Monthly Archives: July 2010

Reader Look Book: Your Très Chic Transitional Outfits

Early deliveries of fall merch are just starting to turn up in stores, but the thought of wearing furry anything in this godforsaken heat smacks of lunacy. Cut reader LauraAlina has a solution: A divine transitional combo that includes drapey cropped sweatpants by Eryn Brinie, a lace bodysuit, crocheted tunic, Topshop wedges, Chanel shades, and oodles of vintage jewelry.

Think you’ve got better between-seasons style than Laura? Prove it. Use the tool below to submit pics of your most stylish ensembles, then check out what other Cut readers are wearing in our jam-packed Reader Look Book.

Need more explicit instruction on how to use the tool? Go here.

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Filed Under: reader look book, lauraalina, transitional outfits


An Afternoon With | Kieran Culkin: Kieran Culkin: Savoring the Live Action

Kieran Culkin plays Wallace Wells, the hero’s roommate, in “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.”


Emily Blunt Not Desperate to Be Skinny at All Costs

Emily Blunt covers the September issue of British Elle and talks about going off the diet she was on to play a ballerina in her new movie with Matt Damon, The Adjustment Bureau. “Last night I had steamed pork buns that made me want to weep,” she said. “I feel like I’m just emerging from a food coma.” Also: “I’m not on cleanses or doing Pilates every day! Not to stereotype Hollywood girls, but … ” And she doesn’t like Photoshop: “I don’t like it when they stretch you out and make you all long and skinny. It makes you look like a Barbie. Who the hell looks like that?” [StyleWatch/People]

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Filed Under: girl crushes, british elle, cover girls, emily blunt


This Weekend’s Events and Sales: Hester Street Stylist Tent Event, Suits From $200 at Seize sur Vingt

EVENTS
TOMORROW
• Watch mixed-media artist Dolan Geiman as he installs a custom window display at Fossil for “Long Live Art, ” a campaign that features four artists specializing in vintage-inspired art forms. All guests will take home a complimentary print featuring Geiman’s work, and shoppers who spend $125 will score a screen-printed panel painting made by the artist during the event. 530 Fifth Ave., nr. 45th St. (212-997-3978); 12–5.

• Browse apparel and accessories from stylists, designers, showrooms, and other fashion insiders at Hester Street Fair’s Stylist Tent Event. Brands range from Prada to YSL and items range from $10 to $40. Hester St., at Essex St.; S–Su (10–6).

SALES
STARTING TOMORROW
• Browse discounted apparel from Seize sur Vingt, Troglodyte Homunculus, Wolf-Rayet, and more at Seize sur Vingt’s sample sale. Jackets are $150 to $400 (originally up to $2,500), suits are $200 to $800 (originally up to $3,500) and polo shirts are $30 to $55 (originally $95 to $110). Through 8/8. 78 Greene St., nr Broome St. (212-625-1620); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Select home furnishings are up to 60 percent off and floor-model sofas are 30 percent off at A&G Merch. Through 8/15. 111 N. 6th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg (718-388-1779); daily (noon–7).

ENDING TOMORROW
• Select wedding gowns are 50 percent off at Saks Fifth Avenue’s bridal sample sale. 611 Fifth Ave., at 50th St. (212-753-4000); M-F (10–8), S (10–7), Su (noon–7).

• Discontinued and current beauty brands are up to 80 percent off at the Space NK private sample sale. 99 Greene St., nr Prince St. (212-941-4200); Th (8–8), F–S (10–7).

What Comes Around Goes Around’s namesake collection and select vintage is on sale for 30-50 percent off. 351 West Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-343-1225); M–S (11–8), Su (noon–7).

• Shirts, dresses, shorts, skirts, and more are up to 40 percent off at Daryl K. 21 Bond St., nr. Bowery (212-529-8790); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Clothing, shoes, and accessories from Alexander Wang, Patrik Ervell, Chloë Sevigny, and more are up to 70 percent off at Opening Ceremony. 35 Howard St., nr. Crosby St. (212-219-2688); M–S (11–8), Su (noon–7).

