Anna and the September Issue

So, everyone is buzzing about the most anticipated film at the Sundance Film Festival, The September Issue following the life of Vogue during the development of its 2007 issue, and its ambassador, Miss Anna Wintour. Who wouldn't want an inside look at the most sought-after fashion magazine (possibly the most sought-after magazine, period?)

The documentary, birthed by R.J. Cutler (who produced award-winning docs, The War Room and A Perfect Candidate, was oversold, packed to capacity and was only available for a total of 6 screenings. Word is, the film will air on A&E, (woo hoo!) but the date of the premier has not yet been set.

“This is very much R.J.’s film. I want to make it very clear that he had complete freedom to put together the movie that he wanted and it’s not in any way Vogue behind him telling him what he can and cannot do,” said Anna. Of course we know whose film it really is.

According to WWD, Anna showed up the premier, dressed in "a leather Michael Kors jacket with a fox collar, an Oscar de la Renta turtleneck, J Brand jeans and Manolo Blahnik boots, said she was 'channeling mountain casual. It is actually my first time wearing jeans to work.'"

Am I the only one who can't sit still?!
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CFDA Awards Winners + Event Photos

The votes are in! Last night, top designers and their muses attended the CFDA Awards, some in hope to receive an award--others for support. And the winners are...

Purple Glamour's favorite designer, Alexander Wang walked away with the well-deserved Swarovski Award for Womenswear.

"I went to work, had a couple of meetings, ate Thai food," he told WWD about his day before the awards ceremony. "I just want to hang out with my friends."

Congrats Mr. Wang!





Laura and Kate Mulleavy snagged the prestigious Womenswear Designer of the Year Award for Rodarte.

Well done! Since their Fashion Week debut in 2005, their collections have been receiving rave reviews and much success.

And I must say, I fell in love with those web-like knitted leggings from their Fall '08 collection.





And the Menswear Designer of the Year award went to...both Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders and Italo Zuccheli for his work with Calvin Klein (it was a tie.)

I personally would have given it to Scott Sternberg, because he's just that good, and I can't get enough of his effortless, preppy, American Sportswear designs.

Anyway, congrats to them both!







The Swarovski Award for Menswear went to Tim Hamilton...










And the International Award went to Marc Jacobs for his efforts at Louis Vuitton--rightfully so.

I don't think anyone else could have done a better job. The Fall '09 collection will forever be in my mind and heart.






Check out the rest of the awards and their recipients here.

More photos from the event when you read the rest...

Agyness Deyn looked rocker glam in a shiny, sequined Anna Sui dress, a vintage leather jacket and Marc by Marc Jacobs boots...

Anna Sui took home the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award...

Anna Wintour looked usually fab in a Carolina Herrera frock, accompanied by huge William Rast supporter, Justin Timberlake...

Arlenis Sosa was in attendance (I would have loved to see her wear a bra)....

Ashley Olsen looked stunning in this floor-length orange and gold number from New York Vintage...

Oh, Betsey...

CFDA's president, a glamorous Diane von Furstenberg, and Steven Kolb...

Jason Wu and his muse, Diane Kruger (who looks amazing in Wu's design)...

Kerry Washington looks simply glamorous in this sparkly Doo.Ri gown...

Kirsten Dunst seemed to be the lady of the evening in this fab Rodarte frock and edgy Nicholas Kirkwood sandals...

Liya Kebede in Balenciaga (I've seen her look much better)...

Olivia Palermo was there, in a satin, strapless dress. I would have liked it better if it fit...

Ralph Lauren and his wife, also the winner of the Popular Vote Award. Congrats!

Thakoon Panichgul was their in a tailored black suit...

and Vera Wang looked effortlessly chic in her own design.

photo credits: style.com, wwd.com

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The Best of The Costume Institute Gala

"Model as Muse" was the theme of this year's Costume Institute Gala at the Met in NYC. The Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss, while top designers made an appearance with their favorite celebrities and models, adorned in their haute couture designs.

"Exploring the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty, The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion focuses on iconic models of the twentieth century and their roles in projecting, and sometimes inspiring, the fashion of their respective eras. The exhibition, organized by historical period from 1947 to 1997, will feature haute couture and ready-to-wear masterworks accompanied by fashion photography and video footage of models who epitomized their epochs."

Here are my top picks of the evening...









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Off Fit: Parisian Style

This Off Fit is inspired by European style--specifically, Paris. Through research, I found that Parisian style embodies youthful modernity, with a touch of edge and effortlessness.

There is a debate on whether Paris is the fashion capital of the world, compared to NYC. However, a lot of NYC's fashion influence is inspired by Parisian style (think gladiators, tights with shorts, fur coats as a winter staple, boots with almost everything, etc.)

Neutral-colored wardrobes are ubiquitous there, with a pop of color here and there. Carine Roitfeld is the epitome of Parisian style to the epitome of NY's Anna Wintour.



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xoxo, Christina
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NY Premiere of "September Issue"

Alexa Chung looked fab in this off-white sheer number and contrasting black booties and a pop of color with a blue clutch. Simply chic.

And Miss Anna Wintour made an appearance in her usual age-apropriate, yet effortlessly stylish frock and neutral accessories.

Diddy, Cassie and Zac Posen looked hot at the after party!

Just so you know, the premiere for regular viewers is September 11th. If you're a New Yorker, the documentary will begin showing August 28th. Can't wait!

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