The week in shopping
Who doesn't love Dolce & Gabbana? Score pieces for men and women (and from lower-pried D&G line too) for up to 70% off. 10/12-10/14; 9-6 Fri., 10-6 Sat., 11-5 Sun.; 85 Spring St. (at Broadway).
If you're still into Calypso's boho-chic aesthetic, hit the warehouse sale for excellent bargains from the house label and other groovy designers. 10/11-10/15; noon-6 Thurs., 10-6 Fri. & Sat., 11-5 Sun.; 378 Broadway (at White St.).
Tracy Feith makes dresses that are kind of quirky but nonetheless very cool, and they're $75 and up at this sale, which I will try very hard to make. 10/12-10/14; 10-7; 410 W. 14th St. (9th Ave. & Washington St.), 2nd fl.
Luxe, well-made glasses from Robert Marc are 50%-90% off. 10/11-10/13; 10-7; Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), 4th fl.
At Bulga's sample sale, their buttery-soft leather bags will be somewhat more affordable (think $300-ish). 10/9-10/12; 9-7; 208 W. 29th St. (7th & 8th Aves.), ste. 203.
Give your bedroom a dose of Italian style with Pratesi's luxe linens at up to 75% off (towels are $20 and up). 10/14-10/16; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Escada's semi-flashy womenswear is up to 85% off. 10/11-10/14; 10-8 Thurs. & Fri., 10-6 Sat. & Sun.; Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
Make the trek to Huntington Station, NY, and be rewarded with Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Charles R. Mackintosh furniture for up to 70% off at the Cassina USA warehouse sale. There is a shuttle from the Huntington Station stop to the sale. 10/12-10/14; noon-8 Fri., 10-6 Sat., 11-5 Sun.; 200 McKay Rd. (at Railroad Ave.), Huntington Station, NY.
The Bridal Garden has sample and overstock gowns from Angel Sanchez, Ulla Maija, and Melissa Sweet for 50%-75% off. 10/10-11/4; 54 W. 21st St. (5th & 6th Aves.), ste. 907; call 212-252-0661 for an appointment.
Blibetroy's leather bags and accessories are $5-$200. 10/11-10/13; noon-6; 110 S. 1st St. (at Berry St.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
If you're a six or an eight, head to Cinzia Rocca's sample sale for outerwear for 50%-70% off. Cash only. 10/10-10/12; 9-5; 525 7th Ave. (at 38th St.), ste. 1610.
If you're into this sort of thing, Guiliano Teso's fur coats and jackets are up to 85% off. 10/9-10/11; 10-6; 584 Broadway (Prince & Spring Sts.), ste. 501.
This week, Clothingline has Free People. See website for details.
Stila's website, Stilacosmetics.com, is back after an upgrade, so take 20% off and get free shipping on a $50 order when you enter code WELCOMEBACK at checkout.
Save 10% on select items at Design Within Reach's semi-annual sale, through 10/16.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
America's Next Top Model is back!
Well, America's Next Top Model has been back for two weeks already, but since I was on vacay for the first two episodes, this is my first post about it. So, among the ridiculous points of note thus far is that this is a "green" cycle of ANTM, which is admirable in theory, but the fact that the first episode took place on a fuel-guzzling cruise ship seems a bit hypocritical to me. Also, Tyra is not allowing any of the contestants to smoke on this cycle, which seems a bit harsh. If a contestant is caught smoking, will she be kicked off the show? The logical thing to do would be to just not show any of the girls smoking on camera, but that would probably mean--god forbid--missing out on some juicy bits. This cycle also already has a resident bitch, Queens' own Bianca, who is so incredibly insecure that she picks fights with anyone who is more talented than her. Which is everyone. While she was in the bottom two this week, I'm assuming Tyra is keeping her on just so she can break Bianca down and make her cry at some point. Perhaps it will happen in next week's makeover episode. Hmm... There's one "plus size" contestant, Sarah, who is about 30 pounds away from actually being plus size and seems incredibly well-adjusted. If she knows what's good for her, she'll develop a personality ASAP. We also have our first Ivy League contestant, the Yalie Victoria, who has managed to sass Twiggy twice, endearing her greatly to me, as I think Twiggy is an idiot. Now all she needs to do is drop her "I'm a geek" schtick and she'll be in the running for one of my favorites. But as of now, that honor belongs to Heather, the contestant with Asberger's syndrome (which, as we all know by now, is a mild form of autism). Heather is awesome not only because she's the most ugly-duckling-beautiful contestant since Shandi, but because you know she's not going to fall into the typical ANTM cycle (pun intended) of crying and catfights. Which hopefully means she'll stick around for awhile, but in the meantime, I can't wait for the makeover episode next week. There had better be tears, or I'm going to feel incredibly let down.
Well, America's Next Top Model has been back for two weeks already, but since I was on vacay for the first two episodes, this is my first post about it. So, among the ridiculous points of note thus far is that this is a "green" cycle of ANTM, which is admirable in theory, but the fact that the first episode took place on a fuel-guzzling cruise ship seems a bit hypocritical to me. Also, Tyra is not allowing any of the contestants to smoke on this cycle, which seems a bit harsh. If a contestant is caught smoking, will she be kicked off the show? The logical thing to do would be to just not show any of the girls smoking on camera, but that would probably mean--god forbid--missing out on some juicy bits. This cycle also already has a resident bitch, Queens' own Bianca, who is so incredibly insecure that she picks fights with anyone who is more talented than her. Which is everyone. While she was in the bottom two this week, I'm assuming Tyra is keeping her on just so she can break Bianca down and make her cry at some point. Perhaps it will happen in next week's makeover episode. Hmm... There's one "plus size" contestant, Sarah, who is about 30 pounds away from actually being plus size and seems incredibly well-adjusted. If she knows what's good for her, she'll develop a personality ASAP. We also have our first Ivy League contestant, the Yalie Victoria, who has managed to sass Twiggy twice, endearing her greatly to me, as I think Twiggy is an idiot. Now all she needs to do is drop her "I'm a geek" schtick and she'll be in the running for one of my favorites. But as of now, that honor belongs to Heather, the contestant with Asberger's syndrome (which, as we all know by now, is a mild form of autism). Heather is awesome not only because she's the most ugly-duckling-beautiful contestant since Shandi, but because you know she's not going to fall into the typical ANTM cycle (pun intended) of crying and catfights. Which hopefully means she'll stick around for awhile, but in the meantime, I can't wait for the makeover episode next week. There had better be tears, or I'm going to feel incredibly let down.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Cheryl Shops Paris...and Antwerp...and Amsterdam
People go to Paris to see priceless works of art, eat fine cuisine, see the famous monuments, and so on. I did all of these things, but, first and foremost, I went to Paris to shop. Unfortunately for me, I picked the week in which the Euro soared to all-time highs against the dollar to do so. So while Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, et al. were out of the question, I did manage to find several awesome places to indulge without totally breaking the bank. Thankfully, Paris is a completely fabulous city in terms of fashion--every woman is so gamine and chic (and thin!), you can't help but be inspired.
