H&M Unveils Versace Cruise Collection

The new Cruise Collection for H&M, designed by Italian fashion house Versace - featuring male model River Viiperi.

Arraying a series of sleek and refined pieces that radiates a more reserved and matured approach compared to its prior release, this new assortment is anchored by contemporary cut shirts, well-tailored suits, pleated shorts and printed trunks.

The Cruise Collection however will be available exclusively within the European market via online starting January 19.


The women's collection is both light and feminine, with berries and butterfly prints on dresses, tops, negligees, dressing gowns and silk cashmere cardigans. The women can also flaunt white jeans, bikinis and summer accessories like charm bracelets, print bags, ballet flats and high heels.Model Abbey Lee Kershaw.

The gentlemen will be treated to a collection based on fashion classics, like a leather-detailed wool blazer, jeans and denim shirts, alongside pleat-front shirts, either in cotton or denim.

The entire range is scheduled to be released on Jan. 19, and will be available as an H&M online exclusive.

January 19 - The Final Versace for H&M Collection Has Already Sold Out

The Versace for H&M resort collection — the collaboration's final installment — dropped today, although it's only available online in Europe. So, we don't have any stories about huge lines or in-store mayhem, alas! However, the clothes have already sold out almost completely, according to British Vogue, which reported just past noon U.K. time that there were only two items left in select sizes.

Fashion Group International Names Rising Star Finalists

Fashion Group International named the finalists for their Rising Star Awards, which will take place at Cipriani later this month. They include New York–based labels like Nahm, Wes Gordon, and Jolibe — also one of the inaugural tenants at the CFDA Fashion Incubator.

No cash prize is specified, but we’re sure the party at Cipriani, with Ralph Rucci presenting awards and Ruben and Isabel Toledo as keynote speakers, will be rewarding in itself.

Meanwhile, Ecco Domani named the seven winners of their $25,000 Fashion Foundation grants.

In the past, the wine company has supported household names like Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, and rag & bone. This year, their globally diverse list — chosen by judges like Sally Singer, Julie Gilhart, and Kim Hastreiter — includes not-so-familiar names like Correll Correll, Eighteenth, Haus Alkire, and Sunhee in the womenswear category, and Tim Coppens for menswear.

A little who’s who from WWD:

German-born twin sisters Daphne and Vera Correll joined forces to form their label Correll Correll in 2006. Now in its fifth season, Eighteenth is designed by Alexa Galler, a native of Atlantic City, who focuses on asymmetric silhouettes. Haus Alkire is a partnership between Julie Haus, who handles garment design, merchandising and textile procurement, and Jason Alkire, who focuses on the colors and custom prints for each collection. Sunhee, born in Seoul, launched her self-titled line for fall 2011.

Dakota Fanning Covers ELLE UK February 2012

Dakota Fanning, American actress wears spring 2012 Louis Vuitton on the February cover of British Elle.

The “I Am Sam” hottie looks fabulous as she posed for photographer David Slijper while clad in a Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 dress and a baby blue Prada ensemble for the front pages of the magazine.

With the inside column hitting on topics including Dakota's unwillingness to let outside perceptions influence her, as well as her younger sister Elle, highlights from Miss Fanning's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit ELLE UK!

On her youthful age of 17-years-old:
"I feel like I've lived a long time, but then I realize, 'Oh, I'm actually only 17.' I don't think there should be an age limit on an interest, do you know what I mean?"

On not wanting attention outside of her acting:
"I just want to be an actress. I don't really do anything attention-grabbing. Famous just sounds so pretentious. Who am I to call myself that word?"

On not letting talk about her physical appearance affect her:
"People are always talking about this person who looks great and that person who doesn't. It's there, if you let it in. I let it in to an extent. I just don't let it affect the choices I make."