Weekly rundown of D.C. fashion events+links to love on style blogs+other inspirational stuff we think you may enjoy. Cool? Cool. And as always, let us know if we missed something in the comments.
EVENTS
NEXT WEEK, 16 JUNE: Party like its 1922! The Great Gatsby Ball At the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Saturday, June 16, beginning at 8 PM. EVENT DETAILS!
- June 21st-a photo exhibit dedicated to Brigitte Bardot, the legend opens at SOFITEL:
- POP-UP SHOP: Friday, June 22, 11am-8pm & Saturday, June 23, 11 am-5pm. SHOP DESIGNER + VINTAGE and support the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts.
- PLUS MARK YOUR CALENDARS- JUNE 30 DEWDROP CLOTHING SWAP!!!:
INSPIRATIONAL LINKS ETC
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RECYCLABLES: Interview Russia goes beyond street-wear in this edgy editorial on recyclable materials and sustainable fashion. Models Dasha Z and Liza S look stellar in these unique garments by Central Saint Martins student design team: 8=10.
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RESORT 2012: STELLA MCCARTNEY
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+BACKSTAGE: Into the Gloss covers Stella McCartney’s 2012 Resort collection. Model Siri Tollerod wears Sunday Riley’s Pitch Black Velvet Gel eyeliner, with perfect interior-inspired looks to complement her dewy bare glow.
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LETS MIX IT UP: Rising label among the fashion world Jcrew turns out another fabulous collaboration with Vogue CFDA finalists: Creatures of the Wind. A pretty stellar line-up, this avante-garde duo from Chicago make magic with mixed colors and materials.
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CLASS CAMPAIGN: DSquared2 Fall/Winter 2012 campaign throws all the rules out! Features models Bette Franke, Daphne Groeneveld, and Frida Aasen in yester-year moments- FERIS? This is one detention not to be missed.
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GOLD MEDAL: Opening Ceremony partners with Adidas to create an edgy sportsline to take you into summer and prep for all things OLYMPIC. The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games are fast arising! No better way to prepare then a little sportswear collab two fashion savvy and still super cool brands.
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RESORT 2012: VALENTINO
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PS TRIBUTE: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen turn 26! It’s hard to believe these adorable teen stars turned generational Icons are STILL SO YOUNG.We’re gonna just quote Nylon here: “Let Them Eat Cake!” MK and Ashley (who are both twins and Gemini star signs) became Vogue-endorsed fashion designers, with four labels (The Row, Elizabeth + James, StyleMint, and Olsenboye by jcpenney) to their name. A few weeks ago, they won the coveted CFDA design award for womenswear design. Oh, and they’ve also both starred on their own NYLON covers. So yes, these girls definitely deserve a cupcake.
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+JULY COVERS: July really means mid-Fall in fashion speak, with all the resort collections coming out RIGHT NOW. July gets it right with Dazed & Confused “best of fall” editorial plus preview fall looks to get you prepped for chillier days. And Cindy Crawford!!
