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A. Stephen Gan’s latest obsession B. The newest addition to IMG Models’ roster C. The new editorial director at large of Teen Vogue D. Ben Affleck’s sober coach
2. Thom Who recently acquired Browne? A. LVMH B. Kering C. Zegna D. Tapestry
6.ofJean-Philippe Hecquet, the new CEO Lanvin, hails from… A. Sandro B. Maje C. Le Bon Marché D. Bon-Ton
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3. What’s the latest with Phillip Picardi? 8. What is UpscaleHype? A. He’s now overseeing all digital content chez Condé B. He’s the new EIC of Out magazine C. He’s working overtime as Kanye’s “creative director” D. He’s on sabbatical in Tulum and plotting ways to save Twitter
A. A new digital ad-tracking service that all the cool kids are using B. Condé Nast’s latest digital launch C. “Menswear’s most important Instagram account,” according to gq.com D. Demna Gvasalia’s new capsule collection of hand-knit tea cozies
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4. When JoCo exited Hearst, what did she post about her transition on Twitter? 9. Stormy Daniels’ feature in the September issue of Vogue does A. “Laterz, beeyotches!” B. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve alongside so many charming and talented luminaries.” C. “And in other news… #realcorporatelife #newchapter #glossylife” D. “In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, I look forward to the next chapter of what is sure to be an unforgettable career.”
5. C’est qui Bee Carrozzini?
A. Fille d’ Anna B. Femme de Francesco C. A dead ringer for Vittoria Ceretti D. All of the above
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A. A straight-out-of-Zoolander photo shoot by Annie Leibovitz B. A description of her as “the unlikely, embattled symbol of our tempestuous times” C. A non sequitur description of Michael Avenatti shouting, “Juan Carlos, we need to find a way to make this happen!” D. All of the above
10.fromWhatthewere the box office results first weekend release of Crazy Rich Asians? A. $12.3 million B. $34 million C. $238 million D. $87.6 million
11.new What’s the name of Linda Wells’ beauty line? A. Linda’s Stuff B. NearlyNudes C. Flesh Beauty D. Back to the Wells
12.Graydon And most importantly…where is Carter? A. Cooking coq au vin in Provence B. Hanging with Meghan and Harry in Mustique C. Consulting for the Newhouses in a top-secret bunker D. Back in the West Village, where he so rightly belongs
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Editor in Chief, CEO Deputy Editor Eddie Roche
Executive Editor Ashley Baker
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It’s been months since you graced our February ’18 cover. What’s new? Thankfully, so much! I’ve spent a better part of the past year on airplanes. I’ve been to London, Paris, Portugal, Milan, Miami.… I’m super excited to have joined the Estée Lauder family. I’ve been spending as much time with my family as possible! Any fun stories from summer? My 10-year-old brother lived with me! We’re from a small town in Florida, so for him, being in NYC was wild. We went to restaurants, spent time in Central Park, went to museums and stopped at every ice cream store on the west side. Love your Chanel campaign! Karl [Lagerfeld] has such a strong creative vision, so being around him while he works is almost mesmerizing. The shoot was also styled by Carine Roitfeld, one of my absolute favorites. I was surrounded by creative geniuses!
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Fashion Media Awards, on whose stage you'll see Gigi Hadid, Mario Sorrenti, Irina Shayk, and many more A-listers!
2. Tommy Hilfiger’s Monday night soirée at Public Arts, toasting the brand’s collaboration with Lewis Hamilton.
3. Harper Bazaar’s
Icons party, going down on Friday night at The Plaza, with a performance by Christina Aguilera.
4. WSJ.’s 10th-
anniversary event on Tuesday at Metrograph.
5. Michael Kors’
dinner at 10 Corso Como on Wednesday night.
6. ihanna’s endof-Fashion-Week spectacular. Don’t even think about leaving early for London!
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Cindy Crawford and Candice Swanepoel are hosting your book launch… Cindy is one of the most gorgeous women. However, she’s foremost a mom, a businesswoman, and incredibly successful. I met Candice when she first came into the business. It’s been amazing to see her succeed and become a mom to two beautiful boys. Any plans for Book No. 3? I’m working on a project about one of the greatest legends of all time, so stay tuned!
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What’s new? We’re launching our Vanguard franchise in collaboration with one of our partners, Scooter Braun. Both of our companies were The Condé defections continue! Selby Drummond—Vogue’s It Girl born out of highly disruptive and longtime bestie of Bee Carrozzini (née Shaffer)—is heading to Natasha Poly in Peter Dundas business models, and we social as Snapchat’s new director of fashion and beauty partnerships. wanted to honor that same Charlotte Groeneveld Congrats, darling! • Hedi Slimane has already reconceived the spirit in individuals who Céline logo. Rumor has it that he has even more shocking changes mirror that idea in their in store.… • Public School is back! Maxwell Osborne and work. In our cover story Dao-Yi Chow have announced collabs with Nike and the NBA with Sharon Stone, and a direct-to-consumer pop-up shop. we get an intimate glimpse at a woman y man How doctors do who is a fierce and you know who CONGRATS, studied talent and is, in have been DR. IMBER TO photographed IVAN! many ways, embarking by Mario THE RESCUE! Sorrenti?! has on a new chapter. She Daily fave Ivan Bart me. The Is your face ready for opens a portfolio been promoted, big-ti s is now Fashion Week? After a long, president of IMG Model fashion of other incredible global languid summer, it’s more than also overseeing IMG’s talents from Marina to de Ma d an , likely that it could use a petit event business, Lens ans me t Abramovic to tha , Yes refresh. Enter Dr. Gerald Imber, es. ess sin Measure bu rge of New the preeminent plastic surgeon Maye Musk to the that he’s the man in cha Shows e whose Youth Corridor Clinic, With Peter Dundas influencers lending York Fashion Week: Th time located on the Upper East much more. So next d an an impactful voice How was your summer? from our D4 collection. to re Side, is an essential destination for you see him, make su to our social media