FASHION Magazine

Leave it to Tom Ford to spark a blaze of fashion chatter. Ford has released the video for the first women’s collection under his own name – a spring 2011 show that happened in September but has gone mostly unreported until now, as per Ford’s wishes.

More images have been released from Tom Ford‘s über-secret Spring 2011 womenswear collection. Terry Richardson, the only photog allowed at the show, snapped the collection as modelled by the likes of Liya Kebede, Stella Tennant, Lauren Hutton, Daphne Guinness and Beyoncé Knowles.  [Fashionologie]

Jewellery and other items from the expansive collection of the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson will be going on the auction block in London today. [Independent]

The Karl Lagerfeld-photographed Pirelli calendar was unveiled last night in Moscow. The mythology-themed calendar includes 5 male models and 15 female models including Julianne Moore. The Kaiser likens himself to “the visual version of Homer.”[WWD]

The rumour mill, ever at work, has pushed out another high/low collaboration nugget: Tom Ford to design a capsule collection for H&M. [Elle UK]

Daphne Guinness is the latest fashion personality to join Twitter. [Daphne Guinness Twitter]

Harry Potter star and Burberry model Emma Watson doesn’t understand celebrity fragrances: “I can’t understand this fragrance thing. Why would you want to smell like somebody else? Don’t you want to smell like yourself?,” Watson said. [People Style Watch]

J. Crew is almost here. The American retailer announced that it will open its first Canadian store in Toronto 2011. [J. Crew Aficionada, via @Derick Chetty ]

“I never understand why God give the possibility to have children just to woman,” Roberto Cavalli told Harper’s Bazaar. “Oh, my God, my dream would be to have a baby!” [Huffington Post]

“Now I’m shooting another [movie]. I’m writing the script–a comedy. I’m in the mood to have fun and smile,” says Tom Ford about his second directorial effort. [Fashionologie]

Emma Watson was the first person to receive a custom Burberry trench. Christopher Bailey gave Watson a coat from the company’s new bespoke collection for the premiere of her latest film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. [Vogue UK]

Alabama-based designer menswear designer Billy Reid is the winner of the US$300,000 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award. Prabal Gurung and Eddie Borgo were runners up. [Vogue]

Tom Ford may not love the way the Internet eats fashion, but he sure knows how to leave the blogging masses hungry. The designer made a triumphant return to womenswear with the debut of his Tom Ford womens line at an intimate show during New York Fashion Week. Or at least, we had to assume it was triumphant, as the designer did not allow any photographers to release images of the clothes, which were worn by top runway names, as well as Ford’s friends–Julianne Moore, Beyoncé, Karen Elson, Stella Tennant, et al.

Well, now we’re getting our meal–or at least a snack. Vogue‘s December issue features a spread shot by Steven Meisel, showing the clothes on some of the same models that appeared in the spring show.

Marc Jacobs appears in drag on the cover of the latest issue of Industrie Magazine. [Huffington Post]

Tom Ford is back in the director’s chair. The fashion-designer-slash-film-director has started work on a new film, says A Single Man star Colin Firth. [Grazia]

John Galliano will be decorating the Claridges‘ Christmas tree for the second year in a row. “The majestic beauty of Claridge’s Art Deco interiors never fails to inspire me,” said Galliano. “I wanted to create an underwater fantasy and have mixed pink corals, seahorses, anemones and jellyfish, all glinting like gem stones, swimming amidst the silver leaves.” [Vogue UK]

Reem Acra has teamed up with plus-size bridal salon Curvaceous Couture to create a bridal collection for plus-sized brides to be. [Racked]

We’re heading into a municipal election in Toronto, but one thing people haven’t really talked about is the fate of style in this city. Who is looking out for the fashion follower, the shoe obsessive, the lipstick lover? Tom Ford, that’s who.

Okay, not really Tom Ford, obviously–though we did call it after we saw his new womenswear line–but someone posting under the Twitter profile @MayorTomFordTO. But a girl can dream, so let’s consider the candidate based on his campaign so far.

1. Camouflage

2. Blue and white patterns at Rodarte

Yesterday was a gem of a day. Along with my morning tea, I started the day previewing fine jewellery designer Monique Péan’s gorgeous new collection.

While there was no sign of First Lady Michelle Obama (who reportedly counts Péan’s pieces among her faves), it was inspiring to see how many other fans this CFDA runner-up has gathered in such a short time.

Speaking of fans, the NY social set, including Marina Rust, Marjorie Gubelmann and Helen Lee Schifter, was glossed, polished and freshly blown-out for the Vera Wang show. Gubelmann brought along her gal-pal (latest project?) The Hills Stephanie Pratt, who lit up when Elle’s Joe Zee crossed the floor to introduce himself.

Wang’s spring show was decidedly drab in comparison to all of the nudes and dusty desert hues seen this week. Among the many black on black looks (hey, she is a New Yorker after all) there were a few floral prints for those looking to colour their world come spring. Signature Wang accents were woven throughout the collection–a tulle trim here, a jewel encrusted neck plate there.  Perfect for the toughened up modern-day romantic.

Taylor Momsen is the latest find herself in Tim Gunn’s crosshairs. “What a diva! She was pathetic, she couldn’t remember her lines, and she didn’t even have that many. I thought to myself ‘why are we all being held hostage by this brat?” Gunn told E! News of his experience on the Gossip Girl set. [The Cut]

Tara Subkoff resurrects her Imitation of Christ line with a show at Mac & Milk today. [WWD]

Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney will be participating in London’s first ever sustainable fashion show during London Fashion Week on September 17. [Vogue UK]


1. Karlie Kloss’s signature walk

2. Grey with a pop of yellow