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more about #lvmh more comments → femme-bot: The Gap has come under fire from a Christian group that accuses it of failing to use the word "Christmas" in its holiday advertising and mailings Why... more » Lolita Hazed: I couldn't fit into women's clothing until the age of maybe 13. It was awful. Now Stella McCartney is reversing the problem for me. BACK TO KID'S CLOT... more » Diziet_Sma: Is it just me, or is that Jimmy Choo for H&M range tacky as hell? #nicolerichieclothingline more » bex_atl: I hope J. Crew sent Michelle Obama a nice thank-you note. #nicolerichieclothingline more » lilbobbytables: As a Kate, I may buy from the Winter Kate line, because I still have the childish reaction to like anything that has to do with my name. #ragtrade more » lucystrawberry: Tier 2 is the new black: neoprene pencil skirts???? *swoon* #ragtrade more » femme-bot: Judith Leiber once designed a bag for Hillary Clinton based on Socks the Cat. Does she call it her catbag? Heh #ragtrade more » badmutha: Oh Mr. Mizrahi, your observations on the fashion world make me sad. #ragtrade more » lilyHaze: I go to fashion forums, and people are fawning over J. Crew a little too much. And apparently the free Michelle Obama advertisements made the company ... more » Penny: Considering the fact that thigh high Choo boots are probably at least $1500, that price seems fine. Am I missing something? #jeanpaulgaultierfortarget more » bluebears: If the MadMen line is selling at Brooks Brothers expect it to be crazy expensive. I've been in BB from time to time when looking for a simple black sk... more » Tchotchke: Those Tom Ford quotes are priceless. I particularly enjoyed the quip about the bonzai trees taking a trip to the countryside each month for their nece... more » Dodgergirl: Jill Biden likes to wear miniskirts sometimes. Harlot! Those skirts are above the knee! This would not fly at my all-girls Catholic high school. #... more » lilbobbytables: Jean-Paul Gaultier is doing a collaboration with Target that will hit stores next spring Huzzah! Cone bras for the masses! #ragtrade more » Penny: Herrera, as a fashion design-obsessed person without the attention span or patience to learn how to sew, THANK YOU. Although, I do think draping is fun. more » -
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Sophie Théallet Wins 200K; Lindsay Not Doing Jewelry Line
- Designer Sophie Théallet has won the $200,000 Vogue/CFDA Fashion Fund Award. "Thank you for making my American dreams come true," said she. [Style.com]
- Skating at an outdoor rink in London, Lily Cole knocked over a small child. [Daily Mail]
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Nicole Richie Doing Designs; No Sampling Allowed At Oprah Store
- Of course a Nicole Richie clothing line was inevitable. It's called Winter Kate, and it will be hitting stores next February. [WWD]
- The full Jimmy Choo for H&M lookbook is out. [Daily Mail]
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Jean-Paul Gaultier Right On Target; Mad Men Women's Wear On Its Way
- Jean-Paul Gaultier is doing a collaboration with Target that will hit stores next spring; stay tuned for pricing information and images as they inevitably leak. Please let there be lingerie-as-outerwear! [WWD]
- Agyness Deyn might star in a short film. [P6]
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McQueen Goes After Madden; Supermodel Spends $50K A Month On Clothes
- Creator of this season's mightiest shoes, Alexander McQueen, is suing Steve Madden. McQueen's lawyers say the only reason the Madden is a knock-off and not a pure counterfeit is the omission of the logo'd zipper pull. (L-R: McQueen, Madden.) [WWD]
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Lily Sings For Chanel; Claudia Quits Catwalk
- Handbag model Lily Allen performed live at the farming-themed, hay-strewn Chanel show this morning. [Fashionista]
- Claudia Schiffer has formally announced she will no longer do any runway modeling. She plans to fill her downtime with a trip to Iraq. [Sun]
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Emma Conjures Clothes, Versace Tweets, Jackass Kickboxes
- "It has been the most incredible gap-year project," says Emma Watson on her new ethical fashion line. What happened to Habitat for Humanity? [WWD]
- "It has been the most incredible gap-year project," says Emma Watson on her new ethical fashion line. What happened to Habitat for Humanity? [WWD]
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Scary Loves Posh's Clothes; Jennifer Connelly Models Anti-Gravity Shoes
- Did L.A. boutique Maxfield drop Victoria Beckham's dVb in favor of Holmes & Yang? Posh's people say Maxfield hasn't ordered the line for three seasons, and the decision had nothing to do with Katie Holmes, who is Posh's friend. [P6]
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Anand Jon Gets 59 Years For Rape, Cries.
