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Lucky's John Jannuzzi rounded up the fictional fashion designers he most wishes were real — including Edna Mode, Sue Ellen Crandall, and the enchanted sewing mice from Cinderella. For those who would be "more than a little curious to see Mugatu's work evolve." More »
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Michael Kors says his husband, Lance LePere "always says that because I have a sense of humor on television, no one is afraid to approach me. This has happened twice already, but about a month ago, we were walking near our apartment and these kids, who were maybe 18 or 19, walked behind us. The girl says to me, ‘I know who you are,' and the guy goes, ‘Oh my god, oh my god.' The girl says, ‘Marc, I love you.'" Because all gay fashion designers look alike... [WWD] More »
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I defy anyone to watch this video of Lanvin models Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmerman dancing to Pitbull's deathless clerb hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" without cracking a smile. I've watched it four times this morning, each time asking myself what is it exactly that's so funny? Something about the self-consciousness of the moves, maybe, the strangely ungainly proportions of beheeled runway models in motion, or Raquel's little smirks to herself. Perhaps it's just the sudden appearance of Alber Elbaz himself. He looks like he's having a really good time. More »
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The rabid culture warriors over at J. Crew are at it again. Now they're taking the staggering step of not ignoring the existence of their gay employees. Next they'll be letting the gays into fashion—or male modeling. More »
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That lovable kook Alber Elbaz is back, giving interviews to Paper and New York about his latest collection and his Internet-reading habits. I've taken the liberty of compiling some of his bonniest bons mots for your reading pleasure. More »
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When you're a female Secretary of State, sometimes you get asked what designers you wear — even moments after you mention that question as an example of sexism. More »
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Kick off your sandals, roll a joint and get hip to the beachy, retro vibe from the Tracy Reese show today. More »
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A Manhattan synagogue will make sure fashionistas have a place to spend Rosh Hashana during Fashion Week. The Chabad of the West 60s temple will also make special prayers for Jewish designers like Zac Posen's and Diane von Furstenberg's collections. More »
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No, seriously. Just read this in its entirety, from the top. Because if you haven't yet seen this brilliant exchange from David Thorne*, you need to. Right now. More »
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• 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]

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Belgian designer Martin Margiela — who holds a spot somewhere between Steven Meisel and Howard Hughes on the spectrum of fashionable recluses — and his namesake company may have parted ways. A member of the label's design team says that the man himself "has not been present since last season." More »
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"Why would she concern herself with mainstream designers who don't even put their clothes on women who look like her in ads or fashion shows?'' -Naomi Campbell on Michelle Obama's sartorial choices. [Newsweek] More »
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"The 77-year-old designer and former grande dame of Palm Beach entertaining—in the Sixties and Seventies, her kitchen sat 26 for dinner—awaits guests perched on a chinoiserie-covered bench. She wears white slacks and a vintage Lilly shirt printed with white and yellow daisies, her feet bare but for the bright coral polish on her toes," describes a new W magazine profile. Everybody knows Lilly Pulitzer prints — the pink and green WASP uniforms that have signified Palm Beach privilege for half a century. Most of us would never wear them — but there's something compelling about this quintessential story of privilege, independence and success. And Lilly Pulitzer herself — brisk, eccentric, sans underpants — is a character for the books! More »
]]> http://jezebel.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5100886&view=rss&microfeed=true Here's your daily dose of cute: A new documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor, follows around the Italian designer before he retired and we peons get a glimpse into the life of Valentino's dogs. The man has six pugs: Milton, Monty, Maude (we knew he was a Bea Arthur fan), Margot, Maggie, and Molly whom he pampers, adores, and basically allows to run amok wherever they please. In the clip after the jump, watch the six little puglets go on a journey in Valentino's private jet and try to muscle a woman out of her seat. The rascals also loiter around Valentino's feet as he designs. They must be part of his creative inspiration! Clip above. More »
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