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Fashion Royalty Makes For An Interesting Red Carpet

Jenny Zhang — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:45:00 EST

Fashion's glitterati came out last night for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York. The style at the event really ran the gamut—there were some fun looks, some severe looks, some risks that paid off, and some that did not. More »

Fashion Freaks & Geeks Attend CFDA Awards

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:39:18 EDT

Last night, the CFDA Fashion Awards honored the year's best designers, which attracted celebrities and socialites, looking to make statements of their own. With everyone trying to aesthetically express themselves, the only real crime of fashion at this event was to be boring. More »

Lady Gaga Called Anna Wintour "Bitch" In A Text

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:50:00 EDT

Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America held its annual awards show, a night where celebrities applaud designers and models are treated like celebrities and Lady Gaga wears even more uncomfortable shoes than usual. Gaga arrived late to the red carpet, where her sister Natali Germanotta walked alongside her. Gaga wore a blue wig and a Mugler dress with an enormous train, which she later removed to accept her award. Anderson Cooper hosted the show — and treated the crowd to photos of his child modeling days — before running off, as Diane von Furstenberg put it, "to deal with a Weiner." Gaga was dubbed a Fashion Icon, Kanye West reminded us how much he loves Phoebe Philo, and Grace Coddington presented legendary photographer Arthur Elgort with a special tribute award. More »

DVF Apologizes For Having An Underaged Model In Her Show

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST

When you're the president of an organization — the Council of Fashion Designers of America — tasked with asking its members not to hire girls under the age of 16 as runway models, it's pretty embarrassing when a 15-year-old turns up in your own fashion show. (Even if she allegedly turns 16 next month!) But that's exactly what just happened to Diane von Furstenberg — "in spite," the designer says, of having stressed the importance of only hiring models of a slightly more appropriate age, "to my production and casting people." Von Furstenberg has apologized, and recommends that models have to show ID at castings. Models generally begin their careers at 13 or 14, and there are many reasons why fashion shows are not the healthiest working environment for a young teenager. A lack of privacy while changing, 12-hour workdays, and the presence and normalized consumption of alcohol (and sometimes drugs) are among them. [WWD]
Oh, great! They're closing East Village institution/dive Mars Bar to build some more fucking much-needed condominiums, but not before Kelly Osbourne and Lourdes Leon had the chance to hang out there and pretend to be BFFs while they shot the new campaign for Madonna's tween Macy's line. [WWD]
It was first reported months ago that Michelle Obama was no longer working with the Chicago boutique owner Ikram Goldman to dress herself, but only now, after untold hours of reporting, does the Washington Post feel confident in revealing the name of the First Lady's new de facto stylist: 29-year-old Meredith Koop, a personal assistant to Obama and a former employee of Goldman. [WaPo]

Tim Gunn Saw J. Edgar Hoover Cross-Dress

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:50:00 EST

Speaking at the 92Y last night, Project Runway mentor and all-around great human being Tim Gunn said of Season 8, "I had never been part of a season of the show where I found the judges' decision-making to be more...incomprehensible." More »

Rachel Bilson Shills Sunglasses; Men's Wearhouse To Open Women's Store

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Rachel Bilson, the new Sunglass Hut "style director," posed for pictures in, you guessed it, sunglasses. "It's fun to wear [aviators] with something a little more dressy because it adds a little edge to your outfit," opines the actress. [People]

Natalie To Do Dior; Tyra Has New Modeling Polaroids

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Natalie Portman will be the latest face of Christian Dior perfumes. She joins a stable that includes Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, and Monica Bellucci. Some common perfume ingredients are hazardous to health; some are animal products. Is perfume vegan? [WWD]

Lara Does Calvin Klein; Gaultier Wishes He'd Invented Condoms

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Calvin Klein confirmed Lara Stone is the new face of its main brand, Calvin Klein Jeans, and ck Calvin Klein for fall. Stone will walk no other runways, and appear in no other advertising campaigns for the fall season. [WWD]

Lady Gaga Talks Music And Fashion; Plus-Size Models In French Marie Claire

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Lady Gaga spent two hours answering questions live online. "I need fashion for my music, and I need music for my fashion," she said. [SHOWStudio]
That Gaga: Always destroying her Birkins. [Fashin]

Beyoncé Shills For C&A; Vuitton Ads Banned For Inaccuracies

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 26 May 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Here's a bored-looking Beyoncé, in a campaign for the European fast-fashion chain C&A. [Quem]
Liza Minnelli is getting an HSN line! She'll be selling things she has in excess, including costume jewelry, clothing, and ex-husbands. [Daily Express]

