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Fashion’s Night Out 2010 Runway Show

Some didn’t think it could happen, but on Tuesday night Anna Wintour, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America proved who’s got the chutzpah by staging a massive 171-look fashion show–easily New York City’s, if not the world’s, largest in history–that featured Gisele Bündchen opening in a Fashion’s Night Out t-shirt, Carolina Herrera … Continue reading “Fashion’s Night Out 2010 Runway Show”

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Gucci Opens New Digital Flagship: Gucci.com

A new luxury digital flagship store has debuted at Gucci.com following an 18 month renovation under the direction of brand creative director Frida Giannini. Visitors to the new site travel online through the experience of a physical Gucci retail store, where products are displayed against a backdrop of gold, light beige, rosewood and other sophisticated … Continue reading “Gucci Opens New Digital Flagship: Gucci.com”

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Sofia Coppola in Pomellato

Never one to be ostentatious, Sofia Coppola has always opted for discreet style and grace when it comes to being a mother and critically acclaimed writer and director. For the premiere of her latest film, “Somewhere,” at the Venice Film Festival that included a bash hosted by Louis Vuitton, Coppola, both a Marc Jacobs muse … Continue reading “Sofia Coppola in Pomellato”

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Jessica Alba in Valentino Haute Couture

Described as having a “swarm of black organza and jet stones,” Jessica Alba’s dress of choice while attending the Venice Film Festival premiere of “Machete” was certainly a buzzworthy look–but for all the right reasons. Not only is it Valentino Haute Couture, but the dress, which goes from short to long from front to back, … Continue reading “Jessica Alba in Valentino Haute Couture”

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Dior Delices Clutch

A simple yet roomy clutch goes a long way in making an outfit complete. When Natalie Portman arrived on the red carpet for her “Black Swan” premiere in Venice, Italy, last week, I immediately took note of her evening bag. It wasn’t one of those jeweled minaudieres or steel box clutches with no personality; rather, … Continue reading “Dior Delices Clutch”

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Ermenegildo Zegna “Duo Tie”

With so much of Fashion’s Night Out is dedicated to women–for obvious reasons–imagine my delight when the folks at Zegna emailed me about this nifty product launch for men. Debuting exclusively at its Fifth Avenue flagship on September 10, the Zegna “Duo Tie” will only be available for one night (I’m serious, folks) with all … Continue reading “Ermenegildo Zegna “Duo Tie””

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