Here's what I love about vintage: the details. Take this Geometric Navy Blue clutch ($40) circa 1950s. At first it looks sort of dull, but up close you see it has a fine corde fabric pattern and the triangular zipper pull is a truly unique detail. Also, in case you didn't know, a navy clutch is an unexpected alternative to a black one. Yep, this geo clutch is a keeper.
Since his runway debut in 2005, Thakoon Panichgul has swept the industry by storm with his feminine, unique designs.
The New York designer's forte is turning simple fabrics into couture shapes. In a recent interview with Elle magazine, Thakoon stated, "The modern definition of glamour is about having the confidence to wear casual yet intricate, cerebral designs. This is the idea I started with."
His 2008 Fall collection is yet another successful journey through his artistic expression of organic and asymmetrical cuts. Watch out for more stunning creations from the young, celebrated designer.
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Looks like both Victoria Beckham and model Lydia Hearst were feeling adventurous when they decided to wear this (cough) innovative and body-baring silk crepe dress by Marc Jacobs. Honing in her love for pink, Victoria wore this dress at the Victoria's Secret fashion show while Lydia sported the same frock at the Entertainment Weekly & Vavoom Annual Upfront Party in New York City. Both girls paired the dress with similar open-toe pumps and accessorized minimally, but who pulled off this daring dress better?
Sporting Couture While Your Kid Wears Hand-Me-Downs?
Rags to riches to rags? Sex and the City's haute mama, Sarah Jessica Parker grew up poor. And, though the actress and her husband, Matthew Broderick are well off, they don't want their son, James Wilkie to take his lifestyle for granted.
One more update on the Nina Garcia situation and I'll stop. I promise. The final word is that Nina will be joining Marie Claire as fashion director in September. Yes, ladies and gents, she has accepted the offer and will replace Tracy Taylor, who has already left the magazine. Congrats (again), Nina!
As you can see from Cameron Diaz's pissed off facial expression, she isn't too happy about her current living situation in What Happens in Vegas. I mean, would you be happy living with a pig messy guy? Plus, she just found out the door to the bathroom — the only room in the house she could find solice in — has been removed. Never do that to a girl! But, life goes on and so must she. Despite her tiny living quarters, Joy puts on a sharp black and white ensemble that means business.
Mischa Barton is looking pretty regal in a purple pleated frock by Alberta Ferretti at the 2008 Cannes film festival in France. The dress exudes royalty; I love the iridescent finish and modern cut. And that Fab diamond-encrusted necklace? J'adore.
Celebrity Style: Fearne Cotton
Radio One DJ Fearne Cotton attended the One Big Weekend in Maidstone last week. She is often spotted in funky outfits but I couldn't resist sharing her T-shirt with you. The black slogan tee read "Clean Up or Die" and is part of Katharine Hamnett's latest range of political T-shirts.
Fashion TV fans get ready for another addictive show: The CW's Stylista. Brought to you by Tyra Banks, and ELLE magazine's Joe Zee and Anne Slowey, this reality show will reveal a day in the life with the real Devil Wears Prada. Here's a first glimpse as the office peons prepare breakfast for the statuesque blonde ELLE fashion news editor. It's a bit tongue in cheek as we see the teetering editor strut through the office wearing Yves Saint Laurent's oversized star necklace. The best bit? After she makes her announcement to the fashion wannabees and the trays start a shakin'. Cute, but devilish indeed.
Chloé is quite the popular brand with all the Hollywood starlets these days. Gossip Girl Leighton Meester chose Chloé's colorful tunic dress for the CW upfront presentation in NYC. To keep the high fashion effect, she accessorized with a pair of chunky, slingback sandals and a unique purple Chloe slip-through clutch.
