FASHION ROUNDUP: THE OPRAH STORE / IMAN’S NEW LINE / ERYKAH FOR TOM FORD / SWIZZ FOR THE GAP
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Oprah’s new store in ChicagoIf Oprah was missing something, it sure was a retail chain. The Oprah Store last week near Harpo Studios on Chicago’s near West Side, where you can cop many of her beloved “favorite things”.
The store is said to sell everything from $13 cosmetic bags decorated with pastel O’s to “a pair of Gianfranco Ferré brown crocodile ankle boots worth $300, taken directly from Oprah’s closet.
And word is, this store opening is only the beginning:
Steven Keith Platt, director of the Platt Retail Institute, suggests that this may only be the beginning for Winfrey’s plunge into retail. “If the clothing lines take off, look for more stores and a licensing deal with the likes of Target, JC Penney, etc.,” says Platt. “Oprah Winfrey is an American icon. If she puts her name on an apparel line, it will be huge- way beyond her own stores. If Martha Stewart can make it big at Kmart, [there] is no denying that our girl Oprah can.” SOURCE
IMAN’S ACCESSORY LINE
Iman is the latest celebrity bringing forth a fashion line. The former model recently launched “IMAN Global Chic”, which is inspired by her own travels around the world and personal collection of artistic pieces. With prices ranging from $59-$125, her accessories are for everyday women and according to her you are “never fully dressed without an accessory.”.
To star shopping her line, visit hsn…
BADU MODELING FOR TOM FORD…
With a new album releasing yesterday, next up Erykah Badu is a campaign with respected designer Tom Ford.
Vogue.com reported that the soulstress will be the face of Ford’s new fragrance, the name of which has not yet been released. This should be interesting considering Tom Ford’s other pictorial display for his fragrance. This may seem like an odd coupling, but makes sense to me, I look forward to seeing what he has her do…
SWIZZ BEATZ GOES GREEN FOR GAP
GAP and famed Hip Hop producer Swizz Beatz have teamed up for GAP’s new “Sound of Color” ad campaign in which various artists have been commissioned to write a song based on a color and an accompanying video is then made as well. In this video Swizz’s song is about the color green and features many fascinating elements such as car chases and clowns.
View the other four videos featuring The Blakes, Dntel, Marie Digby and the Raveonettes here.
53 Comments
1.
ILVW
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
WOW Oprah haves a store…. she’s doing big thangz.
2.
full time bum
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
alright erykah! her album is the truth!
3.
alysha
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
first
4.
alysha
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
ha ha damn u people…ok im done
5.
JaJa
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Is this a first? nonetheless, i love Opeezy (Oprah). Can’t hate a woman (let alone a black one) who’s running thangs…even if its everything! Gon’ head Opeezy! Get your monopoly on!! =)
And Ms. Badu, I love that chick! And that flick is flawless…lumpy fro and all.
6.
DRB
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Mariah’s new video!!!
http://www.islandrecords....6835&bcvid=1433966199
7.
DRB
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Mariah Touch My Body video!!
http://www.vh1.com/video/...artist=976&vid=212381
8.
KD
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Get em O!
Check out the Barack Obama ‘Change is Fresh’ tee at http://drannek.com
9.
J DILLA (REST IN BEATS)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Damn Erykah came back with a vengence and her album is going to be the ****. Madlib on production YES SIR!!
10.
FL Gurl
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Black ppl doing great things………Luv it!SHare some of that GREEN…LOL
11.
DRB
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Mariah video:
http://www.islandrecords....6835&bcvid=1433966199
The VH1 site is on and off with having it. Check it out on Island Def Jam
There is a unicorn
Laser guns
The funniest co-star you could have
& OMG at her body, especially in the last scene.
12.
SUPERstarshine
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah refuses to be stopped.
Erykah is looking very pretty in that campaign pic.
13.
Angelita
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Can’t wait to see the new Tom Ford fragrance featuring Erykah. Her album is AMAZING!
That Swizz Beats Gap ad campaign is very long, kind of weird but I actually like it in some strange way…lol.
I heart Oprah!
14.
brittanybeauty
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
GO ON OPRAH WITH YA BAD SELF
15.
Dani
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
some more so what music, i like the video.
yay for Miss Winfrey and hoorah for Miss Badu, that is so cool.
16.
Dame
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Iman line look nice
Go Oprah I see you.
17.
Chelly
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah knows how to make a dollar. I ain’t mad at her.
Iman’s accessories are cute
Erykah looks pretty…nappy bush and all…
Everybody’s going green these days. Do ya thang Swizz
18.
LOLLYPOP
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah is taking over the world’s cash supply! Gone girl!
19.
mphsmade
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
WOOOOORK O!!!!
20.
toya1
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
An Afrocentric women like Erykah Badu as the face of fregrance by one of the industry’s most well-known designers?? I LOVE it! Not too many sistas get shine like that in fashion (especially for mainstream cosmetics), so go Erykah!
Nice pic, too!
21.
kaykay6
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
go head swizzy! get me bodied…work my body..get me bodied…know you want my body…
22.
Such Magnificence
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
An Erykah B. and Tom Ford collabo???!!! Pure hotness indeed…her new album is great by the way.
Oprah stays stepping her game up while others are damn near killing themselves to keep up…get it Oprah!