Most of what I know about French contemporary designers comes from the oft-overlooked "designer exclusives" section at La Redoute, which is a French mail-order catalogue owned by PPR (which owns Gucci, YSL, Balenciaga, etc.)--and that knowledge actually came in handy. Antik Batik is a boho-chic chain, kind of like a smaller, more focused Anthropologie; like many of the stores I'm mentioning, it has locations throughout the city, but the one I visited was in St. Germain. Et Vous has a lot of stores, and while their prices were a bit more palatable, I found their clothes a bit too conservative for my taste--think of them as the Banana Republic of France. Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant are two of France's top contemporary lines, and while the former is getting easier to find in the states, the latter is still few and far between. But I'd say keep looking in the states, because both stores were exorbitantly expensive, although they (thankfully) also have secondary lines, Athé and Etoile, respectively. Same goes for Paul & Joe and Paul & Joe Sister. I liked what I saw in the window of Sandro, but unfortunately, the Marais store was totally mobbed with Asian tourists, so I didn't go in, and the one close to our hotel was always closed when I walked by. Wasn't meant to be, I suppose. Zadig & Voltaire, Manoush, and BA&SH were three of my favorites--all have an effortlessly cool rock-chick vibe...which of course comes at a price. I had the best luck at Comptoir des Cottoniers, where I bought a skirt, a dress, and a new winter coat (pictured here--très chic, non?); I think the fact that a lot of the pieces are cotton helps to keep the prices in a somewhat-affordable range.
Chain-store-wise, I found, as I usually do in Europe, that Zara is far better than in the U.S., and, strangely, so was the Gap! MW wanted jeans and I was going to buy their sublime Balenciaga-knockoff jodhpurs, but we figured we'd see another Gap in Antwerp or Amsterdam. Um, wrong. We spent the rest of the trip kicking ourselves over this. Oh well.
One of my favorite stores overall was Abou d'Abi Bazaar, a well-stocked, multi-label shop in the Marais, with prices definitely in the affordable range. I got a top/dress there--I call it that because I can't still quite figure out which it's supposed to be, although I'm guessing that it's a dress, as everything I bought in France was on the short side. You can't miss Colette, the groundbreaking "lifestyle store" on Rue St.-Honoré (our hotel was conveniently located right across the street). Also worth a visit in the Marais is ethe Mariage Frères store, which, to a tea-drinker like me, is like Mecca. I spent 76 Euros on tea there, then fretted that I didn't buy enough (although I am happier to report that this was the one thing I bought that was actually cheaper in France). Another must-see is Deyrolle, a store featuring all manner of garden implements, instructional posters, and stuffed dead animals. And while I love to make fun of MW and his love of bookstores, I have to admit that Shakespeare & Co., an English-language bookstore in the Latin Quarter, was pretty damn cool, especially since I got to meet Alicia Drake, author of The Beautiful Fall, there (and I highly recommend the book--an account of Paris fashion in the '70s). And of course no trip to Paris is complete without at stop at Monoprix, a grocery store/pharmacy/clothing store in the vein of Target, but far more upscale--I loaded up on La Roche-Posay skincare, Elnett hairspray, and striped socks (a huge trend in Paris).
For the fancy stuff, you can start out on the Champs-Elysees for the Louis Vuitton flagship, Guerlain, and the Sephora (like Zara, I felt like Sephora, especially in terms of fragrance selection, was far better in France), then hit Avenue Montaigne, Avenue Georges V, and Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré for the rest. Or, if you fancy yourself a bobo (bourgeois bohemian, of course), Rue de Grenelle in St. Germain had YSL Rive Gauche, Frederic Malle, Iris (the upscale shoe chain), and a host of other ritzy stores. The three big department stores are Le Bon Marché on the Left Bank and Printemps and Galaries Lafayette on the Right. Of course, we didn't have time to visit any of these, because we spent several hours on our last day looking for the near-mythical APC Surplus store...which was not located on Rue Madame (as noted on Lucky's Paris shopping guide) but on Rue des Fleurs, and when we finally got there...it was closed. Agony.
As for Antwerp and Amsterdam, we didn't do much shopping there. Antwerp, which is home of the Antwerp Six (Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Marina Yee), is kind of a kooky city, and in terms of shopping, it's either super-high-end boutiques or high-street stores. So, hey, I got some great stuff at Mango! I do recommend hitting the bookstore at MoMu (the fashion museum)--I got an awesome book on 20th-century fashion icons. Antwerp also has some of the crappiest weather ever, so by the time we got to Amsterdam, I developed a cold and thus didn't have much stamina for shopping. Our hotel was located amongst the quirky "nine streets" shopping area, which had a lot of cool-looking vintage stores; the fancy stuff is on PC Hoofstraat, near the museums. Since I spent a lot of time in bed, however, I wholeheartedly recommend our hotel, the Pulitzer.
I'd like to end my Paris shopping guide with two points. One is that clothes in Europe run all over the place size-wise, just like in the U.S.--I bought several size 38s, some 40s, and my coat was a 42--although in a lot of stores in Paris, they only put the 36s and 38s (sizes 4 and 6 in the U.S.) on the racks, so if you need something bigger, you have to ask for it. The second is that in my 10 days in Europe, I did not see one woman wearing high-waisted nor wide-leg jeans--it was all skinny, all the time. So I'm taking that as my cue to put off wide-leg jeans until the spring. Because, hey, I've pretty much blown my fall shopping budget anyway!
People go to Paris to see priceless works of art, eat fine cuisine, see the famous monuments, and so on. I did all of these things, but, first and foremost, I went to Paris to shop. Unfortunately for me, I picked the week in which the Euro soared to all-time highs against the dollar to do so. So while Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, et al. were out of the question, I did manage to find several awesome places to indulge without totally breaking the bank. Thankfully, Paris is a completely fabulous city in terms of fashion--every woman is so gamine and chic (and thin!), you can't help but be inspired.
Most of what I know about French contemporary designers comes from the oft-overlooked "designer exclusives" section at La Redoute, which is a French mail-order catalogue owned by PPR (which owns Gucci, YSL, Balenciaga, etc.)--and that knowledge actually came in handy. Antik Batik is a boho-chic chain, kind of like a smaller, more focused Anthropologie; like many of the stores I'm mentioning, it has locations throughout the city, but the one I visited was in St. Germain. Et Vous has a lot of stores, and while their prices were a bit more palatable, I found their clothes a bit too conservative for my taste--think of them as the Banana Republic of France. Vanessa Bruno and Isabel Marant are two of France's top contemporary lines, and while the former is getting easier to find in the states, the latter is still few and far between. But I'd say keep looking in the states, because both stores were exorbitantly expensive, although they (thankfully) also have secondary lines, Athé and Etoile, respectively. Same goes for Paul & Joe and Paul & Joe Sister. I liked what I saw in the window of Sandro, but unfortunately, the Marais store was totally mobbed with Asian tourists, so I didn't go in, and the one close to our hotel was always closed when I walked by. Wasn't meant to be, I suppose. Zadig & Voltaire, Manoush, and BA&SH were three of my favorites--all have an effortlessly cool rock-chick vibe...which of course comes at a price. I had the best luck at Comptoir des Cottoniers, where I bought a skirt, a dress, and a new winter coat (pictured here--très chic, non?); I think the fact that a lot of the pieces are cotton helps to keep the prices in a somewhat-affordable range. Chain-store-wise, I found, as I usually do in Europe, that Zara is far better than in the U.S., and, strangely, so was the Gap! MW wanted jeans and I was going to buy their sublime Balenciaga-knockoff jodhpurs, but we figured we'd see another Gap in Antwerp or Amsterdam. Um, wrong. We spent the rest of the trip kicking ourselves over this. Oh well.
