september 11, 2018
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Trapeze Time!
The fashion circus in full swing
RUNWAY BONANZA
Prabal, Sies, Rodarte & more!
Ronnie Feig and Tommy Hilfiger
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Kith Park brought Justin Bieber, Bella Hadid, and more to Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn, where designer Ronnie Feig unveiled his Kith for Tommy Hilfiger collection. • Like a BOSS! The show at Basketball City boasted a front row including Jamie Dorman and Emma Roberts. • Escada took to the Park Avenue Armory for its 40th-anniversary spectacular, which was also the debut of new creative director Niall Sloan. • Diane von Furstenberg and newly minted CEO Sandra Campos showed the new DVF collection at home base on West 14th Street.
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lovefest! Congrats on your imminent return to the Victoria’s Secret runway! I’m excited to come back. I’ve missed it the past couple of years. What brings you to BOSS today? It’s my home family. I’ve worked with them for more than 10 years. I love them. What did you do for fun this summer? I rented a house in Myknos with all my girls. It was chaos because all our bags got lost and flights didn’t arrive.
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Fabolous in Kith for Tommy Hilfiger Jamie Dornan, Emma Roberts, Mark Langer, Andrea Langer, Henry Golding, and Liv Lo Justin Bieber
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With Kate Bosworth
Hey, Kate. Can we ask you some questions for The Daily Front Row? Publicist: She’s not doing any interviews, I’m sorry! Kate: Daily Front Row!!! What questions do you have? We just wanted thoughts on the show. Kate: I loved it. It was playful but sophisticated. I had a little bird tell me that the dress I’m wearing was a nod to Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. The only concern I had was the models walking on the grass. I always worry so much for them when there is a tricky element involved. They handled it with perfection. What are you working on these days? Kate: A movie called Nona, which is about a girl who gets sold into human trafficking from Central America. We started a few years ago but ended up colliding with everything going on at the border now. It’s an important subject matter to be aware of. I started a show in October that I’m acting in and producing for Netflix, which will be announced soon.
GRAVITAS! With Diane von Furstenberg
How involved are you on a day-to-day basis with the business? I have a new CEO who is going to be in charge, and I’m trying to be less and less involved. My granddaughter is going to be more involved. Right now, I want them to take the heritage, and I want to focus on doing good. I want to empower women. My brand does that, but in a commercial way. I’d like to do it for free. What did you do for fun this summer? I was on a boat for a month. I went to Croatia—did long swims, a lot of meditation. I came back with a lot of clarity. Do you get seasick? No!
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MEET AND GREET!
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With creative director Niall Sloan
The collection gave us Dynasty vibes. That’s definitely what I grew up watching. Alexis [Carrington] wore Escada back in the day! As I went through the archive, I saw that our woman is serious but always with a light touch. She brings everyone along for the ride. And you’re from Ireland! I’m from Bangor, which is near Belfast. You don’t meet a lot of Irish designers. Our tiny island! We’re more farmers!
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NEXT GEN! With Talita von Furstenberg
How old are you? I’m 19. What will you be doing with the brand? I’m starting a capsule collection, which is coming out in early December. TVF for DVF. Right now it’s only 10 pieces. It’s a modern twist on the wrap dress. One of the cool things is that it’s going to be up to size 14—DVF only goes up to size 10. It’s for people of all ages and sizes. Are you in school? I’m at Georgetown University at the School of Foreign Service doing culture and politics. I think I’m going to transfer to justice and peace studies, which has a more flexible schedule. What’s DVF like as a grandmother? She calls me 10 times a day. If I don’t respond because I’m sleeping late, she worries! She’s the nicest and coolest ever.
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The Daily Wonders… what’s your favorite way to remain sane during NYFW? Brandusa Niro
The main room of Tribeca’s DCTV Firehouse was packed, all to see Ms. Lauryn Hill grace the stage. “She’s an icon,” declared Andrea Canè, creative director of Woolrich. Thursday night was a celebration of both her capsule collection for Woolrich and her new campaign, with the Fall 2018 ads (Ms. Hill’s first-ever fashion campaign) splashed around the room. The limited-edition jackets she designed were also on display for the first time.
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“A 20-minute Peloton HIIT ride at an ungodly hour.”
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With Anok Yai
You were discovered by a street-style photog at a concert, and you got 50K IG followers in two days. What was that like?
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“Listening to audio books by the Dalai Lama.”
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WOOLRICH PARTY
A few months later, you opened Prada!
I booked the show, but I had no idea I would be opening. I practiced my walk for a week straight because I was pretty nervous!
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I was on my way to a party at Howard University with my friend when I started gaining the followers. At first I thought there was a glitch on my account and or maybe I had become a meme or something embarrassing!
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“I stress eat candy. My skin is on the fritz, but it’s calming me down.”