Emma Didn't Mean To Call Target "Cheesy"; Gurung Gunning For Position At Major House

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Emma Roberts says meant to say only that putting her name on a clothing line would be tacky. Given Target isn't hurrying to offer lines to 19-year-olds without fashion experience, this strikes us as a fairly academic point. [@RobertsEmma]

Jen's Perfume Smells Like Childless Misery; Justin Bieber Grapples With McQueen's Death

Sadie Stein — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:30:00 EDT

The inevitable Aniston perfume is, oddly, not titled Desperation and Loneliness but, instead, "Lola V" - which sounds like the name of a Hollywood baby. That she'll never have! [Life&Style]
Celine Dion, meanwhile, presents yet another scent: "Pure Brilliance." [WWD]

Tiger-Selling Fashionisto Arrested; Lady Gaga To Design Sunglasses

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Police arrested a 47-year-old man at Nick Knight's SHOWstudio for trying to sell an unusual prop: this giant stuffed Bengal tiger, which was once a prop for an Alexander McQueen shoot. The tiger, an endangered species, lacked papers. [Daily Mail]

Alexa Chung's Least Favorite Things; CFDA Nominees Announced

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Alexa Chung hates: "Bad manners," "When people talk about The Wire beyond season one," and "That I have a far-from-pretty voice. This, coupled with the fact that karaoke is basically my favorite activity, makes for some very sad evenings." [Blackbookmag]

Vogue Combats Eating Disorders, Sets Model On "Journey Of Self-Discovery And Wellness."

Sadie Stein — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

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A good thing: addressing healthy weight in the Fashion world. A seriously mixed message: doing it in Vogue. More »

Carey Defies Vogue Editrix; Steve Madden, Misunderstood Creative Genius Of Footwear

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

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Carey Mulligan isn't taking Anna Wintour's sartorial advice. "Anna said I should wear short for the Oscars. I was like ‘No, that is so not what I had in my head when I was 6!" Once bitten, twice shy. [People]

Posh Says Most Models Healthy, "Naturally Thin"; Kim Kardashian Rips Off Another Designer's Logo

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST

David Beckham got Victoria something truly special for Valentine's Day: a pair of flat shoes, albeit from Lanvin. "I have discovered I can walk very quickly when I'm not wearing silly shoes," she said. [WWD]

"I Probably Fit The Sample Size Once — When I Was 11": Sizing Up The Fashion Industry

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:20:00 EST

Last night, Zac Posen, Aerin Lauder, Vogue's Tonne Goodman, agency executive David Bonnouvrier, casting director James Scully, and model Doutzen Kroes sat around a table in Chelsea discussing models' health and tiny sample sizes. Nobody uttered the words "eating disorder." More »

Kardashians Do Jewelry; Marc Asks Celebs To Skip His Show; Calvin Criticizes Kate

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

In case you might have forgotten their existence, the Kardashian sisters would like to remind you that they have not only a Bebe clothing line, but also a jewelry collection. It is, says Kim, "inspired by our Armenian heritage." [People]

Kate Moss Earning Less Money; Tuleh Going Out Of Business?

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:30:00 EST

Kate Moss's company, Skate LLC, reported revenues of just over £1 million and profits of £771,139 during the year 2009. This is a significant drop from when she made 6.5 million in 2007. [Daily Mail]

Megan Fox Takes It Off For Armani; Zoe Saldana Signs With Avon

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

This is one of the many sultry new images of Megan Fox in her Armani underwear which will greet you when you flick through magazines/drive on the highway/walk through downtown/exist for the foreseeable future. Look! They erased her tattoos. [WWD]

Rodarte Sisters Burn Fabric For Fun, And Other Facts From This Week's New Yorker

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:40:00 EST

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Amanda Fortini's profile of Kate and Laura Mulleavy — the Pasadena sisters behind Rodarte — examines the duo's relationship with middlebrow fashion bible Vogue. You know, the magazine that made them subsist on 1,300 calories a day for four months. More »

Beyoncé's Hot Scent; Madonna Prefers Shoes To Sex

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Beyoncé's first perfume, Heat, launches in February. She says, "Red is one of my favorite colors, as is gold." And the bottle is intended to look antique, because her mother had so many old perfumes when she was little. [WWD]

Sophie Théallet Wins 200K; Lindsay Not Doing Jewelry Line

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Designer Sophie Théallet has won the $200,000 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Award. "Thank you for making my American dreams come true," said she. [Style.com]
Skating at an outdoor rink in London, Lily Cole knocked over a small child. [Daily Mail]

Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]

Psst! The "Secret" Is Purity!

