Mickey Rourke's Front Row Of Discontent; People Anoints Its Best-Dressed Celebs
- Mickey Rourke, at Max Azria: "I really don't like Max that much. He's a short little guy with a good looking wife. Maybe I'll steal his wife." [WSJ]
- Tom Ford to close-talking columnist: "Are you trying to smell me?" [NationalPost]
Naomi Sims, 1948-2009: From Foster Care To Fashion Mags
Naomi Sims, the first black model on the cover of Ladies' Home Journal in November 1968, died over the weekend at the age of 61. Her obituaries reveal a classic American rags-to-riches tale:
New Ads Help Keira, Posh & Becks Make Rent; Kate Gosselin's Clothing Line On Hold
- Posh and Becks are in an underwear ad, together! David seems to be deep in thought, perhaps pondering the wisdom of letting Armani give him hair that belongs on a Lego newscaster. Narrate Victoria's inner monologue in the comments! [Telegraph]
Versace Sticks With What Works; Two More Labels Fold
- The economic situation has encouraged a measure of conservatism in fashion, but this is extreme. Versace's Fall 2009 ads with Gisele Bundchen in a jewel-toned dress under strong directional light look exactly like Versace's Spring 2009 ads with Gisele Bundchen in a jewel-toned dress under strong directional light. […
"Investing" In Your Closet Not Recommended By Actual Investment Experts
If you've opened a women's magazine recently, then you probably know what's in this season. "Investment" fashion! For the new economy, editors and luxury advertisers have been throwing around terms like "value," "quality," "green," "key pieces" and "timeless" as though they had some, well, timeless meaning.
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]
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]
Starlets Shill For Style; Madonna To Continue As Face Of Vuitton?
- Lindsay Lohan's spoof singles video doubled as an ad for her leggings line and self-tanner. [WWD]
- And Zooey Deschanel wrote and performed a ditty about cotton — the fabric of our lives! [Videogum]
Anne Hathaway To Model For Marc?
- Could Anne Hathaway be taking Posh's gig as Marc Jacobs' favored campaign model? [Daily Mail]
Naomi Rocks Saris In Mumbai; First American Woman In Space Shilling For Louis Vuitton
- Naomi Campbell stalked the runway like a thoroughbred in Mumbai for a charity show. Last time Campbell blended fashion and philanthropy, the supermodel raised over $1 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors. [Daily Mail]
Karl Relaxes His "Fatty" Fatwa, Chills On His Stoop With Style Critic
- Is former overweight person and current size-o-phobe Karl Lagerfeld changing his Hedi Slimane stripes? Beth Ditto, who in addition to being very talented, weighs somewhat more than 100 lbs, is playing a Fendi party. [FWD]
Fashion Week Freakiness: Hookers, Kanye & Coke
- Recession? What recession? "In 2011 I'll be doing more clothing," quoth "designer" Lindsay Lohan, who, in addition to leggings, is working on "self-tanner and cosmetics with her fashion and beauty company Stay Gold." [WWD]
Why Are The Germans Being So Mean To "Heavy" Heidi Klum?
- German fashionisto: "She's is no runway model. Heidi Klum is simply too heavy and has too big a bust. And she always grins so stupidly. That is not avant-garde - that is commercial." Me-ow! [VogueUK]
Dita Von Teese Will Wear As Much Couture As She Wants
- 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]
Peaches Geldof Joins Sister Pixie In Attempt To Take Over Fashion Industry
- Rumored brat Peaches Geldof — sister of model Pixie — can add designer to her resume of insta-careers. "Designing for PPQ has been fun and inspiring. I've always loved their clothes, the way Amy can pull off the perfect arty dress over and over again. I love that my collection came out exactly as I wanted, blending…
Fashion Show: Halston
Roy Halston Frowick, born in 1932, died in 1990. In the mid to late '70s, his designs were extremely popular amongst the jet set Studio 54 types like Bianca Jagger and Anjelica Huston. This Spring 2008 collection, designed by an "in-house team" after head designer Marco Zanini was fired in July, is very clearly…
Madonna Might — We Said Might — Be Getting Really Expensive Necklace For Her Birthday
- "Rumor has it" that Madonna-maybe-estranged-hubby Guy Ritchie is gifting the material 50-year-old with "a specially designed, bespoke diamond necklace from Bulgari worth, £250,000" for her Golden tomorrow. [ElleUK]
- Apparently Diddy's "I Am King" campaign will involve Bond-like shots of him in a dinner jacket hanging…
Welcome To Vogue, The Reality Show
- Vogue is launching a reality TV show. Okay, online, but still. "The show, called Model.Live, tracks three models as they navigate casting calls, catwalks and airports for fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris" reports the Wall Street Journal. The three protagonists are described variously as "kooky",…

