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hair apparent
Anna Wintour's Hair: Slim
Hairdresser Charlie Chan: "I tried [to change her hair] but she wouldn't have it any other way...But the bob suits her. It suits a certain face. It works best on a thin, Oriental face, a slim person." [NYMag via NST] -
mag hag
5 Guesses Why Vogue Is Hurting
Every year Vogue publishes an epic, huge, "Fall Fashion" September issue. This year, things are not exactly going as planned. More » -
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Jacko's Sparkly Concert Costume; Anna Read What You Wrote About Her On Facebook
- Michael Jackson has settled on a costume for his upcoming tour: an ensemble made entirely from Swarovski crystals. His wardrobe uses 300,000 of the sparklers. Of course, this is the man who once wore a gold-plated jacket. [WWD]
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maghag
In Vogue: Things Learned From The September Issue, September Issue Trailer
Button up your gladiators for a trip to '07, fashionistas! The trailer for The September Issue — the hotly-guarded, perhaps-unfavorable, partially-Hearst-produced documentary about Anna Wintour and American Vogue's biggest-ever issue, the 840-page, 727-ad September, 2007, behemoth — has leaked online. More » -
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Kate Moss Destroys Hopes Of Kills Fans; Emma Watson To Design Own Line?
- One of the hazards of dating a rock star: When, mid-fight, you want to throw some of his stuff into a pool, there's a slight risk that he might have unreleased, non-backed-up new songs among his personal effects. [Mirror]
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rag trade
Malkovich Does Menswear; Lagerfeld's Ballet Costume Gets Booed
- John Malkovich has a clothing line. Who knew? His collection, branded Technobohemian, is actually the actor's second foray into fashion, he launched a line called Uncle Kimono in 2002. We hope his Milan show models all wear Malkovich masks. [WWD]
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mag hag
Vogue & The Size Zero Problem
First Alexandra Shulman, the editor of British Vogue, declared "war" on size zero sample clothing sent by major fashion designers; now Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements is joining her, saying:
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Rodarte Wins CFDA; Barack Obama Officially Most Stylish Man
- Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy scooped up the Women's Wear award at last night's CFDAs. In another surprise, the menswear prize was a tie between Calvin Klein's Italo Zucchelli and Band of Outsiders' Scott Sternberg. [WWD]
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mag hag
Why Is "Toothy" Sienna Miller On The Cover Of Vogue Again?
Sienna Miller is in the new shitty-looking GI Joe movie, so naturally she's on the July cover of Vogue. Honestly? The fact that Sienna's on the cover (again) — and the story inside — is why Vogue is so nauseating.
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Supermodel Assaulted By Husband's Hired Guards; Chloe Sevigny Wants Hermes
- Stephanie Seymour's divorce from Peter Brant just got ugly: security guards hired by Brant to protect the family home allegedly assaulted the model and pushed her through a screen door. Police have been called to the house twice. [E!]
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the 25,000 question
Anna Wintour's Shiny, Sparkly Fashion "Rosebud": The Candidates
Three weeks ago, we announced we'd scour heaven, earth, and Style.com, for the little $25,000 sequined dress that Anna Wintour won't quit moaning about not getting to put into her magazine because Vogue now represents thrift. More » -
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Supermodel Gets Naked For Movie; The Kaiser Said To Be Leaving Chanel
- Posters The Last International Playboy, featuring Lydia Hearst in a state of undress have been banned in major cities. We just hope all this publicity right ahead of the June 12 release won't harm its box-office! [Observer]
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Brüno Takes The Cover, Takes Aim; Isabel Toledo To Dress Bo Obama?
- British Marie Claire cover star Brüno gave the magazine a scintillating interview. On Naomi Campbell,: "She's amazing — twenty years in ze business und all ze pressure und fame hasn't changed her a bit — she's remained a total bitch."
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Dirt Bag (After Dark)
Jon And Kate Investigated For Labor Law Violation; Angelina Injured On Set
- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor is investigating whether Jon and Kate Plus 8 is complying with child labor laws. A spokeswoman for the department says there was a complaint, but a TLC rep says: "TLC fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations..."
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conde nasties
The September Issue Less Than Flattering?
Juicy details are coming out left and right about R. J. Cutler's documentary about Anna Wintour and American Vogue. Not only did a screener copy of the unreleased doc leak, but it's been revealed that one of the two production companies involved is owned by Condé Nast's arch-rival conglomerate, Hearst. More » -
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Lagerfeld Is Shockingly Vain; Angelina's Stylist Spills Secrets
- In a stunning revelation that will surprise no-one, Karl Lagerfeld's ex-assistant says the Kaiser is "an unbelievable narcissist." Who "needs an eternity to get ready in the morning." [Blackbook]
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rag trade
Victoria Beckham Is A Birkin Addict; Michelle Wears Mizrahi, Alaïa
- Victoria Beckham reportedly owns 100 Birkins, with a $2 million value. Although Posh's penchant for the carryalls isn't in question, we do nonetheless note this story has two pictures of her holding Kellys. [Daily Mail]
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the good, the bad, & the ugly
Everyone Who's Anyone Was At The ABT Gala... Looking Odd
Is it just me, or did a lot of the A-listers at the 69th Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala, at the Metropolitan Opera House, look kind of...odd? (And yup, that's a Gerard Jones shout-out.) More » -
areas of his expertise
Morley Safer's Fashion Tips For Fall
The style bar is set pretty low for men of Morley Safer's age. As long as you remember two things — shave, and wear clean clothes — you'll at least look dignified. More » -
style file
Stylish Doesn't Mean Skinny: Meet The Fatshionistas
Anna Wintour was busy fat-shaming Minnesotans on 60 minutes, the ladies of Fatshionista were uploading pictures of themselves in awesome outfits. Guess what? You don't have to be skinny to enjoy getting dressed. More » -
clips
Vogue's Anna Wintour: High School Dropout & Fat-Shamer
On 60 Minutes last night, Morley Safer used the word "bitch" repeatedly while interviewing Vogue's Anna Wintour. He also gleefully insulted the fashion industry, saying: More » -
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Kate Moss Sings, Wintour Speaks, Lagerfeld... Does Stuff
- In a 90's flashback, Kate Moss sings on the Lemonheads track "Dirty Robot." It's mostly her Rex Harrisoning "You're a dirty robot" over an electronica track. Is moderately awesome. [Fashionologie via Dazed Digital]
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maghag
Video Clip From Hotly-Awaited Hagiography Released
One reason 60 Minutes producers have taken such a long time to broadcast the Anna Wintour 60 Minutes profile they've been filming since November: their footage contained spoilers for the recently-released May issue. More » -
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CNN Punk'd By Ashton Kutcher; Brooke Licked Blood Off Kiefer's Head
- Ashton Kutcher elaborately pranked CNN and Ted Turner:
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maghag
What Piece Of Apparel Is Anna Wintour's Fashion "Rosebud"?
