by Cate Young | March 17, 2010
(+2)Last month, I opened my March issue of Vogue magazine and came across an advertisement featuring models in blackface. Frankly, I was taken aback. As a black woman, I was offended, and I’m not the only one. In recent months, the fashion industry has seen a rise in the trend of using blackface in magazine spreads. [...](read more...)
by Renee Trilivas | March 15, 2010 (+1)We’ve all seen those ridiculous makeover shows where perfectly manicured stylists educate the less fashionable by telling them not to wear grungy, oversized tee shirts, make their little makeover project cry because they’ve “never felt this beautiful before,” and make the audience laugh with snappy remarks about glitter eyeshadow. “TRANSform Me” is VH1’s attempt to put [...](read more...)
by Natalee Ranii-Dropcho | March 15, 2010
(No Ratings Yet)As if Karl Lagerfeld isn’t happy enough with the request to shoot the 2011 Pirelli Calendar, that je ne sais quoi about him is getting an official title. French President Nicholas Sarkozy nominated Lagerfeld as a commander of the French Legion of Honour, which was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 as the highest decoration [...](read more...)
by Renee Trilivas | March 1, 2010 (0)As part of the Boston Stands with Haiti relief campaign, Boston University’s Hillel House co-sponsored the lackluster “Haute for Haiti” fashion show Sunday February 28th. The designers featured were Kat Schamens, Betsey Johnson, Tom’s Shoes, and two BU student designers: Emily Gasda and Cassie Locsin. Hilary Rappaport for HMR Designs provided the jewelry. Some of [...](read more...)
by Cate Young | March 1, 2010 (No Ratings Yet)On Saturday the 27th of February, BU’s Black Student Union held its annual Impact Fashion Show. This year, the theme was ‘Fashionably Ever After’ and featured designs inspired by classic Disney fairy tales like Pocahontas, Snow White and The Lion King. The featured designers this year were Akia Ramsay, Autumn Adeigbo, Prajje Jean-Baptiste, Renee Sweeney, Sonjia Williams and Ty Scott. [...](read more...)
by Renee Trilivas | February 22, 2010 (No Ratings Yet)Alice took a wrong turn in wonderland and ended up on the runway! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Tim Burton is sure to take us all on a psychedelic ride in his highly anticipated remake of Lewis Carroll’s beloved nonsensical story Alice in Wonderland. which is set to be released [...](read more...)
by Cate Young | February 21, 2010 (No Ratings Yet)TV shows like “Project Runway” and “America’s Next Top Model” have transformed modeling and fashion design to the most sought-after careers in the fashion industry. They’ve also shown just how competitive these careers can be. However, there are thousands of people employed in the multi-billion dollar industry that is fashion, and not all of them [...](read more...)
by Renee Trilivas | February 16, 2010 (+2)Betsey Johnson is known for her youthful party dresses in delicious shades like baby pink and soft teal, and her finale cartwheel and neon pink shopping bags. February 7th, I was lucky enough to attend a Betsey Johnson Fashion & Trunk Show at BOND lounge at the Langham Hotel. Here’s the lowdown for when BJ [...](read more...)
by Cate Young | February 11, 2010 (+1)The fashion world is up in arms this morning as British designer Alexander McQueen, known by his lavish and unconventional runway shows, was found dead at his London home. Details are still sketchy as to the circumstances surrounding his death, but police say the death is not being treated as suspicious. McQueen was 40 years [...](read more...)
by Renee Trilivas | February 9, 2010 (No Ratings Yet)Roses are red violets are blue…but long story short: Valentine’s Day is a lame holiday. Think about it. Red roses? Cheap chocolates in a heart-shaped cardboard? Satiny lingerie? Romance? Boring. Instead check out some of the more fun options to give to that special someone (or just to indulge in yourself.) Sweetheart Sunglasses: Wear your heart, on your–er, face [...](read more...)
