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Gottex Spring '09 Preview 08/28/2008, 12:00 PM Celebrated swimwear brand Gottex will be showing on Monday, September 8th at the tents in Bryant Park and we have a sneak peak of their new Spring 2009 collection. Designer Gideon Oberson goes for Global Glamour with h... Read More FASHION EXHIBITION: VF Style and Fashion Director's FIRST- "Shot in Sicily" NYC 08/28/2008, 04:35 PM If you love fashion, parties, art (honestly, who doesn't?) and live in New York City, you'll be excited to know about a new photo exhibition opening September 10th. Famed photographer Mark Seligers 401 Projects and Vis... Read More AJ Crimson Birthday Party 08/27/2008, 12:43 AM Monday night, members of the hip-hop community came out to celebrate the birthday of celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson at the Addidas store in SoHo. The party was hosted by recording artist LaToya Luckett who wore a pur... Read More Cuddle up with Karl Lagerfeld 08/22/2008, 06:29 PM Or his bear-likeness anyway. If smelling like Karl, listening to his favorite music and wearing his clothes wasn't enough for you, then thank your shining stars that German toy company Steiff is further immortalizing La... Read More Crocs in Vogue!? 08/22/2008, 04:24 PM I never thought I would type the words above. In my mind, pigs would fly and Tyra Banks would leave television and turn to living a quiet life of knitting socks in Montana before Crocs, the most hideous and loathed of a... Read More Accessories bulk up for Fall 08/20/2008, 03:38 PM With the recession on everyone's minds and lips, it's not hard to understand why chunky costume jewelry is making such a huge comeback for this Fall season. While it seems that many women are turning to staple wardrobe ... Read More WeTV Tries to Get Game 08/19/2008, 03:29 PM WeTV, the network for women, has just announced their plans for a curious new style show that is a cross between The Take Home Chef and Jeopardy with a splash of Fashion TV. Entitled, She Got Game, the show bombards uns... Read More Louis Vuitton launches 'Damier Graphite' 08/16/2008, 11:27 PM The venerable house of Louis Vuitton has unveiled an updated version of its 120 year old Damier Canvas checked design. Called Damier Graphite for its black and gray checked pattern, the collection is aimed at urban, sop... Read More Justin Timberlake bringing 'sexy' back to New York Fashion Week 08/12/2008, 10:34 AM Fashionistas with a thing for Justin Timberlake will be in for quite the treat this Fashion Week as the singer is set to perform not only at this year's Fashion Rocks, but also at the runway show of his design label, Wil... Read More A Vending Machine for 'hotheads' 08/01/2008, 05:18 PM If only this was available in every office building, who knows what stress-induced meltdowns might be averted? The Anger Release Machine was created by artists Katja Kublitz and Ronnie Yarisal. Just insert your money a... Read More Roberto Cavalli for Coca-Cola 08/01/2008, 03:20 PM Roberto Cavalli has designed a collection of limited edition Coca-Lite (Diet Coke) bottles that will be available only in Italy. They follow his celebrated aesthetic of animal print--zebra and leopard. From a marketing... Read More Halston to show at the MoMA for New York Fashion Week 08/01/2008, 02:49 PM The newly revived Halston has faced a roller-coaster ride back into the ivory halls of fashion since Harvey Weinstein decided to back its rebirth a year ago. From the departure of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe as creativ... Read More Justin Timberlake on the cover of Fashion Rocks 07/30/2008, 03:25 PM Justin Timberlake was chosen to appear on the cover of Condé Nast's annual Fashion Rocks issue--a free September supplement to subscribers of any of the media giant's magazines. While the issue itself look like th... Read More Shane and Shawn throw a ladies' night 07/25/2008, 02:21 PM Wednesday night, the fashionistas of SoHo packed into the Shane and Shawn boutique on Mulberry Street for a ladies' night of pampering and shoe shopping.The event was hosted by the chic Jillian Lewis of Project Runway's ... Read More Pamela Anderson is a "Girl on the Loose" 07/22/2008, 03:22 PM Pamela Anderson is following in the late Anna Nicole Smith's footsteps by opening her life up for an observational documentary show on the E! Channel. Cameras will follow her around and be allowed access into both her h... Read More Get on the waitlist for Lindsay's Leggings 07/21/2008, 03:04 PM It seems like Lindsay Lohan's new line of leggings are hotter than the iPhone 3G. Apparently, the collection dubbed 6126 after Marilyn Monroe's birthday, has already sold out at at Los Angeles