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Sarah Jessica Parker Is Looking for a New Home for Her Clothing Line

November 26, 2008 – 10:13 am

Less than five months after its first bankruptcy filing, Steve & Barry’s filed for bankruptcy again earlier this month. The store plans to liquidate, leaving Sarah Jessica Parker to find a new home for her Bitten line. She told us last night at the New York City Ballet’s opening-night celebration that she’s actively seeking a new retail partner. “We have a lot of home offers,” Parker said. “We have to make sure that any partner we enter into an agreement with wants the same thing for the brand as we do, which is to serve the customer first. You know, it can’t be about commerce, it has to be about the customer, and we have to see who’s really willing to be that generous.” She said she wants to continue the brand’s original mission of offering affordable clothing. “Now, more than ever, people need all things that are about economy,” she continued. “So I want very much to continue it in the right way. So we just have to figure out what’s right for the customer, and how to do it in these economic times.” Ain’t that the truth.

Humane Society Sues Over ‘Pseudo’ Faux Fur

November 26, 2008 – 9:55 am

A coat by Andrew Marc.

The Humane Society is suing Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks, and the parent company of Andrew Marc for allegedly mislabeling faux-fur items. They say the stores sold coats that were labeled as faux fur when the actually contained real fur. The Humane Society says over three years it purchased the offending items and found that twelve contained real fur when they were labeled fake. An independent tester concluded that a coat purchased from Neiman Marcus in 2007 contained real rabbit fur, for example.

This is all very strange. First, we didn’t know the Humane Society devoted so much time to this (doesn’t PETA do enough?). Second, we’re not ones to dispute science, but why on earth would they sell real fur as fake fur when real fur costs so much more money? You know, that stuff we had a lot more of two or three years ago. The retailers are evaluating the claims before they comment.

Neiman Marcus, Saks Among Others Hit With Fur-Labeling Lawsuit [WSJ]

Actors’ Strike Threatens Stylists; Agyness Deyn Strip-Searched

November 26, 2008 – 9:28 am

Jessica and Austin. They look so in love.

&#8226 Since the Screen Actors Guild might strike, red-carpet stylists are freaking out about award shows being canceled this season. [WWD]

&#8226 Heatherette designer Richie Rich went to New York State Supreme Court after the Weisfeld Group, which bought Heatherette for $6 million in 2006, sued him for $2 million to stop him from using his moniker as a designer. He won. [Page Six Mag]

&#8226 Jessica Stam’s boyfriend, Austin Cregg, the son of eighties music icon Huey Lewis, is facing possible jail time for failing to complete ten days of community service for prior marijuana-possession charges and scrawling graffiti on West 4th Street. [NYP]

&#8226 Agyness Deyn and musician Lily Allen were strip-searched after landing in a Dubai airport. Deyn called the experience “really traumatic.” [Sun UK]

&#8226 As magazines fold left and right, Visionaire is popping up. Literally. The newest issue features twelve hardcover pop-up books with projects from the likes of Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, and Gareth Pugh. Thanksgiving plane reading, anyone? [Fashion Week Daily]

Love, (Old) Italian Style

November 26, 2008 – 9:13 am

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No Reservations

November 26, 2008 – 9:13 am

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Caroline Trentini, Jessica Joffe, Liya Kebede, and more…

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Jourdan Dunn, Luella Bartley, Christopher Bailey Win British Fashion Awards

November 26, 2008 – 8:44 am

Jourdan Dunn at the awards last night.

Last night the British Fashion Council handed out its annual awards. And Agyness Deyn didn’t make the cut. Believe it. Perhaps the Brits don’t like that she’s living in Williamsburg? Eighteen-year-old Jourdan Dunn won Model of the Year, beating out Agyness (who won last year) and Lily Donaldson. Luella Bartley won Designer of the Year, which was perhaps not only a nod to her design skills but also a show of appreciation for moving her show back to London from New York for the spring 2009 season. Milliner Stephen Jones won for Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design. And Burberry’s Christopher Bailey won Menswear Designer of the Year for the second year in a row, a rare occurrence for the BFAs. Click through for a full list of winners.

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Luella Bartley

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN FASHION DESIGN
Stephen Jones

ACCESSORY DESIGNER
Rupert Sanderson
Also nominated: Jonathan Kelsey, Lara Bohinc

MENSWEAR DESIGNER
Christopher Bailey for Burberry
Also nominated: Paul Smith, Richard James

MODEL OF THE YEAR
Jourdan Dunn
Also nominated: Agyness Deyn, Lily Donaldson

RED-CARPET DESIGNER
Matthew Williamson
Also nominated: Giles Deacon, Stella McCartney

SPECIAL AWARD FOR BESPOKE
Richard James

ISABELLA BLOW AWARD FOR FASHION CREATOR
Tim Walker
Also nominated: Pat McGrath, Terry Jones

DESIGNER BRAND
Jimmy Choo
Also nominated: Agent Provocateur, Paul Smith

SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD ACCESSORIES
Nicholas Kirkwood
Also nominated: Charlotte Olympia, Anna Vince

SWAROVSKI EMERGING TALENT AWARD READY TO WEAR
Louise Goldin
Also nominated: Danielle Scutt, Felder Felder

All Hail Luella [British Vogue]

Events and Sales: Up to 90 Percent Off DDCLAB; Ten Black Friday Deals

November 26, 2008 – 8:00 am

EVENTS
TODAY
&#8226 Meet Sisley-Paris makeup artist Okie and receive a personal consultation and customized Sisley makeup look. Bloomingdale’s Soho, 504 Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-729-5131); 12–6. Call for an appointment.

