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Some highs and fashion lows to report in today’s round-up. Let’s get to it. Timothy Westbrook has announced he’ll be hosting his next fashion show – on ice! – March 16. The show will be held at the Pfister, which is essentially his home base. According to a press release,  the “show will feature models over the age of thirty, male models, female impersonators, figure skaters, as well as ‘traditional’ models.” The “theme” of the show and accompanying performance will be “complexities of the pressure young people have to choose a career and life path based on the guidance of…

High times here at Cut Lines because its editor is, for the first time, excited to be attending Gallery Night. Shopping events abound in conjunction with the local gallery openings, so don’t forget to hop into a couple boutiques to browse the wearable art.  Diane von Furstenberg’s “Journey of a Dress” exhibit opened in Los Angeles, and I’m happy to say I can check it out in a few weeks and report back. It was announced this week that JC Penney is shuttering 33 stores. Macy’s also announced it was laying off more than 2,000 employees company-wide. Peter Pilotto is…

Let’s get right down to this week’s fashion business. – Business of Fashion has an interesting op-ed lamenting the criticism heaped on fashion bloggers who dare clutter up the tents during fashion month. An excerpt:      “But the way I see it, bloggers are fashion outsiders and that’s precisely what makes us a trustworthy voice: your stylish best friend who tells it like it is. We’re not caught up in the delicate politics, diplomacy and more-than-occasional cattiness of the industry. While editors can often be motivated by influential friends or loyalty to advertisers, we are free agents.” Do you agree? Leave it in…

After a long holiday hiatus, our weekly Cut Lines roundup is back. Read on. This is surprising: beauty editors are actually fans of the Kardashian makeup. In this case, the Sheer Joy Tinted Lip Balm.  Another surprise: Coach’s clothing line is also getting some positive attention. Local boutique Flagship is combing art with its wares in honor of gallery night on Jan. 18. Gallery night will run from Jan. 17-18. A young designer on my radar: Vancouver-born Eliza Faulkner. A Central St. Martins grad, Faulkner is  gaining acclaim for her use of ethically produced fabrics. And who can tell me…

After a long holiday hiatus, our weekly Cut Lines roundup is back. So let’s waste no time with pleasantries and get to the news.  New Third Ward apparel and accessories boutique Stella’s Trunk opened shortly before the holidays in what was once the Downtown Flirt location. This is surprising: beauty editors are actually fans of the Kardashian makeup kollection. In this case, the Sheer Joy Tinted Lip Balm.  Another surprise: Coach’s clothing line is also getting some positive attention. Local boutique Flagship is combing art with its wares in honor of gallery night on Jan. 18. Gallery night will run…

It’s a relatively slow news week in the fashion biz, but there are still a few tasty bits. Conde Nast is getting into e-commerce starting in the new year. WWD has the details. Chanel has acquired a tannery it has partnered with for the last 30 years to produce its quilted lambskin handbags. Business of Fashion says this kind of acquisition is becoming more common for luxury houses that want a firmer control on the quality of its raw materials. The Daily Beast has “Tales of  Bergdorf Window Dresser.” It’s a nice little look at the man behind the legendary…

Your weekly dose of local and national fashion news, through the Milwaukee Magazine lens. Tomorrow at 7 p.m., Marquette University’s Bayanihan Student Organization will host its 7th annual fashion show in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom. The show will feature six MU student groups as well as local boutiques, including Lizzibeth, Retique, Third Coast Style, Uh-Loor Boutique, Frieschsky’s Formal Wear and Francesca’s. Tickets are $12 at the door. There are now heels made with interchangeable heel heights (!). We’re evolving, people.  Olivia Pope, the lead character on ABC’s Scandal, has one of the most enviable wardrobes in television. The show’s costume designer…

It’s a mixed bag today, my fashion friends. I hope at least one of these stories resonates, even if it’s just about the pie. Let’s get to it.  Here’s a holiday guide to nail polish, because why not? Many of the shades stay on the warm side of things, with glittery and metallic versions of deep reds and oranges. Would I be disappointed to find Chanel’s Accessoire in my stocking? I would not.  This isn’t especially fashion-related, but it involves art, Milwaukee and body image, so I say close enough. The Cut picked up the work of Julia Kozerski, a Milwaukee-based photographer who used…

Your weekly fashion roundup has all sort of low-cal goodies for your post-Halloween comedown.  Mary Kate and Ashley Olson have launched two fragrances under their Elizabeth and James brand. They will hit Sephora’s web and retail stores exclusively in January. Jay-Z is also launching a men’s fragrance. Mark your calendars: On Nov. 23, a group of vintage collectors will be hosting a fashion show dubbed Femme Adorn III. The show is set to take place at The Hamilton and the vintage styling will come courtesy of So Passé, Brown Cow Vintage, Luxx Boutique, Bolted Vintage and Sunshine Acid Designs. The Telegraph plays a hypothetical game of musical chairs as it…