boutique Intuition as well... Read More Karl Lagerfeld's New Gender-Neutral Fragrance 07/18/2008, 05:34 PM Karl Lagerfeld has developed a new gender-neutral collection of fragrance, entitled Kapsule. Lagerfeld decreed to WWD, There is no gender in perfumes anymore. There are three scents to be sold under the label, each in a... Read More "The Queen Goes Green" 07/18/2008, 04:53 PM What's a vegan fashionista to do when their eithics prohibit them from going out and buying the latest Marc Jacobs bag but they still want to go out looking and feeling fabulous? That's where Vegan Queen comes in. Think... Read More Proenza Schouler's New Shades 07/18/2008, 03:43 PM The first images of Proenza Schouler's granny-tastic sunglasses have just been revealed to the world. There is a 'shade' of mystery and anticipation surrounding the eye-wear collection as they will not actually be show... Read More Kimora Lee's Fabulosity for JC Penny 07/16/2008, 01:43 PM Kimora Lee Simmons celebrated her Fabulosity for JC Penny line last night at Hiro Ballroom. Large sparkling chandeliers, put up specially for the show, hung from the ceiling to set the mood while champagne and hors d'oe... Read More CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Announced 07/15/2008, 04:26 PM The Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the finalists for the 2009 CFDA Awards. The finalists are Richard Chai; Jason Wu; Alexander Wang; Irene Neuwirth; Albertus Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus; Alejandr... Read More Christian Siriano gives us a moment of his time 07/14/2008, 04:41 PM Christian Siriano spoke to Details as a part of their 60 seconds with segment in which revealed his plans to squeeze every last penny and second of his fifteen minutes of fame. Asked about how he felt about the cultural... Read More Claudia Schiffer to be the new face of Dolce and Gabbana 07/14/2008, 04:20 PM 38 year old supermodel Claudia Schiffer has signed on with Dolce and Gabbana for an upcoming advertising campaign. Despite her age, she has recently appeared in ad campaigns for Salavatore Ferragamo and Chanel. Girl's ... Read More John Galliano Resort Collection 2009 07/12/2008, 07:23 PM John Galliano toned it way down for his 2009 Resort collection, shown in Paris last week. Instead of the highly eccentric and bizarre fashion for which he is so well known under his own label, the clothes were markedly ... Read More Vivienne Westwood liked Sex and the City after all 07/12/2008, 03:35 PM You may recall that legendary designer Vivienne Westwood caused a bit of a furor back during the début of the Sex and the City movie when she was believed to have said that the movie was boring and not very fashio... Read More Gucci Resort Collection 2009 07/10/2008, 05:27 PM If you watched the Gucci's resort collection, streamed live on the internet from Rome on Tuesday, you might have thought you were watching a taped recording of a 1970's fashion show. Indeed, everything from the silky Ju... Read More Watch Gucci Cruise Collection, Live! 07/08/2008, 01:00 PM Just a reminder: The Gucci Cruise Collection will be streamed live on the internet at 2pm EST. In honor of its 70th anniversary in Rome, Gucci is staging a full-scale fashion show at the Italian capital. Since I couldn... Read More Taco Bell gets 'frozen' 07/07/2008, 10:52 PM In honor of the Frutista Freeze, Taco Bell hired the infamous prankster, Charlie Todd, to freeze a grand opening event at a suburban Taco Bell. Todd is the man behind the viral-marketer's dream, Impr... Read More Vogue Italia/Naomi Campbell photoshoot 07/06/2008, 03:37 PM Images from Naomi Campbell's photoshoot in the much-hyped Vogue Italia issue with all black models have been posted on the magazine's website. Don't expect, however, to admire the shoot because of the beautiful designer... Read More Valentino Couture Fall 2008 07/03/2008, 06:25 PM Alessandra Facchinetti's début couture collection for the Valentino house was one that managed to both remain true to the maison's dignified history and style while infusing Facchinetti's own vision and and creati... Read More Elie Saab Couture Fall 2008 07/03/2008, 04:08 PM Elie Saab stated that the inspiration for his Fall 2009 collection came from the Sistine Chapel. To that effect, there was certainly a renaissance classicism in the flowing chiffon goddess gowns for which Saab is so cel... Read More Chanel Couture Fall 2008 07/02/2008, 02:12 PM While we might have suspected that the one of a kind gown designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Anna Wintour to wear at the Met Costume Gala might be a preview of the Chanel Couture collection, shown yesterday at the Grand Pala... Read More Armani Prive 2008 