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Amy Winehouse's Line For Fred Perry Is, Predictably, A Mess

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EDT

Amy Winehouse's line for Fred Perry is out, and the clothes look a little like the kind of argyle-tastic thing André 3000's girlfriend would have worn to go boating in 2003. Only shorter. [Yeeeah]

Unretouched Marion Cotillard Graces Cover Of Italian VF

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:33:00 EDT

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Marion Cotillard was shot, and apparently not retouched, by Bruce Weber for the cover of Italian Vanity Fair. Certainly it's preferable to that hackjob of a Vogue cover she was subjected to, but isn't the pose a bit awkward? [HuffPo]

Isabel Toledo's Payless Shoes Are Mostly Cheap, Cute

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:13:00 EDT

Independent-minded designer Isabel Toledo was widely known in fashion before Michelle Obama wore one of her ensembles on inauguration day, but it was probably the latter event that made Toledo enough of a "name" to warrant a collection for Payless. More »

Essence Picks A Trio Of Black Supermodels For September Cover

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Naomi Campbell, Iman, and Liya Kebede grace the cover of Essence's 40th anniversary September issue. [Fashion Bomb Daily]
Two retail bigwigs got into a wee fight about how much of Martha Stewart's products they each sell. [P6]

Drew Atones For Past Fashion Sins; Vogue Says It's Been Printing Pictures Of Plus-Size Models Since Forever

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Drew Barrymore would like to apologize to Gucci for wearing that dress to the 2006 Golden Globes. "I felt so bad. I was like, 'I'm so sorry, Gucci. I have tarnished your name.'" [ContactMusic]

Angelina's Old Modeling Pictures For Sale; Media Piles Onto Richardson Allegations

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EDT

Pictures of a 15-year-old Angelina Jolie modeling for photographer Harry Langdon will be auctioned in California on Friday. [Vogue UK]
Karl Lagerfeld dressed Simone Veil in Chanel for her induction into the Académie Française. [WWD]

J. Crew Caught In Discrimination Sting; Madonna's Eyewear Deal With D&G

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

An activist group sent pairs of job applicants to various stores with matching résumés. In each case, one applicant was transgendered. Although the trans job-hunters fared worse than the controls 42% of the time, J. Crew was particularly discriminatory:

Couture Week Is Fun; 49-Year-Old Jimmy Choo Wears Three-Inch Heels "To The Clubs"

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

This picture of Tavi and Alexa Chung pulling faces at photographers is adorable. That is all. [IsaacLikes
Obama's Weatherproof billboard was finally taken down. No word on whether the company has gotten Sarah Palin to agree to an ad. [Gothamist]

Heidi For Victoria's Secret; Tom Ford Talks About His Depression

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Heidi Klum is not Superwoman, okay? She's not walking in the Victoria's Secret runway show a mere month after giving birth to her fourth child. She's just going to host it. Sheesh. Some people have such unrealistic expectations. [E!]

Anand Jon Gets 59 Years For Rape, Cries.

Sadie Stein — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:30:00 EDT

"Designer" Anand Jon has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for multiple rapes. [Times of India]
Seems Naomi Campbell would, in fact, rather wear fur than go naked: the one-time PETA campaigner models furs for Dennis Basso. [Daily Mail]

WWD Really Wants To Know Michelle Obama's Dress Size

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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Michelle Obama wore French-born Brooklyn-based designer Sophie Theallet to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth at Emancipation Hall yesterday. Naturally, journalistically, WWD asked the designer to specify the First Lady's measurements. Theallet declined. [WWD]

Prom Dress Charity In South Central Feeling Recession's Pinch

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EDT

An L.A. organization that matches underprivileged girls with surplus designer dresses and shoes just in time for prom is facing the twin problems of increasing need and decreasing donations this spring. More »

Tilda Swinton Dresses To Impress; Let Us Now Praise Great London Fashion

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

Tilda Swinton, one of the few celebrities who can actually pull off avant-gard fashion, looks predictably stunning on the cover of Another Magazine. [Stylefrizz]

Dita Von Teese Will Wear As Much Couture As She Wants

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST

Dita Von Teese wears two Elie Saab couture creations in her limited-run Paris show. Is it strange that the only people who can afford couture these days are burlesque artists and Saudi princesses? [IHT]

The Case Of Aretha's Pillbox, And All Other Things Sarto-Inaugural

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:00:00 EST

Good morning! Obama is president, did you hear? The hat Aretha Franklin wore to sing "My Country, Tis Of Thee" was hand-molded and embellished with Swarovski crystals by Detroit milliner Luke Song. [WWD]

Is Madonna's Louis Vuitton Ad Worth The Hype?

Sadie Stein — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:00 EST

First peek at Madonna's much-hyped, possibly exorbitant Louis Vuitton ad: the Steven Meisel shot features Madge in a Parisianish bistro, striking some unladylike poses. [Just Jared]
Carine Roitfeld denies that she's replacing the nuclear Wintour: “I’m very happy at Vogue France.” [WWD]
Naomi Campbell: "“I’m getting to like Miami again...It was very hard to come back here after they killed my friend.” We assume she means Gianni Versace. [WWD]
Kanye West: “I want to and will be the real thing...I will not just be a ‘celebrity designer.’” He wants an internship with LV or Raf Simons. [NY Times]

Is American Apparel In Another Uncomfortable Position?

