When Every Second Counts
Formula 1 racing -- which hits the Riviera on May 27 with the 70th Monaco Grand Prix -- is fueling a new brand of driving watch. Last year, the Monaco Grand Prix, the world's most glamorous auto race, drew the likes of Jason Statham, Kim Kardashian and Richard Branson. Now, with the 70th editio
Recessionista In Living Color
You can thank the myriad of celebrities whose only shot of color and texture in their day-to-day looks come from wrapping an oversized scarf around a neutral tee and destroyed denim. But sometimes the prices of a yard of fabric around their necks come at a step price. Scarves have really come into
Going Long In Venice
The 68th Venice Film Festival kicked off yesterday with a screening of George Clooney’s political thriller, Ides of March. On the red carpet, the stars maxed out on this summer’s maxi trend with floor-length gowns, despite the heat.Ides of March star Marisa Tomei chose a Marios Schwab d
Confezioni Crosby’s New Factory Girl
Confezioni Crosby, designed by Benedetta Antonelli and Jonathan Joory, has established itself through a unique mix of influences: on one hand, American manufacturing uniforms; on the other, the sophistication of Italian design (confezioni is an old Italian word meaning “tailor-made”). T
Ready To Soar
Last year, young designer Fabiola Arias’ entrance-making dresses snagged her a coveted Fashion Group International Rising Star Award, and she has continued to pick up steam ever since, landing her collection in numerous Neiman Marcus Couture salons and garnering attention from Chicago’s
A Maison Comes To NoMad
Gildas Loaec and Masaya Kuroki’s Maison Kitsuné is the ultimate side-project-that-could. The friends and partners launched their label in 2002 in the midst of other commitments: Loaec had been traveling the world managing Daft Punk; Kuroki is an architect. But the understated label—
House OKs GOP's anti-violence against women bill
On the eve of the House vote, Republicans revised Adams' measure to bring it closer to the Senate version. Gone, for example, was a provision that would have compromised the confidentiality of battered illegal immigrants who break from their partners, cooperate with law enforcement and apply for th
The Making of Maiyet
Introducing: Maiyet, a conscious-clothing label that’s similar in ethos to Edun but with an even more luxe sophistication (and price point). Though the brand officially launched for Spring ‘12 in Paris, Maiyet’s founders—former human rights lawyer Paul van Zyl, former Band o
Drummer for OneRepublic arrested in Denver
Fisher's lawyer didn't return a phone message. A representative for Interscope Records had no other information. DENVER (AP) — The drummer for OneRepublic has pleaded not guilty to charges filed in Denver after his girlfriend said he grabbed her head and threw her down during a fight. Eddie Fisher
Snag Brittany Snow's Graphic Print Dress!
By Sasha Charnin Morrison for UsMagazine.com. To read more of the Recessionista blog, click here. Try: Apocalypto dress ($67.24, Asos.com) Available on for less than $70, the Apocalypto dress has Us saying, "Apocalypse now!" Its square-cut neckline, ruching around the bust and draped skirt are flat