Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra have launched a capsule collection of lower-priced dresses to be sold exclusively at Barneys New York. C&T Costello Tagliapietra, as the line is called, will consist of fifteen styles, all sharing key elements of the designers’ aesthetic, like jacked-up color and va-va-voom draping, but with more affordable price tags. “It’s a love letter to all the women we’ve worked with who were craving a more accessible form of our brand,” explained the duo. [Multivu.com]
It may come as no surprise that topping TIME’s Most Influential People in the World for 2012 is basketball sensation Jeremy Lin. But Alexander McQueen designer Sarah Burton, 37, has landed a well-deserved spot on the roster as well. Burton is one of two fashion influencers on this year’s list–Spanx founder Sara Blakely is the second. Other notables include actors Kristen Wiig and Tilda Swinton. [TIME]
Calvin Klein underwear model Matt Terry (Ford Men) features in Hercules Spring/Summer 2012. Photographed by Giampaolo Sgura and styled by David Vivirdio, a chiseled Terry appears with denim dropped around his ankles, flashing his red Calvin Klein briefs in all their glory. [Models.com]
Before she went blonde, the coveted Crystal Renn (Ford) was photographed for Neiman Marcus’ April catalog channeling the iconic Jackie O. Renn was the obvious choice for the job, considering her striking features and classic beauty. [NeimanMarcus.com]
Crystal Renn (Ford) pays tribute to Jackie O. for Neiman Marcus | (Photography: Tesh)
