressed nation (shocker), with only three percent saying it had bad sartorial sense.

The Germans, meanwhile, weren't so lucky, with 33 percent calling them out for crimes of fashion, The Sun reports.

But those lederhosen still managed to beat out the garb worn by Brits.

"The contribution that Brits have made to the fashion scene over the years includes icons like Vivienne Westwood, Kate Moss and Alexander McQueen," Ciao director Tom Hyde told the paper.

"We were shocked to discover that Britain is seen as the worst-dressed nation in Europe."

The poll reportedly suggested that the Brits' love for budget fashion could be to blame.

"The Primani habit has led Brits to sartorial disaster," Hyde told the paper, referring to a slang nickname for the low-priced UK chain Primark.

According to the survey, 85 percent of British shoppers spend the least amount of money on their wardrobes -- less than £100 (about $160) a month.

By contrast, Germans spend about £200 per month and the Spanish fork out more than £500, the survey found.

Brits were also seen to have their accessory priorities out of whack, with 29 percent calling sunglasses their most important accessory, and just 11 percent of British women reportedly seeing their handbags as a fashion statement rather than a necessity.

This coming from the country that gave us this season's red-hot Mulberry Alexa bag? For shame!

Meanwhile, it's not all bad news -- check out this roundup of the most stylish women in Britain.

British Named Worst-Dressed in Europe originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>best dressedbest-dressed countrybritainbritish styleEuropeHelena Bonham CarterItalyPollsprimarkstyle surveySurverysworst dressedworst-dressed countryErin DonnellyFri, 19 Mar 2010 12:26:00 ESTNarciso Rodriguez for eBay: Exclusive Deal on Spring Capsule Collectionhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/narciso-rodriguez-for-ebay-exclusive-deal-on-spring-capsule-collection/Lisa Marshhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/narciso-rodriguez-for-ebay-exclusive-deal-on-spring-capsule-collection/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/narciso-rodriguez-for-ebay-exclusive-deal-on-spring-capsule-collection/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Click above to access the exclusive eBay offer.

Narciso Rodriguez is all about dressing the woman. Not the model, not the mannequin, and certainly not the hanger.

"When I create, it is easy for me to avoid excess because I am so focused on the woman, her personality, her body, who she is," Rodriguez tells StyleList. "My job is to create a frame for her personality and beauty."

That's why stylish women and celebrities like Michelle Obama, Julianna Margulies, and Rachel Weisz flock to this master designer and why eBay chose him to create the Narciso Rodriguez for eBay Collection.

This capsule of eight affordable pieces is all you need to give your spring wardrobe a kick start.

And because Rodriguez is interested in dressing women of all ages, types, and sizes - namely StyleList readers - eBay is offering you an exclusive 20% discount between now and Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

The prices for these matte jersey dresses, suit separates, and knits are quite reasonable, starting at $75 for a T-shirt up to $350 for a trench coat. When you take 20% off, they become a downright steal! (Click above image to be taken to eBay's exclusive offer.)

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What's black and white and red all over? The Narciso Rodriguez for eBay collection. Photos: Paul Cruz

Also, read about eBay's new sample-sale launch, the Fashion Vault.

Narciso Rodriguez for eBay: Exclusive Deal on Spring Capsule Collection originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>capsule collectionsdiscountseBayexclusivesnarciso rodriguezNarciso Rodriguez for eBayonline shoppingLisa MarshFri, 19 Mar 2010 09:35:00 ESTKatherine Heigl's Wardrobe Malfunction, Adidas' All-Star Adhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/katherine-heigls-wardrobe-malfunction-adidas-all-star-ad/Erin Donnellyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/katherine-heigls-wardrobe-malfunction-adidas-all-star-ad/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/katherine-heigls-wardrobe-malfunction-adidas-all-star-ad/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Here's what's happening around the web this morning:

Katherine Heigl's Wardrobe Malfunction
Put 'em away, love! Katherine Heigl pulled a Whitney Houston at Las Vegas' ShoWest Awards as the strap of her red dress snapped (almost revealing her little Izzies) as she gave her acceptance speech. Good thing she has 26 more to choose from.
[Daily Mail]

