Fashion Industry

This is one of the more random posts on Cup of Jo (along with this and this), but this gif of a standard lock is really cool. Did you know it worked like this?! Definitely going to be impressed by my key when I go home tonight. (Via Today I Learned)

In between designing 17,000 collections a year, spewing out enough quotes to fill at least one publishable book, directing multiple short films, and daydreaming about marrying his pet cat, Kaiser of the universe Karl Lagerfeld somehow still finds the time to do a little doodling. Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

Dolce & Gabbana designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to prison. Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

Dear Diane and Shaded Viewers, Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Polimoda graduate show in Florence. It was an impressive array of work, both men's and women's, in a variety of styles, from kooky club kids to goth dandies. Overall the work was creative, if sometimes referential, and I could definitely see the mentorship of Linda Loppa, the school's dynamic director, at work. I was particularly enamoured with the work of Federica Lazzerini. Her women's creations were complex without being over-the-top of costumey. Best, Eugene (images courtesy of Polimoda) Federica Lazzerini Gisella Barca Giulia Bassano Fossati Giulia Bruni Ju Young Kang Jui Chen Hu Marcella Murgia Maurizio Mauro Tao Zhao

An Italian judge has found designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana guilty of tax evasion, and on Wednesday sentenced both men to serve one year and eight months in prison. Reuters reports that the designers weren't in the room when judge Antonella Brambilla handed down the decision, and they're expected to appeal their sentences - which will only add more time to a legal saga the men have been engaged in for years. The initial charges in the case stem from the 2004 sale of their brand to a Luxembourg-based holding company called Gado, which the Italian Tax Authority claims was orchestrated to help the company avoid paying taxes on more than $1 billion worth of assets in Italy. The designers and their executives have always vehemently denied any wrongdoing. Whether the designers or the five other members of their staff found guilty in the case will actually serve jail time remains to be seen.

Tom Ford is adding some new carefully considered products to his carefully considered brand. And no, it’s not a line of baby clothes, sadly. Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

Dear Shaded Viewers, While Diane and I bake under the relentless Florentine sun, here is the first of the series of updates from Pitti Uomo that will follow in the next few days. We checked out the SILENT line by Damir Doma and I think we both liked the muted colors and earthy treatments of this diffusion line. More photos after the jump to StyleZeitgeist magazine's website. Best, Eugene

The Balenciaga saga continues! Kering, the luxury conglomerate which owns the label, is reportedly suing its former creative director, Nicolas Ghesquiere, for breach of confidentiality! ~ Huffington Post It’s all about Eva! In the latest round of fashion musical chairs, former Teen Vogue beauty editor, Eva Chen, has been given the reigns at Lucky magazine, replacing (now former) editor in chief Brandon Holley at the top of the masthead! ~ Fashionista Just ahead of this week’s Bling Ring premiere, director Sofia Coppola is opening up about her humble fashion beginnings, dishing on life as a former Chanel intern and her ambition to be a magazine editor! ~ Telegraph MaxMara has a new style muse!  The Italian house has just reissued and renamed one its best-selling coats in Kate Middleton’s honor, thus cementing her status as a global fashion icon whether Karl Lagerfeld likes it or not! ~ InStyle UK Ladies, prepare to swoon!  Robert Pattinson’s new Dior Homme ads have landed and yes, they are as sexy as you’d hoped.  Case and point: there’s a steamy smooch involved! ~ Refinery 29 Here, we’re introducing some of our favorite new styles of shorts, from drawstring to knee-length, that may just be your new standby!  ~ Modelinia

Today is a sad day. Men’s Wearhouse founder and executive chairman George Zimmer has been fired. Yes, we’re talking about the “You’re going to like the way you look. I guarantee it” guy. But what of the fate of the Men’s Wearhouse commercials? Zimmer founded the company in 1975 and has starred in its commercials since 1985. Zimmer’s deep gravelly baritone and beard has, for most of us, become a mesmerizing, calming, middle-of-the-night TV binge watching phenomenon. To pay homage/mourn, we’ve culled some of his best work, from 1985 to today. Enjoy: Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

Swaddled by a throng of thrusting, fist-pumping lady dancers, 67-year-old Cher hobbled around the stage for a full three minutes and 27 seconds to her new song “Woman’s World” while wearing parachute pants, a bondage-style bustier, several harnesses, a jacket covered in bathroom tiles, and a face from 30 years ago. But the real perplexity lies in how Cher managed to stay so focused on the track’s complex lyrics throughout it all, what with that whole strobe lights situation, Adam Levine‘s striking good looks smizing at her from the audience, and two puppies play-fighting atop her non-aging head. Continue reading »Follow Fashionista on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.