For the Love of the Runway: July 2011

Friday, July 29, 2011

What I'm Obsessed with right now...

Scenic Dressing

Photos found here, here and here.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Music Monday

In honor of one of the most talented singers of our generation! You will be missed Amy!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Wonderful Day

Not only is today my birthday but it's also the first day that same sex couples can legally marry in New York. What a wonderful day indeed!

Photos found here.

Friday, July 22, 2011

What I'm Obsessed with right now...

Fluorescent Cambridge Satchel

Photos found here and here.

Premiering this weekend in New York: The Tents, a documentary chronicling the history and evolution of New York Fashion Week—from its humble beginnings to the blowout Mercedes Benz Fashion Week incarnation it is today. Featuring interviews with designers and front row fixtures such as Betsey Johnson, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Tommy Hilfiger, Zac Posen, Glenda Bailey, Hal Rubenstein, Nina Garcia, and Suzy Menkes, the doc covers the creation of an organized fashion week by the CFDA back in 1993 to the transition of ownership to IMG to present day.

“Looking at the success of recent fashion documentaries such as The September Issue and Valentino: The Last Emperor, there is clearly a burgeoning interest in behind-the-scene stories about the fashion industry,” says The Tents Director James Belzer. “With a diverse range of voices, we take the audience on an exciting journey through NY fashion history. The term “The Tents” now resonates as a metaphor for the fashion show venue itself as well as the overall fashion week experience.”

If you're in [NYC] and free on Saturday night, check out the preview of The Tents ahead of its wider release this September. The Tents will debut at NewFest, the New York LGBT Festival on July 23rd at 6 p.m. at the SVA Theater Tickets are $14 and can be purchased here.

Videos & Text: Racked

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Missoni for Target in August Vogue

Margherita Missoni is wearing a Missoni for Target Sweater ($45) and Skirt ($40). Dior Necklace. Christian Louboutin Heels.

Missoni for Target Ceramic Rectangular Tray ($20) and Octagonal Tray ($25). Artist Grillo Demo's Jasmine on a portrait by Gilles Bensimon.

Missoni for Target Canisters ($20 each).

Missoni for Target Rugs ($30 each) and Bicycle ($400).

"Quality has always been one of the key aspects of Missoni, along with knitwear, pattern, and color," Margherita Missoni explains. "It's this artisanal quality that was so important to my grandparents." After several trips to Milan for the Target team to trawl through the Missoni archives, and Margherita and her mother, Angela, braving a snowstorm in Minneapolis for the final fittings, they couldn't be happier with the results.

Photos: Moodboard

Monday, July 18, 2011

Music Monday

Friday, July 15, 2011

What I'm Obsessed with right now...

Completely spaced that these lovely CFDA bags went on sale early last week exclusively on Ebay and now, as luck would have it, are completely sold out! Not only are they great bags but they also serve as a reminder that Fakes are NEVER in fashion. The original tote cost $30 and all designer bags sold for $150. Here are a few in the collection I wish to get my hands on...

Original CFDA Tote

CFDA Tote designed by Adam

CFDA Tote designed by Catherine Malandrino

CFDA Tote designed by Cynthia Rowley

CFDA Tote designed by Foley + Corrina

CFDA Tote designed by Jason Wu

CFDA Tote designed by Marchesa

CFDA Tote designed by Phillip Lim 3.1

CFDA Tote designed by The Row

CFDA Tote designed by Vena Cava

Check out the whole collection for yourself here.

Photos: Ebay

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Look what's right around the corner...

Check out sneak peaks of the merchandise that will be on sale here and here. Looking forward to getting my hands on some good pieces early on Saturday morning before the sale is all picked over.

Photos: Mighty Swell Facebook Page

Monday, July 11, 2011

Music Monday

Thought I would start sharing some music each Monday that I have fallen in love with and can't stop playing over and over!

Here's a lovely little gem by Ellie Goulding:

Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Next Kate Moss?!

Model Scouts Eager to Sink Their Talons Into Kate Moss’s Little Sister

Since she was one of fifteen bridesmaids at the supermodel's wedding last weekend to Jamie Hince, model agents have agreed that the 13-year-old sister to Kate Moss is, well, fabulousssss! The pretty blonde, Lottie Moss, "is already showing signs that she will follow in her sister's footsteps," British Vogue blogs. Her mom says, "She's too young. When she's old enough it will be her decision."

"Lottie looks beautiful and fresh — a very English rose look," Premier Models founder Carole White told the Evening Standard. "Her mother is quite right to wait until she is 14 and has developed more but she has wonderful features and could definitely make a model. Generally you need the height. Kate is the exception to the rule because models need to be 5ft 9in to 5ft 11in. I think Lottie would make a lovely young model."

In the modeling world there is a wealth of development between the ages of 13 and 14. Little Lottie already models vintage clothing for the family store, apparently. So seems like her decision has already been made.

Text & Photo: NY Mag