Workin' Those Coca Curves

italy-

designer Roberto Cavalli is going to be covering some different kind of curves...Coca Light's feminine-shaped glass bottle to be exact...

by the end of September just in time for women’s fashion week in Milan Cavalli plans to have these bottles flaunting in three different three motifs featuring his signature animal spots and stripes


the limited edition bottles will be available in Italy from September to December

still saving for that Cavalli bag or dress? maybe you should consider at least drinking Cavalli style...



(pic courtesy of WWD)

"The Fashion Footprint"

new york-

everything is turning green...

on Wednesday night, GQ partnered with Fashion Group International to host a panel event, “The Fashion Footprint" to discuss the industry's role in the green movement

the moderator: Julie Gilhart, senior vice president and fashion director of Barneys New York (on right: picture courtesy of WWD)

the panel:
Scott Mackinlay Hahn, partner in Loomstate/Rogan
Michael Flynn, vice president of design for Timberland Apparel at Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.
Leslie Hoffman, executive director of Earth Pledge
Elizabeth Rogers, author of “The Green Book” and global branding consult for the Natural Resources Defense Council.

According to WWD, Hahn discussed the importance of sustainability in eco-friendly fashion.

“We strive to be a success in our environment. Fashion is our medium,” he said.

In fall 2004, Hahn launched Loomstate’s 100 percent organic cotton collection. Besides talking green, Loomstate ensures "that all partners, from farmers to fabric mills, are participating in responsible manufacturing processes."

so don't just join the conversation. join the movement...be kind to our enviroment (fashionably, of course!)

Galliano in Your Eye

London-

next fall, John Galliano will unveil the plan of his five-year licensing agreement with Italy's Marcolin to produce and distribute men's and women's sunglasses and prescription frames

the contract that was signed yesterday will become effective in September 2009 and will be renewable for an additional two years

“Sunglasses and eyewear are essential accessories to make a statement on and off the runway and I am really excited to give them a Galliano twist,” said Galliano told WWD...

galliano twist? ...i think i have an eye for it

Bags! Bags! I Love Notting Hill Design Bags....

London--

there's nothing like a some haute shoes, designer shades, and a nice handbag to match...ooooh and i have this almost scary secret obsession with big handbags like my favorite shirt... i want them in every color

bad. i know. so of course i was very excited when i heard of Notting Hill Design, a new London-based cult luxury handbag label created by Kimberly Yurisich and her husband Steven


the bags are inspired by the 20th Century, particularly the 40 and 50s

fun. great details. nice colors. haute. haute.haute. check them...

























to see the complete look book see http://www.nottinghilldesign.com/...

Supermodel Liya Kebede's "Lemlem" Bringing Ethiophian Handwork to the West

pic of Liya Kebede and daughter--too cute!!!

worldwide-

Lemlem which means to bloom or flourish in Amharic, is the name of its supermodel, actress, and UN ambassador, Liya Kebede launched last February...

the mother of two dedicated her Ethiopian handwoven line for children as young as 3 months to 10 years old in hopes to preserve her country's ancient African art form of hand spinning of cotton, intricate embroidery, and hand weaving ...




just too adorable!






Celebs Mary Louis Parker and Veronica Webb are also fans of this line, which is sold at US Retailers Barney's, Calyspo, and Scoop among many others...they are now available internationally as well as in Italy, Spain, and Tokyo


Check the peices from Spring 2008 collection...


























Aaaawww!...

the price range is only $68 and $210...can you believe that? orginal, adorable, hand-woven pieces.


the fall 2008 collection will be available in stores September first
the spring 2008 collection is lined up in appear in New York and London Bubble Shows (the kids trade shows)

visit http://www.lemlem.com/

the clothes are "unique, playful and modern"...doesn't those words remind you of your little adorable nephew or neice...

Sexy Fashion Savvy Celebs at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin

Berlin- Your fav Sex and the City girl Kim Cattrall and Mercedes-Benz brand model Eva Padberg jumped in a Mercedes-Benz of course to attend festivities for Berlin's Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Week that officially kicked off yesterday.


all pics courtesy of emercedesbenz.com

The celeb fashionistas made it to their destination Behala Halle to attend the HUGO fashion show of Hugo Boss. HUGO’s 2009 spring/summer fashion show in Westhafen was the opening event of the week, however the week’s main location will be Berlin’s historic Bebelplatz (the birthplace of German's 20th Century haute couture).

