Let the Games BEGIN!

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

“It’s been a long time. We shouldn’t have left you. Without a dope beat to step to. Step to, step to, step to, step to……” Try Again. Aaliyah f/ Timbaland

It has been a long time but Hotel Fashionland is officially back and just in time for FASHION WEEK. Expect the unexpected kiddies because HFL has a new staff and a new direction and we have such sights to show you. So sit back and enjoy as we go on that strange journey that is Fashion, Culture, Style and above all entertainment. - HFL Editor

Day 1: Fashion’s Night Out!

If you were in New York City last night, then you know all about the madness that is Fashion’s Night Out—a city-wide celebration of shopping and fashion. If you didn’t stop by the Calvin Klein Collection store on Madison Ave, then you may have missed the biggest event of the night. The creative directors of the collection Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchielli hosted fans and guests, along with NBA and fashion star Dwayne Wade. The shooting guard for the Miami Heat was on hand to sign copies of his memoir A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball. Wade was also joined by Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief, Anna Wintour, who signed copies of the magazine’s massive September issue, and Vogue cover star and gold medalist Ryan Lochte even got in on the action. We have the feeling NYC Fashion Week this year is going to be very different…..stay tuned.

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The NBA applies Full Court Pressure to NYC Fashion Week!

Saturday, September 8th, 2012

To anyone who has been following Basketball over the years knows that there are some players (mostly the younger ones) who have taken a real interest in fashion. For example, this was the first fashion show for Russell Westbrook, a guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he sure looked the part, in his red suede sneakers and wire-rimmed eyeglasses at the Richard Chai Love show.

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Kanye West’s Fashion Debut! (Post #1000)

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Kanye West’s genius as a groundbreaking musician is unquestionable, whereas his status in the fashion world has been, until now, that of an ardent bordering-on-obsessive fan boy. But let’s be real the fashion industry is not one based in reality or truth. Looking at this collection it’s easy to see that Kanye did not do […]

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The Cult of Kanye West

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Kanye’s show may have gotten mixed reviews but his front row has more STAR POWER than any show this SEASON. Anna Wintour, The Olsens, Lindsay Lohan, Jarred Leto, Terry Richardson, Azzedine Alaïa, Dean and Dan Caten, Olivier Theyskens, and Jeremy Scott just to name a few. Take a look at how the Fashion Elite came out […]

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Celine keeps it SIMPLE!

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Since her debut at Celine two years ago, Phoebe Philo’s legions of fans have gotten used to all things sleek and streamlined.  But for Spring, Philo is thinking about shape. “It’s just very sculptural, very three-dimensional,” she said afterward to the associated press. ”We accentuated the bits that felt strong to accentuate, tried to create some new […]

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Valentino receives the FIT Coyote Council Award!

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Some people Breathe Elegance it doesn’t have to be copied or cultivated it is inherent and standing close to the “Last Emperor” his presence is quite alluring his demeanor while calm and measured is by no means snobby or lofty, in fact he was warm and gracious to everyone and anyone who approached him both […]

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Love, Hate… Anna

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Protesters against Anna Wintour who cut 3 to 4 days from her schedule in Milan, Italy. On the other hand… Designer Lorenzo Riva had a slightly different point of view. Wintour at Max Mara / Milan.

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Anna Wintour to Milan Fashion Week-You have Three Days

Monday, March 1st, 2010
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ALEXANDER WANG: PIER 94

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Blogger Tavi (interviewing from front row), Lauren Santo Domingo, Zoe Kravitz, Anna Wintaur and the whole sum of the VOGUE parts showing just how ”in” this dude is. In a 60 second interview, Alexander had this to say:  HFL:  Anything different?… AW:  I made the backpacks out of the same materials […]

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THE PARISIAN TOUCH

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Carine Roitfeld is that rare type of editor that creates true fashion pages that trump creativity over commerce. Paris Vogue is such a rare type of magazine that we collect every issue for inspiration. Carine is spoken of highly by her peers so we decided to include the words of Hedi Slimane and the recent […]

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