One of my favorite stores overall was Abou d'Abi Bazaar, a well-stocked, multi-label shop in the Marais, with prices definitely in the affordable range. I got a top/dress there--I call it that because I can't still quite figure out which it's supposed to be, although I'm guessing that it's a dress, as everything I bought in France was on the short side. You can't miss Colette, the groundbreaking "lifestyle store" on Rue St.-Honoré (our hotel was conveniently located right across the street). Also worth a visit in the Marais is ethe Mariage Frères store, which, to a tea-drinker like me, is like Mecca. I spent 76 Euros on tea there, then fretted that I didn't buy enough (although I am happier to report that this was the one thing I bought that was actually cheaper in France). Another must-see is Deyrolle, a store featuring all manner of garden implements, instructional posters, and stuffed dead animals. And while I love to make fun of MW and his love of bookstores, I have to admit that Shakespeare & Co., an English-language bookstore in the Latin Quarter, was pretty damn cool, especially since I got to meet Alicia Drake, author of The Beautiful Fall, there (and I highly recommend the book--an account of Paris fashion in the '70s). And of course no trip to Paris is complete without at stop at Monoprix, a grocery store/pharmacy/clothing store in the vein of Target, but far more upscale--I loaded up on La Roche-Posay skincare, Elnett hairspray, and striped socks (a huge trend in Paris).
For the fancy stuff, you can start out on the Champs-Elysees for the Louis Vuitton flagship, Guerlain, and the Sephora (like Zara, I felt like Sephora, especially in terms of fragrance selection, was far better in France), then hit Avenue Montaigne, Avenue Georges V, and Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré for the rest. Or, if you fancy yourself a bobo (bourgeois bohemian, of course), Rue de Grenelle in St. Germain had YSL Rive Gauche, Frederic Malle, Iris (the upscale shoe chain), and a host of other ritzy stores. The three big department stores are Le Bon Marché on the Left Bank and Printemps and Galaries Lafayette on the Right. Of course, we didn't have time to visit any of these, because we spent several hours on our last day looking for the near-mythical APC Surplus store...which was not located on Rue Madame (as noted on Lucky's Paris shopping guide) but on Rue des Fleurs, and when we finally got there...it was closed. Agony.As for Antwerp and Amsterdam, we didn't do much shopping there. Antwerp, which is home of the Antwerp Six (Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Marina Yee), is kind of a kooky city, and in terms of shopping, it's either super-high-end boutiques or high-street stores. So, hey, I got some great stuff at Mango! I do recommend hitting the bookstore at MoMu (the fashion museum)--I got an awesome book on 20th-century fashion icons. Antwerp also has some of the crappiest weather ever, so by the time we got to Amsterdam, I developed a cold and thus didn't have much stamina for shopping. Our hotel was located amongst the quirky "nine streets" shopping area, which had a lot of cool-looking vintage stores; the fancy stuff is on PC Hoofstraat, near the museums. Since I spent a lot of time in bed, however, I wholeheartedly recommend our hotel, the Pulitzer.
I'd like to end my Paris shopping guide with two points. One is that clothes in Europe run all over the place size-wise, just like in the U.S.--I bought several size 38s, some 40s, and my coat was a 42--although in a lot of stores in Paris, they only put the 36s and 38s (sizes 4 and 6 in the U.S.) on the racks, so if you need something bigger, you have to ask for it. The second is that in my 10 days in Europe, I did not see one woman wearing high-waisted nor wide-leg jeans--it was all skinny, all the time. So I'm taking that as my cue to put off wide-leg jeans until the spring. Because, hey, I've pretty much blown my fall shopping budget anyway!
The week in shopping
Hopefully sequined striped dresses will be among the offerings at French Connection's sample sale, which features separates and accessories for $40 and up. 10/3-10/7; 2-7 Wed., 9-7 Thurs. & Fri., 10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun.; Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
No one does party dresses like Betsey Johnson, so stock up for $95 a pop. 10/4-10/5; 10-8; 263 W. 38th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
One of my favorite sales, Dwell's graphic-print linens are $95 and under. 10/4-10/14; 11-7; 76 Greene St. (at Broome St.).
Score Alessandro Dell'Aqua's ultra-luxe clothes, furs, and accessories at up to 80% off. 10/3-10/5; 6-9 Wed., 10-7 Thurs. & Fri.; 540 Park Ave. (at 61 St.), penthouse.
Fashionista NY's latest sale features Blumarine, Cavalli, Balenciaga, and other coveted designers for up to 70% off. 10/3-10/4; 10-7; Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Score modern, classic pieces from Tahari at below-wholesale prices. 10/2-10/7; 10-7 weekdays, 11-6 weekends; 227 1st Ave. (13th & 14th Sts.).
Bejewel yourself for 50% off at Catherine Angiel's sale. Through 10/15; noon-7; 43 Greenwich St. (at Charles St.).
Email diana@mjsavitt.com for a chance to score M+J Savitt’s semiprecious jewelry for 60% off. 10/2-10/5; 9:30-5.
Even though outdoor weather is winding down, Chelsea Garden Center is taking 25% off teak furniture, shrubs, and pottery. Through 10/31; 580 11th Ave. (at 44th St.), 444 Van Brunt St. (at Reed St.), Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Birnbaum & Bullock's fan-cee weddings gowns (plus veils and headpieces) are $700-$3,000. 10/5-10/7; noon-6 Fri., 10-4 Sat., noon-4 Sun.; 151 W. 25th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), ste. 2A.
Outfit Fido in New York Dog's finest canine accessories for up to 80% off. 10/3-10/5; 8-8; 133 W. 25th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), ste. 9 East.
Schlepp out to Jersey and be rewarded with fancy French Grange furniture for 40%-70% off. 10/4-10/6; noon-8 Thur., 10-8 Fri. 10-6 Sat.; 23 Empire Boulevard, Hackensack, NJ.
Hopefully sequined striped dresses will be among the offerings at French Connection's sample sale, which features separates and accessories for $40 and up. 10/3-10/7; 2-7 Wed., 9-7 Thurs. & Fri., 10-6 Sat., 10-5 Sun.; Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 W. 19th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
No one does party dresses like Betsey Johnson, so stock up for $95 a pop. 10/4-10/5; 10-8; 263 W. 38th St. (6th & 7th Aves.).
One of my favorite sales, Dwell's graphic-print linens are $95 and under. 10/4-10/14; 11-7; 76 Greene St. (at Broome St.).
Score Alessandro Dell'Aqua's ultra-luxe clothes, furs, and accessories at up to 80% off. 10/3-10/5; 6-9 Wed., 10-7 Thurs. & Fri.; 540 Park Ave. (at 61 St.), penthouse.
Fashionista NY's latest sale features Blumarine, Cavalli, Balenciaga, and other coveted designers for up to 70% off. 10/3-10/4; 10-7; Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Score modern, classic pieces from Tahari at below-wholesale prices. 10/2-10/7; 10-7 weekdays, 11-6 weekends; 227 1st Ave. (13th & 14th Sts.).
Bejewel yourself for 50% off at Catherine Angiel's sale. Through 10/15; noon-7; 43 Greenwich St. (at Charles St.).
Email diana@mjsavitt.com for a chance to score M+J Savitt’s semiprecious jewelry for 60% off. 10/2-10/5; 9:30-5.
Even though outdoor weather is winding down, Chelsea Garden Center is taking 25% off teak furniture, shrubs, and pottery. Through 10/31; 580 11th Ave. (at 44th St.), 444 Van Brunt St. (at Reed St.), Red Hook, Brooklyn.
Birnbaum & Bullock's fan-cee weddings gowns (plus veils and headpieces) are $700-$3,000. 10/5-10/7; noon-6 Fri., 10-4 Sat., noon-4 Sun.; 151 W. 25th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), ste. 2A.
