Posts for May 14th 2009

Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian joined her sister, Kim, on the red carpet to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Maxim's Hot 100 list this week.

Kourtney Kardashian joined her sister, Kim, on the red carpet to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Maxim's Hot 100 list this week. She pulled her hair away from her face so her all-lace Alexander Wang dress could shine. Shop this dress, and platforms to match, now!

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Chanel

2010 Cruise: Chanel

Forget Cannes, the fashion action is in Venice.

Forget Cannes, the fashion action is in Venice. Or at least it was momentarily. Karl decided to show his 2010 Cruise collection in the sinking city of Venice (sad). And by the looks if it, it was nothing short of fabulous (not so sad). Inspired by Venetian high-society of the '30s, this collection is ultra elegant. And those Renaissance reds — definitely something a Venetian Dangerous Beauty would have worn. Gowns were slim and luxurious, cocktail dresses were dramatic, tweeds were ever-covetable, and a slight Spanish flair occurred via ruffles and lace. In keeping with the recent '90s Supermodel comeback, Tatjana Patitz closed the show, Karl in tow. One word: bellissima.

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sustainability

Suzy Menkes on Fast Fashion, Sustainability, and Luxury

No doubt, we live in a nonstop world where some people claim that in fashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out.

No doubt, we live in a nonstop world where some people claim that in fashion, one day you're in and the next day you're out. What do you think? When AAU's Gladys Perint Palmer touched the topic of longevity in the fashion industry with Suzy Menkes in San Francisco, we were pleasantly surprised to hear speak so passionately about sustainability, fast fashion, and luxury. When asked how she felt about fast fashion, Menkes stated, "Fast fashion has become too fast, too violent," explaining that people are buying disposable clothes not realizing the impact it has on our environment.

This takes us to the topic of sustainability where Suzy disapprovingly says, "The food industry has beat the fashion industry in sustainability." However, she believes change for a more environmentally conscious fashion industry will happen, slowly but surely. In case you missed it, Suzy took action on that belief and participated at the Sustainable Luxury Conference in New Delhi in March. She also will be hosting a TechoFashion Summit in Berlin, November 2009, where she will be talking about the future of fashion.

When asked about the power of luxury, Menkes proudly proclaimed, "Luxury is a deep, important part of fashion," explaining there's something magical about putting on a garment and feeling an unexplainable sensation. We hear you, Suzy.

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