Poor Kors...

yesyerday, the Tony Duquette brand filed suit against Michael Kors for trademark infringement and other causes of action. The brand believes the Project Runway star infringed the Duquette proprietary name and trademark by producing and marketing a Kors Resort Collection using the name Duquette.

The weird/crazy part is that designer Tony Duquette, died almost 10 years ago and the company is now in the hands of business partner Hutton Wilkinson. Who knew?!

Buhbye Charlotte Russe?

On Jan. 21, the board of directors for Charlotte Russe Holding Inc. announced that it was considering selling its company. Board Chairman Jennifer Salopek said Charlotte Russe had “received interest from unnamed buyers” but, there is no schedule for a possible sale.

I don’t shop at Charlotte Russe, unless I need a quick top or summertime skirt, but I’d hate to see another company go under. I suppose it’s just another sign of the times.

Get Beautiful with SukiSpa

The Suki organic innovation lab has been hard at work and has devised another collection for beauty lovers to channel their inner glam god. SukiSpa, a treatment line that combines the advances of natural science and technology is dedicated to correcting your skin’s most stubborn issues and preventing future imperfections.

At the heart of all Suki products lie advanced organic sciences, so it’s no surprise SukiSpa includes high percentages of natural cosmecueticals such as peptides, liposomes, vitamins and standardized extracts. SukiSpa effectively tackles specific skin issues at a faster, safer rate than traditional products. And with daily use for two to four weeks—depending on your level of skin issues—positive changes are bound to occur.
“I do not believe in damaging the body by treating the skin with synthetics that can show effects in two days but cause cancer, long term dermatitis, acne, or other long term more damaging disease,” says founder Suki.


SukiSpa products include bio-resurfacing facial peel, targeted bio-brightening face serum, bio-active purifying face serum, bio-C 10% formula face serum and facial lift firming cream.

“I believe to look in the mirror and smile on the inside [and say] ‘I’m beautiful’, is a powerful thing,” says Suki. “I don't believe that a lot of what people do to makeover themselves is in support of that, but instead is in support of forces telling us we aren't good enough. I just want to help people be their best, be happy and healthy.”

Available: Henri Bendel, Merz Apothecary, Harvey Nichols and online.

Time to Get Excited!

The schedule for NY Fashion Week has been released!

The Enigma of H&M

H&M is turning over a new leaf…at least in Barcelona. H&M gave Estudio Mariscal permission to do a complete architectural reconstruction, interior design with furnishing and lighting. One might say it’s a bit over the top for cheap clothes, but I say why not? It’s super fab and definitely puts H & M on the map of chicness.




Here are some dets:
Architecture, interiors and graphic design: Estudio Mariscal
Location: c/ Portal de l’Àngel 22, Barcelona, Spain
Area: 1.720 m2
Contractor: Dula Bau
Technical architecture and services: MC Arquitectura e Ingeniería
Lighting: iGuzzini
Renovation: Artecc
Aluminium stairs: Alcan
Furniture:
Personal Shopper area: Guitarra chair, by J. Mariscal for Uno Design
Noble room 3 Zodiac sofa, by J. Mariscal for Uno Design
Shop area, stools and seats Guitarra
Fitting rooms, stools by Estudio Mariscal for H&M

Bittersweet Feelings

While attending Intermezzo last week, I stumbled upon Dogeared jewels and gifts. Dogeared is filled with lovely jewelry, but most important, the California-based company loves to spread positive energy into the world with personal and positive gifts.

After interviewing the sales rep, she offered me a super cute ‘make a wish necklace’. She told me if I wanted to bring love and magic into my life, (something we ALL need) all I have to do is make a wish when I put on the necklace, and when the necklace wears off, my wish is ready to come true!

So naturally as soon my foot hit my apartment door, I ran into the bathroom and put on my new BFF. I’m so happy to have this little guy, but I must say when it falls off (it will, it’s made of tobacco silk thread), I’m going to be rather disappointed. Buuuut, there’s a part of me that just wants to rip it off so my secret wish can come true…now!

What do you think about make-a-wish necklaces and bracelets? Do they work? Are they making fashion statements?

Betsey Johnson Skips Flips for Fashion Week

Rumor has it, BJ won't be doing her signature cartwheel during this year's NY Fashion Week in February. I suppose the economic crisis has even hit the best of designers.

We'll miss you Betsey!

Here's a glimpse of one of my favorite Betsey Johnson shows:

Skinny Jean Jumpsuits

It seems that Pharrell (and Kanye West for that matter) has gone back to the 70’s—the days when Ron Isley and Rick James wore jumpsuits on the regular. And his new BBC/Ice Cream line, complete with one piece jumpsuits for men, is no exception.

I’m seriously intrigued to discover what’s next on the horizon? Perhaps a onesie that snaps on the bottom? Or maybe monistat for men, because after wearing this for a few days some damage is bound to occur. (Sigh) But, to be honest there is a market for it—gay men have been wearing similar gear for quite some time. But, I thought the term was fashion forward, not fashion backwards. What do you think?