Amazing! Lots of fun, It’s only open for a age-defying chicsters around the say hi! conversations. world. Now, he has a new tool in friends, and family, plus month—our store travels his arsenal—Secret RF, the latest a healthy dose of work. as much as we do. After advancement in microneedling When it’s your own gig, coming to the USA, we technology that visibly improves the office is never closed! now have our sights on fine lines, stretch marks, skin laxity You’re toasting the Europe! (gulp), uneven skin tone, and more, from the inside out. “It is probably opening of your pop-up What’s on your playlist? WITH Amina the best treatment available to shop at 57 Greene Street More ’80s than usual. Akhtar address the problems of adding tonight… Probably it was our last skin,” says Dr. Imber. “It tightens, Did you draw from your experience in We are excited about our show that inspired me! rejuvenates, and improves fashion mags when writing your novel, first New York Dundas Best recent meal? skin quality.” Sign us up! Call Fashion Victims, about a serial killer? (646) 449-8000 to schedule an store. It’s in the heart of Lettuce-wrapped salmon appointment, or visit drimber.com. Did I kill anybody? No! Have I had food Soho and will be filled tacos in L.A. Highly thrown at my head and been put on with a special selection recommend! horrible diets? Sure. I don’t think anyone I’ve ever worked with is as terrible as the With Shanina Shaik characters in my book! So, what’s next? Do you miss the weddingHow was your first summer I would be happy to lend a I write every day, which is so refreshing planning process? as a married woman? helping hand if she ever needs because when I was doing a day-to-day Not so much. I was really I spent three weeks in Europe it. I told her that as well! job, I was so tired afterward that I didn’t brave with my wedding. I tried on vacation, and it was the You’re now a reality TV star, want to write! to organize it all myself. My best summer holiday. It was thanks to Model Squad. advice is to get a wedding really nice to travel with my Favorite shows in that genre? planner! husband [DJ Ruckus], because Keeping Up With the it’s rare that we’re together for Devon Windsor recently got Kardashians and engaged—any advice for her? that long of a period of time. Total Bellas on E! Selby Drummond
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this. In the old days, people had their signature filters. Remember that gross Kelvin filter? All the dumb boys loved that. Borders are also dead, by the way, and they’ve been dead for a long time. Good to know. What do you feel like when you open Instagram? Every day, I have to go on it for work, and within a few minutes, I’m incredibly irritated by all the fake positive affirmations. Or maybe they’re real, but whatever— they’re so f**king cheesy that I want to puke. Some people are great at Instagram, like @garyjanetti, but so much of it has become a rarefied, special, pretty place, and it doesn’t resonate as much anymore. Thoughts on excessive tagging? It’s beyond tacky. Once you start labeling everyone and everything, it feels so fake! A lot of brands are catching on, thank God, and limiting that. It’s not natural to add 50 hashtags after your photo caption. That feels so tired. So desperate. So thirsty! We hear rumors that some noncelebrity influencers can earn $15k a post. Does that seem possible? Oh, it’s real. These influencers can make tons and tons of money. At the end of the day, that one person has thousands of followers who are really into them; they take their shopping advice directly from Instagram. It’s a totally different kind of power than what a brand has. Brands get a lot of bang for their buck when these people promote for them. So you don’t buy all this talk about an influencer bubble that’s about to burst? God, no. It’s going strong. Anyone who says it’s about to burst is jealous. Yeah, we know—you wish you’d gotten in there sooner! In my experience, the top marketing people who book these influencers don’t even consume digital media that much. They might be buying into it, but they’re still totally terrified of technology, and they don’t even know who these people are—they spend money so that someone else will get digital influence for them. An influencer can charge a fortune and be a total monster to work with, but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is the numbers.
If you were running a fashion brand, which influencers would you invest in? I don’t even care who they are. It’s all about numbers. Anyone with more than 100,000 followers? Get them! Go with whomever you think looks cute with your stuff. But you have to measure the engagement—compare the number of likes and comments to the number of followers. So much of the time, an influencer has bought followers and their comments are written by a bot who’s programmed to write “Chic!” a thousand times an hour. These people who you say really do shop based on what they see on Instagram—why aren’t they more discerning? You could have 3 million followers, and 2.99 million of them will be total losers. But if 50 people are buying what you’re selling, voilà—you’re driving sales. At the end of the day, it’s worth the money. There’s a reason that it keeps growing and growing and growing. Thoughts on editors who comment 24/7? Seriously—don’t you have anything else to do? Someone you want to spend time with? There’s nothing you’d rather be doing than posting hearts on a photo of a stranger’s avocado toast? Even if you’re just inanely posting emojis, it still takes a lot of time. Are you actually doing your job, or do you have some sort of tick that forces you to check Instagram 100 times a day? I guess it’s a good way to touch base with someone in your sphere of influence, if you’re an editor. But Jesus, it’s exhausting to go through life as some sort of octopus, digitally touching people all day long. No kidding. This convo is kind of a bummer! [Sighs] Well, we’re living in a time when someone’s ability to make money is what makes them valued as a person. In a weird way, even some influencer who whores himself out for a product, many of his followers think, “Go ahead! Get that money! Look at him, getting paid!” Remember when Kylie Jenner was on Forbes’ list of billionaires, but she wasn’t quite a billionaire? So people started donating money to a GoFundMe account to get her over the hump? Don’t underestimate our obsession with money. People don’t value integrity. It’s totally out of fashion!
