1 month from today, on December 2nd, Bravo’s new series “Launch My Line” will debut.
The show will take 10 talented fashion designers and pair them with 10 professionals from the business-side of the coin: from CEOs to those in event planning or the music industry. They are rumored to be savvy individuals, but who can’t necessarily sew on a button to save their lives! The show will be hosted by Dean and Dan Caten, twin brothers who created DSQUARED2. Seems like it’s Bravo’s attempt to gain back the audience that it lost when “Project Runway” moved over to Lifetime this year.
“Project Runway” has been an amazing show throughout the seasons, showcasing designer talent and continually astounding the viewers as to what rising stars can accomplish. But for those of us who are challenged when it comes to threading a needle or sketching (ahem, like me), this show may have even greater appeal. I’m assuming that it will put a focus on the business folks who help the designers to achieve their vision, by creating the supporting strategy and implementing the tactics. Reminds me of “The Apprentice” meets “Project Runway”. It’s bound to be filled with drama, as the tenacity and artistic approach of the fashion designers is paired with competitive attitude of those who help to launch the line.
I personally can’t wait. Tivo is set — Wednesday December 2nd, 11/10c!
A couple weeks back I attended San Francisco’s annual Treasure Island Music Festival. The music was great, the weather was gorgeous, but my favorite part was the fashion (surprise, surprise). SF stylistas put on their funkiest gettups and headed across the bay for an afternoon of singing, dancing, and dress-up.
From the guy in faux fur, to the gal in a pink vintage Gucci sweatshirt (accompanied by a matching Gucci fanny pack, of course), the event brought in the best of San Francisco street style! It was like being trapped in a Nylon Magazine spread – and let me just say, I can imagine worse places to spend a day…
When hearing about a boot that gives your calves a workout while you walk, I instantly thought of MBT or Crocs (not necessarily the most stylish). Nope! Now you can wear a designer boot that does this trick — from none other than Anna Sui! In this collaboration with FitFlop, Anna Sui has created a shearling/suede boot that gives you a workout while you walk. According to the FitFlop website: “The Shakoha, is a double-faced shearling boot with suede, metal studs and hand stitched detail, built on the FitFlop patent-pending Microwobbleboard™ midsole, so you get a workout while you walk.” Available Nov. 20th on Net-a-porter and ShopIntuition.com!
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Although not new news, did you know that Jean Paul Gaultier once designed clothing made out of bread?! Although in French, you can watch a video showing many items from his exhibit below — even check out the baguettes made into Venetian blinds! According to a New York Times article from when this exhibit was live, he said, “I love the sensuality of bread, its roundness — there is something sexual and womanly about it.” 13 master bakers gathered to create the 2004 exhibit, that included loaves to stuff crinoline and corset dresses. Some of the rejects that didn’t quite make the exhibit included toast brown sneakers and a croissant and brioche wig! Pretty impressive.
Coca-Cola has teamed up with a number of well-known Italian designers to raise money for the Abaruzzo earthquake victims. I think it’s safe to say that this is the most stylish fundraiser I’ve seen in some time.
As if the Coca-Cola Light classic glass bottles aren’t cute enough… Add the chic touch of a genius fashion designer and you have one stylin’ soda pop!
We recently asked our Twitter followers for advice on tucking jeans into boots — and the answers were fruitful. We wanted to pass this knowledge along to anyone else who was curious about some tried-and-true tips (see below).
Seems that tall/tube socks or stirrups of some sort are the winning formula! We were a little surprised more people didn’t say to only wear skinny jeans! Thanks to everyone who weighed in!
Fashionable women who love to shop come in all shapes, sizes, … and by a variety of first names! Any guesses on the most popular names of Shop It To Me female subscribers? (Don’t peek below!)
We were curious, so we looked. Here’s the Top 10 most common names of our members!
The # of men I see on a daily basis in suits is few and far between. After all, I not only live in the relaxed and kick-back West Coast city of San Francisco, but also work in an up-and-coming area of the city with many start-ups and other entrepreneurial endeavors (i.e. NOT the center of the Financial district)… Nonetheless, I was intriuged by these 2 nuggets about menswear.
1) Brooks Brothers is going to be selling men’s suits inspired by “Mad Men”. Now every guy can be as slick as the handsome and gentlemanly Don Draper! The Emmy-winning show’s costume director, Janie Bryant, has teamed up with Brooks Brothers to create a “Mad Men” edition suit inspired by Draper and the other well-dressed gents at fictional ad firm Sterling Cooper. Apparently only 250 will be made, and sold in 10 Brooks Brothers doors and brooksbrothers.com starting on Oct. 19 through the show’s season finale on Nov. 8. Retail price? Around $1000 a pop.
2) And get this — Thomas Pink is selling a “commuter tie” with a built in pocket on the underside for an iPod! The tie comes in 7 colors, ranging from deep pink to charcoal. For $100, guys can now listen to their music on the sly. (Personally, seeing that guys typically wear pants and a jacket with their shirt/tie combos, I’m still not completely clear why holding the music on the underside of a tie is any easier than in a pocket…if anyone can enlighten me)
The books chat about the social impact and commentary of the selected items, and even share random factoids:
* Apparently Salvatore Ferragamo first invented cork platform shoes due to a materials shortage after Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
* Dr. Martens were launched after a doctor’s ankle injury.
* Tod’s was named after an immigrant Italian consulted the New York phonebook, thereby defining the driving shoe that perfectly encapsulates the American dream.
Who knew?!
Along with some famous faces you’d expect to see portrayed for putting the 50 iconic dresses on the map (Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Di) , you may even find some surprises. Would you expect Hussein Chalayan’s Swarovski collaboration LED dress to make the list? Nike waffle trainers? Crocs?
In life, sometimes less is more – but what fun is that when it comes to birthdays? So to celebrate her big day, we put together a semi-indulgent list of food and fashion items we’d get her if we had unlimited funds.
We raided Laura’s Sale Spot and found this beautiful Prada bag. This would be high on our list if money were no object. But it doesn’t go with much, so of course we’d need a shimmery shirt to go with it. This one’s DVF, one of Laura’s favorite brands. We’d also get her a new pair of Siwy jeans, since she swears by her current pair.
Almost as important as fashion are treats. Local San Francisco delectables are gingerbread cakes from Miette and chais from Caffe Centro. They’re the stuff of birthday dreams! We’d also get a tart frozen yogurt machine that she could pair with delicious mango and berry toppings.
Happy birthday, Laura, from the whole Shop It To Me team!
A belated congratulations to Tamra and her husband Ron! We finally got a hold of their wedding photos, and are so excited to officially announce their marriage! Don’t you just love the long train on her stunning gown?! And get this – her bridesmaids were allowed to wear their own black dresses. Lucky gals!
The two tied the knot on Sunday, August 2, in Michigan, where they were able to share the big day with their closest friends and family. Shortly after, they hopped on a plane to Mexico, where they enjoyed a lovely and relaxing honeymoon on the beach in Mexico. One of the highlights? Parasailing!
A huge congrats to the bride and groom, and from all of us at Shop It To Me, we wish you the very best!
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