Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months – you’ve probably heard of Lana Del Rey, the sultry singer who describes herself as the “gangster Nancy Sinatra.” The talented singer is known not only for her smooth, seductive voice – but also her signature look.
She evokes old Hollywood glamor with thick, luscious waves and striking cat-eye make-up, her gaze immediately pulls you in. It’s no wonder she was scooped up by NEXT Model Management just yesterday, and is already a darling of the fashion industry. She even performed at a private party hosted by Mulberry at the Chateau Marmont in LA, debuting their Spring/Summer ’12 Collection.
Lucky for us, I-D Magazinehas created a tutorial video so that you can get Lana’s look at home!
Follow the jump for the how-to video and Lana’s latest tune to channel the sexy songstress!! Read more…
It’s our third and final edition of the School of Fashion Holiday Gift Guide – featuring gifts from Academy of Art University alumni and local SF Boutiques! For our third installment, we’ve focused on accessories for the home, because everyone knows that great style extends beyond clothing and accessories to your everyday life. Happy shopping!
1. Pinar Badur, 2007 MFA Fashion Merchandising Alumna – Gazel Shawl Collar Bathrobes – $144.95 – Buy at the Atelier or Gazel.com
2. Gump’sSan Francisco – Kevin Dart San Francisco Coasters – $90 – Buy at Gump’s on Maiden Lane or Gumps.com
3. Danny Roberts, 2007 online BFA Fashion Illustration Alumnus – Danny Roberts Art Prints – $20-$30 – Buy on Etsy.com
4. Ya-Ling Hou, 2007 BFA Textile Design Alumna – Flowie Blue Circle Pillow – $68 – Buy at FlowieStyle.com
5. Aviva Stanoff, 1999 MFA Textile Design Alumna – One of a Kind Seed Bag Collection Pillow – Buy at the Atelier and AvivaStanoff.com
Art Basel is the most important annual gathering in Florida for the influential international fashion and art community. In the chilly winter month of December, many seek to leave their cold winter for the warm oasis that is Miami. This amalgamation of heavenly weather, art, music, and culture produces four days of pure fashion bliss. However, the best part of Art Basel is that the artwork extends beyond what can be found at the Convention Center, Red Dot, and Wynwood galleries, for the people who take part in Basel are art forms themselves. From swaying fabrics to bold colors and prints, each person paints themselves…perhaps far more interestingly than the art that hangs on the walls around them.
Last night, Fashion School Daily had the pleasure of attending a spectacular event – the celebration of Hal Rubenstein’s new book, 100 Unforgettable Dresses. The soirée was hosted by Vanessa Getty and the Giorgio Armani store, where guests convened to toast the author and discuss the 100 Most Unforgettable Dresses. Well, maybe not all of them, but the author touched on quite a few.
Mrs. Getty began the discussion by asking the author what had inspired him to write this book – to which he had a surprising answer. Mr. Rubenstein had been approached by Rizzoli to create a book about 100 dresses, to which he replied, “No, that’s too boring.” But as the editor thought more about the book, he formed an idea that would allow him to write a book that was truly interesting, not just something that sits on your bookshelf and looks pretty. He explained, “I started out as a journalist, and that’s what I am at heart. I love fashion, but I love telling stories more.” It is this journalistic approach that makes the book so appealing, and sets it apart from its peers. Each dress in the book has a captivating story behind it, beautifully narrated and full of anecdotes and clever quips that only a fashion insider would know.
When asked, “What makes an unforgettable dress?” Rubenstein’s reply was threefold: “The right dress, on the right woman, at the right time.” He gave the example of Jennifer Lopez’s pivotal moment from the 2000 Grammys, when she wore the green Versace dress. It had been worn before by Amber Valetta at the Spring 2000 show and again by Donatella Versace at the Met Ball, without causing a stir. Yet, on the evening of the Grammy’s, J. Lo hit the trifecta – it was the right dress, she was the right woman, and it was the right time. The dress catapulted J. Lo into the spotlight and she never looked back.
