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As part of the ongoing celebration of the 70th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz The partnership includes a design contest now underway that challenges FIDM students to create the best modern interpretation of Dorothy’s iconic Ruby Slippers, as well as develop a jewelry collection inspired by the timeless film. Accessories designer Tarina Tarantino and FIDM alumnus Nick Verreos (Project Runway) will mentor the FIDM students during the design competition. The winning designs will be showcased at the FIDM Museum & Galleries during The Wizard of Oz Exhibition run. The Ruby Slipper Collection consists of modern interpretations of the classic Ruby Slippers, as created by noted names in designer footwear and fashion. Debuted in September 2008 at Saks Fifth Avenue to kick off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, designs from 19 of the fashion industry’s masterminds are featured in the Collection, including: A. Testoni, Abaete, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi and Tuleh. The Inspirations of Oz collection of fine art features one-of-a-kind interpretive works from an acclaimed array of artisans including Angelo Aversa, Romero Britto, Phillip Graffham, Gris Grimly, Marcus Antonius Jansen, Johnny Johns, William Joyce, Joel Nakamura, Nelson De La Nuez, Glen Orbik, Ragnar, Alex Ross, Todd White and Yakovetic. The Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Exhibition at FIDM Museum & Galleries at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising will consist of 2000 square feet of gallery space, and is located at 919 S. Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The Exhibition is open to the general public and runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10 - 21. The Wizard of Oz merchandise and collectibles, including dolls, games, apparel, accessories, novelties and much more is available at specialty retailers. More info at www.thewizardofoz.com. Advertisement
Be still our hearts. The Outnet is open. The Outnet is the just-launched online outlet store of Net-a-Porter, arguably the Web’s Which means The Style Insider’s brain threw a little neuron party when we saw some of the numbers on Outnet — 50 percent off, 60 percent off, 70 percent off. We have died and gone to heaven. The designers are there — McQueen, Sui, Chloe, Choo. There’s Marc (more…) We’ve been trying to ascertain the labels the First Lady wore yesterday during the White House egg roll, to no avail. No luck today, either, with the slightly zany look (cropped aquamarine jacket over a striped purple T-shirt and a familiar brooch at the collar) she donned for a speech. We wanted to know about Sasha and Malia’s cute outfits too, but no luck.
We have, however, found a few interesting tidbits here and there: Oscar de la Renta, long revered as a top designer for first (more…) Did you hear the opening salvos?
With the fashion industry in an economic crisis of its own, it’s not a surprise that the bastions of American style are wondering why the First Lady won’t deign to don some of their beau Another story, in the New York Times, took issue with the fact that Mrs. Obama is relying apparently exclusively on the design choices of retailer Ikram Goldman, the owner of Michelle O’s favorite Chicago boutique for years (a picture from the store below). Arnold Scassi (hmm, we remember that name from somewhere) chided her, (more…)
Here’s the best way to avoid work that we’ve found in a while. Net-a-Porter’s new wedding boutique is a tulle and satin dream world, with gowns, lingerie and even — hold us back, now — dresses perfect for wearing to a wedding as a guest (separated into beach, day, country and evening categories!). The designer offerings are just not what you see on typical bridal sites. Let’s browse a little, yes? Something new and something blue, wrapped in one gorgeous package: Oscar De La Renta’s cute silk faille bustier dress, with its (more…)
Have you seen those insane heels we blogged about a few days ago? Gorgeous, we know, and they qualify in every way as shoe porn. But we’ve got an antidote - wondrous little ballerina flats, which are at home under suits or jeans, conservative dresses or teensy little skirts. Take a peek: We love the color of Ferragamo’s Varina flat (above). It’s the perfect shade of taupe, floating as it does between shades of gray and latte; the signature grosgrain bow is just a tad darker. (At Nordstrom, $470).
Alas, we are not speaking of Michelle Obama; we can only sit and chew our fingernails until we learn what she, Malia and Sasha will be wearing. No, this fashion news flash is about what Hillary Clinton, former First Lady and future Secretary of State, will be wearing for Tuesday’s swearing-in and nighttime festivities. (more…) |
in 2009, Warner Bros. Consumer Products says it has partnered with FIDM Museum & Galleries to present The Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Exhibition at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising from June 10-21 in downtown Los Angeles.
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She will have two outfits designed by the legendary Oscar de la Renta: royal blue for day, and a lavishly embroidered pink and gray gown for the Inaugural balls. 