Fashion, Style, etc: 11/02/10

11/02/2010

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Introducing the Fashionista Book Club: Blow by Blow by Detmar Blow

I picked up Detmar Blow’s biography of his late wife, Isabella Blow, while at the shows in Paris. I read it one evening in less than two hours.

I have a million things to say about Blow by Blow, but since the book won’t be released in the US until November 9, I’m going to hold back on my lengthy opinion.

Indeed, Blow by Blow is the ideal launchpad for the Fashionista Book Club, a series we’ve been wanting to start for some time now.

On Friday, December 3 at 3pm we’ll be hosting a live chat about the book right here on Fashionista. You’ll be able to hear what each of us thinks about the book, and you’ll also be able to voice your own opinion.

In the meantime, pre-order your book here. If you have a Kindle or the Kindle app on your iPad or iPhone, you can also pre-order a digital copy.

Seoul Spring 2011: The Menswear Collections

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Fashionista contributor Long Nguyen is the co-founder/style director of Flaunt.

SEOUL, KOREA– “The weather is pretty weird today,” said a guy in front of me to his friend while we were waiting to enter the MVIO show on the first day at Seoul Fashion Week. He was right–it was nearly 74 degrees and sunny on a Friday morning late in October. I was told that it has been a strange year for weather in Seoul, as it had been in most of the world. But this conversation wasn’t meager chitchat. What the man was really concerned about, according to my interpreter/fashion student Etty Kim, was that he had on the right clothes.

Dressed in a red plaid single-breasted jacket, blue chambray shirt, light grey slim jeans, and red leather boots, the Seoul Arts University student had scored tickets to fashion week through his school. One of his friends wore a black leather bomber jacket and black crew neck t-shirt. The other had on a faded jean jacket, black shirt, black sweatshirt tied around the waist, black jeans, a black fedora and purple leather boots. The styles on display were precise and subtle without any overt statements. There was a prevailing sense of personal style and individuality that seemed to override any requisite for trends. In fact, I noticed the same prevailing sense of individual style among the late night revelers who packed the streets, nightclubs and bars in the Jeonju University and Seoul University districts and around the shopping areas.

Held at SETEC–the Seoul trade and convention center near the underground Coex Mall–Seoul Fashion Week is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. What started with 12 designers coming together to show at Central City Millenium Hall in October 2000 has now spawned an entire week of shows featuring more than 55 runways in conjunction with a trade fair for buyers. The first two days of Seoul collections were devoted solely to menswear shows, something that even Fashion Week in New York currently lacks.

Like what I saw on the streets, there’s a pervasive individuality common in each of these men’s designer shows. Overall, the men’s shows were quite strong and inventive–I would say there’s a mood here similar to Paris men’s shows a few years back when there were a great deal of energy coming from younger and more experimental designers, as well as from the bigger brands. Each of these young Korean designers seemed focus on their own work rather than being preoccupied with setting trends. That’s a good thing in this age of fast fashion when designer fashion often feels, well, less like designer fashion. (I.e. clothes with a strong point of view.)

The evidence of this individual approach was abound on the Seoul runway shows.

Fashion News Roundup: Marie Claire Protest, Bloomies Designer Shopping Bags & Lucky Spruces Things Up

Henry Holland For Roxy: Nylon gives us an exclusive look at Henry Holland’s new winter collection for Roxy. Fit for girls who love to hit the slopes, there are scarves, gloves, and tees. {Nylon}

Marie Claire Protest: We’re sure you’ve heard about the whole Marie Claire/Maura Kelly debacle. Well, a protest against Marie Claire ensued out of the Hearst building and Racked was there to document the whole thing. {Racked}

Bloomies Wants You To Carry Your Purchases In Style: Bloomingdale’s is rolling out limited edition designer shopping bags. Tory Burch, Elie Tahari, Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen and Michael Kors have all been selected to design their own bags, which will hit the stores early next month. {WWD}

Andy Spade To Lucky: Lucky’s new editor, Brandon Holley, has hired Andy Spade to help spruce up Lucky’s image. Andy Spade is responsible for the noticeable transformation of J.Crew’s men selection, so hopefully he can also work his magic over at the glossy. {WWD}

Hermione Covers Vogue UK: Harry Potter star Emma Watson is pixie perfection on the cover of December British Vogue. {Telegraph UK}

Olivia Palermo’s Mango Ads: Olivia Palermo and her boyfriend pose in front of a plate of pasta for their Mango A/W 2010 ads. This scene looks like it could of quickly turn into a Crystal Renn shoot a la Vogue Paris. {Catwalk Queen}

Sang A Is Looking For An Intern!

Soho-based handbag designer SANG A, which produces future-classic luxury with a dose of downtown edge, is seeking creative individuals to assist in new design development and more.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to train directly alongside the designer to see how new design ideas are developed.

Applicants will receive training in design development and production management.

Sewing experience on professional sewing machines and pattern-making skills a plus.

If interested, send resume and cover Letters to interns@sanga.com

Racked Dealfeed: Zachary’s Smile, Sephora, and More

Zachary’s Smile
Deal: An attic sale on vintage priced from $10 to $30, plus a $5 section and a Halloween section with nothing priced over $48. Vintage and costume jewelry range from $2 to $10; footwear and accessories $5 to $20.
When/Where: Saturday, October 23 to Sunday, November 7. Mon—Fri 1pm—8pm, Sat noon—8pm, Sun 8am—7pm. 303 Mulberry St between Bleecker and Houston Sts (no phone)

Mina: Albright Fashion Library Outlet
Deal: Up to 95% off eveningwear, ready-to-wear, and accessories in sizes 0-10. Sequined Dolce & Gabanna $590 (retail $3,600), Chloe gown $590 (retail $2,950), Chanel pumps $200 (retail $800)
When/Where: Saturday October 29 to Sunday, November 7. Daily 11am—8pm. 32A Cooper Square at E. 6th St (212-253-5894)

Sephora
Deal: Enter code FF2010 at checkout to save 20% on your order
Ends: November 3, 2010
When/Where: Online!

Taylor Swift’s Perfume Doesn’t Have to Smell Bad: Celebrity Fragrances We Actually Like

Taylor Swift is following in the footsteps of pretty much every celebrity ever and launching her own fragrance. The wise-beyond-her-years (?) singer just inked a deal with Elizabeth Arden to develop her own unique scent, set to appear on shelves next fall.

I’m assuming the fragrance will be quite sophisticated, since Taylor likes dating older men and all….

Okay, not really. That was a joke. I’m expecting it to smell bad. Really, really bad. But let’s not give up hope just yet.

There are a few celebrity scents I actually like. (A snap poll of my friends–inside and outside of fashion–suggests that I may be the only person on earth willing to admit this.)

Celebrity fragrances that I not only can stomach, but wouldn’t mind wearing: