The 2010 CFDA Award Nominees and Honorees Announced at DVF Studio
Filed under: Accessories, Fashion, News, Designers & Brands
Nadja Swarovski and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael Kors at the announcement for the 2010 CFDA Awards. Photo: Andrew Walker/Getty Images
"There were a few surprises," noted accessory designer Rafe Totengco following the big reveal. Namely, Marc Jacobs was nominated twice (for Womenswear and Accessories) as was Alexander Wang. But while the latter is sharing the Womenswear nod with Jacobs, he is only eligible for the Swarovski Award for Accessory Design since that aspect of his business is less than two years old.
His competition in that category? Refreshing new talents in the form of jewelry designers Eddie Borgo and Fenton Fallon's Dana Lorenz. When asked about the recognition, Lorenz took it all in stride. "The last few years, I had gotten emails that people had voted for me," she said. "This year I wasn't even thinking about it, but when [CFDA Executive Director] Steven Kolb left a message saying that he had good news, I figured this was it."
Last year's winners for Accessory Designers of the Year, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, could stage a repeat performance as they are nominated once again. Meanwhile Michael Kors - the self-proclaimed Susan Lucci of the CFDAs - will be walking out with a statuette for certain. He will be bestowed with the Geoffrey Bean Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tune in when we report on the awards on June 7th from Lincoln Center. In the interim, here is the full roster of nominees (drumroll, please):
Womenswear Designer of the Year
Marc Jacobs
Alexander Wang
Donna Karan
Menswear Designer of the Year
Tom Ford
David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for Rag & Bone
Michael Bastian
Accessory Designer of the Year
Marc Jacobs
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler
Alexis Bittar
Swarovski Award for Womenswear
Jason Wu
Prabal Gurung
Joseph Altuzarra
Swarovski Award for Menswear
Richard Chai
Simon Spurr
Patrik Ervell
Swarovski Award for Accessory Design
Dana Lorenz for Fenton/Fallon
Alexander Wang
Eddie Borgo
Internaional Award
Christopher Bailey for Burberry
Geoffrey Bean Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Kors
Eugenia Sheppard Award
Kim Hastreiter from Paper Magazine
Eleanor Lambert Award
Tonne Goodman from Vogue
Fashion Icon Award
Iman
Special Tribute Award
Alexander McQueen
The 2010 CFDA Award Nominees and Honorees Announced at DVF Studio originally appeared on StyleList on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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My Body, My Style Video: Hiding Your Belly With an Office Outfit
Filed under: Fashion, How to Wear
Even if she doesn't like to admit it, every woman can think of a "problem area" when it comes to her body. In this episode of "My Body, My Style" our model Katherine divulges that it is her pesky midsection that gives her pause. (Who can't relate to that, ladies?) Fortunately, fashion guru Sam Saboura knows all the tricks when it comes to concealing a full tummy.Saboura recommends that women who share Katherine's predicament wear prints that are in tune with the rest of their body. Specifically, taller, fuller women should opt for bigger patterns while small, petite women should choose tinier patterns.
The end result to Katherine's cardigan-blouse-pencil skirt-combo? "I love it," she says. "I can see myself wearing this a lot."
Find out Saboura's tricks of the trade in the video below and be sure to peruse the "My Body, My Style" series for more fashionable tips.
My Body, My Style Video: Hiding Your Belly With an Office Outfit originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Karl Lagerfeld and Hogan Collaborating for Spring/Summer 2011
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Karl Lagerfeld at his namesake line's ready-to-wear show earlier this month. Photo: Eric Ryan, Getty Images
It's official: Karl Lagerfeld is a Hogan's hero.
StyleList has learned that the ponytailed designer is teaming up with the Tod's-owned Hogan label on a special project for Spring/Summer 2011.
In a statement released today, the classic Italian brand called the collaboration "an exceptional partnership embracing the creative wonder of Karl Lagerfeld and Hogan's original lifestyle."
Hogan is renowned for its urban-chic leather handbags and footwear, while Herr Lagerfeld made his name with his hyper-modern and structured style. His involvement could add a whole new dimension to the collection.
Lagerfeld has certainly been a busy man lately. He already designs masterpieces for Chanel, Fendi, and, of course, his own namesake line.
He also recently landed a photography gig to shoot the next Pirelli calendar.
And as if all that weren't enough, he'll soon be honored by the French government by being decorated as a Commander of the Legion of Honor.
Sheesh! The guy sure does get around!
Meanwhile, read about Bulgari's new partnership with Matthew Williamson.