Couture Collection 07/01/2008, 06:36 PM Elegant, powerful and classic: all words that describe the 2009 Armani Privé collection, the couture label of the Armani Empire. Almost entirely set in tones of black and white with shades of gray, the clothes ev... Read More Christian Dior Couture Fall 2008 07/01/2008, 12:59 AM John Galliano put on a breathtaking show to end all shows, and even absolve him of the sins of his men's collection. The dresses were firmly rooted classic couture tradition but also possessed an air of ground-breaking ... Read More The new wave of celebrity interns 06/30/2008, 02:39 PM The Style Network, not wanting to be left out of the latest wave of reality shows detailing the lives of interns in the fashion world, has announced their own search for candidates to compete for a spot at a 'top fashion... Read More Jill Stuart Resort 2009 Collection 06/29/2008, 05:23 PM Jill Stuart debuted a micro-collection of flirty, feminine clothes that marked a significant departure from her most recent Fall 2008 collection. Indeed, it would be hard to guess that it was the same Jill Stuart who, j... Read More Giorgio Armani 2009 Resort Collection 06/27/2008, 05:26 PM Giorgio Armani's resort collection was everything a woman should be: sophisticated, confident and a little quirky. The clothes evoked a powerful woman who knows who she is and where she is going. Could it be that Mr. A... Read More Alicia Keys performs in The Blonds at the 2008 BET Awards 06/25/2008, 03:11 PM Alicia Keys lit up the stage with more than her majestic vocals with The Blonds' Fall 2008 Black Swarovski Crystal Bodysuit. Funnily enough, this is the same top that the fabulous Phillipe Blond wore to the Blond's Fall... Read More Colette to arrive in New York 06/24/2008, 04:25 PM The celebrated, ultra-chic, hipster Parisian boutique will be coming to New York come September 6th. Any branché person knows of the boutique as stylish staple on Rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré and considers it... Read More Bernardaud Spring/Summer 2008 Collection 06/21/2008, 09:19 PM Bernardaud is a French jewelry company, famous for their porcelin objets de désir. At an event hosted by Robert Verdi on June 20th, they unveiled their new Spring/Summer '08 jewelry collection, consisting of geom... Read More Barbara Tfank Resort '09 Collection 06/20/2008, 03:13 PM The Barbara Tfank Resort collection is a refreshing and updated take on the best of 60's 'mod' fashion that will certainly be a hit with the chic, Upper-East Side socialites and the 'ladies who lunch.' Pieces like taste... Read More The Independent Handbag Designer Awards 06/19/2008, 03:13 AM Tonight Yuli and I attended the second annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards, hosted by Handbag Designer 101. The event, which has been unofficially referred to as the Handbag Oscars, the Indy CFDA Awards and even ... Read More When every detail matters 06/13/2008, 03:58 PM We all know AXE as the makers of the pseudo-deodorant, pseudo-asphyxiation inducing body spray, forever linked in my olfactory memory to the junior-high locker room. A new product has come along though that will change ... Read More Last Minute Father's Day Gifts 06/12/2008, 03:35 AM As we know, Father's Day is this Sunday and if you haven't gotten your dad anything, don't feel too bad, there's still time! If you're out of ideas, go back to the basics and get him something he can actually use (that ... Read More Jenni Kayne Resort 2009 Collection 06/10/2008, 06:50 PM The new Jenni Kayne Resort Collection brings not to mind the woman spending her summers in the Hamptons or even island-hopping in Greece. Rather, the mostly muted and neutral palette combined with minimalist, subversive... Read More iPhone 3G Officially Announced 06/09/2008, 04:03 PM Rumors have already been swirling about the next generation of iPhones, but today Apple officially debuted the iPhone 3G. The new phone is not only twice as fast as the old version, but is also only $199, a significant ... Read More Versace inspired uniforms at Empire State Building? 06/06/2008, 05:20 PM As part of a $500 million renovation to restore the Empire State Buildings 1930s glory, new Art Deco-inspired uniforms are rolling out for staff this summer to kick off the season in style. The dapper uniforms are made t... Read More Own a piece of Sex and the City history! 