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August 31, 2006
Red Boots Calling Your Name? Kenzo Heard & Offers Up Patent Leather Beauties that Fend Off Nasty Weather at an Unbelievable Price of Just over $200. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG
So much style - & practicality, not that it matters - for $214! Available at Zappos.com.
- Lesley Scott
Sexy Girls, Hardcore Music...and Jesus! A Photojournalist Documents the Christian Rock Subculture. FASHIONTRIBES POP CULTURE BLOG
After first hearing a punk band in Kansas City hammering out Christian tunes in 2002, photojournalist Stephanie Keith was intrigued by the incongruity. "It seemed like such a contradiction in terms," she explains in Rolling Stone, where her photo essay documents the rock & rapture mashup of this straightedge subculture. Over a four year period, Keith shot at New Hampshire's Soul Festival, Pennsylvania's Creation Festival, New Jersey's Autumn Blaze & Virginia's Acquire the Fire fest, capturing the more unusual elements such as prayer tents, impromptu baptisms at a nearby pond, and heartagram jewelry which incorporates pagan imagery. Check it out at RollingStone.com. (via YPulse)
- Lesley Scott
Lapel Buttons Make Even Cuter Bracelets Such as Guns & Stars from 77 Industries. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Soir de Lune or "Evening of the Moon" from Sisley, their First Fragrance in 15 Years. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY & PERFUME BLOG
A modern floral with sensual overtones in a chic bottle designed by Polish artist Bronislaw Krzysztof:
- Floral notes: rose, mimosa absolute, jasmine, lily of the valley, & iris.
- Fruity notes of mandarin, lemon, & peach.
- Woodsy notes: bergamot, coriander, nutmeg, sandalwood, tree moss, & patchouli.
- Lesley Scott
Available at NeimanMarcus.com.
Frozen Strawberry Souffles Deliver Equal Measures of Elegance & Ooh-La-La. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
Chanel Chic for Fall on a Budget - Rock Your Dark Skinny Jeans with a White Sweater Jacket & Interlocking "C" Drop Earrings. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Daria couldn't look more casually chic in the Chanel fall 2006 print ads. While the details differ, the main components of the look are a hip length knit jacket paired with a skinny legged pant and dangly Chanel C's earrings. These affordable options give the look without financial pain, and if you're craftily inclined, the earrings could easily be blinged up with crystals or studs. Sweater jacket available at OldNavy.com; Chanel acrylic drop earrings at NetJewellery.com.
- Lesley Scott
Why Not Host a Wine Tasting Party Onboard a Luxury Motor Yacht Charter? FASHIONTRIBES TRAVEL BLOG
As the sun slowly sinks below the horizon turning the sky into a kaleidoscope of color, Champagne-filled flutes are raised to toast the idyllic setting. Few things in life evoke pure indulgence like a charter on an opulent luxury motor yacht, complete with five-star accommodations, round-the-clock pampering by an elite crew, exquisite cuisine rivaling that of a Michelin-rated restaurant; and a footloose & fancy free itinerary that's up to you.
While the palatial 197-foot (60 m), five deck megayacht Paraffin also offers a home theatre, professional recording studio, and even a state-of-the-art gym which occupies an entire deck, what distinguishes this floating pamper-palace is the ability to host a wine tasting party at sea. Stocked with some of the best wines ever produced, the Paraffin's wine cellar contains two climate-controlled wine cellars capable of carrying 612 bottles, and a custom built 332-bottle mahogany wine cabinet in the main dining room. Selecting which bottle, er, floats your boat (sorry!) is as easy as prevailing upon First Officer Bertrand Desparsac, Paraffin’s resident wine expert who hails from France's Bordeaux region.
Of course, it wouldn't do to quaff the finest vino in less that similarly fine glasses, which is why it's a good thing that 450 crystal wine glasses are ready & waiting - enough so that a wine tasting party of 50 could sample a glass of champagne, six varieties of reds and whites, a dessert wine and even a port.
Thirsty? Bottoms up at FraserYachts.com.
- Lesley Scott
Overstock.com Watch: 45% Off Edwardian Elegance - a Gorge Pin with 148 Antique Mine Cut Diamonds. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
12
carats worth of H color, SI1 bling. Nice. Available at Overstock.com.
