Biz Buzz: Weekly Round-Up

Biz Buzz keeps its fabulously accessorized ear to the ground to provide breaking fashion news coverage.

Milan Fashion Week has just come to an end, where lace, color blocking, and ‘60s motifs emerged as trends. Now, on to the last quarter of fashion month, Paris!

The lace trend at Emilio Pucci, courtesy of New York Magazine

The color-blocking trend at Fendi, courtesy of New York Magazine

The mod look at Blumarine, courtesy of New York Magazine

John Galliano was dismissed from Dior Tuesday after a video of the designer making anti-Semitic statements in a Paris bar went viral, according to the New York Times.

The designer released a statement Wednesday apologizing for his behavior: “Anti-Semitism and racism have no part in our society. I unreservedly apologise for my behaviour in causing any offence.”

Galliano could now face prison time, according to Fashionista.

Former Dior designer John Galliano, courtesy of Fashionista

The Academy Awards Sunday night was a fashion feast for those who live for red carpet style. Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa, Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana and Cate Blanchett in Givenchy made my best dressed list. Who made yours?

Hailee Steinfeld in Marchesa, courtesy of Marie Claire Magazine

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy, courtesy of Marie Claire Magazine

Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana, courtesy of Marie Claire Magazine

-Julie Kosin

Rag Report: Couture Here! Couture There! Couture Everywhere!

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

This month’s issue of Madame Figaro is a real eye catcher for Diane Kruger fans and haute couture fanatics alike. Not only is Kruger featured on the cover, but she’s also in a 22-page editorial of jaw dropping garments right from spring 2011 couture week. Kruger dons Givenchy, Armani Privé, Chanel, Dior, Atelier Versace, Gaultier, Valentino and Alexis Mabille. Lucky, lucky girl!

Riccardo Tisci created a breathtaking collection for spring 2011 couture week. Japan heavily influenced the design process, and the craftsmanship in the details leaves us in awe. Kruger is stunning in Givenchy as she shows the back of the dress to the photographer. The use of space in the image is effective that even though there are grandiose fixtures all around, our eyes are drawn to the detailing of the dress.

John Galliano - need I say more? His 50s inspired haute couture collection provided drama, intensity and an elegance that is famous Dior. Kruger is nothing short of amazing in the gown. Her whole look, from her hair to makeup is flawless. The dress provides a strong sense of romanticism and sensuality to the atmosphere.

The last image of Kruger is of her wearing Valentino. Compared to previous collections, his spring 2011 haute couture collection stuck to the basic simples. Nudes, pastels, ruffles and butterflies were prominent in the collection. Kruger looks chic, sophisticated and the epitome of grace in this image. The photographer’s decision to capture Kruger in a close-up highlighted her features as well as the dress.

Everything works well together. The nude color gown compliments Kruger’s skin tone rather than washes her out. This photo is effortless.

Kruger shines through in each couture ensemble she wears in this editorial. All the looks work for her as her confidence and natural sexiness is displayed in each photo.

-Ivie Igbeare

The Craze: Make Room for Wide-Leg Pants

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

Sick of your skinnies? Well, not to worry since wide-leg pants are making a comeback for Spring.

As seen on the Runway, there are a variety of wide-leg styles from bellbottom jeans to trousers. This trend is better suited on those who are taller since the bottom of the pants can overwhelm a small frame. But shorter girls can rock the wide-leg too, just pick pants that have a smaller flare and maybe add some heels.

Don’t forget, skinny pants are still a staple, so feel free to interchange between the two!

Dior

Derek Lam

Banana Republic

-Lauren Dulay

Rag Report: Brocade, Embroidery, and Chiffon: Oh my!

Rag Report dives under the covers of fashion publications to rant or rave about all the glossy goodness.

Turkey is the perfect background for Marie Claire’s October issue spread “Turkish Delight.” Model Barbara di Creddo shows off rich brocade jackets, flowing chiffon dresses, embroidery and sequins in front of an opulent Turkish palace.

Photographer Koray Birand captures this brocade Balmain blazer against a beautiful blue Turkish sky at the Çiragan Kempinski Palace. Di Creddo’s pose fits; she seems regal, like a noble woman outside of her palace.

The decorative wrought iron in the background of this photo adds to the grandiose, over the top feel of this spread. The column behind di Creddo elongates her body and its light color makes the black embroidered Dries Van Noten pants stand out.

While a moss-green dress might otherwise blend in, on the steps of the Turkish palace this Dior chiffon dress is luxurious. The architecture and the red flowers are powerful complements.

The images combine luxury and extravagance with its clothing and scenery. Instead of being gaudy, this juxtaposition works. The model looks more like royalty; the clothing looks more detailed. It also makes Turkey look like a wonderful place to travel to!

-Jessica Dysart

Fierce+Foreign: Finally, men inside the harem

Fierce+Foreign draws on the fashion experiences of SU's students in our favorite abroad capitals.

London: Elton Wong 

Being in Europe, I realized that men’s fashion is a lot more prominent than in the States. There are more clothing options for men in London than New York City or Los Angeles. Not only are there more options, but these options costs less and can be afforded by fashionistas like moi. 

 

A trend that's slowly been in the works...Dior Homme fall 2007

There's been a slow trend of harem pants for men for the past year or so. These are basically “baggy in the crotch but skinny on the leg” kind of pants, ala MC Hammer but with a chic twist. Now, baggy pants throw off people who are purely in to skinny jeans or pants. However, with the recent trend in parachute pants in women, it was only a matter of time before men start reverting back to baggier pants.

The question that runs through my mind is, “Why haven’t harem pants caught the American male fashion attention as quick as the European?” I believe that it lies within the construction of what the harem pant means today. In the ways that the harem pants are styled on the runway shows and on the streets on Europe, they are styled in a rebellious, almost punk way. Punk culture thrived in London, and Punk fashion was what set the city’s designers apart from of Europe. Vivienne Westwood, anyone?

 

Guys, take a note from Vivienne Westwood spring 2010

For now, while I’m still in Europe, I’ll get myself a pair of harem pants from Zara or Topman and strut the streets of London town. By this summer, I’ll hope to strut with them in New York City. Join me?

- by Elton Wong