• Select shoes by Alden, Church’s, Sebabo, and more are 30 to 50 percent off at Leffot’s summer sale. 10 Christopher St., at Gay St. (212-989-4577); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Bridal gowns are 30 to 80 percent off at Designer Loft’s sample sale. 226 W 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., second fl. (212-944-9013); M–F (10–6), S–Su (11–6).

• All spring/summer clothing, shoes, and accessories are discounted at Zara’s semiannual sale. Various hours and locations.

• Womenswear from the Twenty Ten, Whenever Wherever, Mothe, Barbara Gongini, Eairth, Juma, Pleasure Principle, and more is marked 30 to 75 percent off at Eva’s summer sale. 355A Bowery St.; Su–Th (noon–8), F–S (noon–9).

• Select lingerie is up to 50 percent off at the Agent Provocateur summer sale. 133 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-965-0229); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Avant-garde French designs from Lilith are 40 to 50 percent off. The pink raincoat is $395 (originally $790), the two-tone tulle-and-taffeta dress is $408 (originally $680), and the Cuban-inspired lavender-and-gold orchid-print skirt is $298 (originally $595). 227 Mulberry St., nr. Prince St. (212-925-0080); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–7).

• Score deals on apparel, footwear, and accessories from Nom de Guerre, Pegleg, Reason, Claw Money, and more at the C’est Beau pop-up sample sale. 55 Delancey St., nr. Eldridge St.; M–Su (noon–8).

• All new arrivals are 20 percent off at Helianthus. 196 Spring St., nr. Sullivan St. (212-966-6435); M–S (11:30–8), Su (noon–8). 552 La Guardia Pl., nr. W. 3rd St. (212-677-6888); M-S (11:30–8), Su (noon–7).

• The spring 2010 and past-season handbag collections are 30 percent off at Lulu Guinness. 394 Bleecker St., nr. 11th St. (212-367-2120); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Merchandise from Christian Wijnants, Henrik Vibskov, Dieppa Restrepo, and more is 30 percent off during No.6 Store’s summer sale. 6 Centre Market Pl., nr. Grand St. (212-226-5759); M–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

• Junior-colorist and junior-stylist services are 20 percent off every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Oscar Blandi Salon. 545 Madison Ave., nr. 55th St., second fl. (212-421-9800); M–W (9–6).

• Save 15 to 50 percent on select kids’ gear, clothing, and furniture at Giggle. Brands include Dwell Studio, Tea, and more. Various hours and locations.

• Desiron home furnishings are 30 to 40 percent off. 151 Wooster St., nr. Houston St. (212-353-2600); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Southeast Asian antiques, festival lanterns, porcelain, lacquerware, furniture, and more are 30 to 50 percent off at the Beyul Asian Antiques pop-up gallery. 435 Broome St., nr. Crosby St. (917-514-8550); daily (11–7).

STARTING SUNDAY
• Clothing from Marithe + Francoise Girbaud, Castaner espadrilles, and more are up to 75 percent off at A Uno Tribeca. Through 8/31. 123 W. Broadway, nr. Duane St. (212-227-6233); M–S (11–7).

ENDING SUNDAY
• Dresses, suits, ties, and accessories are 50 to 70 percent off at the Loris Diran sale. 3 E. 1st St., at Bowery (212-420-1141); daily (noon–8).

• Merchandise from Thakoon, Martin Margiela, and Alexander Wang is up to 80 percent off at Aloha Rag’s summer sale. Thakoon cardigan jackets are $445 (originally $635), smocked tanks are $280 (originally $400), and bloomer jumpers are $525 (originally $750). 505 Greenwich St., nr. Spring St. (212-925-0882); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Slinky lingerie is up to 50 percent off at Agent Provocateur. 133 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-965-0229); M-S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Silk dresses and tops are 50 to 80 percent off at Yumi Kim. 105 Stanton St., nr. Essex St. (212-420-5919); daily (noon–8).

