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Dear Shaded Viewers, Cannot wait to see "Only Lovers Left Alive" which will show last day at Cannes in competition. Lea's documentary on the film and Jim Jarmusch will be screened at ASVOFF 6 Centre Pompidou Oct 11 12 13th. Well, one of those days, too early for the programming. Lea's documentary on "The Limits of Control" by Jim Jarmusch was in ASVOFF 5. Later, Diane

There are plenty of good reasons to head to J.Crew or Zara for your summer wardrobe needs, but today we bring you 38 reasons not to. From the old guard to the newbies, massive collectives to favorite local boutiques, we present the 38 best places to find independent designers and labels on the internet. For the purposes of this list, we're defining "indie" as "not owned by a ginormous global corporation," as so many fashion brands and retailers are. So whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, bookmarking a new favorite boutique, or simply want to support independent businesses, here are our current favorite independent designers, labels, and e-shops. Got a suggestion of your own? Let us hear it in the comments. THE CLASSICS: The grandfathers and grandmothers of indie, these web shops have a massive selection of independent labels and a history of supporting emerging talent. Steven Alan: Starting out as a shop for other designers, Steven Alan took on his own line in 1999 and was pretty much an instant hit. His aesthetic—for both his own line and the other indie designers he carries—is casual but perfected, simple but elegant, and definitely comfortable. One of the reasons we keep restocking our closets with his boyfriend shirts and smart dresses is because they feel like they were made to be lived in. Of a Kind: Emerging designers get their due here, where a limited-edition piece, designed exclusively for the site, is featured each week. Editions can be as small as five pieces, so visiting early and often is recommended. The site also features profiles of each designer, so you can get to know the brains behind the talent. Surface to Air: The consummately cool Paris-based collective Surface to Air was founded in 2000 as a creative lab of sorts—they produce everything from music videos and gallery shows to their eponymous clothing collection, which includes several collabs with musicians (Kings of Leon) and artists (Solve Sundsbo). Cool is going to cost you, though—there's not much for under $200 to be found on the site. THE NEWBIES: Labels and e-shops that are either new to the internet or new to us. Marissa Webb: Former J.Crew designer Marissa Webb struck out on her own this spring, and her collection line is available on her freshly launched e-commerce site. Find tailored basics in luxe fabrics for between $325 and $1,595, and also check out her footwear line, which is sold exclusively here. Apiece Apart: This brand is five years old, but they did us a solid and launched e-commerce this spring. Specializing in clean lines and simple fabrics, the current collection is the breath of fresh air our wardrobes have been looking for. Skirts, dresses, trousers, and blouses clock in between $250 and $450. Feyt: Founded by fashion insiders Eleanor Ylvisaker and Ferebee Taube and launched about a year ago, Feyt is like the indie lovechild of Net-a-Porter and Pandora. Think luxury goods, carefully curated to your specific tastes and needs based on your search patterns. The founders explain: "Most websites are search based and we're trying to move towards more suggestion-based purchases. We think it can really change the way people shop." Take note, busy ladies with big budgets. HELPSY: Launched this spring, HELPSY stocks cool designer fashion with a clear mission: Every purchase made on HELPSY has a clear positive social impact, with no to sacrifice to visual appeal. HELPSY's special strength lies in making ethical purchasing seem like anything but a holy mission. Selective curating showcases top emerging designers, and the HELPSY blog is written in a fun, tongue-in-cheek tone. Bonus: Filter by ten different ethical categories to know just how positive your purchases are. THE OLD GUARD: Established indie labels with a strong point of view and a great website to match. Feral Childe: Bi?coastal design duo Moriah Carlson and Alice Wu are as committed to sustainable design practices as they are

