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May 04

The Met Costume Institute Gala Is Tonight!

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The Met Ball is tonight, and in addition to the excitement of who’s wearing (and bringing) who there’s the event’s theme, “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion,” which explores the industry’s perception of beauty and the power that models have in influencing the fashion of their generation. This year’s event is chaired by Marc Jacobs, and co-chaired by Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, and Anna Wintour, and the models and icons featured in the exhibit include Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Shalom Harlow, Kate Moss, Amber Valletta, and Iman, among others. You can see the exhibit for yourself at the Met’s Tisch Galleries between May 6th and May 9th. And now for the gossip– Karl Lagerfeld: not attending! Kate will wear Marc! Coco is *gasp* not going with Zac Posen! It’s going to rain! Naomi Campbell might not show! Oh my… I must stop reading Page 6. For updates go to Modelinia!

May 01

Gap’s Latest CFDA Collab: Alexander Wang!

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Got Alexander Wang taste on a Gap budget? Soon, you’ll actually be able to do something about it- something that doesn’t involve eBay and shady Forever21 knockoffs. Following in the footsteps of previous Gap collabs like Pierre Hardy, threeASFOUR, and Phillip Lim, Wang will debut his Gap collection in stores on June 16. So what can we expect the guru of grunge to do with a traditional white shirt? Absolutely nothing, according to Gap’s Executive Vice President of Design, Patrick Robinson. The collection instead will focus on khaki, and as of now the standout piece will be a khaki motorcycle jacket that will retail for under $100. I’m not sure what’s more distant, the last time I wore khaki or the last time I set foot in the store (even though it’s on every corner), but who knows, maybe I’ll be falling into Gap for some cheapy collab action. Will you? [Teen Vogue via Fashionologie]

Apr 22

Matthew Williamson For H&M Arrives In Store Tomorrow!

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For many of us, the closest we’ll ever get to a Matthew Williamson dress is seeing it in pixel form on WireImage. Until now! You’ve probably heard about the designer’s collaboration with H&M, so if you like what you’ve heard thus far, you may want to get yourself to one of the select H&M stores because the collection arrives tomorrow, April 23rd! We’ve got our eyes on that structured pink dress with studded belt and that buttery soft cropped brown leather jacket. If you can’t make it to one of the stores, or simply hate the long lines, don’t worry- finding them marked up on eBay later in the day is not your only option! Williamson is releasing a second collection for summer to all H&M stores, set to arrive May 14th. Click here to see the spring collection!

Fun fact: the H&M studded belt retails for a mere $49.90 and is wonderfully reminiscent of the original, $995 Matthew Williamson studded belt that’s sold out on Net-a-porter. Scoop it up!

Apr 15

YOOX Launches Eco-Friendly YOOXYGEN Initiative!

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In celebration of Earth Day (that’s April 22 in case you didn’t know), international fashion e-tailer yoox.com is introducing its latest endeavor, YOOXYGEN. The initiative will be an ongoing part of the YOOX site devoted to selling ethically conscious products and reducing the carbon footprint left by shipping orders to customers. In addition to eco-friendly and sustainable products, YOOXYGEN will also showcase designer collaborations, featuring limited edition items for YOOX customers. Think along the lines of fashions from Stella McCartney, vegan shoes from Camper, eco-sustainability books from Phaidon, accessories from Carmina Campus by Ilaria Venturini Fendi, and rare Brazilian jewelry line Caboclo. Another part of YOOXYGEN is Leny, an eco-brand which will support Al Gore’s Climate Project, helping raise awareness of environmental crises and global warming through the sales of totes and t shirts designed by fashion designers and icons. Click here to find out more about YOOXYGEN!

Apr 13

Style News: Trovata Takes Forever 21 To Court

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Forever 21 is one of those stores you love to hate, and hate to love. I get it– it’s tough to argue with a chain that allows you to cash in on a (sure to be fleeting) trend for nine dollars and change. Trends are fair game in the fashion world– in fact, the industry thrives on them. But what happens when it’s more than a trend that you see hanging on those overpopulated racks? Forever21 is no stranger to accusations of copyright infringement, and we’ve all seen dresses in prints that are no coincidence- Diane von Furstenberg, Anthropologie, and Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers have all sued the store for stealing their designs, and rightly so. Trovata, the first label to actually take the fast fashion retailer to court, has a tougher case to make: while the Forever 21 versions are too uncanny to be original, no prints or graphics were copied– just button placement, striping, and stitching– so while the designs (seven of them to be exact) were blatantly ripped off, there’s currently no legislation to prohibit chains like Forever 21 from doing the same. The CFDA is working to push copyright laws to cover the appearance of entire articles of clothing (rather than specific elements) but Congress is stalled on the issue, and critics say this type of amendment would restrict apparel design and hinder the competition that keeps the industry alive.

What do you think? Is Forever 21 guilty here? Is stricter copyright legislation necessary to deal with these situations? Feel free to comment with your thoughts!

Picture: Forever 21’s designs are on the top row, Trovata’s are on the bottom.
[via The Cut and WWD]

Apr 08

See Miranda Kerr At The Launch Of Victoria’s Secret’s New Dream Angels Push Up Bra!

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To celebrate the launch of Victoria’s Secret’s latest bra, the Dream Angels Push Up, VS Angel Miranda Kerr appeared at the new flagship Lexington store yesterday to pose for pictures with fans. The store (on 58th and Lex) was decorated with garden and ballet motifs in sensual silk fabrics as a way of recreating the setting at the Ballet de Fleurs collection shown at the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The bra itself features Memory Fit technology and conforms to your shape for the most comfortable fit ever, not to mention amazing lift and of course, romantic lace detailing. It’s available in beautiful spring shades like Bella, Lily Lavender, Evening Blush and Cyclamen, in sizes 32A – 38D. Miranda also be kicked off the Victoria’s Secret “I Love You Mom” sweepstakes, where you can log on to www.VictoriasSecret.com/LoveYouMom and enter for a chance to win the ultimate NYC getaway, plus a VS shopping spree for you and your mom! Shop for the new Dream Angels Push Up now at Victoria’s Secret!