- Lesley Scott
Teapots Date from the Early 14th Century Which Provides the Peace of Mind of a Present that's Withstood the Test of Time. FASHIONTRIBES GIFT BLOG
Smooth stoneware "Prosperity Tea Set" painted to resemble coiled bamboo - a plant symbolizing strength, integrity & good fortune. Available at RedEnvelope.com.
- Lesley Scott
Knit Macrame Luxury from La La to Clutch Under Your Arm. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The leather trim & clever wooden handles take this to the level of wow. Available at Bluefly.com.
- Lesley Scott
Menswear Chic is the Epitome of Buttoned Up Sexy in the Capable Hands of Dries Van Noten. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Rack up major style points by rocking this snazzy shirt with a high-waisted, wide-legged pant, and turning the green tie into a bow. Available at BrownsFashion.com.
- Lesley Scott
Fashionable Fellas Tend to Get Overlooked in the Laserlike Focus on Female Fashion. Style Maven Lloyd Boston Offers Up Tips for Stressfree Style, Plus FT Picks the Fall Must-Haves. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
In a recent piece on AOL.com, Lloyd Boston - the Today Show's on-air fashionista, and author of Men of Color and Before You Put That On - offers up this fundamental piece of advice for fellas in search of personal style: spend the bulk of your money and time of classic pieces, and add pizazz with some trendy items. The result? High style with a minimum of effort.
Some tips from Lloyd Boston on becoming stylish:
- UNIFORM STYLING "I think when you understand what your investment pieces are, meaning your classics, which should be about 80 percent of your wardrobe, and what your trending pieces are, meaning your more trendy or seasonal items, that balance can make it so that you don't spend as much energy and effort getting dressed," Boston explains. "The man that knows the power of a tailored suit, whether he can afford a $200 suit or a $2,000 suit, he can invest in that and update it any season with interesting trends like a V-neck sweater or funk it up with a track jacket after a day in the boardroom."
- STUDY CELEB STYLING, NOT THEIR CLOTHING LINES While many celebs have jumped on the fashion bandwagon and come out with an eponymous label, Boston is not impressed. "Being a fashion designer or creating a clothing brand isn't something you do on the side. It isn't a part time job. If it were, Ralph Lauren would be starring in films and also recording an album." (Boston does however like Mark Ecko's secondary line, as well as Sean John.) Instead, use celebs' appearances on the red carpet and at press events as a guideline - chances are, they were professionally styled for these events, and their outfits are a bonafide source of fashion inspiration.
- THE HIP HOP CONNECTION From Kanye West to uber-peacock Andre 3000, hip hop undeniably sets new fashion directions and trends. “I think Kanye West has been instrumental in allowing men to feel more comfortable expressing themselves through color and unexpected trends, but you can’t rule out Andre 3000 either. I think he was ahead of Kanye in showing you can mix traditionally feminine colors with classic men’s sportswear. Even some of the more hard core rappers like CamRon who wore pink, made guys in Harlem or the Bronx feel confident enough to do the same thing,”
Fashiontribes Picks the Top Five Must-Haves for the Style-Minded Male:
A classic trench from Dior Homme.
Pinstripes are always a classic fashion "do" & this Etro suit gets it right.
A fun & funky shoe for a necessary touch of trendiness - the Jack by Todd Welsh.
Because everyone's crazy 'bout a well groomed guy - Monaco Shaving Set with a silvertip badger hair brush by Hommage.
Gucci Pour Homme is unabashedly sexy...just like you.
- Lesley Scott
(photo from IAmPrettyNYC.com)
Fall Makeup is Completely Different This Year. Shine is Out, Matte is In, and Lips are Luscious. Makeup Artist Elke von Freudenberg Lays Out the Fall Beauty Blueprint. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG & PODCAST
"This is the first time in years when fall makeup is completely different than summer," explains Elke von Freudenberg, celeb makeup artist & the beauty blogger behind The Beauty Newsletter. "Summer was all about bronzer and lipgloss, while for fall, everything is different from eyes, to lips, to cheeks & skin. They are all matte, especially skin. But not like in the Kevyn Aucoin days of foundation with powder and more powder. Now It's matte, but not flat." She also loves the new smokey eye rendered not in the standard black, but in softer, more flattering grey tones.
According to Elke, put away anything that contributes to shine or dewiness, and go for the more refined toned-down shine. "Matte skin gives an elegant, refined look from head-to-toe, and if your skin isn't matte, your look won't work."
