Celebrity Style: Chanel Iman at the Saks and Whitney Cocktail Party

 Model Chanel Iman wore a bright blue Prabal Gurung dress to the Saks and the Whitney hosted cocktail soiree.

CFB Photos: Serena Williams at Louis Vuitton

Serena chic in Louis Vuitton.

Serena Williams looked quite chic in a black frock at the preview of Louis Vuitton's 2010 Resort collection at the Louis Vuitton Lifestyle Shop in Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC. We know Serena Williams can be hit or miss sometimes with her fashion choices but lately she's been on point. And it doesn't hurt to have a handsome man like Common around either.

Fashion & Style News: Saks Fifth Avenue Takes on More Designers at Fifth

Amidst the nations financial crisis, the economy hasn't affected the abundance of designer shops. Saks Fifth Avenue's Fifth Avenue flagship has welcomed a bevy of designer shops within the last month including Max Mara, Calvin Klein Collection, Donna Karan, Burberry, Akris Punto, and Agnora.

Each designer shop has its own theme, influenced by the collection itself. Burberry has a contemporary British theme, while Calvin Klein has a bright, clean appearance. Akris Punto is trying out a new concept with a fresh look reminiscent of the brand. Donna Karan's shop has polished black walls, beige travertine floors, and a flat screen television.

Each designer shop is strategically placed in areas where there high-traffic volume and an atrium where brands are highlighted each week.

Fashion Week Events: Rachel Roy New York - Spring 2010 Runway Show

Feel free to me a stan for Rachel Roy, (hey what can I say, we're both Bay Area girls), but I am officially in love with her Rachel Roy New York Spring 2010 collection. Because I am indeed a minimalist when it comes to fashion--well sometimes, I was quite impressed with simplistic elegance for her latest designs. The colors are indeed bold, but not an obnoxious sort of way. They seem to flow well with the assortment of beautiful draped dresses, sleek trousers and tailored jackets. Put frankly the line is absolute perfection.  

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

  

 

The Rachel Roy New York collection is available online and at select department stores including Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks, and Bloomingdale's and boutiques nationwide.

Parties & Events: Saks Fifth Avenue Designer Floor Launch in NYC

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and Charlize Theron kick off fashion week in style at the grand opening of the new designer floor at Saks Fifth Avenue New York Flagship store.

For more details on the Saks Fifth Avenue designer floor grand opening see our August 25th post here.

Fashion & Style News: Fendi Has a New Leader

Luxury brand Fendi North America has hired a new president, Stacy Van Praagh to lead it into it's next era. Van Praagh's previous post was as vice president of sales at Oscar de La Renta.

Like most other luxury brands, Fendi has seen a dip in profit although the company's ready-to-wear and footwear sectors have experienced moderate growth. Beginning with the fall-winter season, Saks Fifth Avenue will showcase Fendi ready-to-wear in it's newly redesigned floor.

Fendi merchandise can be found in Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Jeffrey. Fendi plans to open a boutique at the CityCenter in Las Vegas.

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Fashion & Style News: Saks Fifth Avenue's New Designer Floor

Saks Fifth Avenue wants you to enjoy the ultimate shopping experience. It's newly redesigned $30 million designer floor in the Manhattan store includes 22 hard shops, 49 designer labels, and an expanded Fifth Avenue Club with 18 suites, a kitchen and dining area, VIP room, and a Josie Natori designer robes.

Officially the largest floor for designers has Tibetan rugs, carved-glass panels, travertine marble and distressed wood floors. Bronze chandeliers, concealed wrap desks, and copper arm chairs all spell high-end glamour for high-end clientele.

September 9th Saks and Charlize Theron will host a dinner party for designers, fashion press and other guests.

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