Obama: Partisans Endanger Health Reform Oct 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2009. Says "Unprecedented Consensus" for Health Care Overhaul Gaining Momentum But Faces Congressional Gridlock. (CBS News)
Frank: Gay Rights March a "Waste of Time" Oct 11, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2009. Gay Congressman Says Activists Should Focus on Lobbying Elected Officials Rather Than Demonstrating. (CBS News)
White House Faces Pressure on Jobs Oct 10, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009. Washington Post: Despite Stimulus Successes, More Action Sought from Some Congressional Democrats. (CBS News -- US)
Playboy's Newest Cover Girl: Marge Simpson Oct 10, 2009
CHICAGO, Oct. 9, 2009. Cartoon Matriarch Meant to Attract Younger Readers, Says Flanders (Playboy CEO). (CBS News)
U.S. Ditches Isolated Afghan Outpost Oct 10, 2009
Taliban Claim Victory for Kamdesh Withdrawal After Deadly Battle; U.S. Says Move Was Predetermined. White House officials say esident Obama's strategy will be to defeat al Qaeda in Pakistan, while downplaying the need to completely eliminate the Taliban in Afghanistan. (CBS News)
Nobel Prize: Placing a Wager on Peace Oct 10, 2009
President Obama's Suprising Nobel Peace Prize Honor A Reflection of Optimism, Not Accomplishment. President Barack Obama speaks about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Friday, O 00004000 ct. (CBS News)
Click to read:Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" Oct 10, 2009
Obama: Nobel Prize a "Call To Action" - CBS News. WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2009. (CBS News)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
President's Surprise Selection for Creating a New Climate in International Politics Is Praised, Questioned, Dismissed. President Barack Obama speaking at Cairo University in June, in a speech in which he called on a stronger relationship, "based on mutual interest and mutual respect," between the U.S. and Muslims around the world: "There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, 'Be... (CBS News)
Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' Debuts At Alexander McQueen Show Oct 8, 2009
Singer wasn't in attendance, but final recorded version of leaked song closed show at Paris Fashion Week (VHI.com -- Music News)
NY 'Real Housewife' Bethenny spins off Oct 2, 2009
After interning for both Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, Siriano showed his first small collection during London fashion week in the Fall of 2005, and since has shown three runway collections at New York Fashion Week ... After interning for both Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, Siriano showed his first small collection during London fashion week in the Fall of 2005, and since has shown three runway collections at New York Fashion Week. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
100 Fashion Finds Under $100 Sep 17, 2009
" Roy isn't alone in trying her hand at affordable fashion. Jil Sander, master of the woman's power suit, left her namesake label in 2004 and is now launching a collection with Uniqlo called +J in October. Nothing in the collection will exceed 150. The collection includes a crisp white button-down shirt, a tailored black overcoat and cropped gray trousers, all perfect for getting this season's minimalist androgynous look. On the accessories front, Jimmy Choo is partnering with H Swedish-based... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Runway Fashion: Does Anybody Really Wear That? Sep 16, 2009
Alexander McQueen showed off his Speedo design; Christian Dior went for some sort of 19th century French prostitute look; and Y-3 paraded their models in see-through outfits that literally had no armholes. While fashionistas and critics praised the designers for their original ensembles, the rest of us were left to wonder, would anybody really wear that. (Time.com)
Strut around in girlfriend fashion Sep 6, 2009
The fashion changed at the start of the year and brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, YSL, John Galliano, Number (N)ine and Yohji Yamamoto began to offer designs ranging from long skirts to skorts (skirt-like shorts). Back in 2003, Rohit Bal sent male models out on to the catwalk in swishing skirts and sindoor but girlfriend fashion is not quite so obvious. (India Times, India)
25 secrets of recession chic Aug 23, 2009
For bargains on top-tier designer lines like Dolce & Gabbana, Vera Wang, and Alexander McQueen, Alice Miles of Stilista recommends the invitation-only Gilt Groupe (sign up at ); is another favorite for great fashion deals. Go local by signing up at for free weekly discount coupons good at boutiques such as Stil, Moxie, and First Date. (Boston Globe)
FOOD FAVES ON TV: Get the dish on reality winners Aug 11, 2009
Siriano worked with and for fashion powerhouses while going to school in London, such as Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. By Richard Drew, AP. (USA Today)
