10 Things We Love: 2.21.12
Tue, 2012-02-21 18:50 | by Lara Crystal
1. Spring 2012 Look Book!
Our Spring 2012 Look Book is out and the verdict is in: bold colors are here to stay. Channel your inner Modern Marilyn with these gorgeous gowns, frocks, and jewels!
2. Fashion Week Style Council
Our seasonal Style Council is over but no fear - you can still participate! Vote for your favorite look from New York Fashion Week to help us decide what makes it from the runway to RTR. Plus, we teamed up with ShopStyle to give one lucky winner an iPad and DVF case! Vote and enter now.
3. Skiing for the Long Weekend
Jenn, Becky, Lauren, Blaire, Erica, and Katie all were away skiing for the long weekend! RTR had the slopes covered in Aspen, Vermont, and Lake Tahoe.
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4. Tulum, Mexico
Despite being called a "Hot Spot For Fashion Insiders" Chondita and Anushka found Tulum Mexico to be a beachy hippie haven. Top picks for your vacation in Tulum:
Ashley went to see The Greatest Grid at the Museum of the City of NY this past weekend which features the original documents that mapped out Manhattan.
Support our friends at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a night of music, dancing, gambling, incredible prizes and much more. Nothing to wear? Rent your gown by entering BLACKTIE10 at checkout to save 10% off your designer dress or accessory rental. A portion of the proceeds from your rental will be donated to LLS. Valid through 2/25/12. Reserve your ticket now!
7. Kava Cafe
Lucy loves this chic little cafe on Washington Street that has the best cappucinos around. It's the perfect break between shows during Fashion Week!
We are loving this Beyonce and Jay Z skit from the most recent SNL. So hilarious and Maya Rudolph totally killing it as B!
Every fashionista had this lip plumping Ultra Rich Lip Tint in her bag at fashion week (Lucy is addicted). She recommends going with the color Moore Nude (inspired by Julianne, of course).
Derek loves the new Florence and The Machine album that can help calm him during the crazy busy time that is fashion and market week. Flo is also his style muse for Fall 2012!
5. The Greatest Grid
6. Black Tie & Black Jack
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8. Beyonce SNL Skit
9. Clarks Botanicals Lip Tint
10. New Florence + The Machine Album
Street Style from New York Fashion Week
Tue, 2012-02-21 17:39 | by Lara CrystalIt's no secret that to be noticed at NYFW, you have to bring your street style a-game. These front-row regulars work the season's hottest trends and we break down how to get the look for your next event.
Tuesday Tip: Contour Like a Pro
Tue, 2012-02-21 15:24 | by Lara Crystal
Friday Fashion Fun: Anna Sui for Coach, Accessories from Narciso, and Our Favorite Fashion Week Celeb
Fri, 2012-02-17 11:42 | by Lara Crystal
Anna Sui Collaborates with Coach
The brand has tapped the iconic American designer to put her spin on their classic duffle bag. The collection will debut this Fall online and in Coach boutiques. [WWD]
Narciso Rodriguez Debuts Accessories
At Tuesday's New York show, Narciso wowed the fashion week crowd with the new shoes and handbags in his fall collection. In mixed precious materials and geometric shapes, we're sure to see some of these on fashion fans come Fall. [Style.com]
Joan Rivers at Badgley Mischka
Our buyer Derek gasped so loud we thought something was wrong, but when we saw who it was, we understood. Joan Rivers strutted (literally) into Badgley Mischka to lively applause - and It. Was. Awesome. [The Cut]
Style Awards: Statuesque in Silver
Fri, 2012-02-17 09:34 | by Lara CrystalCongrats to this week's Style Awards winner, Kim! She looks statuesque in the David Meister Your Royal Highness Dress. Our Facebook Fans thought she looked radiant and we love how she went with gorgeous, wavy locks. Wear this one-shouldered style for your next formal event this Spring!
RTR's Valentine's Day Playlist
Tue, 2012-02-14 19:28 | by Lara Crystal
1. Lessons in Love- Kaskade ft. Neon Trees
2. You've got the Love remix- Florence and the Machine- Toolroom Records Ibiza
3. Who Am I living for?- Katy Perry
4. Me and You- Nero
5. Pressure- Alesso Remix Nadia Ali
6. Bad Romance- Skrillex Remix Lady Gaga
7. Sexy and I know it- LMFAO
8. Call Your Girlfriend- Kaskade Remix-Robyn
9. International Love- Pitbull ft. Chris Brown
10. We Found Love- Rihanna
11. Cinema- Skrillex Remix Benny Benassi
12. Little Bad Girl- David Guetta
Tuesday Tip: Be Mine
Tue, 2012-02-14 15:43 | by Lara CrystalIt's here, the ultimate date night! Whether you're out for a romantic dinner or fun night on the town with your best girlfriends, Valentine's Day dressing is the perfect time to play up your femininity by going sexy or sweet!