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At Jonathan Simkhai’s Spring 2019 show, makeup artist Grace Lee for Maybelline New York created a standout lip by applying Super Stay Matte Ink to the center of the mouth and blending the pigment out toward the perimeter of the lips. BEAUTY MUST: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick in Composer, $9.49, maybelline.com FA S H I O N W E E K D A I L Y. C O M
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On the cover: Kate Spade Spring ’19 runway, courtesy Kate Spade.
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Jeremy Scott and Glenda Bailey hit the Saks IT List Townhouse for American Express Platinum’s By Invitation Only event. They chatted about Scott’s world, including his latest collections and recent collaborations.
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No wonder this guy is crushing it at retail. Leave it to a Dutch creative director with an ultra-global perspective to nail classic American sportswear with very ’19 twists— courtesy of tucked, flyaway shirts, cropped silhouettes, and slim stripes.
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The New York City Marble Cemetery was an ironic venue for Rodarte’s rebirth at NYFW. And what a show— the collection literally shone with polish and frou. Ruffled leather dresses and tulle-trimmed princess gowns will be the toast of Insta, even though the overall effect was a bit trop.
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Florals, polka dots, lace, and above all, color loomed large at Wes Gordon’s buzzy runway debut for the house Mrs. H built. Other things we loved: scarf prints, knit cardis, gauzy printed gowns, and contrasttrim jackets—all of which were new-ified with clever styling and fresh silhouettes. If Gordon’s goal was to bring a new generation into the fold, well, mission accomplished.
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Kristopher and Laura Brock designed with their show venue—culinary temple Le Coucou—as something of an inspo. Elegant, fanciful, and sure to be merciless on the wallet? Oui, but what else would you expect from these fashion darlings, whose romantic aesthetic resonates with uptown and downtown types alike?
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Sport and spice! Prabal Gurung is an optimistic sort, and his bright, bold, and faintly retro sportswear generated gazillions of smiles. Contrast-stitched cargo pants, ribbed knits, and the occasional goddess gown have best-seller potential.
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CARRY ON! New accessory designs for Kate Spade from Nicola Glass.
Talent in spades Kate Spade’s new creative director, Nicola Glass, spent years whipping up accessories at Michael Kors and Gucci. Now, Glass is ready to reintroduce us to the iconic brand.
How have you been prepping for your inaugural Kate Spade collection? There’s just been so much to build on with the brand. I was really excited to join the company because I’d long admired it, and I’ve always been inspired by the story of Kate founding the brand, and looking back at the heritage. As a designer, it always felt like there was this really strong design integrity, and use of color. I was also inspired by the old ad campaigns, and the spirit of the women in them—how confident they were. Also, I was inspired by the fact that they had a diverse range of customers as well. I looked back before I moved forward when I started working, and I worked with the team on ways to modernize certain elements. What will be your unique stamp on the brand’s heritage? The brand’s always been known for being colorful. I saw this as an opportunity to really explore that in a new way, whether it’s mixing more unexpected ranges of colors, or giving more of a twist in the colors being used. Another area where the brand has always had a strong heritage is prints. I looked at taking that in a new direction. For example, there’s one floral in the line with a flower, and when you get up close you notice there are little lips hidden in the center. The attention to detail is important, whether that’s bringing new functionality to the handbags, or creating unexpected details. You bring the customer on this journey, almost like a sense of discovery.… It’s more of a journey for the customer to find the novelty within the product. FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
Are there any plans to bring back archival styles? This past year before I joined, the brand reissued a new version of the original Sam bag, which was what Kate and Andy [Spade] launched with. I’ve also reinterpreted the bag in my own way, in a number of different materials. I was inspired by the story of how, right before a trade show, Kate cut the label from the inside of the bag and stitched it on the outside at the last minute. We have some new nylon bags with a new pink label that’s stitched on the outside of the bag. The use of wicker or straw was also something from the brand’s heritage. I really love the texture and the craftsmanship that a straw bag brings. We’ve worked on adding new straw bags to the assortment as well. What has it been like working on an apparel collection? I’ve really enjoyed it. Luckily, I’ve inherited a great team here, and when I joined, they all really embraced my vision. It’s a departure from where the brand has been
in the ready-to-wear. So far it’s definitely been one of the highlights of being in this new role. How would you describe Kate Spade’s legacy at the company? I feel that although Kate hasn’t worked at the brand since 2007, her spirit has definitely lived on, and you can see that, not only through the product, but even in the amazing response with the love that people have of the brand on the sad news of her passing. I just feel that it’s still her name on the door, and everything we do is in the legacy of her name. What was it like seeing such an outpouring of emotion about her passing? I think we were all almost overwhelmed by how many people were talking about her. For me, it was about recognizing what a trailblazer she’d been, and what an example she set to other people, by being this female entrepreneur who—on her own, from her apartment— launched this accessory line. I also think it was
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THE COOL KIDS (From left) Priyanka Chopra, Elizabeth Olsen, Gillian Jacobs, Nicola Glass, Julia Jones, Suki Waterhouse, and Kate Bosworth at Kate Spade’s Spring ’19 show.
