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Milly’s New Runway-Inspired Children’s Collection

Oct 31, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

Milly goes pint-sized! Inspired by her daughter Sophia’s fashion needs, Milly designer Michelle Smith created a children’s collection named Milly Minis, a fitting name as the pieces are mini versions of her runway styles. “The Milly aesthetic remains consistent with my collections—bold, vibrant, smart and modern, with a little vintage twist,” Smith tells InStyle.com. “However, for Milly Minis, I keep the cuts modest and innocent.” The new fall children’s styles, from leopard-print coats to check-pattern skirts, are fun and festive options for holiday dressing. And you can be sure Smith’s daughter/muse will be wearing them: “We often wear pieces from the same collection,” Smith says. “Little girls love to dress like Mommy!” See more Milly looks get Mini-ized in the gallery.

— Sharon Clott

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Milly’s New Store Offers Custom Bridal Boutique

Aug 2, 2011 @ 4:00 pm

Milly designer Michelle Smith recently opened her first U.S. store in New York—a celebration in itself—and even more exciting, it features an in-store bridal boutique for those who want to wear the label for their wedding (and especially all of the rehearsal dinners, showers, and events leading up to it). Brides-to-be will find 12 limited-edition styles at the store, from short reception-ready dresses to long wedding gowns hand-crafted from silk, satin, lace, and sateen. “The girl who comes to me is looking for something that you won’t find anywhere else,” Smith told InStyle.com. “With larger companies, a dress becomes very common and recognizable. Here, you’re looking at a dress that might be one of a kind, and girls like the exclusivity.”

VISIT THE BOUTIQUE: Each dress is custom-made and cut to order. Shorter styles start at $365; gowns fall in the $1,000-plus range. To book an appointment with Michelle Smith or one of her consultants, call 212-395-9100. Visit the boutique at 900 Madison Avenue, at 73rd St.

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— Sharon Clott

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Gossip Girl: Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details!

Feb 18, 2011 @ 4:56 pm

On Monday’s episode of Gossip Girl, we celebrate Eric’s 18th birthday, and things can never go off without a hitch, of course. Serena finds herself forced to chose between Ben and her family, while Blair discovers that her magazine job is not as glamorous as she once thought. Here, Blair is dressed in an Alice + Olivia blazer and a Milly dress. Tune in Monday 9/8c to catch your weekly dose of Upper East Side drama, and click through the gallery to see the rest of this week’s wardrobe.

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— Caitlin Donovan

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NY Fashion Week Day 8: Liv Tyler, Oscar de la Renta and More!

Feb 17, 2011 @ 6:54 pm

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New York Fashion Week ends officially today, and it’s ending on a high note. Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana and Kate Bosworth watched the Calvin Klein show from the front row, while Liv Tyler stopped by Proenza Schouler’s colorful collection, which included this bag on the left. Oscar de la Renta wowed with intricately-detailed gowns (shown right), and Fergie, Vanessa Hudgens, and Michelle Trachtenberg jetted around New York to check out their favorite designers. Plus, which designer sent poodles down the runway? Click through the gallery to find out all the details from the last day of New York Fashion Week.

— Heather Viggiani, with reporting by Grace Lee, Charlotte Steinway and Nakisha Williams

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How to Score a Ticket to Fashion Week

Feb 1, 2011 @ 5:57 pm

If you’ve ever wanted to watch a runway show during New York Fashion Week, your wish may come true this season. Thanks to a few fan-friendly designers, including Michael Kors, Milly’s Michelle Smith, Rebecca Minkoff, Christian Cota and Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet, Fashion Week tickets could be yours for free. Each designer is hosting a ticket giveaway through Facebook, Twitter or online. Click through the gallery to find out how to snag your spot in the front row.

— Charlotte Steinway

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Lady Gaga for Thierry Mugler, Jennifer Love Hewitt for Heart Truth and More!

Jan 18, 2011 @ 12:09 pm

1. Lady Gaga will make an exclusive soundtrack for Thierry Mugler as the Music Director for the label’s menswear show in Paris. [WWD]

2. Jennifer Love Hewitt will join fellow celeb philanthropists at Fashion Week next month, walking in the Heart Truth fashion show. [Stylelist]

3. Escada named Israeli beauty Bar Refaeli the face of its newest scent. [FabSugar]

4. Kate Middleton chose her wedding dress designer! But she’s not telling anyone who it is. [People]

5. Milly by Michelle Smith’s début handbag line hits stores this week. [Racked]

6. Get your Blue Steel pose ready: Ben Stiller revealed the plot for the highly-anticipated Zoolander sequel. Think Derek and Hansel, ten years later. [EW]

First Look: Milly Unveils Debut Accessories Line

Aug 10, 2010 @ 1:08 pm

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Milly, known for its sweet frocks and ladylike coats, has branched out into accessories—launching both a handbag line and a collection of costume jewelry. “My goal has been to create a truly designer-level handbag in terms of design detail, quality materials and finishing, but at a contemporary price point,” Milly designer Michelle Smith told WWD. Expect to find hardware detailing, unique closures and Milly charms throughout the nautical-inspired bags, which retail from $275 to $525 and hit stores in January. And as far as the jewels go, they’ll follow the same theme, featuring rope-accented and starfish-charmed baubles for $85 to $275. Click through our gallery to preview Milly’s debut accessories collection now.

— Rachel Jacoby

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