Nylon Blogs

Most breakfasts don’t require that you promise not to reveal who the special guest is–but then, most breakfasts aren’t with Fashion Star. Hours before the NBC TV show airs the season finale episode, I headed uptown to join Express (which, along with Macy’s and Saks, will be selling the winner’s final collection starting at 10 pm EST) and the top secret winner for some croissants and design talk.

Now–seriously–I can’t give away anything and tell you whether Cassandra, Daniel, or Hunter wins on tonight’s episode. But I can say that the winner totally deserves it, since I also got to see the collection that will land in Express stores and was so into it, I put in a personal order for multiple pieces.

And I can also mention that if you want to get your order in, you’ll have to be quick–previous designs have sold out in under 10 minutes. So bookmark this page so that as the final credits roll you can click on through to shop direct. Click here to shop the winning Express collection, the winning Macy’s collection, and the winning Saks collection.

Other not-so-shocking revelations from the winner? That Nicole Richie really is as hilarious as we thought. Bombshell, right? While you wait for the episode, let us know your predictions in the comments section below!

The Great Gatsby premiered last night, but we’re already turned to Mulligan’s next project and all of the other new movies showing at the Canne Film Festival this weekend. Justin Timberlake and Carey Mulligan will star alongside John Goodman in the Coen Brothers’ new movie Inside Llewyn Davis. It’s an interesting mix for sure, but with Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and The Big Lebowski on their track record—it’d be right to say that these siblings have actually never gone wrong.

If the script is as full of cutting one-liners as the trailer is, you can count us in for the full 90 minutes. Click to watch a dark-haired Mulligan in the trailer.—RAY SIEGEL 

Good morning, troops! We can’t think of a better way to kick off a Friday than with a brand new video from the one and only Lana Del Rey.

If you agree, than you’re in luck: The singer’s just released the music video for “Young and Beautiful,” her new single for The Great Gatsby soundtrack (pretty strategic for her to drop it on the morning of film’s opening night, right?).

Complete with tear-shaped rhinestones on her cheek, perfectly ’50s curls, and a massive orchestra backing her up, the video is a perfect example of what Del Rey does best: Simple, sultry, and totally captivating.

Plus, when you see the movie this weekend, we think you’ll notice a pretty strong similarity between Del Rey and Mulligan’s perfect, damsel-in-distress matte red pout. Watch it above and let us know what you think! -ALI HOFFMAN

On TV, we learned that there is always money in the banana stand. In real life? Turns out there’s value in them, too–to celebrate (slash promote) the upcoming season of Arrested Development on Netflix.

Yes, the fictional stand that has been the site of arson, stealing, and way too much Gob-on-a-Segway drive-bys now exists in real life, too. Starting today, it’s setting up in spots around the world. And don’t just go for the frozen treats: The show’s stars will make surprise guest appearances, which means you can fulfill that daydream of having George Michael take your order.

Things kick off in London, before the stand is heading stateside–to keep updated on its whereabouts, follow @ArrestedDev on Twitter (or search the hashtag #bananastand). –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

First came “the best besties movie,” where you ranked Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion as your number one.

Then we delved a bit deeper and asked you your fave summer camp movie. It was a close battle, but Addams Family Values came in for the win.

And today, we’re going full speed (get it?) with the ultimate Keanu vs. Keanu faceoff. Are you partial to Ted Logan of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure? Or maybe you like something more off the cuff (but eaqually amazing), like his role as Tod in Parenthood. But don’t forget Neo from The Matrix! Sheesh, we can tell this is going to be tough.

Let us know your vote for the best KR movie of all time in the comments section below–and tomorrow, we’ll battle whichever flicks get the most votes against eachother!

“I am Ted of San Dimas, and, uh, I bring to you a message of love.” -ALI HOFFMAN

To celebrate our Young Hollywood issue–on newsstands now!–we’re coming up with a list of old Hollywood favorites. That is, the movies that are total NYLON cult classics.

Heading into round 2, we asked you what your all-time favorite movie about summer camp are, and then put our 10 favorites to a vote. And now, we’ve got a winner…

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What happens when you turn 12? For most kids it usually involves party hats and birthday cake, but DFA Records is getting something even cooler: its own documentary.

The New York-based indie label is the focus of Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic, a 12-minute short film directed by Max Joseph (of MTV Catfish fame) and released in conjunction with Red Bull Music Academy that is so freaking good, we’d watch it 12 times over.

You don’t have to be a diehard LCD Soundsystem listener or Yacht freak to love the fast-paced mini movie, which covers everything from the label’s early aughts rise to just where in the world James Murphy is now (hint: somewhere that has fancy pastry platters and lots of peanuts). And you also don’t have to go very far to watch it, because we’ve got a free stream right here. Losing their edge? Hardly! –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

When Team NYLON sat down to figure out ways to celebrate our annual Young Hollywood issue, the conversation inevitably landed on our favorite movies. Before too long, we were debating things like which is the better cult movie (Donny Darko or Rushmore?), or which now-big star had the best turn onscreen as a child actor (can we all agree it’s Drew Barrymore in E.T.? No?!).

Which got us thinking: Why don’t we use you, our genius readers, to help us come up with the ultimate NYLON cult movies? So that’s just what we’re doing: Throughout May we’ll be giving you a category, and we want you to tell us what your favorites in that category are. We’ll then have everyone rank them, and voila! Instant list of must-watch movies.

Last week, you voted Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion as the best movie about besties, but this week we’re asking you to pinpoint your favorite summer camp movie of all-time because a) summer is right around the corner b) capture the flag is an awesome game, and c) like the camps we went to, they’re always filled with so many boy crushes. There’s so many good ones: The Parent Trap? Camp Nowhere? Wet Hot American Summer? Heavyweights? Sound off in the comments below–and then tune in tomorrow, when we’ll put our favorites up for a vote!

We first learned about Stance last spring, thanks to their beachy-cute fashion flick.

Now for summer, the premium sock brand’s stepping it up a notch (or a high beam?) with their latest campaign.

Check out their new “Contortionist” video above, which we think is a pretty creative and awesome way to showcase socks. Shop the range here! -ALI HOFFMAN

P.S. See if you can spot our favorite pair (“Durango Pink”), which look really rad with a pair of patent leather loafers.

Two words: Kristen Wiig.

Wait, still not convinced that you should see Girl Most Likely? How about this: Annette Bening’s in there, Matt Dillon is basically reprising his role in There’s Something About Mary, the Jersey shore is the backdrop, and Darren Criss may or may not get with the former SNL cast member.

Wait, you still aren’t sure about the flick, which comes out July 19? OK fine, then just watch the trailer and let us know what you think in the comments below. –REBECCA WILLA DAVIS