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ON THE RUNWAY… Floral prints, saturated shades, and standout accessories dominated the looks.
incredibly touching to read not just how she’d inspired women, but from women who’d actually known her, talking about how she’d been a mentor to other young people in the fashion industry. What was your earliest Kate Spade memory? My background is quite diverse. I started in architecture, then went to art college to switch to do jewelry design, before that I started studying leather goods and handbag design. When I was making that transition—this was back in the ’90s— switching from doing jewelry design to handbag design, I remember reading magazine articles and actually cutting them out about Kate launching her brand. That was really my first memory of her. I found it inspiring to see someone launching this handbag line. What made you want to change your college major from architecture to jewelry and leather goods? Each of them have really informed what I do right
now. The jewelry background has been incredibly helpful, being a handbag designer, because what really often defines the handbag is the hardware detailing. I studied architecture briefly, and I’d always been interested in architecture, but I realized I would have been frustrated with the length of time it took to see a project completed. It could take years! Now, it’s much more fast-moving. Even when I started designing jewelry, I liked that the end result could happen sooner. Before your 14-year stint at Michael Kors, you were at Gucci. What was that like? It was amazing. I was working there the last few years of Tom Ford’s era, so it really was a special time to have been there. I feel really lucky to have had that experience. And also just to have that experience of working with all the amazing factories in Italy. At the time, I was the only non-Italian handbag designer on the team.
i looked back before i moved forward when i started working [for the brand]. Back to your current gig: Where do you hope to take Kate Spade in the future, and how are you planning to expand? We have strong brand awareness at the moment in North America and Japan, which would be where our strengths are. But there’s huge opportunity in China, throughout Asia, and Europe. At the moment, those are the markets where we will focus on expansion. FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
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POWERFUL POUTS Grace Lee’s beauty looks at Cushnie.
Beautiful moments For Maybelline New York makeup artist Grace Lee, New York Fashion Week is a total whirlwind—in the best possible way. Meet the beauty maverick behind some of Spring ’19’s freshest looks! BY TANGIE SILVA photography by caroline fiss
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How many shows are you doing this week? I keyed three shows—Kith, which was actually two shows. They used 122 models, and they did the show twice, at both 6 and 9 p.m., and we did four different makeup looks. So that one felt like five shows. [Laughs] And then I keyed Cushnie, which had 39 models, and Jonathan Simkhai, which was a presentation—something he hasn’t done in awhile, but it was beautiful. Then in between, I’ve been with Adriana Lima, getting her ready for her red-carpet appearances. So you’re running on no sleep! Yes! But I’ve actually lost weight this week—my jeans are a little loose. [Laughs] How did you meet Carly Cushnie? I first met her when I did her makeup for the CFDA Awards. She brought Lais [Ribeiro], who is a big Victoria’s Secret model, and I got them ready at Carly’s beautiful apartment in Brooklyn. This season, Maybelline sponsored the Cushnie show, and they thought
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I would be a good fit. We did the test two days before the show, where I got to see the clothes and models firsthand. Carly’s reference was that iconic image of Sade with the pulled-back hair and the long braid and red lip, wearing a jean shirt with jeans. What I really loved is the fact that she casts so beautifully. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a show with so much diversity with skin tones and sizing. I was blown away, and it was a really fun show to be a part of. Which products did you use to create the iconic red lip? There’s a lipstick from Maybelline called Made for All that will be coming out in a couple of months—there are a range of colors, and we used a red that looked amazing on everyone. The science [of the lipstick] is basically about a balance of the pigments; it’s meant to look good on every skin tone. Are you seeing any other major beauty trends for spring? Obviously we’re always seeing beautiful, bare, naturallooking skin, but I’ve seen some washes of color on the eyes, and variations of color and texture on lips. It’s still so early that it’s hard to predict a strong trend, but I feel like people are more open to color in the spring, which is nice. What are your Maybelline New York go-tos? Super Stay Matte Ink Lip Color—we’re coming out with a City edition of 10 new colors to add to the current line. They’re inspired by the surroundings of New York. There’s a perfect brick—it’s orangey-brown, really ’90s,
that perfect rusty brown red. It’s a no-brainer when you need something for a show. I’ve manipulated one of the really dark berry colors for the Jonathan Simkhai show. I applied a lip balm first, and then blended the two together really quickly—it diffuses the pigment on the lip, and gives you a really nice stain. What was the story behind the group from the Lower Eastside Girls Club that attended the Cushnie show? Maybelline has had a four-year-long partnership with LESGC. It’s a great initiative—the girls got to come backstage and get their makeup done by my team. They were super excited, and they got to meet Carly after the show as well. It was really amazing to show these girls what it’s like to experience the backstage area. They were able to see the energy. Many front-row types don’t have a lot of time to get ready in the morning. What’s your favorite approach to an easy-to-achieve but high-impact beauty look? Go for the boldest lip ever! Dark berry or red will always stand out. It works just as well for the front row as it does for the after-parties. The Super Stay Matte Ink Lip Color will take you from the front row to the afterparty…and maybe into the next morning! When are you done, and what are you doing postNYFW? I’ll still be working—I won’t have a day off until Sunday, because I’ll be hitting the end of the Toronto International Film Festival. But I’ll sleep then! And see my kids—that would be nice. [Laughs]
makeup perfect Carly Cushnie at the CFDA Awards.
go for the boldest lip ever! dark berry or red will always stand out. it works just as well for the front row as it does for the after-parties.
