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A Crocodillian Collaboration

Amy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:51:57 +0000

We covet Catherine Malandrino for her use of bold colors and international influence, so what happens when this French designer bats tails with luxury French sportswear line, Lacoste? A: a crocodillian-sized collaboration! The designer will be creating a Malandrino + Lacoste capsule collection that will run for four seasons. While designer collabs, may be common among other brands (cough, H&M), this is the first ever for Lacoste.

As reported by WWD, “The first step [for Malandrino] was to create a logo to make the label more inviting to women. Malandrino and Lacoste decided on two kissing crocodiles, one green and one yellow, for the Lacoste + Malandrino line. Far more womanly than the brand’s typical sportif look, Malandrino’s take includes styles such as a draped day dress with three-quarter-length sleeves, a hooded cocoon cardigan and a pleated bustier dress.”

By the looks of her sketch above, we can’t wait to rock the new sporty, feminine attire. You can also get an idea of the collection by visiting Maladrino’s blog, where she has posted inspiration boards to give you an idea of her design direction with Lacoste. The clothes will be sold in Lacoste store internationally, as well as, Malandrino’s boutique shops with price points from $125-$495. We also hear bags and shoes will make it into the merchandise mix! Hooray!

H&M + Lanvin + Alber Elbaz

Amy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:00:07 +0000

Another MAJOR designer and mass-retailer collaboration has been confirmed today. H&M is teaming up with Lanvin.

Lanvin designer, Alber Elbaz and Lanvin’s menswear designer, Lucas Ossendrijver will release a holiday collection that’ll be available in 200 H&M shops across the globe on November 23. H&M will preview the collection on November 2, with a video release on their website. Past H&M collaborations have included Sonia Rykiel, Comme de Garcons, Matthew Williamson, and Jimmy Choo.

Marc Jacobs & Anna Wintour Talk FNO on Jimmy Fallon

Amy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:32:29 +0000

Vogue EIC, Anna Wintour and designer, Marc Jacobs stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening to promote Fashion’s Night Out on September 10th. The duo talked up the global initiative and let Jimmy know not to expect sales at the major shops, but in-turn be on the lookout for fun events, what’s this we hear about ping-pong at Barney’s?

To learn more about Fashion’s Night Out check out their official website and enjoy the clip below.

Hey There “Beautiful Stranger”

Amy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:58:32 +0000

There’s nothing like the excitement of seeing someone dressed up and strutting down the street as if it’s a catwalk. Hence, why we’re diggin’ Elle magazine’s editorial, “Beautiful Stranger” from their September issue. Model, Danielle Z shows off some haute looks, while photographer, Serge Leblon snaps away. We love the dresses pulled by Samira Nasr (who frequently works on Elle shoots). She gives readers a mash up of colored gowns paired with casual shoes for a city-chic look.

Peep the full editorial on MyFDB.

Marc Jacobs…Bang!

Vaneza — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:01:20 +0000

Just recently designer Marc Jacobs launched his new fragrance titled “Bang”. With the launch also came the release of a new ad campaign featuring a very revealing Marc Jacobs as the face of the fragrance. Shot by Juergen Teller, a naked Jacobs lies on a silver bed, with an over-sized bottle of the scent strategically placed. We can’t wait to smell the new scent and are giving major kudos to Jacobs for being so confident!

You can view the campaign on MyFDB.

Lara Stone Buttons Up for Vogue

Amy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:18:21 +0000

Lara Stone appears perfectly poised in this Vogue editorial, “Sweater Girl,” photographed by Marcus Piggott and Mert Alas. Adorned with stylish knits fit for the impending fall season, Stone shows off her classical look with a touch of glamour. Besides, simple cardigans never looked so good!

We love how Stone’s natural beauty is featured in a conservative manor, as she’s frequently spotted in more provocative poses like her work on Calvin Klein’s F/W ad campaign.

You can browse the full “Sweater Girl” editorial on MyFDB.

Closettour: In Search Of A Swimsuit

Vaneza — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:47:11 +0000

The team at MyFDB just stumbled across Closettour, a cool web project by CUNY Graduate School student, Jenni Avins. According to Avins, Closettour is “a blog about wondering what to wear in an increasingly complicated world. It is about finding value, and values in fashion, by following our clothing’s narrative threads”.

