Thursday, November 20, 2008

Fashion Glossary

*Karlie Kloss for Teen Vogue August 2007 Back To School spread.

Agyness Deyn

British model--maybe super--best friend of Henry Holland and girlfriend of Stroke Albert Hammond Jr. Born Laura Hollins, modeled for Burberry, Armani, Hugo Boss, frequent Vogue cover girl, Pirelli calendar girl, and ubiquitous party girl.

Alexander Wang

Winner of 2008 CFDA award. Popularized sexy grunge with muse, stylist and bff Erin Wasson.

CFDA

The Council of Fashion Designers of America. The trade organization you want to be a part of if you're designing clothes in America. Awards cash and a mentor to one new designer each year. Diane Von Furstenberg is president.

Karlie Kloss

Midwestern ballet dancer turned into one of this generation's/Teen Vogue's favorite models following a F/W 08 Calvin Klein exclusive. Owns signature "death stare" on the runway and is best friends with Ali Stephens. Signed to Marilyn.

Kate Moss

If you're reading this, go to Jail, do not pass Go, do not collect $200.

British shopping website, our mecca. The site, started by Natalie Massanet in 2000, sells everything from Louboutins to Stella to Fendi to Marc and revolutionized online shopping. Oh, and your packages come in fancy boxes with big black bows.

Parsons

Most famous, maybe most important fashion design school stateside. Division of The New School. Alumns include Anna Sui, Narciso Rodgriguez and Donna Karan.

posted by: mars @ 3:25 AM

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