Filed Under: fashion calendar, sales, shopping


Noticed: Don’t Be So Fast to Start the Weekend

The tradition of sneaking out early on a summer Friday is alive and well, but the recession is casting its shadow over some of the city’s early release programs.


Smell Like Shakira; Scented Taxis Hit London

FRAGRANCE
• Shakira’s fragrance, S by Shakira, will debut in 15,000 department and drug stores this September. [WWD]

• Luxury fragrance house Penhaligon’s now has a fleet of scented taxis ready to pick up London passengers. [InStyle UK]

• Britney Spears tweeted images of her latest fragrance campaign. She looks surprisingly subdued, although we can’t say the same for the aggressively rhinestoned bottle. [StyleWatch/People]

MAKEUP
• Is opaque lip gloss an oxymoron? Korres’s new Liquid Lipsticks feel like gloss, but have a matte finish. [Nylon]

• Arnold Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine is debuting a beauty blog called Defining Beauty, and her ambitiously titled book, Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty, From Someone Who’s Been There and Back, hits shelves later this year. [Refinery 29]

HOW-TO
• Heat styling can wreck your locks, but BellaSugar has put together a guide on how to blowdry your hair without causing too much damage. [BellaSugar]

Filed Under: beauty marks, arnold schwarzenegger, beauty, beauty news, britney spears, defining beauty, katherine schwarzenegger, korres, penhaligon, s by shakira, shakira


Somewhere in the World, People Are Ravenous for Luxury Goods


PPR chief and Salma Hayek’s husband Francois-Henri Pinault.

Profits at the top luxury-goods corporations soared for the first half of the year, showing that people are shopping and indulging in fine apparel again. LVMH’s profits increased 52.8 percent for the first half. Second-quarter sales at Hermès and Burberry both increased 27 percent. PPR just announced its numbers for the first half of the year, and like rival LVMH, they’re pretty good! Profits spiked 87 percent for the first six months of 2010 thanks to demand for fancy clothes and accessories in Asia.

The first-half results were a “blowout,” Simon Irwin, an analyst at Liberum Capital in London, wrote today in a note. Irwin recommends buying the stock.

And he wasn’t the only one. But the sartorial needs of this country don’t matter quite as much to companies like PPR as those of Asia, where discretionary spending is increasing. Karl Lagerfeld already did a China-inspired collection, but we shall see if the focus on the continent visibly influences other collections for the scarily imminent spring shows.

PPR Profit Rises as Asian Demand Offsets Gucci in North America [Bloomberg]

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Filed Under: money matters, ppr


Tag Team

Proenza Schouler’s new in-your-face graffiti-covered jeans.


Slideshow: The Week in Street Style, From Lisbon to Northern Virginia

Around this time last week, we introduced you to Street Comber, The Cut’s new street-style and personal-style slideshow aggregator. The second installment is just as clickworthy as the first — showcasing military millinery in Warsaw, Bon Jovi–lite denim in Boston, plus 21 other fashion snaps from around the world. Click ahead to take it all in, then immediately feel bad about whatever you wore for Casual Friday.

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Filed Under: street comber, best of the style blogs, best personal style photos, best street style photos, beyond boston chic, chictopia, copenhagen street style, easy fashion, elizabeth spridakis, fashion toast, glam canyon, histyley, it’s my darlin’, joshua kissi, kelly framel, lookbook, o alfaiate lisboeta, ronald pineau, rumi neely, slideshow, stil in berlin, street etiquette, street peeper, style bubble, style defined, stylesightings, stylites, susie lau, taghrid chaaban, the glamourai, the sf style, the streethearts, the whole hole, white lighting


Modern Love: A Free Spirit Who Couldn’t Be Tethered

She, a poet in vintage clothing, was everything I’d dreamed of but never knew existed.