Last week, we told you about Opening Ceremony’s new collection celebrating the release of the feature film adaptation of children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are.” But for those looking for a more straight-forward collection — think tees, tanks and dresses — Urban Outfitters has unveiled their own collection based on the upcoming movie. With input from the film’s director Spike Jonze and contributing artists, the collection is a wearable mix of screen-printed T-shirts for guys and gals and colorblock skirts and comfy jersey dresses. There are also some more adventurous pieces, like animal track-inspired leggings and a printed, kimono-like tunic.
Unlike Opening Ceremony’s collection, which is priced into the hundreds of dollars, this collection is a lot more affordable: starting at $24 for the T-shirts and topping out at $58 for a colorblock jumper. Urban Outfitters is also celebrating the movie with limited edition “Where the Wild Things Are” accessories, like keychains, notebooks and pillows. The entire collection is now available at most Urban Outfitters stores and online at urbanoutfitters.com. As for the “Wild Things” movie: that comes out on October 16th.
Opening Ceremony is marking the release of Spike Jonze’s new movie, Where the Wild Things Are, with a limited-edition collection of merchandise inspired by the film adaptation of the beloved children’s book. The line features faux fur pieces for men and women, as well as Wild Things-inspired jewelry by Opening Ceremony favorite, Pamela Love. Still a little confused as to just how the fluffy wild animals in the storybook translate to fashion? Think playful and cozy hoodies, fur-lined bombers and parkas for men, and shawl jackets, fur coats and pouffy dresses for women. Then there’s Max’s iconic one-piece playsuit, which comes complete with furry-eared hood and raccoon tail.
The pieces don’t come cheap. Mini-skirts are the lowest-priced item in the collection at $220, while a limited edition fur-lined parka for men retails for $895. Check out the full collection at Opening Ceremony’s website and check out the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are below:
The Jen Kao show at Mac and Milk ended around 6:15pm last night, just as the drinks and revelry began to flow up and down Ninth Avenue in the Meatpacking District. We walked past a huge grill being set up outside Stella McCartney, though sadly, we didn’t stay for what we assume was a scrumptious barbecue. Instead, we made our way to Steven Alan’s store on Franklin Street for drinks before heading up to SoHo to join the crowds of people that were in line to get into Opening Ceremony (photo above).
Refreshment stands and an ice-cream truck kept people hydrated while they waited to browse the limited edition items inside the store and the designer-duds from Rodarte, Band of Outsiders and Alexander Wang being sold outside from the back of vintage pickup trucks. We picked up a couple ties from Band of Outsiders — a relative steal for $40 — then hung out inside where we caught up with our friend Hyden Yoo, and also watched as the crowds swarmed designers Philip Lim and Alex Wang (who arrived separately and stayed for less then ten minutes each).
The rest of the night was spent walking around SoHo, making careful note of the long lines at Bathing Ape (where Pharrell was working the cash register) and Intermix (which had a slew of celebs drop by, including Rihanna, Sienna Miller and Anna Wintour). We also stopped by Bloomingdale’s SoHo, though we later found out the big party was at the store’s flagship location on 59th Street, where Gwen Stefani held court amidst a host of other celebrities and designers. After a couple more stops — for more drinks and finger foods — we called it a night just before midnight. Still, the streets were buzzing and full of eager shoppers and fashion lovers alike even at that late hour. Whether the event helped to rejuvenate the city’s sagging retail economy remains to be seen, but at least it brought a level of fun and community back to fashion — and shopping in New York.
Opening Ceremony — the New York-based purveyor of all things covetable and cool — is taking its unique retail concept across the globe. The store is opening a location in the hip Shibuya area of Tokyo later this month. The new store moves away from the traditional racks of clothing method of display in favor of a “mini mall” concept first introduced at its L.A. location. A pantheon of designers have been invited to exhibit their wares inside a custom-designed “stall,” including Alexander Wang, Nom de Guerre, Band of Outsiders (and its women’s counterpart BOY), Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony and The Row. The store is also introducing its first restaurant outing, called appropriately, “Potluck at Opening Ceremony.”
Opening Ceremony is celebrating the launch through a series of promotions, including a set of short films, starring Sevigny, Jason Schwartzman and former Corduroy cover girl Jena Malone. Malone’s clip is directed by M Brash and features the telegenic actress prancing around in a golden field while Gus Van Sant sits intently in a chair watching her while also holding another Jena Malone. It’s actually more enjoyable and less pretentious than it sounds. Check out the film HERE and check out artist renderings of the new Opening Ceremony Tokyo below:
The store is set to open on August 30th. More pictures and complete details at www.openingceremony.us.
We never thought we’d see the day when Vogue editrix Anna Wintour would set foot in a mall, let alone a mall in Queens. But for one night only, you and hundreds (okay dozens) of other Vogue fans and curious fashionistas alike will have a chance to not only meet Wintour, but get her autograph (and nods of outfit disapproval) as she hosts a signing with designer Michael Kors at the Queens Center Mall Macy’s. It’s all part of “Fashion’s Night Out” — a global event designed to promote fashion and retail in major cities across the world. In New York, more than 700 shops and boutiques will be keeping its doors open late on September 10th, with special appearances, giveaways and events designed just for the occasion.
Barneys flagship store on Madison Avenue and 61st Street will be transformed into a street fair of sorts, with appearances by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (promoting their new collection for “The Row”), as well as Marcus Wainwright and David Neville from Rag & Bone, Thom Browne, Narcisco Rodriguez and others. Stella McCartney and Armani are serving up cocktails and special discounts, there’s live music at Bloomingdale’s, karaoke at Kiehl’s and Opening Ceremony is hosting a “garage sale,” with Rodarte, Alexander Wang, Proenza Schouler and Band of Outsiders selling goods made exclusively for the event, out of the back of custom cars. It’s the one time you can safely buy a signature Alex Wang handbag from the back of a dark van in Chinatown without feeling cheap and seriously illegal.
The entire list of participating designers and stores can be found HERE. In the meantime, we’ve already started planning our itinerary for the night. We’re thinking of starting out with a drink or two at Maison Martin Margiela and OAK, before heading over to Opening Ceremony for some shopping, a stop at Prada’s visual art exhibition and then winding down with a party at Pat Field’s. What are YOU most looking forward to? And who thinks fashion should have more than just one night out?
