Fancy a Shag: Fall’s Fur TrendsThis season, designers sent out messy furs, oodles of lamb, and shearling in droves. PETA, we suggest you avert your eyes.
Bird’s New Williamsburg Outpost OpensJennifer Mankins opens her third Bird store today. Check out a dozen of our favorite finds, from local Brooklyn designers to exclusive wares from 3.1 phillip lim.
London’s Biggest Trend: NipplesThe sheer trend we saw on New York runways jumped the pond and hit London last week. In droves. Bras, next season, are optional. NSFW, naturally.
Paul Smith’s Highly Limited Bespoke SpecialThe English designer’s crack team of tailors are in town for just three days, fitting dandies for bespoke suits at the Greene Street boutique. So who’s willing to wait five or six months for a suit?
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How Carla Bruni Saved Dior; Daniel Craig Is Best DressedCarla Bruni Sarkozy’s all-Dior wardrobe during her London visit was worth $1 million in advertising for Dior; GQ crowns Daniel Craig its best-dressed man — John McCain never had a chance.
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Google Invades Showers; Ed Hardy Launches New ScentSKIN:
• In Russia, you can find Gmail soap. Gshower, anyone? Actually, we’re sure there’s plenty of geeky fans who’d jump at the chance. [Fashion Week Daily]
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Mary-Kate Olsen’s Studded Givenchy Jacket Is Her Secret Shame!Spotted all over Paris (and on blogs galore): Mary-Kate Olsen in a gold-studded jacket that unquestionably weighed more than she did. Who ever was responsible for this most glorious piece of armor?, we wondered. And where the hell can we get it? After some digging and a few furious phone calls by the folks at Jeffrey, we hit pay dirt: It’s Givenchy! Hallelujah! Ricardo Tisci, you are a genius! Get us to Barneys!