10 Things We Love 2.13.12
Mon, 2012-02-13 19:23 | by Lara Crystal1 LA Pop-Up Shop!
Today and this weekend we held our FIRST ever Pop-Up Shop in LA at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood! From champagne and cupcakes to our fabulous dresses and accessories, it has been such a blast. We love meeting our West coast fans and customers, and they loved trying on RTR dresses in person and being able to rent directly from our Pop-Up! Plus, Kendall and Kylie Jenner stopped by to pick out their Valentine's Day outfits (they particularly loved the Herves!). Thank you to all who came!
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2 Harvard Business School Case
Back to where it all began - hbs - with our founding team to launch the hbs case on Rent the Runway! It was taught to all 900 first years and hopefully many of them will want to join us in the west village post graduation. Amazing what 2.5 years can do! - Jenn
3 New York Fashion Week!
New York Fashion Week is underway and we've seen some incredible shows so far. Make sure to participate in our Style Council on Facebook so you can help choose the styles that make it from the runway to RTR! Check out Derek's tips for surviving Fashion Month, as he dubs it.
4 Last Chance Clearance Sale Markdowns!
We just made final markdowns on our clearance sale. Now's your chance to make a favorite designer dress and accessory part of your permanent collection!
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5 Adele
One of our favorite artists, Adele, toally killed it last night at the Grammys. Looking fabulous as ever she snagged 6 wins, not to mention landing the cover of March Vogue!
6 Whitney Houston
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Whitney Houston's death this past Saturday. An incredible talent, inspiration, and person, she will live on through her legendary music. Lucy specifically remembers assisting dressing her for the 1996 cover of Harper's Bazaar, in which she listened to her sing. "Inspirational is an understatement" she says.
7 The Vow
Heather went to go see The Vow this past weekend and it was the perfect pre-Valentine's Day movie. Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams have insane chemistry, and they had her tearing up the whole time!
8 NY Knicks
Many of us at RTR, being NY natives, couldn't be more excited about the Knicks finally stepping their game up. With the help of J-Lin they've won their past 5 games and beaten the Lakers!!
9 UCB East
Kevin loves catching improve at the relatively new UCB East. They have nightly shows and feature some of NYC's up and coming comedians.
10 The Walking Dead
The suspense-filled AMC zombie apocalypse series returned Sunday night for it's mid-season premiere. Though not typically a fan of the undead, the suspense, drama and hot lead actors have Melissa hooked!
Derek's Tips for Fashion Week
Sun, 2012-02-12 16:47 | by Lara Crystal100 designers, 40 fashion shows and 3 cities...yes, Fashion Month (New York, Milan, Paris) is upon us. How does the Fashion team do it all? Below are our Head Merchant Derek's tips for navigating this busy season.
1. Vitamins - Make sure you take your fashion week vitamins: C , B and gallons of 5 hour energy.
2. For Chinese New Year the tradition is to buy new shoes, so for Fashion Week the tradition is to buy a new bag. Something functional (big and black ) and stylish (Prada and YSL) are important points to consider.
3. Planning your transportation from show to show to market and back to the office again takes serious pre-planning. Luckily hiring a helicopter pilot is easier than you think and can get you from Lincoln center to the meatpacking district in under 10 minutes.
4. Avoid unsustainable wardrobe concepts.
5. With over 100 designers showing and limited time slots you are bound to get double booked. To avoid disappointing a designer, hire a body double to sit in your front row seat. Sunglasses paired with an indentical dress rental from RTR and no one will be the wiser.
Style Awards: Flirty in Fuchsia
Fri, 2012-02-10 14:14 | by Lara CrystalCongrats to this week's Style Awards winner, Bailey! She looks fun in flirty in this Shoshanna one-shouldered dress. We love how she added a belt to accentuate her waist. Our Facebook fans loved her whole outfit!
Style Spotlight: Camilla Belle
Tue, 2012-02-07 20:06 | by Lara CrystalCamilla Belle hasn't been very present in the film world as of late but there's been no shortage of her at fashion events. Designers love the it girl and it's no question that her good looks and charm contribute to her effortlessly chic vibe. We love how she isn't afraid to experiment with color and fashion forward styles; see below for some of our favorites!
