Topic: Commes des Garcons

Gallery: Every Single Piece From Versace’s H&M Collection

After months of hanging on every campaign shot and rumor (and after enduring the menswear collection), the Versace x H&M lookbook is here. The collection is comprised of 50 unisex grey smocks, all of which obscure the figure from below-the-knees and rise to a high neckline. Basically, it makes the Comme des Garcons x H&M collection look like a bunch of slutty Halloween costumes. More »

Shopping Guide: 18 Eye-Catching Printed Handbags For Spring

Cynthia Rowley Whimsy Floral Frame Heart Locket Bag

Marc by Marc Jacobs Jumbled Birds Scrunchy Tote

Comme des Garcons large polka dot checkbook wallet

We’ve already discussed the ubiquity of printed pants on the all 2011 runways, but since Spring is the actual season to focus on right now, we figured we’d try to incorporate those prints into our wardrobe in a less potentially disastrous way: on our arms. For those a bit hesitant to don a loud, eye-catching print, handbags, clutches and backpacks offer that little shock of color without making you look like a circus clown. Here’s 18 we liked in a variety of styles and pricepoints that will jolt your wardrobe for Spring. More »

Ready-to-Click: The British Are Wedding! The British Are Wedding!

…But you knew that. And this Kate Middleton wedding dress conjecture is always… super… exciting… -TODAY

Mayhem at Bruce Oldfield thanks to Ms. Middleotn. -The Telegraph

No one seems to be talking about what Wills will wear, except Vivienne Westwood. -The Telegraph

Fashion is making people angry. -New York Times

Tavi, Gaga, lots from the Golden Globes red carpet, and More »

Lust Object: Commes des Garcons Ester Georgette Blazer

Commes des Garcons’ reclusive genius Rei Kawakubo was in the news recently for not being critical of emerging designers, dismissive of another diffusion line and claiming she shops at airports because she doesn’t have time to shop elsewhere. I’m a huge Commes des Garcons fan but there’s not much available online. So, what to do? More »

Ready-to-Click: There Is Always Hope For Aspiring Models

Power modeling agency Next just signed a 50-year-old carpenter. -Fashion Indie

Etro has a new scent, “intended to convey a sense of energy and adventure.” -T Magazine

Balmain’s secret, thriving hair extension business. -Fashionista

Rei “The Undefeated” Kawakubo won’t do (more) diffusion lines anytime soon. -WWD

Jessica Simpson’s wedding plot, red carpet Tom Ford, cardigan clips and More »

Haute Doppelgangers: Models As Famous Fashion People

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Yesterday’s Candy magazine shoot featuring drag-versions of US Vogue power duo Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington reminded me of past images wherein models were styled to look like designers (Lagerfeld, of course), editors (Anna) or other major models (Kate! Linda!). Have a look at some of our favorites in the gallery. More »

Halloween Gallery: Best Goth Looks From Spring 2011

Need some runway inspiration for the spookiest weekend of the year? Need a distraction from the bowls of waxy American chocolate scattered about your office? Are you sick of people incorporating words like “spooky” into casual conversation? What about “boo” puns? I suggest you throw on some headphones, ignore the pervasive nausea you’re feeling from all those (allegedly) “fun-size” Twix bars and More »