Marc Jacobs Resort 2013 face-off: Hailee Steinfeld vs. Anna Wintour

Three days ago for 'The Dark Knight Rises' premiere in LA Hailee Steinfeld chose to wear a sequinned Marc Jacobs number from his Cruise 2013 collection. It was, in fact, the same dress Anna Wintour wore to the CFDA awards a few weeks back.
Hailee went for a 'total look' including Jacobs' clog-like sandals and tube clutch accompanied with simple makeup and hair. Anna, on the other hand, added her signature Manolo Blahnik sling-backs and jewelled necklace. She also added a skinny red belt. I personally find Anna's take a lot more feminine and effortless. What do you think?

Best Dressed of the Weekend: Emma Stone tops it off with Chanel
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It is incredible that Emma Stone has managed to look spotless and different every time during all the stops on her 'The Amazing Spider-Man' press tour, which isn't over yet. This weekend she topped it off with some fresh-off-the-runway Chanel from the Resort'13 collection. It is just perfect for her and I love that she studded Loubs add an edgy touch.

Zoe Saldana has really made me happy casually wearing some Prabal Gurung Resort'12 paired with Miu Miu's Madras bag. It's just so chic to wear them with ragged denim shorts and flats! But of course, she learnt from experience that Prabal is always a good choice.

Diane Kruger is unstoppable. Do you think she even looks much worse when she rolls out of bed? I don't! This weekend she made an appearance at the Berluti dinner in Paris wearing a sailor-inspired dress and my favourite Givenchy sandals.

I have always thought of Sofia Coppola as a stylish woman but I don't necessarily always like what she wears. I also don't usually love Marc Jacobs but somehow the combination of the two works great here. I love the bee-vibe of the MJ Resort'13 dress. It's a relaxed look but it sure makes a statement.

Louis Vuitton FW12: Is Marc Jacobs a Harry Potter fan?
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To be completely honest, I have never really understood what is all the fuss with Marc Jacobs. I have really liked some of his past collections and I appreciate how he's turned his name into a sort of modern-day fashion empire but his collections are usually too gimmicky for my taste.
I never posted about his namesake FW12 collection because, despite the few very nice jackets, it was some more of the same we usually see from him. Getting people's attention for being loud and, frankly, even silly at times seems to have worked all this time. But I still don't understand why everybody loves Marc.
The latest Louis Vuitton collection was shown this morning in Paris. Even though I am usually not too keen on this line either it's usually where we see Jacob's finer work. Despite, again, a few very nice coats or embroidered outfits it was all really gimmicky –full of big plastic buttons, bellboys carrying bags and more silly hats. The only scenario where I can see any of these work is in a high-fashion version of Harry Potter. The LV hats would make a dashing 'Sorting hat' substitute and the bright coats with oversize rounded lapels would make Sybill Trelawney flutter.

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Plenty of the f/w11 campaigns have already been released online this week.
Prada and Marc Jacobs are my favourite so far. Of the latter we already saw a preview a few weeks ago with Helena Bonham Carter lying on the floor in one of Marc's paillette dresses and, as it's the norm, shot by Juergen Teller. I wasn't too keen on that first picture, though.
The rest of the campaign, however, it's another story. I absolutely love these crazy fun pictures of Helena being silly because they stay away from Juergen's typical thing for Marc (aka: straight up and looking at the camera). Not to mention this collection looks pretty damn cool on Helena.

You can see all the f/w11 collections that have been released here.

'Someday' by Justin Bieber. Is that as in 'someday you'll have me but in the meantime you can smell me'? I rather smell Lady Gaga's sweat, I'd even prefer a scent of this 'Bieber'. Who would trust a 17-year-old to tell them how to smell?

The bottle might look familiar to you. That's because it looks like the retarded chubby ugly sister of Marc Jacobs' Lola perfume.

