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No longer mere accessory, shoes strut to center stage Feb 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Shoes are having a 21st-century moment as they've pushed from mere accessory to the center of the fashion stage. Sexuality, social status, fashion IQ: The reasons for our shoe obsession are many, but one thing's for sure: more, and more avant-garde, designers are taking on the feet. “Everyone likes buying shoes. You don't have to take your clothes off or be a model size to wear them,” said Linda Wells, editor-in-chief of Allure.
Donna Karan seems her own muse — and customer Feb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Donna Karan test drove pieces of her fall collection before she sent them down the catwalk at New York Fashion Week on Monday. “I took it last night. I couldn't wait to wear it,” Karan said. The goal, she explained, was clothes that work for the woman always on the go, with many interests, demands and pleasures. That sure sounds like Karan.
Barrington students bring fashion, compassion together Feb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Fashion and compassion will work hand-in-hand Feb. 24 when Barrington High School students present a charity fashion show called “Hope’s In Style” to help a Guatemalan family rise up from squalor.
Designer admits molesting wannabe model Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
A fashion designer convicted in California of molesting would-be models pleaded guilty Thursday in New York to a similar charge in a deal prosecutors said was brokered to spare victims from testifying multiple times. Anand Jon Alexander admitted to one count of criminal sexual act and was sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a woman he baited with the promise of modeling work.
Kenneth Cole turns out timely cold-weather looks Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Bet those models are hoping to take home the shearling coats, quilted puffer jackets, elbow-length gloves and hearty boots they wore on the runway of the Kenneth Cole Productions show Thursday night, considering the weather forecast for the next few days. The outfits previewed at New York Fashion Week are for next fall, but they couldn't have looked more timely with blizzard-like conditions headed here over the next 48 hours.
Cast out of Monopoly, the real-life iron endures Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
When online voters nixed the clothes iron token from Hasbro's Monopoly game, the appliance was held up as passe, as something your grandmother once used to ease the wrinkles out of linens and handkerchiefs. But even with the rise of wrinkle-free fabrics, the iron, it seems, is holding its own.
Posen, Kors share the ‘Runway’ at NY Fashion Week Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The rivalry stayed on the catwalk when new “Project Runway” judge Zac Posen met previous “Project Runway” judge Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week on Friday. Kors, acting as a guest panelist, Posen, Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia were one big happy family when they took their seats at Lincoln Center to watch the collections of this season’s contestants.
David Beckham back in skimpy bodywear ads Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
David Beckham has a knack for keeping his name in the news, and his face — and well-sculpted body — in front of the cameras. The newest ad campaign for his bodywear collection for global retailer H&M is being released on the heels of the announcement that he’s joining the French Paris-Saint Germain soccer club. The ad campaign, directed by Guy Ritchie, is more like a film short. Beckham stars as an action hero, saving the day in Los Angeles in his boxer briefs and bedroom slippers.
Sure of wife choice, guys still fret about engagement ring Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When superstar performing artist Justin Timberlake asked actress Jessica Biel to be his wife, he presented her with a custom-made diamond engagement ring he designed himself. Biel gushed to celebrity magazines about Timberlake's artistic flair with jewelry. Most men are not Justin Timberlake. “A lot of times it's hard for a guy to just walk into a jewelry store. He's very nervous about getting the wrong ring,” says Wyatt Austin Jewelers owner Candice Milstein.
Ann Taylor designer is a fan of all-day dressing Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Day-to-night dressing doesn't quite cover it for most people. It's more like sunrise to bedtime, and the clothes need to be appropriate and comfortable for the long haul. That means finding a look that blends in enough at business meetings, the bus stop and the coffee shop so the wearer doesn't draw too much attention — without giving up personal style. "Forget day-to-night.' You don't even have weekday versus weekend," says Lisa Axelson, creative director of Ann Taylor.
Ono, Steinem join online campaign to empower women Jan 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The artist, the feminist and the model are joining others worldwide to empower women in the marketplace through ethically-themed fashion. The campaign, called ImagiNation 365, is led by Maiden Nation, an online social platform. Yoko Ono, Gloria Steinem and Lauren Bush contributed by designing pieces of jewelry that express their vision. Other designers live in countries including Poland, Afghanistan, India, Argentina and South Africa. Four are teenagers from Grand Rapids, Mich.
Emporio Armani offers youthful winter wardrobe Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
The Emporio Armani menswear collection for next winter is upbeat. More than for the young, the second line collection is in itself young. The boyish models looked happy and relaxed as they sauntered down the runway in a beige caban, or a velvet dinner jacket over a pair of the latest Armani pants, slim-fitting and cropped at the ankle.
First lady starts second term in style Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The first family's fashion parade for Monday's inaugural festivities was led by Michelle Obama in a navy-silk, checkered-patterned coat and dress by Thom Browne. The rest of her outfit included a J. Crew belt, a Cathy Waterman necklace and a cardigan by Reed Krakoff, whose ensemble she also wore to yesterday's intimate, indoor swearing-in ceremony.
Michelle Obama wears Wu to inauguration ballsJan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Michelle Obama made it a fashion tradition Monday night, wearing a custom-made Jason Wu gown to the inauguration balls. The ruby-colored dress was a follow-up to the white gown Wu made for her four years ago when she was new to Washington, the pomp and circumstance, and the fashion press.
Personalized panties helping Nordstrom in discount war Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Personalized merchandise is proliferating as the likes of Nordstrom, Williams-Sonoma Inc. and Burberry Group Plc try to differentiate themselves — and persuade discount-addicted shoppers to pay full price. By allowing customers to monogram merchandise and "build" garments from a range of styles and colors, stores are catering to shoppers' yen to put an individual stamp on what they wear and put in their homes.
Little details make a big difference in winter wear Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
So many outdoor enthusiasts seem fearless: They climb the biggest rocks, hike the highest points, ski the steepest trails and do unimaginable things with their snowboards. But they don't like doing it with cold fingers, a chilly wind at their back or a chafed chin. It's those little things that can stop you in your tracks, say outerwear insiders, so designers and manufacturers have worked to satisfy them.
Michelle Obama lets wardrobe take back seat Jan 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Michelle Obama has proved her fashion savvy time and again since she was introduced as first lady in a yellow sheath and coat by Isabel Toledo on Inauguration Day 2009 — so much so that we don't discuss it nearly as much as we used to. Four years ago, there was a daily barrage in the media: Jason Wu gown! J. Crew gloves! Jimmy Choo shoes! It remained that way for months and even years. But she's figured out a way to largely move the focus from her style to her substance.
Israeli law aims to make ultrathin models obsolete Jan 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Israel, like other countries, is obsessed by models. International supermodel Bar Refaeli is considered a national hero. Refaeli, an Israeli who has graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, among others, is not unnaturally thin. The new law requires models to produce a medical report no older than three months at every shoot for the Israeli market, stating that they are not malnourished by World Health Organization standards.
Stories not stones often give jewelry its value Jan 6, 2013 12:00 AM
It's the story, not necessarily the stone or other bells and whistles, that gives jewelry shared between generations its high value. And there is so often a good, interesting and meaningful story since many people get or give jewelry to commemorate an event or send a message: It could be a birthday or anniversary, a statement of love or gratitude.
Gunn expands his mentoring ‘Baileywick’ to Disney Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Tim Gunn has advised divas for years on "Project Runway," so working with a princess is no big deal. In the new Disney Junior animated series "Sofia the First," which debuts Friday, Jan. 11, Gunn's royal steward character, Baileywick, helps Sofia adapt to royal life after her mother marries a king. He also guides her on developing manners, grace and an independent spirit. "I feel very comfortable in this role," he says.