Monthly Archives: October 2008

Ratings for ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and ‘Stylista’ Sink This Week

October 31, 2008 – 11:00 am


Anne Slowey
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Barack Obama’s infomercial Wednesday night might have stolen Tyra Banks’s America’s Next Top Model viewers. About 800,000 fewer people watched this week &#8212 when the girls were in Amsterdam, no less &#8212 than the previous week. A smaller Top Model viewership might have hurt Stylista’s ratings, too. That show’s audience was 30 percent smaller than the season premiere the week before. Either that or the show just, um … yeah. [Entertainment Weekly via Fashionologie]

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Video: Zac Posen Semi-Vlogs for Barack Obama

October 31, 2008 – 10:25 am

We thought covering oneself with corny election-related buttons was best confined to national conventions. But the look of your average convention-goer might just have become fashionable. Wearing no fewer than ten such pins on his shirt, Zac Posen just posted a vlog-like video of himself urging people to vote and to vote for Barack Obama. He also asks the American people to send pictures of themselves wearing the outfits they plan to wear to the polls on Tuesday to zac@fashionthevote.org, and he’ll post them on fashionthevote.org. Oh to hell with it &#8212 foam-hat store, here we come!

Zac Posen Gets Out the Vote [WWD]

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Athletic Brands Won’t Skimp on Marathon Sponsorship

October 31, 2008 – 9:56 am


Kate Moss
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&#8226 Brands like Adidas, Nike, Asics, and Reebok are not skimping on Marathon sponsorship despite the economy. We can’t remember the last time news like that sounded refreshing. [WWD]

&#8226 Bottega Veneta will launch its first cruise campaign, starring model Colette, in December magazines worldwide. [WWD]

&#8226 Selfridge’s in London is unveiling its Christmas windows today. Already? [British Vogue]

&#8226 Kate Moss is rumored to be dressing up with a friend as Tina Turner and Cher for Halloween. [Fashionologie]

&#8226 News you can use: Keira Knightley was spotted carrying her Anya Hindmarch dust bag instead of the handbag itself. [British Vogue]

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Team Madonna Or Team Ritchie?

October 31, 2008 – 9:36 am

Team Madonna Or Team Ritchie?

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Condé Nast Cans ‘Fashion Rocks’

October 31, 2008 – 9:08 am

Condé Nast has decided not to produce Fashion Rocks next year — both the annual supplement to sixteen Condé Nast titles and accompanying variety show at Radio City Music Hall will go “on hiatus for 2009,” Condé Nast president Richard Beckman said in a statement. Beckman cited “toughness in the ad market” as the reason for the cutbacks. We’re sad to see the show go, because that was one killer red carpet: the most recent Fashion Rocks show (back in the halcyon days of September) included Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey. But more important, even though we found the last issue underwhelming and thought it made Justin Timberlake look like a catering waiter, it served an important purpose: Come 2009, how will we remember that fashion and music represent a crossroads in culture from which the great state of “rocking” is born?

The cancellation of Fashion Rocks comes on the heels of major downsizing at Men’s Vogue. Editor Jay Fielden and his assistant were reportedly the only staff retained, according to WWD. Vogue will absorb the title, which has been cut down to two issues a year as a supplement to Vogue. So, this could mean that although Vogue subscribers won’t get Fashion Rocks, they’ll get hottie-filled Mogue in a plastic bag twice a year. Joy!

Anna Wintour’s probably not very happy right now that her titles have been slashed. On the bright side, maybe she can turn the vacated office space into her giant personal powder room.

‘Fashion Rocks’ Rocks No More [Ad Age]
Tough Times Hit Magazine Industry [WWD]
Related: Will ‘Mogue’ Cut Back to Two Issues Per Year? Or Fold Altogether? (UPDATED)

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Events and Sales: Win an Anya Hindmarch Bag; 75 Percent Off Miss Sixty

October 31, 2008 – 8:00 am

EVENTS
• Anya Hindmarch is celebrating Halloween by offering customers complimentary treats at any of her stores, plus the chance to win an Anya Hindmarch bag, clutch, purse, or key ring from her fall 2008 collection. 115 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-343-8147); 29 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-750-3974); 10–7.