Basso & Brooke, Eastpak and Scherer González are three out of the 26 domestic and international designers that are set to hit the runways on Berlin catwalks for the first time.

new designers, collections, and twice as many shows as last year shows the steady growth and success of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin...


German top model Eve Padberg has been the face of MB since May 2007

must be nice to be a sexy, fashion savvy celebs with exclusive access and front row seats to all hit fashion show...



fav supermodel Naomi Campell was in attendance





more promo pics....

I WANT THAT JOB: LOGISTICS COORDINATOR AT MARC JACOBS

regine strikes a very pretty pose. we are living for that roland mouret inspired dress and that fierce lipstick!

new york - blaynistas if you are currently in college, please be super nice to your friends. you know why? because one day, they will grow up to be super fly fashionistas working at marc jacobs and living a fabulous life. in fact, it will be so fab, that you will beg them for an exclusive interview on your daily fashion blog. that's exactly what happened to me. i've known ms. regine lahens since the age of 17. even back then, she was a self-assured, elegant young lady and the years have done her well. today she is channelling on that chic into her job at marc jacobs. she sat down with shavon greene, one of my wonderful reporters, to talk style, career, and her burning desire to be a writer.

why does this shot remind us of the juergen teller ads for marc jacobs?

shavone: do you care to give your age?

regine: 25

shavone: where were you born/raised? regine: Brooklyn, NY

shavone: where did you attend school? interned? what led up to your current position?

regine: I graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Communication and Rhetorical Studies. I actually wanted (and still want) to be a writer and ended up interning for a boutique PR company with the goal of writing press releases for emerging brands. I ended up hooking up with one of those brands, a shoe company called Detny where I reluctantly fell into the business end of fashion. After 2 years as the Operations Manager for Detny, I was ready to take on a larger name and lucky for me Marc Jacobs snatched me up.

shavone: i understand you are currently a coordinator for Marc Jacobs, which i bet entails many things...please elaborate on your position? what are some daily duties? who do you interact with? how many hours do you work?


regine: I am actually the Logistics Coordinator for Marc Jacobs International so I coordinate (obviously) the global shipping of Marc by Marc Jacobs Ready-to-Wear and Accessories as well as Marc Jacobs Collection Accessories. So, day to day work consists of monitoring the movement of thousands of units a day and hundreds of thousands of units per season. That's just a normal day. During market my team is responsible for getting the samples for the shows, even if it means flying to Italy to get it ourselves. I work closely with the production teams-the girls who get the items you see in stores produced in bulk. Do I get to work with Marc? No, I'm not that lucky but I do get to see him a couple of times a season :)

shavon: what have you learned from working for a major designer like Marc Jacobs?

regine: Nothing is impossible.

shavon: working for a designer like Marc Jacobs, i can imagine all the fab clothes...describe your typical outfit for the office.

we love this pose too! this chic gives good face!

regine: It's a pretty laid back atmosphere but it definitely encourages me to express myself however I want, whether I'm feeling pin-up and I wear a pencil skirt, sweater and platform pumps and bright red lipstick or I'm feeling up to the minute chic with high waisted wide-legged denim trousers,ankle boots and chunky jewelry. It's a great environment for experimenting.

shavone: so besides Mr. Jacobs, who are the designers you have been eyeing lately?

regine: Proenza Schouler...love it!

shavone: for someone hoping to model your steps...give me a checklist of 3 do's and don'ts in your field?

regine: 1. Do take advantage of every opportunity given to you. Don't think you're above dirty work...stay humble. 2. Do find a mentor or someone who'll show you the ropes and allow you to pick their brain. Don't be afraid to ask questions 3. Do share your ideas or suggestions in a constructive way. Don't ever take "No" for an answer

shavone: thank you so much for your time, but I have one more favor: - i heard you were an avid reader of The Blay Report..tell us why you love it!

regine - Besides being written by my old college comrade, The Blay Report is wittyas well as informative. Whether you're a budding fashionista or a stylesavant, The Report has got you covered.