Outfit Fido in New York Dog's finest canine accessories for up to 80% off. 10/3-10/5; 8-8; 133 W. 25th St. (6th & 7th Aves.), ste. 9 East.
Schlepp out to Jersey and be rewarded with fancy French Grange furniture for 40%-70% off. 10/4-10/6; noon-8 Thur., 10-8 Fri. 10-6 Sat.; 23 Empire Boulevard, Hackensack, NJ.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Cheryl shops for a vacation
Sorry the posts have been a bit meager this week--I'm leaving tomorrow for vacation and I've been running around like a crazy person, trying to get stuff done before I go. MW and I are taking a well-deserved trip to Paris, Antwerp, and Amsterdam; I'll be back the first week of October with a full report on the shopping in those cities.
In the meantime, did anyone watch the super-awesome America's Next Top Model and Gossip Girl one-two-punch? Oh how I love The CW...
Sorry the posts have been a bit meager this week--I'm leaving tomorrow for vacation and I've been running around like a crazy person, trying to get stuff done before I go. MW and I are taking a well-deserved trip to Paris, Antwerp, and Amsterdam; I'll be back the first week of October with a full report on the shopping in those cities.
In the meantime, did anyone watch the super-awesome America's Next Top Model and Gossip Girl one-two-punch? Oh how I love The CW...
Monday, September 17, 2007
MasstigeWatch!
The Alice Temperley Go International collection for Target is now live, and while it's not perhaps as noteworthy as I had originally hoped, there are definitely some cute looks (and from what I can remember from the preview, there should be more to come). Some reviewers have been grousing about the poor quality of fabrics, but fall/winter fabrics tend to be way more expensive, so I'm assuming they went synthetic to keep prices down. Nevertheless, here are my favorites thus far:
The twist-front tee will be flattering on a variety of body shapes, and I'm all for keeping a little bit of color in one's fall wardrobe. Plus, you can wear it through next spring and summer--yellow was the hot color on the New York runways last week.
Speaking of color, I love the shocking blue of this cropped jacket. Apparently it's made of a polar-fleece-like material, but I think that actually might make it seem a bit younger and fresher.
While not something I'd normally wear, I feel very drawn toward this leaf sweater, and I think it looks supercute with the Swiss dot blouse layered underneath.
Temperley is known for her prints, and while there aren't as many as I'd have hoped for, I think this crepe dress is a must-have; I think I remember seeing this print in a longer style, but the mini would look great with tights.
If you're more of a sale gal, there are still a lot of Libertine items available on markdown; also, Racked reports that Vera Wang's Kohl's collection is already 30% off.
The Alice Temperley Go International collection for Target is now live, and while it's not perhaps as noteworthy as I had originally hoped, there are definitely some cute looks (and from what I can remember from the preview, there should be more to come). Some reviewers have been grousing about the poor quality of fabrics, but fall/winter fabrics tend to be way more expensive, so I'm assuming they went synthetic to keep prices down. Nevertheless, here are my favorites thus far:
The twist-front tee will be flattering on a variety of body shapes, and I'm all for keeping a little bit of color in one's fall wardrobe. Plus, you can wear it through next spring and summer--yellow was the hot color on the New York runways last week.
Speaking of color, I love the shocking blue of this cropped jacket. Apparently it's made of a polar-fleece-like material, but I think that actually might make it seem a bit younger and fresher.
While not something I'd normally wear, I feel very drawn toward this leaf sweater, and I think it looks supercute with the Swiss dot blouse layered underneath.
Temperley is known for her prints, and while there aren't as many as I'd have hoped for, I think this crepe dress is a must-have; I think I remember seeing this print in a longer style, but the mini would look great with tights.
If you're more of a sale gal, there are still a lot of Libertine items available on markdown; also, Racked reports that Vera Wang's Kohl's collection is already 30% off.
The week in shopping
Clothingline is kicking off its fall season with sample shoes from Kate Spade and Michael Kors (sorry, size 7 only), Gustto bags, and clothing from AKA New York, Karoo, Iisli, and others. 9/18-9/20; 10-7, 10-6 Wed.; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).
Stock up on merino wool sweaters for 25% off at Henri Bendel's preseason sale. Through 10/9; 10-8, 11-7 Sun.; 712 5th Ave. (at 56th St.).
Past- and current-season pants are 50%-80% off (roughly $129) at Alvin Valley's sale. 9/19-9/22; noon-7, no-6 Sat., noon-5 Sun.; 632 Broadway (Houston & Bleecker Sts.), ste. 602.
Shelly & Renee's sale features clothing and accessories from Tuleh, Tufi Duek, Marc Bouwer, and more at super-sale prices. 9/18-9/20; 10-6; 36 Central Park South (5th & 6th Aves.). 5th fl.
For three hours only (um, okay...) Ben Sherman and Evisu overstock is $10 and up. Good luck with that. 9/21; 11-2; 860 Broadway (at 17th St.), 5th fl.
Treat yourself to a Roberta Chiarella bauble for $50 and under at this cash-only sale. 9/19; 100-7; Affinia Hotel, 155 E. 50th St. (3rd & Lexington Aves.).
Property has select floor models for 30%-70% off. 9/20-9/26; 10-6, noon-6 Sun.; 14 Wooster St. (at Grand St.).
Kidini's sale features Splendid,9/19-9/21; 9:30-5, 9:30-7:30 Fri.; Soho Dance Studio, 598 Broadway (at Houston), 6th fl. Ella Moss, and Les Tout Petits for newborns through preteens at 20%-80% off.
Silver and semiprecious jewelry from GeoArt by Cynthia Gale is $10-$25. Through 9/21; 10-6; 8 E. 36th St. (5th & Madison Aves.), 3rd fl.
Jennifer Tyler's cashmeres are $85 and up at this well-timed sale. 9/18-9/23; 9:30-7, 11-5 Sun.; 20 E. 77th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Clothingline is kicking off its fall season with sample shoes from Kate Spade and Michael Kors (sorry, size 7 only), Gustto bags, and clothing from AKA New York, Karoo, Iisli, and others. 9/18-9/20; 10-7, 10-6 Wed.; 261 W. 36th St. (7th & 8th Aves.).
Stock up on merino wool sweaters for 25% off at Henri Bendel's preseason sale. Through 10/9; 10-8, 11-7 Sun.; 712 5th Ave. (at 56th St.).
Past- and current-season pants are 50%-80% off (roughly $129) at Alvin Valley's sale. 9/19-9/22; noon-7, no-6 Sat., noon-5 Sun.; 632 Broadway (Houston & Bleecker Sts.), ste. 602.
Shelly & Renee's sale features clothing and accessories from Tuleh, Tufi Duek, Marc Bouwer, and more at super-sale prices. 9/18-9/20; 10-6; 36 Central Park South (5th & 6th Aves.). 5th fl.
For three hours only (um, okay...) Ben Sherman and Evisu overstock is $10 and up. Good luck with that. 9/21; 11-2; 860 Broadway (at 17th St.), 5th fl.
Treat yourself to a Roberta Chiarella bauble for $50 and under at this cash-only sale. 9/19; 100-7; Affinia Hotel, 155 E. 50th St. (3rd & Lexington Aves.).
Property has select floor models for 30%-70% off. 9/20-9/26; 10-6, noon-6 Sun.; 14 Wooster St. (at Grand St.).
Kidini's sale features Splendid,9/19-9/21; 9:30-5, 9:30-7:30 Fri.; Soho Dance Studio, 598 Broadway (at Houston), 6th fl. Ella Moss, and Les Tout Petits for newborns through preteens at 20%-80% off.