Polo and North Face Fight Online Counterfeiters
Polo and North Face are suing 130 Chinese websites that they allege are selling fake goods. Just wait 'til they hear about Canal Street.
[WWD]

David Beckham, Agyness Deyn in New Adidas Originals Ad
Snoop Dogg, Whitney Port, Agyness Deyn and David Beckham? Now that's an all-star cast. The celebs all make appearances in the new commercial for Adidas Originals.
[Pop Sugar UK]

Prada Sued For Discrimination Over Employee Appearance
A former store manager is suing Prada Japan over claims that she and other employees were harassed for being overweight and unattractive. This could get ugly.
[WWD]

Brits Named Europe's Worst-Dressed
We hope you're sitting down, Victoria Beckham. A new poll has ranked the British as the worst-dressed people in Europe, with a whopping 44 percent of the vote. Bloody hell.
[The Sun]

LeSportsac Designing Camera Case for Canon
Polaroid may have Lady Gaga, but Canon's got LeSportsac. The accessories label will be designing a chic limited-editon camera case for Canon's PowerShot.
[Market Watch]


Katherine Heigl's Wardrobe Malfunction, Adidas' All-Star Ad originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>adidas originalsAdidasOriginalsagyness deynAgynessDeynbritaincanoncounterfeitdavid beckhamkatherine heiglKatherineHeigllawsuitlesportsacnorth facepolopradaprada japanPradaJapanshowestsnoop doggwardrobe malfunctionwhitney portworst dressedErin DonnellyFri, 19 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EST'America's Next Top Model': Vogue Editor André Leon Talley Makes Grand Entrance as New Judgehttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/americas-next-top-model-vogue-editor-andre-leon-talley-makes-grand-entrance-as-new-judge/Beth Cooney Fitzpatrickhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/americas-next-top-model-vogue-editor-andre-leon-talley-makes-grand-entrance-as-new-judge/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/19/americas-next-top-model-vogue-editor-andre-leon-talley-makes-grand-entrance-as-new-judge/#commentsFiled under: ,

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André Leon Talley is one to judge. Literally. Photo: The CW

"America's Next Top Model" got a boost from fashion's elite quarters as Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley made his debut as a permanent judge for cycle 14 of Tyra Banks' long-running CW network modeling competition.

Talley added his commanding presence to the judge's platform, taking over the seat formerly occupied by runway coach Miss J Alexander.

Full of fashionable flourishes, the industry icon seemed to have his fellow judges -- including Banks -- under his enigmatic spell.

The newly svelte Banks introduced Talley to the contestants, telling them he's a fashion legend whose influence extends "from here to Milan to Tokyo to London and beyond." In other words: He's the man, make a top-model impression.

And Talley -- who claimed he has never watched "ANTM" before -- made it clear his influence would be potent.

Wearing a dark robe and a horn on a chain around his neck, he spared 18-year-old foul-mouthed Alasia from a trip to the chopping block by declaring he would buy her first backside-exposing portfolio photo "in a gallery and hang it in my salon."

"Salon" was said with great effect, and Talley explained that it was a room where he might engage in great social discourse.

"Because he wants to hang it in his salon," Banks told the model, "you are not going home."

And we thought Talley's boss, Anna Wintour, had power and influence!

Talley critiqued another aspiring model's premiere pose by telling her, "You remind me of a 19th-century courtesan used to big rings and big men."

And when a model innocently exposed, um, way too much, he said, "You almost gave us a telescopic look into your nether regions, but you did it like a lady."

And to a model draped only in a bright scarf he declared, "My dear, if that were a Dior foulard, I would go out and buy it."

By the end of his first night, Talley already had his fellow judges repeating his catchphrase "dreckitude" to describe contestants whose poses were, in his words, "a mess, a wreck."

And the audience learned that getting the "dreckitude" moniker was killer news, indeed.

