Prada Presents: Il Palazzo. A Palace of Role Play

Posted by: Cara Fox-Galassi

January
23
2012

I know we normally talk about exclusively women clothes here at Lulu's, but Miuccia Prada's AW 2012 Menswear show was too good to pass up. Plus it allows me to report on menswear, which I love almost as much as womenswear. Almost.

Prada exclaimed from backstage that this show was "A parody of male power." She made sure nothing was as it appeared. The formal clothes were cut from denim, what appeared to be mohair was really cotton. The baroque patterns on the pieces are composed of football helmets or Native American headdresses. Each look more impressive than the next.

The piece de resistance came at the end of the show, when Miuccia paraded out actors. And not your Channing Tatum, chiseled abs type. No she brought out the strong brooding types. The award winning types (No offense, Channing, but, you know). From Emile Hirsch, to Jamie Bell, to Willem Dafoe, each played their part as the walked down the runway.

Tim Blank, of Style.com, described it best:

"If you accept that actors play archetypes, then each of them represented a particular kind of man. It wasn't only the accompanying soundtrack of Michael Nyman's music from The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover that cued Tim Roth as a gangster or Adrien Brody as a dandy."

Did yout enjoy this runway show as much as I did? Or are you like "eh" about menswear. Let me know! xoxo

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MILAN & Menswear!!

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

January
29
2010

This week, Megan from Milan has given us ladies a trend report on menswear. Menswear should be very important to any fashionista, because it will ultimately influence her clothes as well! Detailing in menswear is often used to inspire women's clothing, especially as the tomboy look is becoming more and more popular. So here is what Megan has to say about menswear after watching and following the latest fashion shows in Milan!!

Reporting from Milano!

This is for all you girls who dress their guys. Here are some trends that I’ve picked up on during men’s fashion week in Milan:

“Military"

Maybe it was the economic “crisis” that gave men the need to look tidy for all of those job interviews they have to go on now? Or the sudden surge of military styled clothes could just be the very fact that we are living in a warring generation. So why not embrace the silhouette of the uniform?

“Sports"

This season there has been a particular focus on the skiing/snowboarding look, which was not only popular here in Italy, but also in Norway. I picked up on this growing trend when I was visiting Norway not long ago. The difference being that Norway had this wonderful BRIGHT color trend! This was so happy and uplifting for menswear, which tends to drown in neutrals and dark colors.

A “Softer Look” for your guy!

The fabrics here are drifting from the usual and traditional. More and more funky knits are being used to create classic pieces. This gives your guy a more at ease look.

I find all 3 to be totally different looks, but all great trends to embrace because they symbolize power and strength with a fresh new take! And who doesn’t want their guy to display that?

Ciao!
Baci e abbracci!
<3 MJ

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Reporting from Milan: Italian Craftsmanship

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

January
13
2010

Here is Megan's newest post from Milan!

But first, below is a picture from the Dolce & Gabbana menswear line for Spring Summer 2010, which featured lots of ripped denim and expertly tailored velvet coats on beautiful men with ridiculously slicked back hair. When viewing Italian fashion, one must remember that Italians have a sense of humor, and they love things to be totally over the top. So if you think it's ridiculous, they probably do too! But you have to love it all the more!

Below this, Megan has attached a picture of a large public statue that is an abstract needle and thread. Milan is a very strong center for fashion and design. Here is what Megan has to say about the tradition of menswear in Milan and Italy.

On the dawn of men’s Fashion Week, Milan is the city to be in! Here in Italy, men’s Fashion Week is almost bigger than women’s Fashion Week!

With menswear, the changes every season come in the details, and there is rarely anything too drastic. The focus on detail is probably because Italians take great pride with their craftsmanship, and something that I’ve learned from being in Italy is that nothing less than perfection is acceptable.

To further prove this point, I have gotten a closer look into one of Italy’s leading luxury brands.