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SWEET HOME A rendering of the Platinum House in London.
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Just in time for LFW, American Express Platinum is opening its first International Platinum House. From Thursday, September 13, to Sunday, September 16, the Platinum House will take over a former site of Central Saint Martins College, and its top-notch programming will ensure that chicsters from around the world will have the perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the very best of London. Let’s look closer!
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Why did you select London for the latest Platinum House? We’re bringing the first-ever international Platinum House to London Fashion Week as part of Amex Platinum’s commitment to providing incredible access for Card Members at key cultural moments. Recognizing our Card Members’ enthusiasm for fashion, we saw that London Fashion Week offered the perfect opportunity to take our Platinum House international. As one of the four major fashion capitals of the world, London offers Platinum Card Members the ability to experience a new level of access to Fashion Week. What’s the story behind the space it will be located in? Central Saint Martins is a world-renowned arts and design college that has catapulted the careers of countless notable alumni like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Shantell Martin. With so much rich fashion and design history gracing the halls of the FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
college, we felt that Central Saint Martins would be the perfect location to celebrate the first international Platinum House during London Fashion Week. American Express Platinum is backing Alexa Chung’s first show at LFW. What drew you to Alexa? Our partnership with Alexa is a combination of two firsts—the first American Express Platinum House in London (and outside of the U.S.) and Alexa Chung’s first London Fashion Week show supported by American Express. Following the success of our past partnership with Alexa Chung on the Shop Small Bag design in support of Small Business Saturday, we knew that Alexa would make a great partner at Fashion Week and felt that the launch of her first show would be an organic tie-in to the London Platinum House experience. Why is the Platinum House concept so popular with Card Members? Platinum House is built to cater to the native needs
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of Card Members, backed by American Express’s long-standing commitment to service and value. Platinum House offers Card Members a place to relax and recharge during cultural heat moments—like Fashion Week—while also delivering its own premium experiences. How do you integrate members of your Platinum Collective and Global Dining Collection into those activations? We are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to work with our Platinum Collective Members and Global Dining Collection partners, connecting them at key touchpoints throughout the year to bring exclusive access and curated experiences to our Card Members. What is your next Platinum House on the horizon? While I cannot disclose any information about our next Platinum House just yet, American Express Platinum has a number of exciting projects on the horizon that we can share more details on soon.
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With Amy Marino, Vice President, Global Experiential Marketing & Talent Management at American Express
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THE EXPERIENCES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FROM REPUBLIC RECORDS ARTISTS JAMES BAY, KUNGS, AND SG LEWIS From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, Platinum House London will open with incredible performances from these world-famous talents. Additional programming on the Republic Records stage will unfold throughout the weekend.
WELLNESS CLASSES BY EQUINOX Friday, September 14: Pilates Power at 9:30 a.m.; Vinyasa Yoga at 11:30 a.m.
“Health is the new wealth. today more than ever, people are willing to invest in a healthy and active lifestyle. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Platinum House, and continue fueling the fitness and lifestyle conversation, bringing the two together in a meaningful way. It’s group fitness the Equinox way.” —Michelle Morrey, Equinox Group Fitness Manager
Saturday, September 15: Barre Burn at 9:30 a.m.; Power Yoga at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, September 16: Detox & Unwind Yoga & Meditation at 9:30 a.m.; Yoga Vybz at 11:30 a.m.
THE OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY FOR ALEXA CHUNG’s SHOW Celebrate the designer du moment on Saturday, September 15, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Card Members can RSVP for entry on a first-come-first-served basis.
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THE PROGRAMMING AWAY’S JEN RUBIO will create a live-art luggage wall, where guests can
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watch a graffiti artist create a Brick Lane–inspired mural across a wall of Away suitcases. Guests will receive a complimentary and exclusive luggage sticker, and are invited to shop items from the Away Travel Uniform. “We’re thrilled to be working with incredible local artist Jay Kaes to create a Brick Lane–inspired mural with Away suitcases as the canvas for Platinum House London,” said Jen Rubio, co-founder and chief brand officer of Away and member of the American Express Platinum Collective. “We love seeing the many ways our community uses our minimal design to make their bags their own, so I’m excited to see what Jay comes up with!”
JUST AN IDEA’S SARAH ANDELMAN curated a pop-up shop featuring the work of London-based designers such as Alexa Chung, Bernstock Speirs, Azumi & David, and Katharine Hamnett. BLACK TOMATO’s TOM MARCHANT will unveil can’t-miss, under-the-radar experiences in London through a series of interactive, discoverable moments throughout Platinum House.