Karl Lagerfeld and Hogan Collaborating for Spring/Summer 2011 originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Styled by Sam Saboura Spring Collection Now Available on HSN
Filed under: Fashion, Best of the Season, How to Wear, Designers & Brands
Tune in to watch stylist Sam Saboura on HSN. Photo: Kristen Burns
What you may not realize is that not only is he adept at giving advice, but also creating clothes! His highly popular line, Styled by Sam Saboura, is available exclusively on HSN and tomorrow at 4am, 2pm, and 6pm EST, he'll be on the shopping network discussing his new spring collection.
"This is my passion project," says Saboura who also has also starred on ABC's "Extreme Makeover" as well as served as a red carpet commentator for every major awards show.
There are nine new pieces to choose from - all of which Saboura was deeply involved in creating. "They are universally flattering and are piece-driven so you can get several looks from one item," he says.
His favorite of the bunch? The ruffled faux-luxe suede jacket. "It is animal-friendly and cruelty free, but still luxurious," he says. "And lightweight enough for spring."
While we had him here, we had to ask the uber-stylist his top three fashionable tips for women this season. Here's what he had to say:
1. "Investment pieces are for the fall season, not in the spring/summer. So opt for lightweight and existing pieces that could easily be thrown into your bag for the beach. Also accessories are the best way to be on trend. Think bucket bags, big cuffs."
2. "The key color to mix everything with this season is gray. Gray is everywhere - from soft knits to gray t-shirts. Layer them to create a fuller but relaxed silhouette. It's a relaxed look but has a bit of volume, too."
3. "Wear denim with a lightweight wash. The most up-to-date versions are super lightweight, almost distressed or vintage-looking."
Can't get enough of Sam's great style tips? Be sure to tune into HSN to watch him tomorrow and our "My Body, My Style" series whenever you need a fashionable pick-me-up.
Styled by Sam Saboura Spring Collection Now Available on HSN originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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‘Alabama Studio Style’ Author Natalie Chanin on Modern Women’s Wear
Filed under: Fashion, Stylish Living, How to Wear
An image from the new "Alabama Studio Style" book. Photo: Robert Rausch/Courtesy of Melanie Falick Books
Her latest book, "Alabama Studio Style," is a creative continuation of the original with new stitching, beading, and stenciling methods as well as directions to make everything from skirts to woven chair seats. And in case you're wondering what to serve during your social sewing gathering, Chanin has also provided three different party menus.
Today the do-it-all, DIY designer is guest-blogging (as opposed to being a guest judge) about her thoughts on "modern women's wear."
The most important thing to me in how I dress - or what I choose to wear - is how comfortably a piece fits into my life. I am a modern woman...I run a business, I am a single mother, and I like to garden, explore, and live my life with gusto. This means that I am demanding on my clothing. I wrote this in the introduction to "Alabama Stitch Book" and it still holds true today: You can say my work harkens back to time-honored stitching traditions, but I'm still a modern woman who wants versatility and freedom. I need clothes that move with me, not clothes that determine my movements.
For me "modern women's wear" means that:
1. The garment becomes a part of my everyday wardrobe. That means being able to wear it to my daughter's school or be able to dress it up for a cocktail party.
2. The garment MUST be sustainable in the materials it uses, how it is manufactured and how it comes to me.
3. The garment must be easy to care for and easy on the environment in that process.
4. The garment must be sexy and beautiful.
5. The garment must be comfortable. For example, if I have to take my coat off to drive my car or pick up my daughter, it is not comfortable for my life. I need a coat (or any piece for that matter) were I can drive my car, dance with my daughter, cook dinner, etc., without having to remove the garment to do those things.
This is a demanding list but in the modern world that we live, this list should be completely doable with every garment in our closets!
Are you addicted to DIY design? Find out how to make your own handbag here.
'Alabama Studio Style' Author Natalie Chanin on Modern Women's Wear originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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American Idol ‘Do Review: Lacey Brown’s Pink Punk
Filed under: Cuts & Style, Hair, Hair Color, Celebrity Hair
Lacey Brown. Photo: Getty Images
After being cut from American Idol back in Season 8, 24-year-old Lacey Brown is back this year with a new look to accompany her new edgy, punk rock shtick.
Singing the Rolling Stone's hit "Ruby Tuesday" last night was fitting for the Texas girl with the bright red hair. Or was it magenta? Either way, it stood out far more than her performance which the judges said was "sleepy" and "50/50".
Regardless of her reviews, Brown's funky, edgy cut combined with the bold color may have inspired the inner punk rocker in many of us. But take warning fellow punks, this look is not for the faint of heart -- or hair.
Referred to as "fashion red" by stylists, Brown's color is part of a series of vibrant dyes, like blue, violet or bright red, that are not naturally occurring colors. They may not be found in nature, but shades of soft pink, hot pink and red-pink have been spotted in Hollywood with celebrities like like Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen, Pink and Duffy sporting these hues in the past. It's a strong, bold and playful color choice for people who want to express their inner rebel or rock vibe.