CHLOE'S NEW MOOD: THE BLAYREPORT INTERVIEWS

new york - at first it was the ysl downtown tote, then it was , now the little bit of luxury we are lusting after comes delicately wrapped with a silver ribbon and rests in a genuine silver plated bottle. it is chloe's new fragrance, appropriately called chloe. we are so obsessed that we tracked down our go-to-girl alana stahl, who is one of our favorites coty prestige, (which markets the fragrance). shavon green sat down for an exclusive q&a with stahl. check it out. (p.s blaynista's, don't you love how we hit the streets to get original interviews for you?)

yes. it smells as good as it looks.

t.b.r describe this new fragrance. if this new fragrance was a woman, how would it be and why?

alana This Fragrance is classic yet very contemporary and reflects the Chloé brand a s a whole. It is a powdery floral which is very beautiful. It is light and fresh with a sensual powdery heart. If this fragrance were a woman it would be a woman in her 20s or 30s who is a Chloé girl(feminine with a modern, trendy and elegant style)

t.b.r is this the first fragrance launch in the chloe family?

alana Chloé launched in 1973 (Floral, Romantic, classic, Timeless) and Chloé Narcisse launched in 1992(Floral Oriental, Sensual, enticing, and alluring)

tbr it has a really sexy and alluring design. how does that reflect the scent?

alana The bottle is a direct reference to the contrast between the feminine romantic clothes and the tough edgy handbags and accessories. The bottle is made with real silver plating and finished with a tied ribbon. There is a vintage touch to the bottle.

THE GOOD, THE BAD + THE FUGLY: CELEB FASHIONS OF 2007

hollywierd - is it past the time to do those annual fashion reviews? well, we'll opt to be fashionably late here on the blay report. our crack reporter shavon s. greene, has compiled a list of what was really good and really hood in 2007. check it out below....
GABRIELLE UNION - always fabulous Gabrielle Union def did it in this dress at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Black tie dinner in DC last October. i never caught her slippin this past year.

(justjared.com)

THE SMITHS - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith with son Jayden did it again at the Oscars last February. they are truly each other’s best accessories.

KATHERINE HEIGL - i love this girl! she seems to get it right all the time. Katherine Heigl looked like an angel with a dose of sexiness and fierceness. im not the biggest fan of the accessories but she still gets an A+ from me.

LAUREN LONDON - maybe the eye candy of the year Lauren London looked her best in this pink top-tier shaped dress at the BET Awards last June. the shoes: cute. the makeup: flawless. The hair: simple but nice. (and she’s covering up that infamous tattoo). Go girl!

(denimology.com)

MARIAH CAREY - last march the divine ms. m became the new face of pinko, an italian clothing brand. the jacket was a hit. but this the entire look was a miss.


RIHANNA - first, take a moment to thank the woman who brought back the ‘do that everybody was rockin this summer. Rihanna made my personal best dressed list for the 2007 World Music Awards last November. she can may more than an umbrella ‘ella look become the newest and hottest thing.

(people.com)

TARA REID - i guess i’ll start with the bad news. tara reid never looks hot to me and since her body is about to disappear, she may never get a chance. she sort of wore this dress at the cocktail party at Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival in Australia's Gold Coast last January.

(beyonceworld.net)

BEYONCE - as reported on the blayreport, i can’t help but include this look Beyonce wore last December while playing have of Bigga during a shopping spree in Paris, France. She made Mr. Blackwell’s best dressed list and im sure she’s make a spot in 2008. can’t wait!

(juicyscoop.blogspot.com)

BLUE CANTRELL - the singer seems happy to look like a fool in umm…whatever she was wearing at the T-Mobile Sidekick Party last April.


P&B - oh Paris, oh Britney doing the usual: leaving a club last August. need I say more? didn’t think so.

(platformlaunchaction.blogspot.com)

CIARA - Cece def stepped her style game up this past year and her body is amazing. However this Rocawear dress she wore last July on 106&Park was not one of her highlights.

(celebrity4life.com)

FERGIE - i have this love/ hate relationship with Fergie. i think she has the unique sometimes out of place look, but cool. HOWEVER this little number she wore during a concert last May screamed ummm T.R.A.S.H.Y (i still love u Fergie Ferg)