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rag trade
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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Dirt Bag (After Dark)
Lindsay Accuses Justin Of Cheating;
BillyWilliam Joel, Wife, Call It Quits- Justin Timberlake was supposedly caught cheating on Jessica Biel... by Lindsay Lohan. Linds happened to be at a nightclub in New York and spotted a very drunk Justin holding hands and kissing another woman. She snapped a picture and Tweeted:
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tv
The Greatest Show On Earth Returns
''We have a challenge, the outcome of which will have the blogs going crazy!'' says Tim Gunn. ''I'm surprised I didn't need CPR when it all came down the runway, because I'm still in such a state of shock about it.'' More inside Season 6 of Project Runway here! [EW] -
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Michelle Dashes CFDA's Hopes; Mr. Gunn Goes To Washington
- Michelle Obama will not attend the CFDA Fashion Awards, despite the fact that she is receiving the CFDA's Board of Directors' Special Tribute (an award they made up especially for her). [WWD]
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knockoffs
The Fashion Show: Daring Designers, Hideous Harem Pants, Crappy Catchphrases
Last night Bravo premiered The Fashion Show, and even the hosts of the series hated what they saw. More » -
critical mass
Critics Say The Fashion Show Doesn't Make It Work
The Fashion Show premieres tonight, and reviewers say everything about Bravo's Project Runway replacement, from judges Isacc Mizrahi and Kelly Rowland, to the contestants, to the challenges, is far less inspired. More » -
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Project Beltway
Spotted on Capital Hill: Tim Gunn and Leanne Marshall, lobbying for intellectual property rights legislation! "Gunn rocked his usual smart suit and tie, while Leanne looked stylish in what was likely her own design." [Politico] -
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David Beckham: Designer; Madonna Has Marc Save Her Man
- It had to happen eventually. David Beckham has dipped a toe in the choppy waters of retail, becoming a Celebrity Designer. You can buy his clothes for Adidas Originals starting this fall. [WWD]
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Hot Date
The long-awaited, much disputed season six of Project Runway will premiere on Lifetime on August 20th, the network has revealed. [Variety] -
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Kanye Uses Naked Woman To Sell Luxury Louis Vuitton Sneakers
- What appears to be Kanye West's campaign for his Louis Vuitton sneakers has leaked. Amber Rose, the woman he squired around fashion week, is featured, along with a truly hideous crocodile bomber jacket. [Nah Right]
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courtroom dramas
Project Runway Contestant Makes It Work
Kenley Collins was in court this morning regarding that cat incident with her ex; she pleaded guilty to the violation (not a criminal charge) and was sentenced to a $120 fine. The sad news? More » -
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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rag trade
Runway's In, Britney's Glam, And Topshop, Topshop, Topshop!!!!
- The good news: Runway is safe. The bad news: yup, it's on Lifetime. [AdAge]
- Britney Spears cuts a revealing figure in her new Candie's ad. Candie's: the last refuge of a scoundrel. [NYDN]
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dirt bag
Is John Mayer's New Song About Jennifer Aniston?
- John Mayer wrote a song called "Heartbreak Warfare" so naturally there is speculation that it's about Ms. Jennifer Aniston. But, uh, check out these lyrics:
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Dirt Bag (After Dark)
Britney's In Prison; Chelsea Clinton Is Engaged
- Today trial to extend a restraining order against Sam Lutfi, a lawyer testified that he was once hired to free Britney Spears from her father's conservatorship because it's like living "in prison." [Yahoo]
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notable/quotable
Tim Gunn Revitalized By Ralph's, Museums
"My impression of [Los Angeles] was lukewarm: a sprawling megalopolis where people spend inordinate amounts of time trapped in idling vehicles. What's the appeal of that?" More » -
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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]
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Dirt Bag (After Dark)
Lance Armstrong And Matt Lauer Injured While Biking
- Matt Lauer flipped over the handlebars of his bicycle this weekend when a deer ran in front of him. Meredith Viera thought this was hilarious, but Lauer needs surgery for a separated shoulder. [Entertainment Tonight]
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dirt bag
Kanye West Headed To Court
- Kanye West has been charged with battery, theft and vandalism stemming from that incident last September in which he smashed a paparazzi's camera at LAX. He's planning a fly courtroom outfit right now. [TMZ, Mirror, Gatecrasher]
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Cat Fight
Whoa! Kenley Collins, Project Runway 5's resident villain, has reportedly been jailed in Brooklyn for assaulting her sleeping ex with a laptop, apples, water, and...a live cat. Leave the cat out of this! [TMZ] -
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John Mayer & Jen Aniston: Not Engaged, Maybe Broken Up
- John Mayer did not, repeat did not buy an engagement ring for Jennifer Aniston. [Us Magazine]
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The Tragedy That Was The Project Runway Show
The general consensus about Project Runway's half-assed Fashion Week show? Sad. Very, very sad. More » -
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Tilda Swinton Dresses To Impress; Let Us Now Praise Great London Fashion
- 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]
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Dirt Bag (After Dark)
Rihanna Says She's "Doing Well"; TMZ Claims Police Photo Wasn't Stolen
- Rihanna issued a statement through her representative saying, "she wants to assure her fans that she remains strong, is doing well, and deeply appreciates the outpouring of support she has received during this difficult time."
