Men's Vogue
"He (Clooney) conveys immediately that this a men's magazine. He's the embodiment of the man we're talking to... someone who has achieved some success and is looking to expand his horizons," says editor in chief Jay Fielden.
Men's Vogue borrows the look of Vogue, using the same photographers, layouts, logo and even typefaces, but the content extends to finance, sports and science.
Usually, there's barely a difference between fashion and style, though that gap is emphasized here.
"The clothes are not right off the runway," Fielden explains. "They're classic and wearable. They're not super extreme European looks."
This fall issue is a test to see if the market for such a magazine exists. Fielden obviously thinks it does. He says other men's magazines are targeting younger and younger audiences, leaving men in their 30s and 40s without a magazine for them.
"We wanted a magazine regarded with taste, worldliness, authority, great photography and great writing. To take a magazine from scratch and built that reputation would take years, but we could already have it if we built on Vogue," Fielden says.
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'O.C.' spells fashion
NEW YORK - "The O.C." hopes to be the next generation of fashion TV, with young fashionistas eager to mimic the looks worn by Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson.
The Fox show, now in its third season, is trying to fill the gap left by "Sex and the City." But instead of sending fans to expensive New York boutiques to find Carrie Bradshaw's favorite shoes, "The O.C." is working with Amazon.com and Necessary Objects designer Ady Gluck-Frankel to create a line of clothes inspired by the show's wardrobe.
The Web site's dedicated section features 12 pieces, including extended-tab gauchos, knit tops adorned with sequins and paillettes and a full-length satin peasant skirt that can serve as a beach coverall during the day or be dressed up with the tie-back halter vest for an evening look. The collection ranges in price from $38 to $78.
"The draw of 'The O.C.' is that people envision themselves living that lifestyle - they want to dress and look like these fabulous women on the show," says Necessary Objects designer Ady Gluck-Frankel.
Since the show's audience is so Internet-savvy and likes "retail immediacy," it made sense to launch the clothing line online, says Lisa Gregorian, senior vice president of television creative services for Warner Bros. Television.
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Stylish workspaces
NEW YORK - Fashion designers don't sit at cookie-cutter cubicles. The new issue of Domino magazine offers a glimpse into the creative workspaces of Coach president and executive creative director Reed Krakoff, Banana Republic executive vice president of design Deborah Lloyd, Delia's creative director Ashley Sargent.
Krakoff's modern office is always a work in progress. "I'm always looking for things to stimulate my eye. There's something really frozen about a still-life room. If I live with something for more than three months and get tired of it, I move it someplace else. The whole office gets redecorated every six to eight months," he tells Domino.
A large wood parsons table is the centerpiece of Lloyd's office. She says she uses it to bring her team together to collaborate on collections.
Sargent's space is filled with natural light from big windows, and she also has a big bulletin board to keep inspiring images in sight. "Nothing ever comes down; I'm always layering one image over another," Sargent says.
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Fashion's rich list
NEW YORK - Giorgio Armani is the wealthiest fashion designer, according to WWDScoop's "rich list."
Also on the list are Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Miuccia Prada, Pierre Cardin, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Yves Saint Laurent, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, and Valentino.
WWDScoop, produced by fashion and retail publisher Fairchild Publications, also points out that Kenneth Cole, Tom Ford and Reed Krakoff have made their millions through Wall Street by "inking sweet licensing deals."
Armani, who is the sole shareholder of his business empire, is estimated to have a fortune worth about $4.6 billion, which includes a 150-foot yacht and a string of homes in Milan, Italy, as well as Paris, New York, and other places.
Lauren is second. His estimated wealth is $3 billion. His salary and bonuses alone in fiscal 2005 totaled $14.3 million, the magazine reported.
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