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How long have you been working in digital media? Almost a decade now. God… Do you remember when social media came on the scene? Of course. It was super exciting; you had total control and instant gratification. Once Instagram happened? It was so exciting. Early on, there were no rules—you did whatever you wanted, and you weren’t afraid of consequences. It was so down and dirty; it was great! People who didn’t work in the industry said, “Oh, this is just a fad.” When did it become part of your job? Five years ago, it became a real part of my job, and right away, social media was significantly less fun. The scrutiny was unexpected and overwhelming. The amount of time and effort that I had to put into everything in order to service the brand I worked for was insane. Did you feel like those who were scrutinizing it really understood it? Nope. People who aren’t in the trenches with it think they know what it’s about and how it works, and they’re quick to tell you what you did right and wrong. They have no idea what’s going to resonate! And they don’t appreciate the fact that social media editors are experimenting, too. People think it’s easy because there’s a low character count and a single picture. They have no idea how important it all is. What are your thoughts on shameless promotion? People will promote anything to get a few shekels from some random vitamin brand. I see friends of mine holding up waist trainers and I think, “How are you doing sponsored content now?” It’s so inauthentic. And the fact that social media was supposed to be “authentic” in the first place? It’s all constructed! From the minute that money became a part of the conversation, it became fake. There was a brief moment when Instagram was a fun visual space when people played with filters—no one uses filters anymore! If someone’s using filters, they’re stuck in 2013. Those filters are dead. Really? Oh, yeah. If you’re going to retouch your photos, do it in a separate app! Please. People spend hours doing
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Tommy Hilfiger has a “go big or go home� attitude when it comes to putting on a fashion show. This Tuesday, he opened Fashion Month with a runway spectacular in Shanghai to kick off show season with Hailey Baldwin opening. The legendary designer tells us about his latest collaborators, and why he loves to bring the iconic American brand around the world. BY EDDIE ROCHE
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Run, Hailey, Run Baldwin has been named a global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger.
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our show format reflects our commitment to democratize the runway and make it inclusive.” Why did you choose Hailey Baldwin as a global brand ambassador? Hailey is one of the top supermodels in the world today. She’s passionate about her work, and has that inner drive that captivates her fans. As our new ambassador, she represents the next generation of the Tommy girl. What qualities does she have that make her part of the Tommy family? She is leading the way for the new generation, and she does it with confidence and optimism. These qualities and values make her the perfect fit for our brand. You are kicking off Fashion Month in Shanghai. Why did you decide to show in China? Our vision was to take TOMMYNOW to new cities and
audiences around the world. After Los Angeles, London, and Milan, we wanted to bring this experience to China to have our consumers and fans be a part of it. Shanghai is on the rise to being the next fashion capital, and we’re excited to launch our Fall 2018 collection there. Tell us about the capsule collection you created with Lewis Hamilton. Lewis is our new men’s global brand ambassador; we collaborated on the TommyXLewis collection that launches this season. It’s a fresh take on our menswear classics inspired by both of our signature styles. Will the looks still be available immediately? Following the show, all the looks will be immediately
available online, in addition to being sold by wholesale partners and on shoppable social channels. Do you think you’ll return to New York in February, or will you stick with the far-flung locales? We are always looking for new ways to reinvent our runway shows, and we only see them becoming more and more exciting. You will have to wait to see what we have in store for February. Why are large-scale shows important for the brand? Our show format reflects our commitment to democratize the runway and make it inclusive. With TOMMYNOW, we’re fusing fashion with entertainment, and inviting our consumers globally to be a part of this unforgettable experience. FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
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We are always on the pulse of “What’s next?” which is what the younger generation is looking for.” I was in Europe spending time with family and friends. How often are you on Instagram, and what are your favorite accounts? I like to keep up with Instagram when I can find the time. Some of my favorite accounts are @mrshilfiger, @ronniefieg, @mercedesamgf1, and, of course, our
brand ambassadors @lewishamilton, @haileybaldwin, and @winnieharlow. What excites you these days? This is a great time for our brand as we continue to develop cool partnerships and work with social media and technology. I’m excited for the future and what’s coming up.
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Winnie Harlow is another of your brand ambassadors, and we’re honoring her at our Fashion Media Awards. Why did you choose her to be the face of Tommy in 2018? As a top model and influencer, Winnie is breaking conventions and inspiring people around the world. Our brand ambassadors represent what it means to be the icons of tomorrow, and she truly reflects that spirit. Your brand resonates with a new audience, and a younger generation. Why do you think that is? We are always on the pulse of “What’s next?” which is what the younger generation is looking for. We engage with them in new and innovative ways each season, making them an important part of our brand. What did you do this summer for fun? We usually go on my boat in the summer, and this year
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SHANGHAI SURPRISE Some of the world’s top models walked in Tuesday’s show in China.
How did you first start working with Tommy Hilfiger? I walked in a show with him when I was 18. He’s just really kind. He’s supported me from day one. There’s a loyalty there that I don’t forget about. He said to me, “I see something in you. I think you can do really well! I want to get behind you and work with you.” Ever since then, he’s stuck to his word and we’ve done a lot together. Now doing this campaign and designing with them…it’s been a fun journey. What was your reaction when you were asked to be a global brand ambassador? I was excited! I know Tommy and the team, and I know how great they are to work with. I love getting to work with good people who I know will be a fun time. What are your responsibilities as a brand ambassador? It’s really to embody the brand’s values— celebrating individuality, breaking conventions, and being relentlessly optimistic while giving my fans a closer look at the world of Tommy Hilfiger. It’s a brand that’s always doing something exciting and cool. By the time people are reading this, you’ll have walked the Tommy show in Shanghai, China. Have you ever been? I haven’t. I’ll be there for three days. I’m really excited! Some of my friends are going to be in the show, too. What have you learned from Tommy? Loyalty. His loyalty and kindness are the reason he’s had such longevity. He’s the man! He is the man! FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
“I swear I’ve heard this all before…”
FAKE !
“But my sources in Paris and Milan say…”
S W E N E FAK
The fashion world has been trading in gossip for centuries. Now that fake news has become the hottest trend in media, isn’t it about time we revisited some of the style set’s most-discussed rumors in recent memory?
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“RICCARDO TISCI IS GOING TO VERSACE!” FAKE!
“@CHOUPETTESDIARY IS KARL’S HANDIWORK!” FAKE!
Tisci tapped Versace to star in one of his Givenchy campaigns, which set tongues wagging—but he ended up at Burberry!
Speaking of Chanel, there is a persistent rumor (or perhaps conspiracy theory) that the social media personality known as “Choupette’s Diary” is run by Lagerfeld himself. Sorry, folks, but this kitty is a total parody penned by a social media type named Ashley Tschudin.
