1. Eluxury no longer offers Louis Vuitton pieces on its eCommerce site.
2. However, the LVMH brand now sells its own products on its site.
3. They aren't any cheaper, though.
4. Louis Vuitton has also launched a Twitter account to coincide with its budding new eCommerce site.
5. Finally, no word if LV will retweet anyone who infringes upon their trademark. If so, Rick Ross look out.
If you were like me and had your head buried in some over-priced textbook last week, you're probably new to this whole Tyra/Paulina Porizkova. Well, it's not much of an ordeal considering it just consists of Tyra firing Paulina because she was totz jealous and, well, Paulina going on national television and calling Tyra out for unprecedented amount of hating. Sounds good right? It is!
Last week on the Late Late Show, Paulina ripped Tyra a new one. "The reason I was told I was fired was because, it seemed that America's Next Top Model has gotten too fat and they needed to cut some fat and the fat was me. So I figured it was either that or my gigantic huge ego. Which I wasn't aware of until I was told by the producers that I have an ego problem," said the former ANTM judge. Not to be outdone or more importantly left looking bad, Tyra released the following statement yesterday:
"The current state of the economy has forced shows to make major budget cuts industry wide. America's Next Top Model is not immune to these financially challenging times. We've had to make significant cuts in every area of the production and, unfortunately, Paulina was a casualty of these cuts. Tyra, who pursued Paulina to join the show as a judge multiple times, was incredibly saddened by the decision the show was forced to make. We really enjoyed working with Paulina, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors."
As far as whose telling the truth in this whole mess, I have no idea. Claims of Tyra being a diva and jealous of Paulina are just as credible as Paulina getting shwn the door solely because of budget cuts. One thing is for certain, though: Paulina, you will be missed. It was real while it lasted.
According to WWD
"American Apparel has agreed to pay Woody Allen $5 million to settle a lawsuit brought against the company by the filmmaker in 2007.
Allen had charged the L.A.-based retailer had used his image on two billboards in 2007 without his consent, thereby invading his privacy and damaging his reputation. He was seeking $10 million in damages in the case, which was being heard in U.S. district court in Manhattan.
In a statement, Dov Charney, founder and chief executive of American Apparel said, “Naturally there is some relief of not having to go through a trial but I also harbor a sense of remorse and sadness for not arguing an important issue regarding the First Amendment, particularly the ability of an individual or corporation to invoke the likeness of a public figure in a satiric and social statement.”
Charney added that the decision to settle the case came at the behest of American Apparel’s insurance carrier, which will pay the bulk of the $5 million settlement agreement."
Last night, Anna Wintour's interview with Morley Safer for 60 Minutes aired. In the thirteen minute discussion, the editor-in-chief comes across as a shrewd business women who is not a fan of "little houses" (read: fat people) and commands a lot of respect from her peers and remarkably thin editors who seem to be in a constant state of motion as they attempt to flee from their boss' scornful gaze. Still, the most revealing looks into Anna's real personality are left on the cutting room floor. Luckily though, CBS posted the outtakes from Anna's feature on the web this morning. My favorite would have to be her lament on why she loves fur and the aforementioned "little houses."
Rumor has it Target has tapped Anna Sheffield as its next Go International collaborator.
Known for her downtown cool pieces, the collection of jewelry is said to be created under the label Anna Sheffield for Target.
If this bit of news is indeed fact and not fiction, fans of Sheffield's fairly pricey Bing Bang line will be able to by the designer's baubles for a considerably lower amount this August in Target stores.
Attention, aspiring fashion editors and journalists:
Nymag.com needs a part-time intern to contribute to its model coverage for New York magazine’s website (think: The Cut). You'll need to be able to tell the difference between Gemma Ward and Sasha P, know who all the new "it" mannequins are on Models.com, and comfortable researching fashion and model history, making contacts, and digging up any information if necessary.
Previous fashion magazine experience is a plus but if you can demonstrate that you're eager, meticulous, flexible, professional, and able to work in a fast-paced, extremely deadline-oriented environment you just might have a chance. The internship is for two days per week and, drum roll please, Nymag.com will pay you $7.15/hr.
If you think you've got what it takes, submit 2-3 writing samples along with your resume that will illustrate your unrivaled knowledge on all things model-related to fashionjobs@nymag.com. PS: The model to my left is Arlenis Sosa. Good luck!
Barneys New York isn't going down just yet. Take that, recession!
WWD reports the luxury department store is getting $25 million pumped into it by Istithmar World Capital, the Dubai-based parent of Barneys.
The money come just as vendors and factors were beginning to question Barneys about the performance of its stores, its plans for the future and how Barneys can help them grow their businesses. Luckily, the new cash flow will ensure fall deliveries get carried out and help ease liquidity concerns among vendors and factors.
Not surprisingly, the cash influx by Istithmar came just as Barneys saw its S&P rating go from "B-minus” down to “CCC” because of a “deteriorating liquidity position of the company as demonstrated by the need for a cash infusion by Istithmar World."
Nonetheless, David Jackson, chief executive officer of Istithmar World Capital, says the parent company's injection wasn't accelerated by Barneys S&P rating. “Barneys is strong and has a strong parent.” The infusion, he stressed, “shouldn’t be viewed as a sign of weakness. It should be viewed as a positive thing.”
So, don't fret. You're Alexander Coco bags and sequined Balmain dresses will arrive right on time at your doorstep this fall. Now back to work.
YOOXYGEN, not to be confused with the cable network Oxygen, is a new eco-friendly project which will offer ethically conscious products like fashion, design, jewelry, and books.
Yoox.com's new venture will play host to such green pieces as Ilaria Venturini Fendi's Carmina Campus accessories and jewelry line made from recycled materials (clutches constructed out of Venetian blinds), Katharine Hamnett's organic cotton slogan tees, and Caboclo jewelry, made from natural objects found on the Brazilian Amazon rain forest floors, amongst others.
There will also be vintage clothing and books available for purchase a well. But that's not it! Yoox.com has developed a plan in collaboration with AzzeroCO2 to offset 100% of its shipping carbon footprint by the use of clean energy and reforestation.
Set your calenders: YOOXYGEN debuts online on April 15th to coincide with Earth Day.
Eww alert! Stylista's first season champ, 29-year-old Johanna Cox, is supposedly dating 51-year-old 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin.
According to Yahoo, the actor brought the former reality show contestant to the New York premiere of his new movie Lymelife last week. At the event, the two were said to have been holding hands and acing much like any other odd couple. Weird, indeed.
Meanwhile, Johanna is no longer a lowly assistant at Elle. In fact, she's been promoted to junior editor and tasked with creating a viable blog for Elle.com. Luckily, though, the rookie's co-workers were willing to provide her with powerful bits of advice before she began her foray into blogging. “Find a way to stop sounding so in love with your own writing,” quipped one senior editor to the newbie. Ah, yes. When does Stylista return The CW for a second season?
In celebration of acquiring 200 million users, Facebook asked 15 organizations to create 2 unique virtual gifts that users could purchase and send to their friends within the network.
TOMS' contribution to the initiative includes a shoe from their Spring 2009 Collection and a shoe attached to a parachute, which is suppose to serve as a playful reference to TOMS method of giving. Indeed, these aren't your run-of-the-mill Facebook decorations.
Why, pray tell? Well, unlike the "homie" item you just platered on your BFF's wall before Bio lab, proceeds from these TOMS gifts will benefit Friends of TOMS, the non-profit partner of TOMS Shoes, Inc. In addition, users who send and receive a TOMS gift will get a $5 gift certificate redeemable at at www.TOMSshoes.com.
Blake saves the world once again!
