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Pharrell And Mark McNairy Join Forces (Again) On BBC Black Collection

Posted 5/14/13 9:00 am EST by Liza Darwin in Celebrity Designers, Designers, Dudes

Mark McNairy and Pharrell.
Photo: Getty Images

Pharrell and Mark McNairy's individual clothing lines are awesome enough on their own, but when these two team up?! You can BET they're going to blow it right out of the ballpark. After all, the design duo has done it in the past with their collaborative Bee Line brand of graphic tees, striped button-ups, and varsity jackets. But now P. and McNairy's worlds of streetwear and menswear are colliding yet again for a slick new collection of BBC goods...and this time, they're going dark. The producer, singer, designer and all-around multi-hyphenate has recruited the McNasty maestro for BBC Black, a capsule of monochromatic pieces that are anything but basic. Melding military fabrics with slouchy-yet-tailored cuts, the line's entirely black colorway means that the focus stays on the clothing's streetwear silhouette, while still keeping things clean and crisp. Get more details on the line from Pharrell and McNairy below!

Tags BBC Black, Billionaire Boys Club, Collaborations, Mark McNairy, Pharrell

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Beyonce Reveals Givenchy Met Gala Dress Sketch

Posted 5/10/13 11:26 am EST by Gaby Wilson in Designers, Met Gala, Red Carpet

Beyonce and the original sketch of her Met Gala Givenchy dress.
Photo: Getty Images/Beyonce's Tumblr

The Met Gala may have only been Monday night, but in Internet time, that's EONS. Just as we were starting to get over the shock (or perhaps more accurately, the confusion) of seeing our favorite celebs try to make that punk theme work, Beyonce brings the night's festivities back to the forefront of our psyche. Yep, we're thinking about Bey's Givenchy flame-engulfed gown again. Fire-tipped over-the-elbow gloves, thigh-high boots, grommeted belt and all. And why?? Because King Bey just uploaded the original Givenchy sketch to her personal website!

Tags 2013 Met Gala, Beyonce, Beyoncé Knowles, Met Gala, Sketches

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5 Things We Learned About Punk Fashion From Riccardo Tisci's 'Telegraph' Interview

Posted 5/6/13 3:00 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Designers, Events, Interviews

Riccardo Tisci and a look from Givenchy's FW 2010 collection, which, according to 'The Telegraph,' 'owes something to the spirit of punk.'
Photo: Getty Images

Whether we're talking about bands like The Clash or just kids hanging out on King's Road in London, nobody can deny the commonalities running through punk's storied fashion history: safety pins, studs, zippers, mix-matched materials, and that's just the beginning. But as we learn from Riccardo Tisci's recent interview with U.K.'s The Telegraph, punk is so much more than an outfit. The creative director of Givenchy is also the co-chair of tonight's (!!!) Met Gala, and he's been assisting Met curator Andrew Bolton for almost a year in research for the exhibit "Punk: Chaos to Couture," which officially opens May 9. Talking with The Telegraph in the months leading up to tonight's big event, Tisci shares his thoughts on punk's fashion influence, injecting a rebellious attitude into his clothing collections, AND why true punk style is lacking in society today. Find out what we learned below, and keep your eyeballs glued right here on MTV Style. We'll be covering the event all night long!

Tags 2013 Met Gala, 5 Things We Learned, Interviews, Met Gala, Punk: Chaos to Couture, Riccardo Tisci

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See Which Designers Are Taking Jennifer Lawrence, Solange, And More To The Met Gala!

Posted 5/2/13 2:00 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Designers, Events

Guess who's taking these celebs to the 2013 Met Gala?!
Photo: Getty Images

Considering the time of year, the prep work, and the formality of it all, it's not really that surprising that people refer to the annual Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum as the fashion world's version of prom. While both events have a theme (we hear this year's, "Punk: Chaos to Couture," is, uh, causing attendees some wardrobe struggles), let's be real— the high concentration of really talented, really famous, and really good looking people walking those Met steps on Monday night ensures that you won't get THIS party confused with your average school dance. We already told you about how you can get in on the action from home, whether it's buying "Chaos and Couture"-inspired clothing or splurging on the celebs' dresses themselves, but what we really want to know is, who's taking who?! There might not be adorable promposals this time around, but many of the designers HAVE picked their celebrity dates for the night. Not surprisingly, Dior is bringing the brand's new face and recently crowned Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence to the fete.

Tags 2013 Met Gala, Dakota Fanning, Dior, Elle Fanning, Events, Jennifer Lawrence, Kenzo, Met Gala, Psy, Rodarte, Solange

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See Costumes From 'The Great Gatsby' Up Close And Personal At The Prada Store

Posted 4/30/13 2:28 pm EST by Maud Deitch in Costume Design, Designers

Carey Mulligan wearing Prada as Daisy Buchanan in 'The Great Gatsby'.
Photo: Warner Bros.

You may have to wait another 11 days until The Great Gatsby is released, but if you're in New York City tonight and you want to get an up close and personal preview of some of the sartorial aspects of the film, you're in luck. Prada will be showcasing a collection of the dresses from the film at the SoHo flagship store, beginning this evening and running through May 12th, at which point it will migrate across the Pacific to Tokyo. Miuccia Prada worked closely with costume director Catherine Martin to choose 40 looks for the film, all showcased in the two major party scenes. The designer spoke with Women's Wear Daily about the collaboration, highlighting the way that her designs took on new meaning within the context of the film. In one of the film's pivotal scenes, and no spoilers because all this is in the trailer, Carey Mulligan wears Prada's spring 2010 "chandelier dress," a gown that is all beading and movement, and, Prada says, “[the dress] was meant to be about light,” speaking of her original concept, but going on to say that for the film “it became about money, because [Luhrmann] wanted to show her as the most beautiful and rich woman on earth.”

