Derek Lam debuted at Fashion Week in 2003, sending out a collection that would mark a new era in crisp, clean, American sportswear. He redefined the classics, crafting a cool line of looks that felt utterly modern thanks to smart tailoring and attention to detail. What remains in each reincarnation is an unmistakeably chic aesthetic — effortless, easy, and utterly wearable pieces. He loves Read more

Derek Lam's Spring 2012 collection counted modernist architect Richard Neutra as an influence, and the beauty inspiration followed suit. Hair was pulled back into ponytails with clean, smooth lines; makeup echoed the bronzes and yellows of Neutra's settings in California. Read on to see how the look came together. Read more

Derek Lam was California dreamin' for his Spring 2012 collection, invoking "mid-century louche and luxury," according to show notes. Think Palm Springs, Frank Sinatra, and Angie Dickinson by the pool, and you have the inspiration for Lam's upbeat collection that still carried his signature clean lines and classic silhouettes. '60s geometric prints enlivened pencil skirts, and colors like canary Read more

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen joined Diane von Furstenberg yesterday for the CFDA's biannual membership meeting held at DvF's studios. The girls are longtime members of the designer organization, though they were nominated for their first award from the CFDA just a few months ago. Mary-Kate and Ashley are in the Big Apple focusing on their fashion endeavors while their little sister, Elizabeth Read more

Last night in New York, Rachel Bilson hosted a fashionable block party to celebrate Derek Lam's exclusive dress collection for eBay. The party spilled out from his Soho store onto the street, where four NYC food trucks doled out burgers, dumplings, and ice cream to partygoers, which included Zoe Kravitz and Rose Byrne. Rachel, having just landed from her whirlwind trip to France where she Read more