06/04/2008, 05:36 PM Own a piece of SATC history by bidding on a stunning outfit that was worn by Kim Cattrall in the #1 movie in the country! Cattrall, Lighthouse International's POSH® Celebrity Chair, generously donated the ensemble sh... Read More The 'Party for a Purpose' 06/04/2008, 02:37 AM Fashion and charity came together last night to fight HIV/AIDS. The Party for a Purpose, hosted by bobi clothing and Keep A Child Alive was held at the chic, Upper East Side boutique Caravan, nestled in a garden alcove ... Read More Are you a Billion Dollar Babe? 05/27/2008, 05:51 PM For our friends in Los Angeles, the Billion Dollar Babes blowout sale is coming to your city! Here is the lowdown: Billion Dollar Babes is returning to Los Angeles for a sparkling Spring Sale on Saturday May 31. Escada... Read More My love affair with Sex and the City 05/27/2008, 03:57 AM I began watching Sex and the City right around age sixteen when we finally got digital cable with On Demand in our house. Ever since watching that very first episode, Ive been hooked. What began as a guilty pleasure (I... Read More Gift Bags for Good event 05/13/2008, 11:56 PM Tonight was the Gift Bags for Good event at the W Hotel in Union Square. The fundraiser was held to benefit Clothes Off Our Back and Water Partners International.Guests were treated to a delightful array of cocktails an... Read More FIT Senior Class Fashion Show 05/12/2008, 10:37 PM The senior class annual fashion show at the Fashion Institute of Technology took place today in front of an audience of press, faculty, and interested parties. The show was split into several collections encompassing sp... Read More Tracy Reese launches new website 05/10/2008, 02:18 PM Tracy Reese has launched a fabulous new website where you can browse through her collection of fashion and accessories and even shop the line. This puts Tracy Reese at the forefront of designers to truly embrace the int... Read More Dina Bar-El 05/09/2008, 03:24 PM My first encounter with Dina Bar-El and her eponymous label was when I was working at the Intermezzo Trade Show earlier this week. Our booth was right next to hers and I couldnt help but be captivated by her presence. ... Read More The Fashion World: Behind the Scenes 05/06/2008, 08:20 PM Have you ever wondered how department stores or boutiques decide what clothes to carry and how these decisions get made? Lucky for you, I am currently working at the Intermezzo Tradeshow as a showroom representative and... Read More 5 Best Runway Songs 04/26/2008, 05:19 PM Music and fashion are so intertwined that it's impossible to argue that they don't influence one another. How can we imagine the disco 70's without the big platform heels, glitter and other kitsch or 90's rock without t... Read More Armageddon: Crocs High Heels 04/21/2008, 12:37 AM Yes, you read that correctly, the maker of the world's ugliest shoes has come out with another affront to fashion and decency. While the shoes themselves wouldn't be bad if they were destined for an orthopedic store spe... Read More Spring Jeans 04/19/2008, 05:11 PM Sitting in Central Park last Thursday as the temperature reached into the 70's and the sun had reemerged from its long hibernation like a liberated child from fat camp, it was clear that after much anticipation and waiti... Read More Flight 001 04/13/2008, 11:21 PM If you are part of the jetset élite or even just flying home for your cousin's wedding, you should check out Flight 001, a boutique travel store that could easily have been stocked directly from Q's lab.Besides a ... Read More How To Dress While Abroad 04/10/2008, 01:13 PM When traveling abroad, you are a representative of your country. Like it or not, you are judged based on your appearance and interactions, and your perception will either fuel or help dispel cultural stereotypes.Doing as... Read More "You Wear It Well" and "Let's Talk Colorado" Events 04/07/2008, 01:18 AM So things have been pretty busy recently. On Monday night, I attended You Wear it Well, an event hosted by Diane Pernet (of A Shaded View on Fashion) at the Tribeca Grand. There was quite an interesting mélange of... Read More Agendas 03/30/2008, 05:31 PM As I had previously written in a post about Moleskin Notebooks, I do not believe that a blackberry or PDA can take the place of a good, trusty notebook or agenda. As the new year creeps up, you might ... Read More Raw Denim Jeans 03/26/2008, 12:35 PM One of the biggest trends in jeans at the moment is raw denim, referring to jeans that have not ever been treated or washed with chemicals. While at first they are stiff and almost feel like a corset for your legs, they ... Read More Cardigan Update 03/23/2008, 01:55 PM I feel like I am at a stylistic impasse with the cardigan. In short, it's becoming once again rather passé, going from a cool revival item to a ubiquitous one, worked over by everyone from Gucci to Gap. On the oth... Read More John Varvatos Skin Care 03/11/2008, 12:44 AM I was recently sent samples of John Varvatos new mens skin care line which aims