Art.view: In the bag Jul 26, 2009
The next show, Made in Britain (from September 7th to February 21st 2010), will include pieces by Alexander McQueen and Lulu Guinness. More than 100,000 people have visited the museum since it opened in June 2007, and the collection continues to grow. (The Economist)
Poetry and pop Jul 16, 2009
I've worked with Alexander McQueen; and Henry Holland made my beautiful dress for Glastonbury; and I've worked with a few others like Poltock and Walsh. I like to get custom one-off things. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Fall runway makeup Jul 14, 2009
Designer Alexander McQueen used a flat, grayish black on his models' hands "it's a Bad Girl thing, like you've colored your nails with a Sharpie (marker)," she says. Now the color is ubiquitous. (AZCentral -- Style)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
About this Blog Runway Ready spotlights cool (local and online) places to shop, sales, new businesses, fashion news and trends, celebrity gossip, relationship advice, diet and exercise, along with tips about jewelry, lingerie, cosmetics, salons, and more. Do you have a sale or a new product to promote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In pictures: African fashion week Jun 26, 2009
Were seeing traditional African silhouettes, like the boubou, coming across as well as borrowings from the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, Ms Omambala says. The organiser, Precious Moloi-Motsepe, says South Africa was chosen for the event as all eyes are turned to the country ahead of next years World Cup. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hollywood Gives Back as Celebrities Celebrate the Fifth Annual CCGI Celebrity Golf and Charity Event Jun 17, 2009
"Champions of Champions II" Muay Thai Fight Night (Live on PayPerView) & Supermodel Mania (Collections Showcased To Include Lines From Alexander McQueen, Parasuco, House of Howe, Thomas Wylde, Sterling Capricio, Dena Burton, Live Mechanics, Rufskin and John Varvatos with special thanks to Chic Little Devil Style House). Saturday, June 27, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock the casbah Jun 4, 2009
When harem pants came down the runways at Chloe and Alexander McQueen for spring 2009, they somehow glided past the cartoony pop culture associations (Barbara Eden's Jeannie in the '60s, MC Hammer's '80s gold) to help define summer's effortlessly slouchy look. But the style is hardly effortless to pull off. (AZCentral -- Style)
PUMA Supports Environmental Movie 'HOME' Jun 2, 2009
The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Yasuhiro Mihara and Sergio Rossi ... To explore the universe of PPR brands go to : Fnac, Redcats Group (La Redoute, Vertbaudet, Somewhere, Cyrillus, Daxon, Ellos, The Sportsman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse and brands of the plus-size division), Conforama, CFAO, Puma and the Luxury brands of Gucci Group (Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, Alexander McQueen and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Essential shoes for winter May 13, 2009
Seen on many of the catwalks for winter 2009 (including Alexander McQueen, Bottega Venetta, Derek Lam, Dna Karan, Dior, Prada and Karl Lagerfeld) the lace up is this season's modern classic. Ankle boot. (iAfrica.com)
Luxury Brands Look to China for Cushion in Crisis May 11, 2009
Clutching a fistful of shopping bags from designers Vivienne Westwood, Dior and Alexander McQueen as she concluded one of her twice-monthly shopping sprees, 29-year-old Zhao Bing looked like the picture of hope for luxury retail. "Is there a financial crisis in China? I don't think it has affected my life very much," said Zhao, who spent 7,000 yuan ($1,000) in 90 minutes at upscale Lane Crawford in Beijing's financial district last week. (ABC News -- Wire)
Style: Boys button up for winter May 1, 2009
It even compared his "misuse of tailored clothing" to former US president Richard Nixon who "regularly took to the beach in front of his vacation home ... wearing wool pants, wing tips and button-front shirts. "Not exactly the epitome of coastal cool," it quipped. It got me to thinking what WWD might have done had the President also been wearing this season's hot ticket item: a tailored waistcoat. Would it have called for his impeachment? Thankfully, he wasn't. But plenty of others are buttoning... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fierce looks make rounds in fashion capitals(with STYLE INTERACTIVE) Apr 12, 2009
There were bunny ears on the models at Louis Vuitton, snow fell on the shoulders of John Galliano's crazy sculpted suits and Alexander McQueen played with some optical tricks on his audience, especially with makeup. "I feel like there were designers taking that road of 'Let's forget reality,' " Thomas says. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PUMA(R) Launches new "Access all Areas" Motorsport Website to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in Racing Apr 7, 2009
