THE WHO AND THE WHAT

Monday, February 23, 2009

Project Runway Spoiler Alert!!!

Fashion week as ended in New York, and although the new season of Project Runway or Project Runaway (LOL, pun intended) has not aired, here's a sneak peek at the designs from the finalist.

Leave your comments on how you think this season will measure up to the previous.

Baby No. 2 For Nicole Richie

Wow, that was fast! Just little over a year after the birth of daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden. Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden has announced on his band's website that he and Nicole Richie are expecting another child. Congrats to them and to grandpa Lionel!

Friday, February 20, 2009

Rihanna's Assault Photo Leaked

A photo obtained by celebrity site TMZ apparently reveals R&B star Rihanna's facial injuries that were allegedly inflicted by Chris Brown during an altercation earlier this month prior to the Grammy Awards. While the photo has not been proven or disproven, it would seem to back up previous reports from TMZ and "E!" regarding "serious" swelling on both sides of Rihanna's face, as well as a split lip and swelling over her right eye. TMZ had also reported that Rihanna had a bloody nose, which was not present in this photo, although it's possible that it may have stopped before the photo was taken. No word on exactly where TMZ got the photo, although it's speculated it may be from a police field photo that was taken after the assault to document the incident. AWFUL!!!!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Giorgio Armani 5th Avenue Store Opening Reception

Giorgio Armani made a gift of $1 million to The Fund for Public Schools to develop a multi-year, umbrella program entitled the Armani Arts Institute. He announced the donation at the opening of his new store on Fifth Avenue in New York with Caroline Kennedy, who is vice-chair of the fund, and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

The opening reception attracted Rachel Zoe, , Nina Garcia, Kevin Lyles, Leonardo DiCaprio, Alicia Keys, Milla Jovivich, Victoria Beckham, and Zoe Saldana.

The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion

In the same week that Kate Moss has been proudly announcing her 27 British Vogue covers in an interview; Marc Jacobs too has referenced a legendary image from the Vogue archive. He stood against the backdrop of Peter Lindbergh's iconic 1990 British Vogue cover, featuring Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Tatiana Patitz on Wednesday morning, with an announcement about an upcoming Costume Institute exhibition.

"The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion", which runs from May 6 to August 9, at the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute, will pay tribute to models through the ages, arranged by decade, from the Forties Dior muses to Versace's Nineties Amazonians. The exhibition launches just after the Costume Institute Gala which Jacobs and Moss will host together on May 4. The event is arguably the biggest fashion night of the year. Marc Jacobs will serve as this year’s Honorary Chair, and co-chairs include Kate Moss, Justin Timberlake, and Anna Wintour. Attendees will have the opportunity to preview the exhibit’s 70 masterworks of haute couture and ready-to-wear along with the editorial, advertising, and runway photography of those individuals who captured the essence of a fashion era.

Converse Jack Purcell High Top Ozzy Osbourne Straight Jacket

The Prince of Darkness hooks up with the legendary sneaker company to transform the Jack Purcell into a “straight jacket” high top. White uppers with brown leather straps details round off the various Ozzy Osbourne references throughout the heel and liner area. For $100, you can cop your pair at Classic Sport Shoes .

IN THE KNOW: Alejandro Ingelmo

Ingelmo, a Manhattan-based cobbler, makes FIERCELY sexy shoes for both women and men. His celebrity fans include Madonna, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kanye West and Jay-Z. The designer’s runway collection is only available at Jeffrey. His regular collection is sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Intermix. He will do custom work for the truly obsessed. Just send an email via his Web site http://www.alejandroingelmo.com/, and describe your passion for platforms.

Ingelmo’s airy, duplex loft in the heart of SoHo is filled with great examples of mid-century modern (he collects all the Danish masters) and, of course, gazillions of shoes in every color and skin imaginable.