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“HEDI SLIMANE TO LAUNCH CHANEL MENSWEAR!” FAKE!
DESIGNER MUSICAL CHAIRS!
When Slimane exited Saint Laurent, many swore that he’d start his own line. But when he began spending a lot of QT with the Kaiser, an ardent champion of Slimane’s menswear, le tout front row was convinced that Chanel would finally tackle menswear, with Slimane at the helm.
“CONDÉ NAST IS SELLING TO APPLE!” FAKE! Content is king, and Condé Nast has plenty of it, which has surely piqued the interest of Tim Cook. A big merger hasn’t happened yet, but Tim, darling—W, Brides, and Golf Digest are all on the block!
“GLENDA BAILEY IS OUT AT BAZAAR!” TBD! Long before the will-she/won’t-she fuss over Wintour, there were the rumors of Glenda Bailey’s exit from Harper’s Bazaar. We’ve heard this again, and again, and again…for years!
“ANNA WINTOUR IS THE NEXT U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE U.K.!” FAKE! Some cynics speculated that Wintour’s fund-raising efforts for Obama’s campaign were in the interest of securing a tony ambassadorial gig. If it didn’t happen then, it certainly won’t during the Trump administration!
“CARINE ROITFELD TO AMERICAN VOGUE! EDWARD ENNINFUL TO AMERICAN VOGUE! ALEXANDRA SHULMAN TO AMERICAN VOGUE!” TBD!
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As if designers were the only ones who changed jobs! With the near constant speculation that Anna is on her way out, despite Condé Nast’s ardent denials, we can’t help but repeat at least a few of these rumors.
“TEEN VOGUE, LUCKY, SELF, AND DETAILS ARE FOLDING!” TRUE! Of this star-crossed quartet, it was Details whose fate was lamented the longest— from merely minutes after the mag was acquired by Condé Nast, it seems! But they all hung on for as long as humanly possibly—until the digital revolution claimed them all as victims.
Remember when the front rows were rife with gossip about these allegedly imminent appointments that oh-sorarely came to fruition? “Move along, people. Nothing to see here.”
Alber Elbaz to Donna Karan? FAKE! Christopher Bailey to Ralph Lauren? FAKE! Narciso Rodriguez to Giorgio Armani FAKE! Francisco Costa to Giorgio Armani FAKE! Phoebe Philo to Burberry FAKE! Jonathan Anderson to Vuitton FAKE! Joseph Altuzarra to Dior FAKE! Sarah Burton to Dior FAKE! Marc Jacobs to Dior TBD! Kim Jones to Versace FAKE! Simon Porte Jacquemus to Céline FAKE! The Olsen sisters to Céline FAKE! Alexander Wang to Balenciaga TRUE! Hedi Slimane to YSL TRUE! Hedi Slimane to Céline TRUE!
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1. Andy Warhol once helped Halston stage a fashion show. 2. The Costume Institute’s mannequins are modeled after Christy Turlington’s face. 3. Lady Gaga spent $50,000 on a machine that keeps away ghosts. 4. Karl Lagerfeld once accused Meryl Streep of canceling a custom Chanel dress, which she planned to wear to an awards show, in favor of wearing something from a designer who would pay her. 5. André Leon Talley got stuck in an elevator at an Oscar de la Renta show. Surprise! They’re all true!
Some stories are so salacious, we dare not repeat them… or at least not name names!
This reality star was allegedly bullied by models backstage during her first Fashion Week. Cigarettes were put out in her drinks, and rude comments were left on her Instagram. Perhaps it gives more context to the haughty comments she recently made in an interview. Everyone thought this succession was a done deal, until the incoming creative director stepped on the toes of the brand’s diva-like founder. Apparently, this hotshot didn’t want to pose for a joint portrait with his predecessor, despite the fact that they had done so in the past. Instead, he wanted to pose by himself…nude. The deal fell through, and feelings were hurt. This über-cool minimalist brand hired a world-famous Brazilian to walk in its runway show, but then had to pull her
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This popular model was uninvited from the Met Ball a few years ago, but not by Anna Wintour. Apparently, the model spotted a certain celebrity wearing a dress she had previously worn, and made a note of it on Instagram. The model tried to do damage control on Twitter, but it was too late—the celebrity was appointed chair of the gala, and kicked her off the guest list. Which designer is said to be transitioning, and will reveal themselves at the European shows? This New York designer allegedly had an affair with a major A-list entertainer. The world found out about his infidelity when his even more famous wife put out an album about it— with one line in particular said to be referring to the designer. Which designer hired a creative director at his eponymous brand, only to fire him after he allegedly had an affair with the designer’s boyfriend?
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She is considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world—and she doesn’t want you to know that it’s not entirely natural. She’s willing to go to great lengths to hide her appointments with the plastic surgeon, though, and is known for exiting clinics in absurdly awesome disguises.
Once upon a time, there was a popular socialite, and a wannabe who was steadily gaining popularity in New York’s glitterati scene. They beefed. They feuded. It got to the point where the socialite elbowed the up-and-comer off a runway at a fashion show. The victim had the last laugh—she’s now a fashion It girl, while the Internet generation doesn’t even remember the socialite’s name.
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A certain gay Italian designer in charge of international houses and his close pal—a mouthy, very married American entertainer with fashionable aspirations—are apparently more than “just friends.”
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full of grace We couldn’t really guess what the daughter of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco—and granddaughter of the iconic Grace Kelly—would be like when she agreed to sit for her first major interview in the States, but color us charmed. Meet 24-year-old Pauline Ducruet, who might have royalty in her roots but is as downto-earth as they come. At haute spot Gitano, Ducruet chatted with The Daily about her fashion ambitions, and how a stint in the circus kept her out of the limelight growing up. BY eddie rochE photography by giorgio niro st yled by sam woolf FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
How long have you been in New York City? I came here four years ago for an internship, and now I’m here four years later. What was the internship? Vogue. We’ve heard of it. What was that like? It was nice. I got to learn about myself, and how the fashion world works with the editors and how the editors work with the fashion brands. Did they make you do coffee runs? Yes, of course. It was still such a fun experience. Were you intimidated on your first day? Yeah. I came straight from Paris. I had never been to New York in my adult life, and I came here and didn’t know the city at all. I was so impressed by Vogue. The first time I walked into Condé Nast, I was like “Wow!” You grew up in France. What made you stay here? I fell in love with the city. I tried to find any way to stay here, so I went to Parsons for two years and graduated in December. I always wanted to be a fashion designer so I went there, and it was a really practical education of sewing, pattern making, draping, a lot of drawing, print making, and knitting. What’s your plan now? I’m working on creating my own brand. It’s a lot of work.
