Violet Fitting Room

Anna Sui blouse - $91 (on sale)
It's a bit last year but still endearing in that Anna Sui way
And just imagine prancing around in these: Ms. Sui rips off draws her inspiration from vintage pieces such as these appliqued 80's, um, trousers. They're now a hundred
We also hear that Anna Sui is designing a line of underwear for Victoria's Secret. Can we have bras and panties in a violet seahorse print, please?

Chloe Sevigny, a fashion icon and a MILF*

If you like the Teri Hatcher look on the red carpet, this post is not for you.
In Cannes in Dolce Gabbana
At the Kimora Lee Simmons party at Eden Roc
At the Kimora Lee Simmons party at Eden Roc
At the Babel premiere in Cannes
*Mormon I'd like to fuck

Color Purple

Marni cardigan - $460 *droool*

Marni shorts - $335

Stunning Nina Ricci dress - a steal at mere $1,960 *gulp*

How I Want to Age

...Fabulous and crazy. And FABULOUSLY so... (I know, I'm so profound today)
Vivienne's photos from various editorials

Stella McCartney's Biggest Secret

No, she's not a closeted lesbian... she's just a bit overrated as a designer. Though we still like her new age-y sportswear. (For under a hundred bucks what's there not to like?)Stella McCartney tank, $335 @ Kirna Zabete

The Miu Miu Effect

You know how Miuccia's clothes always makes you feel rich and misunderstood? Well, needless to say, we love that.
The price of feeling rich & misunderstood is around $700. Pay retail for full effect.

Marie Antoinette on -E-

These vintage racks pop up across the street from Gansevoort hotel on weekends. Rasheda, the owner, boasts that Ralph Lauren buys her vintage pickings for creative reference. Touristos and the locals can't get enough
This one is $95
But just think of all the sexy, French revolution-style looks you can come up with if you get a hold of this eyelet preciousness. Mmm-Mmm. (the phone is 917-494-0482)
D&G Summer 2006 collection | backstage photos
More vintage photos here

F.A.D. Goes Shopping

As long as the sales people don't flip out at me for taking candid fitting room photos I'll be documenting my shopping outings this summer. Here's a great ensemble for all the Nicole Richie wannabes in town:
Sylvia Rielle draped halter $286, LTD Fornarina puffy balloon shorts $125 - both @ Atrium. (Atrium's lucky I live almost on top of it)

The gospel according to the NY Post

Even the Post, aka the bottom of the fashion authority chain, knows that monogrammed bags are out, so why are we still being subjected to those gaudy Gucci's and LV's everywhere, huh?? huh?? There's no more excuse

F.A.D. Goes Bikini Shopping

Option #1. Tiny and embroidered, to be worn with mismatched orange bottoms and gallons of sunscreen. Exi Black Bikini $75 @ Atrium

Anna - Devil Correlation: Positive

Our careful eye sees a definite trend interdependence between Anna Wintour's popularity and The Devil. No wonder she was so happy to see Lauren Weisberger. FAD loves a good regression

Hilary Alexander on boho & minimalism

"Consuelo's the acceptable face of boho. I could never do minimalism, and that's what I like about Marni - it looks handmade without appearing too thriftshop." (Daily Mini)

Random Pat Field sighting

So, I was having my daily wheat grass shot over at jamba juice on Houston and Mercer about an hour ago and Pat Field parked her convertible Thunderbird right in front of me. It had Florida license plates and was this color: (not sure what to call it)The color of a shivering mermaid, perhaps?
Meanwhile her styling for the upcoming "The Devil Wears Prada" movie has been bitterly trashed by WWD today. It's unlikely you'll ever read something this snarky in WWD again, so enjoy >>> And the photos from last night's Devil party - Anna seems to be having a ball .

