Fashion & Style Daily News Digest

Their Eyes Were Watching… Your Apartment

We’re getting a bit of a Great Gatsby-Doctor T. J. Eckleburg vibe from the above–which is actually a lacquered wooden tray by Fornasatti. Survelliance-style home decor, anyone?

Francisco, Back to School!

What a looker! That’s none other than Francisco Costa, who spoke about his life, love, and the pursuit of happiness last night in a conversation at F.I.T. with Valerie Steele. No wonder the house was packed–hoardes of students and fans gathered to hear all about the storied alum’s rise to fashion royalty.

Last Toast of Moscow!

As many familiar faces like Carine Roitfeld are boarding planes to Moscow this week to see some of the best designers the city has to offer, they’ll be missing the two of the most prominent. That’s because Alena Akhmadulina and Igor Chapurin triumphantly closed Volvo Fashion Week in Moscow few days ago–and both made serious cases for mainstream respect and relevance. First, artistic St. Petersburg native Akhmadulina (three top looks) charmed the Gostiny Dvor audience with a surreal, equestrian-inspired collection, complete with unforgettable shoes, well-tailored jackets and skirts, and folklore-inspired colorful tops.

The Moscow front row then instructed their chauffeurs to take them to other side of town for Igor Chapurin (three bottom looks), who’s perhaps the city’s answer to Francisco Costa (but the Calvin Klein head doesn’t have a restaurant in his own name and a boutique in the middle of the Red Square). Chapurin turned his showing into a personal club, where the city’s most influential admired his seductive furs, sleek shiny separates, and flattering dresses. Our advice to editors who can’t make it to Moscow: catch Chapurin and Akhmadulina in Paris next season, where both names show.

Can this Tulle Save Venice?

©Patrick McMullan

In times like these, there is only so much saving that one can do, but on Friday night, hoardes descended to the Bowery Hotel to Save Venice, as it may be. With none other than Cho Cheng as the fashion sponsor, several ladies caught our eye–including one Anna Besedina. While this darling remains relatively unknown to Chic Report, she still deserves some virtual applause for braving this voluminous tulle confection at a cocktail party.

Weapons Of Glamour At Jimmy Choo Shoe Party - Frillr

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Weapons Of Glamour At Jimmy Choo Shoe Party Frillr, NY As I hailed a taxi headed to downtown reality, my friend Loren (pictured) looked over at me and said , if only every time I brought shoes, I could be transcended to a place like that. Jimmy Choo previewed their pre-fall 2009 collection to a group of …

Kingswood Fashion Show To Aid MS Society - Hartford Courant

Kingswood Fashion Show To Aid MS Society Hartford Courant, United States WEST HARTFORD - Kingswood-Oxford School students have organized a fashion show slated for Saturday that will benefit the MS Society. The event, called Couture for a Cure, begins at 7:15 pm in the private school's Roberts Theater. …

Dora the Explorer to grow up into short-skirt wearing fashionista … - Springfield News Sun

Dora the Explorer to grow up into short-skirt wearing fashionista … Springfield News Sun, OH By Kim Margolis Dora the Explorer is leaving behind the real jungle and all its travels and education for the urban jungle as the wildly popular animated character is going to be aged and turned into a long-haired, short-skirt-wearing fashionista tween …

Marc Jacobs's Perfume Moment - Allure Magazine

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Marc Jacobs's Perfume Moment Allure Magazine, NY Even the most jaded of the fashion elite go all wide-eyed when it comes to Marc Jacobs. And although he's best known for fashion stardom, he's no slouch in the beauty department either. He's created more than 25 fragrances over the past eight years—and …

Waiting List : Hunter & Jimmy Choo - Frillr

Waiting List : Hunter & Jimmy Choo Frillr, NY The Jimmy Choo and Hunter Wellington boots priced at just $395 are probably the chicest way to make a splash in the rain come April. The new Jimmy Choo and Hunter Wellington boots silenced the room at an exclusive preview. Get your name on the waiting …

Last Toast of Moscow!

As many familiar faces like Carine Roitfeld are boarding planes to Moscow this week to see some of the best designers the city has to offer, they’ll be missing the two of the most prominent. That’s because Alena Akhmadulina and Igor Chapurin triumphantly closed Volvo Fashion Week in Moscow few days ago–and both made serious cases for mainstream respect and relevance. First, artistic St. Petersburg native Akhmadulina (three top looks) charmed the Gostiny Dvor audience with a surreal, equestrian-inspired collection, complete with unforgettable shoes, well-tailored jackets and skirts, and folklore-inspired colorful tops.

The Moscow front row then instructed their chauffeurs to take them to other side of town for Igor Chapurin (three bottom looks), who’s perhaps the city’s answer to Francisco Costa (but the Calvin Klein head doesn’t have a restaurant in his own name and a boutique in the middle of the Red Square). Chapurin turned his showing into a personal club, where the city’s most influential admired his seductive furs, sleek shiny separates, and flattering dresses. Our advice to editors who can’t make it to Moscow: catch Chapurin and Akhmadulina in Paris next season, where both names show.

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