I didn’t know it was going to be that much of a struggle. I’m persevering. This is what I really want to do. I can’t see myself doing anything else. Being a designer has been a dream since I was a kid. What are you going to call your line? I don’t have a name yet. I have a few ideas. Because I have a French background, I want it to be pronounceable in French and English, and it means the same in the two languages. You should call it “Croissant!” Exactly! [Laughs] I can’t deal when people can’t say the names of the French designers. What’s the aesthetic going to be like? It’s going to be unisex, so basically anyone can wear it and you can make it your own. I love men’s clothes. I love a good suit. I think it’s really sexy for a woman to wear men’s clothes and vice versa. I don’t want to be in a women’s shop or a men’s shop. Girls can dress as boys and boys can dress as girls. It’s okay. You do whatever you want. You were at the couture shows this year. What did you go to? Dior, Giambattista Valli, Dundas, Iris van Herpen, Armani Privé, and Valentino. I love going to shows. These were so intimate.
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Family Tree (Above, from left) Prince Rainier, Caroline Rainier, Stéphanie Rainier, Grace Kelly, and Albert Rainier, in 1969. (Right) An image from 2012 of Princess Stéphanie of Monaco.
What A Life (Left) Ducruet and her mother, Stéphanie, are supporters of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival. (Below) Grace Kelly at the Academy Awards, in 1956; Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer on their wedding day, the same year.
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And now you’re back in New York for Fashion Week. What do you like about living in New York? I grew up between Monaco and Paris. It’s so different. Here, you can go out wearing pajamas or super dressed up, and nobody is going to care about what you’re doing. They accept whatever you do or wear. There’s also so much to do and so much inspiration everywhere. Are there paparazzi around your family in Monaco all the time? It’s [legally] not allowed there. It’s more private for me here. I get to walk around without anybody bothering me. Now I have my own life and my family comes to visit me. We heard you moved into a new apartment and your mom helped you decorate it. Where did you shop? Restoration Hardware. I wanted the Cloud [sofa] so bad. It’s this huge sofa that’s so comfortable. It’s like sitting on a cloud. It was my dream to have it. Since I moved here, I’ve had a few apartments, but now I really want to settle down. You’re only 24 but already have a Wikipedia page. Do you ever read it? No, I haven’t read it since I was 18. It said you trained elephants in the circus. True? Yes. I lived for two years in the circus with my mom.
Tell us everything! My mom was the director of a circus in Switzerland, and we lived there for two years, and it was the best experience I could have had as a kid. I went to school in the morning and spent the afternoon taking care of the animals. I was hanging out with people from all over the world. The elephants were intimidating at first, but it became my everyday life. When did you realize that your mother was who she was? It wasn’t until we came back to Monaco after the circus. I always knew, but I really realized it when we came back and saw the big deal she was there. She was going to all these galas and wearing gowns and I was like, “What are you doing?” We were working in the circus and suddenly my mom was wearing gowns? What have you learned from her about fashion? It was always part of the discussion with her. We would go shopping and she would suggest colors, and I had my own opinions from a very young age. She would show me something and I would say, “Nope!” Your grandmother was Grace Kelly. She died before you were born, so how did you learn about her? Did you read books about her? Most of the things that I know about her and stories
that I’ve heard are from my mom. It was the mother of my mother story. She would talk about how she was as a mother and not as the big actress that she was. After awhile, I got to know who she was as an icon, and I’m so proud of this. What are some of your favorite movies that she starred in? Rear Window. Whenever it was on TV, my mom would sit us down and make us watch it. Do you look at your grandmother and see yourself ? I’ve been told I look like her a little bit, but I feel like my sister looks more like her. What are your goals? Do you want to be a socialite? I want to have my own brand and to be respected for what I do. I wouldn’t mind going to a few parties, too! I’m really social. I love meeting people. There’s a lot of interest in your family. Do you mind those kind of questions? Of course people are going to ask me about my family. If I am where I am now, it’s not because I did something special. Not yet! I don’t mind it. I’m 24, but I don’t want to live in the shadow of my family my whole life. I want to do something good enough that people remember me for what I did.
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After leading the fashion charge at the likes of Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and Galeries Lafayette, Averyl Oates has returned to New York as the general manager of 10 Corso Como, which is opening this week at South Street Seaport. The charismatic Brit shows us around luxury fashion’s latest destination.