Tags catherine martin, Fashionista, Miuccia Prada, Prada, The Great Gatsby, Women's Wear Daily

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Rihanna And Adam Selman Work On Second River Island Collection!

Posted 4/29/13 1:00 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Celebrity Designers, Designers

Adam Selman and Rihanna working on the autumn/winter 2013 River Island collection.
Photo: Rihanna's Instagram

Listen, we know it feels like Rihanna JUST released her debut spring 2013 River Island collection (co-designed with Adam Selman), but she's already showing us previews for her upcoming autumn/winter line. RiRi Instagrammed a pic of her and Adam working on her fall-ready pieces, which, judging from this one image, looks like it features LOTS of prints and metallics. We ain't mad at that! Rihanna sported a backward snapback hat, comfy tee, leather pencil skirt and stacked bangles while designing her second range, which is totally a reflection of her wearable, '90s-grunge-meets-streetwear pieces from her debut line. Back in March, we caught up with Adam at the Opening Ceremony "RIHtrospective" event, and he told us straight-up that they started working on the second collection the day after her London Fashion Week show. Dang, they waste no time, y'all! We obvi can't WAIT to see what the creative twosome will bring to the table for the fall, but until then, be sure to check out our exclusive interview with Adam below!

Tags Adam Selman, Celebrity Designers, Rihanna, Rihanna For River Island, River Island

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Rihanna (Finally) Wears That Custom Givenchy Tee With Her Face On It

Posted 4/22/13 3:39 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Designers, Ladies

Rihanna at a Milwaukee Bucks vs Miami Heat game on April 21.
Photo: Getty Images/Rihanna's Instagram

Serious question, y'all: Would you ever wear a T-shirt with your face on it? Believe it or not, this is an actual thing Rihanna had to ponder recently thanks to that custom Givenchy jersey she received back in February. In case you forgot, Riccardo Tisci sent her a black tee with a GIANT impressionistic painting of her visage on it (red lips and all!), and we've been dying to know when she'd bust that bad boy out to wear IRL. Well, we finally spotted RiRi sporting the tee in question at a Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat game yesterday, and it looked a lot less, uh, creepy than we imagined.

Tags Givenchy, Jersey, Riccardo Tisci, Rihanna, Tees

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Beyonce Reveals More Mrs. Carter Show Tour Wardrobe Sketches

Posted 4/19/13 12:30 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Designers, Ladies, Performance Outfits

Beyonce wears Alon Livne on The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.
Photo: Courtesy of Beyonce.com/Splash News

Just when you think you can't get any more excited about Beyonce's headline-making wardrobe The Mrs. Carter Show tour wardrobe, she goes and uploads a bajillion unseen designer sketches of her impossibly high fashion performance outfits. It's enough to make any Bey Stan and/or fashion nerd's head spin! *selects answer D: all of the above* Posted alongside brand new concert snaps, Mrs. Hov unveils a slew of inspired mock-up drawings, from the vibrant red Alon Livne gown with waist-high slits (which BTW gives us grown-up vibes of the orange mini Bey wore for her wind machine dance in the "Crazy In Love" music video) to her SECOND gold nipple outfit of the tour courtesy of Ralph & Russo.

Tags Alon Livne, Beyonce, Beyoncé Knowles, David Koma, Dennis Kolpodinos, Emilio Pucci, Givenchy, Mrs. Carter, Performance Outfits, Ralph & Russo, Sketches, The Blonds, The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, Vrettos Vrettakos

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Tom Ford Talks Rihanna And Fashion Flamboyance With 'WWD'

Posted 4/18/13 9:00 am EST by Liza Darwin in Designers, Interviews

Rihanna wears Tom Ford at the 2012 Met Gala.
Photo: Getty Images

As the presumed man behind Justin Timberlake's slick makeover for The 20/20 Experience, it's not exactly a secret that Tom Ford likes to dip his fingers into the music world every now and then. But it turns out JT is only one in Ford's lengthy love affair with performers. In a new interview with WWD, the designer tells editor Bridget Foley about his re-entry into the runway world, how he handles critics, and why shocking audiences can sometimes be a good thing. And really, who's better proof of that last point than Rihanna?! Ford dishes that the singer is one of his favorite muses because she can rock the eponymous label's signature eye-popping looks with serious swagger. Recalling a tricky head-to-toe pink patchwork look from his Fall 2013 collection, Ford says, "And if you’re Rihanna, if you’re that kind of person who can pull off matching hot-pink boots, skirt and jacket, and patchwork multimaterials, I think it's great." Great. Yet another skill Rihanna magically possesses that 99% of the population can only DREAM of having...

Tags Interviews, Rihanna, Tom Ford, WWD

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Moda Operandi Announces Capsule Collection Inspired By The Costume Institute's PUNK: Chaos to Couture Exhibition

Posted 4/17/13 10:00 am EST by Maud Deitch in Designers, Tributes

The Clash's Mick Jones.
Photo:Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Facebook

We are SO excited for this year's Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum. The evening is one of our favorite red carpet nights of the entire year, and with this year's theme being punk, we're in heaven. Just imagine the gowns! While we're swimming through visions of pyramid spikes and creatively utilized safety pins, the exhibition, PUNK: Chaos to Couture, just keeps getting more and more amazing. Just today, runway-to-retail giant Moda Operandi announced that not only will it be sponsoring the exhibit, but M'O will also be creating an exclusive high fashion capsule collection based on the themes explored within it. Founder Lauren Santo Domingo told WWD that the collection will "offer women the opportunity to capture the spirit of punk with pieces that balance high fashion and rebellion."

Tags Met Gala, Moda Operandi, Punk: From Chaos To Couture, The Met, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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