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Jun 08
Congrats to Rodarte for their CFDA 2008 win of the Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent (Womenswear). Kate and Laura Mulleavy are favorites of the Fashion INTELLIGENTSIA because not only do they make the most ethereal dresses in the world, but they both also hold degrees from UC Berkeley. They hold the essential characteristics of the fashion intellectual.
Since they live in the area I grew up, I hold them especially dear because they didn’t leave behind the charm our towns so undoubtedly posses. New York City might have fashion week, but we will always have The Huntington Library and Gardens.
LABELS: CFDA, Fashion, Pasadena, Rodarte, San Marino, The Huntington Gardens
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Apr 08
Did you remember what today is? Oh yes, today is the launch of the CFDA Gap Design Editions. I didn’t miss out on Rodarte & Thakoon last time, and I am not missing out on Phillip Lim & Philip Crangi today. Most of the collection can be found online, but it seems you’ll have to brave the rest in the store. For you L.A. readers, I know the Grove carries this collection, but act quick or you’ll be stuck with limited sizes, say only XS or XL.
If you are doubting whether you should buy something or not, simply remember – if it is good enough for Amy Sedaris (pictured), surely it is good enough for me! She was sporting a Philip Crangi cuff bracelet last night at the launch, and to my jalousie also sporting Crangi as a date. We love him, but we love her more.
LABELS: Amy Sedaris, CFDA, Philip Crangi, Phillip Lim, the Gap
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Mar 08
Lets be honest, none of us want to step foot into The Gap, much less be seen near the store. I’m still trying to forget how they were allowed to tarnish Audrey in that ridiculously annoying ad! All of that will change (for at least a month) on April 15 when the Gap rolls out to hysterical ladies, women, and girls its second edition of designs brought in by CFDA nominees/winners. On the marquee we have 3.1 Phillip Lim, Michael Bastian, Band of Outsiders, Threeasfour, and Philip Crangi.
Lets cut to the chase, it will be Phil we’re after. Reports have indicated that unlike 2007’s limited release – which forced me to visit the Grove, hello Rodarte? – there are specific designs by Lim that will be available at all GAPs. He will have four pieces, all at a $78 steal. From what I’ve heard, I am keeping my eye out for the bell-sleeve ruched shirt.
Lets not forget the models: (my faves) Chanel Iman, Irina Lazareanu, Jessica Stam, & (the rest) Lilly Donaldson, Du Juan, Doutzen Kroes, Catherine McNeil, Anja Rubik. Each one will be wearing a piece in the GAP’s ad campaign, which will proudly be displayed in their windows. Will there be another Vogue feature? I am sure.
LABELS: CFDA, Phillip Lim, the Gap