If the putrid plastic flower filled with Bieber scent wasn't enough there had to be a commercial. It's sort of half-way between Peter Pan and Romeo and Juliet in a mirror maze.
Thoughts?

Industrie #2

I remember how excited I was when I first heard of Industrie magazine and how I simply couldn't wait to get my hand on the first issue. Well, the second number of the magazine is hitting the newstands this week and it's doing so with a bang. I shared the new cover with you a few weeks ago —Marc Jacobs in drag styled by Katie Grand and shot by Patrick Demarchelier— and now we can see the full result in the shape of a fantastic editorial no one will forget. Also in the issue are the incredible Rodarte editorial photographed by Danko Steiner and styled by Ana Steiner and great pieces like "The Blueprint of Fabien Baron", with pictures by Terry Richardson and the editors' (Erik Torstensson and Jens Grede) list of the 50 people that have inspired them in 2010 entitled "The New Creative Establishment 2010". Get your copy now!

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Industrie Issue No. 2

Finally! It's not just out yet but we can, at least, have a look at the new cover for the second issue of Industrie. Having Marc Jacobs styled (in drag) by Katie Grand on the cover is not only genius but also utterly unexpected, to me anyway. I was thinking they'd have someone from the editorial world. AdR was a bit of an obvious choice so I was thinking someone like Kate Lanphear. Or maybe a buyer like Sarah Rutson. So this was a brilliant twist. I can't wait to find out what the story behind the image is.

Did you buy their first issue? Are you excited about number 2?
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[Picture: bryanboy.com]

imprinted

The concept of printed clothes is anything but new. Yes, I know. But the SS10 shows provided us with new print options. The concepts were basic: be bold and wear very graphic prints or be arty and opt for blurred, distorted or pixelated prints. There have been two celebrities that, lately, have very much epitomised both looks. On the one hand, beautiful January Jones (whose style sense is rather spotless) has ben seen around LA porting the 'arty' print trend in numbers such as the two below, including one of the jewels from Dries Van Noten's flawless Summer collection. On the other hand, Rihanna. I have been paying a lot of attention to her as of late, specially ever since the two-leopard number (see here). She has a fantastic ability to combine colours and prints. She, however, tends to go for more graphic and bold prints. Bang on trend have also been Kristen Dunst and Victoria Beckham (!) in Miu Miu; possibly the most popular prints of the season.

And, of course, I had to have a look online to see what the biggest e-tailers have on sale in terms of prints. As I said before, Miu Miu and Dries Van Noten, though great, are a little obvious as choices. If you are looking for leopard for the summer, this is your season. There isn't a designer that hasn't created a shirt, skirt, dress or blouse with their own vision of leopard skin. My favourite is Chloé's de-coloured version. But the best brand to go for prints this season Sass & Bide. They have mixed ethnic inspiration with street style and very graphic elements. Giulia and I went to preview their FW10 a while ago (post coming up) and we loved every single piece.

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[Pictures: JustJared.buzznet.com, Celebrity-Gossip.net, Zimbio.com, Net-a-Porter.com, Brownsfashion.com]

the week in news: 24.05.10

This past week has been full of fashion news. From the appointment of new designers, to star-studded store openings and sale profit announcements (Burberry's profits rose $131.5 million). I already talked about Christophe Lemaire's new role as Hermès creative director yesterday but he wasn't the biggest news, by far. Earlier this week, the Gucci group announced that Sarah Burton has been chosen as the new creative director for Alexander McQueen. After months of speculations of weather a big name would take over the brand it has been decided that Burton, whose experience as head of women's wear design since 2000 and who put together the presentation of the FW10 collection after Lee's death, is the right choice. I have a good feeling about this.