For those who have never made it to Milan, what’s the story behind 10 Corso Como? [Founder] Carla [Sozzani] was an editor, and she wanted to create what was called a living magazine, where you could turn the pages and see the juxtaposition of different products and elements of everyday lifestyle. 10 Corso Como, which opened its first location in Milan in 1991, is a place where you go to eat, breathe, relax, have a coffee…and there’s also a bit of shopping. Carla’s in love with the whole world of art, so we’re launching with a Helmut Newton exhibition in New York. We’re also working with Flos and Seletti for light installations. What designers will be carried in the store? Gucci, Balenciaga, Michael Kors, Off-White, Marni, Vetements, Rick Owens, and Sies Marjan, to name a few. We’ve got 28,000 square feet in total with a 220-seat restaurant, which will focus on Italian cuisine. Will you carry menswear as well? Yes; the split is about 70 percent women’s and FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
30 percent men’s. We’re located near Wall Street, so we want to cater to those customers outside of work. This area’s population is something like a 47 percent millennial. We’re trying to understand how we actually talk to the millennial customer and how we also talk to the Upper East Side customer who wants something different. How do you keep it relevant and also make it exclusive? What’s the edit? Otherwise, all the stores have the same things. Corso Como has always been about exclusives. That’s what we’re really trying to specialize in. How do you differentiate yourself from the other luxury stores in the city? I don’t believe we are in competition at all. In fact, Roopal [Patel] is coming to our opening, Linda Fargo is coming to the opening, Jeffrey [Kalinsky] is coming.… Carla knows them all, of course, as we all do. We’re so small; we’re kind of a little jewel box. To see it all is going to be a big thing. I get tired
of having to travel to different zones in a store! How do you plan to drive customers into the store? When you can shop on the Internet at home in your dressing gown with your furry slippers and your glass of wine, why would you go into a store? We have to make it experiential. Carla was the first to create a lifestyle store. Now, so many people have followed suit. Why did you decide to open on the first day of New York Fashion Week? Because the brand is so international, Carla really wanted to capitalize on the fact that international press will be here. We’ve also got two stores in Seoul and one in Shanghai; it’s becoming a global brand. How much interaction do you and Carla have every day? A lot. She’s incredibly hands-on. She’s a visionary with the most incredible amount of energy. She’ll come in at 11 o’clock in the morning and work all the way through to sometimes 10 or 11 at night. Then she says, “Shall
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we have dinner?” and by that stage, I’m mentally in bed already. She’s passionate about it because it’s her business. I’ve learned a lot in 14 months. Tell us about your professional background. I suppose I’ve been known a little bit from my work at Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and Galeries Lafayette—I think I’m known as someone who’s good to take something and turn it around. Harrods didn’t really have a fashion reputation or name at all. I worked there for four years, creating a fashion lab. Loved it! Then I was headhunted by Harvey Nichols, which was a dream job. I was there for eight years as buying director, and I loved every minute of it. Then I was approached by Galeries Lafayette. I deliberated a lot about working with the French and in such a huge environment. If I told you the millions that they did under those roofs, you would fall off your chair! What will your day-to-day responsibilities be at 10 Corso Como, once the doors are opened? Opening the store is our focus. The next step is making this into a bigger business: e-commerce, click and collect…the natural tangents that you’d see in any retail business expansion. [Real estate development company] Howard Hughes is a $5.5 billion property asset company. They’ve got opportunities for us to actually take this model and go stateside with it. But I think there’s a lot to do with mentoring New York first. Will you go to shows this season? Yes, we will! We’ll be here until September 27th, and then we’ll head straight to Milan and Paris.
NEW DIGS 10 Corso Como has an Italian restaurant and will feature art exhibitions.
What do you think about the state of the fashion world these days? I’m not afraid to say that it’s about the next generation and putting a different spin on the industry. It’s a revolving door on the designer front. If we’re getting confused, the customers must be getting confused. I’m convinced that there are some people out there who think Chloé is a real girl who still exists today! There’s so much going on that you need to be extra nimble. Working with the next generation, and hiring people who challenge your thought process, is the most important thing we can do—they’re going to be the next shoppers, after all! What’s it like to be back in New York? It’s so exciting! Of course, I miss London, but I miss my friends there more than anything else. My boyfriend is here—that helps a lot. Because we’re at South Street Seaport, which used to be a fish market, what’s your favorite kind of fish? I’m the biggest fish person. In fact, I don’t really eat that much meat. Throw me in the direction of fish, and I’m all over it like a bad rash! FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
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happy when I could join her in the store on Wednesdays and stay the afternoon with her, seeing the beautiful bags she’d sell. When did you first realize that the family business was a major fashion brand? When I was at high school. I’d go to school with all the bags that my dad was doing; he’d bring home prototypes, which I’d take to school, so I had new bags very often. I understood that it was appealing to my friends at school; it looked really cool. Did your friends pester you for gratis bags? No! They’re polite. My friends are very cool. What were you like as a child? I really wanted to design, and I always saw my parents, my father, and my grandmother working with artistic people. It was interesting for me. I was really a fan of ready-to-wear for kids. I wanted to have eight kids when
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You spent some time this summer in the south of France. What were you up to? I was taking care of my garden, cooking for the whole family, doing a lot of work, resting, swimming, and enjoying family time. Do you have any childhood memories of the family business? When I was a kid, the company was really the center of the family. But as a kid, you don’t really feel that it is a company. You feel that it’s a family, and you all work together. My parents’ apartment, my grandparents’ apartment, and the office were in the same building. Jean [Cassegrain, Sophie’s brother and current Longchamp CEO] and I were totally familiar with all the people working at the company; we’d walk through the office. My grandmother used to have a store on Champs-Élysées, and as a little girl, I was
I was young. Thankfully for me I didn’t get eight kids— only three! Why did you want to design for kids? I thought it was really cute. I love the proportions. Everything is so small! It’s very precise work, because when you are working on something for a newborn or a one-month-old, every detail is important. Did you expect you’d work with your family? No. As a teenager, I didn’t want to work with my family at all. I wanted to escape. I just wanted to have my own way, my own life. But after working for four years at Bonpoint, I felt more confident of what I could give to Longchamp. I joined the company to introduce my own point of view, to bring a bit more feminine spirit into the collections. Working in a family business, it’s always good to start somewhere else to learn before you join. Was it easy to sell your father on your design ideas? Yes. I think the success of Longchamp today is really due to my father. He succeeded by having my brother and me working with him. He understood that if we joined him, it would bring our point of view. He was clever to always listen to us, to try to understand. Of course, he had a lot of advice and comments, but always in a positive, supportive way.
