Brit-turned-Brooklynite and modern day icon Alexa Chung is poised to oust Heidi Klum from her fashion hosting throne. 24-Hour Catwalk, set to debut on Lifetime on January 10th, challenges designers to "create a three-piece collection and stage a runway show within 24 hours," summarizes Fashionologie. In addition to Chung as host, the show features judges Cynthia Rowley, publicist James LaForce, and Splendora favorite Derek Blasberg, an illustrious trio of industry insiders with a discerning view on style. Watch a trailer for the show here.
12.07.2011
It's every hipster's dream realized: the chance to trawl through some of style icon Chloe Sevigny's most prized possessions comes courtesy of Opening Ceremony. In this video, the actress-come-designer gives a personal tour of her massive wardrobe, sharing quirky pieces such as castoffs from the Gummo set, S&M miscellany, and original Alber Elbaz sketches that left us reeling with envy. Indulge in post-viewing shopping by browsing Sevigny's Resort 2012 collection online.
12.06.2011
Like Google Art Project for fashion aficionados, the Valentino Garavani Archives is a virtual shrine to the man with a signature shade of red bearing his name. The Italian design maestro's greatest creations are displayed in online galleries, along with sketches, archival photographs, and video interviews. Download the museum online, and follow up your tour with a viewing of Valentino: The Last Emperor.
12.05.2011
Interior designer, fashion designer, television personality, and seeming all-around Renaissance woman Kelly Wearstler recently opened a boutique on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, much to the delight of her design-centric legion of fans. Carrying her signature collection of clothing and housewares, it is a virtual shrine to the best of the "Wearst": from textured scarves to sculptural miscellany, here you'll find a selection of goods bearing Wearstler's signature outlandish flair. If you don't live in L.A. and would like a helping of K.W. style, visit her official website to shop online.
11.30.2011
The mania from Versace's recent collaboration with H&M has barely settled, yet dedicated fashion followers already have another capsule collection to covet. Today, H&M officially announced that Marni's Consuelo Castiglioni is the next designer lending her talents to the discount retailer, the line set to launch on March 8, 2012. Challenging run-of-the-mill mall-friendly styles, Castiglioni will deliver Marni's signature oversized silhouettes and brash, contrastingly styled prints to Hennes at a major markdown. A preview video has been released as well, offering a tantalizing sartorial tease as we sit in wait of the desirable release.
Photo: Vogue UK
11.29.2011
We know our chic and we like it even better when it's on sale. Splendora's fashion section covers more than just shopping, we also show you what to wear, how to wear, and where to buy it.
