WWD Wednesday: Remembering Roseland Ballroom

Lady Gaga closed out the Roseland Ballroom with her performance this Monday with her last of seven sold out shows. There has been so much history made at the location that started as a dance hall  and concert venue in 1919, turning into a hotspot for disco in the 70s, and then hosting popular bands of the 90s such as Nirvana. WWD is here to help us say our final goodbyes to the famous New York venue with a look-back at its maybe less recognized "performances" - the fashion shows:

Liz Claiborne for the venue's 69th Anniversary:

Tommy Hilfiger Fall 1999:

Versace Versus Spring 2000:

Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. Spring 2006 show:

Baby Phat Fall 2007 Runway:

Catherine Malandrino Spring 2007:

And Fall 2007:

Kimora Lee Simmons Fall 2007:

Alexander Wang Fall 2009:

William Rast Spring 2009:

What is your favorite Roseland Ballroom memory?

All images from: http://www.wwd.com/eye/lifestyle/last-dance-roseland-ballroom-shutters-7630916

WWD Wednesday: Supreme Shutdown

Sorry for the wait, but WWD Wednesday is here just a day late!

This week let's talk about the report covering the new release of the Supreme x Nike Air Foamposite collaboration. There were so many fashion fans lining up on the street outside of the Lafayette Street Supreme Boutique (over 800!) - that the NYPD had to shut it down!

Here are the shoes everyone was waiting for:

Supreme issued a statement via its instagram that the police involvement was a result of a concern for public safety and the shoes will now be sold online rather than in-store. 

Comments on the incident seemed to make it out to be a positive thing! Citing that it only shows the popularity of today's sneaker market and the related resell market associated with it. 

What do you think of the great sneaker shutdown?

Read the full article on WWD here: http://www.wwd.com/footwear-news/retail/nike-sneaker-release-shut-down-7629418

WWD Wednesday: LVMH Young Fashion Designer Finalists

One of these 12 finalists will be awarded, in just two days, with the LVMH Young Fashion Designer Price. The winner will receive a cash prize of over $400,000 and a year of coaching from the prestigious LVMH group.

Simon Porte Jacquemus for Jacquemus

"The label is the story of a man who wanted to become a designer and made it happen despite the odds."

Simone Rocha

"One of London Fashion Week's youngest talents, the designer has become a seemingly unstoppable force since she unveiled her first collection."

Gabriele Colangelo

"Architectural, clean shapes combined with experimental, high-end fabrics are the trademark of the designer's collections."

Shayne Oliver for Hood by Air

"The designer eschews the constraints of high fashion sensibilities while pushing the boundaries of streetwear."

Thomas Tait

"The designer, who at 24 was the youngest student to complete the Central Saint Martins women's wear master's degree program, is evolving in myriad ways."

Tina and Nikita Sutradhar for Miuniku

"It's been a short road from total obscurity in Mumbai, where the sisters are based, to the innermost sanctum of Paris fashion last month for the semifinals."

Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty for Suno

"The label has evolved from a quirky, print-heavy collection dedicated to supporting artisans in Kenya to a design-driven darling of the fashion community."

Vika Gazinskaya

"The designer's namesake collection made its debut at Paris Fashion Week in September 2011."

Tim Coppens

"The designer already had a solid pedigree before branching out on his own three years ago."

Julien Dossena for Atto

"After four years as senior designer of Balenciaga's ready-to-wear collections, Dossena in 2013 set up his own label, naming it after his father."

Chris Gelinas for CG

"Two seasons into his line, the designer is getting noticed for some seriously impressive textile manipulation."

Tillmann Lauterbach

"His collections combine the savoir faire of some of Europe's finest artisans with the sartorial needs of a modern-day man who seeks functionality and fun."

Read full interviews with all of the finalists here:

http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/lvmh-competition-eye-on-the-prize-7616793

WWD Wednesday: They Are Wearing- SXSW Edition

Referred to as the "hipster mecca," the SXSW music festival has been known to provide some pretty out-there fashion, and here are some street style shots from WWD's "They Are Wearing" feature to prove it:

What's your SXSW style pick?

All photos from http://www.wwd.com