So it was for Naduah, a full-time mother with a shaved head and great cheekbones, who is no longer in the running to be "America's Next Top Model."

Talley was not the only fashion powerhouse to check in for the second episode. (The show premiered last week, but judging didn't take place until this week.)

Designer Rachel Roy contributed her fashions to a runway show and her expertise as a guest judge, as did celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger.

Did Talley's boss and confidante tune in for his big debut? Unlikely, he told "The Cut." As far as he knows, Wintour doesn't own a television; he's never seen her watch one.

Meanwhile, read what still-cranky former "ANTM" judge Janice Dickinson has to say about Tyra Banks.

'America's Next Top Model': Vogue Editor André Leon Talley Makes Grand Entrance as New Judge originally appeared on StyleList on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Andre Leon TalleyAspiring ModelsEditorsFashion TVModelsReality TVTV JudgesTyra BanksVogueBeth Cooney FitzpatrickFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:56:00 ESTWhite House Black Market Unveils Affordable Wedding Dresshttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/white-house-black-market-unveils-affordable-wedding-dress/Lesley Kennedyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/white-house-black-market-unveils-affordable-wedding-dress/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/white-house-black-market-unveils-affordable-wedding-dress/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


A bridal dress this pretty for under $500? We do! Photo: White House | Black Market

Trying to watch your spending for the big day can be a tricky situation. But whether you opt to cut back on the catering, choose fewer flowers, or nix the open bar in favor of a signature cocktail, there's no reason The Dress has to suffer in the name of saving.

White House I Black Market has entered the bridal game with a new limited-edition collection featuring a beautiful ivory satin gown with a fitted bodice and asymmetrical skirt for just $498.

Add in a matching ivory satin clutch for $68 and satin sling backs with a pretty rose detail for $108, and you've got your wedding ensemble covered for less than $700.

If you're in New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, or Chicago, you'll be able to find wedding specialists in select boutiques. If you're located elsewhere, you can still get their services over the phone at 888-WED-WHBM or online.

Bridesmaid dresses, accessories, and gifts are also available, as are outfits for wedding guests and honeymoon trips.

You know, with all that cash you'll be saving on The Dress, that bar might be just be open. (Your guests will thank you!)

Now that you know what you'll be wearing on the big day, what about your best pals? Here's what's hot for bridesmaids.

White House Black Market Unveils Affordable Wedding Dress originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Affordable FashionbridalbridesmaidsDresseshoneymoonsRetailersWedding DressesWeddingswhite house black marketLesley KennedyThu, 18 Mar 2010 19:29:00 ESTPlus-Size Models in Ads Cause Low Self-Esteem, Study Claimshttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/plus-size-models-in-ads-cause-low-self-esteem-study-claims/Erin Donnellyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/plus-size-models-in-ads-cause-low-self-esteem-study-claims/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/plus-size-models-in-ads-cause-low-self-esteem-study-claims/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Designer Mark Fast's ad for his Faster line features models of varying sizes. Photo: Fiona Gordon for Fasterbymarkfast.net

The red-hot curvy-girl revolution is taking a major wallop thanks to a new study claiming that ads featuring plus-size models make women suffer from lower self-esteem, ASU News reports.

Since when did Kate Moss get her PhD?

The study, conducted by Arizona State University, Germany's University of Cologne, and Erasmus University in the Netherlands, measured the effect that larger models have on female consumers of various sizes and found that curvy bodies make women with normal and high body-mass indexes (BMIs) depressed, according to the paper.

And that news has plus-size model Crystal Renn (aka Glamour's upcoming cover girl) fighting mad. "I think one-standard beauty is going to make women have lower self-esteem," she tells StyleList in an exclusive interview.

Picking up from previous studies showing that underweight models have a negative impact on women's self-esteem, the research team reportedly factored in the size of the consumer as well.

"We show it is not just the size of the models in the ads, but also the relative distance between the consumer's size and the model's size that affects self-esteem," Naomi Mandel, marketing associate professor at ASU's W.P. Carey School of Business, told the paper.