Sadie Stein — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

More hot water for American Apparel: an accountant is suing for wrongful termination, saying he was fired for refusing to cook the books. [WSJ]
A Bosnian company is starting an Obama-inspired suit line. Now is he obliged to wear one?! [Breitbart]
Joan Rivers critiques Michelle's "horrible dress." In fairness, she's totally ambushed by a TMZ reporter. [TMZ]
Mark Wahlberg says his CK co-moddle Kate Moss looked "like his nephew." “I mean she’s beautiful – she’s a very pretty nephew – but I’m more into curvy women.” In fairness, she started it. [The Sun]

"Kind" Blake Lively Sued By Disgruntled Tailor

Sadie Stein — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Blake Lively's being sued by a Brooklyn tailor who did $500 worth of alterations on her Teen Choice Awards frock. While the Gossip Girl star was apparently "extremely kind" during the fitting, she's yet to pay up. Now Blake's people say the tailor screwed up the dress and they're only willing to pay half. Sounds like a job for Judge Judy! [TMZ]
Heidi's peeps are saying Heidiwood wasn't discontinued; rather, the contract was only for one year! "We just felt that the one year was a great year for both of us, and we're looking into other options...We really found that we want to explore … what style really means to our girl … and that doesn't necessarily mean a celebrity brand. It really means fashion and comfort, and we can really accomplish that with our own brand." [New York Mag]
LiLo walks in sorta-sis-in-law Charlotte Ronson's Japan show. [New York Mag]

Lindsay Lohan's "Confident, Glam" Leggings Launch For Real

Sadie Stein — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EDT

LiLo's MySpace: "I'm thrilled to announce that my new fashion collection, 6126 is finally ready for launch!! I love to wear leggings, so it should come as no surprise that my first venture into the world of fashion design is with leggings! I named the collection after Marilyn Monroe's birth date, because to me she represents timeless, confident glam and that is the voice of this brand." [MySpace]
Tyra Banks channels cult Diana Ross film Mahogany in some photo shoot. "Despite looking every inch the supermodel she is, Tyra's 'character' is that of the mentor, Carlotta Gavina, who transforms the character Tracey into the supermodel Mahogany." [Daily Mail]
Apparently Project Runway L.A. is being dogged by WGA protesters. That would never happen in new York! [Perez Hilton]
Patricia Field: "I don't have any social intentions. I am just creating stories, having fun and dressing Barbie dolls." [Independent]

Vivienne Westwood Cuts First Record At 67!

Sadie Stein — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Punk queen Vivienne Westwood is releasing her first album! Well, sort of. "Conceptualised, compiled and art-directed by the designer personally, the album - which is being released by Mercury Records - features 16 of the favourite songs of fashion's grande dame, which, in typical Westwood style, are anything but predicable; think Last Night Was Made For Love by Billy Fury alongside Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers." [VogueUK]
The fact that Christina Aguilera seems so totally stable these days doesn't bode well for her new fragrance, "Inspire." Aguilera says the scent "is a natural extension of herself." But who wants to smell like happily-married mom without a substance abuse problem these days? [USA Today]
It's official! Debbie Phelps has signed an endorsement deal with Chico's! [WSJ]
Kate Moss returns to the catwalk after four years! Again: Well, sorta. "Kate grabbed a top hat and cane to join Beth Ditto of The Gossip in the show which was hosted by Scissor Sisters' singer Ana Matronic, and attended by a cheering posse of the model's friends including boyfriend Jamie Hince." [This Is London]

After This Week, We Never Want To Hear The Words "Manolo" or "Cosmo" Ever Again

Jessica G. — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Unless you're living in a closet on Mars, you know that the Sex and the City movie premiered today.
Slut Machine live blogged it wearing flip flops and eating some skittles. Suck on that, Louboutin wearers.
The only part of the Sex and the City franchise that we're not sick of is Pat Field and her fabulous, gay, Payless lifestyle.
Tyra Banks revealed her plans for world domination in the New York Times.
TyTy sort of looked like a Bratz doll on that Times Mag cover; Bratz are also involved in world domination schemes

Stella McCartney Is Eager To Dress ScarJo In Virginal White

Jennifer — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Stella McCartney calls dibs on bride-to-be Scarlett Johansson: "I'm definitely doing her wedding dress. She doesn't know it yet." Awkward. [People]

Anna Wintour: 1; Rachel Zoe: 0

Jennifer — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT

OMG: Rachel Zoe has been disinvited from the Anna Wintour-hosted Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, taking place Monday night in New York. This is what you get when you tempt the gods and proclaim yourself more important than Vogue. [Fashion Week Daily]

The Godfather: Now Starring The House Of Valentino

Jennifer — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:14:28 EDT

The Sopranos is coming to an end, but the Valentino drama continues. Private equity firm Permira struck a deal over the weekend with the Marzotto family to buy the family's remaining shares in the fashion house. But what to do with the 20% of shares held by Antonio Favrin, a member of the Marzottos rival family? We hear James Gandolfini may be looking for work...[WWD]

Saks Shoezilla To Take Manhattan

Jennifer — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:00:47 EDT

Saks will open a shoe department in its flagship NY store that's so big, it has been given its own zipcode. Somewhere, the ghost of Carrie Bradshaw squeals and says something painfully cutesy. [WWD, sub req'd]]

One Girl's Closet: Another's Portfolio!

Moe — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:13:14 EST

As the most self-hating people we know, we couldn't agree more with Suze Orman: the woman who doesn't take care of her money doesn't truly love herself. But just like we're hoping maybe 2K7 will be the year we learn for once to get rid of exess body mass, we're hoping at least to gain in wallet mass. And sort of like anorexics survive by learning how to bake elaborate 27-ingredient souffles for other people, we're hoping we can fend off shopping addiction by feeding off the habits of others - investing in the ladystocks! In future weeks we may take out some payday loans to start an actual portfolio, but for now we're hoping to hone our skills by keeping you abreast of the exploits of publicly traded companies whose businesses we actually, you know, understand. More »

Fashion round-up.

Anna Holmes — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:29:22 EST

The Budget Fashionista gets us all excited over the new Lela Rose line for Payless. [TheBudgetFashionista.com] More »