Breaking News: Marc Jacobs Leaving Louis Vuitton, Isabal Marant X H&M, and more

pictured: Jason Wu (left), Isabal Marant (middle), and Emm Hill (right)

The Fashion News

1.) As you may have already heard, German fashion brand, Hugo Boss, has confirmed Jason Wu to be its new artistic director for womenswear. He will be taking over the label beginning with a first trial at his pre-fall 2013 collection. The real deal with unveil next February 2014 when he presents his Fall 2014 runway collection in New York for the brand. We have a assurance he'll do a great job. No doubt has speculated.

2.) H&M has knocked at Isabal Marant to create a new Fall 2014 designer collaboration for the mega retailer. The exclusive collection will consist of accessories, womenswear designs, and the designer's first ever attempt at menswear. This will be something to look forward to. It also be of great benefit to get another designer not many are familiar with to be exposed to the world. Expect to see the casual parisian - the way French people do it.The collection will be available beginning November 14. 

3.) Emma Hill, ex-creative director of Mulberry, announced her departure from Mulberry. The brand was making great achievements under her work, but the question here is who will take over her job now?

4.) Saint Laurent has announced its first sunglasses collection. While most of it may be black, the new Saint Laurent color, sunglasses don't look that bad. But for the price range between $290 - $360, I may just stick with my lovely Ray-Bans. (High Snobiety)

5.) Marc Jacobs could be on his way out of Louis Vuitton. His done such an incredible job building the reputation of the brand globally that it would be depressing to see him go. If he were to go, there are speculations that he could become the next designer for Coach. Wonder how that would work out? Oh, and Nicholas Ghesquiere could return back to the fashion world as the designer for Louis Vuitton? Things are getting hot in here. (Refinery 29)

The Celebrity News
Robert Pattinson has become the new face of Dior Homme fragrance. I guess that makes it another competition for models to book another fragrance ad. (Just Jared)

Technology -  On Social Media
Facebook has just added its new #hashtag search function.  Get ready to see an inundation of #'s all over Facebook. Now finding your lover cheating on you will be much more easier. #cheater (ABC News)

Other Entertaining News
A dude spends $5,000 in cosmetic surgery to look more like Ryan Gosling. Do you see a resemblance now? (Huffington Post)

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Saint Laurent Sold Out

Several of these Saint Laurent spring pieces have already sold at various retailers, and are having to make a second order to keep in stock. The classic fedoras in rabbit fur have been a big hit.

Hedi Slimane may be by now the most talked about designer in the fashion world. Since his debut as the new creative director for Saint Laurent Paris, the negative critics for his work at the house have not stopped following him. His debut for his Spring/Summer 2013 collection was criticized as a horrendous mockery to the legend of Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent. In fact, his two most recent collections � his spring boho and fall baby-doll grunge theme � received one of the strongest negative reviews I had seen in a while. 

According to a latest New York Times article written by Eric Wilson about Hedi Slimane�s new role in the world of Saint Laurent, Slimane was already expecting such negativity from his collections even before his debut. If he sensed this was going to happen, then why create such a controversy? If you ever happened to know something about its original creator, Monsieur Saint Laurent, his brand itself was quite a controversy. It is no surprise Slimane has gone back to the roots of the once acclaimed power house, but in my perspective he has keenly made sure it becomes back again the brand we all used to once talk about so much. 

To sort of prove my side, Style.com reported in the article that Slimane�s show ranked the second most viewed collection for both fall and spring seasons � more than 2.2 million views for his fall collection � right after beloved Chanel. Apparently, while Stefano Pilati was under the house, Saint Laurent never made it to such a high ranking, not even the top 10. 

Several retailers have already begun to sell Hedi Slimane�s spring/summer collection for Saint Laurent. And critics may scream disaster, but the truth of the fact is that the customers who are shopping around for this specific collection have a different taste. Sales for Slimane�s spring collection have rocketed over the sky. The sales have been so huge that most online luxury retailers like Net-a-Porter and My Theresa have sold out several of its pieces already. Referring to the article, Barneys New York sold 60 percent of its spring orders at full price. There were no discounts. I checked back recently at other retailers after the pieces had been sold out, and it seemed they had restocked another order of Saint Laurent accessories and shirts. 

I believe what was once a collection that may have �shocked� you, after a certain time, converts into the most desired collection you can�t get out of your thoughts. It�s like hearing a song you hate so much, which after a while you�re joyfully singing it over and over. It may be that what is happening to this spring collection will hopefully happen to next fall�s baby-doll grunge collection. The critics may need to calm their negativity and take time to indulge on it slowly and sweetly. I�ll guarantee you�ll see a whole different dimension. If you still happen to disagree, then all I can say is get used to him, because it seems so far Mr. Slimane will be around for quite some time.

And for you girls waiting for the end of the season 70 percent sale, I doubt you'll get your hands on Saint Laurent. Better luck saving for next upcoming fall.

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Hedi Slimane's Saint Laurent Paris Mystical Hats

Saint Laurent Paris Spring/Summer 2013 Brimmed Hat Shown in Runway

Hedi Slimane�s reinvention of the Yves Saint Laurent house (or Saint Laurent Paris as it is called now) was probably one the most debated runways of the entire season. We could say it was the most talked about than Mr. Raf Simons� debut for Christian Dior. For a fashionista who is fully devoted to fashion ought to know Hedi presented elements of the true Saint Laurent it once was. Stefano Pilati didn�t bring a horrible taste to the brand, but there were some magic touches needed; maybe it was those small detailed codes. Besides Slimane�s clothes, accessories (witch hats as we could simple refer to), inundated major fashion magazines. These hats may not be your cup of tea, but were very well fit for editorials. Take a look at some of Saint Laurent Paris pieces used in editorials. 

Jessica Stam in Saint Laurent Paris Spring/Summer 2013 for Vogue China (ph:Models.com)

Gwen Stafani in Saint Laurent Paris Spring/Summer 2013 for Vogue

Models in Saint Laurent Paris Spring/Summer 2013 for British Vogue
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