the PIPELINE: Style on Tap

• November 20, 2008 6:34 PM
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Doggie Bag: Chinese Democracy, Beijing Barneys, and Geldof vs. Beckham

By Gabriel Bell

Remember the sound-recording sewing machine? The concept has now moved over to the accessories department. (FWD)

Anna Wintour will not—you hear, not—work for the Obama administration. There is, however, a position opening up in the North Korean government soon. (The Cut)

Fashions that will prevent a Thanksgiving belly, even if you stuff yourself like a turkey. (Lemon Drop)

Barneys to open in Beijing. Communism officially declared dead, rotting. (NYPost)

In other international retail exchange news, Forever21 is opening a store in Japan, which means we still owe them a nice boutique or two since they gave us Uniqlo. (Just Style)

Is the American mall dead? Is there any chance that we care? (Huffington Post)

Damon Dash was, "buggin' out," at the CFDA Fund Awards. Maybe he was nervous about meeting Zac Posen. It happens. (NYPost)

More from the Sonia Rykiel retrospective. (Guardian UK)

Why bother reviewing or even listening to the new Gun and Roses album? This picture does all the work for you. (VanityFair.com)

Peaches vs. Posh. Oh it is SO FUCKING ON! (The Cut)

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• November 20, 2008 5:29 PM
• News

Another One Bites the Dust: DNR Goes the Way of All Things

By Gabriel Bell

Wow. We just finished posting about the demise of Stylephile, and then we flicked over to Gawker and found out that the men's fashion industry newspaper DNR folded today. The bodies are piling high, people. The brother of WWD, DNR will be remembered for breaking news about men's designers first, parsing out the obscure language of the retail and manufacturing sectors of our industry for us math idiots, and generally keeping us in the loop. It is survived by its small cadre of readers and subscribers, analysts, and the many staffers who will soon be updating their resumes. We wish them all luck. (Gawker)

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• November 20, 2008 4:34 PM
• News

Stylephile Falls Victim to The Second Depression, We Get Misty

By Gabriel Bell

Sad news! So sad indeed that we cannot write it ourselves. To quote our beloved Caroline Ryder of Stylephile at Variety, "Along with Wall Street, WaMu and the city of Detroit, this esteemed lifestyle blog has fallen victim to the bananas collapse of the American economy." When will it end, people? When will it end? Well, godspeed Caroline, you will be missed—at least until you return to the fashion blog fold, which, we predict, will happen very soon. (Stylephile)

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• November 20, 2008 4:18 PM
• Party On!

Party On! Johan Lindberg Opens His Home for Tar

By Piera Gelardi, Photos by Olivia Jade Horner

Sure, we've hit the Second Depression, but apparently some didn't get the memo. For the new magazine Tar, which celebrated it's launch last night with its not first, not second, but third elaborate event (other parties were held in London and Paris) the good times are still rolling. The party was hosted by Johan Lindberg who so kindly opened up his home to 200 or so magazine contributors, fashionistas, and perfect strangers. And what a home it was... an awesome three-story brick-walled space with cathedral-high ceilings on the top floor and a partially glass floor (not to mention a stunning room for his little ones).



Revelers included magazine founder Maurizio Marchiori, The Lindbergs (of course), Slater Bradley, Leo Fitzpatrick, Philip Crangi, Louis Terline of Oak, and Barneys' doyen Julie Gilhart. We overheard one party goer exclaim, "I've seen, like, six girls underwear tonight!" Certainly, there were plenty of opportunities for up-skirt peeps on the thin staircases and through the glass floor on the third floor.

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• November 20, 2008 3:56 PM
• News

The Mother (Nature) of All Collaborations: Loomstate & Target Team Up

By Marjon Carlos

The purveryors of all things economical and all things organic are teaming up yet again to make "natural history." That's right, Target and Gregory Rogan's Loomstate line just announced their GO International collabo, which promises to be bigger and greener than the last. Set to launch April 19th, just a day before Earth Day (how befitting), the collection is made up of separates in organic cottons and sustainable fibers like linen and silk at affordable prices. Without a doubt, this collection will bring us back to nature. (WWD)

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• November 20, 2008 3:32 PM
• Party On!

Heels, Snacks, and CFDA Winners: Vena Cava Unveils Via Spiga Shoe Line

By Tina Malred

It was cold, cold, cold outside the grand opening of the Via Spiga store on Broadway in Soho, which made us appreciate the warm welcome made by waiters offering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches all the more. It was a night of two debuts—that of the mirror-lined store with its lush banquette couches, lux Via Spiga goods, an indoor fountain as well as the first showing of Vena Cava's shoes for the high-end brand. Their suede, metal-adorned wedges and marbled heels were solid, but it was the chunky chain thong sandals that really impressed us with their chic kink. Yes, CFDA runners-up Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock were in the house and we extended our congratulations between glasses of Champers. But, honestly, if we're going to remember one thing about the night, it was the food—the Parmesan balls, the mini-meatball burgers, the chocolate truffles, the salmon roe, the… excuse us, we have to go get a snack.

Above, left to right: Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock of Vena Cava, Lena Jung, intern, Vena Cava.

The shoes, my God, the shoes.

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