• Amahzing talks to Gloria Baume, the fashion director at Teen Vogue with seriously amahzing legs!
• Model Damaris Lewis talks with singer-songwriter Diane Birch about being a rule breaker, on stage and off.
• Teen blogger Jane Aldridge gives a glimpse into her strange new life.
• Phillip Lim answers the important questions in life and reveals his motto: “Some days peanuts, some days shell.”
• Prepare to have your mind blown: Anna Dello Russo lets Tommy Ton inside her apartment.
• The Huffington Post asked readers to vote on the best dressed and worst dressed at the Oscars. I accidentally voted backwards.
• Prabal Gurung has a blog!
• How to prepare your family in case of an attack by Naomi Campbell.
• Rosie Huntington-Whitely is the latest fashionista to blog her daily outfits for Vogue UK.
 British model Agyness Deyn has added another notch to her career belt: actress. Instead of making a cameo appearance in a Hollywood film, like many models have done, Aggy tested her acting chops in a 13-minute ‘film noir’ piece directed by Peter McGough for the luxury site, Nowness.com.
In the 1930s-set short, titled Mean To Me, Aggy plays a striking femme fatale who takes revenge after she is rejected by her smart-mouthed lover. Her acting is quite sweet and she even manages to invoke a tear towards the end. New York-based designer Zac Posen also lent his expertise to the film, creating the vintage-inspired gowns that Aggy wears throughout, which are all gorgeous and perfect for the film.
In June 2009, a British newspaper reported that Aggy had quit modeling, in order to pursue her acting career. Who knows if this is her way of moving into the industry, but it is a nice, slow start, a good way to test out her skills while still sticking to what she knows.
So, what do you think of Aggy’s glamorous, 30s-inspired do and Zac Posen’s designs? If you’re a lover of vintage, you’ll probably find some great inspiration in this film. Check out the full video at Nowness.com or watch it on YouTube.
It’s impossible not to love Andre Leon Talley: here he talks about Tyra, Michelle Obama and ANTM.
There’s a genius out there with the foresight to put together an entire blog devoted to quotes from Kelly Cutrone. My new daily read.
An interview with Anna Wintour’s predicted new protégé, Christopher Kane.
Celestine Cooney reveals her favorites.
What your ‘Lolita‘ cover says about you.
Erin Wasson reveals all about her ‘empire of dirt.’
The third part of The Future Of Fashion series: Hedi Slimane.
Apparently I’m not the only one who likes to look into people’s closets. Style Like U does too.
Perfection! Lorenzo Martone photo-blogs fashion week.
It seems that creating a haunting, dream-like film should go hand-in-hand with presenting a collection. Last week we took a look at Mara Hoffman’s whimsical short film and this week, Nowness.com are presenting Rodarte’s short film, Aanteni, starring Guinevere Van Seenus.
Billed as a “high-fashion techno-thriller,” the film was shot by Todd Cole, longtime friend of the sisters behind Rodarte. Set in the deserted grounds of the Space X jet lab in Hawthorne, California, the film features Van Seenus emerging on to the screen from water, clad in Rodarte’s signature crochet knits.
What do you think of this film? Does the haunting visual give you a better feeling of what the Mulleavy sisters were trying to create with their Spring 2010 collection?
FILM – Alice In Wonderland // Tim Burton’s adaptation of the Lewis Carroll book has inspired several Alice-themed jewelry collections, store windows and clothing designs and looks set to be the “Where The Wild Things Are” of 2010. With Johnny Depp in the lead role as The Mad Hatter, they’re off to a good start.
EVENT – Fashion Week // New York and London are over, Milan is taking place as we speak and Paris is set to begin later this week. The buzz around Fashion Week is always exciting. This season, several designers revived themes and designs from their previous collection, Anna Wintour stirred up some controversy in Milan and celebrities were noticeably absent from the front rows. You can’t escape the buzz!
MAGAZINE – Glossy // It’s a bit of a cheat, since we’ve featured Glossy Magazine on The Hot List before, but we’re more than enamoured with this London-based online magazine. The most recent edition features interviews with Nick Knight and Rosie Huntington Whiteley, so how can they really be missed?
IDEA – Hokey Croquis Fashionflat Sketchpad // This sketchpad is a tool for aspiring fashion designers and it comes complete with preprinted, proportional female croquis outlines that will disappear when you photocopy or scan. If you’re just starting out, or you want to revamp your design skills, this might be the best find ever.
DESIGNER – Isabel Marant // One of my favorite designers, Isabel Marant, is due to open her first New York store in the next few months. In the meantime, you can get your Marant fix from Net-A-Porter, who have just started stocking the Parisian label. While plenty of it is sold out, you can still grab an oversized lapis ring or a pair of feather drop earrings for a reasonable price.
MUSIC – Karen Elson // Gorgeous model Karen Elson is set to release her debut album this summer, which was produced by her musician husband Jack White. You can get a taste for her style with the teaser track “The Ghost That Walks” on her website, as well as watching the accompanying video. It’s dreamy, folky and has a Mazzy Star feel to it.
JEWELRY – ManiaMania // Set to launch soon, ManiaMania is a new jewelry line from stylist Tamila Purvis and art director Melanie Kamsler, two very fashionable Australians. Consisting of strong molten metal neckpieces and leather-and-crystal cuffs, the line was inspired by the 1973 film The Holy Mountain. Set to launch this summer (Australian winter), you should definitely be prepared.
TV – The Red Carpet Issue // Sundance Channel once again proves why they are the leaders of fashion television, with The Red Carpet Issue, a four-part documentary about the relationship between Hollywood and high-end fashion. Just in time for this year’s Academy Awards, the documentary features interviews with red carpet veterans like Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs and Milla Jovovich.
