I was fortunate enough to run into Richie Rich at the Black House/White Market Fall 2009 press preview. I patiently waited to ask him the one question I was dying to know. Watch the video to see if Richie Rich Fall 2009 just got bigger.
Quick Hits: Richie Rich Explores Plus Size Fashion
Be still, my beating heart! Rumor has it (according to The Cut) that Richie Rich is exploring the possibility of expanding his newly eponymous line into plus-sized territory. “It should be cool. I’m coming out with a plus size, which I’ve never done before; that I’m really excited about,” Rich said. "Because a lot of the girls that approached me — and guys that approached me — are, um, you know, they’re not little twigs."
Damn right - perhaps our encounter at the press launch of MAC X Heatherette had a lasting impression on him (who am I kidding, but a gal can dream, right?). Either way, kudos Richie. I knew I loved you for more than our mutual love of drag queens, hot pink and disco balls.
In case you forgot, want to start planning a shopping list or just want to daydream, refresh your memory of Richie Rich Fall 2009 by replaying the runway video.
MAC Backstage At Richie Rich Fall 2009 NYFW
Key artist Kabuki (you might remember him from his creativity at Akiko Ogawa) created 4 different looks for Richie Rich's Fall 2009 Collection. Watch above as MAC Senior Artist Chantel Miller recreates the look on America's Next Top Model winner Caridee English. Not only does she walk us through step by step the inspiration and techniques for the look, she also gives us a glimpse at previously unseen products slated for release in Fall 2009. Get an exclusive sneak peek at a new green eyeshadow trio and two new Dazzleglasses. Are you salivating yet?
Click through for all 4 facecharts as well as backstage photos of hair and nails.
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Richie Rich Fall 2009 Runway Show Video NYFW
There are many different types of shows to be seen at New York Fashion Week. There are the established & well-respected designers, the indies looking to make it big, the celebrity favorites and the circus. I've occasionally been called a drama queen throughout my life, so it's no surprise that the show I enjoy most is the later. I love the glitz and glamour, the club kids and party kids, and really ridiculous clothing. Based on previous seasons, wouldn't that be exactly what you'd expect from a Heatherette or Richie Rich collection?
My curiosity was piqued as soon as the show was announced, with the Waldorf Astoria as the show's location. Would Richie Rich dare bring drag queens, plushies and outrageous celebrities to the posh hallowed halls of the Waldorf? Post-show rumors were circling that Paris Hilton helped secure the location, since her family owns the property.
It's true that the show was a circus - there were three entertaining performances preceeding the actual show, including a rendition of "Send In The Clowns" and a lip-synced new single from Kat DeLuna - however the clothing was relatively wearable. Quite the departure from traditional Heatherette yet embodying the same spirit, the looks made one question the necessity of Traver Rains' necessity. Aimed at the junior market, the line is expected to retail around $29.99, though I'm still not quite sure where.
It was easy to let the atmosphere and frolicking shirtless men distract you from the clothing, but just when you were daydreaming about being on a beach in Tahiti with the latest shirtless male model, a great graphic print or an amazingly wearable plaid coat was sent dow the runway, leaving me to wonder if Richie is trying to pull one over on us. Perhaps he's been genius all along, seducing us with glitter and gossip fodder, while subtly sneaking in great fashion. That's certainly not a seduction I would mind.
Not one to disappoint, Amanda Lepore took her signature stroll (or should I say vamp) down the runway, along with America's Next Top Model winner Caridee English, Tinsley Mortimer and Aubrey O'Day. Just when you thought the surprises were over, Pamela Anderson came charging down the runway like the spawn of Charo and the Energizer Bunny, clad in a gold lame thong swimsuit.
Enjoy video of the production above, complete with great music from Richie himself, as well as Kat DeLuna, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.
Music You Can Wear - Richie Rich Presents: Celebutante
One of the greatest aspects of fashion is it's ability to intersect seamlessly with other art forms. Richie Rich, half of the design duo behind Heatherette - has taken his party people attitude and network of famous friends to organize one heck of a fashion/party/glam dance album. In fact, Richie actually sings the lead single, "Celebutante". If you can listen without busting out a few dance moves, you should have your groove checked.
Tracklisting:
Filthy/Gorgeous/Scissor Sisters
Hot Girls In The Bathroom/The Dallas Austin Experience ft Sy Scott & B Star
Smash N Grab (Fashionista Mix)/Purple Foam
Get Into It/Cazwell ft Amanda Lepore
Sidewalk Talk/Jellybean ft Madonna
Other great standouts from the album include "Get Into It" by Cazwell featuring his famous transsexual girlfriend Amanda Lepore, "Native New Yorker" by Odyssey, and "Smash N Grab" by Purple Foam. This cd is the perfect music to listen to while getting ready for a hot night out. Promise.
Richie Rich Presents: Celebutante
And you thought Heatherette was just another PR circus
Everyone knows that New York Fashion Week is over, and the glitterati have moved on to greener pastures, but this is one bit of crazy that is unbelieveable. I admit that I was one of those actually invited to the Heatherette show that didn't get in--but that's okay because I was too busy photographing the famous and interesting. However, those more than desperate to get into the Heatherette circus took it one step too far--counterfeitting invitations with the help of Animal New York. Their website even gives you the scanned image of the real invitation, and tells you how to sneak past the overblown ego security.
Fashionistas, we know that you would die to attend New York Fashion Week. It's fabulous and killer at the same time (somehow, we survived). But make your way into the tents like everyone else: by having either a lot of money, a lot of the right friends, or working your ass off. Any other way is just pathetic.
