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Fab Flash: Alexander Wang Drops Namesake Line For Bill Blass
Between losing Peter Som and its couture business, the house of Bill Blass endured major drama last year — but there's a light at the end of the tunnel. The latest news indicates that Alexander Wang, our favorite designer in '08, has dropped his namesake line to be the new creative director at Bill Blass. Sources revealed Som — pictured left with Wang — was in uproar when he heard the news describing Wang as, "A backstabbing friend who would do anything for the right amount of money."
Fab Flash: The End Of Bill Blass
UPDATE: NexCen Brands Inc. has officially sold Bill Blass to Peacock International Holdings for $10 million. On the downside, Bill Blass Ltd., manufacturer of the Bill Blass Couture line, filed Chapter 7 with a Manhattan bankruptcy court.
Which Eva Mendes The Spirit Look Is Most Fab?
Evan Mendes, Scarlett Johansson, and Paz Vega have been touring the world, promoting their new flick, The Spirit. Eva has been the one to step it up in a major way with her abundance of colorful frocks. While most of her dresses came from Bill Blass, the actress played around with bright hues and fun patterns.
I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf
B's mom Elinor has found a new man, and Blair is less than happy with her mother's choice. Never one to crack under pressure, she remained fashionably calm as she plotted to break up the lovebirds. Her ivory Bill Blass ruffle halter and black Giuseppe Zanotti satin pumps was the perfect mix of fun and elegance.
This Just In! Peter Som Resigns From Bill Blass
Peter Som has just resigned from his position as the creative director of Bill Blass. The company, which has been under financial turmoil, made a decision to forgo participating in Fashion Week in September. This was reportedly the last straw that lead Som, who has only been with the company for one year, to leave the company.
Behind the Seams: Nordstrom Fall 2008 Designer Preview
Seeing runway photos is not nearly as enticing as seeing the clothes live, and Nordstrom's Designer Preview 2008 reiterated that fact. For example, Bill Blass's gray/black tulle-bodice strapless dress — you know, the one Anne Hathaway wore at the Get Smart premiere — literally came to life before my eyes on the catwalk. While I admired it on Anne, I fell madly in love with it that night because I saw the way the bottom half of the dress danced as the model pranced down the runway.
Which Anne Hathaway Get Smart Look Is Most Fab?
All eyes were on Anne Hathaway this week. Mainly because she dumped her delinquent boyfriend right before he got arrested — too close for comfort if you ask me. But my eyes have been admiring her range of looks promoting her new comedy, Get Smart.
Dress Me Up: Resort Lady With a Tramp
Bow-tie blouses aren't groundbreaking, but I've noticed a resurgence of them lately, particularly in 2009 Resort. As always, they're super ladylike, but now they're mating with oversized sequins, hip-hugging skirts, statement shoes, and rounded aviator sunnies. In other words, they've gotten a injection of cool.
Resort Trippin', Part II
Are you feeling the heat? I hope where you are it's a beautiful, sunny day. If not, these Resort looks will cheer you up, like they did me.
On Our Radar: Bill Blass Adds Handbags to Brand
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Bill Blass creative director, Peter Som, has already used his creative genius to revitalize the brand's ready-to-wear, and now he is adding designer bags to the Bill Blass couture label as well as Bill Blass Collection handbags.
Not surprisingly, Som had the right idea from the very beginning. “I wanted them to be really luxurious, timeless bags,” he said.
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