One of the hottest shoe trends this season are pumps with metallic cap toes. Louis Vuitton's Spring 2012 runway showed off beautiful versions of this must-have shoe, and celebrities including Kristen Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Solange Knowles have already tested the trend. Today, we're showing you how to make your very own pair — all you need are some heels (use pastel pumps if you really want to emulate the trend), silver spray paint, and tape. Watch this easy DIY right now. On Allison McNamara: H&M top, Lulu Frost necklace from CharmandChain.com.
Franca Sozzani has been named the goodwill ambassador for Fashion 4 Development, a program that works with the United Nations to encourage leaders in the industry to work on sustainable development initiatives. [WWD]
Newly appointedVogue Australia editor Edwina McCann says there's a lot to live up to in her new position. "I've had to go and completely re-buy my dog walking gear, which is ridiculous," she says. "I've never felt that pressure before." [Catwalk Queen]
Lana Del Rey is rumored to be the new face of H&M. News reports on Friday said the singer was shooting a campaign for the brand in New York, but reps for both parties kept mum. [Styleite]
Talk about fast fashion: the time it takes Zara to create new product is "as short as two weeks from an idea in a designer's head to a garment on a Zara store's shelf." [Slate]
On the flipside, Mary Katrantzou says she isn't able to do Resort collections because her intricate prints take too long to produce. "We worked out that it takes on average four days to create a print, and we create about 40 prints a collection, so we need 160 days — that's eight months for one person, four months for two people," she said. [Vogue UK]
Prada partnered with artist Vahram Muratyan on a line of t-shirts (above) based on the Parallel Universes GIFs he created to commemorate the brand's Fall 2012 campaign. [High Snobiety]
Though details are scant and reports are unconfirmed, the Internet is abuzz today with rumors that Maison Martin Margiela will be H&M's next collaborator.
Though details are scant and reports are unconfirmed, the Internet is abuzz today with rumors that Maison Martin Margiela will be H&M's next collaborator. "According to market sources, the fast-fashion behemoth will soon announce that Maison Martin Margiela is its latest guest designer to produce a one-off collection," with the collection coming this Holiday season, WWD reports.
"We never comment on rumors," a spokesperson from H&M Stockholm responded.
Stay tuned for more details.
Update: H&M confirmed Tuesday that rumors of a collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela are true, and said that a collection of accessories and ready-to-wear for men and women will be sold in H&M stores around the world and online starting Nov. 15.
"Maison Martin Margiela is one of the most important and influential fashion houses of the past three decades," said H&M creative advisor Margareta van den Bosch. "I am so excited by this radical collaboration, which will give fashion lovers around the world the chance to wear special pieces by Maison Martin Margiela. This collaboration will be a great and memorable fashion moment."
The French fashion house, which always speaks in the collective "we," issued a statement saying, "The democracy of our fashion has always been at the center of our creativity, and the collaboration with H&M allows us to push this instinct further. We will bring together the contrasting universes of the two houses in ways that will surprise all."
The Swedish retailer tweeted the announcement with a link to a video of a hand sketching a women's sweater. It added later, "Of course @MMM_Official with H&M collection includes menswear!" with a link to a picture of the same hand sketching a men's car coat. Take a look at both below.
— Additional reporting by Justin Fenner Above, Maison Martin Margiela Spring 2012
It's music festival season! With that in mind, it's time to start picking out your concert-ready look. There are a few important things to remember when planning your festival outfits. Obviously, you want to look stylish without looking like you're trying too hard, comfort is key, and a crossbody bag is a must! So, we headed over to the H&M Showroom and put together three awesome ensembles so you can rock out in style. Watch today's Currently Trending for inspiration!
Mulberry's Del Rey bag hits the brand's SoHo store in New York today. In honor of the launch, the label will offer manicures inspired by the bag's namesake, Lana Del Rey, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. tonight. [Fashion Etc.]