Silver and semiprecious jewelry from GeoArt by Cynthia Gale is $10-$25. Through 9/21; 10-6; 8 E. 36th St. (5th & Madison Aves.), 3rd fl.
Jennifer Tyler's cashmeres are $85 and up at this well-timed sale. 9/18-9/23; 9:30-7, 11-5 Sun.; 20 E. 77th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Buy It: Hollywould's stud bracelet
One of the more extravagant items on my objects-of-desire list is an Hermes Collier de Chien bracelet (or CDC to those in the know). It's a cuff bracelet made of luxurious Hermes leather, but with faceted studs to give it a punk-rock edge. Instantly recognizable by those in the know, it will set you back $900 ($1250 in alligator). Hence why it remains on my objects-of-desire list.
And like any luxury item, the CDC has been knocked off left and right, usually to not such great effect. But Hollywould's stud bracelet does a pretty good job, all things considered. Sure, it says "Hollywould" on the front, but the leather is supple and the studs nice and shiny--plus it's made in Italy, so you can be assured the craftsmanship is superior to that of similar bracelets made in, say, China. Hollywould's bracelet, at $195, isn't totally a bargain, but compared to the cool grand you'd spend on the Hermes version, it seems like a wise investment to me.
One of the more extravagant items on my objects-of-desire list is an Hermes Collier de Chien bracelet (or CDC to those in the know). It's a cuff bracelet made of luxurious Hermes leather, but with faceted studs to give it a punk-rock edge. Instantly recognizable by those in the know, it will set you back $900 ($1250 in alligator). Hence why it remains on my objects-of-desire list. 
And like any luxury item, the CDC has been knocked off left and right, usually to not such great effect. But Hollywould's stud bracelet does a pretty good job, all things considered. Sure, it says "Hollywould" on the front, but the leather is supple and the studs nice and shiny--plus it's made in Italy, so you can be assured the craftsmanship is superior to that of similar bracelets made in, say, China. Hollywould's bracelet, at $195, isn't totally a bargain, but compared to the cool grand you'd spend on the Hermes version, it seems like a wise investment to me.
Marc goes postal
I think we can safely say that the criticism struck Marc Jacobs particularly hard this time; today's WWD featured an expletive-laden tirade from Mr. Jacobs himself in response to all the critics who bitched about his show being late (Suzy Menkes, in particular, ripped him a new one)--this article alone was worth the price of my yearly WWD subscription.
In response to allegations that he was having cocktails at the Mercer before the show:
On how he's "sorry":
On perhaps ditching NYC for Paris:
On his inspiration:
On his work ethic:
On his show:
I think referencing Jews' noses probably wasn't the best idea, but otherwise you have to admire Jacobs' fire--better he deal with his emotions than drown his sorrows in a glass of Scotch. Then again, he needs to grow up and start his show on time--everyone else does, so why can't he? Jacobs' work is strong and important enough that he shouldn't have to resort to hijinks like this to get attention.
I think we can safely say that the criticism struck Marc Jacobs particularly hard this time; today's WWD featured an expletive-laden tirade from Mr. Jacobs himself in response to all the critics who bitched about his show being late (Suzy Menkes, in particular, ripped him a new one)--this article alone was worth the price of my yearly WWD subscription.
In response to allegations that he was having cocktails at the Mercer before the show:
"That is bullshit! That is bullshit!" he retorted. "I was at the f---ing office until the last fitting was over. I came back to the hotel — I hadn't been here in three days! I hadn't showered in three days! I slept on the couch in my office for 20 minutes three nights in a row — anyone at my office will tell you that. I got 20 minutes sleep Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night. The first shower I had was Monday at 8 before the rehearsal of our show. I did not have lunch, I did not have drinks, I did not have tea at the Mercer, I walked through the lobby; I live in this hotel. I hadn't been there — ask the reception at the hotel. When they saw me on Monday, they were like, 'We haven't seen you in days.' I lived in my office for three days in a row....My boyfriend was downstairs having dinner. I wasn't. I was at the rehearsal, I was at the office until the last minute. I took 20 minutes to shower and shave — I stank like a raccoon! I could not go to the show like that."
On how he's "sorry":
"I'm very sorry that I inconvenienced anyone by having a show two hours late," he continued. "I really, really am, and so is Robert. We're all very upset that people got their noses bent out of joint. But I think this is so unfair. We do a huge production show, we try to give fashion and do a major fashion show in New York. I have no say in the show schedule, the show schedule has been moved up a week, and another week, and as far as I'm concerned we showed two weeks early not two hours late.
"Another thing, everybody talks about these families they have to go home to. I mean, every person who works in every factory in Italy, and every person who works in our sample room, they didn't see their families for six weeks so that we could do this show two weeks early. So I'm really appalled that people have absolutely no perception of what it takes to do things. And when we complain about the show schedule our voice is not heard, nobody does anything about it, the CFDA does me absolutely no service whatsoever as an American fashion designer."
On perhaps ditching NYC for Paris:
"I don't really feel a part of the American fashion community," he said. "I really feel like an outsider, I think we all do, and we feel unloved here, so we want to go somewhere else."
On his inspiration:
"I've never denied how influenced I am by Margiela, by Rei Kawakubo, those are people that inspire my work; I don't hide that. For her to turn this into this hate fest for me and my collection I think is ridiculous....I expect people, whether we're two hours late or two hours early or we don't show at all, to look at what they see: the clothes. Of course there are comparisons to other things. I'm a designer living in this world who loves fashion...I'm attentive to what's going on in fashion, I'm influenced by fashion, that's the way it is. I have never ever hidden it. I have never insisted on my own creativity, as Chanel would say. I have my interpretation of ideas I find very strong. Jil Sander is influenced by Comme des Garçons, Miuccia Prada is influenced by Comme des Garçons, everyone is influenced by Comme des Garçons, Martin Margiela. Anybody who's aware of what life is in a contemporary world is influenced by those designers. She [Menkes] wants to observe a Jewish holiday, but I start a show two hours late [and] she gets her nose bent out of shape."
On his work ethic:
"I work my ass off," he said. "I don't take vacations, I don't have homes all over the world, I don't ride horses: I f---ing work for a living. Again, like this idea, you have a family? OK, well that's nice, I don't, and I work. So leave me alone and don't come to the show next time."
On his show:
"I'm actually as happy as I could possibly be," Jacobs said. "I think I did a great job. I love what I did."
I think referencing Jews' noses probably wasn't the best idea, but otherwise you have to admire Jacobs' fire--better he deal with his emotions than drown his sorrows in a glass of Scotch. Then again, he needs to grow up and start his show on time--everyone else does, so why can't he? Jacobs' work is strong and important enough that he shouldn't have to resort to hijinks like this to get attention.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Fashion Week ends tomorrow...
...and I'm going to one more show. In the meantime, check out my album at NYMag.com--I've been going through each and every show and picking out my favorite looks. I'll recap my favorite shows and trends here within the next week, but in the meantime, you can get a sneak peek here.
...and I'm going to one more show. In the meantime, check out my album at NYMag.com--I've been going through each and every show and picking out my favorite looks. I'll recap my favorite shows and trends here within the next week, but in the meantime, you can get a sneak peek here.
Spring 2008 Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs
Here's what I know about last night's Marc Jacobs show:
-It started 2 hours late.
-It went backwards, beginning with Marc's bow and ending with look #1.
-It featured a video installation from artist Charles Atlas.