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Longchamp’s accessories are a global sensation—who hasn’t owned a durable, leather-trimmed nylon Le Pliage tote at some point? This season, the French company is celebrating its 70th anniversary with its first runway show at NYFW. Artistic director Sophie Delafontaine is leading the charge. BY ARIA DARCELLA
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Why did the company decide to start ready-to-wear? In 2006, we opened a store in Soho in New York and it felt really huge, the biggest one we had [at that time]. We felt it’d be cool to add a few pieces of ready-to-wear to give the store a bit more life, and to break up the long shelves with only bags, bags, bags. The idea was really to introduce the ready-to-wear more like an accessory to our bags. It was a coat, a jacket [to start]. After a time, I had to introduce pants, a dress, knitwear. It was also important to figure out exactly what Longchamp readyto-wear is. It took a few years to really understand what I wanted with ready-to-wear. How do you honor the brand’s seven-decade legacy— and also evolve its aesthetic? I try to keep Longchamp’s quality, and also the spirit of the Longchamp woman, who is active and dynamic. I think you can do quality products for dynamic, active women, but in a cool, fashionable way. Tell us about the Le Pliage bag. Do you remember your first? Le Pliage was born in 1993. My first one was definitely for traveling. Before Le Pliage, it was a travel bag…luggage. When we first launched Le Pliage, I think what was very strong was it was not only one bag; at the beginning, it was already a full concept. It’s a way of life. It’s a strong identity with a simple product. Who do you creatively brainstorm with? I exchange a lot with my brother, Jean, because we do things together a lot. Otherwise, my daughter—I like to text her sometimes when I have an idea. She’s direct and honest. She won’t tell me it’s beautiful if it’s not. This is important, because it’s nice to have people who are able to tell you, “It’s really awful.” It’s nice to have people who, when they tell you something is amazing, it means it’s really amazing.
What are your passions outside of fashion? Art has always been important; it’s something I really love. I love to go to fairs, exhibitions, galleries, museums, whatever. I love to travel, because I think traveling today is so easy and so rich. You don’t need to go 10,000 kilometers from your home. Travel means meeting people, discovering new landscapes, food, music, culture, architecture…all those are inspiring for me. You've previously collaborated with Jeremy Scott and Shayne Oliver. Why did you want work with them? Jeremy is the coolest man I know in fashion! We’ve been working together for 12 years. I love Jeremy, because he’s creative and sensitive, with a lot of humanity. He always surprises me. I think in fashion to be able to always reinvent, surprise…it’s really what I’m trying to do and Jeremy is the best one for this. He is very, very creative, and unexpected, and it’s always fun and cool, but it’s never vulgar. And Shayne, the idea was as a French brand coming to New York on Fifth Avenue, to mix and match Parisian culture with Shayne’s very New York culture; he mixes a cool aesthetic with streetwear, but in a graphic, simple way. Why did you want to show this season at NYFW? This year, we opened our store on Fifth Avenue, which is very important for us. The U.S. is our second-[largest] market, and it’s something we really want to develop; doing the show in New York is also a way to push this American market. And also, because we did ready-to wear for the opening of the Soho store [years ago]. Also, I feel that in New York there’s a strong energy, and I want to bring Parisian style to New York. What can we expect to see from your Fall collection? Honestly, expect the unexpected. It’s our 70th anniversary, but I’m not looking at the past. I’m really looking at the future.
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just about a piece of clothing. It was inspiring. You have a notoriously diverse group of fans. Can you tell us a little bit about the women you design for? I appreciate you saying that—it’s a big compliment! We always say that we’re age-inclusive and size-inclusive— we don’t ever want to alienate anyone, or design for a specific type of person. We’ve had fans who are super young, and those who are a bit more mature, and it’s a reflection of myself and the way that I like to dress. How do you describe your aesthetic? Cool, easy, luxe. I don’t like clothes that are too complicated. If you go into a dressing room and can’t figure it out, or it makes you sweat, or it’s uncomfortable…we’re all running around and working a lot, so clothes need to be easy. The luxurious part of fashion is really important to us—we make sure to have really nice fabrics, many of which have stretch in them, and we add embellishments and fur. I’m a uniform
dresser. Unless I’m going to an event, I wear our blazer, dress shirt, and pants every day with sneakers. You’ve been working with Sarah Adelson, your CEO, since the beginning of your career. Why do you two get on so well? Well, we were best friends at RISD, and we kind of had a similar work ethic when we were there. We got up early, got our stuff done, worked really hard, and then put it away. Everyone said, “Do not go into business with your best friend,” but we said, “This is what we’re doing!” Sarah is the complete opposite of me—she loves the numbers, the merchandising, the production end of the business, and the operations. I stick to the creative. It’s been an amazing partnership; we have defined roles. Hands down, I could not have done this without her. What are your best tips for working with friends? You have to be brutally honest. People will ask, “Do you guys ever fight?” and we say, “Of course!”
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What were you like as a kid growing up in Marblehead, Massachusetts? [Laughs] Marblehead is a very small town. I was an artist—I was classically trained in oil paints by the time I was, like, 4, because I had this need for a creative outlet. I’m thankful to my parents for enrolling me in a bunch of art classes and courses. It wasn’t until I got to Rhode Island and looked at RISD’s program that I decided I wanted to make my career in fashion. Who were some of the first fashion designers whose work really resonated with you? I knew nothing about fashion when I got to college, and one of my first projects at RISD was to pick a fashion designer’s name out of a hat. I got John Galliano, and I said to my professor, “I have no idea who this is!” After I researched his work, it was an explosion in my mind— he was able to put everything out there and create a beautiful story. He made [fashion] about his art, not
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LUXELessons RUNAWAY SUCCESS LaPointe’s minimalist-chic designs have made her a go-to brand for retailers like Net-a-Porter and Harvey Nichols.
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really early on. When Linda came to the show, she came backstage, shook my hand, held on to it, and said, “Great job!” I was floored. They worked with us really closely; in the beginning, we were still trying to figure out who our customer was. They’ve been able to help us shape all that, and I’m so grateful. Where is the brand represented internationally? Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols, Neiman Marcus, and Holt Renfrew—we’ve wanted every expansion to be organic, and these partnerships are the ones we’ve waited for. We’re really excited that the product will be out there a lot more. High-profile fans like Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have really helped with that, right? The relationships with those women have happened organically, and they have been a great surprise. They
come to us because they like the clothes and wear them— our clients are anyone from Kendall Jenner to Lady Gaga to Michelle Obama. Working with them has really taught me a lot. Outside of fashion, how do you spend your downtime? I have a home in the Catskills where I can kind of remove myself a little bit. Whenever I have free time, I like to distance myself a little bit. It’s an escape mechanism. I really love Japanese food and reading books about true crime! When you launched your brand, did you expect to end up in a place like this? You know, I did. I always wanted to do my own thing, whatever that meant. If I were to look back and tell my 15-year-old self that I’d be doing some of the stuff I’m doing today, I’d be pretty excited.