SALES
ENDING TODAY
• MaxMara dresses and separates are up to 70 percent off. Through 10/31. 145 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-388-0339); Mon. (1–8), Tues.–Thurs. (10–8).

• Portlano is hosting a sale on their luxurious cashmere wraps, shawls, pashminas, hats, silk ties, and winter accessories as well as small leather goods. Through 10/31. 15 W. 37th St., nr. Fifth Ave. (212-719-4403); 10–6.

• Prices on Italian brands like Incotex, Zanone, Montedoro and Glanshirt are 65 percent off for both men and women. Through 10/31. 135 Fifth Ave., nr. 20th St., ninth fl. (646-492-5047); Mon.–Fri. (10–6), Wed. (10–8:30).

• Enjoy 15 percent off your purchase at the online boutique of [hus], the Scandinavian lifestyle store featuring clothing, accessories, home goods, and skincare from brands like WeSC, Nudie Jeans, Filippa K, and more. Enter “OCTOBER” at checkout. Through 10/31.

ENDING TOMORROW
• Best known for denim, Miss Sixty also has V-neck dresses (now $45), hooded down jackets (now $95), and zip-front satin shoes (now $95), all for 50 to 75 percent off. Through 11/1. 260 Fifth Ave., nr. 28th St. (212-725-5400); Mon.–Fri. (10–7); Sat. (10–6).

STARTING SUNDAY
• Malo cashmere and clothes and accessories from Gianfranco Ferre are up to 70 percent off. Through 11/5. 317 W. 33rd St., nr. Eighth Ave.; Sun.–Tues. (9–6:30), Wed. (9–5).

ENDING SUNDAY
• Elizabeth Charles celebrates Halloween with 30 percent off anything black or orange; a Karen Walker checked orange tunic was $489 but is now $342. Through 11/2. 639 1/2 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St. (212-243-3201); Thurs.–Sat. (noon–7:30), Sun. (noon–6:30).

• GomiNYC is hosting a sample sale with up to 75 percent off their organic and environmentally-friendly clothing and accessories. Through 11/2. 443 E. 6th St., nr. First Ave. (212-979-0388); Mon.–Fri. (1–8:30); Sat.–Sun. (noon–8:30).

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Know Your ABT

October 31, 2008 – 7:09 am

Ugly Betty’s Eric Mabius wasn’t the first person we expected to run into in the audience at the American Ballet Theatre’s fall season Opening Night Gala. Turns out, though, that the actor once took dance classes at Sarah Lawrence. Not that he has any ambitions to join the ranks of the ABT. “I was like a bull in a china shop,” said Mabius. “It was during my ‘challenge myself’ phase.” The gala, which was sponsored for the second year in a row by Nina Ricci and celebrated what would have been the 100th birthday of choreographer Antony Tudor, was a mixed program featuring Tudor’s Romeo and Juliet pas de deux. “It just makes you feel good and it’s a great escape, especially in hard times like we’re having,” said Anne Grauso, sticking close to Ricci designer Olivier Theyskens. Dinner followed at the Pierre hotel, a convenient location for balletomane Tory Burch, who lives upstairs. The evening ended with—what else—dancing. We didn’t spot Mabius cutting a rug, but he had a good excuse: He was accompanying his wife, Ivy Sherman, who is due to give birth on December 11.

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Zac Posen Gets Out the Vote… Cavalli in Cologne… Tom Watch..

October 30, 2008 – 10:01 pm

THE FUTURE LOOKS GOOD: Thursday morning, Posen filmed a 15-second video urging people to vote for Barack Obama, and to dress for the occasion.

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Not One, but Three India Fashion Weeks

October 30, 2008 – 10:01 pm

Two fashion weeks in Delhi, one in Mumbai compete.

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Azria Honored at Dallas Fashion Awards

October 30, 2008 – 10:01 pm

Entrepreneur lauded for design, business skills.

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