Because the adherance to detail and craftsmanship applies across the board for all of the Italian luxury brands, I will leave them unnamed, but I got a chance to talk to someone that works as a bag tech designer for a luxury company. He was, as did others in his family, brought up in the trade of leather accessories.

The particular brand that he works for wouldn’t even considering hiring you without an apprenticeship for a number of years. To them, quality is first, always. Italians don't play around with the craftsmanship of their leather goods: handbags, wallets, shoes, etc. They view it as something that is literally "in their blood," and they have to do it right!

So for this upcoming Milan men’s Fashion Week, I hope you definitely check out all of the details! If you find yourself in Milan for Fashion Week, check out the schedule, throw on some sunglasses and lipstick (celeb status), and try to get into the shows!

Ciao, Baci
MJ

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Lulus.com Holiday Party!!

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

December
18
2009

This year the Lulus.com holiday party was held at a local (and divine) family-run Italian restaurant! The event's guests included all of the LuLu*s team members from our warehouse and the employees from LuLu*s boyfriend store, Trucker Deluxe.

Above (from left to right) is Katie in a head-to-toe Lulus.com outfit, and Lindsay in the Back to the Fuchsia Jumpsuit [sold out!] with one of our models, Serine!

Above, the lady in red is our customer service guru, Brittany!

And here let me introduce (above and below) our employee of the year, KELLEN!

More LuLu*s ladies and their gents!

And from everyone at Lulus.com, we would like to wish all of our amazing customers a HAPPY HOLIDAY!!

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News From MILAN by Megan Jones

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

November
30
2009

MILANO:

This past week, I attended a private viewing of East London Boys, the latest exhibit by hot new photographer Jacopo J Moschin. At only 22 years old, he has had a lot of success here in Milan.

His latest exhibit was focused on the contemporary masculine image. The photographs portrayed the youth that has been influenced by “cultural creativity and originality.” I was lucky enough to have a chat with him and ask him a few questions about his work!

So how long have you been doing photography professionally?

I would say about two and a half years. I’m new to the scene, but then again I am also very young.

I think the subject matter is very interesting. What would you say influenced you more: the different fashions of men’s clothes, or the attitude and personalities of the “London Boys”?

Well, what I found interesting was, if we look at the 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s punks and rockers they had their set styles. But these aren’t necessarily punks, they can look like this one day and can look totally different the next, I wanted to capture that.

It was an interesting show; the portraits gave an aura of wonder, as if you really wanted to get to know the subject’s story. And for anyone interested in men’s fashions, this was a perfect display of new trends.

Personally, I think he is right on the money with the theory that today’s men have this opportunity to express themselves though fashion, but not let this expression define them (as it once did). Moschin also admitted that he prefers working with real film, even though it might be pricey, he would rather spend the money than work digital.

Aside from this new and exciting work, he has had a lot of previous experience in fashion photography. If you want to see more from Jacopo J Moschin, you should check out his website. He is also featured as the cover story in H Magazine, Issue 107.

Ciao, Baci
MJ

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LookBook Loves 2

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

October
26
2009

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Hey guys! Hope you had a fabulous (and fashionable) weekend.

Here are some of my fav LookBook pics from over the last couple of days, showcasing some of the new trends I'm lovin' this season (all of which are coming to LuLu*s very, very soon. Hint, hint.).

Look 1: Vintage Inspired Hats

Look 2: Sophisticated Knee-high Socks

Look 3: Boyfriend Blazers (my favorite!)

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Black and White for Everyday

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

September
18
2009

Ladies and gents: Black and white is in.

This season, I'm thinking don't even bother getting a new white button down shirt; just be quiet and sneak into your boyfriend's closet and snatch up one of his! Make it easy on yourself, and pair any loose-fitting and totally comfortable white blousy top with a pair of semi fitted kind of baggy, black leather, faux leather, satin, or cotton shorts and you are ready to fly down the runway (or right into work)!

