Designers
Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone Split
Jul 27th
Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone have decided to end their relationship.
“Thanks for t notes. yes, I saw t press today. We are not together, haven’t been in 2 months. And we will not comment on it. Sorry. We r fine,” tweeted Martone.
Jean Paul Gaultier is the new president of the Jean Paul Gaultier group
Jul 22nd
Jean Paul Gaultier has been named president of the Jean Paul Gaultier Group. His company said Tuesday that he was replacing Veronique Gautier — who is no relation — who was appointed to the job in December 2008 and who headed Hermes perfumes.
Gaultier owns a 55% stake in the company, with the remaining 45% held by Hermes.
Jason Wu designs Madame Alexander dolls
Jul 22nd
Jason Wu, the fashion designer best known for creating first lady Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown first made a splash designing dolls, so its no surprise that he’s back in the dollhouse working on a collection for revered toy maker Madame Alexander.
He has introduced six dolls (two collections consisting of three dolls each), all donned from head to toe in couture fashion.
Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary Book
Jul 21st
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary Roberto Cavalli is releasing a book featuring 200 pages of stunning images shoot by famed photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott under the creative direction of Fabien Baron, which present 40 years of sensuality and Cavalli’s style, throught the faces of today’s women.
McCartney to design Team GB kit for 2012
Jul 16th
Stella McCartney will work with Adidas for the 2012 Summer Olympics. According to WWD, Adidas has selected McCartney as creative director for the uniforms that British athletes will wear.
“As a British fashion designer it is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be creative director of Team GB as the hosting nation of the London 2012 Olympic Games,” McCartney said.