Giorgio Armaniwill host a series of fashion-related Q&A sessions on Twitter. Dubbed #ArmaniTweetTalks, the discussions will feature notable guests such as Yoox founder Federico Marchetti, Susanna Lau, and Tommy Ton. The series starts June 1 with Vogue China editor in chief Angelica Cheung as the special guest. [Armani]
Taylor Tomasi Hill and Creatures of the Wind designers Shane Gabier and Chris Peters are among those who sing the praises of — and show off their favorite — Comme des Garcons pieces ahead of Rei Kawakubo's upcoming CFDA honor. [Style]
Speaking of the CFDAs: Jessica Paré, Lily Collins, and Jessica Chastain will present awards at the ceremony next week. Chastain will present the award for womenswear, while Paré will present the accessories awards. Collins will present all the Swarovski Awards for Emerging Talent. [The Cut]
Richard Nicoll's new bridal line for Topshop, titled "Tie The Knot!", has been revealed. "I liked the idea of making a modern affordable alternative to meringue culture," the designer said of the seven-piece range. [Fashionista]
H&M released its Fall 2012 lookbook earlier this month, and now there's a video version. Watch it below. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Celebrities love H&M just as much as you and I do. Everyone from Brooklyn Decker to Ginnifer Goodwin to Amy Smart to Jayma Mays and so many more stars have been spotted wearing H&M's pieces on the red carpet and sidewalks. Ginnifer even donned a fancy ruffled H&M gown to the 2012 White House Correspondents' Dinner! Mixed with high-end designer pieces, you can barely tell which item in their outfit is from H&M. Click through to see which other celebs have worn H&M and to shop similar pieces for your closet.
America's Olympians have taken over the June issue of Vogue, with a cover featuring soccer player Hope Solo, swimmer Ryan Lochte, and tennis star Serena Williams. Lochte is the fourth man to be included on the cover of Vogue (the other three are Richard Gere, George Clooney, and LeBron James). Inside the magazine, Karlie Kloss poses alongside other athletes, like gymnast Jonathan Horton and basketball player Dwyane Wade. [Vogue]
H&M has apologized for using an image of a tan-skinned Isabeli Fontana to advertise its Summer swimsuits after a Swedish anticancer group accused the brand of promoting "a beauty ideal that is deadly." H&M said in a statement that "It was not our intention to show off a specific ideal or to encourage dangerous behaviour, but was instead to show off our latest summer collection." [The New York Daily News]
Lara Stone revealed how her husband, David Walliams, managed to woo her in the new issue of Vogue Netherlands: "He stalked me," she joked. Asked whether she thought their romance was sparked by love at first sight, Stone said, "To him it was!" [Vogue UK]
Manolo Blahnik has signed a deal to expand his footprint in London. Shoe retailer Kurt Geiger will open a Manolo Blahnik shop-in-store at Harrods in time to sell the accessories brand's Fall 2012 collection. Kurt Geiger opened a similar space for Blahnik at Liberty London this February. [Vogue UK]
The May issue of L'Uomo Vogue is dedicated to "Rebranding Africa." Editor Franca Sozzani said she wanted to portray African nations in a favorable light. "Presenting a positive image of the continent means focusing world attention on an area that has been hitherto excluded," she said. [Fashion Etc.]
Meanwhile, Sozzani's other magazine Vogue Italia recently shot a spread featuring reality star Kim Kardashian. [@KimKardashian]
Model Lily Kwong has big plans for after she graduates from Columbia University. Kwong, who is Joseph Altuzarra's cousin, says she will travel on behalf of her new charity Nuvana, which helps empower the youth in poor communities. [Lifestyle Mirror]
Come cool weather, shoppers can expect to find all their favorite trends from the Fall 2012 runways at H&M. Boxy coats, colorblock bags, metallic-thread separates, and printed pants are fully represented, and there's even a heavy helping of bejeweled skirts, dresses, and accessories for extra (glittery) fun. Click through to see the entire offering — including men's — right here.
For its Fall '12 lineup, H&M marries the art of minimalism with high-impact detail. It's another covetable collection from the retailer, this time finishing streamlined silhouettes with bursts of color, statement print, and decadent accessories — and there's something for everyone in this batch of goodies. From the slickest kind of pencil skirt, finished with leather and adorned with peplum, to a perfect wooly cocoon coat, this crew of separates is as fit for the cool-girl as they are the sophisticate, with a palette of rich autumnal burgundy, gray, and flashes of metallics that speak decidedly to the season. As if the moody hues aren't enough, the cozy fabrications from mohair to tweed, bouclé, and jacquard will have you feeling Fall in no time flat. Click on for the complete lookbook.
H&M usually enlists designers for its collaboration collections, but this time the retailer is teaming with a fashion editor, Anna Dello Russo, to create a line of accessories.
H&M usually enlists designers for its collaboration collections, but this time the retailer is teaming with a fashion editor, Anna Dello Russo, to create a line of accessories. "This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead this project," said Dello Russo, editor of Vogue Japan. "I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist, I know accessorization is essential; it is the personal touch in any outfit. With these pieces, everybody can have fun, and turn an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day." The collection, dropping in stores Oct. 4, stands true to Anna Dello Russo's eccentric fashion flair, featuring bold turquoise and gold cuff bracelets, embellished sunglasses, shoes, and statement clutches. Click to get a sneak peek of the collection, and also a few pictures of Anna Dello Russo's signature style during Fashion Week in the slideshow now.
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