Sadie Stein — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Meet "Secret Keeper Girls." It's kinda like American Girl. If American Girl was focused on modesty, God's Plan, and staying pure. More »

Olsens Go Mass-Market; Mary J. Blige Opens Charity Center With Gucci

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

The Olsen twins are launching a new juniors' collection for JC Penney, home of the brands Kimora Lee Simmons, Bisou Bisou, and Charlotte Ronson. It'll be called Olsenboye and is expected in stores this spring. [The Cut]

Victoria's Secret's Diamond Bra, Now With More Diamonds; Eva & Tony Do London Fog

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Marisa Miller has earned the most coveted position of all the Victoria's Secret runway girls: Wearer Of The Diamond-Studded Bra. Her equipment costs $3 million. "It's surprisingly comfortable," says Miller. Sure looks it. [People]

Lagerfeld Slams Big Women; Louboutin Slams Barbie's Ankles

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EDT

"No one wants to see curvy women," says Karl Lagerfeld, who has struggled with his weight. "You've got fat mothers with their bags of chips sitting in front of the television and saying that thin models are ugly." [News.com.au]

Doonan Jumps To Ed Hardy's Defense; Smell Like Kate Moss For Fall

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Barneys' Simon Doonan: "Criticizing Ed Hardy for being cheesy is like saying that Elvis was 'flashy' or that Liberace was 'tacky.' It's a giant case of DUH! Of course it's cheesy! That's the whole point, you doo-doo heads." [NY Observer]

How Do You Solve A Problem Like Fashion Week?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EDT

The recession is shaking the fashion industry's foundations. Last fall's 85% discounts begat this spring's layoffs. Magazines have folded, labels have shuttered, and consumer spending continues to fall. Anna Wintour thinks this could be solved with a spot of price-fixing. More »

Banana Republic Partners With Mad Men; Watch & Learn With Chanel Couture

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

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The return of Mad Men is a mere 37 days away, and the AMC show has struck a deal with Banana Republic:

Designers Dress Up; Lindsay Wants A Job

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

No plain yearbook headshot for this year's CFDA nominees: Jason Wu, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, et al posed for Craig McDean while wearing their own creations. [WWD]
Leggings impresario Lindsay Lohan is rumored to be seeking a position as Ungaro's "creative consultant." Designer Esteban Cortazar is allegedly spitting pins. [P6]

Mango Goes Scarlett; Nude Carla Expected To Fetch Mega Skrill

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Mango has replaced Penelope Cruz with Scarlett Johansson for its fall campaign. [WWD]
A gigantic, 16'x24' nude photo of a 26-year-old Carla Bruni reclining in bed is up for auction in Berlin. Just the thing to brighten up any living room. [Daily Mail (NSFW)]

Michelle Dashes CFDA's Hopes; Mr. Gunn Goes To Washington

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

Michelle Obama will not attend the CFDA Fashion Awards, despite the fact that she is receiving the CFDA's Board of Directors' Special Tribute (an award they made up especially for her). [WWD]

Kate Moss Literally Bursting At The Seams

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Kate Moss partied in London wearing ripped-from-the-catwalk Fall 09 Balmain. The skintight dress, being a runway sample, wasn't designed for actual wear. So a seam split wide open. [Daily Mail]

Jessica Simpson Prettifies Pageant Contestants; Jason Wu Hearts Michelle Obama

Sadie Stein — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

A match made...somewhere. Miss USA contestants will be sporting barely-there bikinis from the Jessica Simpson collection. [NYDN]
The nebbish-weight cage match between Woody and Dov continues, as Allen decries the jersey-meister's "rep-tarnish" tactics. [NYP]

Starlets Shill For Style; Madonna To Continue As Face Of Vuitton?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan's spoof singles video doubled as an ad for her leggings line and self-tanner. [WWD]
And Zooey Deschanel wrote and performed a ditty about cotton — the fabric of our lives! [Videogum]

Kaiser Karl Nominates Pretty New Model Aide-de-Camp

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Hark, watchers of the court of Karl Lagerfeld: doubleplustop prettyboy Brad Koenig is out. Model Baptiste Giabiconi is in. This is just like when Louis XV replaced Madame de Pompadour with Marie-Louise O'Murphy! [The Cut]

Marc Jacobs To Marry; Louis Vuitton Levels Its Sight On Google

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Fresh off his CFDA award women's wear nomination, Marc Jacobs is reportedly engaged to his Brazilian boyfriend of one year, Lorenzo Martone. Mazel tov to the happy couple! [WWD]