Also this week, Giles Deacon was announced as Ungaro's new creative mind. After Estrella Arch's monumental failure in collaborating with Lindsay Lohan for two seasons, the Spanish designer was let go to leave room for Giles. Surprisingly, Lohan is supposed to still 'collaborate' in Ungaro's line. I just hope Deacon can play mind tricks with her and trow ALL her ideas in the bin.
A little less news-worthy was the opening of the Louis Vuitton Maison in London's New Bond Street. I never think of LV as an essential part of the industry but I suppose it is in terms of sales. For whichever reason, the opening of their biggest British home congregated an endless list of celebrities all wearing Marc Jacobs' creations for FW10. I really loved Marc's idea for this last collection but I still feel iffy about the execution. Just by looking at most guests (who don't have the average person's body shape) it was evident that the 30's inspired dresses are not flattering in the least. Luckily, Kristen, Alexa, Gwyneth and Gemma were there to prove being the exception to the rule.
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[Pictures: nytimes.com, Telegraph.co.uk, Style.com, JustJared.buzznet.com, Zimbio.com]

couleur face-off

Just by glancing at Kate Bosworth one knows she is very much clued in when it comes to trends. Her outfit of soft lines and muted colours paired up with neutral-coloured shoes and bag epitomises the look of the season for SS10. Looking at any shops it seems evident that these colour palette will take over the upcoming season but let's not forget the other significant trend of the season —military khaki. Which one will you be sporting for SS10?

Below, clockwise from left: Chloé cotton suit, Chloé silk-crepe blouse, Marc Jacobs satin top, Jason Wu chiffon skirt, Vanessa Bruno Athé shorts, Elizabeth and James embellished skirt, Missoni wrap top. All from Net-a-Porter.

Below, clockwise from left: Splendid jersey top, Balmain tank top, Elizabeth and James silk shirt, Balmain cargo shorts, Stella McCartney camouflage shorts, Alexander Wang asymmetric skirt. All from Net-a-Porter.

[Pictures: JustJared, Net-a-Porter]

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M vs. M

If you regularly check soVIPzone you know I am quite fond of comparing womens and menswear. I think it has something to do with the fact that women's clothes are always the main focus in fashion and we are somehow alienated. So I'm constantly trying to prove that we deserve our share of attention too. And this is yet another reason to support that. Isn't it fascinating that Marc Jacobs has done exactly the same for men and trousers in FW10 as Miuccia Prada did for women in SS09? I do think so. Now, whether we'll see any men actually wearing this double leg or not is a different question.

[Picture credits: Style.com, GQ.com]

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Marc Jacobs shoes & ShopBop $100 giveaway

soVIPzone wants to celebrate its 200th post with an amazing and fashionable giveaway from our faithful readers. We have teamed up with Shopbop.com to offer one of you an instant $100 gift card. The only thing you have to do is give a creative answer to the following question:

"Which of the Marc Jacobs shoes from Shopbop.com is your favorite, and why?"

Also, we would like to know what would you wear them to, and how you'd include them in your ensemble. How can you make your answer stand out?

What would you wear with your pair of Marc Jacobs shoes?
Marc's history might be very thrilling, but let's face it, the only thing you care about is what will you wear your Marc Jacobs shoes to. Even more so than any other day, this time your style choice is extremely important because it can win you a $100 Shopbop.com instant gift card. Just tell us which pair of Marc Jacobs shoes is your favorite, and why. Remember, the most creative comment will win.

You have until midnight on November 27th to enter.

Anonymous comments will not count.

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a night to remember?

I am deeply and utterly uninspired as of late, hence the lack of posts around here. Hopefully, with the imminent arrival of the holidays this situation will change. In the meantime, I could not ignore such an event as the Met Ball. It certainly was an odd night, to say the least. Celebrities swapped roles and some seemed as if they were in those clothes to convince the world once and for all that they are not only tasteless but complete nutters. But some others, the few, lived up to the expectations or were simply pleasant surprises.

I AM IN LOVE... and she doesn't know it.

For those of you thinking "WTF?", I will say: it works on them and it wouldn't on anybody else.

Totally unexpected but extremely successful nonetheless.

