You would have thought, what with Mercedes Benz fashion week going on in New York, and the re-opening party of Chanel’s boutique store in Soho, NYC, that no one would have dared put a fashion foot wrong. And certainly not Heidi Klum. Well, she’s all surprised us with a complete stonker (or stinker, tee hee) of an outfit at the final catwalk show for Project Runway. The same can be said for fashion designer Betsey Johnson.. more of that in the gallery below.
Less surprisingly was that the Brits have been letting the side down as usual. And it’s the same bevy of glamour girls and soap actresses. Jordan and Tracey Emin, I’m looking at you. You put old Blighty to shame.
If you want to put in your two cents about this week’s shameful dressers, vote in the poll below and leave your comments. We want to know which turkey of an outfit gets your vote.
My favorite was Carmen Marc Valvo’s dress, too bad Katie Couric puts on such an annoying show of “OMG, like I can’t believe I’m DOING THIS! I’m a serious journalist!” Yeah, right. Joining Ms. Couric were Jenni Garth in Badgley Mischka, Brittany Snow in Marchesa and Tori Spelling in Betsey Johnson, among others.
Check out our gallery of the fashions by clicking on the image below.
It’s always worth watching the Betsey Johnson show rather than just looking at the pictures, not just for the designer’s trademark cartwheel at the end of the show (no joke!) but also for the fun poses the models pull as they hit the end of the runway. Betsey’s shows are always about girlie, feminine fun, and this season’s offering doesn’t disappoint. I dare you not to smile!
Betsey Johnson isn’t your average working woman celebrating 30 years at the office with a sit-down dinner and retirement. Johnson, seen here backstage at her fall 2008 show, is focused not on winding down but on the future of her label.
“We are at the slam dunk, great part of reinventing this company,” Johnson told WWD. “We did establish a look, a feel, a customer, a real vibe. It was a vibe that was as much edgy as it was pretty.”
But what’s next? Is the punk rock princess of yore to be phased out?
There isn’t a more iconic pair of shoes in American history than Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.”
And now, the most iconic shoe designers from around the world are going to show us their spin on the ultimate sparkly pumps.
For the 70th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” Warner Bros. and Swarovski have selected 19 designers to create their interpretations of Dorothy’s slippers to commemorate the event.
New arrivals at Manhattanite mean new markdowns as well! And, thanks to the lovely Jeannette, you can get an extra 20% off on top of that. Just enter the promo code sale20 at checkout until June 22.
Betsey Johnson’s spring dresses are all about patterns with polka dots and checks galore.
The gingham cotton lycra flare dress, $285, looks a little like something Paris Hilton would have worn on The Simple Life. But Betsey is nothing if not humorous and a bit kitsch, so you could totally run with that concept. We would recommend ditching the strings and making this dress strapless.
Continueing our roundup of trend reports, Gemma from Catwalk Queen brings us this feminine fancy.
Dipping your toes into the waters of the romance trend doesn’t necessarily mean you have to cover yourself in fluffy pink frills, but as the above pictures prove, you can do if you want! Over-the-top femininity and romantic ruffles were all over the catwalks for Spring / Summer with even die-hard body con fans like Christopher Kane giving in to a bit of peach chiffon. See below the cut for loads more catwalk looks for the ethereal beauty in you…
It was no surprise that it was all about platforms and bright colors at Betsey Johnson’s Fall 2008 fashion show last week. What’s actually kind of surprising is how well they’ll go with your fall wardrobe! Of course heels have been getting higher and higher, but all the pinks and blues on Betsey’s catwalk are actually on trend instead of going against them. Or maybe everyone else has just finally come around to Betsey’s rainbow point of view. Either way, bright platforms with colored tights will keep you in fashion this fall.
No staid stomping here, the models at Betsey Johnson bounce down the runway with balloons during their final turn. The fashions were classic Betsey with bright colors, whimsical prints, and a sexy silhouettes. It was surprising to see a lot of red, white, and blue which is typically a preppy look, but Betsey made it rock.
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If the runway was a birthday party, the set was a beatnick bistro, as evidenced by “Beat Chick” scrawled across the show notes and Betsey staffers in black and white striped shirts. Keep reading for more videos!
This was my first Betsey Johnson show, and I knew it would be different than the other shows, but I didn’t know the difference would be so immediate and so exaggerated. Right when you walk backstage, you know that only Betsey Johnson, seen above with hair stylist Italo Gregorio, could throw a party like this mere hours before her runway show. A birthday party to be more specific, this year marks 30 years since Johnson formed a partnership with Chantal Bacon and launched the Betsey Johnson label that we love today.
This New Year’s, pop the bubbly in sparkling style with an array of dresses we’ve found from $36 to $440. If you’re looking to save this year, but still want a dazzling dress, try these selections from Forever 21 like this gorgeous Twelve by Twelve Dark Desire Silk Chiffon Bubble Tunic for $36.00, chic
Sequin Gown for $39.80, or elegant Rhinestone Gown for $44.80. Or if you want something a little more upscale try this luxe JONES NEW YORK printed silk dress on sale at Macy’s for $127.50. Continue over to the jump for more dress ideas.
It’s almost December and you know what that means–time for tons of holiday parties. We’ve featured a variety of sophisticated holiday apparel, and now we’ve found the most glamorous clutches to complete your look for less than $15 to more than $450. One of the major trends this season is sequins. Get the sparkling silver Chainmail Sequin Clutch (center) from Forever 21 for just $14.80. Wear it with dark, bold colors such as black, red, green, blue or plum to complement just about any holiday ensemble. Box clutches are also big this winter. The shimmering gold
Alexis Convertible Clutch (lower left) from Urban Outfitters is just $38. Look like the perfect little package with the black satin Steve Madden Juliette Clutch with bow detail (top left) from Macy’s also for $38. Or add a little spice to any get-up with the sassy
Jessica McClintock Sequined Zebra Frame Clutch (top right) from Nordstrom for $42. What holiday outfit could be complete without the oh-so-shiny patent leather Steve Madden Fiona Clutch (bottom right) from Macy’s for $48. Or if it’s a more metallic look you wish for, this bag’s also available in quilted Gold Foil. Check out more hot holiday clutches for over $50 after the jump.
Now that all the major Fashion Weeks–from New York to London to Milan to Paris–are over, we’ve gone through every collection and chosen the ten designers we like best for spring ’08. There were so many gorgeous collections, but we were looking for fabulous pop-out prints and designs that were really awe-inspiring. Overall, I loved how most of the collections were beautiful, but very wearable at the same time. Continue over to the jump to see our Top 10 Fashion Week Designer picks.
Animal print lingerie is huge this fall, and what a cute and sexy trend to have! For a look at a top style, check out this YouTube video by Getting Underneath, the video blog for GraffitiPink.com. They review a leopard print bra and underwear set from Betsey Johnson. You can get the set yourself at HerRoom.com. The bra is $38, the cheekini bottoms are just $18, or get the low-rise thong for $16. Also check out this Betsey Johnson leopard print cami for $42. There’s nothing better than knowing how hot you look underneath your clothes!
This New Year’s, pop the bubbly in sparkling style with an array of dresses we’ve found from $36 to $440. If you’re looking to save this year, but still want a dazzling dress, try these selections from Forever 21 like this gorgeous 
It’s almost December and you know what that means–time for tons of holiday parties. We’ve featured a variety of sophisticated holiday apparel, and now we’ve found the most glamorous clutches to complete your look for less than $15 to more than $450. One of the major trends this season is sequins. Get the sparkling silver 
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