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THE PROVISIONS Visitors to the Platinum House should expect to eat extremely well—plan on enjoying complementary food and beverages from London hot spots within the American Express Global Dining Collection: Duck & Waffle, Hakkasan, and Tredwells.
“From behind the closed doors of Savile Row tailors to the record stores of West and East London, we can’t wait to share an extraordinary and remarkable side to London during LFW.” —Tom Marchant, owner and co-founder of Black Tomato and American Express Platinum Collective Member
key details The London Platinum House is located at 12-48 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AF. RSVP via americanexpress.com/us/campaigns/platinum-house/, and don’t forget to tag #AmexPlatinum about all your adventures. For more information, visit amex.co/platinumhouse.
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The fashion scene is a total circus, so what better place to catch up with Marie Claire’s fashion director J. Errico and a postNYLON Dani Stahl than at the Trapeze School New York on Pier 40? The longtime besties and (quasi) fearless fashionettes are always game to take a major leap. BY ASHLEY BAKER photography by hannah turner-harts
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PREP SCHOOL J and Dani learn the ropes.
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So J, you’re heading into your second fashion season with Marie Claire… J. Errico: I started just before last NYFW. The team is super awesome, Anne [Fulenwider] is very chill and very smart. I’ve also got Kate [Lanphear] and Julia [Gall]…I’m already in heaven. What are some favorite stories so far? Errico: I’ve been shooting a lot of covers recently. I had a really great time shooting the Zendaya cover—it came out really well. How much traveling have you been doing? Errico: Initially, I was going to L.A. a lot for covers, but recently, I’ve been going to Nashville—there’s a lot of music there. And I’ve been to meetings in Milan, but I mostly go where the celebs and shoots are. I like traveling—put me on the plane, I’m happy. What’s your luggage situation? Errico: I usually automatically carry on, unless I’ll be gone for more than 10 days. Trapeze aside, what’s the craziest outdoorsy thing you’ve ever done? Errico: Every year, I go with my guy friends for a three-day adventure, canoeing and white-water rafting in Class 3 and 4 rapids. Really? How is it possible that we are just learning about this side of you now? Errico: [Laughs] We sleep in the woods—it’s
a real wilderness adventure. We’ve been to Virginia, West Virginia, Maine…all kinds of different places. It’s me and 10 straight dudes, and we cook for ourselves outdoors.… It’s usually pretty fun. I like to get out of my comfort zone and take off my fashion drag! Dani, you? Dani Stahl: I rode an elephant once on my honeymoon. I’m not not adventuresome, but I’m not exactly daredevilish. Maybe I’m always on the safer side? I’m dying to be an acrobat, however! I’ve done some amazing things in the name of [NYLON’s] Factory Girl [column]—I’ve made McDonald’s hamburgers. But I didn’t do those things in the name of danger—it was more in the spirit of adventure. I did do gymnastics and ice skating as a kid, and I ran hurdles in high school…well, that was more athletic. I’m reaching! [Laughs] How long have you guys been driving by Trapeze School New York and been desperate to try it? Stahl: For years and years, and then I only figured out what actually happens here when I saw Carrie Bradshaw do it [in Sex and the City], and then it still passed me by! I’m so excited to be here. When J texted me and said, “We have to do this,” I was like, ”We are on!”
the daily wonders… How does the fear of the trapeze stack up against other fashion fears?
What’s scarier—the trapeze or accidentally missing the Armani show? Dani Stahl: I’m not scared of that now. J. Errico: I’m terrified of missing Armani. Is it scarier to fly on the trapeze or lose your luggage at Malpensa and wear your plane outfit to the first show? Errico: The trapeze is scarier than that, because I have very solid airplane looks. I like to really rock a boy band look in the airport that would be perfectly fine to wear to MaxMara. Stahl: I don’t fly chic like I want to. Trapeze or dealing with a nightmarish talent manager on-set? Errico: Oh, that happens to me all the time. This is scarier. What’s scarier—flying on the trapeze or filing a 2005-esque expense report in 2018? Stahl: That’s way worse. I always feel neurotic about expenses. FLYING HIGH (Top) J. and Dani with their fearless instructor from the Trapeze School New York. (Right) Chicsters in flight!