In her latest video titled “Calendar Girls” Avins goes in search of the perfect swimsuit only to find that fashion’s seasons change so rapidly that the task is easier said than done. She interviews Julie Gilhart, the Fashion Director of Barneys New York who gives her take on fashion’s quick evolution season after season. We thought this was really interesting and can’t wait to keep an out for Avins’ next post!

CLOSETTOUR: “Calendar Girls,” featuring Julie Gilhart from Jenni Avins on Vimeo.

Looking for a lucky new necklace? Peep Pennyroyal Silver

Amy — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:34:53 +0000

In a world of gaudy jewelry, we love accessories that make a statement while retaining their simplicity. A perfect example of this is the brand, Pennyroyal Silver and designer, Tim Foster who creates unique handmade silver pendants. Originally hailing from the music industry, Foster entered the jewelry arena when he hammered away at an old 1979 penny (his birth year) and drilled a hole through it. Something clicked in his head and he continued to explore crafting pieces. We asked Foster a few more questions to understand how he made this transition.

1. If you weren’t a jewelry designer what would you be?

That’s pretty tough to say. Probably something in music again. I worked at a record company for about 7 years before I started designing jewelry, and music has always been my passion, so I’d probably get back into that in some way. Artist management, directing music videos, photography… those would be my areas of interest I think. Glass blowing and bronze sculpture have always been interesting to me too. A job where I can crank up the music and be creative is perfect for me.

2. What is the inspiration for your latest collection?

My collection is constantly evolving and the inspiration for each design is different. The thing that all my designs have in common is imperfection. I’ve always compared the process of making a piece of jewelry to the process of writing and recording a song. The initial sketch of a design is like the writing process. I think about what the piece will mean and then start scribbling out ideas. I don’t really have a clear idea of what the finished piece will look like, it’s just a basic outline. The actual process of translating the sketch idea into a silver design is like recording a song. I just start to build it and carve out the details and stop when it feels done. I never try to make it perfect. The scratches and wrinkles are what give each design a soul. It’s like Bob Dylan’s voice. The imperfections make it unique and real. Can you imagine if Bob Dylan auto-tuned his voice to be perfectly on pitch?

3. What cities, neighborhoods and/or regions inspire you and why?

I’ve found inspiration in the major European cities I’ve been to. London, Paris, Rome, Dublin, etc… There is so much history everywhere. I like the look of the structures and architecture that has been there for a thousand years and have had their ornate details rounded off by time. I guess it’s the beauty of imperfection that I find so inspiring. Old buildings, cobble stone streets, old wrought iron railings, a structure that has been half broken down for parts for another structure… they all have amazing stories locked inside.

We love the uniqueness of handcrafted items, particularly this Large Fleur de Lis sterling silver pendant ($90) featured at the top of this article. Actually, we like this piece so much, that we’re giving you the opportunity to win it (consider it your lucky new necklace;).

To Enter:

1 – Send a tweet with the following phrase: Coveting this Fleur de Lis @_pennyroyal pendant featured on @MyFDB‘s blogzine! #contest

Rules: The more you tweet, the better your odds. We’ll be picking one winner at random who will be notified via DM on Twitter. Thank you to Pennyroyal Silver for providing this prize and Caro Marketing for handling the logistics. Contest ends Monday September 6th at 8:00 pm (PST).

Karlie Kloss in “Checks and the City”

Vaneza — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:52:30 +0000

It’s no secret that the team here at MyFDB is crazy for Karlie Kloss. This really seems to be her season; she’s been in several editorials and is the face of multiple campaigns including Donna Karan, Dior, Oscar de la Renta, and Aquascutum. Most recently, Kloss was photographed by Peter Lindbergh for an editorial in September’s Vogue titled “Checks and the City”. A dark lipped and sultry Kloss poses all throughout the bustling streets of New York City in the latest prints and outwear. Thanks to Kloss, we are totally looking forward to a cooler weather change.

You can view the rest of the editorial on MyFDB.

Zoe Saldana’s New Calvin Klein Underwear Commercial

Vaneza — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:10:43 +0000

Zoe Saldana’s new commercial for Calvin Klein Underwear is out. You can see the ad campaign shot by Mikael Jannson and styled by Karl Templer, on MyFDB. For the rest of the commercials, as well as, behind the scene photos, check out Calvin Klein’s official website.