La Perla Cocktails & Discounts Event (L.A.)

La Perla invites you to a special cocktails & discounts event at the Beverly Hills Boutique. For a good cause, percentage of sales going towards the Clothes Off Our Back organization, hosted by Perry Reeves.
Wednesday, April 1st, 7-9pm
at 433 North Rodeo Drive (xSanta Monica Blvd & Brighton Way)
RSVP to rsvp@laperlafashions.com

Hayden-Harnett Sale (NYC)

Hayden-Harnett Sale
Up to 80% off women's apparel, handbags, clutches, wallets
Wed. April 1st through April Fri. April 3rd
11am-7pm
at 16 W. 36th St. Suite 501 (btw 5th & 6th Ave)

Who's Next For Bill Blass?

"It's been a very good year for Richard Chai, following his well-received Fall women's collection and the Spring 2009 launch of his men's line, which was celebrated last Thursday at Barneys New York. Now, it appears the designer's star will rise even higher. Several industry sources have indicated that he is in talks with the new owner of Bill Blass, Peacock International Holdings, about the creative director position at the house. "I'm afraid we can't comment at the moment," said a Chai spokesperson of the rumors. "We can't comment on who we're interviewing for the position," Peacock's executive vice president of licensing and sales Scott Patti told The Daily. He did, however, confirm that the announcement of a new creative director will be made in a month or so.

Chai, an industry veteran with a loyal following that caters to both downtown and uptown clientele, began his career launching the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection. He then moved on to TSE before launching his eponymous collection in 2004. Chai won the Ecco Domani award in 2005, and in 2008, he was named one of the ten finalists in the running for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. Chai proved his mass appeal by designing a capsule collection for Target's Go! International brand last fall.

Bill Blass Couture abruptly closed on December 19, when parent company Nexcen Holdings (which acquired the Bill Blass brand in February 2007) let go 80% of its 34 employees. Ten days later, Nexcen sold the remainder of the label (which continues to operate about 20 licenses) to Peacock International Holdings for approximately 10 million dollars. The Wall Street Journal reported that Peacock is angling to relaunch the Bill Blass collection in the next 9-12 months, following a 6-month embargo period that was a term of their contract with Nexcen. "Michael Vollbracht was terrific--they were all pretty good, but there was some conflict that (they seemed to have) with the company," Patti told the Journal at the time. "You need somebody with a vision that really ties in to the Bill Blass DNA--and you need consistency, someone who will be in place beyond a year or two." " - Fashion Week Daily

Ed Westwick is wearing nothing underneath...

Ed Westwick is everything Scottish at the Dressed To Kilt runway show in New York City.

Where the Wild Things Are

The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind...

Tom Hanks is producing the anticipated adapted film, Where the Wild Things Are , directed by Spike Jonze. The film debuts October 16th....why so far away? The children's story by Maurice Sendak is one of the most memorable, creative and favorite of all time. All time.

March Favorites...from NYC to Paris to Milan

The Sartorialist

Sarah Silverman for Boy by Band of Outsiders

Elizabeth and James Jewelry Collection

Elizabeth and James collaborated with Robert Lee Morris for a well-thought out, crafted and very stylish jewelry collection.  A lot of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen personal style comes into fruition and thankfully at affordable price points.  View and buy the collection here. 

Not Who You Are, But Who You Wear

Reese Witherspoon in Rodarte

Marisa Tomei in vintage Christian Dior

Nicole Richie in Zandra Rhodes

*photo by Patrick McMullan

Fergie in a Gucci shirtdress

Emanuel Ungaro Sale (NYC)

Emanuel Ungaro Sale

Up to 75% off ready-to-wear, shoes & accessories

Wed. March 25th & Thur. March 26th 

10am-7pm

at 12 W. 57th St. (btw 5th/6th Ave)

Anna Sheffield & Bing Bang Jewelry Sample Sale (NYC)

Anna Sheffield Sample Sale

Jewelry from Anna Sheffield & Bing Bang collections

Thurs. March 26th and Fri. March 27th 

12-7pm

at 153 Lafayette St. 4th FL (xGrand St) 

212-925-7030

Marchesa Sample Sale (NYC)

Marchesa Sample Sale

Up to 80% off on gowns and cocktail dresses

(Sans the cold weather, spring is off to a good start)

Wed. March 25th (8am-7pm) to Thur. March 26th (8am-6pm)

at the Warwick Hotel 

65 W. 54th St. 2nd FL (x6th Ave)

Menswear Monday: Nautica FW '09

"Naval and fisherman influences provided an overall theme for the fall collection, with outerwear a key focus for the season, said Julia Ripperger, vice president of merchandising and product development. The lineup included trenchcoats and sportcoats in waterproof fabrics, heavy-knit sweaters and two- and three-button tailored suits with slightly shorter jackets and slimmer pants." - David Lipke / WWD

Matthew Williamson for H&M

Matthew Williamson for H&M debuts on April 23rd.  So far, the spring/summer collection is filled with bright, jeweled tones, silks, ruffles and it's a no-brainer, the seasonal jumpsuit.  

Heart on a Monday...Katherine Fleming

Katherine Fleming designs handbags that are modern and timeless equipped with versatility.  The Parson's grad was inspired by the artwork on the walls from her childhood home in Miami Beach, Florida to create her signature line, which includes pop colors like cobalt blue.  A former accessories designer for Tory Burch, Katherine Fleming's first collection is sold at Barney's New York and Opening Ceremony.  Click here to shop.

Kiki De Montparnasse Sale/Champagne Party (L.A.)

Kiki De Montparnasse Sale/Champagne Party

Up to 75% off lingerie & accessories

Saturday, March 21st (11am-7pm) and Sunday, March 22nd (12pm-6pm)

at 8280 Melrose Avenue 

RSVP: 323-951-9545 or email salon@kikidm.com

Amarcord Vintage - East Village Sale

Amarcord Vintage Sale

East Village outlet is closing...

Gucci, Versace, YSL, Chanel...

Friday, March 20th thru Sunday, March 22nd and Friday, March 27th thru Sunday, March 29th 

12pm-6pm 

at 84 E. 7th St. (btw 1st & 2nd Ave)

Rogan Does Loomstate for Target

Rogan Gregory's delivers Loomstate, its second capsule collection for Target, which will be in stores in one month.  Just in time for an eco-friendly sweltering summer!