Make life and instant style even easier for yourself and check out our Winner's Circle Romper [sold out!] by Collective Concepts. This baby is a shirt and shorts all in one so you'll be ready on the fly!

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Homage to POP: Agyness Deyn

Posted by: Siobhan Barrett

August
19
2009

Fashion models go in and out of "fashion" so fast that it has been hard to keep track of any of them, let alone have a favorite. But as of late, I have found my favorite fashion model: Agyness Deyn.

Agyness Deyn and fashion photographer Terry Richardson really amps up September's Harper's Bazaar issue by doing a Michael Jackson inspired photo shoot. I think part of Deyn's appeal is that she is such a dynamic model, because she really embodies the mood of the clothes that she is modeling. I don't think that Michael Jackson pose below could be faked!

Agyness Deyn was born in England and became the next big model when she was caught shopping with fashion designer Henry Holland. Henry Holland is most known for his fashion house, House of Holland. House of Holland is an up and coming women's clothing line that is known for being slightly avant garde and always fresh.

Agyness seems to be caught on the go with Henry Holland everywhere, and the two of them have a super contagious 80's revival style. Its great to see the muse behind the designer and his designs!

Rockstar Gossip Tid Bits About Agyness:

Flipping through magazines and online fashion sites I keep my eyes peeled for this model wonderwoman, who even gave it a go with music and supposedly played for Five O'Clock Heroes, a new wave rock group. Agyness is also well known for dating rock stars, the coolest of which (subject to opinion) is Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes.

LuLu*s Do It Yourself Darling

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

August
3
2009

Fashion is the name of the game here at Lulus.com, where an innovative staff is dedicated to the world of clothes and the pursuit of cute. One such LuLu*s fashionista, Miss Carlie Oxsen, is absolutely adored around the office for her unique and inventive style.

Trendy and creative, Carlie is our go-to girl for style questions and outfit inspiration. Below is a step-by-step guide to recreating one of our favorite Carlie ensembles: the simple men's shirt turned adorable and stylish skirt.

SUPPLIES:

1-1.5 yards of wide elastic
A man's button-up shirt
A sewing machine
Straight pins
Scissors

DIRECTIONS:

1. Buy a man's dress shirt (steal from boyfriend or visit your local thrift store....)

2. Cut a straight line across shirt, beginning right below sleeves of shirt.

3. Measure a piece of elastic around your waste where you would like the skirt to sit (Leave 1 inch of length for overlap.)

4. Unbutton bottom half of shirt and lay out flat.

5. Stretch the cut piece of elastic to fit the length of the shirt.

6. While holding elastic completely stretched out pin the shirt to the elastic. Place one straight pin every 3 inches.

7. Sew elastic to shirt (sew top and bottom of elastic).

8. Sew on one button over the elastic on the button side of shirt.

9. Cut a slit in the opposite end of the elastic to fit the button 10 cut off any excess length of elastic.

10. Sport your new skirt on your next outing, and be prepared for showering of compliments!

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Hot Trend: Men's Style Blazers for Women

Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

July
24
2009

C'mon girls - we know you love to borrow clothes from your guy every now and again. A pair of suspenders, that old t-shirt you use as a nightgown...and of course his blazer. Now, you can have a boyfriend blazer of your own - with or without the guy.

Men's style blazers for women are hot this season. Slightly loose fitting and chic all around, these blazers offer a casual cool look for style lovin' ladies. Models on the runway, celebs on the go and now Lulus.com have all indulged in the boyfriend blazer trend.

While a black blazer may scream formal attire, it's easy to make this look casual and fit for a day at the office or out on the town, either day or night. Pair the blazer with a cute blouse, some chunky jewelry, a pair of skinny jeans and cute flats for a perfect daytime look. For a more dressy night out, put the blazer over a form fitting dress with some sexy pumps.

Check out our website today to view our unbelievably chic Suit Up Blazer in Black [sold out!] and you'll be quite the trend savvy girl in your neighborhood.