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Erdem Moralioglu On the Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Design Rumors
Saks Fifth Avenue

Erdem Moralioglu On the Kate Middleton Wedding Dress Design Rumors

>> Erdem Moralioglu, who dropped by Saks Fifth Avenue in New York yesterday for a trunk show, was evasive when asked whether he was Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer: "I mean, any mention like that is just a huge compliment.
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>> Erdem Moralioglu, who dropped by Saks Fifth Avenue in New York yesterday for a trunk show, was evasive when asked whether he was Kate Middleton's wedding dress designer: "I mean, any mention like that is just a huge compliment. It’s so flattering! I will say that Kate is very beautiful . . . " He also sounds like he's not ready to take on a mass collaboration anytime soon : "It’s come up so many times, but I’m just too focused on my own collection at this point. It takes up all my time! But in the future, down the line . . . who knows?" One thing he will be doing soon — while he's in New York? Going to J.Crew. "I love J.Crew, we don't have [it] in the UK." [Fashionista, StyleList]

Lara Stone on the Cover of Self Service Magazine
Link Time

Link Time: Lara Stone Goes Soft For Self Service

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John Galliano Previously Refused to Seek Help for Alcohol Issues; Saks Pulls His Men's Collection from Stores
Isaac Mizrahi

John Galliano Previously Refused to Seek Help for Alcohol Issues; Saks Pulls His Men's Collection from Stores

>> John Galliano is now spending time in rehab in Arizona after he was persuaded to go for alcohol problems. According to the Washington Post, he had been having issues for a while now: "In recent months, according to sources, Galliano had been in a depressive state, his drinking increased voluminously and his work habits became increasingly erratic.
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>> John Galliano is now spending time in rehab in Arizona after he was persuaded to go for alcohol problems. According to the Washington Post, he had been having issues for a while now: "In recent months, according to sources, Galliano had been in a depressive state, his drinking increased voluminously and his work habits became increasingly erratic. Friends and colleagues reportedly urged him to seek help, but he refused. No one staged an intervention."

As for how his designs are faring, retailers are still placing orders. Galliano's spokesman said, "It's business as usual." And Dior reported the same. At Neiman Marcus, fashion director Ken Downing says: "We do not carry Galliano, but we carry Dior and we will continue to do so. Was Galliano's behavior acceptable? No. But we haven't had the sense that the collection itself has been tainted. We came to the European shows to buy clothes that will be in the store in six months, and we haven't lost that focus. It's our business."

At Saks, meanwhile, a rep for the store says that Galliano's Dior collections will remain on sale, but "John Galliano's men's collection, of which we had a small presentation, is no longer on the floor of our New York store."

The industry has generally chided Galliano for his comments, but few have come out as Isaac Mizrahi (who is Jewish) did last night, expressing what Galliano did as unforgivable: "I don’t think he’ll work again. I hope not. I hope he doesn’t work again . . . I guess I’m the wrong one to talk to, because I never really liked sort of what he did so much. I liked better what [Alexander] McQueen did. I liked better what Vivienne Westwood did. So now I don’t like it, and he’s a Jew hater? I was like, buh-bye."

And will the downfall of Galliano and the suicide of McQueen — and even the reticence of Tom Ford to take the big stage again like he once did at Gucci — usher in a new type of fashion designer? The Washington Post points out: "Today, only a handful of star artistic-directors-for-hire remains at the helm of big luxury brands, including [Marc] Jacobs at Vuitton and [Karl] Lagerfeld at Chanel. Instead, fashion executives are hiring young, unknown and inexpensive designers with shorter contracts and a business background to churn out big-selling products season after season, and are reaping the fame and fortune for themselves."

Rachel Zoe Signature Collection Fall 2011 Lookbook Photos
2011 Oscars

Rachel Zoe on Her Collection Being Inspired by That Vintage Dress; Plus, See the Full Collection Lookbook

>> Rachel Zoe is a little ahead of the fashion schedule in a lot of ways — as everyone is just gearing up to premiere their Fall 2011 collections, she's already debuted her signature collection for Fall, sold it to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Intermix, finished her Resort 2012 collection, and started on Spring 2012. Some of the exigency could be blamed on her impending baby boy, due in March, who is also preventing her from traveling to Fashion Week this season.
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>> Rachel Zoe is a little ahead of the fashion schedule in a lot of ways — as everyone is just gearing up to premiere their Fall 2011 collections, she's already debuted her signature collection for Fall, sold it to Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Intermix, finished her Resort 2012 collection, and started on Spring 2012. Some of the exigency could be blamed on her impending baby boy, due in March, who is also preventing her from traveling to Fashion Week this season.

 

One of the bestsellers for Zoe's Fall 2011 collection, Style.com reports, is a black batwing top with columns of gold sequins (left) — see the full collection for the first time in the gallery. And as for the collection's infamous dress that looks strikingly similar to a vintage frock Zoe styled years back, the designer-cum-stylist says, "I've been subconsciously building this collection in my mind for a long time. There are a million vintage pieces that have inspired me, and every other designer in the world."