Elke von Freudenberg's Picks for fab fall makeup:
Grey Eyeshadow "The big eyeshadow color is a light, soft blueish grey. It was everywhere on the runways. Except now, instead of lots of color on the lid, it's about a neutral bone color on the lid, with the grey in the crease and around the eye." Eyepencils have been retired for the time being: "You don't notice them as they're thin and smudgy." (Jane Eyezing available at Drugstore.com)
Dusty Pink Blush with Nude Lips Shimmery blush is out-out-out, and dusty pink with grey undertones gives the cheek du jour, along with a barely-there lip. The secret to avoiding corpse lips is to choose colors that are on the lilac side, but not too grey. (Rimmel - Drugstore.com)
Cherry Red Lips "Especially if they're dark & glossy, with black eyepencil & mascara." Good options come from MAC and Estee Lauder High Gloss. (EsteeLauder.com)
Contour Yes, that 80s staple is back. "Put away apple cheeks, and apply a honey brown color under cheek and focus on bringing out bone structure." Wet 'n Wild makes a great, cost-effective bronzer that works perfect for contour for almost all skin tones. Choose the medium shade. (Walgreens.com)
- Lesley Scott
FASHIONTRIBES DAILY 5 MIN. PODCAST: TV’s "Fashion House" Ignores the Real 7th Ave in Favor of a Soap Opera Filled with Catfights & Intrigue. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
(Morgan Fairchild & Bo Derek at rest & tussling in a full-on catfight.)
Catfights, intrigue and over-the-top frippery. When Bo Derek, Morgan Fairchild & Tippi Hedren take to the small screen in the daily MyNetworkTV’s "Fashion House," the rag trade is finally getting its soap opera due. "It ain't Tolstoy," Fairchild told WWD with a laugh about the plot of the one-hour drama which features Derek as Maria Gianni, going to any lengths – including fistfights…in a fountain at one point – to prevent a takeover of her fashion company Gianni, Inc. "On the other hand, not everybody wants to read Tolstoy. It's fun, fast-paced with a lot of twists and turns. It works like a good beach read."
In addition to the Southern California location which makes for a cheerier vibe than NYC’s traditional black-clad ground zero of the fashion business, Seventh Avenue, the authenticity of the fashion part is questionable to the eye of an insider. Fairchild sports a number of suits in eyecatching hues such as bright green and yellow from her extensive personal wardrobe of Versace, Valentino, Ralph Lauren and Dolce & Gabbana – in contrast to the neutrals favored by Derek’s character. "Bo and Morgan had a lot of input about what they wanted to wear," explains stylist Sherrie Jordan. "We also had a lot of young, hot models to dress, including two girls who are models in real life." Bill Blass, ABS & Betsey Johnson all contributed, and casual gear was provided by Mavi jeans, Paris Gordon and Halle Bob.
With the 80s back in fashion & entertainment, along with remakes of over-the-top shows like that catfight & intrigue-fest Dynasty, it’s not surprising that a show centered around the glamourous but bitchy world of fashion would appear now. In addition, shows like Project Runway have exposed a much wider audience to the inner workings of the fashion business, which makes for a better looking alternative to the ubiquitious crime and lawyer dramas that have dominated the airwaves for so long. (via WWD)
- To hear the Fashiontribes Podcast, visit the Fashiontribes Daily 5-Minute Podcast Show at PodcasterNews.com.
STYLEHIVE BUZZ: Come & Get 'em! Fall Tights From Pretty Polly Fit the Fashion Bill. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
A great online resource for patterned or colored tights, and the must-have footless ones. via Stylehive.com.
- Lesley Scott
Chic & Cool as Can Be, Even Wallets by Comme Des Garcons Are Fabulous. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
August 30, 2006
GLAM SHOPPING BEAT: Bad Hair Days are But a Bad Memory this Fall Thanks to All the Fab Hats that Complete the Layered Look. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
(From left to right: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Burberry Prorsum )
Glam Shopping Beat column for the week of 8/21/06 - by Lesley Scott:
Once frigid temperatures set in, every day can feel like a bad hair day. Fortunately, a key part of fall's layered looks is hats - in all shapes & sizes. Burberry's Christopher Bailey sent out chic little knit berets, while at Bottega, Tomas Maier opted for more structured caps that captured the jaunty feeling of an English driving cap crossed with the volume of a sixties topper. The showstopping, equestrian-bowler-tophats at Balenciaga left many an editor speechless with lust. And for days when wearing a bag over your head seems like the only viable option, Marc Jacobs sent out the next best thing at Louis Vuitton: a super-sized & lampshade-like Inspector Clouseau-style number which literally hides the eyes and skims the top of the nose.
