Betsey Johnson won a special CFDA Award in 1989 — but she said her best memory of the CFDA Fashion Awards was winning a trophy that the council didn't even give out.
Betsey Johnson won a special CFDA Award in 1989 — but she said her best memory of the CFDA Fashion Awards was winning a trophy that the council didn't even give out. "My favorite memory was when my daughter Lulu and my first husband, John Cale of The Velvet Underground, presented me with an invented CFDA award called The Tiniest Talent," she said Monday night, with Lulu standing right beside her. Johnson also talked about the ceremony where she met Yves Saint Laurent and why the CFDA Fashion Awards could use more comedy.
Mary-Kate Olsen and her sister Elizabeth Olsen joined Miranda Kerr, Nicole Richie, and other celebs in turning heads on the red carpet at last night's CFDA Awards in NYC.
Mary-Kate Olsen and her sister Elizabeth Olsen joined Miranda Kerr, Nicole Richie, and other celebs in turning heads on the red carpet at last night's CFDA Awards in NYC. Fashion editor Justin Fenner was there to interview the designers being honored at the annual gala, and he gives us the inside scoop on what took place. Hear what Michael Kors, Zac Posen, and more find special about the CFDA Awards — plus, find out how Hillary Clinton stole the show!
Betsey Johnson is a legendary fashion designer, and now you can get a glimpse inside her crazy life when she takes the reality-TV world by storm with her new show on the Style Network, XOX, Betsey Johnson.
Betsey Johnson is a legendary fashion designer, and now you can get a glimpse inside her crazy life when she takes the reality-TV world by storm with her new show on the Style Network, XOX, Betsey Johnson. The show stars Betsey along with her daughter, Lulu, and documents their trials and tribulations. Needless to say, you can expect a lot of action from these two. Both Betsey and Lulu stopped by our studio to chat, so watch on to hear them dish about the show — and enjoy a few laughs along the way. And don't forget to check out XOX, Betsey Johnson when it premieres on Sunday, May 12 at 8 p.m. on the Style Network. On Allison: BCBG Max Azria jacket, Parker skirt.
After last week's announcement that Betsey Johnson would not be presenting at New York Fashion Week this season, fans of the cartwheeling, tutu-wearing, glitter-loving designer were left seriously disappointed.
After last week's announcement that Betsey Johnson would not be presenting at New York Fashion Week this season, fans of the cartwheeling, tutu-wearing, glitter-loving designer were left seriously disappointed. But never fear, Betsey-philes: Johnson's changed her mind. "I just could not stay away from Fashion Week," she said in a press release. "I wanted to do this for myself and for all of my fans to show that I still got it and I am not going anywhere!"
Thank goodness. Even though the 70-year-old is currently filming a reality show and promised she'd "be cartwheeling through Lincoln Center" whether she held a fashion show or not, New York Fashion Week just wouldn't be the same without her infamous runway antics.
The Betsey Johnson Fall 2013 show will take place at Lincoln Center on Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.
Vanessa Paradis is the new face of H&M's environmentally friendly clothing line Conscious. [NY Daily News]
Loewe and Junya Watanabe are collaborating as part of a joint initiative meant to strengthen relations between Spain and Japan. The first pieces from the collaboration will be unveiled during Watanabe's upcoming Paris Fashion Week show. [Vogue UK]
Barneys Chelsea Co-Op may be closing, but rumor has it the retailer is searching for a prime spot in downtown Manhattan for their next flagship. [The Shophound]
Giorgio Armani has opened a new women's-only retail concept in Paris to showcase the designer's couture accessories. [WWD]
Azzedine Alaïa has signed a fragrance and makeup deal with Beauté Prestige International. [Telegraph]
After last season's break, Steven Alan will return to the New York Fashion Week schedule — and this time he's presenting at Lincoln Center. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Betsey Johnson, however, has decided to cancel her usual Fashion Week show. [The Cut]
The iconic little black dress is nothing if not versatile, which is why it remains a fashion staple year after year. So don't let its "classic" rep fool you — this wardrobe workhorse can be accessorized to suit virtually any mood or style, from Madison Avenue sleek to downtown free spirit.
Need a little inspiration? Check out this slideshow of "mood boards" from fashion's original wild child, New York designer Betsey Johnson. See how she follows her own set of rules to create a series of fresh, fun, and fabulous looks using the same signature LBD — then follow the links to shop your favorites, mimic her moods, or create your own!
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The iconic little black dress is nothing if not versatile, which is why it remains a fashion staple year after year. So don't let its "classic" rep fool you — this wardrobe workhorse can be accessorized to suit virtually any mood or style, from Madison Avenue sleek to downtown free spirit.
Need a little inspiration? Check out this slideshow of "mood boards" from fashion's original wild child, New York designer Betsey Johnson. See how she follows her own set of rules to create a series of fresh, fun, and fabulous looks using the same signature LBD — then follow the links to shop your favorites, mimic her moods, or create your own.
Enter "ShipBetsey" at checkout to receive free shipping on your order (valid Nov. 10 through Dec. 25).
Well, that was fun: another Fashion Month has come and gone. Now that we've had time to regroup, it seems like this one was a lot more eventful than seasons past. Certainly a lot of the excitement had to do with the new arrivals at Dior and Saint Laurent, but those weren't the only happenings that caused a stir this month. From the critic who got into public spats with two high-profile designers to the most recognizable accessory of the season, we examine the reasons why the Spring 2013 collections will stick out in our minds for years to come.
"Are you kidding? If you have a social conscience, you have to vote Obama," declared Tom Ford at a fundraiser for the president's campaign in London, which he cohosted with Anna Wintour. [WWD]
Tommy Hilfiger will partner with hotelier Vikram Chatwal when Chatwal acquires 30 percent of the historic Plaza Hotel in New York City, according to reports. Should Hilfiger ever have to deal with the hotel's business directly, it'll be an easy commute to the office: he and his wife Dee already live there. [Page Six]
Calvin Klein tapped blogger Greta Larkins of FashGif to create moving images of the brand's Spring 2013 collection for its Tumblr. Our favorite so far is a black dress whose breast panels move up and down its shoulder straps. [Styleite]
The apple never falls that far from the tree. Betsey Johnson's daughter Lulu is staring her own fashion line, called Lulu and Allison, for "women who still want to be hip, sexy, and cool." [Racked]
For a fashion person, Erin Wasson doesn't shop much for garments. "I shop a lot more for furniture than I do for clothes," she says. "I much prefer going to an antique shop full of obscurities." [Elle.com]
Photo: President Obama and the first lady, wearing Tom Ford, at a dinner at Buckingham Palace in May 2011.
It wouldn't be a Betsey Johnson show without a fabulous party. For Spring 2013, models with heavy rockstar makeup and crimped hair sashayed down the confetti catwalk in the designer's signature frothy princess dresses in all sorts of bright colors. But Betsey also sent down less poufy looks, including printed minidresses, funky coats, studded miniskirts, houndstooth suits, leopard bodysuits, and more. Sassy lingerie, Minnie Mouse sleepwear, and retro-sweet swimsuits were also part of Betsey's latest Spring line. Bright colors, bold prints, over-the-top silhouettes, funky accessories — you name it, Betsey brought it with major oomph.
After last week's 