to provide modern, masculine products to the man of today who cares about personal grooming, but is probably overwhelmed or intimidated by t... Read More EMG 'Everything Must Go' Sale! 03/06/2008, 03:33 PM I just got an Email about EMG' s designer sale here in New York so for those of you in the city, I' d recommend checking it out this Saturday in the Tribeca Grand Hotel! Men and women will be able to find ... Read More Le Bar 02/26/2008, 10:24 PM One of the coolest places in Paris is the Hôtel Plaza Athenée. The hotel is visually stunning and the entire place exudes an undeniable Parisian chic and sophistication, which I only wish could be replicated ... Read More Fabbies Blogger Awards 01/31/2008, 11:00 PM My blog, SavoirVivre New York, was recently nominated a Fabbie Award. Manolo the shoe blogger as well as other established fashion and lifestyle bloggers created the Fabbies in order to showcase the ... Read More Does your printer match your shoes? 01/25/2008, 01:07 AM Even in the world of iPhones and Bang and Olufsen, technology still has not reached the point where it integrates functionality with beauty at every turn. If we have the know-how to create a phone or... Read More Sartorial Crimes: Johnny Depp (again) 01/12/2008, 02:15 AM I have previously critisized Johnny Depp because of his extremely poor judgment on all things sartorial, but I really should have reserved my vitriol for this most recent red carpet appearance. In a feat that I would hav... Read More Get into lounge music 01/08/2008, 12:20 AM One of the most relaxing things after getting back from a day of work is to throw off the shoes and put on some good chill tunes to just unwind to. My most recent music acquisition was Federico Aubele's Gran Hotel Buenos... Read More Using toner 01/02/2008, 04:31 AM Toners are an often neglected part of skin care and before doing some research on them a while back, I had no idea as to their purpose. They tend to be more 'deep cleaning' than normal cleansers and also have the effect ... Read More Marvis Toothpaste 12/27/2007, 07:38 PM Marvis is an Italian toothpaste brand that turns brushing your teeth from a banal, Sisyphus-like chore into something that is actually rather enjoyable. Besides the cool, retro packaging, the flavors are quite palatable.... Read More Who wore it better? 12/13/2007, 01:13 AM Amy Winehouse or the octopus?... Read More Faux Pas: Johnny Depp at Sweeney Todd premiere 12/08/2007, 03:47 AM I am beginning to believe that Johnny Depp can do nothing right stylistically. Put aside for a moment that the proportions on this suit are completely wrong and the pants are clownishly baggy; the shoes he's wearing look... Read More No Glove, No Love 12/05/2007, 01:08 PM As is almost de rigeur in men's style, restraint and utility always trumps overly-accessorized and superfluous pieces. These gloves from Marni should be the new standard when it comes to gloves. They have no unnecessary ... Read More The perfect V-neck shirt 12/03/2007, 01:01 AM For the young men who live on a staple of stylish, slim jeans and a V-neck T-shirt, do yourselves a favor and upgrade past Hanes to these immaculately designed ones from Bruce Field, a French boutique for men's and women... Read More Faux Pas: Zac Efron at the DVD release of High Musical 2 11/28/2007, 12:17 AM Maybe I should go easy on Zac Efron, he is after all just only nearing completion of his awkward, middle school phase. On the other hand, I think his poor execution of this outfit could be a beneficial lesson in restrain... Read More Faux Pas: Brad Pitt succumbs to bad style 11/15/2007, 02:19 AM I am normally very supportive of Brad Pitt's (more likely his stylist's) choices regarding his red carpet garb, and believe that he generally remains one of the better dressed men in Hollywood. This outfit here though, ... Read More The Proverbial Safety Blanket 10/28/2007, 03:29 PM When many of us were babies or toddlers, we had some sort of blanket or stuffed animal that we took around with us everywhere. These objects made us feel secure and comfortable; when we had them, we f... Read More Reorganize your life 10/25/2007, 11:14 AM During my last day in France, I was trying to pack a year’s worth of my life into two suitcases only to find that I had superfluous amount that, no matter how much I space bagged, would not be able to... Read More Santa Maria Novella, it's not just a church in Italy 10/24/2007, 05:15 PM If you really want an amazing grooming or cleansing experience, there are no better products than Santa Maria Novella. The brand, created by 16th century monks has such a rich history, a video of which can be watched her... Read More

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