after the leap! You looked amazing up there! How do you feel? Errico: [Wiping sweat off his brow, and slightly shaky] It’s a mental leap. Stahl: You’re jumping off a ledge! The feeling of falling down into open space is very counterintuitive. The second time will be easier! The thing I struggled with most is the height [of the platform]. Errico: The ladder is the worst part. Once you know that the instructors can handle you, it’s cool. Stahl: J is an acrobat—look at his outfit! It’s better to live life to the fullest and step out of your comfort zone, but in case anyone is asking, my fear of this has nothing to do with my refusal to take an elevator. Totally unrelated! Errico: I climbed to the top of a tiger’s nest in Bhutan… this was scarier. Stahl: Life itself is the adventure. I don’t have to jump off a trapeze to experience some crazy stuff. What are some of the favorite adventures you’ve taken in the name of fashion? Stahl: Miami. [Laughs] We spent a crazy day together at the Raleigh, all those years ago. We were staying in the same room, and I’d go down in the morning to get our pool bed, and that was when we first really connected. Let’s take it way back…how did you meet? Stahl: I was sitting behind you at a fashion show, and I was friends with Michael Carl, and I told him that I thought you were cute and you two should date. [Laughs] Errico: I didn’t know this at all! [Laughs]
You guys notoriously call each other “Bobby.” How did that happen? Errico: It started when we were working together at NYLON—“Bobby” has been a catchall name for when we didn’t know someone’s name. It would be like, “What’s this Bobby doing over here?” And we said it so much, because we didn’t know anyone’s name, ever. It just became our nickname for everyone. Now, it’s gotten to the point where it has to die, because strangers will come up to me and say, “Hey, Bobby,” and I’m like, “That’s legitimately not even my name! Stop!” Stahl: And then there’s “Katie,” which followed. That’s the female catch-all. How long did you guys sit next to each other at NYLON? Errico: Almost 10 years. Stahl: But we’ve been close forever. When I was at Interview before NYLON, we used to have lunch! Have you ever had a serious fight? Errico: Oh, yeah. They were usually late at night. Stahl: A lot of things happened in Europe. Errico: But that was back in the day…it was a different time. We were out late, the Principe bar was cool.… I remember when you guys brought everyone to a strip club in Milan during Fashion Week… Errico: That was the Porta d’Oro. Kate [Lanphear] and I are thinking of bringing back the Porta d’Oro during Fashion Week. Dani and I have to claim responsibility for it, because I feel like since then, someone major did a
i like to get out of my comfort zone and take off my fashion drag. party there, so now it’s cool. It happened to be the weird strip club in our cheapie hotel. But we went there a lot! Stahl: And we brought a lot of people there one night, and we got onstage with the girls in the turquoise outfits. Actually, now that I’m thinking back, the most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is get from Milan to Paris with J! Errico: Oh, yeah. Escaping Milan is definitely going to be a chapter in a future book I’m going to write. Dani and I have had a lot of adventures.… We were trying to save money and keep it in a budget. We were like, “We’ll take an overnight journey on the train!” But it was cancelled…[back then] the easyJet ticket itself was cheap, but checking your luggage cost 400 more euros. What was your total budget for your Fashion Week trips to Europe when you guys were at NYLON? Errico: Does it matter now? It was $15,000 for the two of us, for the entire time. In order to do that, we would share rooms, we wouldn’t have a car… Stahl: We would sleep together for weeks on end, multiple times a year! Errico: But it was fine. It was actually great. Stahl: That’s the real circus! FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
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IT TAKES TWO Agathe Mougin and Wladimir Schall
Perfect duet
The “it” DJ duo at Fashion Weeks around the world are Agathe Mougin and Wladimir Schall, who have spun at parties for Chanel, Coach, Dior—and recently at the Fashion Media Awards’ official after-party with Zadig & Voltaire at the Park Hyatt. The bicontinental pair tell us how they got together and which future musical superstars we should really tune into, ASAP. BY EDDIE ROCHE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZANE GAN
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The duo of hip DJs each shared their current top-10 tracks to listen to this fall…
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What else do you have on tap for Fashion Month? Schall: I’m working on show music in NYC, Milan, and Paris. We will reunite in Paris to DJ for the Paris Opera season-opening gala and some other Fashion Week parties. I’m also releasing a vinyl record of my music. Mougin: I will go to some shows, and I’m getting my motorcycle license when I get back to Paris. Who should we be listening to right now? Schall: Holly Herndon and Decisive Pink. Mougin: Twin Shadow’s “Canine.” How do you typically discover new music? Schall: The Internet is a dark and magical place for that. Like real life, it’s about knowing the good people. Talk us through your interests outside of music, please! Schall: Mushroom hunting and playing chess. Mougin: Cinema, playing pool, and snowboarding. Who are some of your favorite DJs? Schall: Silent Entertainment DJ Collective. Mougin: Anyone who makes me want to dance!
