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Calvin, Ralph and Donna—no last names required—are the indisputable reigning troika of mainstream American fashion design. But not according to Tommy Hilfiger. It’s no secret that Ralph looks at Tommy as a sub-par imitation of himself, while Hilfiger has felt his lack of true acceptance from the fashion firmament keenly…
In our latest who’s-signing-what-with-whom update, Italian Giorgio Armani makes fat women singdown under, British baller David Beckham gets down in Armani’s underwearand, according to the magpies, undefeated Tom Brady will lend his super-model-squiring, super-baby-making jock to Calvin Klein—professionally speaking, of course.
John Tucker Must Die: When we first saw this picture, we thought it was a Calvin Klein ad. (Scroll down) [Gawker]
Truly Lost: If you want to know how to dress like your favorite Lost character, you probably need more help than a webpage can offer. [StyleDash]
Cash Money: Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy makes $2.7 billion, and celebrates by drinking champagne out of handbags. We give most of the credit to Wes Anderson. [DNR]
I Love the 80s: The new wave revival enters its fifth year at today’s Marc Jacobs show. [NYO]
Don’t Mess with Texas: Randy Quaid gets banned from Actor’s Equity for backhanding a co-star. We’d pay to see that. [Gothamist]
Photographed by our fearless lensman, Patrick McMullan.
One thing we always look forward to during Fashion Week is the daily appearance of Hamish Bowles, Vogue’s European editor-at-large — not to mention an impeccably-plumed peacock who was one of our original MOTHs.
Photographed by our fearless lensman, Patrick McMullan.
Last time Scottish actor Alan Cumming caught our eye, he was sporting the latest in equestrian chic. For this, his second MOTH conquest, he would at first glance appear to be dressed much more conservatively—but only at first glance.
We find this triple-black ensemble of his, worn to the premiere of a new off-Broadway production of Chekhov’s The Seagull in which he co-stars, to be of equal interest. It’s rescued from the mundane by the dressy elements, the textural appeal, and an offbeat approach to the old ‘black tie’ chestnut.
Jennifer Livingston for DetailsThe globe-trotters over at Details just put up a few backstage snaps from the Fall ’08 shows in Milan and Paris, and we were a little surprised at how many up-collar leather jackets and tough fabrics there were. From Calvin Klein’s woven take on the biker jacket to Louis Vuitton’s helmeted models, motorcycle fashion seemed to be the order of the season.
The Original Harlot: While many may think its Marilyn Monroe, no no, Ms. Jayne Mansfield takes that title in a blow out. Meet the master of the purposeful nipple slip. [This Recording]
Time of The Season: A couple of summer-appropriate mixtapes from the gentlemen at A Continuous Lean. Now you can impress all your dive-bar buddies with your taste in music. [A Continuous Lean]
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on… The point is, you cant fool me twice: A look at Oliver Stones new feature on our fearless president. [Gawker]
Country-Military Chic: This new line from Adrian Nyman, Phillip Law and Indigo Farm is sure to inspire some ooos and awwwws, and possibly some confused gazes. It is, after all, inspired by antiquated Far Eastern manufacturing techniques. [Refinery 29]
Calvin Comes Home: Mr. Klein will be bringing his line of mens clothing back to NYC, where it all started, at least for one season. [DNR]
It looks like Kempt favorite Eva Mendes has dabbled in advertising once again, this time in a nipple-baring spot for Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession. In the grand tradition of perfume ads, the product is the least interesting part, but this particular one was so “provocative” that it managed to get rejected by every network, and subsequently barred from broadcast. Oops…
Gawker suggests, the ad may have been intended as unairable to cause a scandal and raise more publicity for the brand. If so, we can only applaud it as a step in the right direction. Any marketing strategy that involves showing beautiful women’s breasts to the internet is all right in our book.
