Headlines in the Fashion world always seem to break before us here on the Left Coast wake up. Here’s what you’re missing (so far) if your alarm resides in Pacific Standard Time:
Olympics Fashion Watch: Elegant French Polos, Green Aussie Jackets, and Hideous Spanish Fanny Packs [SLATE] – The exciting Olympic opening ceremonies happen tonight at about 4:30pm PST. Who is wearing what? Check out this great recap of fashion at London 2012. [LINK]
Photo by MARWAN NAAMANI/AFP/GettyImages
OLYMPIC BONUS: Ryan Lochte’s Olympic style: in and out of the pool! [Examiner] – Not only is he a kick butt swimmer, the guy has a sense of style all his own and its catching attention! [LINK]
Credit: Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for IMG
Preview Mila Kunis New Miss Dior Commericial [Elle] – As I posted in LCF’s Fashion Ticker yesterday, I adore fashion film. I also think Mila Kunis is wicked hot and while I think she plays the part well in this commercial, its hard to take her naturally goof self seriously in the Miss Dior ad. What do you think? [LINK]
Shoe Fashion Week To Launch in September [HuffPo] – Shoe lovers rejoice! During the hype of New York Fashion Week a show just for shoes and accessories will focus on luxury designers and fashion houses. [LINK]
Two French Luxury Giants Gain from Priciest Brands [Reuters] – Recession? World financial crisis? Tell that to LVMH & PPR whose profits both rose 20% in the last quarter! Despite the global economic slowdown, the luxury market has proven remarkably resilient due in part to sales in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly China [LINK]
