It's official!!

Michelle Obama will grace the March cover of Vogue. According to the Washington Post, she will be wearing a magenta dress by Jason Wu on the soon-to-be-released issue. I believe March is Vogue's power issue. How very appropriate.
I hope this article goes one step beyond the typical "mom-in-chief" and fashion icon topics, since Michelle is so smart and talented in her own right. Although there is something to be said about Michelle's influence in American fashion. It's amazing in these economical times, she can create a buying frenzy over a sweater set from J Crew. If anybody needs a little love right now, it's the retail industry.
Can't wait to see the cover!

I'm picturing something flowy like this, minus the sticking out collarbone, in magenta.

Image: www.style.com

Jason Wu woos Michelle Obama

It's official! Jason Wu's design won Michelle Obama bid for her dress for tonight's inaugural balls. As we speak she is looking stunning in the flowery, white gown. Very clean and classy, a wonderful choice.
The future looks bright for Wu. Especially since anything the Obamas wear cause a fashion mania, in spite of these economic times.
Wu is a Taiwan-born, New York designer who interned with another of Michelle's fave, Narciso Rodriguez. His first full collection debuted in 2006 and he won a rising star award for his talent in 2008. This should be the year of Jason Wu.

Image: New York Times

Will white tights be the surprize hit of the Spring '09 season?

I have been noticing the Blair Waldorf' character on Gossip Girl wearing white tights on more than one occasion. Perhaps it's part of the school girl uniform. Or to redeem her image as pure and royal. All I know is she makes it look good.

White tights are virtually non-existent on anyone over the age of ten. The only time in my post-pubescent life I wore white tights was went I dressed as a nurse for Halloween.

This may be something to explore come Spring. The season where whites and neutrals rule. Coloured tights are fun, but border bad taste. Imagine a white, chic dress with white tights and beige and neon accessories. ** Boy George, I think this could work!

** (Yes I'm still into neon and it seems to have spread into fast fashion stores.

Blair Waldorf in the upcoming "You've got Yale" episode.

Image: www.gossipgirlinsider.com

Fashion Bible: The Movie

Something exciting happend this weekend!
A documentary based on one of the most influential fashion magazine in the world screened at the Sundance Film Festival. 'The September Issue' follows Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, Grace Coddington and more, throughout the production of September 2007 issue. This film offers total behind-the-scenes access of the creative process at Vogue through the eyes of director R.J. Cutler. It's been well received by critics so far, yet the release date remains TBA.

Betsey Johnson

I know she's the long shot to have her design picked as Michelle Obama's dress to the Inaugural Ball.......but I love it. It's memorable, bold and exciting. It embodies the whole American dream thing and captures how incredible this moment in time is. Image: WWD

"My only love sprung from my only hate"

One of my favorite retailers, Urban Outfitters, has betrayed me and their other loyal consumers with the removal of pro-gay marriage t-shirts from their shelves. Urban Outfitters (UO) offered items you try to find at second-hand shops, only at triple the price. Despite this, if a special item came along, I was happy to pay for it. One of their staple items is printed t-shirts. The removed shirt read “ I support same sex marriage” and was original pulled because it received “too much bad press.” Although with no bad press found, the likeliness reason is discrimination because the CEO of UO, Richard Hayne, is very right wing, anti-gay Republican. That’s right, while the majority of UO’s consumers are open-minded, free-spirited, fashion-forward, idealistic people; UO’s creator is the opposite? By purchasing a pair of UO skinny jeans, you are unknowingly supporting US Republican politicians. I figured all CEOs of major retailers were conservative, but UO has been blatantly marketed as Left Wing, hippie escapism from other brands. This shirt may have crossed the line with Mr. Hayne, but the truth about Urban Outfitter has abruptly ended this retail love affair.
Read more: http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/12/urban_outfitters_yanks_same-se.html

Fashion Week Wrap-up

Fashion Week in Toronto is all wrapped up now.
Lucian Matis showed an impressive collection featuring must-haves for Spring 2009 --ruffles & draping. Bold colours and prints dominated the collection in silky fabrics and a few tulle girly dresses that bordered bridal.
Later that night, Ultra Supper Club hosted Lucian's after-party / a Rudsak fashion show.
As expected from Rudsak, exceptionally tailored leathers in various colours from bubblegum pink to classic black. I must admit I'm more of a fan of their winter collections...but at least the champagne was delicious.
The week ended with a party, the LG Fashion Fusion Gala featuring Maroon 5. A little bit of a odd choice for music. The event will broadcast on Star TV 6:30 pm tonight and includes a runway show from U.K. lingerie brand Agent Provocateur.

Also wrapped up is the best holiday ever...Halloween! On November 1st, the AIDS Committee of Toronto put a twist of their annual Fashion Cares event, dubbed it "Fashion sCares" with a Hitchcock inspired theme.