When recreating the look for your own wardrobe, choose hats with interesting shapes or innovative choices in fabrics, such as hounstooth & or plaid. Hats with historical references feel especially fresh such as the Edwardian age (top hats), bowler hats (19th century), Flapper-era cloches, and, of course, the Pop Art 60s. While the shapes are exuberant, the color palette of the moment is extremely muted: greys, black, earthy greens & murky earthtones, with occasional splashes of lipstick red.
Great hats by Eugenia Kim for fall:
All shopping picks are available through Glam.com.
(runway photos from Style.com)
Don't be a Stooge on the NYC Subway. "Subway Etiquette" Serves Up All the Myriad Ways to Annoy the Locals, and How to Avoid this Fate. FASHIONTRIBES TRAVEL BLOG
- Why won’t this person take off her backpack?
- Who thinks it’s okay to lean against the pole & force everyone else to grab the ceiling?
- Does that guy really need all three of those seats?
- And, of course, what is that awful smell?
R.D. Fowler was fed up. Riding the subway during rush has never been an experience anyone would mistake for pleasant, but rudeness is reaching epidemic levels. Every day, the battle for space on the lurching, screeching trains offers up the same set of annoyances and puzzling dilemmas. While most subway riders accept rudeness as an unwanted part of their $2.00 fare, Ms. Fowler decided to do something about it. “I went on Craigslist to vent my anger,” explains Ms. Fowler. “And I asked other people what made them crazy when they rode the trains and buses.” What started with a simple post on an online bulletin board quickly grew into something much bigger. “It definitely struck a nerve,” she says. “I was not alone in noticing that there were some serious subway etiquette problems out there.”
Fowler decided to catalogue and share the responses she had received in Subway Etiquette: The Rules We Should All Know, Especially During Rush Hour. And just what did New Yorkers have to say to their fellow travelers?
- Riders should respect each other’s privacy: “Don’t lean over my shoulder to read my newspaper!”
- The train is not the place for personal grooming: “The vision of flying fingernails is disgusting!”
- Not everyone has the same definition of entertainment: “I hate it when I need to hear the announcements but the original cast of Stomp is banging away on plastic wastebaskets!”
- Hygiene should not be optional: “If you know you’re going to be riding the train, brush your teeth!”
From giving up your seat to a pregnant woman to realizing that other riders might not be thrilled you decided to travel with your bike, backpack, sleeping bag and shopping cart, Subway Etiquette offers an interesting, and often hilarious, look into the daily commute that millions endure everyday. For those who might not realize that they’re part of the problem, she also offers some solid advice on how to remember that you are, after all, riding “public” transportation. But don’t worry. Ms. Fowler isn’t asking New Yorkers to stop being New Yorkers, nor is she trying to take the “rush” out of rush hour. It is the Big Apple, after all; so when your next train pulls in “get out of the way or you will get pushed out of the way.” Available at Amazon.com.
- Lesley Scott
Overstock.com Watch: Save 40% on a Totally On-Trend Hardware Bag from Dolce & Gabbana, But Please Refrain from Gloating. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
The Thrill of an Actual Dogfight in a Macho Fighter Jet. The Perfect Present for the Top Gun Who's Tried it All. FASHIONTRIBES GIFT BLOG
Enjoy the thrill and excitement of flying a light attack fighter in air-to-air combat. Prepared, briefed & suited up, climb into the aircraft alongside the instructor, and engage in six "g-pulling" dogfights. A patented electronic tracking system simulates the thrill of an actual "guns hit"! The flight is then recorded on video and reviewed in a post flight debriefing. Available at XperienceDays.com.
- Lesley Scott
Don't be Blue, Wear It! An an Adorable Dropped Yoke Dress from Urban Outfitters Keeps Your Budget Happy, too. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Rock with a wide, aggressive belt for maximum style. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com.