While consumers were still negatively influenced by stick-thin models, participants also reportedly experienced low self-esteem when shown ads depicting fuller-figured models.

Curvier women with high BMIs experienced a dip in self-esteem while looking at both thin and plus-size models, because they saw themselves as different from the thin, "perfect" types and similar to the overweight ones, the paper reports.

Meanwhile, those with normal BMIs reportedly reacted strongly to the ads, feeling good when looking at a thin model they related to, then getting down when looking at a larger model because they worried about being similar and being overweight.

By contrast, thin, low-BMI women had no negative impact, because they identified with the slim models and saw themselves as different from the plus-size models, according to the study.

The conclusion? Ad campaigns with voluptuous models are a big bust because, presumably, no one will want to buy something advertised by an average-sized woman who has you staring at the bottom of a pint of Ben & Jerry's while listening to Joy Division.

"We believe it is unlikely that many brands will gain market share by using heavy models in their ads," Mandel told the paper.

"We found that overweight consumers demonstrated lower self-esteem -- and therefore probably less enthusiasm about buying products -- after exposure to any-size models in ads [versus ads with no models].

"Also, normal-weight consumers experienced lower self-esteem after exposure to moderately heavy models, such as those in Dove soap's Real Women campaign, than after exposure to moderately thin models."

The kicker? The study, which will be published in April's Journal of Consumer Research, reportedly claims that plus-size models could be effective if used in ads for -- wait for it -- gyms or diet pills. Because, you know, then normal-size gals will be so horrified and worried about getting fat that they'll hightail it to the nearest Weight Watchers.

Well, screw that.

Renn, whose "nude" Glamour shoot with other plus-size models garnered the publication's most positive feedback ever, says fashion magazines and advertisers should represent all body types that everyone can relate to, and sees the recent trend in size diversity as a step in the right direction.

"Women are hungry for this," she tells StyleList. "They are empowered by this."

Call us crazy, but we love seeing curvy figures on the runway and on billboards. They don't make us feel bad about ourselves -- they make us feel bad about the other fashion brands and advertisers that think that curvy women can't be sexy.

And judging by the success of size-friendly brands like Mark Fast and Evans, we're not the only ones who feel that way.

Exhibit A: British department store Debenhams tells StyleList they've received initial positive feedback to the curvier mannequins they're currently road-testing in the Oxford Street store.

Exhibit B: A separate study we previously reported on that says curvy female bodies give men a high. So, men get a high but woman want to jump off a cliff? Hmm...

And should we bother pointing out that high-BMI women reacted negatively to ultra-thin models? Should we ban them, too? Fair is fair, right?

Meanwhile, check out the voluptuous models that ruled the Giles runway.

Plus-Size Models in Ads Cause Low Self-Esteem, Study Claims originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Advertisingbody imagecrystal renncurvy womendebenhamsevansmark fastmodelsPlus-SizePlus-Size Modelsself-esteemStudiesErin DonnellyThu, 18 Mar 2010 19:03:00 ESTHillary Clinton Ups Her Style Quotient in Robert Marc Sunglasseshttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/hillary-clinton-ups-her-style-quotient-in-robert-marc-sunglasses/Bee-Shyuan Changhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/hillary-clinton-ups-her-style-quotient-in-robert-marc-sunglasses/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/hillary-clinton-ups-her-style-quotient-in-robert-marc-sunglasses/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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Hillary Clinton is made in the shades. Photo: AP

It looks like former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton might be taking a page from Michelle Obama's style book.

The U.S. secretary of state appears to have finally ditched her signature headbands and prom-worthy dresses in favor of a more sophisticated look.

Sporting a poufier new 'do, Hillary has been playing with whimsical patterns and textures, taking fashion risks (need we remind you of the embroidered flowery coat she wore in Afghanistan?), and jazzing up her classic skirt suit with a flash of gold jewelry at the March 14 Women in the World Summit.

When the Yale Law grad deplaned in Moscow this morning -- where she will push for arms talks -- HRC looked every bit the chic jet-setter in a pair of rectangular Robert Marc sunglasses (style 602, in Stone with brown lenses, in case you were wondering) that flattered her rounder face shape.