We’ve seen Dita Von Teese attend several events in and around Cannes Film Festival, but this evening she finally took to the red carpet for the ‘Cleopatra’ premiere. The burlesque star gives us yet another look at the Elie Saab Spring 2013 collection on the red carpet at this festival, selecting a coral red lace three-quarter length sleeve frock with shimmering embroidered details. More touches of red via her satin Louboutin pumps, a minaudière and signature lips and nails were to be had, with her hair teased to perfection in her favoured retro ‘do. I’m glad Miss Teese is laying of the black for a while at least. Credit: Style.com & Getty The post Dita von Teese In Elie Saab Couture – ‘Cleopatra’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere appeared first on Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Gucci announced that Madonna will be a presenter of The Sound of Change Live, a concert slated for June 1 in London:

We rely heavily on our pencil skirts to keep us looking classy all week long. But, there is no reason to keep this wardrobe staple just for Monday through Friday. Pair it with a simple T-shirt for a perfectly put-together ensemble, whether you're on- or off-duty. Trust us, you'll be thanking us for this easy styling tip as soon as that mercury rises above the 80F-degrees mark. Looking for more, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces? Head to Refinery29 Shops to stock up now!Persephone Patchwork Leather Skirt, $82, available at Refinery29 Shops. Read More

Sooo...ASOS and NYLON teamed up to make a summer garment and — drumroll please — the result is a cropped, grey, pom-pom-adorned sweatshirt. Aside from being an out-there mouthful, this piece is being billed as "the perfect musical-festival friendly cropped sweatshirt." Well, that does make a bit of sense: Both brands are ALL CAPS, ALL THE TIME, and so is their collaborative piece. It's loud, it's fun, it's funky, and it takes a bit of guts to pull off. The on-trend e-commerce site and pop-style mag have always had their fingers on the pulse of what's next. And though we're not sure this sweatshirt is a summer staple, we can picture rocking out in it when the temps drop at an outdoor, evening performance. Only question is: What say you? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. ASOS x Nylon Pom-Pom Sweatshirt, $54, available at ASOS. Read More

Rosario Dawson was able to quickly redeem herself this evening at the ‘Cleopartra’ Cannes Film Festival premiere, following the poor showing on the red carpet lasting night. On this occasion she wore a Marchesa Resort 2013 gown. The sparking golden creation featured puffy sleeves and a fishtail skirt which she styled with a diamond cuff, which wasn’t needed and Ferragamo clutch. Sweeping locks and a hot red lip colour completed her look. This is much improved for me. What say you? Credit: Style.com & Getty The post Rosario Dawson In Marchesa – ‘Cleopatra’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere appeared first on Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Dear Shaded Viewers, I know Skype images are not that beautiful but I had a good conversation with Hendrik Schneider from his apartment in Berlin...still cannot tell you when the website will be live but we are working on it...long process but I think we will all be happy when it is finally up. The Uhu was a funny story about a friend of Hendrik's that was living with the Owl, not any longer though... Later, Diane

The post Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Stephanie from Mumbai appeared first on The Fashion Bomb Blog : Celebrity Fashion, Fashion News, What To Wear, Runway Show Reviews.Today’s Bombshell hails all the way from India! Take a look at Stephanie from Mumbai: The blogger for Feistyfoxdiaries.blogspot.in says, “I would describe my style as feminine…” “… glamorous…” “… with an edgy bold touch.” ” I love colour blocking…” “… fitted silhouettes…” “… and love mixing up different trends.” ” [I] often experiment with my style too.” Cute! Your style is young, colorful, and fun! See more at Feistyfoxdiaries.blogspot.in. What do you think? The post Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Stephanie from Mumbai appeared first on The Fashion Bomb Blog : Celebrity Fashion, Fashion News, What To Wear, Runway Show Reviews.

Last week, after readers complained about a T cover featuring Julia Nobis–whom they felt was disturbingly skinny and young-looking–T EIC Deborah Needleman issued a response to New York Times Public Editor Margaret Sullivan. In it, Needleman mentioned that she had “considered adding some fat to her with Photoshop, but decided that as it is her body, I’d let it be.” This raised new questions about the New York Times‘ treatment of photography–didn’t the paper of record hold itself to a higher standard than to just Photoshop some fat into (or out of) a model with little more than a second thought? Turns out it does–but fashion photography is a different story. Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.