Marie Antoinette, The Valley Girl

Interesting review of Marie Antoinette today in the Sunday Times: "Coppola’s film also transposes “in-your-face” 21st-century English colloquialisms, broad American accents and a bold use of rock and pop music into the lush world of 18th- century Versailles. The film is determinedly anachronistic. The royals are seen smoking little reed pipes and do so as if they are using modern-day spliffs. They are also seen downing huge quantities of champagne, although historians maintain that the drink was not in vogue at the French court in the 1770s." More >>>

Yet Another Vogue You Don't Want To Buy

Forget the model vs celebrity debate for a second. At this point we don't even dare ask for models any more. But why does the photo have to be this bad?!? Victoria's Secret catalogue looks better. Anna, are you trying to make us go Tommy Hilfiger on you, sweetheart? It's not even a B, it's a C-

The WTF Series: Tommy Hilfiger

All the laughter, all the tears: Tommy Hilfiger got in a fight with Axl Rose Friday night at the Plumm (a joke in itself, isn't it). NY Post reports that "the feisty fashionista was acting all gangsta, hitting Axl with a flurry of punches, one that landed under Rose's eye." But wait, it gets funnier: "When Rose took the stage a few minutes later to perform the song "You're Crazy," he dedicated it "to my good friend Tommy Hilfiger." Fellow rocker Kid Rock explained to the press that Hilfiger was upset because "he is way further down on the fame food chain" (gasp and clutch your pearls here) Dude, with your $1.6 billion, couldn't you find a better crowd to mingle with? Take a que from your friend Karl and hang out with Lindsey Lohan or something.

America's Next Top Model Finale

At the overwhelming request of the public we're posting the ANTM finale. Enjoy, chavs. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5. And of course, the obligatory photo of the finalists avec Tyra. Take it as a warning against shopping at street vendor stands.
We don't see Naima's sideburns. What happened?

The subtle difference between Kitschy and Tacky

Audrey Tautou's Cannes dress = kitschy

Tom Hanks' Da Vinci hairstyle = tacky

Neighborhood Watch

Just when you thought Soho can't get any cheesier in comes Janice Dickinson modeling agency on Wooster street.
Classy Something tells us Janice is going to make it - everyone knows that hot pink is the key to success.

The Checkerboard Fad

Sick of stripes? Wear checkerboards. We saw them in the Dolce & Gabbana store a little while ago and they looked surprisingly fresh (fresh enough for us to notice something Dolce & Gabbana). And the fashion types are wearing them too. Wink wink.
Checkerboards are back. See?

Nocturnal Snejana

Gothic glamour is the theme of June'06 issue of i-D. Whatever RB did to achieve this detached and at the same time terrified look in Snejana's eye worked. We are stunned.
image via Fashionology

Demi Moore to Play Coco Chanel

"According to film sources a biopic about the life of Coco Chanel starring Demi Moore is currently in the works. The Hollywood film will show Coco from the age of 20 as she tries to become a singer before becoming one of the most prolific fashion designers in the World."

They should also cast Vin Diesel as Christian Dior, Ben Affleck as Cristóbal Balenciaga, make them all speak with a french accent and, voila, we have an instant camp classic.

Face Hunter, il habite à Paris

Excuse my French 101 but I've been trolling through Facehunter in search of inspiration from les petits parisiens. Parisians are looking kitschy, which I love and crave at the moment: Very Flava Flav
They sport the awesomely tacky plastic pins and charm necklaces to brighten up the la vie:

and McQueen inspired hats that make you look like you'd be crazy in bed:
Hey there
Facehunter, he's not to be missed. (JFK - CDG flight is $1,078. Who wants to come?)

Madonna Fires Gaultier?

Rumor has it Madonna has invited someone unknown to design the stage costumes for her upcoming Confessions tour. We wonder what she didn't like about these sketches: too much fabric covering up those handsome lats and deltoids?
via Flypaper

A Bitter Moment

I went shopping this weekend. And what I saw was nothing to write home about. All I got was a couple of grey bubble tanks, a pair of ankle strap flats and a pair of linen drop-crotch knickers (I know, I'm such a rebel). One other thing that made me excited was an embroidered bikini top because it was so excessive. And the street is uninspiring... Everyone's walking around with the same stupid white bag, same crochet dress they got at APC and don't even get me started on those tired old leggings. Yeah, I know, you can get all creative and layer it all with a striped tee. Woo hoo. At this point, shopping at Sephora is more exciting and I'm not even a cosmetics fiend. I knew that this grey, white and taupe season wasn't going to turn into the modern Baroque-Rococo but come on - it's so restrained. How are you all holding up? What item in your wardrobe makes you excited in this minimalist time? Mine is a pair of custom made jeans that decay after the first few wears. I got them a few weeks ago and I literally watch them fall apart. It's pathetic.