Teaming up with The Gap is a goodlook for Swizzy…
23.
AVE ONE
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
WOW that current Tom Ford campaign is definitely a shocker. www.tomford.com
Can’t wait to see Erykah’s . Damn Oprah, that woman knows how to leverage.
24.
whatsgoingon
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah is truly living her life like its Golden. Erykah looks beautiful. I wonder if she has ever done any modeling. She definitely has the look for it. Iman is doing big thangs too- love those handbags. Swizz beats and GAP- this is just totally awesome. This was a great encouraging post.
25.
HIATaS
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah has a new store? I live near her studio, which is probably where her store is. I have to check that out!!!!!
26.
EMPRESS
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Long lives Oprah!!!
27.
real
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Erykah Bamonkey…Hhmmm~
28.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
>>>>> wow thats all and Iman is the shit my mom wears her make up well i wear it
>>>>> more and Jay Z wore tom ford t o the grammys so ofcurse thats great…
29.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
>>> i swear Gap weariners are “bias” (kanye) but they the shit i had well iw ant this white button down from there..
30.
Noelle Alexandrea Teague
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
>>>>>>> the song sounds like Wyclef ’s song with weezy “Operate on Me” which is nice.. i love it lol
31.
TRUTHSEEKERTRUTHSPEAKER
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
EryKah and Tom Ford Collabo is a Texas thang…
32.
AIJUSWANNASAY
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
THIS LINK IS SOME FUNNY STRANGE’ SH*T, pictorial display for his fragrance. THIS DOES MAKE ONE THINK WHAT TOM HAS IN MIND FOR ERYKAH…
33.
AIJUSWANNASAY
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
ONE MORE THING…
I’M ABOUT FOLKS GETTIN PAPES BUT SOME OF YALL ARE PRAISING THIS DEAL (BADU & FORD) LIKE YALL FOR GOT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IN “MAHOGANY.”
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34.
BashyBoo
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
YYYAAAYYY HOORAY FOR SWIZZYY I LOVE HIS ASS HMMMM
35.
The King of Meats
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
——Oprah and Obama are taken over this mofo!
36.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
I heard about the Oparah store last week, I am so happy,proud and everything else for her.
That’s a good look for Erykah.
37.
Martinique
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oprah is not playing around. I applaud her.
Good look for Ms Badu.
38.
Moe
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
I like Swizz video/song. Its very cool&green…LOL/srry.
39.
PrYnCeSs
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Maxwell is also reppin for the Gap this season… I was there last night and they had a huge pic of him in the window display…
40.
I AM ANTM
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Iman’s line is looking real good. Definitely gonna check the site out.
Oprah stays doing it big. Gotta love her.
I’m a huge fan of Ms. Badu, so I cant’ wait to see the pictures.
41.
one tree hill
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Swizz Beats iz teamin up wit gap………………wwwwwwwwwwwwwoooooooooowwwwwwwwww!!!
42.
Our history is GOLDEN
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
MIss OPRAH is doing the damn thang! Go head Ms. O you are the QUEEN of TV!
I ain’t mad at ya Erykah, do it girl.
Iman is so beautiful. I met her at Walmart last year. She is a nice person.
43.
Our history is GOLDEN
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Ok the Swizz Beats video is cool, I just don’t get why all these videos are so darn dark. But I do like the concept and its a good idea.
44.
Our history is GOLDEN
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Oh and that Tom Ford picture link was WAY to much TMI for me. Someone will like that but I hope they don’t try that angle with Erykah. I’m sure she will speak her mind like “yo I ain’t doing that sh*t man!”.
45.
EnameL
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
get it swizzy… badu… and oprah. ShhhhhhhhhOPRAH FOR PRESIDENT. i like to see people doing they thing. Wonderful!
46.
bonifant
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
>>>>>>>>
Who wrote that sentence? Yes this is a blog on the internet, but this is still journalism get your punctuation and sentence structure correct. I reread it like three times trying to figure out what the hell you were trying to say. There is no verb in the main clause of the 2nd sentence, c’mon have some pride in your work!
47.
bonifant
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
If Oprah was missing something it sure was a retail chain. The Oprah Store last week near Harpo Studios on Chicago’s near West Side, where you can cop many of her beloved “favorite things”.
48.
Dyvine
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Erykah CD is banging especially (Me) Trk 3 and (Telephone) Trk10
49.
Tata
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Wow, that tomford.com was a bit much. What do you sexpect from Tom Ford,
a picture of granny and her bridge buddies sipping on tea and cake? The man is
pure sex, and I love it.
50.
Adjoa
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Hmmm…not feeling Iman’s line…looks tooo circa 1994. Meh.
51.
tati
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 /
Yawwwwwwwwwwwwwn to oprah. this i not a retail chain it a suvunEER shop. Poor blac american people are so eazzaly impressed.
52.
MMIM
Friday, February 29, 2008 /
Oprah is a brand all in itself so I knew a store was sure to come. I love Iman and I look foward to Erykah’s fragrance launch.
53.
Greatestloveofall
Monday, March 3, 2008 /
WOW, Oprah, Iman and Erykah 3 AMAZING sisters doin it big!! LOVE those accessories by Iman they look stunning and elegant and not overdone.