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Cynthia Steffe Makes Sophisticated Changes
Ever since designer Cynthia Steffe left her namesake brand in December 2006, the label has been going through an identity crisis. But today, after a full year on the job, creative director and executive vice president of design Shaun Kearney has taken the brand in a sophisticated direction. "The contemporary market as a whole is much more sophisticated and edgy than it once was," said Kearney.
Friday Fab News Roundup!
- Lookbook: Cynthia Steffe — Nylon
- Gianfranco Ferre and Valentino announces menswear collection — Vogue UK
- Back to his heartland: Giambattista Valli's Italian odyssey — IHT
- The Capital plays "hide the label" — New York Times
- Luxe labels are the way forward — Telegraph UK
- Alexander McQueen creates full Puma line — Vogue UK
- In the lap of luxury, Paris squirms — IHT
- Cavalli for sale! — FWD
- What will Michelle Obama wear to the inauguration? — Times UK
- Inside the mania for fashion as art — WSJ
- Nike's Liberty — Vogue UK
Trend Alert: Two Toned
Sadly, not all of us can pull off this Armani Prive tonal black strapless gown. But all can be inspired by its two toned appeal. A bit Jekyll, and a bit Hyde, these pieces deliver some style surrealism.
Look of the Day: Oy for Ombre!
cosmic flash told herself she wasn't going to participate in this trend but pictures tell otherwise. She broke down and went oy for ombre! The bow in front adds a different twist to her dress and I love the yellow bag.
Trend Alert: Off Shoulder Styles
What's your favorite body part? On you, I mean. One of mine is my shoulders.
On Our Radar: Lord & Taylor Going Strong
Everyone from Gap to Target to H&M have recruited major designers to create less expensive lines for their brand, so what's stopping Lord & Taylor? Nothing. The department store tapped Tuleh (left) designer Bryan Bradley to create an exclusive line called Bryan by Bryan Bradley in April and the feminine and affordable pieces have already hit stores.
Designer Spotlight: Whistle & Flute
Whistle & Flute, a collaboration between Yoon Chang and Je-Won Hwang, is based on the melding of masculine and feminine. The sharp lines of a 1960s London gangster meets the sexiness of Anita Pallenberg, an actress, model, designer and onetime common-law wife of Keith Richards.
Yoon moved from Toronto to NYC to attend Parsons School of Design and was singled out from her graduating class to be a part of Cynthia Steffe's design team.
Trend Alert: Three-Quarter Sleeve Coats
I know what you're going to say: three-quarter sleeve coats were the toast of fashion town last Fall. That is correct. But can you blame designers for not giving them another go?
Trend Alert: The Chain Gang
Here's a trend for fans of both the nautical look and bling - myself included! Chains evoke a luxe, cool and even humorous message; they are a fancy way to wear a tough metal. Whether poolside or shipwrecked, I know I wouldn't mind a little chain action from Will Turner.Trend Alert: Rockin' Ruffles
Ruffles, ruffles glorious ruffles! You know you're a girlie gal when you have a thing for ruffles. In this week's Life & Style we see which celebs favor this feminine detail.
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