Camilla rocks this beautifully cut marigold gown with poise and grace. Pairing with simple, complementary jewelry is key as to not overwhelm the gorgeous color. We recommend taking advantage of the mild winter we've been having and rock this spring-like Badgley Mischka dress. The ruffled bodice is perfect for a night of dancing and not to mention super comfortable!
Green goddess is the only way to describe how stunning Camilla is in this hue. Her light eyes pop and her hair has never looked sleeker. Go for a similar, one-shouldered look with this Milly frock that will have others green with envy when you walk into the room. Pair with simple earrings like Camille or wear a statement, jeweled necklace to spice it up.
You can't go wrong in ravishing red (seriously can this girl do no wrong) and especially not with Jason Wu on your arm. You'll have no problem wowing the crowd in this insane Badgley Mischka Chiffon Gown. The sweetheart neckline and ruched bodice are very flattering and will give you a gorgeous silhouette.
Spotted: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Tue, 2012-02-07 10:53 | by Lara CrystalSarah Michelle Gellar was a guest on The Late Show with David Letterman last night and sported our Haute Hippie Gold Peacock Lace Dress! She paired it perfectly with a cropped blazer and peep toe platform heels. The 34 year old actress and Ringer star shows that she's still got it!
10 Things We Love: Designer Edition!
Mon, 2012-02-06 17:50 | by Lara Crystal1 Peter Som
It’s fabulous when something you love gets super-sized! I already love Diptyque candles—but a recent discovery of their large sized ‘bougie’ Indoor/Outdoor candle is fabulous! Its huge scale (52 oz!) gives it drama and it has taken center stage on my coffee table. It also comes in my favorite scents—Baies and Feu de Bois. I have to say this really is the perfect gift—to give AND to get!
2 Dannijo
I love to travel and take photographs everywhere. Below if one of my favorite photos that I took last summer in Monaco, France. I blow some of my favorite photos up and find cool vintage frames to hang them in. They always remind me of places I have visited. - Jo
3 Sophie Theallet
I love Aedes de Venustas, the best fragrance boutique in NYC. They have the best independent brands available.
4 Narciso Rodriguez
I love FD Gallery because you can find the rarest treasures and gifts there.
5 Erin Fetherston
Horsey is a horse-shaped attachment designer by Korean designer Eungi Kim that you can put on your bike to make you feel like you're riding a grand stallion.
6 Tuleste Market
We love "Flying Overseas" by Theophilus London (who rocks Tuleste like no other), a must for your playlist to keep you daydreaming of far away places and warm beaches during the Winter.
7 Sachin + Babi
We loved War Horse! The emotional bond between the man and the horse made us both come home and cuddle up with Coco (our King Charles Spaniel).
8 Tibi
Designer Amy Smilovic loves this blog that features gorgeous art and lots of handmade projects!
9 Gemma Redux
I was recently in India and after some (very successful) gem shopping in Jaipur, I spent a few days relaxing on the lake in Udaipur - one of the most majestic places I have ever been and a great place to unwind and get inspired.
10 Gryphon
Designer Aimee Cho loves the hand-crocheted alpaca sea-life shadow box from Oeuf. It's a baby-friendly decor item that mimics the look of the gryphon showroom with a sense of humor and whimsy for her son's nursery.
Behind the Seams: Cushnie et Ochs
Sun, 2012-02-05 13:49 | by Lara CrystalCarly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs first met as classmates at Parson's School of Design in New York City and formed their label Cushnie et Ochs upon graduation. Since their first collection in Spring '09, they've been Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Nominees, won the 2009 Ecco Domani Fashion Fund Award, and even dressed Michelle Obama! See below for our interview with the duo to find out their favorite piece of clothing, plans for Valentine's Day, and more!
How would each of you describe your personal style?
MO: Minimalist gangster
CC: Clean rock n roll
You recently dressed one of the most important woman in the world, Michelle
Obama. What was that like?
MO- It was such an incredible honor
CC- It was very surreal watching her on TV in our dress. It was a very
exciting moment.
Any Valentine's Day plans?
CC - Catching up on much needed sleep after our show
MO - And attending our friend Bibhu Mohapatra.
What is your favorite article of clothing?
MO - A cashmere sweater from FW11 collection
CC - Our fur coat from our Fall 11
What advice would you like to give aspiring designers?
CC- Intern and learn from the industry as much as you can
MO - Maintain communication and relationships with those you meet in the
industry
Their inspiration board for their Prefall Collection, in which the duo found inspiration in the 1967 French classic film Belle de Jour, starring Catherine Deneuve.
