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Makeup Artist Inspired By 'An African Face'

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:30:00 EDT

James Kaliardos did the makeup for Diane Von Furstenberg's spring 2012 collection and told the New York Times he was inspired by "an African face." Say what now? More »

Kate Moss And Jamie Hince Enter 19th Tabloid Betrothal

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

Supposedly, Kate Moss and Jamie Hince are engaged. According to tabloid reports, they were spotted leaving a jewelry store recently, so it must be true! Can't you see this is the body language of a newly engaged couple?

Ubiquitous Bono Models For Vuitton With Wife Ali Hewson

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:50:00 EDT

Bono and Ali Hewson star in the newest of Louis Vuitton's "core values" ads. The couple, who were shot in South Africa, wear clothing by Edun, Hewson's sustainable fashion line. LVMH owns 49% of the brand. [WWD]

Gwyneth Paltrow Continues To Talk Cooking, This Time In August Vogue

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:40:00 EDT

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Gwyneth Paltrow made the August cover of Vogue. At least this time, they got her head screwed on right. The cover disproves the rumor that Paltrow would be the September covergirl, leaving that slot potentially open for Halle Berry. [JustJared]

The Supers

Anna Holmes — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:10:00 EDT

[New York, May 25. Image via Getty]

Ridiculous Men Slam Models Without Makeup

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EDT

When this picture of Louis Vuitton's most recent show cast was posted by LOVE, it was unexpectedly linked on Reddit. Predictably, the majority of the 1700+ comments left by Reddit's overwhelmingly male readership are rabid criticisms of the women's looks. More »

The Dress Code Was Confusing At The Tribeca Ball

Sadie Stein — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDT

I'd always associated the word "ball" with, y'know, gowns. But what do I know? At the 2010 Tribeca Ball, held at the NY Academy of Art, Parker Posey and Jennifer Connolly and everybody else looked, instead, ready for rooftop cocktails. More »

Princeton To Teach Class On Books Written By Models

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:40:00 EST

So this ridiculously expensive Ivy League university of which I'm sure you've heard is offering a class in model memoirs. More »

Glamour & Quirkiness At Milan amfAR Gala

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Janet Jackson, Dita Von Teese, Chanel Iman, Donatella Versace and many more got all dressed up for amfAR's Inaugural Milan Fashion Week Event last night. Gorgeous gowns and elegantly eccentric ensembles abound! More »

Naomi Rocks Saris In Mumbai; First American Woman In Space Shilling For Louis Vuitton

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell stalked the runway like a thoroughbred in Mumbai for a charity show. Last time Campbell blended fashion and philanthropy, the supermodel raised over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors. [Daily Mail]

Alek Wek: That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles

Anna Holmes — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:10:00 EST

[London, February 23. Image via Getty]

Unknown Dude Bows To Runway Queen

Anna Holmes — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:50:00 EDT

Tyra Banks Worst Fake First Lady Ever

Sadie Stein — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:30:00 EDT

As previously reported, for reasons one can only imagine, Tyra Banks plays first lady in the new issue of Harper's Bazaar. This article reads: "Voguing like a supermodel, Tyra pays homage to Michelle Obama and Jackie Kennedy with pearls, slinky black shift and curly flip, draped against a Barack Obama lookalike and smiling at a tyke playing hide-and-seek à la JFK Jr. Banks confessed that if she were first lady, her Secret Service code name would be 'KMFA: Kiss My Fat Ass.'" Yes. Well. No further comment. [New York Post]
Tyra also says: "Michelle Obama, you're one hot mama." [WWD]
Don't worry, Vogue editor-at-large and python duster-enthusiast Andre Leon Talley (who famously stuck Jennifer Hudson in a hideous metallic bolero) will not be messing with the real-life Michelle Obama any time soon, rumors to the contrary. Quoth the less-than-jolly giant, "I think that Michelle Obama does not need advice." [BlackBook]
Michelle's also on the cover of Ebony. "She wore her own clothing for the shoot —

Alek Wek's Little Red Dress

dodai — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:15:00 EST

Paris Hilton Wants Us To Think She's Wholesome

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:00:00 EDT

The pictures of Paris Hilton playing with puppies and wearing one-piece bathing suits on the beach? Part of an elaborate PR plan, naturally. [Page Six]