FASHION INSIDER
So ::SM:: Subscribers – News Update! The latest report fromVogue seems to be contrary to what we believed about Kanye enrolling into school.
Rather than rephrasing the article – Check it out for yourself at: VOGUE.COM
Best,
::Stacee Michelle::
Word on the street is that Kanye West has applied to Central Saint Martins College in London to obtain a Master’s degree in Fashion! I guess this ‘college drop-out’ had a change of heart!
He hasn’t been accepted yet; surprisingly the school is making him interview and proceed through the whole application process! He most recently flew out to London to speak with the head of the program, Professor Louise Wilson, who has guided the career of many of Britain’s top designers including the late Alexander McQueen.
I am sure that the college is teetering on whether or not to accept Kanye. Although it would gain a lot of publicity for the university, it also poses a great risk of damaging the schools credibility. The school isn’t hurting for more celebrity representation – THE CLASH, M.I.A., JARVIS COCKER, members of the SEX PISTOLS and STELLA McCARTNEY are all former students of CSM (The Sun).
So what do you think they’ll decide?
Accepted or Not Accepted… you are greatness already happening!
Best,
::Stacee Michelle::
First recognized for designing at Chloe, Phoebe Philo has taken her design talent to Celine as Creative Director and has since made a golden statement ever since she began.
Phoebe has a gift for making the “It Bag”. One of her specialties this season is the “Boston Bag”, which has topped the charts as one of the must-have bags for 2011. From multi-color to nude, you can not go wrong with this shoulder accessory! Spotted on celebrities and fashionistas across the globe, Celine has made an international presence in designing the perfect day-to-day handbag.
Not only can you carry everything you need for the day (and night) in it, but you will look stylish doing so! The sleek design makes it a signature piece to accent any outfit.
Check out some styling options for the ever-so-lovely…”Boston Bag”…
::SM:: Subscribers – Please feel free to send me one of these handbags at anytime!
With of without this bag (even though it would be nice to have it!)…You are greatness already happening!
Best,
::Stacee Michelle::
photos: cover image, blue boston bag: , black bag: , tan:
Christian Dior just announced today that John Galliano has been fired from the company; effective immediately!
On Monday, Galliano was caught on video slurring racist and anti-Semitic remarks at a Paris cafe. CEO of Christian Dior, Sidney Toledano, stated that “I condemn most firmly the statements made by John Galliano which are a total contradiction with the essential values that have always been defended by the House of Christian Dior.”
Verbal assault charges were filed and sent to Paris Police. Whether or not the prosecuting office deems his actions worthy of charges could take weeks or even months!
He is certainly an innovator and fashion mogul – I don’t believe this rant will result in a loss of respect for his art, however, there is no excuse for the degradation of others. Guess we’ll be waiting for the apology video next; hopefully this one will be prejudice free!
When you walk in respect… you are greatness already happening!
Best,
::Stacee Michelle::
When doing my daily review of “What’s happening in fashion”, I was ever so amused by a photo feature on Vogue.com. It was posted at the beginning of NY Fashion Week, capturing the ‘Fashion Week Essentials’ needed for the grueling schedules of editors, stylists, models, designers and more. Once Vogue and The Coveteur (a new website) got the list of fashion key players, they asked them to assemble their essentials for a portrait shot by Jake Rosenberg.
By linking up with The Coveteur, Vogue was able to really showcase some ‘enviable and informative’ photos!
Check them out!
Does age really matter when it comes to fashion?
The CFDA releases a list of guidelines designers are encouraged to follow in an effort to make the most healthy model selections for runway.
Diane Von Furstenburg, CFDA president, discovered that one of her girls (Hailey Clauson) had slipped through the cracks and was under the age of 16. Realizing the mishap, she wrote a letter to her fellow colleagues apologizing for mistakenly stepping outside the CFDA guidelines:
…”I was horrified and terribly embarrassed. From now on I will instruct my casting people to demand IDs. I encourage you to do the same.” …
15 yr old Hailey Clauson has graced the runway for numerous designers since her debut at NY Fashion Week in Sept 2010. That season she ended up walking for ADAM, Z Spoke by Zac Posen, and Calvin Klein shows and went on to walk for Gucci, Versace, Christian Dior, Lanvin, Hermès, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton. She is currently a face of Gucci and DSquared2 (nymag.com).
With the immense use of Hailey Causon it’s apparent that designers are more concerned with the “look” than the actual age of the model.
What are your thoughts? Do you think an age limit should be enforced for runway models?
Whether your 15 or 51.. you are greatness already happening!
Look forward to your comments!
Best,
::Stacee Michelle::
photos: nymag.com & style.com
