Jezebel: Smithsonian

The Scientifically Proven Saddest Movie Scene Ever

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:10:00 EDT

Have you enjoyed your daily cry yet today? If you're not in the mood for an emotional roller coaster right now, it's probably best to avoid this heart-wrenching scene from 1979's The Champ at all costs. The movie is a remake of a 1931 Oscar-winning film of the same name, telling the story of a washed-up boxer (Jon Voight) who — spoiler alert — dies in front of his young son (played by 9-year-old Ricky Schroder.) More »

Farrah's Swimsuit To Hang In Smithsonian

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:24:00 EST

The image of Farrah that hung in millions of dude's bedrooms is being preserved for posterity. Ryan O'Neal is donating Farrah's iconic red swimsuit, a 1977 Farrah doll, and Charlie's Angels scripts to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. More »

Smithsonian Removes Jesus Video From Gender-Identity Exhibit After Right-Wing Outcry

Irin Carmon — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:04:21 EST

Oh hello, culture wars! A Smithsonian exhibit on gender and sexual identity—in particular an ant-covered Jesus video—has drawn the wrath of the Catholic League, which isn't unusual. Except now the League has Speaker Boehner's support, so they're winning. More »

The American Experience: Women Of Color And Fashion

Minh-Ha T. Pham — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:20:00 EDT

So much of the African American experience is stashed in basements and attics. So writes fashion journalist Robin Givhan in her recent article about the Black Fashion Museum Collection's move to the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture. More »

Courtney Courting Steven Meisel; Elle Editors Are Annoying

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Courtney Love: into Miu Miu, playing guitar in flats, her upcoming David Letterman appearance, and landing a fashion spread with Steven Meisel. Oh, and this: "After lunch, I am going to chant for an hour and a half." [Vogue]

Material Girl Builds Brand; Martin + Osa To Close

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

Madonna got a clothing line. Not with Ed Hardy, but with Iconix — and her juniors' clothes will hit Macy's under the label "Material Girl" as soon as August. Expect a variety of other collections to follow, including eyewear. [WWD]

Here's Looking At Wu

Anna Holmes — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:10:00 EST

[Washington, D.C., March 9. Image via Getty]

Michelle Obama Will Donate Inaugural Dress To Smithsonian

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST

The First Lady plans to give her white, one-shouldered Jason Wu inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian on Tuesday. Helen Taft's, Eleanor Roosevelt's, Rosalynn Carter's, and Laura Bush's respective inaugural gowns are already in the museum's collection. [AP] More »

Coco Rocha Engaged; Cathy Horyn Slams Milan Fashion Week

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST

Model Coco Rocha, 21, has announced her engagement to boyfriend James Conran, a 29-year-old muralist and interior designer. We wish them the warmest congratulations. [OhSoCoco]
Rocha's first ad for Rimmel is out. It involves...vibrant blue eyeshadow. [SB]

Elmo Goes To Infinity... And Beyond

Anna Holmes — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:50:00 EDT

[Washington, D.C., April 21. Image via AP]

Olivier's Unemployment Outrages Anna's Sense Of What's Right

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Like everyone, Anna Wintour heard that rumor Nina Ricci was firing Olivier Theyskens. Her reaction? "How could you do this to me!" It's nice to know her concern rests with the possibly unemployed guy. [Blackbook]

Anna Wintour Is Not Unfavorably Disposed To Change And Hope

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST

Two days after the fact, Vogue's Anna Wintour has come up with two paragraphs on Michelle Obama's inaugural style. She approves. [Vogue.com]

Pussycat Dolls Clothing Line Is... Less Than Classy

Sadie Stein — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

The Pussycat Dolls are launching a clothing line for La Senza. It's underwear...or is it? [The Sun]
Fashion "designer" Lauren Conrad knows her demo: sorority sisters! [NY Magazine]
Gwen Stefani and those four hapless Harajuku girls will be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Presumably their float will trail hers. [Racked]
Chicago suiter makes hay: “Dressing Presidential. Pick Your Power Suit. President-elect Barack Obama Found His at Hart Schaffner Marx.” [WWD]