Category Archives: Fashion history
Dress like Jackie (via Katie Holmes)
If you’ve ever blushed when someone’s told you that your look “is so Jackie,” you’ll love getting to shop one stop closer to the actual former First Lady’s closet. SeenOn.com released for final sale Katie Holmes’ wardrobe from The Kennedys, … Continue reading
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Michelle Obama outshines two presidents
“It’s wonderful how that dress renders two of the most powerful men in the world completely invisible.” ~”St. Valentine,” a commenter on Cathy Horyn’s NYT blog post about Michelle Obama’s stunning red and black Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown … Continue reading
Filed under Celebrity fashion, Fashion Fun, Fashion history, Fashionable Event
Carine Roitfeld leaves French Vogue
After a decade as one of the most powerful women in fashion publishing, Carine Roitfeld has left French Vogue. There are rumors that she was fired for causing an unmanageable rift between the Paris-based magazine and Balenciaga and for trading … Continue reading
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Don’t forget the crown
Brides-to-be have to pick the perfect dress, the right shoes, and of course, something blue. But what if you had to select just the right tiara to top yourself off? I hope this decision is left up to Kate Middleton, … Continue reading
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Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Probably a bit of both
Writer Pamela Keogh loves bringing vintage icons into today’s limelight: after all, they’ve got life and style lessons to teach us that we already find intriguing. Keogh’s new book — out today — is called Are You a Jackie or … Continue reading
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Yves Saint Laurent gets his own musical
Tom Ford’s now a director, practically every designer or editor wants at least a cameo on reality TV, Audrey and Shirley starred as Coco Chanel in fictional films, and now I guess the fashion musical is a logical progression? French … Continue reading
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No pants allowed in Paris
Did you know Paris has its own version of blue laws? And furthermore, did you know that it’s technically illegal for women to wear pants in Paris? The fashion capital — which is known as much for Audrey-style cropped pants … Continue reading
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Magazine covers as art (duh)
Above my desk, I have two framed pages from a black-and-white French Vogue editorial with Karlie Kloss as a gamine, gorgeous Coco Chanel. And that’ll clue you into reason #437 why I wish I was in Paris today, or anytime … Continue reading
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25 models of London fashion, from British Vogue
Who says the Brazilians and Russians are the prettiest girls in fashion? British Vogue is celebrating the 25 most fabulous faces of London fashion (with an exception for Natalia), from Twiggy to Naomi to Kate to the Lilys. And in … Continue reading
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Reason #37 why fashion is okay, even in a recession
Because it’s fun dressing like you’re in one. I’ve written about dressing for the depression several times on FSML, including embracing the 1920s and 30s as style inspirations. Designers have honored the historically poor era on the runway, Hollywood’s catching … Continue reading
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