-Mischa Barton, Heath Ledger, Courtney Love, and Victoria Beckham were there.
The rest, I'm still working through. Whether a commentary on "what is sexy," a surreal exploration of deshabille, a nod to Grey Gardens, or a childlike treatise on playing dress-up, I do not know. The clothes were all kinds of messy, with undergarments (some actual, some faux) peeking out. It didn't seem particularly wearable, at least as styled. It was, in other words, the total opposite of fall's polished, pulled-together look.
So what can we take away from this? Sheer is an emerging trend for spring, as are the pullover blouse and the high waist, all of which were prominent in this show. There were some great bags and shoes also. But as for the big picture, it might be days, or weeks, before that's clear.
Your thoughts?
Here's what I know about last night's Marc Jacobs show:
-It started 2 hours late.
-It went backwards, beginning with Marc's bow and ending with look #1.
-It featured a video installation from artist Charles Atlas.
-Mischa Barton, Heath Ledger, Courtney Love, and Victoria Beckham were there.
The rest, I'm still working through. Whether a commentary on "what is sexy," a surreal exploration of deshabille, a nod to Grey Gardens, or a childlike treatise on playing dress-up, I do not know. The clothes were all kinds of messy, with undergarments (some actual, some faux) peeking out. It didn't seem particularly wearable, at least as styled. It was, in other words, the total opposite of fall's polished, pulled-together look.
So what can we take away from this? Sheer is an emerging trend for spring, as are the pullover blouse and the high waist, all of which were prominent in this show. There were some great bags and shoes also. But as for the big picture, it might be days, or weeks, before that's clear.
Your thoughts?
Spring Fashion Week 2008: Aurelio Costarella
The invite for Aussie designer Aurelio Costarella's show promised Jenna Jameson and Rihanna in the audience; while the former did indeed make an appearance (yikes, give that woman a cheeseburger--she's thinner than most of the models!), the latter was probably sleeping off her post-VMA hangover (or sleeping with Justin Timberlake, if you believe the tabloids). Regardless, I can see what both women can appreciate in Costarella's designs: he deftly mixes sexy, tough, and structured elements like corsets and gunmetal accents with soft, dreamy layers of chiffon. Corsets played a central role in the collection of eveningwear, which had a subdued palette of black, white, and very pale shades of rose and green. I loved this look, with a leather pailette jacket.
Here's a pretty chiffon and satin look, toughened up with liquid-metallic trim.
These strong, sexy looks work for either good girls gone bad (Rihanna) or bad girls gone good (Jameson), so look for them on a red carpet near you.
The invite for Aussie designer Aurelio Costarella's show promised Jenna Jameson and Rihanna in the audience; while the former did indeed make an appearance (yikes, give that woman a cheeseburger--she's thinner than most of the models!), the latter was probably sleeping off her post-VMA hangover (or sleeping with Justin Timberlake, if you believe the tabloids). Regardless, I can see what both women can appreciate in Costarella's designs: he deftly mixes sexy, tough, and structured elements like corsets and gunmetal accents with soft, dreamy layers of chiffon. Corsets played a central role in the collection of eveningwear, which had a subdued palette of black, white, and very pale shades of rose and green. I loved this look, with a leather pailette jacket.
Here's a pretty chiffon and satin look, toughened up with liquid-metallic trim.
These strong, sexy looks work for either good girls gone bad (Rihanna) or bad girls gone good (Jameson), so look for them on a red carpet near you.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Spring 2008 Fashion Week: the halfway point
Six days down, four days to go: This fashion week has been grueling indeed (well, not for me). Weekend rumors speculating about the future of 7th on 6th had the event moving to the roof of the Port Authority Bus Terminal (can you even imagine the fashion cognoscenti at the freaking Port Authority?), but thankfully IMG confirmed today that Fashion Week will remain in Bryant Park through February 2010 and everyone--myself included--breathed a collective sigh of relief. Crisis averted. Not so lucky is our dear Almost Girl, who has come down with a nasty bout of eczema and has announced that she's moving to San Francisco. Um, what? I know she's not a favorite of yours, Cheryl Shops readers, but like her or not, you have to admire how she's built Coutorture from the ground up; I'm now a bit puzzled about the site's future, but perhaps she can continue running it from the West Coast.
For the best Fashion Week coverage, I suggest reading:
Glam.com's GlamChic blog, written by Susan Cernek, which provides a few photos and a paragraph or two about nearly every big show. The format is perfect for at-a-glance updates, and it always has super-current information.
Cathy Horyn's On the Runway blog has the best insider info, and I like that she posts snippets about each show that later end up in her longer published reviews.
Newcomer (and one of my personal favorite blogs) Jezebel posts really amusing reviews in IM format--so you kind of feel like you're the personal recipient of your really glamorous (yet sardonic) friend's text messages!
And, of course, New York Magazine's Show and Talk blog has the best all-around coverage, from parties to celebrities to the shows themselves.
Also, as of this post, at 11 p.m. the Marc Jacobs show has still not yet started. (And, of course, it's the only one that people really care about.) My thoughts on it--as well as my review of Aurelio Costarella, which I actually attended--coming tomorrow.
Six days down, four days to go: This fashion week has been grueling indeed (well, not for me). Weekend rumors speculating about the future of 7th on 6th had the event moving to the roof of the Port Authority Bus Terminal (can you even imagine the fashion cognoscenti at the freaking Port Authority?), but thankfully IMG confirmed today that Fashion Week will remain in Bryant Park through February 2010 and everyone--myself included--breathed a collective sigh of relief. Crisis averted. Not so lucky is our dear Almost Girl, who has come down with a nasty bout of eczema and has announced that she's moving to San Francisco. Um, what? I know she's not a favorite of yours, Cheryl Shops readers, but like her or not, you have to admire how she's built Coutorture from the ground up; I'm now a bit puzzled about the site's future, but perhaps she can continue running it from the West Coast.
For the best Fashion Week coverage, I suggest reading:
Glam.com's GlamChic blog, written by Susan Cernek, which provides a few photos and a paragraph or two about nearly every big show. The format is perfect for at-a-glance updates, and it always has super-current information.
Cathy Horyn's On the Runway blog has the best insider info, and I like that she posts snippets about each show that later end up in her longer published reviews.
Newcomer (and one of my personal favorite blogs) Jezebel posts really amusing reviews in IM format--so you kind of feel like you're the personal recipient of your really glamorous (yet sardonic) friend's text messages!
And, of course, New York Magazine's Show and Talk blog has the best all-around coverage, from parties to celebrities to the shows themselves.
Also, as of this post, at 11 p.m. the Marc Jacobs show has still not yet started. (And, of course, it's the only one that people really care about.) My thoughts on it--as well as my review of Aurelio Costarella, which I actually attended--coming tomorrow.
The week in shopping
Hey, accessory mavens: Wink's warehouse sale features Anna Corinna, Rebecca Minkoff, and Twinkle by Wenlan for up to 80% off. 9/14-9/16; 11-7; 188 Columbus Ave. (at 69th St.).
Shopbop.com has a super-special deal for the next two days only: save $20 on a $100 order, $50 on a $250 order, or $125 on a $500 order when you use code FALL2007 at checkout. Hurry--the deal expires at midnight Wednesday!
A sale worth schlepping up to the UWS for: Only Hearts has bras for $15-$25, camis for $14-$30, and undies for $5-$20. 9/13-9/15; 11-7; 386 Columbus Ave. (78th & 79th Sts.).