But don't expect to see Zoe dress Anne Hathaway in her own collection for the Oscars — Zoe is said to be charging Hathaway an "astronomical" fee for the occasion, and with such a fee comes a certain caliber of dress. "If you're gonna use couture," she tells Style.com, "it should be at the Academy Awards."

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Details on Google's New Fashion Initiative — Boutiques.com
Isaac Mizrahi

Details on Google's New Fashion Initiative — Boutiques.com

>> After last week's rumor suggesting that Google is launching ecommerce on Wednesday, a few clarifying details have come up: the initiative Boutiques.com is actually a curation of virtual boutiques; visitors won't be able to purchase directly from Google but rather, will click through to a brand's online store or an online retailer like Saks, Net-a-Porter, or Barneys to purchase the item.
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>> After last week's rumor suggesting that Google is launching ecommerce on Wednesday, a few clarifying details have come up: the initiative Boutiques.com is actually a curation of virtual boutiques; visitors won't be able to purchase directly from Google but rather, will click through to a brand's online store or an online retailer like Saks, Net-a-Porter, or Barneys to purchase the item.

There are at least 19 designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, Cynthia Rowley, Marchesa, Isaac Mizrahi, Tracy Reese, Prabal Gurung, and Erin Fetherston, who have been invited to set up virtual stores on the site. There will also be curated boutiques selling looks worn by celebrities and influencers like Lady Gaga, Victoria Beckham, Emma Watson, Anna Wintour, Rachel Zoe, and Michelle Obama. Sarah Jessica Parker has been asked to set up her own personalized shop, and a handful of high profile bloggers are also said to have been invited to curate their own boutiques in exchange for a low five-figure payment.

The idea is to have any user be able to do the same — create and share their own personalized boutique with items, brands, and looks they prefer. Elements of entertainment, gaming, and social media are also planned.

Saks Fifth Avenue Sale
Saks Fifth Avenue

10 Under $100 You Need Now From Saks's Sneak Peek Sale!

Saks Fifth Avenue is having a special sneak peek sale right now; designer selections are 30 to 40 percent off!
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Saks Fifth Avenue Sale

Saks Fifth Avenue is having a special sneak peek sale right now; designer selections are 30 to 40 percent off! But much like Cinderella's story, it'll go poof — translation: prices will go back up — on Nov. 12. So to save you time, I've gone through and handpicked 10 pieces, under $100, you need now! You'll find everything from holiday-ready sequins to a cool military shirt to a cozy chic sweater vest. Quick, shop before the carriage turns back into a pumpkin!

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Pictures of the Sexiest Shoe of the Year 2010-10-15 13:30:05
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Meet the "Sexiest Shoe of the Year" — Do You Agree?

Yesterday, Saks Fifth Avenue and Footwear News teamed up to honor stiletto savants, like Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, with a celebration to crown the sexiest shoes of the year.
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Yesterday, Saks Fifth Avenue and Footwear News teamed up to honor stiletto savants, like Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin, with a celebration to crown the sexiest shoes of the year. As you can imagine, the competition was pretty fierce — between Brian Atwood, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Manolo, and Giuseppe Zanotti creations, it seems there's no shortage of sexy pumps. But, since there had to be a winner, Christian Louboutin's Maralena crystal-covered mesh peep-toe pumps took home the top prize, earning the title of the "Sexiest Shoe of the Year." Now, it's your turn to weigh in — do you agree, or is there a sexier style out there that gets your vote?

Milly Fall 2010
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5 Quickie Style Lessons From Milly's Optimistic Fall Collection!

Saks Fifth Avenue just got a brand-new Fall shipment from flirty cute brand Milly.
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Milly Fall 2010

Saks Fifth Avenue just got a brand-new Fall shipment from flirty cute brand Milly. There's even a clip of designer Michelle Smith sharing her inspirations. We checked out all the looks, picked our favorites, and took valuable style lessons away from each. We'll share them with you, just click on.

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Claire Danes, Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen all celebrate Fashion’s Night Out!

Claire Danes, Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen all celebrate Fashion’s Night Out!

Fashion’s Night Out took New York City by storm, and FabSugar went to all of the hottest parties!
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Fashion’s Night Out took New York City by storm, and FabSugar went to all of the hottest parties! We caught up with Claire Danes and Jessica Szohr at Saks Fifth Avenue, Alexa Chung downtown at Madewell, Jessica Alba at Ralph Lauren, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen at the Elizabeth and James Pop-Up Shop. Watch to see all of the action! On Allison: Costume Dept. Top

Free Frederic Fekkai Hair Products
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Get a Free Full-Sized Fekkai Styling Product Next Thursday!

Perhaps you've always wanted to try fancy Frédéric Fekkai products, but have never felt comfortable ponying up the cash for them.
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Perhaps you've always wanted to try fancy Frédéric Fekkai products, but have never felt comfortable ponying up the cash for them. Then, mark Aug. 26 on your calendar, because if you head down to the Fekkai counter in any Saks Fifth Avenue, you'll be in for a real treat.

Not only will you get a free hair consultation, you'll also get a full-sized Fekkai Advanced styling product. To participate, though, you have to register for the Fekkai Style Trial on the brand's website before the event, so make sure to get that together before you hit Saks.