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Fab Read: The London Cut, Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring

FabSugar — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:22 PDT

As you know, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's contemporary line, The Row, is named after the famous Savile Row of London, a shopping street in central London known for its custom-made tailoring. If you're curious as to why the twins were intrigued by that particular district, then pick up The London Cut: Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring by James Sherwood ($17). It presents both the style and story of a street that continues to inspire fashion today. Icons of Savile Row's past include Cary Grant and John Lennon, and Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen were both trained there.

Michelle Williams Checks Out Mulberry With Lizzy Olsen, Lana Del Rey, and the Downton Girls

Allie Merriam — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:24:55 PST

The front row at today's Mulberry Where The Wild Things Are-inspired show during Fall Fashion Week, held at Claridge's Hotel, was star-studded. Michelle Williams held court in the middle of a celebrity array that included Lizzy Olsen, singer Lana Del Rey, and two of the female leads from Downton Abbey, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael - are you excited for the Downton Abbey season finale this evening?

Holding down things on the guy side was Thor and War Horse actor Tom Hiddleston, who was lucky enough to catch a few minutes with Michelle Williams and pose for photos with an arm around Michelle Dockery. After checking out what creative director Emma Hill sent down the runway, the group reconvened for a special dinner at the Savile Club. Chef Tom Aikens presided over an all-British meal. Lana Del Rey is the night's performer, and also had the recent honor of Mulberry naming their "Del Rey" bag after her.

Nonoo Fall 2012

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:18:39 PST

Misha Nonoo's rich, refined Fall collection was inspired by the impeccable tailoring of Savile Row and paid a quiet homage to French cinematic legend Anouk Aimée and Francoise Sagan's 1958 film Bonjour Tristesse. In addition to her signature jackets, the recent Rising Star Award winner showed collared blouses in hammered silks, paired with perfectly cut trousers and luxe fur accents - conveying the importance of silhouette and form in each look.

Trends: Brightly colored trousers and button-up blouses, hexagon prints, bell-shaped hems, fur accents.
Colors: Teal, plum, crimson, navy.
Key Piece: We love the combination of a navy peplum jacket, printed pants, and red heels.
Accessories: Minimal chic; colored suede heels and snoods.
Who Would Wear It: Polished, put-together fashion darlings like Olivia Palermo and Jaime King.

Listen to Jay-Z Honor His Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter in "Glory" - and Read the Sweet Lyrics!

Allie Merriam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:10:33 PST

Jay-Z wrote a song to honor his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter! In record time, Jay got together the lyrics and music for "Glory," which even features some audio from the little one.

In the track, Jay refers to Blue as "God's gift" and "the most beautifulest thing in the world." The new dad rapped, "Words can't describe what I'm feeling, for real." He goes on to say "my greatest creation was you." He also writes about Blue's conception in Paris, and alludes to him and wife Beyoncé Knowles having experienced a miscarriage in the past - take a listen below, and check out the full lyrics after the jump.

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Want to Smell Like Needles? Well, You Can

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:00:00 PDT

I love Penhaligon's fragrances, but its new scent, Sartorial ($135), is enough to put a person in stitches. It's supposed to smell just like the interior of famed Savile Row tailor's shop Norton & Sons. Lest you think the notes must be something suitably Old Boys Club like tobacco smoke, leather, and cedar, though, the fragrance is said to "evoke the masculine scent of sewing machines, needles, wool, and cloth." I don't know how, exactly, sewing machines are distinctively "male," but I'm even more curious about how the presumably metallic notes and textile odors blend into something wearable. Are you intrigued by this one, too, or will you leave it to the well-dressed (and well-heeled) gentlemen of London?