Looks on Campus: Sophie – University of Kansas
When I met Sophie at a party before school started, the first thing I noticed about her were her bold outfit choices. I had a feeling Sophie had a passion for fashion, so last week, when I spotted her on her way to a different party, I had to learn more about her style! Read on to learn about Sophie’s unique fashion philosophy.
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Would You Wear… Digital Prints?
Chelsea Clinton & Kim Kardashian via Pacific Coast News, Helmut Lang F/W 2012 via Elle
Digital prints have been a hot fashion trend for a few seasons now, and we’ve recently noticed them popping up with increased frequency in all of our favorite stores.
In case you didn’t know, digital prints are dramatic motifs (often from photographs) made on a computer for a specific garment. For fashion designers, a big advantage of digital prints is that they provide a uniform look across garments of all sizes. Whereas most clothes are cut from the same pre-printed textiles, which can lead to imperfections and variations in the finished pieces, digital prints can be scaled to fit a garment precisely, meaning each piece always looks exactly as the designer intended.
Celebrity Gift Guide: What to Buy Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian’s holidays are sure to be superb. As of May 2012, she was reported to have racked in $ 18 million, she’s happily dating her latest beau, Kanye West, and she’s a new auntie to baby Penelope Disick. Needless to say, Kim K has much to celebrate this season. With our choice gifts, she’ll have even more reason to smile. These last months have been all about fitted silhouettes, leather, fur and animal print for the glam diva, some speculate as a result of Kanye’s fashion eye and style influence. Speaking of Mr. West, as a Chicago native, having his boo don that Bulls jersey is sure to make a clear “out with the old, in with the new” statement to ring in the new year with (cough ex Kris Humphries cough Brooklyn Nets). And now that she’s a rap guy’s girlfriend (or something), Kim’s sure to find the “Understand Rap” book more than helpful. If not, Bruce can definitely borrow it.
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1. Animal Midi Bodycon Dress, available at Topshop for $ 64
2. Nordstrom Black Faux Lashes, available at Nordstom for $ 7.95
3. Leopard Print Cross Stud iPhone Case, available at Etsy for $ 14.99
4. Belle Noel Gold Thread Black Enameled Ring, available at Boutique To You for $ 45
5. Oasis Faux Leather Peplum Top, available at John Lewis for $ 54.10
6. Chicago Bulls Women’s Red V-Neck, available at Clark Street Sports for $ 29.99
7. Faux Fur Tuck Stole, available at Topshop for $ 40
8. Zane Blazer, available at BB Dakota for $ 115
9. Understand Rap by William Buckholz, available at Urban Outfitters for $ 12.95
See also: Celebrity Gift Guide: What To Buy Beyonce
Kardashian Kollection hits the UK high street
The Kardashian sisters are in London this week for the launch of the Kardashian Kollection line, which went on sale this morning at Dorothy Perkins stores and Dorothy Perkins online. The range has been sold in the USA at Sears for some time, but this is the first time it’s been made available in Europe.
I popped down to my local Dotty P’s this morning to check out the c kollection, which is mainly a mix of bodycon dresses, blazers, pencil skirts and sheer blouses and tops. It’s all pretty mainstream stuff; these girls know their market and have played it safe with curve-hugging party dresses, sexy separates and a dash of leopard print, leather and sparkle.
Stars Come Out to Support Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation
CELEBRITIES AND MODELS ALIKE donned their glamorous best on Monday night for an evening of musical performances, dinner at Ciprianis, and fundraising for Denise Rich‘s annual Angel Ball, showing their support in finding a cure for cancer by funding the brightest scientific investigators.
Over a decadent dinner of buratta, steak, and performances by Smoky Robinson, Nelly, and Natalie Cole, guests including Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Gerard Butler, Bar Refaeli, Estelle, Irina Shayk, Jessica Stam, and Ashanti mixed and mingled with the philanthropic set in New York. “I’ve lost both grandfathers and my sister to cancer,” said Nelly. “We know how urgent and sensitive this matter is. Anytime you get a chance to come out, raise awareness and have fun while you’re doing it, you really have no excuse.”
Style Scoop: Prince Harry Named Tatler’s Man of the Year, OPI ‘Skyfall’ Polishes, GAP Takes Over NYC Metrocards
With the world in Skyfall suspense, it’s no surprise that brands are capitalizing off the latest James Bond flick. That’s a good thing when it comes to our nails, girls. OPI is releasing a holiday collection inspired by the thriller with 007-approved names like The Man With The Golden Gun, Die Another Day, and Tomorrow Never Dies. [ELLE]
Pay homage to your favorite ’90s supermodel with Deer Dana’s famously sketched tees for Opening Ceremony. Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista now join the ranks of Deer Dana duo Dana Veraldi and Kevin Tekinel‘s hand drawn works, including the Kim Kardashian, Rick Ross, Kobe Bryant, and Prince Harry shirts. [Opening Ceremony Blog]
Speaking of Prince Harry, the red-haired bloke is Tatler‘s Man of the Year. Dressed in military garb, the commanding officer covered the magazine’s latest issue which gives the scoop on “Dirty Harry’s” girls, gangs, and gaffes. [Huffington Post]
Style Scoop: British Fashion Awards Nominees Announced, Stefano Pilati Takes His Talents to Zegna, New Alexander McQueen Book With 400 Unseen Images
Who’s the chicest on the other side of the pond? On November 27, you’ll find out. This year’s British Fashion Awards nominees were announced on Labor Day, with past winners like Stella McCartney and Mary Katrantzou on the ballot, yet again. While the esteemed selection committee has three contestants to choose from for 12 of the evening’s awards, you can cast your vote for the British Style Award honoring the man or woman who best represents London style — and yes, the Queen herself is up for the title. [British Fashion Awards]
Speaking of the British Fashion Awards, Emerging Talent Award nominee J.W. Anderson is continuing to become a mainstream stay with his latest venture: a Topshop collection. With designer collaborations for high street and fast fashion chains at a peak (thanks, Target and H&M), the J.W. Anderson for Topshop line is finally here. Think baseball jackets, cat-eye sweaters, and paisley prints galore. It can all be yours starting September 14. [ELLE UK]
There are a few things we look forward to each September: the start of fall (arguably the best season to show off your style), the tents at Lincoln Center (hello, New York Fashion Week), and the event that kicks it all off, Fashion’s Night Out. There’s no reason that your September 6 agenda should be empty. You can get signed by Dwayne Wade at Calvin Klein, strike a pose for Arthur Elgort at Dior, and then dance the night away with Solange Knowles at DVF. Get out and get glam! [VOGUE]
John Galliano stripped of Legion of Honour, Kanye raids Kim’s wardrobe, plus more
Catch up on all of the weekend’s fashion news in our daily round-up.
John Galliano has been stripped of his French Legion of Honour by the new French President Francois Hollande. It is the latest blow for the former Dior designer after he was found guilty of making anti-Semitic comments last year. Galliano was awarded the honour by Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010. [Vogue UK]
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are taking their relationship to a whole new level. In an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kanye takes it upon himself (and his stylist) to overhaul Kim’s wardrobe in order to bring it up to his style standards. Erm, okay… [Styleite]
In addition to becoming recently engaged to Chad Kroeger, Avril Lavigne has also revealed she is planning a return to the catwalk. The punk-rock singer will show her label, Abbey Dawn, at New York Fashion Week and has invited her ex-boyfriend’s half-sister to model. That’s right, Lavigne has asked Kendall Jenner, sibling of her ex Brody Jenner, to strut her stuff. It’s all very incestuous. [People]