Marc's subdued, elegant eyewear -- no flashy hardware and logos here -- has attracted a loyal celebrity fan base, including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Kate Hudson.

Even if Hillary's labels don't include the big-name fashion designers that Mrs. O favors, such as Jason Wu, Thakoon and L'Wren Scott, we think she makes a pretty persuasive case for understated power dressing.

What do you think of Hillary's more fashion-forward style?

When not tackling political issues, Hillary is busy planning daughter Chelsea's wedding.

Hillary Clinton Ups Her Style Quotient in Robert Marc Sunglasses originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>First LadiesHillary ClintonmoscowPolitical StyleRobert MarcSecretary of StateSunglassesBee-Shyuan ChangThu, 18 Mar 2010 18:28:00 ESTSouth by Southwest 2010 Street Stylehttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/south-by-southwest-2010-street-style/Christina Langhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/south-by-southwest-2010-street-style/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/south-by-southwest-2010-street-style/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Austin's South By Southwest Music festival brings together some of the most creative people in the independent music scene. It is no surprise then, that these gods of rock - and the fans who love them - are some of the best-dressed people on Sixth Street. After scouring the scene, we found the reoccurring trends were vintage pieces, heightened hemlines, lots of cowboy boots, and some plenty cool shades.

After perusing the arty crowd (and finding out which bands they were keen to see), check in with our brother site, Spinner, for the full SXSW rundown.

South by Southwest 2010 Street Style originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>cowboy bootsCowboyBootsshort dressesShortDressessouth by southwestsouth by southwest 2010south by southwest music festivalstreet stylesunglassesSXSWvintageChristina LangThu, 18 Mar 2010 17:27:00 ESTJ Brand to Stop Collaborations, Focus on Philanthropic Project with Emerging Designershttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/j-brand-to-stop-collaborations-focus-on-philanthropic-project-with-emerging-designers/Katie Hintz-Zambranohttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/j-brand-to-stop-collaborations-focus-on-philanthropic-project-with-emerging-designers/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/j-brand-to-stop-collaborations-focus-on-philanthropic-project-with-emerging-designers/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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J Brand collaborated on Proenza Schouler's debut denim collection shown on the Fall 2010 runway. Photo: Getty Images

It seems the latest, sure-to-be cult-collected, allover-print jean collaboration between Proenza Schouler and J Brand will be the of-the-moment denim company's last -- at least for a few seasons.

StyleList recently caught up with J Brand co-founder Jeff Rudes, and in between discussing his involvement in Full Frontal Fashion's "Dirty Denim" documentary, he explained J Brand's direction post-Proenza Schouler.

"We're going to drop our collaborations for a few seasons, because we want to focus on supporting young emerging designers. We are going back to Europe, and we're doing something for London Fashion Week that has never been done," Rudes tells StyleList.

"I can't disclose it, but it's with multiple designers, and it's going to launch during London Fashion Week. It contributes back to London's emerging designers and the British Fashion Council. It's going to be world news for the fashion industry.

"Next on our horizon is being philanthropic, first to these young emerging designers and then tying all of these collaborations that are part of [our] revenue to philanthropic venues."

Hmmm. Although Rudes was staying pretty mum on the subject, our best guess is that J Brand might be involved with an Ecco Domani or CFDA/Vogue Fund-style competition with a denim focus. But we'll have to wait until mid-April, when the project is formally announced, to see if we're right.

Still, one question remains: Why London Fashion Week and not New York Fashion Week?

"We're planning to bring this back to CFDA and New York if it works," Rudes explains. "The reason we chose London is because the best young, emerging designers today are coming out of [there] -- the Christopher Kanes and Marios Schwabs. They're being picked up by design houses, and they get a huge amount of support. We have some iconic industry friends who also agreed that London would be a good start. And the timing was right."

As for the design direction of the main J Brand line, Rudes says the jeans will remain "clean and classic" in the next few seasons, and there are no plans to launch any other apparel.

