The Cardigans' Nina Persson Set To Perform At Peter Jensen
Photos by: Alex Forton
Ever since we saw Romeo + Juliet with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio, Nina Persson from The Cardigan's "Lovefool" has been the soundtrack to our conception of tortured, all-consuming love. Lucky for us, Nina's stopped rocking out in Stockholm long enough to show some love to her Nordic friend, Peter Jensen, who also happens to be one of our most beloved. A word of warning though: If you're single this season, his Valentine's Day show won't exactly put a smile on your face—Nina will covering sad, sad songs from artists like Hank Williams and Kate Bush that will have you thinking scrambling for the nearest dive bar.
Check out our exclusive look at Nina's set list above!
Ryan McGinley Captures the U.S. Olympic Team Flying In Rodarte
Emily Cook, Freestyle Skier (Aerials).
Ask any great athlete why they play the game, and they'll tell you that it's not just for the love of competition or the beauty of the sport, it's also to chase that moment when you transcend human ability—when you can actually float..when you can actually fly. Photographer Ryan McGinley captured choice members of the Rodarte-clad U.S. Olympics Team on camera for the New York Times, and whether they're completing double axels on ice, or somersaults on the slopes, these flesh-and-bones athletes look absolutely weightless as they taunt physics. Truth be told, the fuzzie-wuzzie Rodarte knits make them look a little Muppets On Ice-like, but who cares what you're wearing when you've figured out how to soar? (Ryan McGinley)
Johnny Weir, Figure Skater; Emily Cook, Freestyle Skier (Aerials).
First Look: Woolrich's 180th Anniversary Capsule Collection
Woolrich, the clothing company known for its hardy, chill-busting outdoor wear, is celebrating its 180th anniversary (yeah, it's that old) this year with a limited edition capsule collection of 17 items for men and women. Outerwear, vests, bags, and blankets will be in stores this fall, ranging from $98 to $995, and only 180 pieces of each style will be produced. Creative director Andrea Cane says the line was inspired by the brand's extensive archives, which included a long-hidden roll of fabric from the 19th century with a handwritten note from J.W. Rich himself. (WWD)
A Louis Vuitton Trashbag Purse For $2,000 Is All Sorts Of Ridiculous
Well, this is ridiculous. Remember the ugliness that was Louis Vuitton spring '10? Here's the latest accessory to hit the market: The "Raindrop Besace" purse that retails for a jaw-dropping $1,960. To be fair, perhaps Marc Jacobs was going for that whole postmodernist thing about reappropriating culturally base materials and turning them into status symbols—but when you boil it all down, it's still just a trash bag with a leather handle that costs as much as a month's worth of rent. If you're kooky enough to purchase one yourself, just remember the words of the sage, Pauly D: "And in walks this girl with like garbage bags. I thought that was kinda like ghetto, and like...weird." Our thoughts, exactly. (Trend Hunter)
Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir's 8 Craziest Fashion Moments
It's almost Valentine's Day, which reminds us of our many love-hate relationships: Adam Lambert, Victoria Beckham, John Mayer, and perhaps most turbulently, American figure skater Johnny Weir. Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding (with a dash of Chris Kattan's Mango) all wrapped up in one fabulous pint-sized package, Weir has had enough WTF Fashion Moments to make Bai Ling blush. With the Winter Olympics 2010 just around the corner, the nation is poised to see a lot more Weir, complete with his chihuahua named Bon-Bon, a wardrobe of Lady Gaga outfits, and a Sundance TV series entitled Be Good Johnny Weir. Love him in Rodarte or hate him in fox fur, it's one affair too fierce to give up.
Above, from left, Johnny Weir photos via WWD, BlackBook
Textile Elizabeth And James: Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen's Disappointing Denim Debut
When they first started off in fashion, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen definitely occupied the favorable end of the celebrity designer spectrum. But as the twins have expanded their reach with the launch of Olsenboye, a sunglasses line, and now Textile Elizabeth and James, a 3-piece denim collection, their golden touch seems to have gone lackluster. The jeans draw inspiration from the '70s, and include a bell-bottom, a low-slung style, and a cropped, high-waisted pair. We're really not feeling the bell-bottoms, which look like any other mall-store find, or the very puzzling dark pocket impression on the low-slung pair. After this collection debuts in March, the Olsens are planning to roll out an entire lifestyle collection for Textile. But if this denim is any indication of what's to come, we're a little afraid of the next stage of Olsen world domination. (WWD)
Roland Mouret's Collection For Lane Crawford Is Made For Bold, Confident Chinese Woman
A month after debuting his line of holiday dresses for Net-a-Porter, Roland Mouret is headed east to Lane Crawford to design a 14 piece collection of pieces made especially for the Hong Kong woman in mind. What does that mean? Super-saturated power-dresses in lightweight stretch crepe, which outfits the urban Chinese woman living in super-scorching heat, and with a penchant for bright colors. Prices veer toward the pricier side, with tops retailing at about $580 and dresses at around $2000 (ouch), but if we were forced to put a price on versatility, solid design, and timeless aesthetics, we might pay that much for pieces we'd wear to shreds. Pieces will be available in Hong Kong and Beijing stores. (WWD)
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