Designer Discussion

Celebrity Stylist Phillip Bloch on Charities, Fall Fashion, and the Trick to Making it Big in Hollywood

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Have you noticed how celebrities are identifying themselves with charities these days? Do they do it for the press? Or do they align with a cause to share their spotlight with a worthy charity? We asked celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch to share with BOYT readers his thoughts and insights into celebrity causes, as well as what he’s been up to in the fashion world. When he’s not designing for the red carpet or styling for fashion shoots, you can see Phillip interviewing celebrities on television, contributing articles for publications like Huffington Post and putting in his two-cents as a commentator in print and on television.

phillip bloch, fashion, celebrity, causes, charities, politicsBOYT: Please tell us what you have been up to, both personally and/or professionally.

Phillip Bloch: I’ve been signed on with ABC World News Now and I’m a contributing correspondent. I’m doing a series of celebrity interviews about celebrities and their charities. It’s called “Cause Celebs with Phillip Bloch.” It’s basically interviewing my celebrity friends about their charities, careers, and lives.

Style Advice From Oprah’s Go-To Jean Designer

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Ah, our jeans. It’s a love-hate relationship, isn’t it? Like our readers, here at BOYT we love wearing our jeans, but looking for the perfect pair can be frustrating. Some of us have more curves, some aren’t curvy at all. And jeans aren’t always that forgiving. But that was before we discovered the Cj by Cookie Johnson line, specifically designed by Cookie Johnson to fit and flatter real women of all shapes. With her summer and spring lineup freshly out, Cookie took some time to answer our questions about how to pick the right pair of jeans and the inspiration behind her Cj by Cookie Johnson line.

cookie johnson, demin, style,cj, oprah, jeans, trendsBOYT: Cookie, thank you so much for taking the time to respond to our readers questions!

Cookie: My schedule is definitely packed since we founded CJ by Cookie Johnson, but my favorite part of this new venture is being able to speak with and to the women—the real women—that are our reason for creating this brand.  It is well worth all the time, so I thank you for this opportunity.

BOYT: We love your denim line CJ by Cookie Johnson.What was your inspiration to create premium denim for every figure?

Celebrity Stylist, Kendall Farr, On Fall Trends

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Fashion stylist, Kendall Farr, began her New York fashion career at Seventeen Magazine and now works as a freelance fashion editor for titles such as Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire.

Kendall Farr has dressed a number of celebrities including Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Diane Lane and Uma Thurman. She has been a stylist for the Oscars, Golden Globes and the Cannes Film Festival. Best of You Today is lucky enough to get her input on the fall styles for 2010.

Trend Report: Girly Glam

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Where do you go to indulge your feminine wiles? Best of You Today recommends the hottest designer on the scene, Rebecca Taylor, as the first stop for women who want to dress girly, modern, and kittenish, but with a touch of sparkle.

Rebecca Taylor had a dream in life.  Ms. Taylor grew up a girly girl with tutus and fairy wings, and lots of sparkle.  She followed this love of girly dressing throughout her life.  Ms. Taylor attended the Wellington School of Design and upon graduation moved to the United States.  She had only $600 to her name but the idea that she could design gorgeous and high quality fashions that would flatter a women led her on.  Rebecca Taylor worked for Cynthia Rowley in New York City for six years.  This Seventh Avenue education was a springboard to Rebecca Taylor launching her eponymous line in 1996. 

Luxury, Style and Comfort with Calleen Cordero Designs

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Calleen Cordero devised her own line designer products consisting of luxury hand-crafted shoes, handbags, belts and accessories featuring funky leather and carved-wood heels out of her Laurel Canyon home in 1999. Her North Hollywood factory now employs more than 40 artisans. Blending her down to earth style with a love of high fashion, her work is a perfect example of luxury made in the USA. She recently sat down to answer a few questions for us and share her story of making an American dream come true.

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Bikini Basics With Designer Melissa Odabash

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Prior to launching her first collection, one of the hottest designers, Melissa Odabash was modeling swimwear in Italy, knowing all the while that she could design suits far better than what she was asked to wear down the runways. And so she did. Melissa created her first bikinis by hand and sold them through the boutiques of Milan. Within two years her zebra-print bikini had become the best-selling item in the Victoria Secret's catalog and the success of her line grew from there.

Melissa Odabash, designer, bathing suit, bikini, swim suitInspired by Italian fashion, her designs represent simplicity and quality with a timeless elegance and are beloved by celebrities, fashion editors, stylists and women of all shapes and ages.

Our Exclusive Interview with Adam Lippes

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What is the secret behind the perfect white t-shirt? Adam Lippes is the man to ask. Here is a 36-year-old man with a degree in psychology from Cornell and a love of art and architecture who turned into an expert on the fit, fabric, and wearability of the humble white tee.

Adam Lippes, stylist, style and beautyLippes started out in the fashion industry on a quest for beautiful basics. That search took more than six months and resulted in Adam and his team developing their own fabric, a bespoke washing process, and a refined-if-not-perfect fit for t-shirts. The result is anything but basic.

Q&A with Tibi's Amy Smilovic

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American Designer Amy Smilovic is an artist, mother, businesswoman and designer. She has traveled the world and been inspired by the people, cultures and textiles she has seen. Amy grew up on St. Simons Island, Georgia, and from there has looked far and wide to find inspiration in her art and design. She designs for her line Tibi, which is known for its hot contemporary looks as well as an elegant, yet casual, aesthetic.

Amy describes a Tibi woman as being in love with fashion; one who will mix high end designer products with budget finds like H&M. A Tibi woman “expects to be noticed” when she walks into a room. The line has brought forth a confluence of art, geography and great style. Tibi reflects Amy’s love of Hong Kong, Paris and Palm Beach. She is able to incorporate the best elements of all three locales into a line that is fabulous, no-fuss and effortlessly chic.  

Q&A With Fashion Savant & Celebrity Stylist Spry Lee Scott

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For years, Celebrity Fashion Stylist Spry Lee Scott has been slowly infiltrating the fashion and entertainment industries. Through the modeling agency Identities NY, he began working as a runway model at age 17. He strutted down the catwalks of the hottest designers from Tommy Hilfiger to Phat Farm by Russell Simmons.

Now with a new look, Spry Lee Scott is set to catapult to the top of the worlds of fashion and entertainment. Soon to become a household name, he is ready to offer the best services such as styling tips, fashion commentary and beauty enhancements (makeovers) to the universe. His goal is to make the world beautiful, one makeover at a time!

Phillip Bloch, the Contrarian

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Well known as an international stylist to the elite and a pioneer in the fashion industry, Phillip Bloch has distinguished himself among Hollywood’s A-list. But who is the man behind the red carpet glitz and glam? Best of You Today goes behind the scene to exclusively interview this hottest stylist on the scene.

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