It was pretty much a Marc overdose what that night was. I have always said it and I always will: He is overrated.

Talk about tables turning... Blake looks slick and sexy even when the dress is not my cup of tea while Leighton, poor thing, was somehow cheated. I like the print, though.

Simple cuts with colours that work great with their skin tones.

Wait a few years and that photo up there will have another member.

Daria has no need to accessorize with such a cleavage and that pair of jeweled eyes. Unlike our little friend on the right, just don't.

Not like  I was blown away but still, at least it wasn't wacko.

I am speechless before this.

Thoughts? Missed me?

[Pictures credit: JustJared, Style.com, GossipGirls]

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Welsh springs

I have occupied my leisure time this Monday evening to cuddle under a blanket in the company of some coffee and chocolate to watch The Edge of Love, set in the 1940's. I was struck by the inspired photography of the more-than-lovely Welsh landscape and, of course, the utterly anglophilic costume design that caused nothing but sheer astonishment in me. The combination of the two made the film an even lovelier experience for me as I share that particular love for Wales and its folk and confess myself an incurable anglophilic. Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley jumped around in light flowery gauze dresses with thick knit jumpers and cardigans and paired them up with knee-length socks and rubber boots. An odd combination, one might think. But, having a closer more considerate look it is undeniable that there is exquisite quirkiness and unexpected comfort. And so, I looked around the net to put together a few more contemporary ensembles I feel make great transition-to-Spring outfits (particularly if you are lucky enough to live in the UK).

Markus Lupfer bow sweater, Diane von Furstenberg dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs striped cardigan, 3.1 Phillip Lim floral print dress, American Apparel socks, Wellington Hunter boots.

Juicy Couture strawberry print mini dress, Vera Wang cardigan, See by Chloé knit cardigan, Rebecca Taylor animal print mini dress, American Apparel socks, Wellington Hunter boots.

[Picture credits: DailyMail.co.uk, Net-a-porter.com, AmericanApparel.net]

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all I want for Christmas is THIS

And he is back! My apologies for being absent for two weeks. I was deeply immersed in coursework, most of which had piled up as a consequence of my procrastination.

As promised, here is the first of soVIPzone's Christmas specials. I have selected the most luxurious and holiday-suited garments and accessories no man should be able to do without.

Have a look (and feel free to give into your wishes to buy me any of the items below).

Fairisie jumper, Solid knit tie, Pinto jumper with plaid detail.

Burberry Prorsum cardigan, Lanvin "blazer-ish" cardigan, Marc Jacobs cardigan.

Wool checked Vans, NDC distressed leather boots, Yves Sain Laurent black suede ankle boots, Pierre Hardy grey and blue suede shoes.

Oversized argyle Fred Perry cardigan, All-Son shawl collar cardigan, Standard Cloth grey wool cardigan.

Burberry Prorsum sheer cardigan, Gucci jumper, Maison Martin Margiela cardigan.

Modern Amusement crow cardigan, Rick Owens lambskin washed jacket, 1990's Vintage by La Rosa smoking jacket.

Dsquared2 tartan scarf, Tom Ford sunglasses, Maison Martin Margiela distressed leather biker boots.

Dior Homme bedrock jeans, dark grey Dior Homme jeans, Maison Martin Margiela knit scarf.

Prada bow-tie, cashmere Yves Sain Laurent scarf, Block Harrison wool fedora hat.

3.1 Phillip Lim overcoat , Rag & Bone plaid coat, Vintage by La Rosa velvet jacket.

Dsquared2 shirt, Rick Owens oversized cardigan, 50's Vintage by La Rosa corduroy print shirt.

Gucci velvet blazer, Lanvin black blazer, Lanvin blzer with shiny lapels.

Shoes, boots and luggage, all Gucci.

[Picture credits: eLuxury.com, MatchesFashion.com and UrbanOutfitters.com]

I will excitedly check my mail box everyday.

Happy Christmas everyone!

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