Tranny Chic

Speaking of hair in unusual places, we didn't expect to see it unretouched on the arms of the current It girl Hilary Rhoda. High testosterone levels must be back. Should we be alarmed?
Hilary Rhoda | by Matthias Vriens | Numero #71

So Enticing ...

Especially the idea of channeling SJP:

"Channel your inner rock star or supermodel with sass & bide at Billion Dollar Babes this weekend and get the skinny jeans that SJP and Kate Moss can't take off--but for a mere $75.

Grab high-fashion T's for $30 and their signature fitted jackets for $75.
Best yet, choose from over 1100 pieces in ALL sizes.

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, May 13 from 8am-6pm
The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street
(between 6th and 7th Aves)
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The Dutch Are Coming to H&M

Doing a collection for H&M is a balancing act. Stella McCartney rocked H&M last fall, but then, fooled by her mass-produced success, slipped and showed a budget line on her own runway. It was one of those "less for more" faux pas that we don't forgive. So, we suggest that Victor & Rolf simply knock off these looks from their fall show and get it over with. That ugly poofy coat with a bow will sell like hot cakes down here in Soho. F.A.D. is in love with the satine muumuu dress. Can we have it in grey, please?... and the white bubble jacket. Is it enough to make you wait on a line for hours?

Fashion Blogger Party **

Day: Thursday, May 18
time: 8 PM
place: Lucky Jack's
dress code: Wear your best Targét.
rsvp: julie.fredrickson@gmail.com

**stalker protection provided by Big Boris of Sheepshead Bay.

Trash Divas Unite!

Embrace your inner Kimmora Lee. Buy this fabulous Targét Couture Pave Swarovski Crystals Clutch for only $875. You know you want it, skanks.

For all things Targét go here . Don't laugh too hard.

Jay Manuel's Nipples Too Sexy For Primetime

Otherwise I can't imagine why they blurred them...
Tyra. Smiling with her eyes
For you, America's Next Top Model addicts: Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3, Part 4 , Part 5

Meantime what's this story with the disoriented Next model walking off the moving bus into traffic today? Anyone know?

Madonna By Steven Klein

Tuxedo-clad Madonna, riding crops and a bit of beastiality is what makes a perfect Steven Klein set. We see W only gives us a few shots of Madonna's face. Instead her supremely toned back gets all the spotlight. But that back is what makes us get up and go to the gym. Respect!
Inspirational. Truly inspirational
28 photos here

"To everybody else, he’s Marc Jacobs..."

"... But to me, he’s just Marc"

All that Jason Preston got for Valentine's Day was a Rolex. And, please, can anyone confirm that Marc Jacobs has his dogs tatooed on his arm? tia [ HX interview with J Preston ]

Stam Obsession

So, what does her nose really look like? Without the Photoshop?
Makeover Madness | Steven Meisel | Vogue Italia | 2005

Coutorture Awareness Campaign

"Fashion magazines are read by millions of American women. It's an addiction that leads to heartbreak, insecurity, and death." Support online fashion coverage. Watch Julie Fredrickson's bathtub suicide Coutorture ad.

Take CEO to School Day

Fashion Addict: So, how's your Tom Ford licensing arrangement going?
Estee Lauder: [eye twinkles] Very good, he's gay, you know - lots of publicity. He was just in some magazine - naked.
Fashion Addict: Is it true that he made everyone wear black socks?
Estee Lauder: [Huffs] Everyone wears black socks anyway.