"A lot of jean companies have struggled entering licensing and sportswear for different reasons," he says. "But the platform and formula hasn't been wisely used. We know the model that does work, but we want to wait for the right time. We don't want to expand into other product lines too soon. We want to be very focused and be the best in jeans."

It appears as if that mission-accomplished is accomplished -- as of right now, at least.

In the meantime, check out this celebrity's rebranded denim line.

J Brand to Stop Collaborations, Focus on Philanthropic Project with Emerging Designers originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>British Designerscollaborationsemerging designersFloral JeansJ BrandJeansLondon Fashion Weekproenza schoulerKatie Hintz-ZambranoThu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 ESTSale Rack - Nine West, Bare Necessities and Macy'shttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/sale-rack-nine-west-bare-necessities-and-macys/Lindsey Schicknerhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/sale-rack-nine-west-bare-necessities-and-macys/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/sale-rack-nine-west-bare-necessities-and-macys/#commentsFiled under: ,

Esmerleda heels (left) and Feather (right). Photo: Ninewest.com

This weekend marks the official start to spring and you know what that means - it's time to stock up on fun new frocks and open-toe shoes. Enjoy perusing the sales below.

Nine West - Dream Sale: 25% off select shoes and handbags. Add some sexy height to your look with these Esmerelda peep-toe heels. Wear them with an LBD and accessorize with this colorful Ginger Feathers Clutch for a hot night out.

Bare Necessities - Bra Sale: Up to 25% off select styles. This Gala bra by Elle Macpherson has a fun eyelet detail.

Macy's - 15% off all dresses. Flirty, yet sophisticated, this Marian Sleeveless Dress from the Lauren by Ralph Lauren Collection will turn all eyes on you.

Standard Deviation - Up to 70% off select items. A perfect outer layer for those chilly summer nights, this Classic Biker jacket by Preen is down from $715 to $214.

Sale Rack - Nine West, Bare Necessities and Macy's originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bare necessitiesbrasdresseshandbagsmacysnine westnine west shoessale racksalesSpring 2010spring fashionspring salesLindsey SchicknerThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:10:00 ESTTina Fey Gets Cuffed on Esquire Coverhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/tina-fey-gets-cuffed-on-esquire-cover/Erin Donnellyhttp://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/tina-fey-gets-cuffed-on-esquire-cover/http://www.stylelist.com/2010/03/18/tina-fey-gets-cuffed-on-esquire-cover/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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Tina Fey plays cuff girl on Esquire's April Cover

If life hands you Liz Lemons, make lemonade, baby.

Hot on the heels of her smokin' Vogue cover, our favorite nerdy girl, Tina Fey, is once again storming the newsstand, this time posing in a sexy little black dress on the cover of Esquire's April issue.

Rocking a plunging -- seriously, nice bellybutton! -- Derek Lam frock, smokey eyes and sexy bedhead, the "30 Rock" star appears handcuffed to a cop.

(Are we sensing a trend here? We saw Jennifer Aniston get cuffed by a uniformed Gerard Butler in this month's W. Bad girls are the new black, apparently.)

The accompanying article and James White-shot photo spread feature more mayhem as the "world's funniest woman," clad in her LBD and killer Louboutins, smears her red lipstick, ruins a dinner party, flings her cocktail in a bartender's face, holds her puking pal's hair and crashes in a laundry cart and bathtub, respectively.

We are so cutting her off.

Fey also talks about her new reputation as a square peg turned sex symbol.

"What I've come to realize is that when people say, 'The thinking man's whatever' -- there's no such thing," she tells the magazine. "The thinking man also wants to f*** Megan Fox."

Er. Maybe so, but we'd rather hang out with Fey any day of the week -- especially now that we know she'll hold our hair back.

Meanwhile, check out Gisele's post-baby body on the new Vogue.

Tina Fey Gets Cuffed on Esquire Cover originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>30 Rockderek lamesquirehandcuffsLittle Black Dressmagazine coversphoto shootstina feyErin DonnellyThu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:00 EST