>> We caught models snarling backstage at Marc Jacobs and having a moment with Prabal Gurung, now it's on to Herve Leger, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Vera Wang, Rodarte, and Michael Kors, where we caught Karmen Pedaru giving her best pout at little Marc and an up-close look at those Rodarte shoes.
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>> The second season of The Day Before, Loic Prigent's documentary series which follows six designers — Diane von Furstenberg, Donatella Versace, Alexander Wang, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci's Peter Copping, and Jeremy Scott — in the 36 hours leading up to their Fall 2010 show, premieres tomorrow night, Sept. 8, on the Sundance Channel at 10 pm EST with von Furstenberg, with one episode airing each night after that through Sept. 13.
Prigent is known for receiving unprecedented access into designers' inner sanctums — he captures von Furstenberg practicing yoga as she fits models, Wang in the midst of a "chiffon crisis," Narciso Rodriguez leaving his studio in a panic two hours before his show with two key looks unfinished, and Copping staging his first ever show for Nina Ricci. Clips from the episodes, below.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus emoted sexy elegance in a Narciso Rodriguez gown and Christian Louboutin sandals. It takes major confidence to work that sheer torso detail! Adding a pop of color are jade green oversize earrings and a matching bracelet by Irene Neuwirth. What are your thoughts?
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The fabulous foursome of SATC hit up the red carpet in London for the premiere of Sex and the City 2 looking sleek and sexy, much like they did at the NYC premiere. Cynthia Nixon contrasted her gold locks with a blue one-shoulder dress by Narciso Rodriguez; SJP posed pretty in a voluminous lace-embellished black taffeta Alexander McQueen confection; Kristin Davis shined in a vintage gold sequined halter gown by Norman Norell; and Kim Cattrall emoted major sass in a vintage gathered frock by Thierry Mugler. So decadent, so dazzling. Which look do you prefer?
If you're a Narciso Rodriguez aficionado, you have something new to look forward to. This month, the designer will be selling a "beauty palette" package ($84) at Saks that includes one of his perfumes, a blush, and lip gloss. The makeup shades are designed to coordinate with the juice and notes of each fragrance to encourage people to wear all three products together.
Could this be the start of a new direction in beauty for Rodriguez? He wouldn't be alone, as more haute designers are expanding their labels to include cosmetics — just yesterday, rumors surfaced that Tom Ford is creating an entire makeup line. Do you like this direction or do big names in fashion not sway you?
>> Second Season of Loic Prigent's The Day Before Confirmed for September —Documentarian Loic Prigent captured Sonia Rykiel, Proenza Schouler, Fendi, and Jean Paul Gaultier in the 36 hours leading up to their respective shows for the premiere season of the Sundance Channel's series The Day Before. As reported, he's back for a second round, having followed Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeremy Scott, Narciso Rodriguez, Peter Copping at Nina Ricci, and Donatella Versace at Versace during the Fall 2010 season. The new season premieres Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 10 PM. Prigent noted, “We explored the energy of New York with young labels like Alexander Wang, grandes dames like Diane von Furstenberg, energy and humor with Jeremy Scott, and couturelike precision with Narciso Rodriguez. In Paris, you see the sweetness and romanticism of Nina Ricci, and the extreme everything of Donatella Versace in Milan. All those houses are very different, which has made it such a crazy experience.” [Full Frontal Fashion]
Now that Narciso Rodriguez has made a home at eBay, we can shop 'till we drop. Well, sorta. The line is a bit pricey, but well worth the investment for a sophisticated, timeless Narciso creation. Need a little more convincing? From now until March 30, enter coupon code ComeShopNarciso at checkout to receive a 20 percent discount off any item — sweet!
Fall is almost here! The new season is full of gorgeous colors and sexy new hairstyles, but while it's easy to spot the runway trends that are transitioning to real life, there are plenty of others that we can only hope don't make an appearance at the local mall. So what looks are we hoping stay in the realms of the unreal? Click through to see the styles that, for all our sakes, we hope we're not trying come September.
