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more about #thegap sportz.star: Christian, thanks for the memories of when PR was interesting and the contestants made awesome clothes. Sigh. more » SomeAuthorGirl: Hey, I really liked the purple number, second pic down at the BBC link, regarding the Kenyan designers. Actually, those two jackets are fun also. So... more » BlondeGoddess: I'm not totally getting the news about 'mulesing' (maybe because the words 'maggot infestations' are so distracting, not in a good way). What I am rea... more » curiousgeorgiana: Christian--can I have this dress, non-maternity? Thanks!! more » ainsworth2: One day, I hope that gossip columns will be about regular people. Where regular people will be famous for doing ordinary things. Kinda like The Office... more » Lolita Hazed: I wonder if the key is in the crystals? more » badmutha: I read the Louis Vuitton tree thingy as "money trees," which made me wonder about the origin and availability of said trees. more » Plum-Pie: It is bad how much I would like to own Yves and Pierre's omlette pan. I bet it's beautifully seasoned. more » odinsraven: Marcus Shenkenberg, Gabriel Aubry, and Derek Zoolander. That's it. I can count twenty years' worth of male models on one hand. more » CynicalPink: Gap, can we have a talk? Just...stop, okay? Just stop with the gimmicks. It won't help. You were basically all I wore back in high school. The stuff ... more » BAngieB: What's strange is that all of Michelle's jewelry pieces are keys. more » femme-bot: "It starts at $78" So expect to pay $80 for a t-shirt. more » Kivrin: "Colorful crystals"? Gah, Dawn ruins everything! #buffythevampireslayer more » 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 » whynotshesaid: I was already planning on hitting up the Gap/Old Navy to use the coupons I get that give me 30% off and a kickback to the charity of my choice (probab... more » yellowviolet: Has anyone read the AFA's pledge they want you to sign? "YES! I will boycott Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores this Christmas or until they be... more » Asmo: You're being innapropriate AFA. AFA.... you're being innapropriate. If my family would let me get away with it, I think I'd skip Christmas altogethe... more » Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: I say we ditch everything and celebrate Festivus. #thegap more » Thus Spake KATE!: they have a funny definition of the word censor.... because last time i checked, censorship was the knowing suppression of information and denial of ... more » cand86: I was very pleased to see a Gap ad last night that mentioned not only Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah, but Solstice, too. That was pretty awesome. #t... more » -
#ragtrade
Diane Kruger New Face Of L'Oréal; Christian Siriano Does Maternity Wear;
- Diane Kruger nabbed a L'Oréal contract. [Elle UK]
- And yes, Siriano provides the contractually-obligated fierceness. [Racked]
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Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
- Michelle Trachtenberg is designing a line of jewelry for Coach's Poppy brand. Expect "colorful crystals." [WWD]
- Zac Posen is doing a lower-priced line, Z Spoke, which will be available exclusively through Saks Fifth Avenue come spring. It starts at $78:
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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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#thegrinch
Mind The Gap
The American Family Association is not amused at The Gap for adding greetings like "Happy Whateveryouwannukah" and "Mo' Mistletoe" to its holiday ad campaign, which they claim "censors" Christmas. [Brandweek] -
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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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#ragtrade
Lindsay Lohan, Couturiere; People Are Angry At Ralph Lauren
- Lindsay Lohan, finally addressing her disastrously received first Ungaro collection, says, "I am learning." But she will be back in Paris for the next show! "It's already in January. I thought it was in March." January? January means couture.
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Marc Going On Gay Housewives; Designers Unimpressed By Berlusconi
- Marc Jacobs is rumored to have signed on to appear on Kept, Logo's gay version of The Real Housewives. An open casting call will be held soon in New York to find other "high-powered (openly gay) playboys." [N.Y. Daily News]
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#ragtrade
Lara Stone To Get Skinny; Megan Fox Sells Action Costume
- Model Lara Stone, size 4: "I don't want to be the fat one anymore, so, I have just started doing Pilates every morning, then going to the gym, running, and swimming." [ElleUK]
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How Long Until Fat-Hating Fashion Stylist Invokes "But I Love Beth Ditto" Defense?
- The stylist who allegedly walked out on Mark Fast's show says it wasn't because the models were too "fat" - but because they were too fat to walk right! "The walk is very important,'' she explains. [Mirror]
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#theseptemberissue
The September Issue: Anna Wintour Is The Madonna Of The Fashion World
R.J. Cutler's documentary about Anna And The Giant Magazine, The September Issue, may not really have a climax, but it has a number of great scenes. Like when designer Thakoon Panichgul (left/above) compares the Vogue editor to Madonna. More » -
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Roisin Murphy Calls Lady Gaga "A Poor Imitation Of Me"; Katie Holmes Is Launching A Fashion Line
- We never thought of Lady Gaga's style as something one should actually seek to take credit for, but Roisin Murphy apparently feels differently. [Refinery29]
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Michael's Moonwalk Glove Under The Hammer; Jil's Uniqlo Line Costs $21
- A rare, left-handed Michael Jackson glove — the one the star wore when he unveiled his moonwalk at Motown's 25th anniversary in 1983 — is to be auctioned in November at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. [CTV]
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Charlize Sits For Vogue; Corinne Day Seriously Ill
- Charlize Theron has nabbed the September cover of a slimmed-down Vogue. The issue counts only 584 pages, compared with the 840 pages of Sienna Miller's 2007 issue. Theron last made the cover in October 2007. [TFS]
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Cate Nabs Vogue Cover; Naomi Attacks Photographer
- Australian Vogue's September cover is out, and it features a stunning illustration of Cate Blanchett. [WWD]
- Meanwhile, Fashion Week Daily is reporting on a rumor that Victoria Beckham might be American Vogue's October cover model. [FWD]
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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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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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#bigproblems
Plus Vs. Petite: Why Retailers Find It Hard Making Clothes To Fit Most Women
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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]
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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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Designers Find Oscar's Grouching About The First Lady's Fashion Unseemly
- "It's not up to him to give her lessons; Michelle Obama is of her time; Oscar de la Renta is no longer," scoffed designer Azzedine Alaïa. Ooh, breaking: Oscar is on the View now. [WWD]