The Black label features collaborations with renowned designers such as Alexander McQueen, Yasuhiro Mihara and Sergio Rossi. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Tretorn and Hussein Chalayan. (Canada Newswire)
Russians say nyet to luxury Apr 5, 2009
Now Sweden's Hennes tz, famed for its low retail prices, is eyeing the spot Alexander McQueen occupied, according to its chief executive, Rolf Eriksen. Russia's Crocus Group, which owns a palm tree-lined shopping centre selling diamonds and limousines and about 100 luxury boutiques in Russia and Azerbaijan, is also feeling the pinch. (Business Report, South Africa)
'Sex' actress Davis designs for frugal folks Apr 4, 2009
Target features affordable lines from high-end designers like Alexander McQueen and Isaac Mizrahi. All of the pieces in Sarah Jessica Parker's clothing line Bitten cost less than $20 before the clothing store that carried them went under. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Spring Fashion trends highlight fringe, bib necklaces Apr 3, 2009
English designer Alexander McQueen followed the fringe trend, and while his spring accessories were a collaboration of diverse inspirations and themes, the most memorable piece in his collection was his heavily fringed Wish hobo, the perfect purse to try and replicate this season. The Wish hobo has an ideal balance of woven and fringed texture, and its cognac color guarantees it matches with everything. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
On Paris runways, the mouths roar Apr 2, 2009
Ghostly foundations Over-the-top British designer Alexander McQueen took the cake in this category, sending out models with eery whitewashed faces, except for their mouths, which were an oversize smear of red - like a stroke of fire-engine lipstick was applied by a clumsy child. Fellow Brit John Galliano sent out pale-faced Russian brides, their lips rosy, their eyes ringed with baby blue and razor-thin, 1920s-inspired brows. (Boston Globe)
"Michelle Mania" Takes Over Britain Apr 1, 2009
Buttolph says the British would be "completely enchanted" if she wore clothes by British designers, such as Alexander McQueen or Burberry, during her stay in the country. She also thinks the British are noticing Mrs. Obama's style because she's been choosing to wear items that represent current fashion trends. (CBS News)
Von Furstenberg 'Brygid' dress Mar 27, 2009
And it's surprising what a few artfully drawn lines can do: The trend can evoke grown-up glamour, a la Diane von Furstenberg's crisp chevron-patterned silk dress, or an '80s carefree-casual vibe, by way of Alexander McQueen's bright printed top ... Alexander McQueen for Target tank, $20, at Target stores and www ... Here, a Diane Von Furstenberg "Brygid" dress ($395) and an Alexander McQueen for Target tank ($20). (AZCentral -- Style)
Isaac Mizrahi Mar 20, 2009
(He notes that "everyone" is doing these mass market deals, even Alexander McQueen. . (AZCentral -- Style)
Fashion loves an it girl Mar 17, 2009
And she sat in the front row of fashion shows by designers Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen, her apple figure squished in among the reeds. Her style could be called: I'm fat. (AZCentral -- Style)
2009 spring fashion trends highlight "depression chic" Mar 17, 2009
Alexander McQueen sent a geometric mini sashaying down the runway that took the female figure to new heights. The texture of the dress was reminiscent of sleek industrial steel, and the garment had an extremely chiseled hour-glass shape that made an even stronger statement. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Skirts for Men, New Fashion Trend? Mar 15, 2009
The designers who showed skirts on the runway included Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Number (N)ine, Comme des Gar;ons, Yohji Yamamoto, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Rick Owens, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen. The models shown ranged from flowing long skirts to skirt-like skorts. (Suite101.com)
Aggressive imagination Mar 12, 2009
Alexander McQueen: Creative to the extreme - International Herald Tribune ... Alexander McQueen: Creative to the extreme ... From the artistically arranged mountain of trash to the full-on red lips of the models, Alexander McQueen's spectacular was a shivering fashion moment especially in these restrained times. (International Herald Tribune)
European buy low on U.S. lists Mar 11, 2009
Fall is really a crap shoot," says Jeri Rice, who owns two specialty boutiques under her name in Portland, Oregon, and in Seattle. Rice said her Seattle business has been pretty stable, thanks to hometown corporations like Google and Microsoft. Even so, she plans to favor American designers over Europeans for the autumn/winter 2009 season, with the exception of Jean Paul Gaultier's sportswear and knit lines made under license by Fuzzi of Italy. Rice is not alone. This season, many independent... (International Herald Tribune)
