POPSUGAR Style & Trends

H&M's Sustainable Paradis, Steven Alan's Fashion Week Return, and Junya Watanabe's Loewe Line

Robert Khederian — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:34:46 PST

Vanessa Paradis is the new face of H&M's environmentally friendly clothing line Conscious. [NY Daily News]
Loewe and Junya Watanabe are collaborating as part of a joint initiative meant to strengthen relations between Spain and Japan. The first pieces from the collaboration will be unveiled during Watanabe's upcoming Paris Fashion Week show. [Vogue UK]
Dita Von Teese will wear custom Alexis Mabille at the debut of her new burlesque show in Los Angeles next month. [The Belfast Telegraph]
Barneys Chelsea Co-Op may be closing, but rumor has it the retailer is searching for a prime spot in downtown Manhattan for their next flagship. [The Shophound]
Giorgio Armani has opened a new women's-only retail concept in Paris to showcase the designer's couture accessories. [WWD]
Azzedine Alaïa has signed a fragrance and makeup deal with Beauté Prestige International. [Telegraph]
After last season's break, Steven Alan will return to the New York Fashion Week schedule - and this time he's presenting at Lincoln Center. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Betsey Johnson, however, has decided to cancel her usual Fashion Week show. [The Cut]

Photos Courtesy of H&M.

Victoria's Secret's Headdress Controversy, Dree Hemingway's Debut, and the New Face of Loewe

Robert Khederian — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:15:51 PST

All the bits that are fit to print - here, in our daily news roundup.

Remember the Native American headdress Karlie Kloss wore in the Victoria's Secret show last week? The brand has released an apology to those who may have taken offense: "We sincerely apologize, as we absolutely had no intention to offend anyone. Out of respect, we will not be including the outfit in any broadcast, marketing materials, nor in any other way." [Fashionista]

Karolína Kurková has revealed her reasons for participating in Naomi Campbell's reality series, The Face: to help young models avoid the insecurities she faced early in her career. "Having someone to give you that confidence and tell you that you're beautiful makes a huge difference and makes you work harder," she says. [Vogue UK]

The apartment of Russian model Irina Shayk has joined the list of Hurricane Sandy victims. [NY Post]

Penélope Cruz has been tapped as the new face of Loewe. [Elle UK]

Michael Kors has pledged $1 million for Sandy relief through the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. [WWD]

In honor of the holidays, Christian Dior will be decorating the windows of Printemps Haussmann with bespoke dolls wearing exact replicas of iconic Dior designs. [Vogue UK]

Dree Hemingway makes her debut on the big screen with Starlet, in theaters nationwide today. See the trailer below. [Modelinia]

Loewe Spring 2013

Melody Nazarian — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:27:36 PDT

For Spring 2013, designer Stuart Vevers was all about sporty luxe. Chic leather pencil skirts were juxtaposed with varsity jackets that came in a variety of colors and prints. Hoods also gave dresses and coats a seriously sporty feel. Safari-inspired pieces, like a cargo vest and dress with oversize pockets, were also sprinkled throughout the show for variety. Thigh-high slits, sheer fabrics, and crop tops gave Loewe's latest line a sexy undertone, while the olive green, bright red, black, and yellow color scheme was serious-slash-spunky.

Loewe Spring 2013

Brittney Stephens — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 17:23:28 PDT

An organic color palette of black, sand, and rust set the stage for Loewe's Parisian-chic Spring 2013 collection. Designer Stuart Vevers brought a crisp minimalism to the runway, offering up chic bra tops, formfitting pencil skirts, hooded leather jackets, and sleek laser-cut suede lace pieces like trench coats and shift dresses. Vevers found inspiration for his collection in Gala Dalí, the wife and muse of Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí - a woman whose mystery and sex appeal was trumped only by her sense of adventure. The designer captured that fearless spirit in travel-worn utilitarian pieces like a low-cut suede safari dress and artfully draped hooded coats and introduced a new spin on ladylike dressing. It also makes perfect sense that the Loewe Spring '13 collection was styled by another strong, daring woman with a glamorous edge - Carine Roitfeld.