Anna Wintour, the greying éminence grise of fashion, submitted to questioning at the 92nd Street Y last night. The once publicity-shy editor has been increasingly visible lately — perhaps because she fears for her job.
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model behaviors
The Costume Institute Has No Clothes
The Met's much-hyped "Model as Muse" exhibit opens with a life-sized mannequin in Dior holding Dovima's place in front of two posterboard elephants. It's fashion as ticky-tacky natural history diorama. And it only gets worse.
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Anna Wintour Is At War With Azzedine Alaïa, Kiefer Sutherland
- Says totally important designer Alaïa, whose designs Nuclear Wintour snubbed in the Met exhibit, "she behaves like a dictator and everyone is terrified of her...but I'm not scared of her or anyone." BURN! [WWD]
- Says totally important designer Alaïa, whose designs Nuclear Wintour snubbed in the Met exhibit, "she behaves like a dictator and everyone is terrified of her...but I'm not scared of her or anyone." BURN! [WWD]
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dirt bag
Kiefer Surrenders To Cops; Paula Claims She's Never Been Drunk
- Kiefer Sutherland surrendered to police yesterday for headbutting designer Jack McCollough. He was arrested and charged with a third-degree assault charge. He was photographed and fingerprinted. Then he left. [People]
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rag trade
Kate Moss Tells All; Gucci Goes After Guess
- Kate Moss has signed on with Virgin Books to pen a presumably un-virginal "no holds barred" autobiography. Says publisher Sir Richard Branson, "It's going to make an exciting read." [Telegraph]
- Kate Moss has signed on with Virgin Books to pen a presumably un-virginal "no holds barred" autobiography. Says publisher Sir Richard Branson, "It's going to make an exciting read." [Telegraph]
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dirt bag
Rihanna May Get Glossy; Kiefer Sutherland "Was Really Drunk"
- Rihanna was the big show-stopper at the Met Ball: Celebs cheered when she took the stage to perform. And! At an after-party, guess who RiRi was in deep convo with?
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rag trade
Eva Mendes For Calvin Klein; Nobody Puts Alaïa In The Corner
- Eva Mendes, along with male model Jamie Dornan, are confirmed as the fall faces of Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Steven Klein shot the campaigns. [WWD]
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captain obvious wastes a minute of your time
“It’s A Difficult Time For Models."
You guys, apparently there used to be models all over the fashion magazines. And now, it's all actresses! Has anyone else noticed this? Oh, Anna Wintour says it's a good thing. Okay then. [NY Times] -
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Chanel Does Couture For Ballerinas; Is Supermodel A Michael Kors Klepto?
- File under matches made in heaven: Karl Lagerfeld has designed couture costumes for England's National Ballet. [Telegraph]
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en vogue
Vogue's Resident Lady Makes Us Like Vogue (A Little)
What does it say that being quietly professional and uninterested in celebrity makes someone a fascinating curiosity? More » -
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WWD Really Wants To Know Michelle Obama's Dress Size
- 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]
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rag trade
Kohl's Banking On Lauren Conrad; Liya Thinks Fashion Feeling "Obama Effect"
- Kohl's seems to think a Lauren Conrad fashion line will be a winner. And we had been so joyful when it seemed the Lauren Conrad Collection was taking a permanent vacation! [NY Times]
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rag trade
Amber Le Bon Raids Model Mom's Closet; Sienna To Vogue?
- Yasmin and Amber Le Bon: They share a nose, and a familiar mother/daughter wardrobe dynamic. Only Yasmin, being a supermodel, can parry Amber's incursions by going nuclear with, "Maybe I'll donate to the V&A..." [Telegraph]
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mag hag
Vogue's Multi-Model May Cover Leaks
"Fashion magazine with models on its cover" should be a flippin tautology, but the infrequency with which clotheshorses grace the front of American Vogue meant that its May issue was hotly anticipated. Well, it's here.
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mag hag
Handicapping The May Vogue Cover Models: Our Best Bets
Unlike most issues of the magazine, the May issue of Vogue is hotly anticipated. The reason? There be models. On the cover. A whole passel of them. And we think we know who they are. More »











































