Thierry Mugler Will Indeed Be Beyonce's Svengali

Sadie — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:30:00 EST

It's official: Thierry Mugler will be costuming Beyonce's tour. "In addition to serving as 'creative adviser,' with input on everything from set lighting to choreography, Mugler will direct three segments of the show, called 'Dangerously in Love,' 'Ave Maria' and the finale. He’ll also costume the production — from the star herself, who will wear approximately 58 Mugler creations, to the band, back-up dancers and singers." [WWD]
Michelle Obama is fashion's new favorite doll! "The American fashion industry hasn’t had a catch this big since, well, since another icon of Democratic chic took up residency on Pennsylvania Avenue in 1961." [WWD]
And don't forget playing virtual dress-up with Sasha and Malia! [WWD]
Naomi Campbell on her Miami retrospective: “It’s an honor to have your timeline in your career mapped out, and to be asked to be part of such a prestigious week is quite overwhelming." [New York Times]

Fashion Week may be seriously subdued: think "presentations" instead of runway shows. [WWD]
As rumors swirl over Anna Wintour's possible retirement, the knives are out! "She's had to put up with an unbelievable amount of nastiness, mainly from female journalists because of jealousy," claims one defender. [Independent]
Yes! Iconic Aussie drag queen Dame Edna is MAC's new muse! [Independent]
The new line of "Lanvin dolls" is, disappointingly, more like porcelain statuettes, "a hark back to Jeanne Lanvin's partaking in the post-war Theâtre de la Mode show which saw French couturiers showcasing their designs through miniature dolls, due to the lack of fabric." The outfits are still cool, though. [Dazed Digital]
Speaking of playing dress-up: Alberta Ferretti enters the virtual world of Stardoll. "Without question, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti’s Stardoll suite is the game’s classiest — and of course, most expensive — shopping destination. In the Philosophy boutique, you can you scope out, try on, and “buy” select pieces from the label’s Fall 2008 collection. Before you dress your avatar in the Goth Lolita-tinged finery, take note of the ensembles conveniently “modeled” by virtual showroom rep Zelda Williams (yes, Robin’s teenaged daughter)." [Sassybella]
A new Brooklyn plus-sized vintage boutique is the first of its kind. [Racked]
Donatella Versace "travels everywhere with her inner circle of bodyguard, hairstylist, make-up artist and a handsome French pony-tailed assistant called Bruce," even to do earthquake relief in China. [TimesOnline]
"If Virginia Woolf were alive today, one fashion critic observed, she would wear Nicole Farhi." Or not. [Telegraph]
Zac Posen is doing a diffusion line! We don't know with whom! [Fashionista]
Earnest Sewn's so-called "recession-proof" store is all under $50! [Style.com]
Hop can "beauty hospitals" no longer exist? [Peculiar Beauty]
The Pussycat Dolls' lingerie — outerwear? — hits Bebe. “I designed this line specifically for women to feel empowered, strong, feminine, sexy and a little naughty if they’re feeling it,” said (visionary) Robin Antin. [WWD]
Calvin Klein's futuristic take on menswear classics are...like futuristic versions of clothes. [Esquire]
Jack of all trades Karl Lagerfeld gets behind the lens, shooting Eva Herzigova for a calendar. “It’s about how one girl can be every woman. It’s an idea I love,” quoth the Kaiser. [WWD]

Thierry Mugler To Make Beyonce His Angel?

Sadie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

Apparently Thierry Mugler's doing Beyonce's tour costumes. This could go in one of two directions. [Style.com]
Diddy: “I’m only about five minutes late because I was running around and spraying people." We think he's talking about his new "I Am King" fragrance — a monarch's gotta mark his territory! [WWD]
Let's continue to pretend we have some impact on Michelle's inaugural gown selection and evaluate these choices. [Forbes]
We kind of assumed it was confirmed, but yes! Katie Holmes for Miu Miu. She was shot by "Mert and Marcus," our new band name. [ElleUK]
Not a trick question: what do moddles eat on Thanksgiving? Food! [New York]

Extremely awesome Luella Bartlet wins "Designer of the Year" at British Fashion Awards. "Bartley is the mother of three children and lives in Cornwall with her surfer-fashion photographer partner, David Sims." Other honorees included milliner Stephen Jones, Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey, and photog Tim Walker. [Telegraph]
Check out Luella's Spring line here. [VogueUK]
And Jourdan Dunn upset Agyness for moddle honors! [New York]
To add insult to injury, Agy and Lily Allen were strip-serached at Dubai airport! [The Sun]
Meet the "Madison Avenue (Doll) House, a futuristic structure displayed from suspension hangers. It features four fully decorated floors, replete with miniature replicas of Calvin Klein apparel, accessories and home furnishings, from clothing to tabletop." [WWD]
Talk of a SAG strike is bad news for the designers counting on awards season for a much-needed boost. [WWD]
J. Crew is down 30% — but still better off than analysts expected! [The Street]
About time: they say they're going to return to "more friendly price points for Spring." [WWD]
Talbots posts a quarterly loss but hopes a new credit agreement will buoy them. [NY Times]
Meanwhile, the Liz Claiborne slide continues as it's issued a "negative" rating. In case you're wondering, that's bad. [Crains]
Glam David — designer Richie Rich — beats the Goliath who sued him to stop using the "Richie Rich" name after acquiring Heatherette. [Page Six Magazine]
Lego fashion show considerably more awesome than real fashion show. [AdWeek]
Ernest Sewn launches cheap room for the cash-strapped. [Fashionista]
Black Friday looms extra-manic as stores play 'how low can you go?' [WWD]

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Thierry Mugler Will Indeed Be Beyonce's Svengali

Thierry Mugler To Make Beyonce His Angel?