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more about #poloralphlauren more comments → jemandtheholograms: If Rachel Zoe starts a cult, would her followers, "literally die!"? That would be bananas. more » greygreygrey: I can totally relate to the editor with the broken heels. I once wore a new pair of Proenza Schouler heels to the opera, and on my way down the stair... more » PaigeTurner: "I actually think I'm prettier without makeup." I think you're right, Leighton. more » AtelierCeleste: Re the less make up thing: I was never taught by my mother to apply makeup and I have never really made the effort to learn. Now thirty-one, I feel i... more » Mary McCarthyite: Ah, the JC Penney catalogue. When I was in 5th grade or thereabouts, I used to hotly anticipate the arrival of this thick tome, and dog-ear the pages ... more » cate3710: Leighton, I watched your music video the other week. After seeing that, I agree that you WOULD look much better without makeup (or at least with a lot... more » hortense: Elements of Style, By Lauren Conrad, Chapter 1: "Never wear waterproof mascara. Nobody will believe in your fake drama on your scripted reality show ... more » cmbowman: To reply to one point: the fact that they abstain from drugs and alcohol does not necessarily make "strangely conservative." It is fairly mainstream i... more » quisquous: The fact that only men are shown (I'm not denying that women can participate in similar modes of fashion and representation) is somewhat troubling to ... more » not_kinky: I really hate-hate-hate how, for some reason, the press -and some of us- think that fashion is something exclusive from the US and (some countries of)... more » amoureuse est heureuse: It's all about showmanship and 1 upping each other. Fally Ipupa is 1 of the biggest Congolese stars out, hence the video below. Bentley, fur coat,... more » amoureuse est heureuse: How do I explain this, my people are flashy. Even in the US, if you pull up to a Congolese party, everyone is dressed to the nines. It is part of the... more » logruszed: Reminds me of the "Teddy boys" of 1970's England. Sometimes the only way to feel good is to feel like you look good. And these gents have style. As a... more » foodandshoes: Something about the captions rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe it was the somewhat paternalistic "oh don't they know they're oppressing themselves" vibe ... more » MalinaMango: There are so many layers to this. My first thought was that they look so charming and handsome, and then I started thinking about the situations in Co... more » -
#ragtrade
No Blake For Beckham; Supermodel Puts Photos On Display
- Victoria Beckham's team always denies the best rumors. Blake Lively, apparently, will not be the face of her next campaign for the dress line. [UK Vogue]
- Helena Christensen's photographs of climate change in Peru are being exhibited in London. [BBC]
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#dandyfops
Gentlemen Of Bacongo: The Dandies Of Sub-Saharan Africa
A new photo book by Daniele Tamagni explores the phenomenon of sapeurs, a clique of extraordinarily dressed dandies from the Congo. In the midst of war and abject poverty, these men dress in tailored suits, silk ties, and immaculate footwear. More » -
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Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line
- Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
- Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]
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#photoshopofhorrors
Ralph Lauren's Ridiculous Photoshop; More Ridiculous Rage
Spot anything in this Ralph Lauren Blue Label that seems kind of...off? Just one clue: in real life, the model, Filippa Hamilton, doesn't actually double for a Giacometti.
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Leighton Aging Rapidly; Target & Rodarte A Go!
- Leighton Meester made the September cover of Harper's Bazaar, and inside the magazine printed digitally-altered photos of the actress, intended to show how she will age. At 23, Meester is already a supporter of Botox. [WWD]
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#ragtrade
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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Vogue Readers Don't Get The Bag; Filene's Basement On The Block
- Vogue subscribers are lured with a free-gift gimmick that looks...different when it comes in the mail. Of course, subscribing to Vogue is basically scheduling disappointment monthly, but the bait-and-switch is not normally so overt. [NYPost]
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#ragtrade
First, Lady GaGa Came For Your Pants, And You Said Nothing
- Women, gird your loins: Lady GaGa wants you to share her personal, pants-optional, control-top-hose-and-neon-and-sunglasses-at-night style of dress. Because in the future, everyone will have a clothing line. [Sassybella]
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The Case Of Aretha's Pillbox, And All Other Things Sarto-Inaugural
- Good morning! Obama is president, did you hear? The hat Aretha Franklin wore to sing "My Country, Tis Of Thee" was hand-molded and embellished with Swarovski crystals by Detroit milliner Luke Song. [WWD]

