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Thursday
Sep022010

Daily D's

DateSep 2, 2010 at 1:00PM | AuthorNew Brahmin | Filed under:

Lanvin for H&M confirmed for holiday, out 11/23 WWD

Who wins when fashion is copyrighted? Freakonomics

Simon Doonan is moving his weekly column from the NY Observer to Slate Business Insider

Tim Gunn dishes NY, and it gets dirty (well, not that kind of dirty, the man hasn't had sex in "decades") Daily News

Kate Moss and her daughter Lila Grace getting a good old LA celebrity welcome used as evidence to help pass one of the first California anti-paparazzi laws. That poor little girl Racked

Fashion's most influential Tweeters (Twitterers? Twatters?) Fashionista

Lacoste gets a new designer (it's not Catherine Malandrino - she's just doing a capsule collection) WWD

Sally Singer talks about her new gig at T Magazine Paper

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Wednesday
Sep012010

Daily D's

DateSep 1, 2010 at 1:00PM | AuthorNew Brahmin | Filed under:

Lanvin for H&M up at bat? I have mixed emotions about this WWD

When I sent the first post I saw about this to Cal, his response was "I probably shouldn't open this on the 57." Is this Calvin Klein's new 20-year-old boy toy? Gawker (prob NSFW)

Should luxury labels mention when they outsource? Italy thinks so Today Singapore

Why my future husband is in love with La Roux's Ellie Jackson (besides the hair and killer voice): she'll never wear heels Paper

It's never good news in the long term when there's gossip that Saks is looking for a private-equity buyer (even though their stock went up after this rumor broke) NY Post

The secret world of celebrity gifting lounges Racked

eBay redoubles their marketing efforts with the launch of it's new Fashion Outlet Marketing

As Nicole Richie's clothing manufacturer is suing Kitson in LA, it comes out that other celebrity lines like Victoria Beckham dVb and the Lauren Conrad Collection are equally poor sellers WWD

Stylist Phillip Bloch has inked a deal for his own reality show Hollywood Reporter

Nicola Formichetti picks his favorite Gaga looks from the past year The Cut/V Mag

Designers must be entrepreneurs, not just creatives Guardian UK

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Tuesday
Aug312010

9Tailors Premiers Custom Suiting At FAMED Tomorrow At Via Matta

DateAug 31, 2010 at 3:00PM | AuthorNew Brahmin | Filed under:

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Tuesday
Aug312010

Daily D's

DateAug 31, 2010 at 1:00PM | AuthorNew Brahmin | Filed under:

Candy Pratts Price, executive fashion director of Style.com, named creative director by competitive little sister Vogue.com Fashionologie

Cult designer Jane Mayle is designing a capsule collection for Sigerson Morrison Cheryl Shops

Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman had a baby girl Page Six

Droolworthy shoe designer Brian Atwood is launching a contemporary line ($200-$500) with Jones Apparel Group. Fingers crossed that these will be my new "affordable" go-to shoes WWD

H&M launches sneak previews of it's two fall designer collaborations without saying who the designers are. Guessers keep pointing to Tomas Maier and Carolina Herrera Fashionologie

Diversity is still down in the September issues Jezebel

Someone's getting the boot at Neiman Marcus' online production dept Fashionista

The EU funded a study that found that designer knockoffs don't hurt luxury brands, actually help raise the brands awareness Daily Mail UK

Beloved impractical trends Styleite

Rodarte has been having on-and-off talks with LVMH about acquisition since spring Fashionologie

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Tuesday
Aug312010

It's the Bare Necessities: Concrete Jungle

DateAug 31, 2010 at 11:00AM | AuthorNatalee | Filed under: , , , ,

There’s a new jungle in town, and it's made a home in the heart of Boston's shopping district. Started by Northeastern duo Matthew Osofisan and Michael Toney in 2009, Annie Mulz— both a play on words and personification of Animals— took the concept of Darwin’s Natural Law (everything is bound to the laws of nature), and transformed it into a clothing line that would give any streetwear brand a run for its money.  One year, an IDEA, and $10,000 later, pop-up shop Concrete Jungle (297 Newbury St, Boston) took root in attempt to fuse jungle and city through clothing, art and music to embody the creative spirit of Boston in today’s survival of the fittest world. 