Animal-inspired collections roam Paris catwalks... Mar 10, 2009
Paris' ready-to-wear displays move into their seventh day on Tuesday, with shows by Chanel, Valentino and eccentric British designer Alexander McQueen. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI. (The Drudge Report)
Icelanders knit crafty response to global crisis Mar 6, 2009
"The well-to-do ladies are still going to shop for exclusive Christmas, birthday, or Valentine's Day presents. It's just that those who used to buy Alexander McQueen are now buying Thelma," Ms. Yeoman says, referring to the big-money British designer, Mr. McQueen, who commands up to $300 for a belt or a scarf and up to $1,200 for a necklace. The local one-of-a-kind accessories cost less than $150 each. (Christian Science Monitor)
PARIS FASHION WEEK: Fashion master or mentor? An agonizing choice for young talents Mar 6, 2009
But also Alexander McQueen, also first at Givenchy (owned by LVMH) and then at the corporate rival PPR, where the designer has his own line. Any fashionista could chant a litany of these two-prong careers, those who are working for a big house and also for themselves, kicking off with the famous collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs and embracing the more recent fashion hookups, as when Riccardo Tisci gave up his own Italian label to design for Givenchy. (International Herald Tribune)
New designers shine Feb 25, 2009
London Fashion Week, which gave the world John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan, is 25 years old this year but still providing a platform for the next generation of designers. Christopher Kane, Marios Schwab, Louise Goldin and Danielle Scutt, some just a few years out of graduate school, more than held their own against established names such as Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith and Betty Jackson. (iAfrica.com)
London Fashion Week: Lucy Yeomans' LFW diary Feb 25, 2009
The zips of my Alexander McQueen boots had attached themselves to each other and I had all the range of movement of a hobbled racehorse. "Giles, help!" I cried, and he knelt down on the marble floor, giggling. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Sienna Miller makes London catwalk debut Feb 24, 2009
"I feel like we've come a long way, we've worked really hard and I think it's great. Wearable, aspirational but still really accessible," said Savannah, who has worked with big names such as Alexander McQueen, Matthew Williamson and Betty Jackson. Alastair Grant / AP. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
London catwalk gloom Feb 20, 2009
London is traditionally seen as a launch pad for young talent and has helped designers like Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Hussein Chalayan, Gareth Pugh and Matthew Williamson gain international exposure. And organisers are again looking to the future by staging a show featuring eco-friendly designers like Noir/Bllack noir under the Estethica initiative in the prestigious BFC Tent on the lawns of the Natural History Museum. (iAfrica.com)
London Fashion Week: 25 years of grit and glamour Feb 18, 2009
With it came some of today's most influential designers - Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Matthew Williamson. The week has enjoyed regular royal and political endorsements; in 1988 Margaret Thatcher celebrated the 4. (Times Online)
London Autumn/Winter 2009 Fashion Week: Beauty Behind the Scenes Feb 17, 2009
Terry has worked on some of M-A-C's most important global fashion projects including shows for London innovators - Alexander McQueen, Giles, Zandra Rhodes, Luella, Matthew Williamson and Vivienne Westwood - this season he will be heading the make up team on both Todd Lynn and Noir. The M-A-C PRO Team is unique within the beauty and fashion industry because of its ability to work with each designer's team to support the designer's creative vision via M-A-C's high performance professional... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Barbie celebrates 50th Feb 17, 2009
The world's most-sold toy has often inspired designers, and Assouline Publishing distributed a specially-created book that shows the blond doll dressed in Prada, Karl Lagerfeld and Alexander McQueen. Toymaker Mattel, Barbie's "father," has just signed a contract with the Council of Fashion Designers of America. (iAfrica.com)
Michelle Obama makes her mark on the style world Feb 13, 2009
The hugely successful UK-based fashion retail website, , is about to start selling Wu's designs alongside their more established designers, including Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. Most flattering of all for Wu, the American brand ABS, which makes clever copies of red carpet designs, has already started copying Wu, as well as Isabel Toledo, another relatively little known designer favoured by Obama. (guardian.co.uk)