While drugstore brands of these electric shades are available, the result can often lead to a bad hair month until it washes out -- or several months if it's a permanent dye. Better to leave this one to the professionals. Experienced stylists know how to apply beautiful fashion colors densely and evenly. Not that it will look natural, but at least you won't end up with the wrong shade or splotches of color in the wrong place.
If an all-over fashion color is too bold, you can always try extensions or highlights in one of these shades. They will still add a hint of punk while being easy to take out or change before that big job interview!
Want more ways to feed your inner punk rocker? Check out these looks!
American Idol 'Do Review: Lacey Brown's Pink Punk originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Twiggy, Helen Mirren Inspire Women Over 60 to Go Glamorous
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Actress Helen Mirren works her ageless beauty on the red carpet at the 2010 Academy Awards. Photo: WireImage
Who you callin' Granny?
New research has found that older women are embracing fashion more than ever, taking inspiration from fashionable, "mature" celebrities like Susan Sarandon and Meryl Streep, the Daily Mail reports.
Thanks to the "Twiggy effect" (a reference to the 60-year-old model, who is now launching her own Twiggy London line), women in their 60s and 70s are buying more clothes and taking an avid interest in how they dress, according to the paper.
After analyzing data from the UK's Office for National Statistics from 1961 to 2006, Professor Julia Twigg reportedly found that though women had spent roughly the same percentage of their money on clothes and shoes as their '60s counterparts (about 5 or 6 percent), they were also buying more clothes for their money, thanks to the advancements that make clothes more affordable and accessible today.
"Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s," Professor Twigg told the paper.
"In the 1960s buying a coat, for a woman, was a serious matter. It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years... Coats can now be bright and you wear them for only one season.
"Fashion is a lot cheaper and people get tired of things more quickly. Everyone is buying more clothes, but in general, we are not spending more money on them."
The influx of stylish senior-citizen starlets also reportedly plays a role. After all, if sixty-something Helen Mirren can rock a bikini, why can't her fellow baby boomers?
"In past years, people have 'dressed their age,'" fashion designer Laura Dawson tells StyleList, "wearing things people designed for an 'older woman' and not designed as something one would want to wear. Some clothes for 'older women' only succeed in making a healthy, beautiful woman look dowdy when actually she's just as beautiful as she ever was."
Dawson, who says her own mother raids her collection, adds, "Some of the more fun silk dresses can shave 20 years off a woman's appearance in a few minutes flat, which shocks even me to watch it happen, and I designed the dress!"
"I have seen a definite rise in the number of more mature clients wanting our services," Lisa Maynard-Atem of the UK's Stylisa Fashion Styling Consultancy tells StyleList.
"Many of them reference Helen Mirren, Sophia Loren, and Twiggy. They are looking at these women and realizing that age is just a number and not a barrier to being stylish and beautiful.
"One of the women I feel is having a major influence is ["Absolutely Fabulous" star] Joanna Lumley. A number of women have come to us, requesting that we create a style for them that encapsulates her sense of inner beauty and passion.
"Style is a state of mind, it has no concept of age or time -- it is simply of state of being."
Word. And so long as Mom (or Grandma, for that matter) doesn't start raiding our wardrobes, we're totally cool with this new trend of glamazon grandmothers.
Meanwhile, check out Sigourney Weaver's sexy-at-60 style.
Twiggy, Helen Mirren Inspire Women Over 60 to Go Glamorous originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sale Rack – Banana Republic, Blue Heaven Boutique and Lord & Taylor
Filed under: Fashion, Shopping
Scala Tote (left) and Goa 4-pocket hobo (right), available at Banana Republic. Photos: Bananarepublic.com
Banana Republic - 25% off all full-priced items. Try this Scala tote for the spring season. Perfect for work as well as a weekend of shopping, the bright white color screams "I'm embracing this warm weather!" For those who favor black, this all-purpose Goa 4-pocket hobo is fun too.
Blue Heaven Boutique - Take 20% off entire order over $100. Celebs like Rachel Bilson love this Addison Arrow Print Skirt by Myne. Channel your inner "O.C."
Lord & Taylor - Signature Sale: 30% off all spring coats. Down from $215 to $149, this DKNY Hazel Ruffle Walker Coat is a classic spring jacket. The ruffle trim is a simple and fun accent.
Emmy's Boutique - March Special Sale: 15% off entire purchase. Shield those peepers from the hot summer sun with these square frame tortoise shell sunglasses by Gucci.
Sale Rack - Banana Republic, Blue Heaven Boutique and Lord & Taylor originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Estelle on Judging ‘Shear Genius,’ That Bowl Cut, and Traveling the Globe to Get Her Hair Styled
Filed under: Hair, Celebrity, News, Celebrity Hair
Estelle's modern take on the bowl cut. Photo: Getty Images
Whether her tresses are in a sleek pixie or a smooth chignon, the English "American Boy" songstress's strands are ever evolving.
