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Sole Searching?

Published on April 8, 2011 in designers. 0 Comments Tags: lawsuit, Louboutin, red soles, sues, YSL.

Knock-offs. Designers for a long time now have had to accept that this is just a part of life/business. Some even say imitation is the biggest form of flattery?! After the Manolo Blahnik craze calmed down (a bit) and was replaced by the Christian Louboutin obsession I wondered who would be the first to knock off or imitate is some way or the other his signature red sole?

Who would have ever guess that it would be none other than – no, not Steve Madden- but luxury brand YSL!!!
And needless to say, Mr. Louboutin is not too happy about this. Can you say “je vous verrai au tribunal?”
And for anyone who does not parlez vous francais that simply means “See you in court”

Check out the Huffington Post for the whole story!

Leslie loves Louis!

Published on August 24, 2010 in designers. 0 Comments Tags: fashion fall 2010, louis vuitton, Marc Jacobs, supermodels.

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010-11 Ad Campaign | nitrolicious.com

Wow, Marc Jacobs has really outdone himself on this one! The new Louis Vuitton is beyond beautiful and using 3 generations of supermodels didn’t hurt either!

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010-11 Ad Campaign | nitrolicious.com

The campaign was shot in New York by Steven Meisel and the 3 decades of supermodels are respresented by a blonde (Natalia Vodianova – the “baby”), a redhead (Karen Elson for the 30’s) and stunning Christy Turlington for the 40’s. Marc Jacobs had this to say:
“The strength of Louis Vuitton is its almost magical ability to reinvent itself every season,” says Artistic Director Marc Jacobs. “Last season was all about the idea of the New Age traveler. This season was a manifesto for beautiful, ladylike clothes. Two different collections, two different campaigns, but one Louis Vuitton.”

This is ladylike personified and something I’d say we haven’t seen in quite a while. How refreshing!!! Take that Boho!

If this doesn’t bring back the ponytail, I don’t know what will!!!

Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010-11 Ad Campaign | nitrolicious.com

it is refreshing to see really beautiful clothes, now lets see what else the new Fall season brings us!

How do you like them apples?

Published on August 23, 2010 in Business deals, celebrities and designers. 0 Comments Tags: Cindy Crawford, lingerie.

Cindy Crawford Poses In Lingerie Surrounded By Apples For Russian Department Store TSUM (PHOTOS)
I think the first thing I wonder if how much Cindy got paid for this job and I’m pretty sure it must have been a ton!

Cindy Crawford models lingerie for Russian department store TSUM. Shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, here she is doing what she does best – with sultry eyes, blood red lips, wearing Dolce and Gabana, Stella McCartney and more. Helmet Newton would be so proud!
Cindy Crawford Poses In Lingerie Surrounded By Apples For Russian Department Store TSUM (PHOTOS)

I’m guessing the apples have nothing to do with a “back to school” theme (!), If they were going for the “temptations” theme, I think they’ve clearly succeeded, the shots are really stunning!
Cindy Crawford Poses In Lingerie Surrounded By Apples For Russian Department Store TSUM (PHOTOS)

TSUM is the largest department store in Eastern Europe and previously they have used Daria Werbowry, Naomi Campbell and Milla Jovovich in their campaigns and sell major designer labels including Rouland Moret, Carolina Herrera and Victoria Beckham(!).

I think I definitely prefer this campaign to her JCPenney’s bedding line but hey, a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do…………

Here’s $100k, now take a seat……..

Published on February 5, 2010 in Business deals, celebrities and designers. 1 Comment Tags: celebrities, fashion week, front row, Rihanna.

Fergie Pictures - Max Azria - Front Row - Fall 08 MBFW - Zimbio

Thats what designers will pay Rihanna to sit in their front row! Poor Anna Wintour, it must drive her crazy! Take a look at this list from Fashionista of who gets paid what to sit in the prestigious front row and note there is one upgrade and several very amusing downgrades (aka UNINVITED…can you imagine? one minute you are on top of the world and the next you can’t even get in the door? I guess when it comes to someone like Paris Hilton there is no explanation needed!

A-List
Rihanna ($100,000 or more)
Beyonce ($80,000-$100,000)
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen ($80,000 each)
Julianne Moore ($60,000)
Maggie Gyllanhal ($60,000)
Chloe Sevigny ($60,000 or more)
Jennifer Lopez (circa 2005: $80,000; circa 2010: $30,000)
Lindsay Lohan (circa 2006: $60,000; circa 2010; UNINVITED)
Colin Firth (pre-A Single Man: $5,000; post-A Single Man: $15,000)

B-List
Blake Lively ($50,000)
Leighton Meester ($40,000)
Hillary Duff ($40,000)
Other Gossip Girl cast members ($25,000 a piece)
Jared Leto ($25,000)
Cliven Owen ($10,000)
Kristen Bell (unpaid, but airfare, makeup and clothing are taken care of)

C-List
Kim Kardashian ($35,000-$50,000)
Amanda Bynes ($25,000-$30,000)
Eliza Dushku (unpaid, but airfare, makeup and clothing are taken care of)

D-List
Paris Hilton (free or UNINVITED)
Jersey Shore cast (UNINVITED)
America’s Next Top Model Winners (free)

Iconic Ines!

Published on January 8, 2010 in Models and designers. 0 Comments Tags: Chanel, fashion models, icons, Ines de la Fressange, Roger Vivier.

Ines De La Fressange_ French Women Are Arrogant, Ignore Fashion (PHOTOS)

From minute one I loved Ines de la Fressange. An interesting, classic beauty with a ton of personality and talent!
She was the muse for Chanel and then went on to open her own store in Paris. She now is the brand ambassador for Roger Vivier. In an interview for Vogue she explains her job:

“I love this question. Six years ago you’d have asked me ‘What is Roger Vivier?’ Now it’s known. I have done my work – my role was to relaunch this brand and to see how it could be possible now. “I don’t have a very precise title. I have a funny job,” Fressange, noting she doesn’t have a card, admits. “I see artists that do things for us, meet journalists, special work. It’s very nice, it gives me freedom. Every hour is very different.”

Here’s a different type of hour! Ines, who is now 51 years old, models in Gaultier’s October 2009 runway show.

Ines De La Fressange_ French Women Are Arrogant, Ignore Fashion (PHOTOS)-1

Gaultier ecstatic with her performance chases her at the end of the show!

Gaultier Tackles 51-Year-Old Model In籠de la Fressange on His Runway -- The Cut

Read a brief interview with Ines from Time Magazine!
And check out the fabulous Vivier website – and don’t miss the Ines videos!

Ines with her daughter Violette at the Stella McCartney show in January 2009. The apple, I mean pomme, definitely didn’t fall far from this tree!

Ines De La Fressange_ French Women Are Arrogant, Ignore Fashion (PHOTOS)-2

Tom Ford to launch women’s line

Published on October 21, 2009 in Business deals and designers. 0 Comments Tags: Gucci, Tom Ford, WWD.

Tom Ford to Launch Women's 'Very Soon' - Fashion and Design News and Trends - WWD.com

Seems that securing financing these days is hard for everyone, even Tom Ford! Ford and his longterm business partner Dominico De Sole are working with Credit Suisse to find about $50 million in funding. But even after that is secured Ford says he will have to assemble the team, find the factories and all the other goodies that are required when putting a line together.

Meanwhile, it seems Fords stores in Tokyo are doing really well (no surprise there) , read the whole store here!