After the jump, step inside the Jungle.

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Monday
Aug302010

Daily D's

DateAug 30, 2010 at 1:00PM | AuthorNew Brahmin | Filed under:

Sometime I just can't help myself...

RIP Corrine Day. She's the photographer who launched Kate Moss' career, amongst other things Italian Vogue

Kate Moss runs out of things to copy for Topshop, will no longer "design" for them Mirror UK

Treggings, not jeggings. What's that you say? They're trouser leggings Racked NY

In defense of Photoshop The Cut

Talking to the head of the Lourve's Fashion Textiles Chief BlackBook

Burberry will be again offering instant gratification (as in shipping in 6-8 weeks) with select pieces from it's Prorsum Spring 2011 collection showing 9/21 available immediately online On the Runway

A lot of vacancies at your local mall? Don't be surprised if mini-Costco's start popping up WSJ

Gilt oversells Target preview, offers $25 credit Racked NY

The Fug Girls are the only red carpet opinionaters who's opinions I actually care to read Fug Girls

Baby pics of models Fashin

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Monday
Aug302010

Recovery

DateAug 30, 2010 at 11:33AM | AuthorLiana | Filed under:

Pic by Callista WilsonThis past weekend, if you happen to not follow the NB Twitter (or any of the masthead's Twitter), most of the gang headed to my homeland, the Jersey Shore, for my bachelorette weekend. In the words of Gawker, it's the "most important sociological experiment of our time" (growing up there and returning, I mean this for the entire area, not just that show). We stuck out like sore thumbs with our sunburn and iPhones constantly out amongst the leathery tourists with bad tattoos. I got yelled at for going to the beach, someone fell off a parked car, we frolicked in the Atlantic, watched a lot of fat Snooki's fist pump, ate some amazing mozzarella sticks and rode a bunch of scary rides.

Without getting too into any more detail than that and what was revealed via the Twitter hashtag #nbfistpump (shouts to Deana for the inspiration), let's just say that we all need a day or two to get back into the swing of things (aside from D's, I can't help but do D's if I'm in front of my computer). But besides the 6 hour drive home late last night, I've been caught up with wedding-related stuff lately and need to take some time to plan ahead around here so we don't all implode in the next few weeks with all the events and productions we have on the NB plate. We'll be back in full force tomorrow, but I just wanted to leave you with some words of wisdom, captured in a photo by Click to read more ...

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Friday
Aug272010

Beauty Blotter

DateAug 27, 2010 at 3:00PM | AuthorJeannie | Filed under:

Super-packed headed-to-the-shore edition since there will be no D's today ...I'll tell Snooki what up for you!

Marilyn Monroe named Greatest Blonde of all time by Clairol.  Wonder where she'd get her roots touched up in Boston?  StyleList

The Olsens opt for MAC instead of Lancome for their upcoming Spring show.  Beauty Counter

Speaking of Lancome, Creative Director Aaron de Mey's sick new makeup video.  Nowness

Bumble and Bumble officially on shelves at select Sephora locations nationwide.  Beauty Counter

Old news by now, but equally appalling:  nail salon charging a fee for overweight guests.  Daily Beauty Reporter

How to make red eyeshadow work and not look like Taylor Momsen.  Daily Beauty Reporter

A lesson in cleaning makeup brushes from expert Sonia Kashuk.  Refinery29

Yet another pair of new Chanel nail colors to drool over...  Beauty Snob

Fly as hell art deco nails a la Sophy Robson.  SophyRobson

And her new video nail tutorial that I wish I had time to recreate for our trip to the Jersey Shore.  Elle UK

A little late on this one too...Kim Kardashian got bangs.  Bangin' bangs.  HuffPo

Scorcese's short film for Chanel's newest dude scent, Bleu de Chanel.  BellaSugar

Star Wars:  the perfume[s].  No, seriously.  BellaSugar

Jin Soon for MAC Nail Trend F/W '10 swatches and review.  ALU

While we're at it, Essie Fall '10 swatches.  A good green in there.  Scrangie

Beauty tips from the Sea of Shoes chick.  Sea of Shoes

And in shameless self promotion news, check me out blabbing away (and repeating myself) on two of our favorite blogs, Phi Design Group and Elements of Style.

