Helena Christensen wears sneakers naked!

Reebok decided that they would launch their new EasyTone Trainer with a very memorable advertisement. They convinced 41-year-old model, Helena Christensen, to strip down to nothing but their sneakers. The campaign is super sexy and I think many men will end up putting this ad on their wall. 

GOLD HAWK CAMISOLES

A MUST HAVE ITEM FOR THIS SUMMER IS GOLD HAWK'S SILK CAMISOLE. THE CAMI HAS VINTAGE LACE LINING DETAILS AND LOOKS GREAT WORN WITH JEANS (AS SEEN ON GWEN STEFANI BELOW) AND LAYERED UNDER A JACKET. GOLD HAWK'S SILK CAMI RETAILS FOR $97.00.

Trend Alert: Maxi Skirts

The ever-changing hemline has returned to its original state, with designers such as Ralph Lauren, Richard Chai, Fendi, and Peter Som all showing maxi skirts. The return of the maxi skirt can be seen in prints, pleats, and super sleek styles. This is a must have look for Fall.

Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolio throw party at Hollywood's Soho House

Kate Bosworth, Chloe Sevigny and Lisa Love hosted a party for Valentino's Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolio at LA's exclusive Soho House. The 200 plus guests enjoyed cocktails and dancing provided by Paul Sevigny and a special performance by Chief. Everyone in attendance rocked Valentino. Kate Bosworth opted for a sleek pair of red leather pants while everyone else wore dresses. 

Prada's "Print-Inspired" Collection

Prada's latest collection called the "print" collection was inspired from one single 1950s dress. The collection features a shoulder bag and flats in a variety of silk and cotton prints.

Drugs found in Alexander McQueen's Body during Time of Death

Here is an article from WWD that talks about the late and great Alexander McQueen's untimely and unfortunate death.

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LONDON — Depression, anxiety, and work pressure all contributed to the suicide in February of Lee Alexander McQueen, according to the London coroner investigating the case. 

But it was also clear McQueen died of a broken heart at the final blow of his mother’s death.

On Wednesday, Paul Knapman, M.D., presented his findings to about 30 people — including members of McQueen’s family, his friend Annabelle Neilson and the press — at Westminster Coroner’s Court here and officially closed the inquest.

After hearing evidence from McQueen’s psychiatrist, his housekeeper and police who investigated the case, Knapman concluded the designer “killed himself while the balance of his mind was disturbed.”

The court heard McQueen’s body was found by his housekeeper, Cesar Garcia, hanging from a belt in a wardrobe at his apartment in Green Street, Mayfair, the morning of Feb. 11. 

A postmortem found he died from asphyxia due to hanging, while toxicology reports found “significant levels” of cocaine in his blood, along with Zopiclone, a prescription sleeping pill, and Midazolam, a tranquilizer. There were also lacerations to his wrists, and a knife and dagger were discovered in the designer’s bedroom and bathroom. A laptop in McQueen’s bedroom had an Internet page open displaying a page that asked the question, “When someone slits their wrists, how long does it take for them to die?”

Knapman paraphrased a note written by McQueen that was found at the scene. “It could be described as saying his goodbyes,” he said, adding the last lines read: “Please look after my dogs. Sorry, I love you. Lee.” The designer had three dogs.

“It was obvious what he intended,” Knapman added. The note was written on the back of a book called “The Descent of Man,” a series of pencil drawings by the artist Wolfe von Lenkiewicz that depict Darwin-inspired images such as Marilyn Monroe with a horse’s body and a Jesus-like figure with a butterfly in place of a head. McQueen’s final ready-to-wear show for spring 2010 counted Darwin among its inspirations.

The crowd was told it was not the first time McQueen had attempted suicide. Stephen Pereira, McQueen’s consultant psychiatrist, told the court that on two occasions, in May and July of last year, the designer had tried to overdose on sleeping pills and painkillers. Pereira described these attempts as “cries for help.” Pereira added that when McQueen was referred to him in July, he found he had a mixed anxiety and depressive disorder.

“He was certainly very pressurized by work,” said Pereira. “It was like a double-edged sword. It was the only area of his life he felt he had achieved something, but after a show he felt a huge comedown. It gave him a high, but also a severe low.” Pereira also said that McQueen felt “let down by friends who had taken advantage of who he was.” 

Pereira prescribed McQueen antidepressants and referred him to a clinical psychologist, but he soon stopped taking the drugs and failed to appear at many of the appointments made with the psychologist. Pereira also stressed the impact on McQueen of the death of his mother, Joyce, on Feb. 2. “He was very close to his mother,” said Pereira. “[When she died] he felt that link had gone from his life, which made his life very difficult.”

Summing up the evidence, Knapman noted that “it is such a pity for a man from a modest start, who rose to the pinnacle of his profession in only a decade, to die in such tragedy,” he said. “It seems that he had a past history of self-harm, and no doubt fueled by cocaine, he resorted to desperate measures.”

Robert Polet, president, chief executive officer and chairman of Gucci Group, which owns a majority stake in McQueen’s label, and Jonathan Akeroyd, ceo of Alexander McQueen, issued a joint statement Wednesday following the inquest: “Today is a difficult day for all of us who knew and worked with Lee. Whatever the circumstances of his passing, Lee will be remembered by all of us who had the privilege of calling him a colleague and a friend as a rare talent, a true genius and a brilliant creative force, who has left us with a legacy that we will honor and cherish.”

McQueen’s family issued a statement through their lawyers: “Today’s inquest has obviously been very difficult for the family, as we are still coming to terms with the loss of Lee in such tragic circumstances. Those who were privileged to have known Lee will cherish the memory of him for all their lives. Lee was also a much-loved brother and son and we miss him terribly. We will make every effort to keep his memory alive.”

Gilt Groupe Expanding

The Gilt Groupe, an online company that started off dominating the women's fashion scene, has now mentioned that it is expanding into the city. Over the past year, Gilt has introduced Gilt Men's, Gilt Travel, and even an I Phone application, that offers exclusive deals within each category. It's newest offering is deals within the City. Gilt City will offer deals on restaurants, salons, and other lifestyle businesses throughout NYC. 


According to the article written by Fashionista's Lauren Sherman, "Initial deals have included 50% off dinner at Rouge Tomate and 50% off packages at Vartali Salon, a midtown spot beloved by Gilt founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson." 


I think it is very exciting that Gilt has been able to dominate the area of online sales in a time where the economy is so unstable. 

Knock-offs: from small designers to mass market

Here is an interesting article I found about how high end designs are entering the mass market.

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The article discusses how small designers are having their designs knocked off by mass retailers and sold for a fraction of a price. the article also discusses the idea of copyrights, patents and trademarks and says how it can only protect big businesses. So, basically small designers have no protection over their designs.

Zac Posen for Target Lookbook

Zac Posen for Target Lookbook

Karl Lagerfeld Coca Cola Advertisement

Karl Lagerfeld has a limited edition Coca Cola Light bottle and for the advertisments, Lagerfeld shot model Coco Rocha sipping on the cola drink while looking quite sophisticated. 

Zoo Spring 2010 starring Liu Wen and Kristina Krivomazova

Photographer Aneta Bartos captures models Liu Wen and Kristina Krivomazova in Zoo's Spring 2010 Issue. She creates a vintage look emphasizing fragility and youthfulness.