Derek's Tips for Staying Fashionable for the Super Bowl
Fri, 2012-02-03 18:27 | by Lara CrystalListen up ladies! Whether your boyfriend is football obsessed or you're a lifelong New York Giants fan, there's a good chance you'll be tuning into the Super Bowl this Sunday. Our head buyer Derek gives his top 5 fun(ny) tips for staying fashionable for the biggest sporting event of the year.
Friday Fashion Fun: Rooney Mara's Super Bowl Outfit, Prabal Gurung Ads, and more!
Fri, 2012-02-03 17:42 | by Lara Crystal
Rooney Mara's Super Bowl Sunday Ensemble
WWD asked a few parisian designers to sketch a Super Bowl outfit for Rooney Mara, who comes from a long line of football fanatics. We particlarly enjoy this one by Clare Waight Keller from Chloe. What would you outfit Rooney in for the biggest sporting event of the year? See all of the sketches here! [WWD]
Prabal Gurung Spring Campaign
We just about fell out of our chairs when we laid our eyes on Prabal Gurung's Spring 2012 campaign. Victoria's Secret model and blonde bombshell Candice Swanepoel went dark for the designer and totally kills it in his graphic, cutout pieces from the collection. We can't wait to see what he shows for Fall 2012. [Lucky]
Cut25's First Boutique
Yigal Azrouel's contemporary line, Cut25, celebrated it's first boutique opening last night in SoHo. Head on over to 129 Grand Street for your daily dose of neon! [Racked]
Style Awards: Midnight Beauty
Fri, 2012-02-03 14:36 | by Lara CrystalCongrats to this week's Style Awards winner, Giorgia! She looks absolutely stunning in the Rebecca Taylor Meteor Shower Gown that she wore for a charty event honoring the Children's Hospital LA and Children Miracle Network. Her sleek hair and smokey eyes complement the midnight hued gown beautifully. Congrats!
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Sexy and Sweet Beauty Looks from Dior
Thu, 2012-02-02 19:48 | by Lara Crystal
Are you the “Seductress” or are you the “Sweetheart?”
Bring out your inner tiger ladies and go for that seductress look for your man on that special day coming up with the help of these fabulous makeup products by Dior. Start off with the Dior Waterproof eyeliner pencil in Trinidad Black to give you that perfectly lined eye. Then pump up your eyes with the Diorshow Lash Maximizer to bat those lashes at him while you sip on some bubbly! Complete the seductress look with a vibrant and luring red lip like the Rouge Dior in Ara Red 999. With this look, you’ll for sure have that seductress look down and him wanting more!
Make that lasting impression by going for that sweetheart look on your Valentine’s Day. He’ll shower you with roses and chocolates when you show up looking fresh and beautiful. Go with a nude foundation like the DiorSkin Nude Foundation to have that gorgeous natural look. Then compliment your eyes with the 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette in Grege. Finish off with a touch of shimmer on your lips by adding the Dior Addict Ultra Gloss in Pretty Rose.
Order for Valentine's Day and get a special surprise in your order from Dior!
Valid on orders beginning 2/9-2/14 while supplies last.
Thursday Obsession: 50 Years of the CFDA
Thu, 2012-02-02 18:46 | by Brooke BrownOur latest fashion literature obsession: Impact celebrates 50 years of the Council of Fashion Designers of America with an incredible account of the CFDA's history by Patricia Mears, an introduction by Cathy Horyn, and over 300 statements from some of the most important names in American fashion. The gorgeous book is sure to be a coffee table essential and must-read for aspiring fashionistas. To continue the celebration, the museum at FIT will be hosting an exhibit next month featuring the work of about 400 CFDA members. Cheers!
Style Spotlight: Cameron Diaz
Wed, 2012-02-01 15:51 | by AnonymousCameron has recently been spotted front fow at the couture shows and now we know why, thanks to New York Mag! In preparation for a big couture editorial she'll shoot for InStyle, the actress acompanied the mag's Style Director to many of the Paris shows. Her ubiquitous presence was welcomed by the paparazzi and we loved seeing the different looks she sported. See some of our faves below!
Cameron looks polka dot perfect in this cap sleeve, belted frock. We love how she glammed it up with a blonde pouf and feminine makeup. Get her flirty look with Moschino Cheap and Chic's Ruffle Wrap and Dance Dress.
Cap sleeves and lace are two ways to get instant effortless glam. We love Cameron's floral look - get it with this Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Rose Garden Shift. This ensemble is perfect for a first date, anniversary, or dinner party!
Cameron's athletic figure is flattered by one shoulder styles that help offset broader shoulders. We love this coral color on her and this Peter Som dress does just the trick. The gorgeous draping gives the illusion of curves and the length is great for a multitude of occasions.