Gracious Home is celebrating its 44th anniversary with a huge sale featuring appliances, fixtures, linens, and more. Through 10/3; 1201, 1217, and 1220 3rd Ave. (at 70th St.), 1992 Broadway (at 67th St.).
New and pre-owned watches from Tourneau (think mega-high-end) are up to 70% off. 9/16-9/20; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Head over to the Park Lane Hotel for Marc Bouwer, Barbara Bui, Tuleh, and other designer sportswear, couture pieces, and eveningwear for up to 75% off. 9/18–9/20; 10-6; Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park South (5th & 6th Aves.), 5th fl.
Fashionista NY's sale features Valentino, Prada, and other big names fo rup to 70% off. 9/11-9/12; 10-7; Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Get free shipping at eLuxury.com when you enter code WRAP at checkout through 9/18.
Hey, accessory mavens: Wink's warehouse sale features Anna Corinna, Rebecca Minkoff, and Twinkle by Wenlan for up to 80% off. 9/14-9/16; 11-7; 188 Columbus Ave. (at 69th St.).
Shopbop.com has a super-special deal for the next two days only: save $20 on a $100 order, $50 on a $250 order, or $125 on a $500 order when you use code FALL2007 at checkout. Hurry--the deal expires at midnight Wednesday!
A sale worth schlepping up to the UWS for: Only Hearts has bras for $15-$25, camis for $14-$30, and undies for $5-$20. 9/13-9/15; 11-7; 386 Columbus Ave. (78th & 79th Sts.).
Gracious Home is celebrating its 44th anniversary with a huge sale featuring appliances, fixtures, linens, and more. Through 10/3; 1201, 1217, and 1220 3rd Ave. (at 70th St.), 1992 Broadway (at 67th St.).
New and pre-owned watches from Tourneau (think mega-high-end) are up to 70% off. 9/16-9/20; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Head over to the Park Lane Hotel for Marc Bouwer, Barbara Bui, Tuleh, and other designer sportswear, couture pieces, and eveningwear for up to 75% off. 9/18–9/20; 10-6; Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park South (5th & 6th Aves.), 5th fl.
Fashionista NY's sale features Valentino, Prada, and other big names fo rup to 70% off. 9/11-9/12; 10-7; Surrey Hotel, 20 E. 76th St. (5th & Madison Aves.).
Get free shipping at eLuxury.com when you enter code WRAP at checkout through 9/18.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
MasstigeWatch!
With all the excitement surrounding Fashion Week, I fear Kate Moss' second Topshop collection is going to get lost in the shuffle--which is a shame, because it's pretty awesome, and possibly even better than the first pass. If her first could be described as "Kate's greatest hits," then this new collection could be called "English lass goes punk;" half of the items are preppy and classic, while the other half are definitely very rock'n'roll. It's not a new juxtaposition, but this is Kate Moss we're talking about, so of course it all works.
Like the last collection, this one has a lot of great jersey tops; I think the detailing is what sets them apart from something you'd get at, say, Forever 21. This studded top would be great for layering under a sleeveless dress for day, or you could wear it with jeans or a mini at night.
While not a direct copy of a look Kate has worn before, you can picture her wearing this striped sweater nonetheless.
This tweed blazer is a chic update of an English classic; the tiny fit and belt give it a totally modern look.
How totally sexy is this asymmetrical leather jacket? If I hadn't bought a Paul & Joe one last year, this would be the first thing I'd buy from this collection.
I had a very similar dress during the early '90s; I have a feeling we'll see Nicole Richie wearing this one before she pops out her baby next spring.
Remember when Kate started the rage for wide-leg jeans? Why not go straight to the source for this retro '70s flare jean?
So, as I was writing this, I realized that none of these items is currently available for purchase online; hopefully this is a temporary glitch that will be resolved by the time you read this! Also, no word on whether Barneys will be carrying this collection, so I think your best bet at this point is Topshop's website. Um, or any friends you might have in Britain. (Bon voyage, HG!)
With all the excitement surrounding Fashion Week, I fear Kate Moss' second Topshop collection is going to get lost in the shuffle--which is a shame, because it's pretty awesome, and possibly even better than the first pass. If her first could be described as "Kate's greatest hits," then this new collection could be called "English lass goes punk;" half of the items are preppy and classic, while the other half are definitely very rock'n'roll. It's not a new juxtaposition, but this is Kate Moss we're talking about, so of course it all works.
Like the last collection, this one has a lot of great jersey tops; I think the detailing is what sets them apart from something you'd get at, say, Forever 21. This studded top would be great for layering under a sleeveless dress for day, or you could wear it with jeans or a mini at night.
While not a direct copy of a look Kate has worn before, you can picture her wearing this striped sweater nonetheless.
This tweed blazer is a chic update of an English classic; the tiny fit and belt give it a totally modern look.
How totally sexy is this asymmetrical leather jacket? If I hadn't bought a Paul & Joe one last year, this would be the first thing I'd buy from this collection.
I had a very similar dress during the early '90s; I have a feeling we'll see Nicole Richie wearing this one before she pops out her baby next spring.
Remember when Kate started the rage for wide-leg jeans? Why not go straight to the source for this retro '70s flare jean?
So, as I was writing this, I realized that none of these items is currently available for purchase online; hopefully this is a temporary glitch that will be resolved by the time you read this! Also, no word on whether Barneys will be carrying this collection, so I think your best bet at this point is Topshop's website. Um, or any friends you might have in Britain. (Bon voyage, HG!)
Update: Dior Oui Ring
Last year, I posted about Dior's Oui Ring, and to this day, it remains one of the top keywords that brings random new readers to Cheryl Shops (hello there!). While I previously knew the ring could be purchased in Dior boutiques, it was not available anywhere online, and I had no idea how much it cost. Until now, that is: eLuxury is now selling the whimsical little ring in its Dior Jewelry Boutique; it's available for $625 in gold or $675 in white gold. Oui indeed.
Last year, I posted about Dior's Oui Ring, and to this day, it remains one of the top keywords that brings random new readers to Cheryl Shops (hello there!). While I previously knew the ring could be purchased in Dior boutiques, it was not available anywhere online, and I had no idea how much it cost. Until now, that is: eLuxury is now selling the whimsical little ring in its Dior Jewelry Boutique; it's available for $625 in gold or $675 in white gold. Oui indeed.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
MasstigeWatch!
While they've apparently forgotten the international part of Go International, Target is going forward with the campaign, announcing Jovovich-Hawk as their next designer collaboration. Based on what I saw of their line for Mango (which, apparently Target doesn't care about), I'd say this sounds like a promising collection. It will debut sometime in the spring, after Erin Fetherston. Also, in stores and online now is Target's line from L.A. jeweler Dominique Cohen. The pieces are kind of Goth and very heavy, but much nicer than most of Target's regular costume jewelry. My favorite is this dramatic three-strand necklace.
Everyone has been buzzing for months about the Vera Wang for Kohl's collection; while it's reportedly already on the floor in the Jersey City Kohl's, it won't be available for purchase online until the official launch date of September 9th, which is Sunday. However, due to some weird glitch, some of the items can be viewed now online. Click on my favorite item thus far, the impractical but chic short-sleeved coat, to get started, then keep clicking on the recommended items for a mini-preview of the whole shebang.
And, hey, remember when Kate Moss had a collection for Topshop? Her new line drops September 7th, and word is that it's more directional--read: not knockoffs of stuff she already wore. No word on whether Barneys is going to carry it this time, but I suggest going straight to the source anyway--especially if you're above a size 6. I'll post an update once it's live.
