Fashion News Roundup: Week of Dec. 27

I was sure Lady Gaga would nab the top spot in every 2009 top fashion moments list, but Michelle Obama beat her with that gorgeous gossamer Jason Wu gown she wore at the Inauguration ball. And I promise this is the last “Best of 2009″ link I’ll post. [Time]

Hmmm…did I say no more reflective pieces? I lied. The National Post has a great piece about fashion moving away from high-priced designer labels to more DIY trends. My fave quote: No trend can rule. Wide tie or Cusack skinny, slim flat-front trousers or pleated harem pants. Just don’t think that a lot of manipulation hasn’t gone into why you chose it. Pause for a minute to think about what you buy and why. Then wear whatever the hell you want. [National Post]

I promised not to look back again. But I didn’t say we couldn’t look forward. Huffington Post explores 15 outlandish ways designers imagined we’d dress in the future. [Huffington Post]

A dressing room mirror may soon be able to tell you if you look like a complete clown in the outfit you’ve chosen — sweet. Five grad students invented Smart.Mirror, which uses Radio Frequency Identification Technology to detect what shoppers are buying so it can give you helpful tips on other items in the store that will complement what you’re wearing. [Richmond-Times Dispatch]

I’m super excited about all the turquoise coming up in spring 2010. Tulsa World shares my enthusiasm. [Tulsa World]

Women’s Wear Daily shows us why eighties crinoline will never, ever work on anyone who isn’t either over 25 or dressing up as Minnie Mouse. [Women's Wear Daily]

Ugh. Lindsay, Lindsay. It seems we have another line to look forward to from Ms. Lohan, which will include more leggings and little leather jacket things. Autumn 2010 for all you fans. [Hindustan Times]

Fashion News Roundup: Week of Dec. 20

The Los Angeles Times schools us in the difference between Italian and Scottish cashmere…and, well, cashmere from anywhere else. [Los Angeles Times]

This magical place Californians call Silver Lake…can I please move there? Specifically, next door to this woman so I can raid her Alabama Whitman-perfect wardrobe? [Los Angeles Times]

Air New Zealand has pulled out as the major sponsor of New Zealand Fashion Week. Apparently, both parties are in talks about continuing the partnership, and, with hope, this will be resolved asap so there’s no chance whatsoever of this affecting the brilliant, amazing Karen Walker.

Bored with the same old seasoned perspectives on fashion? Get a fresh take by reading some of Yougofurther’s blogger winning entries. [The Independent]

It’s time to get sentimental. The Orange County Register looks back on the fashion hits and misses of 2009 — two thumbs up for mentioning Karachi’s controversial fashion show…but really, can we encourage Lady Gaga to swap her muppets for a little avant garde Gareth Pugh in 2010? Come on, Lady, you can do it.

Are fashion bloggers finally sharing the same planet as seasoned mag editors? If you count 13-year-old Tavi Gevinson and her fashion week front row invites, not to mention similar seats for Fashionista, Fashiontoast and Fashionair, the answer is quite clear…and, apparently, angering many in the biz. [New York Times]

Oh my goodness, I love this slideshow that highlights the “new” kind of sexy dressing, which has less to do with bust-enhancing minidresses and more to do with Zooey Deschanel and Lou Doillon — hurray! [New York Times]

Project White T-Shirt

I am triple d-dog in love with this idea: Project White T-Shirt.

From Dec. 19 until Jan. 27, 31 designers from 13 countries are participating in a project in which each has the task of transforming the plain white T-shirt into whatever on earth they desire. The project isn’t just uber recession-tastic, it’s also incredibly thoughtful. After the exhibit ends, the shirts will be auctioned off and proceeds will go to Designers Against Aids.

To make matters even more interesting, these designers and artists are bloody good. We’re talking top-notch. Have a looksie at the funny video and enjoy a sneak peek of some cool T-shirt creations…like Parisian Andrea Crew’s take:

Andrea Crews

Fashion News Roundup: Week of Dec. 13

Yokoo Gibran reportedly earns more than $140k a year selling her pretty, cushy crocheted scarves, hats and mug cozies (hey, why not?) on Etsy. [New York Times]

Ungaro CEO Mounir Moufarrige resigns. Media outlets wonder if Lindsay Lohan — and her truly awful pasties — have anything to do with his decision. [Reuters]

Fashion retail has become increasing competitive. How does one keep up with H&M’s ever-growing roster of guest designers? If you’re American Apparel, you launch a collection of 18 nail polish shades — in fashion-forward colors like mint green and grey. [The Independent]

Fashion blogging is huge in China. And Wang Hao, the creator of blog My Boyfriend is Very Sexy, offers the best quote of the week: “The most interesting part of this work is I don’t have to look at those clothes in a professional way. I don’t comment like a fashion critic, I just see them from a customer’s perspective. That is why fashion blogs are popular – readers like the fact that they are free of PR language.” [China Daily]

By now, you may have heard that Twilight actor Kellan Lutz will reprise Marky Mark’s (or Mark Walhberg, if you prefer) role as a Calvin Klein uber-underwear model. What you may not realize is that Vogue is cooler than you think for “missing the Twilight train” the first time around. [New York Magazine]

Not only does designer Martin Margiela kick fashion tush, he does so quietly. [New Zealand Herald]

The Wall Street Journal calls 2009 fashion “ridiculous.” You have to admit, they have a point when referring to “power shoulders” and harem pants, but what did adorable necktie blouses ever do to them? And short-shorts with opaque tights? I’m sorry — now you’ve crossed the line, WSJ. [Wall Street Journal]

Fashion News Roundup: Week of Dec. 6

Oscar de la Renta unveils his pre-Fall 2010 collection, proving all things fantastical and ladylike will kick this year’s flirtation with grunge to the curb. [Fashion Wire Daily]

Indeed, Mrs. Obama looked splendid in mimosa yellow, but that hue is so 2009. Next year, it’s all about turquoise. Tommy Hilfiger warns us to mind our textiles — the color can look cheap on bad fabric. [Yahoo News]

And — in the spirit of 2010 — check out these £58.00 adorable turquoise sandals from Asos.com.

Claudia Schiffer is thinking of starting her own fashion line. Unlike fellow 90s star Kate Moss, the blonde is more focused on cashmere classics than channeling bohemia. [Styelist]

Lucky Mag has some adorable ideas for gifts under $10. And I’m kind of in love with this Charlotte Russe beret. [Lucky Mag]

Christopher Bailey wins the Designer of the Year award at the 2009 British Fashion Awards. [Vogue.com] which is timely since Burberry is set to launch in 2010 the only item of theirs I can afford right now — a sports fragrance. [Fab Sugar]

Puffy winter coats usually suck big time, but blogger Natalie Zee Drieu from Coquette finds cute ones — including a Tahari for $198 — that won’t make you look like a rectangle. The girl works miracles. [Coquette]

Alexander Wang is the new Marc Jacobs. There, I said it. [New York Times]