Gisele Bundchen's Baby Bump Gets the Cool Treatment Via Denim Cutoffs

Melody Nazarian — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:36:04 PDT

Gisele Bundchen and her adorable baby bump did some shopping in Boston wearing a white crochet top with sexy denim cutoffs. The supermodel accessorized via a brown suede Loewe bag, nude ankle-strap ballet flats, and aviator sunglasses. A few delicate gold jewels added subtle shine to Gisele's summertime look. Before the warm-weather season ends, mimic Gisele's latest outfit by pairing a white crochet top with your denim cutoffs, then finishing off with neutral accessories. Come Fall, match your crochet top with wide-leg jeans and a trench coat for a '70s-chic vibe.

Zoe Saldana's Colorful Dotted Top Screams Fun - Score It Here

Melody Nazarian — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:40:03 PDT

Zoe Saldana was spotted, literally, wearing this superfun Splendid colorful dotted top ($85) with these Citizens of Humanity high-waisted skinny jeans ($218) in LA over the weekend. The actress also sported nude patent flats, a pair of Loewe sunglasses, and a dark-red suede tote bag. What we love so much about Zoe's top is its versatility - it looked fabulous with casual jeans, but would also look great tucked into a sleek black pencil skirt for work. Then matched up with leather bottoms, the polka dots would gain major edge. Shop Zoe's exact top and jeans now to get her look now!

Found: Make Jessica's Metallic Jacket and Peach Jeans Your Spring Go-Tos

Mandi Villa — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:03 PDT

Jessica Alba was all business with notebook in hand while leaving a studio in LA, but her subtly colored denim - a huge departure from the loud jeans she's recently been sporting - was nothing but fun. The actress paired peach J Brand skinnies with a crisp white button-down and topped it off with a metallic Joe's Jeans jacket that's perfect for Spring. She completed her look with snakeskin moto boots, '80s-inspired sunglasses, and a fuchsia Loewe crossbody bag - snag a similar style from the label here. Make Jessica's jacket and jeans your Spring go-tos, then for an alternative to her look, layer the jacket over a fancy black frock for evening, and pair the peach jeans with a tank for the weekend.

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Loewe Fall 2012

Christina Perez — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:39:14 PST

>> The message was black leather - and lots of it. It was there in nearly every incarnation and in an endless array of textures - pebbled, hammered, matte, and laser-cut. Silhouettes were boxy and '60s-tinged on top and knee-length and full-flared on the bottom, making for a combo that felt downtown and chic - especially when paired with the house's terrific new box-bags. In shiny textured calfskin, they were real knockouts.

Jessica Alba Takes Her Love of Bright-Colored Denim to Paris

Mandi Villa — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:57:12 PST

Jessica Alba has been sporting an array of colored denim lately from yellow to neon green and now bright pink. While strolling the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, Jessica channeled her inner spunky girl by styling bright pink skinnies with a black coat and matching ankle boots. Her vibrant Loewe shoulder bag adds extra flair, as does the bright yellow striped sweater we chose for her. The gorgeous actress proves not only that bright colors can be fashion forward, but that there are also a variety of ways to inject them into your everyday style.

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Put a Little Spring Into Your Winter Step Like Zoe Saldana

Mandi Villa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:55:04 PST

The weather may be drab, but that is no excuse to stash your colorful duds in the back of your closet. Take a cue from Zoe Saldana, who injected a pop of Spring into her Winter look while out and about in LA. She started off with distressed denim and suede western booties, then wrapped a vibrant scarf over her eggplant sweater. Gradient shades and a two-tone Loewe bag rounded up her strolling style. Try a striking bag, sweater, or accessory to instantly brighten up your Winter wardrobe.

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