While they've apparently forgotten the international part of Go International, Target is going forward with the campaign, announcing Jovovich-Hawk as their next designer collaboration. Based on what I saw of their line for Mango (which, apparently Target doesn't care about), I'd say this sounds like a promising collection. It will debut sometime in the spring, after Erin Fetherston. Also, in stores and online now is Target's line from L.A. jeweler Dominique Cohen. The pieces are kind of Goth and very heavy, but much nicer than most of Target's regular costume jewelry. My favorite is this dramatic three-strand necklace. 
Everyone has been buzzing for months about the Vera Wang for Kohl's collection; while it's reportedly already on the floor in the Jersey City Kohl's, it won't be available for purchase online until the official launch date of September 9th, which is Sunday. However, due to some weird glitch, some of the items can be viewed now online. Click on my favorite item thus far, the impractical but chic short-sleeved coat, to get started, then keep clicking on the recommended items for a mini-preview of the whole shebang.
And, hey, remember when Kate Moss had a collection for Topshop? Her new line drops September 7th, and word is that it's more directional--read: not knockoffs of stuff she already wore. No word on whether Barneys is going to carry it this time, but I suggest going straight to the source anyway--especially if you're above a size 6. I'll post an update once it's live.
Random notes
1. Fashion week. Unfortunately, I will not be covering Fashion Week in my usual capacity this year*. I'm not going to go into the details, but I'm guessing bloggers in general had a rough time this season, because even Racked is covering the event from outside the tents (although they are partnering with superblog Refinery29 for show coverage), but they'll be linking to everyone else who's covering it, so I suggest checking Racked for super-comprehensive coverage. I also suggest Show & Tell, the always-excellent blog from the lovely ladies at New York Magazine. I'll be posting my favorite looks there, but more on that later.
2. Barneys Warehouse Sale. Based on this post alone from Faran at Fashionista (read the comments too!), I think I might run an experiment next time: Instead of going to the warehouse sale during the first two days, I'm going to wait at least a week, then probably take another trip in the last few days. Why, you ask? 75% off lowest marked prices. Enough said.
3. Woodbury Commons. After sitting through a weekend of football, MW awarded me with a trip to Woodbury Commons on Monday on the way home. It was, needless to say, a bit nuts there due to the Labor Day sales, but I managed to get a KA7 shirt, Wolford tights, bath oil at L'Occitane, and some super-cheap tees at the Gap; MW got a sweater, jeans, and John Varvatos for Converse shoes. So I stand by my assertion that Woodbury is superior to Tanger Outlets at Riverhead.
4. Recommended reading. Today's Times jumped in on the knockoff-controversy fray with this short but balanced article on, well, the knockoff biz. (If you'd like my opinion, I agree that logos and prints should be protected, but everything else is fair game--as long as it's a knockoff, not a replica.) And for my readers in Austin, (what up GSD&M!), here's a story from the Wall Street Journal about how Austin is getting all tricked out with the luxe stuff.
*If you are a publicist and would like to give me a last-minute invite to a show, my schedule is wide open, so please email me.
1. Fashion week. Unfortunately, I will not be covering Fashion Week in my usual capacity this year*. I'm not going to go into the details, but I'm guessing bloggers in general had a rough time this season, because even Racked is covering the event from outside the tents (although they are partnering with superblog Refinery29 for show coverage), but they'll be linking to everyone else who's covering it, so I suggest checking Racked for super-comprehensive coverage. I also suggest Show & Tell, the always-excellent blog from the lovely ladies at New York Magazine. I'll be posting my favorite looks there, but more on that later.
2. Barneys Warehouse Sale. Based on this post alone from Faran at Fashionista (read the comments too!), I think I might run an experiment next time: Instead of going to the warehouse sale during the first two days, I'm going to wait at least a week, then probably take another trip in the last few days. Why, you ask? 75% off lowest marked prices. Enough said.
3. Woodbury Commons. After sitting through a weekend of football, MW awarded me with a trip to Woodbury Commons on Monday on the way home. It was, needless to say, a bit nuts there due to the Labor Day sales, but I managed to get a KA7 shirt, Wolford tights, bath oil at L'Occitane, and some super-cheap tees at the Gap; MW got a sweater, jeans, and John Varvatos for Converse shoes. So I stand by my assertion that Woodbury is superior to Tanger Outlets at Riverhead.
4. Recommended reading. Today's Times jumped in on the knockoff-controversy fray with this short but balanced article on, well, the knockoff biz. (If you'd like my opinion, I agree that logos and prints should be protected, but everything else is fair game--as long as it's a knockoff, not a replica.) And for my readers in Austin, (what up GSD&M!), here's a story from the Wall Street Journal about how Austin is getting all tricked out with the luxe stuff.
*If you are a publicist and would like to give me a last-minute invite to a show, my schedule is wide open, so please email me.
The week in shopping
Showroom Seven has Issa, Orla Kiely, Erickson Beamon, and more cool indie labels on sale. Through 9/14; 10-7; 498 7th Ave. (at 36th St.), 24th fl.
Fancy linens from Nancy Koltes at Home are up to 80% off. Only credit cards will be accepted at this three-day sale. 9/9-9/11; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Stylish leisurewear purveyor Shvitz Comfortwear and casual-chic Privileged Boutique are hosting a joint sale, where C&C, Juicy, and other trendy-gal stuff is 35%-70% off. 9/8-9/9; 11-7; 415 W. Broadway (at Spring St.), 2nd fl.
Cute downtown-gal items for all seasons are up to 80% off at Johnson. 9/8-9/9; noon-6; 179 Orchard St. (Houston & Ludlow Sts.).
Fancy luggage and accessories from Ghurka are on mega-sale at this three-day event. 9/5-9/7; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Hit Henri Bendel's cashmere sale for some preseason action at 35% off. Through 9/6; 10-8; 712 5th Ave. (at 56th St.).
Arguably the city's best thrift store, the City Opera Thrift Shop kicks off its fall season with a special sale featuring items by Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, and Lulu Guinness. 9/6; 5-8 p.m.; 222 E. 23rd St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.).
Spend $100 in beauty and get a sample-filled tote from Neiman Marcus.
Showroom Seven has Issa, Orla Kiely, Erickson Beamon, and more cool indie labels on sale. Through 9/14; 10-7; 498 7th Ave. (at 36th St.), 24th fl.
Fancy linens from Nancy Koltes at Home are up to 80% off. Only credit cards will be accepted at this three-day sale. 9/9-9/11; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Stylish leisurewear purveyor Shvitz Comfortwear and casual-chic Privileged Boutique are hosting a joint sale, where C&C, Juicy, and other trendy-gal stuff is 35%-70% off. 9/8-9/9; 11-7; 415 W. Broadway (at Spring St.), 2nd fl.
Cute downtown-gal items for all seasons are up to 80% off at Johnson. 9/8-9/9; noon-6; 179 Orchard St. (Houston & Ludlow Sts.).
Fancy luggage and accessories from Ghurka are on mega-sale at this three-day event. 9/5-9/7; 9-6:30; 317 W. 33rd St. (8th & 9th Aves.).
Hit Henri Bendel's cashmere sale for some preseason action at 35% off. Through 9/6; 10-8; 712 5th Ave. (at 56th St.).
Arguably the city's best thrift store, the City Opera Thrift Shop kicks off its fall season with a special sale featuring items by Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, and Lulu Guinness. 9/6; 5-8 p.m.; 222 E. 23rd St. (2nd & 3rd Aves.).
Spend $100 in beauty and get a sample-filled tote from Neiman Marcus.
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