- "Designer" Anand Jon has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for multiple rapes. [Times of India]
- Seems Naomi Campbell would, in fact, rather wear fur than go naked: the one-time PETA campaigner models furs for Dennis Basso. [Daily Mail]
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Usher Sells Scent With Whiff Of Sex; Ashley Olsen To Leave The Row?
- "I've thought about clothing and jewelry lines," says Usher. "But fragrance stays on when everything else comes off." [People]
- Bottom of the barrel? For $8, American Apparel will sell you a bag of fabric scraps. [BF]
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Vogue Might Get Makeover; Lily's Chanel Ads Are Out
- Change! Stately old American Vogue is apparently seeking to revamp itself. Says Wayne Sterling, the mag wants "a new circle of models, an influx of fresh, young photographers and a desire for 'unpredictability' in the stories." Unpredictability. In Vogue. [TI]
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Jackson Family Fashioned In Versace; Kaiser Karl Disses Audrey Tautou
- Michael Jackson's entire family — including the kids — reportedly wore Versace to his memorial service yesterday. The singer was a longtime admirer of Gianni Versace's work, and LaToya Jackson contacted Donatella Versace to arrange for the custom outfits. [InStyle]
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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]
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Psychedelic Rainbow Monogram Madonna Louis Vuitton Campaign Leaks
- Madonna's fall campaign for Louis Vuitton leaked online, and the star — captured by Steven Meisel and 23 psychedelic Photoshop layers — sort of looks like a marble statue. [Fashionologie]
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Calvin Klein Models Too Sexy For Their Pants; Demi's Daughter Exploited By Bazaar?
- It seems Calvin Klein put up a billboard in SoHo which some find a little too sexy. We sure hope this kerfuffle ("It's borderline pornographic!") and all the media coverage of it doesn't hurt the company's denim sales! [NYDN]
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This Recession Will Change Everything (About The Way We Dress)
Everyone has a theory about what the recession will "mean" for fashion. Wanna hear often correct New York Times critic Cathy Horyn's? Oh yes you do!
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David Revealed; Supermodel To Design Spring Line
- Before digesting the latest round of layoffs, garment worker intimidation, stupidly expensive luxury crap, and magazine turmoil, say a hearty Good mornin' to David Beckham in his fancy new Armani underwear ad. Hello David. [People]
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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 » -
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9/11 Truther Nabs Fancy Perfume Campaign
- In a move that smacks of Chanel-Audrey-Jean-Pierre, Dior announced it's making a 6 1/2 minute online perfume ad with Marion Cotillard and Olivier Dahan, who of course directed Cotillard in La Vie En Rose. [WWD]
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Marc To Marry In Provincetown; Madonna (But No Jesus) For Louis Vuitton
- Marc Jacobs and his Brazilian fiancé, Lorenzo Martone, are set to marry next month in Provincetown. Also, Jacobs is taking the artists John Currin and Rachel Feinstein, plus Madonna, to the Met ball. [FWD]
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Material Girl Gets A Second Helping Of Louis Vuitton
- Confirmed: Madonna will do the Louis Vuitton fall campaign. With Jesus Luz? I imagine LVMH execs did a pro/con weighing the headline value against the risk that Madge would dump her boytoy ere September. [Grazia]