Taking a break from promoting her latest single, "Freak," Estelle talked to StyleList about bringing her flavor to season 3 of "Shear Genius," crossing continents to get her hair styled, and surviving a haircut gone bad -- real bad.
StyleList: How was your experience as a guest judge on "Shear Genius"?
Estelle: I had no idea what to expect, but I wanted to be myself and be honest. Growing up I did hair by force of having little brothers and sisters. I think every black girl has done hair. I'm very specific about what I want and like. I wanted to see the contestants take the looks somewhere completely different. And it was very entertaining [laughs].
SL: How does your hair reflect your personal style?
Estelle: It's very eclectic. It's whatever it is at any given moment. I like it simple because my hair is very thick, and when it gets wet it tends to go very wavy versus real tight. I keep it as straight as possible by not putting in a lot of products like gel.
SL: You've recently worn the bowl cut. Why that look?
Estelle: That was a wig [laughs]! I just like the hairstyle. It's a good alternative when you're having a bad hair day.
SL: You're from England. How long did it take to find a hairstylist in the United States you felt comfortable with?
Estelle: About a year. I was coming back and forth for a while. I had one lady who did my hair exactly the way I liked it, but she lived too far away. I found someone closer based on a recommendation, and I've been going there ever since.
SL: Are there any hair products from England that you still use today?
Estelle: Well, it's kind of all over. Paul Mitchell's Foaming Pomade -- it's the greatest! It just holds it down. When my hair has a frizz moment, I put some of that in and it sits real quietly.
The hip, young singer reminds us of Audrey Hepburn with her chic chignon and wing-tipped eyelashes. Photo: Getty Images
SL: Any past hair experiences that have stuck with you?
Estelle: When I was about 17 and had just started cutting my hair, I let this lady do my hair. Imagine that bowl cut I had, but I didn't want that haircut and it came out crazy dry. It looked like all of the oils were sucked out. It just looked terrible! I had to be nice and polite and just leave. I went home and put powder and grease onto my head to slick it down and hoped for the best.
SL: Who are some of your beauty and fashion icons?
Estelle: Audrey Hepburn, Diana Ross and The Supremes... that whole era. When I first came out, I had the white eyes. And people were like, "Oh, you're dark skinned. Why are you wearing white eyes?" It was because I loved it, and I could do anything I wanted! It's different and just gorgeous.
SL: What beauty products are always in your handbag?
Estelle: Lip gloss, face powder, and ChapStick.
SL: Is there anything you feel naked without?
Estelle: Lashes! I love good lashes. Mine are pretty long as they are, but I put on the falsies and I'm like, 'Wow!'
Catch Estelle on tonight's episode of Bravo's "Shear Genius" at 10/9c.
How long can you go without washing your hair? Professionals weigh in on how often you should suds up.
Estelle on Judging 'Shear Genius,' That Bowl Cut, and Traveling the Globe to Get Her Hair Styled originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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‘Star Wars’ Fan Wins Apology After Being Thrown Out of Job Center for Wearing Jedi Hood
"Star Wars" Jedi may not be the best interview attire inspiration. Photo: LucasFilm
It's the "Return of the Jedi"!
Well, sort of. Only instead of battling Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers, our Jedi hero has taken down... a UK job center. (Next stop: the Death Star.)
The JobCentre Plus in Southend, Essex, England has issued a formal apology after throwing out a "Star Wars"-obsessed job-seeker because he was wearing a Jedi-style hood, The Sun reports.
Chris Jarvis, a 31-year-old member of the International Church of Jediism (yes, it exists), reportedly refused to remove his hood at the center on the grounds that it conflicted with his religious beliefs, according to the paper.
"I was just standing up for my beliefs," the wannabe Luke Skywalker told The Sun. "Muslims can walk around in whatever religious gear they like, so why can't I?"
Fair enough. Unfortunately, the Empire job center struck back by reportedly calling security to escort Jarvis off the premises. Three days later, they wrote an apology.
"We are committed to provide a customer service which embraces diversity and respects customers' religion," representative Wendy Flewers told the paper.
Score one for the little guy! And by "little guy," we mean, of course, Yoda.
But not all will necessarily get a free pass to wear whatever they like in the future.
"Customers may be asked by Jobcentre staff to remove their helmets and hoods for security reasons," a spokesperson for the Department for Work and Pensions says.
Tough luck, Darth.
Meanwhile, check out David Beckham's "Star Wars"-inspired film for Adidas.
'Star Wars' Fan Wins Apology After Being Thrown Out of Job Center for Wearing Jedi Hood originally appeared on StyleList on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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