Thre.ad is photo-sharing platform dedicated to sharing and viewing the best street-style from around the globe. Essentially, Thre.ad is about people – what people are wearing at the moment and how they are wearing it! It’s about authentic street style and democracy in fashion.
Job Description: As a Thre.ad intern you will “Spot Style”—take creative photos of your favorite styles, fashions and trends you see around campus. We would like you to represent Thre.ad not only as an intern, but as an Ambassador. We believe you will be instrumental in providing feedback about our applications, trendsetting and increasing user sign-ups around your community. Trust us, Thre.ad is so fun and easy that you’ll find yourself using it often!
As a Thre.ad trendsetter, your main objective will be to create content for Thre .ad by showing role model behavior (how to properly use Thre.ad); promote the Thre.ad brand and introduce Thre .ad to local retailers, campus media outlets, and local media outlets.
This will be a virtual internship in which you’ll work remotely . You will communicate with a Thre.ad E-Internship Coordinator on a weekly basis and determine required deliverables, which you will email .
Intern Title: Community Curator Intern
Required Software/Hardware: Access to a smartphone (iPhone or Android) or a camera, computer, and reliable Internet source .
Start Date: Spring Semester 2012
Compensation: Experience or College credit if applicable
The incredibly stylish woman above is indeed Elsa Schiaparelli – which was correctly guessed by Aja! (Sorry, we don’t have your last name on the comment!) Mrs. Schiaparelli was born in Italy, but her true artistic talents were realized when she moved to Paris. Mrs. Schiaparelli first began designing with encouragement from the famed couturier Paul Poiret. Unfortunately, after only a few years her business closed despite glowing reviews. Not to be deterred, she launched a collection of knitwear in 1927, featuring sweaters with surrealist images. Her first collection was featured in Vogue, and her career took off. She expanded her line to include sportswear and evening wear – a few of her evening wear pieces even made it into The Impossible Collection of Fashion. Schiaparelli was lauded as one of the most innovative fashion designers of her time, which brings us to the clues.
Follow the jump to find out the significance of the clues! Read more…
Fuzzy Wuzzy was certainly one comfortable bear. You can feel the coziness creep in as piled knits fill the stores. Less fancy than fur the piled knits give off a simple laid-back feel, like lying on clouds; Cute, comfortable, conservative.
Animal accents always make an outfit fiercer. Leopard especially has grown from tacky fashion to fashion classic; but don’t get too carried away, the best things are always shown in small amounts, as they say; and Tové certainly does the style justice.
The Academy of Art University is centered in a city so richly diverse with different people, culture, and art. The setting is a breeding ground for inspiration and creativity, which students take advantage of through their outfits. Walking past an Academy of Art University bus stop, the array of distinctive style is impossible to miss. Of course, some students pay special attention to their unique wardrobes and stand out from the bunch. After interviewing a few students I realized that the major they were studying was often mirrored in the way they dressed.
Madison Chertow, who is a Fashion Merchandising Major has flawlessly found a way to turn her love of fashion into a future career. Her major pushes her to think and breathe fashion, and she finds inspiration from practically anywhere. She is “always on the look-out, what’s happening, what people are wearing, and always thinking about how [she] is going to incorporate what [she] sees and make it [her] own.” This way her clothing choices depend on what she is inspired by that particular day. Her outfits range from bohemian funky to classic and sophisticated. Today, she has chosen to show a more conservative side with black slouch pants, a plain black tank top with her favorite vintage fur cardigan from the 20’s. Bold statement pieces are what Madison is all about. Her BCBG knuckle duster clutch embellishes her hand elegantly as well as her timeless, gold Rolex watch. This rare vintage watch was passed on from her grandmother and she says “it is my duty to let it live on.” When asked, “Are you going to pass it down to your children,” she laughs and says, “No I’m going to bury this with me.”
Astrid Andrea Orantes; Academy Fashion Design Major
Style Point: Blackout
Black is always in style. It’s clean, coy, professional, and simply chic. Think Chanel or Audrey Hepburn in Funny face. A ‘blackout’ leaves you looking posh, polished, and ready to vogue.
Photo Courtesy of LanaDelRey.com
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