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We’re able to have a respectful dialogue, and we don’t make it personal. At the end of the day, it’s just a business, and we’re both trying to achieve the same goal. How large is your operation these days? Last week, we sat down for a company meeting, and I looked around the table and couldn’t believe that we have nine people on the team now! It’s still somewhat of a small operation, but it’s grown quickly for us in the past year or two. I got some great advice at the beginning my career: Build your A-team. Every single person on our team is an A. Bergdorf ’s Linda Fargo was one of your earliest supporters. How did she come into the fold? I cherish that relationship with Bergdorf Goodman so much—they saw something and took a chance on us
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if you go into a dressing room and can’t figure it out, or it makes you sweat, or it’s uncomfortable… clothes need to be easy.”
THE HISTORY OF A PUNK, PRETTY, POWERFUL COLOR
September 7, 2018 – January 5, 2019 Admission is free fitnyc.edu/museum #MuseumAtFIT #HistoryofPink
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FUTURE FASHION Jones’s collection balances volume with tailoring.
BY ARIA DARCELLA How have you been prepping for your NYFW debut? A lot of it is last-minute details, looking over the garments saying, “Hey, let’s tweak this, let’s adjust that.” I just want everything to be perfect. They’ll send me little messages from San Francisco [where Academy of Art University is based], “Hey, don’t forget this, don’t forget that!” Just trying to figure out the logistics of everything is a bit challenging, too. You have a background in millinery—did that factor into your collection? When I did millinery full-time, it was at the height of hats, royals, stuff of that nature. Fascinators were coming back into style. I never really felt fulfilled when I was doing that. I always felt like I wanted to stretch it, so when it was time to put this collection together, I just started drawing from the head, and seeing how I could manipulate the hat to incorporate something a little bit larger. How are you feeling about the big show? I’m really excited. I love New York. I did my internship FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
there with Donna Karan years ago. I love the energy of the city, and during Fashion Week, it’s always exciting. Being around like-minded people is always refreshing. You live in Columbus, Ohio. Would you ever move to New York to start your own business? It’s actually a conversation that my husband and I have had here recently. He’s in the military. He retires next year. Columbus has a lot of large retail companies, but obviously there’s nothing like New York. We have a young daughter, and it just seems like the exposure is a big deal to us. As far as career-wise, yes. It’s a little intimidating, but, yeah, it’s something that we have discussed. Why did you want to return to school? I was working for a major retail company here in Columbus. I just had one of those days where I said to myself, “I think I’m made for something bigger than this.” There’s nothing wrong with the company I was working for, I think I had a bit more creativity to offer the industry. [I remembered] when I was at Donna Karan, all the designers there had to have their MFAs. My understanding was that you always had to have that piece of paper to design on the next level. How did you find—and decide to apply to—the Academy of Art? A long time ago, MTV did a reality series on the first time the Academy of Art did a Fashion Week show, and they profiled one of the students going through the process. It had always stuck in my mind. I’m really big on education,
so when I considered going to the next level in my career, I started researching and checking credentials out. The fact that Simon [Ungless, executive director, School of Fashion] was there was a plus as well. Wherever you go, you don’t just want great teachers, you want to work with people who really understand the industry. What was it like working on your degree remotely? When I was working for a retail company, I was the tech designer, and one of the day-to-day activities was dealing with manufacturers overseas. I was doing video conferences, dealing with different time zones, taking photos, and having detailed communications through e-mail. It did have its challenges. Working on my MFA remotely required me to be more disciplined, and have more boundaries, but it was doable. It’s about whatever you’re going to bring to it, regardless of whether it’s online or in person. How has the program pushed you creatively? When you’re first starting off, they’re making sure what your skill level is, and fine-tuning any areas where there might be issues when it comes to sewing, sketching, illustration, and really grasping your design aesthetic. They didn’t force you into “This is what a designer is, and this is how you should be.” They were really respectful. At first, it was kind of restricting as far as what they want you to accomplish. But as the program went on, it was more open for you to be able to develop the collection you truly desired. By the time you actually get into your thesis, you’re kind of riding solo, and they’re just helping you push it as much as possible.
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Budding designer Nicholle Jones received her MFA online from the Academy of Art University in May. Now, she’s representing the school at NYFW. Time flies when you’re conquering fashion!
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DOPPLEGÄNGER? Every wonder what it would be like to share the same name as a fashion legend? the daily hunted down “regular folk” with famous MONIKERS to see how they’re faring. BY eddie roche
If I met [Cindy Crawford], I’d tell her that she’s made my life a little better, and much more “interesting. Having the same name as her has caused people to not only spark a conversation with me on an almost daily basis, but it’s helped my career in real estate, because my name is so easy for people to remember. I can’t think of anyone else I would rather share a name with!
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result, I often get messages thanking me for his work! If we were to meet, I’d ask for his advice on breaking into the media business. I’m a photographer interested in shooting for a magazine, and his experience would be valuable.
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I own two pieces of Vera Wang clothing—a cardigan and a pair “of sweatpants. I always make a big deal out of showing off the label!” —vera wang, currently working the front desk at Zander K Hotel in Bergen, Norway
A few years ago, I went to a restaurant on Sullivan’s Island in South “ Carolina. When I checked in, the hostess laughed and explained in a friendly way that she had been wondering whether the Sports Illustrated model was going to show up. They were clearly disappointed! I think she’s so great.
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I’m asked all the time if I’m the Marc Jacobs. It’s then “followed up with…Can you get me a bag? Sunglasses?”
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