“Canine,” Twin Shadow “Stop Trying to be God,” Travis Scott “If You Leave,” Orchestral Manoeuvres In the Dark “Leave My Room,” DBFC “Gahalowood,” Sebastopol “Again,” Archive “Kids With Guns,” Gorillaz “Ducks in the Kiddie Pool,” Click Click “Sinnerman,” Nina Simone “La Merca,” Andre VII
WLAD “OAK,” Kate Nv “Lex,” Visible Cloaks “Rendering Intuition,” Caterina Barbieri “Faceshopping,” Sophie “Six in the Morning,” Low Jack “This Life,” Tim Hecker “Spill,” John Roberts “Allo,” Mina, ft. Gafacci & Omo Frenchie “One Minute,” Ryoji Ikeda “Mount Kimbie,” Marilyn, ft. Micachu
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When did you two meet? Wladimir Schall: We met 10 years ago in the tiniest smoking room of a techno club in Paris. We spoke to each other after realizing it was the third night in a row we were together in this space. I asked her for a cigarette. She said no the first two nights, and on the third, she relented and we became friends. How would you describe your relationship? Schall: We’re very good friends, but we don’t see each other as much as we used to. Our careers have taken us in different directions, but we still meet somewhere on the planet at least once a month to DJ together. We share a love of Japanese food. Agathe Mougin: We complete each other. Wlad and I have different tastes, which I like. He feeds me with a lot of new things—that opens my horizon. What’s a typical set like for you? Schall: We don’t have a typical set! Our style is constantly evolving. We try not to get stuck in any particular genre or sound. Wlad, what was your professional background before deciding to focus on this full-time? Schall: I was working with [sound director] Michel Gaubert on fashion show soundtracks, and composing music and creating sound installations. I still do that, but as a solo musician/sound designer. What have been your most memorable parties to play? Schall: We DJ’d in a church in Paris with a massive sound system last year. Where do you both live? Schall: I live [among] Paris, NYC, and Warsaw, but I travel almost every week for work. Mougin: I’m based in Paris, but I travel a lot, too. I wish I could spend more time in NYC, but I visit about three to four times per year.
InCrowd Kent Belden
Agent of Creativity
What’s your background? I started in the music industry. I worked with music icons like Céline Dion, Shakira, Anastacia, Shirley Manson of Garbage, the Ramones, Deee-Lite, Traci Lords, and so many more. By the time I was 26, I’d established the creative department at a major record label. I found myself unusually good at balancing the chaos of changing schedules, canceled tours, missed flights, budget discrepancies, anything else you could think of. I learned that I’m good with people, and I thrive under pressure. As the music industry began to change, I knew that wherever I ended up, I needed to find a way to build on that experience and combine my image and pop culture passions. How did you transition from music to fashion? I’ve always been fascinated by all things creative- and style-related: music, movie stars, interior design, art, and, of course, fashion! When I started working with top musicians, I understood how large the scope of fashion is, and could be. I always admired the industry, and had an adoration for creative expression, but my passion for fashion developed alongside my experience. Why did you decide to call your agency The Only? I wanted to create a place vastly different from the rigidity that was so common in agencies at the time— something personal, providing artists with a one-onone experience, a boutique agency catered to each person. I presented the idea to my friend Abe, and we immediately started to brainstorm company names. He remembered the token phrase from his days as a club kid at Studio 54: When something was good or special, it was “The Only.” The minute I heard it, I knew it was right—bold without taking itself too seriously. The Only coincided perfectly with my intentions for the agency. FA S H I O N W E E K D A I LY. C O M
Who are The Only agency’s clients? I have a wide range of well-known clients—celebrity stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, influencers, manicurists, photographers, and creative directors— including Law Roach, Maeve Reilly, Maryam and Marjan Malakpour, B. Akerlund, Joyce Bonelli, Simone Harouche, Zaldy, Scott Cunha, Joey Maalouf, Frederic Aspiras, and Denis De Souza. Why is there such interest in stylists nowadays? The digital age has opened up the world to so many new opportunities, and given the public access to things that were inaccessible in the past—they get to see what is going on in the lives of celebrities at any given moment, just by opening up Instagram. It’s given creatives behind the scenes a platform to become celebrities in their own right. Social media has allowed people to get a better idea of how many components actually go into creating their favorite celebrity looks; that’s fostered an appreciation for those details. What’s a typical day like for you? I usually wake up at 6 a.m. to check my e-mail. Then I make some calls to talk to clients who have important projects going on that day, making sure they’re prepared. I go for a run, and get coffee before I arrive at the office. I’m there all day, sending e-mails and making calls, aside from occasional lunch meetings. I spend most of my nights entertaining clients and friends. How’s the bicoastal lifestyle? I spend 60 percent of my time on the East Coast, and the rest of the time on the West Coast. Growing up in L.A., I learned so much about the city and there are so many things that I love about it, but I’ve always been intrigued by the hustle and grit of New York.
What kind of leader are you? I’m a hands-on leader, but also a proud leader who trusts my employees’ talents and dedication. I’m extremely involved with each of our clients, overseeing every job that goes through the agency and providing each artist with specialized support. That said, The Only is made up of a carefully selected, diverse group of employees that is incredibly talented and passionate. Each member of the team knows what will make the most sense for our artists, rather than simply what’s worked in the past. I’m still involved in client nurturing and cultivation, but I know my employees are mentally and emotionally invested in the success of each person on our roster; they have mastered the ability to seek out the best of the best, and continue to tap into untouched markets all over the world. You recently hosted a “Styling in the Digital Age” panel at the Simply L.A. Fashion & Beauty Conference. How did it go? Stylists Law Roach, Maeve Reilly, and Candice Lambert, along with makeup and hair stylist Etienne Ortega discussed their career journeys and how things have changed in the digital age. Law used to sell clothes out of his trunk to make a living; Maeve worked her ass off for eight-plus years before she got her big break; Candice served—and is still serving—our country before she explored styling as a career; Etienne moved from Mexico with a childhood dream to work with Christina Aguilera, and is now her go-to make-up artist. Listening to their stories is a refreshing reminder that there is no universal path to success—and every success that comes with the digital age and relentless hard work has reaffirmed that.
