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Stylebook: Virgin America teams up with Banana Republic
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Banana Republic designed the "utility chic" uniform line for Virgin America pilots and in-flight and airport staffers. -
H&M's Home line, including bedding, is headed to the United States.
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For those planning to fly Virgin America, the friendly skies are about to get a little more stylish.
In honor of the airline's fifth anniversary, it has teamed up with Banana Republic to design new uniforms for pilots and in-flight and airport staffers. The "utility chic" line offers leather jackets, sweaters with striped sleeves, lined mac coats and woven shirts and pants for men and pencil skirts, slim dresses, trousers, silk print scarves, trenches and leather outerwear for women.
For passengers who like what they see, they can purchase for a limited time aviator sunglasses, trenches for men and women and totes inspired by the apparel for Virgin America via the airline's Red in-flight entertainment shop platform.
The clothes debut Wednesday at an airport near you.
Alfred Angelo bridal designer to visit Pittsburgh: Meet designer Marian Woolley and preview dresses from the spring 2013 collection at the Alfred Angelo signature store at 7204 McKnight Road, Ross. Brides-to-be can receive style tips from Ms. Woolley, an autographed sketch of their dress and up to $300 in savings on their "I do" gown.
It's 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 412-366-2014 to schedule an appointment.
Model call for Pittsburgh's Fashion's Night Out: Men and women 18 and older are wanted for modeling opportunities at Century III Mall during Fashion's Night Out, a global celebration of style to be held Sept. 6. Those interested can try out from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the mall. Women are asked to bring or wear a pair of heels. Direct questions to 412-208-0249 or fnopittsburgh@gmail.com. Information: styleandsteel.net. No RSVP required.
Vanity Fair annual best-dressed list revealed: The magazine's September issue salutes couples, fashion professionals, celebs and more who possess a sharp sense of style. Kate Middleton and brother-in-law Prince Harry (sorry, Prince William!) took top honors in the international women and men's categories. Other honorees include Jay-Z, Matt Lauer, Alicia Keys and Jessica Chastain. The full list hits newsstands this week.
New collaboration for Diane von Furstenberg: The designer has partnered with surfer-style label ROXY for a 30-plus piece collection of swimwear, shorts, totes and more in fun DVF signature prints. It will be priced between $38 and $88.
H&M Home collection coming to America: For a couple of years now, Swedish retailer H&M has been offering European shoppers homeware to complement its fast fashion merchandise. Soon, folks here in the States will receive the same treatment. According to Women's Wear Daily, the H&M Home line of bedding, table runners, aprons, bath towels and more will cross the pond early next year. WWD says to look out for three main collections per season, as well as fresh stocks of accessories every few weeks.
Lia Sophia debuts sister line: The colorful and classy accessories collection is targeting a younger group of fashionistas with its latest venture, a jewelry line for teens and tweens called "Sisters." Expect delicate pendants, lockets, friendship bracelets and more that will range from $19 to $78. Find it at www.LiaSophia.com.
Urban Outfitters bed bug scare: Recently one of the retail chain's Manhattan locations was visited by some unwanted shoppers -- bed bugs. But not to worry, everything is under control, the company says. According to an official statement from the Urban Outfitters public relations team, "two isolated bed bug-related incidents occurred in employee-only areas" of its store at 14th Street and Sixth Avenue in July, but treatment was "immediately implemented" by a third-party exterminator. In follow-up inspections, no more critters have been detected.
"We hate bed bugs as much as everyone else and will continue to be proactive in keeping them out of our stores," the statement says.
Rumors of new Victoria's Secret store cause a stir overseas: Not everyone wants a peek at Victoria's secret. The London Evening Standard reports that some upscale shop owners along New Bond Street in London are not rolling out the welcome mat for the lingerie store, a potential new neighbor. Concerns stem from what kind of crowds the store's scantily clad clothes and window displays may bring to the area. But according to Vogue UK, some nearby retailers, such as Fenwick, are denying those concerns.
The first Victoria's Secret store in the United Kingdom opened in late July at the Westford Stratford shopping center, near Olympic Park.
First Published August 7, 2012 12:00 am
