There is no shortage of love for city escapism at the FABRIC magazine offices in downtown Manhattan, however, seasoned New Yorkers know that big summer weekends are sometimes the best to stay home and enjoy the empty city. That being said, staying in the 212 is no excuse for merely sitting at home and watching the telly, so we’ve decided to compile a list of culturally stimulating, physically moving and restful activities for those of us not in the Hamptons this weekend. Continue…
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The Beckhams are not only parents to three sons (Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz), but they’re a husband and wife modeling duo too. The Emporio Armani Underwear Fall/Winter 2010 images (shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot) feature Victoria and David in their underwear, naturally. Interestingly, David looks like an haute sailor with all those tattoos and Posh is made up to have an Asian flavor with a tightly pulled back topknot. Makes for a naughty pairing- just the kind we like.
Wedding Bells
That shrieking sound that you heard? Oh, that was the sound of millions of teenaged girls freaking out after hearing about Kevin Jonas’ engagement. The eldest Jonas Brother, who is part of the eponymous uber-successful tween boy band, proposed to longtime girlfriend Danielle Deleasea at her New Jersey home on Wednesday. Kevin, 21, showed up on her doorstep, got down on one knee and popped the question, presenting his bride-to-be with a cushion-cut stunner designed by Jacob & Co. “She said yes, yes, yes like 500 times super fast in a row,” Kevin reveals. The couple, who met in May 2007 while vacationing with their respective families in the Bahamas, haven’t set a date yet, but they are thrilled. “It still feels like dream” Danielle says. Ah, young love! More daily gossip news here! Continue…
Nobody likes to get the shopping bug while travelling in a hot European city and not know where to go. Rome is first on our list of hot travel shopping destinations and FABRIC magazine sent one of our local Italian shop-a-holics to explore the hidden boutiques of Rome and write us a comprehensive insider’s guide to boutiques in city that brought us Valentino. Continue…
Schooled!
Kristen Stewart caught a verbal lashing while filming the new Joan Jett biopic The Runaways in La. And it came from none other than Joan herself! And the scolding was so nasty that it caused Kristen to break into tears! “Joan just wants Kristen to play an authentic version of herself, so she needled her a little bit too much. But she apologized when she realized how upset Kristen got.” Meanwhile, the Twilight actress has been so excited about starring as Joan in the film that she’s wearing the rocker’s clothing off set! “Kristen has been wearing Joan’s sneakers all around town,” the source says. “She is trying to stay completely in character.” More daily gossip news here! Continue…
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Beyonce and mom, Tina Knowles, knows a good PR trick or two. The mother-daughter duo is capitalizing on Beyonce’s alter stage ego, Sasha Fierce, by launching a spin-off Sasha Fierce clothing line for House of Dereon. First pics of the diffusion line feature mostly black pieces, which in fashion language equals: F-I-E-R-C-E! Continue…
Time after time Alexander McQueen creates a world of wonder with his fantastical designs. Constantly infusing art with fashion, his patterns and colors illuminate the renaissance vision that captivates your heart and curiosity. Continue…
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Nothing to do Monday night? The Jane Hotel now has a lockdown on Monday nights. Aside from the lounge being gorgeous (it’s from the same boys who did the Bowery Hotel), Mondays have turned into a movie night by Up the River NY’s Andrew Simkiss and Matt Creed for the pretty young things. Last night’s screening included short films “Copper on the Chopping Block” and “Welcome” directed by Kirsten Dunst starring Winona Ryder that was completed in 2007. Some things are worth revisiting. Continue…
He’s better known for his foray in the high-end world of haute couture and his time as a jewelry designer for Dior, but Alexis Mabille isn’t settling for only womenswear. At his first menswear debut for Paris Men’s Fashion Week Spring 2010 (along with a splashy party with Club Sandwich), Mabille added some luxury options for the modern day dandies. Continue…
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New pals Usher and Karl Lagerfeld checking out the Dior Homme show together. Both the pop star and designer expressed the sadness they felt upon hearing about Michael Jackson’s death. Usher (with all the rest of the young pop and R&B stars) often included MJ’s moves in his performances. Continue…