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THE ONLY ONES (Clockwise from above) Maryam and Marjan Malakpour; Law Roach, and B. Akerlund.
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Music industry vet Kent Belden utilized his knack for networking and passion for creative across all sorts of disciplines to launch his own agency—The Only— in 2014, to rep stylists, makeup mavens, coif geniuses, and more.
SECONDAct HERE TO HELP (Right) Beamon behind the counter at Barkin’ Creek. (Below) With husband Jeff Springer and pups Bea and Jax.
Fashion Has Gone To The Dogs
Former fashion PR legend Flint Beamon was doggone tired of New York’s rat race, so he left the biz to move to Austin, Texas, and start anew. He and his husband, Jeff Springer, recently opened Barkin’ Creek, a dog food and doggy daycare wonderland. A career of dealing with bitches is paying off!
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city’s victims. The winters were getting harder. I was about to turn 40, and I wanted an easier life. A friend of mine who lives in L.A. once asked me, “Why would you live in New York? It’s so hard. Who wants to live that hard?” The words always stuck with me. It really is a hard life: going up and down subway stairs, getting up early in the morning, staying up too late. After traveling and seeing how others, like the Italians, live their lives, I thought we were getting the short end of the stick. Do New Yorkers take their work too seriously? It’s Stockholm syndrome—we are in love with our captor. New Yorkers do take their work seriously, and the reason is, they have to. To paraphrase The Devil Wears Prada, there are thousands of girls who are dying to do your job. You work until your fingers bleed if you have to. I’m not disparaging the lifestyle there; it’s in me until I die. I was just ready for something different. So you eventually moved to Austin! Tell us about Barkin’ Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath. After we adopted our first dog, we started researching food for her. If you Google “dog food research,” it will scare the s**t out of you. We saw a huge gap in the market, which was saturated with dry, factoryprocessed foods. The industry had become deregulated by the federal government. Horse meat and animal by-products are commonly used along with tons of chemicals, sugars, and salts. There was a need for real, nutritious food for dogs. A friend who’s a vet in California helped us formulate the ideal. We cooked and landed on six recipes. It’s a true farm-to-table dog food made with humanquality ingredients. A diet filled with omega-3 and omega-6-rich vitamins and minerals combats inflammation, arthritis, bad breath, dermatitis, yeast build-up in the ears, and gives
an all-around healthier coat and brighter eyes. We do grooming and daycare, too. It took almost two years to open the first store, and we couldn’t be happier. Who’s more difficult: dogs or your former PR clients? Working the fashion shows backstage and wrangling photographers for first looks was literally like being in a kennel with angry rabid dogs. What do customers think of your PR background? I don’t think they know yet, but I like to think that I still dress well! I owe Sylvie and Pierre a lot of credit. They honed my eye; my ability to develop a brand. Everyone who walks into the store sees there’s something more than just a pet store with chew toys on the wall. People are falling in love with the brand. Everything I’ve learned—from waiting tables, being on a farm as a kid, to my love of aesthetics and working in events—has led me to this. I have to give my husband, Jeff, credit. It’s his brainchild. He never said the word “no” in building this. My entire life is culminating in this moment.
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Let’s talk about your professional background. I was a founding staffer at [members club] CORE: Club, where I was a core consultant, which was basically a one-on-one concierge for members. Eventually I wanted to do something in the art world; I went to Scope Art Fair, doing publicity, which I didn’t feel I was geared for. Then I bumped into a friend who told me about an opening at PR Consulting. I met with [co-founder] Sylvie Picquet-Damesme, and a day later, I got the job. What were some of the highlights of your time at PR Consulting? Sylvie and Pierre [Rougier] were the dream. They basically gave me a department with two clients, Swarovski and Pitti Uomo, and trusted me. I didn’t even know who Nadja Swarovski was, and I had no idea Florence, Italy, had a huge trade show for men. They gave me carte blanche to run the department. Over five years, I grew it into a full lifestyle division, representing some of the coolest, chicest hotels and restaurants in the world. I’m proud of what I did there. I also ran the events department. One of my life’s crowning moments was when Prince performed at the H&M x Versace event. I had to get his photo approval after he performed, and then he asked me my opinion. Was it stressful? Always. New York is always stressful. A higher level of performance is needed in New York, especially in a fashion job. Mediocrity isn’t allowed. You have to be fabulous and on point, or you have to go home. I think we all get addicted to that stress. Why did you decide to leave NYC after two decades? I didn’t want to be one of the
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