- Lesley Scott
What Started with a Passion for Fashion on Meagre Budget Blossomed into a Savvy Style Blog & Book from the Original Budget Fashionista, Kathryn Finney. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG & PODCAST INTERVIEW
"It all started because I was broked & married to a man who put the "f" in frugal," explains Kathryn Finney, the fashionista behind The Budget Fashionista blog & the author of the fun & extremely readable How to be a Budget Fashionista: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Fabulous for Less. "I started the blog in 2003 as a way to share my shopping finds. The book is similar in that it shows you how to be fabulous and still have a 401K."
Some tips from Budget Fashionista Kathryn Finney on Looking Fab for Less:
- YOU AIN'T OPRAH, DARLIN' Put an sticky paper address label on the metallic label strip of your credit cards. "I wrote on mine: 'You ain't Oprah' because I don't have her money. Another good one is Armani vs. Equity. Put it right on the credit card so you see it if you want to use it. It makes you stop and think, and adds in another step before you can use it."
- DO YOU LOVE IT? "Only buy what you love, and love what you buy. So many times we just buy whatever. Doing this means I have a lot fewer things in my closet, and I wear them a lot more.
- SHOP WITH A PLAN While not an advocate of only shopping for certain items at certain times of the year, Finney advises only purchasing items which will already have a mate. "If something doesn't have at least two items to wear it with, either in your closet or in the store, don't buy it." This saves the money-wasting habit of an it-was-so-adorable-in-the-store shirt or pants still hanging, unworn with tags attached, a year later.
- KNOW YOUR BUDGET "Don't spend if you don’t much money you have. Figure out how much you can spend and still eat."
- KEEP A CHIC LITTLE SECRET Designer goods from consignment stores are often a fraction of their retail price. Sure, you'll still drop around $400 for a Fendi Spy bag, but that's still at least 70% off retail, and much of the time, consignment goods are in fabulous condition. "No one need know someone else owned it before."
- WHAT'S YOUR STYLE? Focus on dressing for you, and not just on what’s trendy. Not only will not every trend be suitable, but it's better to focus on getting clothes that send the message you want people to receive about you. "Buy what looks good on you, not because it's on the Celeb that's in at the moment, or in Vogue or W. Think about where you're at, both physically and economically. I call it reality dressing." In other words, if your lifestyle neither involves - nor supports - red carpet gowns or oodles of little cocktail dresses, they probably shouldn't comprise the bulk of your wardrobe.
In parting, Finney offers this advice about dressing above your station in life...tax bracket-wise. "Really stylish people don’t focus on labels, they focus on the look. They also make sure their clothes fit perfectly. If something is meant to be slouchy, make sure it slouches correctly. If it's tailored, get it to a tailor," she admonishes. And don't forget that less is more: "Focus on buying on one or two pieces a year – build a wardrobe...don’t buy in bulk."
The book is available at Amazon.com.
- Lesley Scott
Ever Wonder What Stacy & Clinton Would Have to Say About Your Ensemble? You Have Company. FASHIONTRIBES POP CULTURE BLOG
I'm sure way more of us than would actually admit it have wondered exactly the same thing. via Postsecret.
- Lesley Scott
FASHIONTRIBES DAILY 5 MIN. PODCAST: Ellen Barkin’s Bling is Going Up for Auction & the Buzz is High. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
(From
Ellen Barkin's stash for sale: Cartier cuff, antique pearls, JAR thread ring)
We should all make such a lucrative clean break. In October, the future ex-Mrs. Ronald O. Perelman will auction off more than 100 of the baubles she acquired during her high profile marriage to the Revlon chairman. Ellen Barkin’s impressive collection of bling includes almost 20 pieces from cult label JAR, designed by native New Yorker turned chi chi Place Vendôme Parisian jeweler who is collected by the social A-list such as Lily Safra and Princess Firyal of Jordan. Other labels in the sale lineup include estate pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and the collections of the Duchess of Windsor and Doris Duke. "It's not practical for me to keep it. I wouldn't wear it. It's just not who I am," remarked Barkin in a phone interview to WWD, where she is in Las Vegas with George Clooney, Brad Pitt & Al Pacino shooting "Ocean's 13."
Buzz over the upcoming Christie’s auction is high. Not only is it projected to rake in $15 million, but there is a special added draw for jewelry buffs & collectors with cash: a scant 70 or 80 JAR pieces are produced each year, featuring Golconda diamonds, Burmese rubies, sapphires from Kashmir sapphires and Indian emeralds. "Less than 50 JAR creations have appeared in the auction market and all of them fetched considerably more than their retail price," explains Christie's Europe chairman & head of jewelry, Francois Curiel. "They are considered museum pieces, so rare that there is virtually no limit to what collectors are willing to spend to own one. Our estimates appear to be always ridiculously low and I have even considered no longer publishing them when JAR pieces come up for sale. JAR defies all the rules of appraising jewelry."