FRIDAY
&#8226 To celebrate the opening of its fourth U.S. store, MUJI is having a “City of New York Series” giveaway. The first two hundred customers entering the new Chelsea location each of the first three days of opening receive a New York-themed gift. 16 W. 19th St., nr. Broadway; Fri. (1–8), Sat. (11–8), Sun. (11–6:30).

SATURDAY
&#8226 Celebrity and runway makeup artist Kyriaki and the Cle de Peau Beaute by Shiseido team are on hand at Barneys New York to create customized makeup looks. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. (212-833-2562); 11–6. Call for an appointment.

&#8226 Meet famed home décor designer Jay Strongwater. 611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St. (212-753-4000); 1–4.

SALES
STARTING TODAY
&#8226 Women’s cotton cardigans and V-neck knits are $30 from $158, men’s hoodies and crew-neck knits are $35 from $188, and other DDCLAB merchandise is 75 to 90 percent off during their sample sale. Through 12/2. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., nr. 15th St.; daily (10:30–7).

&#8226 Boom Boom Beauty Bar is throwing a “Say Good-Bye to Bush Sale,” offering bikini waxes at 25 percent off until Inauguration Day. Also, landing strips, Bermuda triangles, and skinny dippers will be $20 to $49. Through 1/20. 35 Seventh Ave., nr. 13th St. (212-229-2666); Mon.–Fri. (11–7), Sat. (10–6), Sun. (closed).

&#8226 Dresses, separates, and accessories from the likes of Erin Templeton and Twinkle are 25 to 75 percent off at Leelush boutique. Through 11/30. 29 Ludlow St., nr. Hester St. (212-431-4433); Wed.–Fri. (noon–7), Sat. (noon–8), Sun. (12–8).

ENDING TODAY
&#8226 MINT Jodi Arnold extended its sample sale. A T-shirt dress is now $176 (originally $440), a one-strap bow top is now $104 (originally $300), a belted miniskirt is now $104 (originally $260), and other fall items are up to 60 percent off. Through 11/26. 230 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl. (212-997-0270); daily (9–6).

STARTING FRIDAY
&#8226 H&M early birds get 20 percent off purchases of $50 or more made before 10 a.m. on Black Friday. For the night owls out there, everything is buy one, get one free from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. 435 Seventh Ave., nr. 34th St. (212-643-6955); Fri. (6 a.m.) overnight to Sat. (11 p.m.).

&#8226 Collections from emerging designers Michael Angel, Black Dot, Arthur Mendonca, Bokyuk Cha, and more are 30 percent off at Début boutique. One day only. 298 Mulberry St., nr. Houston St. (212-343-2717); noon–7.

&#8226 Buy one item at Nikki Laura, and get the second item 30 percent off for all newly stocked holiday merchandise. Shop the fall sale for 30 percent off brands like Kara Janx and Elizabeth and James. One day only. 4 Prince St., nr. Bowery St. (212-226-0004); 11–7.

&#8226 For their first-ever sale, Eryn brinié takes up to 40 percent off all coats, dresses, vests, blazers, denim, leggings, shoes, and accessories, making every item in the store under $150. Through 12/1. 501 Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-308-6134); Fri.–Sat. (10–9), Sun. (11–7), Mon. (10–9).

&#8226 Chunky cocktail rings, dangly earrings, and clutches from Jennifer Miller are 20 to 30 percent off. Through 12/6. 972 Lexington Ave., nr. 70th St. (212-734-8199); daily (10:30–6).

&#8226 Cashmere sweaters, coats, corduroy pants, oxfords, cardigans, and winter accessories from luxury children’s brand Best & Co. are 50 percent off. Bergdorf Goodman. 745 Fifth Ave. nr. 57th St. (212-753-7300); Mon.–Fri. (10–8), Sat. (10–7), Sun. (noon–6).

&#8226 Light coats, silky tops, and knits from Trovata, Geren Ford, Rachel Comey, and more are 20 to 40 percent off at Thistle & Clover. Through 12/5. 221 Dekalb Ave., nr. Clermont St., Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-855-5577); Fri. 11/28 (10–8), Sat.–Sun. (11–7), Mon.–Fri. (12–8).

&#8226 Hurry to Opening Ceremony for sales on their well-edited collections. Find deals on men’s suits from Mister Hollywood and women’s baggy silk pants from Alexander Wang. Through 12/11. 35 Howard St., nr Broadway (212-219-2688); Mon.–Sat. (11–8), Sun. (noon–7).

&#8226 Gargyle’s men’s and women’s collections are 30 to 70 percent off. Check out special inventory from Acne Jeans, Billy Kirk, Rogues Gallery, and more, and enjoy complimentary gift wrapping. Through 11/30. 16 Orchard St., nr. Canal St. (917-470-9367); Fri.–Sat. (10–7), Sun. (noon–6).

&#8226 Men’s and women’s fall collection pieces from Salvatore Ferragamo are 30 to 50 percent off. Ongoing. 663 Fifth Ave., nr. 52nd St. (212-838-9470); Mon.–Fri. (10–8), Sat. (10–7), Sun. (noon–6).

STARTING SATURDAY
&#8226 Shop rare samples, past-season overstock, and one-offs from Rogan and ecofriendly Loomstate, marked up to 75 percent off. Through 12/7. 91 Franklin St., nr. Church St. (646-827-7554); daily (11–7).

ENDING SUNDAY
&#8226 Silk dresses, nylon pencil skirts, and wool blazers from Sophia Eugene and Christopher Deane are 50 to 80 percent off. Through 11/30. 37 Cornelia St., nr. Bleecker St. (212-488-2124); Tues.–Sun. (noon–8).

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