Moda Operandi artistic director Taylor Tomasi Hill recently flew down under to check out the offerings at Australian Fashion Week and pick up new designers for Moda Operandi’s customers. While there, Taylor was captivated by major talent Josh Goot. Taylor tells us: “I am a huge fan of Josh Goot and have been for years! In this collection is his experimenting with new shapes and fabrics, introducing asymmetrical cutouts which give a really sporty sexiness to a classic skirt. I also love the way his prints add dimension to something as utilitarian as a puffer vest.” Given Taylor’s love for Goot, it is no surprise to learn that Moda Operandi is now holding a Josh Goot trunk show. Taylor’s favorite pieces include a flower bomb cocktail corset, a classic shirting sleeveless stripe dress, a quilted leather sports bomber, a flower brocade hooded vest, and a stretch drill sleeveless dress. To check out the collection, you can head to ModaOperandi.com now through May 31.
• Kate Moss has missed out on a place on the Walk of Fame in her home town of Croydon. [Vogue UK]
• The Chanel handbag of famous Russian agent Anna Chapman is now on display as part of new exhibition in New York. [Vogue UK]
• Priscilla Chan married Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday wearing a Claire Pettibone wedding dress. [Racked]
• Dolce & Gabbana provided the suits for the Chelsea Football Team’s Champions League campaign. [Vogue UK]
• Glee star Jane Lynch is hosting the Fragrance Foundation Awards tonight. [WWD]
• Julia Restoin-Roitfeld reportedly named her baby girl Romy Nicole Konjic. [NY Mag]
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- Belle & Clive: Kooba, Prada
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- The Sample Sale: Scarves for Every Season
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Last year, Free People introduced a collection of vegan leather apparel, which we were mildly obsessed with. This year, however, Free People is expanding to include vegan leather shoes and to say we are thrilled would be an understatement. The collection has a little something for everyone. For instance, for the upcoming summer, you will find slip-on sandals, while for the fall/winter season you will find fringed booties and more. There are six styles in total, so you are sure to find something you love. But best of all, you don’t have to be a vegan to get in on the action—these shoes are must-haves for everyone! Check them out at FreePeople.com now. Prices start at $110.
Hot Buy: Mini Dress ($159) by Pencey Standard
This French terry dress features ribbed banding at the crew neck and cuffs. On-seam hip pockets. Pleating at waist and darts at bodice. Sleeveless.
Jessica Alba graces the cover of Marie Claire’s June 2012 issue wearing a lace-up Versus dress. Inside, Jessica discusses being sexy and how being a mom and growing older has changed her outlook.
On being sexy: “I like to get positive attention. But if I have a choice between someone noticing in a negative way what I’m wearing and going, What was she thinking? or someone not noticing what I’m wearing, I would rather not make a statement at all and just have a good conversation instead.”
On her changed outlook: “Now that I’m older, I’ve learned how to own it, but I’m still not very overt. There are some women who dress for men. I dress for myself. It took me some time to get here. Being a mom and feeling grown-up have helped. Now if I’m going to wear something short, it has to have a high neck or a little sci-fi toughness to it, an edge.”
Also inside the June 2012 issue: a guide to sexy summer style. For more, pick up the issue when it arrives on newsstands on May 22 or head to MarieClaire.com.
Here is Freida Pinto, posing at the L’Oreal and Cannes Film Festival 15th Anniversary Dinner in Cannes, France, last night. For the event, Freida donned a gorgeous silk Paco Rabanne dress, which she paired with beige pumps. Freida rarely takes a wrong turn and this is another great red carpet outfit. What do you think of this look?
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In an Opening Ceremony store near you waits a collection that is part preppy, part sporty. Yes, the latest Keds for Opening Ceremony collection has arrived and it has a preppy spin that is perfect for summer. Key pieces include: a navy printed tea dress with a Peter Pan collar; a lightweight colorblock sweater; a pair of lemon yellow cropped trousers; a tailored jacket with black trim; a white tennis dress buttoned down the front; and a green-and-blue gingham tea dress. In other words, this is your complete wardrobe if it is an easy and breezy summer you are looking forward to. To check it out, head to an Opening Ceremony store. Prices start at $70.
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