Archive for June 12th, 2012

Opening Ceremony Unveils Olympic-Themed Adidas Collab

060812 olins01 Opening Ceremony Unveils Olympic Themed Adidas Collab

Photo: Josh Olins/Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony’s Olympic-inspired Adidas capsule collection was very first announced in January, and now we’ve finally got a preview. The sporty offering combines elements of swim and cycling—think reflective finishes and fabrics like spandex, neoprene, and nylon twills—with ’90s-feeling mini-floral prints, splatter paint motifs, and bandana patterns.

The collection, which will be offered early subsequent month and runs $ 100 to $ 640, spans every thing from physique-con dresses and halter tops to swimwear, unisex jelly sandals, and a floral-print reinterpretation of the iconic Adidas Samba sneaker—see that immediately after the cut.


Clothes shopping made simple: OSOYOU US launches

osoyou us screengrab Clothes shopping made simple: OSOYOU US launches

OSOYOU.com has long been helping UK shoppers to hunt down the best of the high street in one place, but we’re very excited to reveal that the very same service is now obtainable to fashion fans in the USA as well. It’s nonetheless extremely considerably in Beta mode with lots of additions and adjustments to come, but OSOYOU US is here!

The internet site aggregates style finds from loads of top US-based online shops, bringing everything with each other in 1 place to assist you locate what you want with out opening dozens of different internet sites up a single by 1.

Just use the simple site to search for what you are seeking to acquire (eg. dresses) and you’ll locate loads of shopping alternatives are available. Filter by brand, retailer or colour (with other options to come) and then click via to buy your perfect piece direct from the retailer.

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Otte Is Hiring P/T and F/T Sales Associates!

 Otte Is Hiring P/T and F/T Sales Associates!Otte is hunting for skilled sales associates–both component and full time. We are hunting for an energetic and outgoing addition to our team. The candidate Must have prior retail encounter. Familiarity with modern designers and knowledge of merchandising and current style trends are also a have to.

If you are interested in joining our retail family members and operating in a fun, relaxed atmosphere at one particular of the most highly regarded independent boutiques in the city, e mail your resume to careers@otteny.com.

Compensation: Base salary plus commission

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How to Add a Little Tangerine to Your Summer Beauty Look

pantone How to Add a Little Tangerine to Your Summer Beauty Look

Every year, Pantone announces its Color of the Year, the one particular color that defines not only the style sector, but the country as a whole. And it’s not as basic as closing your eyes and choosing a slip out of a bowl! They appear at emerging trends, the really feel and emotions of the industry, and what type of color folks require to get excited for the future. Sounds like a huge job, proper?

For 2011′s color of the year, Pantone chose “Honeysuckle,” a gorgeous pink, for its “encouraging and uplifting” spirit. For 2012, they chose Tangerine Tango, a reddish orange, that has the “energy enhance we want to recharge and move forward.” So in celebration of this vivacious color, this post will include everything tangerine! I hope this assists you in deciding to take the plunge and embrace this enjoyable color.

Tangerine Eyes

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Back To School Fashion: DSquared2 Fall Winter 2012 2013 Ad Campaign

I would usually greet and cheer an ad campaign that glamorizes the Back to School season. Except this DSquared2 Fall Winter 2012 2013 ad campaign focuses on completely distinct aspects of the schooling activity. It’s far more like Clueless meets Gossip Girl and they all pass the House Bunny test!

That aside, I believe the clothes are great, entirely taking my thoughts off of school connected troubles, plunging me back into the 60s style era by means of Instagram (do not be fooled, although, even if you believe you can reproduce the exact same visuals via the significantly acclaimed app, these campaign pictures had been taken by Mert and Marcus)! (click right here for the gallery starring Daphne Groeneveld, Frida Aasen, Bette Franke, Liuk Bass, Ralf Javoiss, Simon van Meervenne)

Daphne Groeneveld DSquared2 Fall 2012 campaign Back To School Fashion: DSquared2 Fall Winter 2012 2013 Ad Campaign

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Maison Martin Margiela’s Collaboration with H&M Confirmed

ANNOUNCEMENT FINAL 698x488 Maison Martin Margiela’s Collaboration with H&M Confirmed

Photo: H&ampM

Confirming yesterday’s rumors, Maison Martin Margiela is indeed set to collaborate with H&ampM. The collection, which will encompass garments and accessories for each men and ladies, is set to hit 230 retailers worldwide as nicely as on-line on November 15.

“We are very content to present Maison Martin Margiela pieces with H&ampM, providing a new interpretation of our vision,” the property mentioned in a statement. “The democracy of our style has usually been at the center of our creativity, and the collaboration with H&ampM enables us to push this instinct further. We will bring together the contrasting universes of the two homes in approaches that will surprise all.”

Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&ampM, described Maison Martin Margiela as “one of the most essential and influential style homes of the past three decades. I am so excited by this radical collaboration which will give fashion lovers around the world the opportunity to put on unique pieces by Maison Martin Margiela. This collaboration will be a wonderful and memorable fashion moment.”

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Solange Knowles Lashes Out at Her Hair Critics, Fuels ‘Natural’ Hair Debate

 Solange Knowles Lashes Out at Her Hair Critics, Fuels ‘Natural’ Hair Debate

photo: Getty

Solange Knowles is fashion’s quintessential cool girl. She DJ’s at style fêtes, loves her some BBQ Kettle chips, has impeccable private style, and rocks a fab ‘fro we all want to nestle our faces in. But not everybody is as in enjoy with her tresses as we are.

All-natural hair blog Curly Nikki posted an excerpt from an interview with Ms. Knowles in the June issue of Essence about her hair secrets. Whilst some commenters responded positively to the piece, there had been a lot of who, well, didn’t (this is the net, following all). Here’s what they had to say:

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Student Space: AIU University Graduate Fashion Show

Lucy Kenny writes…

At the end of Might, we had been lucky enough to attend the American InterContinental University Graduate Fashion Show at The Old Truman Brewery on London’s Brick Lane. This is due to the fact our really personal Catwalk Queen, Editor-in-chief, Gemma Cartwright was picked to supply her expertise and judge the future fashionistas.

AIU is a central London private international university providing degrees in Fashion Advertising, Style Marketing &amp Style, Interior Style and Visual Communication, and right after years of tough operate these designers and marketers were prepared for recognition.

We were greeted with mini pies and glasses of fruity fizz, which we could enjoy whilst nosing via the exhibition showcasing various marketing student projects. Zandra Rhodes’ pink locks floated about the busy crowd. We took our seats front row (my first FROW as an intern!) and the lights dimmed for the very first of the fifteen student showcases.

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