BOOK – Troubleshooting // New York writer (and part-time blogger for Urban Outfitters) Molly Young has just published a book entitled Troubleshooting, full of photographs, humorous vignettes and musings. Think of this book as your private view into the philosophical diary of a stranger, complete with art and designs by Chrix Luxton that put the finishing touch on her thoughts.
ART – WAFA Collective // WAFA (We Are Fucking Awesome) is a global artist collective that supports emerging artists, with members literally all across the world. The idea? To collaborate and inspire one another. All the art on the website was designed/created by two or more artists working together. The perfect way to make the world a better place.
 Late last year, American artist Alex Katz asked legendary Vogue editor Anna Wintour to sit for him, after he noticed her ‘lovely eyes’ in the documentary The September Issue. The result? A boldly-colored painting that is now set to go on display at London’s National Portrait Gallery.
“Painting Anna was like shooting fish in a barrel. There was no way I could miss it,” Katz said of the opportunity.
As for Anna, she wholly approved of the idea, saying: “I couldn’t think of a nicer way to spend the afternoon. We talked for two hours while he worked.” As for the bold use of mustard yellow? “I was pleased to see that he used a lot of color, which I adore,” Anna said.
While some say the portrait makes her look younger, I just think that it softens her. What do you think of the painting?
Anna Dello Russo has an apartment just for clothes. You WANT to read this interview.
Finally someone has compiled this list: Fashion Faux Pas That Make Men Undateable.
Vanity Fair speaks to The Sartorialist.
The Guardian anoints the ten best fashion bloggers.
A Mary Kate Olsen film parody.. There’s a whole series!
What RJ Cutler (director of The September Issue) learned from Anna Wintour.
Carine’s children speak out on growing up with an uber-fashionista for a mother.
Passport photos of the rich and famous.
If you didn’t make it to the Evolving Influence conference on fashion bloggers, here’s the video.
BOOK – CANYON OF DREAMS: The Magic & The Music Of Laurel Canyon by Harvey Kubernik // An insider’s look at the music and culture of California’s Laurel Canyon.
Bands like The Doors and singers like Joni Mitchell have all made a home in Laurel Canyon, the LA community known for its musical legacy. This book was written by a long-time LA resident, Harvey Kubernik, who personally knows several of the musicians featured in the book.
Thanks to these relationships, several musicians are speaking for the first time about Lauren Canyon and their time in the musical community, including the surviving members of the Doors and Slash, who grew up in the LA suburb.
If you were a fan of the film Almost Famous, or even got a glimpse of Laurel Canyon in the movie of the same name, you’ll love this book; it is definitely for fans of 60s/70s counterculture and especially the music. With a huge variety of illustrations and photographs to go with the stories, it’s definitely a trip back in time.
Canyon of Dreams can be purchased from Amazon for $19.77.
FILM – THE YELLOW HANDKERCHIEF starring William Hurt, Maria Bello, Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne // This road trip/love story centers is set in post-Katrina Louisiana.
Normally this isn’t the sort of movie that would entice me but there’s something about it that caught my eye. Maybe it’s the non-Twilight version of Kristen Stewart, who is always understated and subtle. Or maybe it’s that New Orleans has always been one of my favorite US cities.
It doesn’t matter. This is a story about three strangers – and two generations – who meet in a backwater town and embark on a road trip through Louisiana. Brett, an ex-con, tells Martine and Gordy about his lost love, while Martine and Gordy navigate their own love story.
This was an entrant at Sundance last year but has only just been released. While reviews have been mixed, a good road movie is always a winner in my mind and Eddie Redmayne is apparently set to be one of 2010’s breakout stars.
BOOK – GIRL POWER: The Nineties Revolution In Music by Marisa Meltzer // A look at the underground music scene of the early nineties.
For those of you who can’t appreciate Laurel Canyon, this book might be for you. Girl Power explores the riot grrrl scene of the early nineties; from fanzines to underground bands to politically active girls celebrating their role in society.
Leaving no girl unturned, this book explores the legacy of riot grrrl bands like Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney, solo artists like Alanis Morissette and Britney Spears and pop groups like the Spice Girls.
Perhaps more important than a look back at the past, it explores the roles of women in rock/music since the riot grrrl revolution and includes interviews with key women of the time, like Tobi Vail and Amy Ray.
Whether you remember the time or not, you will more than likely be inspired anyway; these girls paved the way for plenty of today’s musicians and this is what Girl Power celebrates.
Girl Power can be purchased from Amazon for $10.08.
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Spend an evening with tween fashion blogging sensation Tavi Gevinson or, better yet, her mom.
Kelly Cutrone was asked and she answered: the no-holds-barred interview with the PR guru.
Fashion’s 50 Most Fascinating (New Yorkers).
A sad look back at Alexander McQueen’s legacy: General Lee.
Not safe for work: The 10 Freakiest Men’s Underwear Commercials Ever. EVER!
Zac Posen fancies himself as an interior designer as well.
Peter Philips is the man behind Chanel Jade, the It Nail Color of 2009. Don’t you want to know his story?
Robert Duffy & Cathy Horyn reveal The Future Of Fashion (Pt 1 & Pt 2).
New York Fashion Week is mid-flight and if you were wondering what your fashion-status is, you can wonder know more: You Are Where You Sit.
- All The Right Moves by One Republic
- Hallelujah by Justin Timberlake & Matt Morris
- Kings & Queens by 30 Seconds To Mars
- Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan
- On Call by Kings Of Leon
- Paradise Circus by Massive Attack
- Uprising by Muse
- Valleys Of Neptune by Jimi Hendrix
- We Are The World 25 For Haiti by Artists For Haiti
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