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Friday
Aug272010

Summer Hair Rehab With SalonCapri's Nicholas Penna, Jr.

DateAug 27, 2010 at 11:00AM | AuthorJeannie | Filed under: , ,

Click for source.With summer drawing to a close, our hair is in less than stellar shape. We asked Nicholas Penna, Jr., lead stylist and owner of SalonCapri to share with us some expert recovery tips. 

Before the beach: "If you can't spend the money on an expensive protection product, such as Kerastase Soleil products (which are awesome for sun protection, but can get costly), you can also do wonders with a good conditioner. Dampen your hair and comb the conditioner into your hair with a wide-tooth comb. This helps to coat the hair cuticles and make it harder for chlorine and salt water to get into the hair follicles."

After the damage has been done: "If you feel like the summer sun and chlorine has taken a toll on your hair, the best thing you can do is spend money on a professional conditioning treatment. The L'Oreal Power Dose [an inexpensive option] gives your hair a boost of condition and shine. If you can't splurge on a salon condtioning treatment, the tried and true at-home remedy of olive oil in your hair will work too! Take about one tablespoon of household olive oil, rub it in the palms of your hands, and then run your hands through damp hair. Use sparingly as sometimes olive oil can be tricky to get out of your hair. If you want a deep condition, leave the olive oil for an hour or two; if you want a light condition, rinse it out immediately. This is a great way to cure dry, damaged, and split hair from the sun and chlorine."

Thanks to Nick and SalonCapri for the info!

SalonCapri, 31 Lincoln St. in Newton, 617.969.1970 and 406 Legacy Pl. in Dedham, 781.320.0900

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Thursday
Aug262010

Picture Perfect: Richard Avedon at MFA

DateAug 26, 2010 at 3:00PM | AuthorNatalee | Filed under: ,

We may not have Topshop, FIT or the Conde Nast building, but who says there’s no fashion scene in Boston?  Organized by the Richard Avedon Foundation and the International Center of Photography, the MFA’s Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000 is the first retrospective of his fashion photography and it’s a hop and a T-ride away.  The exhibition is organized by date, but sequential order isn’t mandatory— I accidently viewed it backwards, and was at no disadvantage (other than my apparent mathematical handicap). 

Avedon’s work is often described as “the essence of American glamour” and there was no shortage among the mostly black and white, life-size photographs and eye-popping magazine covers of his career.  All the supermodel favorites were present— Suzy Parker, Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Kate Moss— and more than a few nostalgia-inducing celebrities (Audrey Hepburn, anyone?).  Among the iconic portraits you may have seen as re-runs in Vogue, notables include a young Penelope Tree in an Ungaro mask and Nadja Auermann lighting her cigarette from smoldering hundred dollar bills (from Avedon’s “Mr. and Mrs. Comfort” portfolio for The New Yorker).  If you’re looking for racy, there are a few NSFK shots, including a frontal nude of Contessa Christina Paolozzi that lost Harper’s Bazaar more than a few subscriptions when it was published in 1961. 

Besides the artistic element of Avedon’s work, the most rewarding part is the undeniable influence on modern day fashion; just look to the numerous Veruschka mid-jump shots and compare them to a spread in American Vogue, or a 1996 photo of Kate Moss wearing a sheer Versace blouse (do I even need to tell you how big sheer is right now?).  Considering Avedon has described his work as a “double-sided mirror” expressing both his subject and himself, you have until January 17 to pick the brain of fashion’s most influential photographer.  Don’t pass it up.

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