While part of the draw of the auction is indeed the JAR mystique, part is without a doubt the irresistible lure of celebrity. "A diamond is a diamond, but a diamond owned by a star is a legacy," says Carol Brodie of Robb Report. "When we hear about Elizabeth Taylor or Doris Duke sales, you're also buying a piece of history. For collectors, it's a huge win." Some of the potential winnings include a diamond inspired by a Venetian gondola, some signature JAR pave-set "thread" rings, and a monster 16.94-carat diamond briolette pendant necklace (expected to fetch around a cool mil) which the actor apparently slept in. "I didn't treat it with preciousness," says Barkin, stating the obvious. "So much of the jewelry is big and bold, and I wasn't afraid to wear it. I didn't just take it out at night."
In terms of the market for her treasure trove, Barkin’s timing is flawless. There is growing interest in vintage and antique jewelry as fashionistas tire of seeing homogenous mass-produced accessories. Fall’s big fashion trend is layers – vests & knits worn over dresses or skirts over skinny pants and leggings – which creates more opportunities for expressing your fashion individuality. And a large part of looking different than everyone else is with accessories. At the same time, there is a renewed emphasis on quality and handmade. Vintage and antique jewelry meets both requirements handily: not only is it generally well made, but also one-of-a-kind. Which is probably what prompted Barkin to keep at least one piece: a diamond ring from Rosenthal. "He is the single greatest jeweler of our time. It's like looking at a Rothko; no one else could have made that painting." (via WWD)
- To hear the Fashiontribes Podcast, visit the Fashiontribes Daily 5-Minute Podcast Show at PodcasterNews.com.
- Lesley Scott
Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Delivers Makeup Artist Foundation Application without Muss & Fuss. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG
Hydrates, soothes, and helps reflect light while fending off UV rays - all in a single, smooth stroke. Available at Saks.com.
- Lesley Scott
August 29, 2006
FASHIONTRIBES DAILY 5 MIN. PODCAST: Jonathan Rhys Meyers Hired by P&G to Make Hugo Boss Fragrance Sexy. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST
Starting in December, sex god Jonathan Rhys Meyers - who most recently appeared opposite Scarlett Johansson in Woody Allen’s latest, Match Point - will be the face of the P&G-owned Hugo Boss. Rankin-shot print ads will appear in Men’s Health and Blender. Additionally, a Hugo by Hugo Boss Limited Art Edition flanker will be available in 2,000 department and specialty stores starting in February. A gambit to make the label appeal to younger, cooler hipsters, Rhys Meyers marks the first time that Boss has used a celebrity…probably, in part, because of the hefty price tag: rumor has it the actor is pulling in a cool million – annually! - to shill for the brand.
Currently the fragrance appeals to older consumers, a steady - but not sexy - demographic for a brand that wants to wants to up its cutting-edge appeal. "We see a real opportunity with this brand," Don Loftus, president and chief executive officer of P&G Prestige's U.S. division recently told WWD. "Hugo Boss does very strong business on a global scale, but the U.S. fragrance business is underdeveloped. We haven't peaked with it yet…We're aiming for a top-10 ranking for the Hugo Boss franchise [as a whole]."
The fact that P&G is forking over millions for a hipster, indie celeb attests to the pull of celebrity on the proles. While fashion insiders scoff at whether Hollywood A-list’ers actually rise to the level of bonafide tastemakers, the fact is, the masses are obsessed with what celebs do, say, wear, eat – and are associated with. And having someone with the downtown cred of a Rhys Meyers will probably prove most lucrative for P&G...by association. (via WWD)
- To hear the Fashiontribes Podcast, visit the Fashiontribes Daily 5-Minute Podcast Show at PodcasterNews.com.
- Lesley Scott
GLAM SLAM: Rock a Heathered Capelet by Max Studio & Channel the Spirit of a Romance Novel Heroine. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
Toss on over pretty much anything, and enjoy feeling daring, dashing & mysterious for the rest of the day. Available through Glam.com.
- Lesley Scott