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critical mass
Eleven Minutes: From Project Runway To Real Runway
Eleven Minutes follows Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll as he creates his first "real" fashion show in a film that separates the true fashion-lovers from the Tim Gunn and Heidi fans. More » -
the greatest show on earth
Having Trouble Making It Work
It's hard to muster enthusiasm since the series isn't on the air and its fate is unclear, but the Project Runway fashion show happened this morning. Collections by 3 unknown finalists were shown; click for images. [Racked] -
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Belly Shirts For American Dudes; dVb By Victoria Beckham Dropped
- Yes, it's fashion week, yes, there are better things to talk about, and yes, we'll get to them after the jump, but first: Toby Keith's clothing line debuted. It's worse than we thought. [TMZ]
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rag trade
Anna Wintour's "Toothy" Cover Subject To Try Modeling
- Sienna Miller is going to be the face of a new Hugo Boss fragrance. When was the last time you remember Sienna Miller actually acting? [WWD]
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rag trade
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]
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rag trade
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]
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rag trade
Jessica Travels, Kimora Cuts Back, Jen Wants A Beauty Deal
- Jessica Simpson is launching a line of luggage. Because that's the image of America we want to project when we travel abroad! [People]
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rag trade
51-Year-Old Gallic Supermodel Walks For Gaultier
- Jean Paul Gaultier always brings surprise into his shows. He's had Coco Rocha Irish dance, and included plus models in his lineup. This time he closed the show with magnificent Ines de la Fressange. [AFP]
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the greatest show on earth
Project Knockoff
Shopping in H&M over the weekend, this pale blue skirt caught my eye. Isn't it incredibly similar to designs by Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall? Click to enlarge and see examples of Leanimal's work. More » -
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Oscar De La Renta: Hillary Is "Very Prudish" About Showing Skin
- Designer Oscar de la Renta says Hillary Clinton, whom he's dressing for the Inaugural ball, is "very prudish about the type of clothes she likes to wear." It's a constant battle! [People]
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style file
What's Tim Gunn Been Up To? Helping Animals, Designers
It's impossible not to love Tim Gunn, even when he tricks you into watching bloody images of slaughtered bunny rabbits. More » -
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Update: Project Ruinway
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Sofia Coppola's LV Line Debuts In Tokyo
- Sofia Coppola debuts her line of "sure, why not?" accessories for Louis Vuitton in Tokyo. The luxe line is made up of "slouchy duffle bags, discreet clutches and retro wedge sandals." [WWD]
- Speaking of qualified designers, Posh's dress line is a hit in London! "The presence of her name on the shop floor alongside such greats as Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano was quite an achievement for a designer who unveiled her first collection of dresses just three months ago. More impressive still was the fact that by 3pm on its first day on sale only three dresses were left unsold." [Guardian]
- Tim Gunn is not sanguine! Quoth the silver fox, "We have this horrible, nasty court case. We have an angry Bravo/NBC. We have an angry Lifetime. We have, I'm sure, an angry Weinstein Company. We have Heidi and I despondent about the whole thing. We worry that season six will never be seen by anyone." [Washington Blade]
- Addressing the severe shortage of celebrity perfumes, Faith Hill is in talks with Coty. [WWD]
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bears
Wild Life
Cuddly former Project Runway contestant Chris March did a photo shoot for a publication called New York Tyrant, and the theme, of course, was "bears." Tell us: Are we alone here? Or does Mr. March look a wee uncomfortable? Click the image at left to see additional pix. [Html Giant] -
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Jennifer Aniston On Pregnancy Rumors: "Hysterical"
- Jennifer Aniston talked to Entertainment Weekly about the tabloid reports that she's knocked up with John Mayer's baby: "Oh my God, it's hysterical. It's almost going to take away the fun from actually being able to say one day, 'I'm pregnant!' Stop stealing my thunder, motherfuckers!" Plus: She wasn't thrilled that Vogue used that "What Angelina did was very uncool" coverline: "I was just surprised that Vogue would go so tabloid. I was bummed. But you almost expect it. Big deal. Done. Next." [Yahoo News via E!]
- More from the EW cover story with Aniston: ''Everyone projects their thoughts on you. Everyone's got an opinion. I wish they didn't. I've gotten to the point where, if I focus on all of that stuff, I won't make a move, you know?" [EW]
- The prosecutor in the William Balfour trial alleges that the accused killed Jennifer Hudson's relatives because he was angry that his estranged wife was dating another man. Balfour has a long rap sheet full of drug offenses and car theft. A person from the neighborhood says: "He was always doing crazy [things], trying to carjack people." [USA Today, AP]
- As part of his Benjamin Button promotional obligations, Brad Pitt spoke to Larry King and talked about his mustache (it's for that Quentin Tarantino flick he's shooting right now), his kids ("Whenever they want to take over, we're ready"), and Barack Obama: "I think, overnight, we redefined what America's about. I couldn't be any happier and more hopeful for the — for America, for the upcoming — in the upcoming years." [CNN]
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heidi klum
Project Ruinway
Are Heidi Klum's ornate Victoria's Secret underoos cutting off the blood circulation to her brain? We ask because despite a major legal brawl between Lifetime, Bravo, and the Weinstein Company, Klum is convinced that Project Runway will air as scheduled in January. "I know they'll figure it out somehow and we'll be at Fashion Week in February no matter what," La Klum tells New York. Somehow we're more inclined to believe the lawyer who told the New York Times last month that Proj Run would be postponed indefinitely, but we applaud Heidi's Teutonic optimism. [NY Mag]








































