Jezebel: Talbots

What Happened To Ashley Greene's Neck?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:35:00 EST

Teen Vogue's March cover features a shot of Twilight's Ashley Greene that makes her neck look about twice as long as usual. Weird angle? Odd hair placement? Overzealous Photoshop? Perfect storm of the above? Whatever, it's uncanny. [Styleite]

Taylor Swift And Blake Lively Are The Worst Ladymag Cover Stars

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:35:00 EST

Worst-selling, that is. Swift's April Elle issue sold the fewest copies of the year, and her covers of Glamour and Marie Claire were nearly as bad. Blake Lively bombed on Vogue and Esquire, but weirdly sold well for Allure. [WWD]

The Biggest Fashion Stories Of 2010

Jenna Sauers — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:44:00 EST

The fashion industry in 2010 was rocked by everything from untimely deaths to unlikely unionization efforts. Money, sexual harassment, suicide, and shocking resignations: here's what changed fashion this year. [NSFW] More »

Blake Lively For Chanel?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:35:00 EST

Blake Lively is rumored to be the face of an upcoming Chanel handbag campaign. [E!]
Having Linda Evangelista in its ads has apparently driven up Talbot's quarterly profits by 17%. [WWD]

Tell Us Your Black Friday Horror Stories (Or, This One Time I Threw Up In A Macy's)

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

It's 11:30. Normal folks are stirring from their post-Thanksgiving comas and maybe thinking about taking something for that hangover. A strange breed of early-early-ante-meridiem bargain-hunters, however, is surfing a warm accretionary haze, Sam's Club breakfasts and $99.99 tennis bracelets acquired. More »

Alleged Sexter Brett Favre Might Lose His Denim Endorsement Deal

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:55:00 EDT

Brett Favre's unsolicited-penis-picture-sending ways might cost him his endorsement deal with Wrangler. The company wouldn't comment on the athlete's future with the brand, but said it was following the story, "like everyone else." [WWD]

Paris's Hairy Lawsuit

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EDT

Paris Hilton is getting sued by a hair extension company she signed on to shill for in 2007. Allegedly, she later wore another company's fake hair, and skipped a brand event because she was in jail. [People]

Natalie To Do Dior; Tyra Has New Modeling Polaroids

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Natalie Portman will be the latest face of Christian Dior perfumes. She joins a stable that includes Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, and Monica Bellucci. Some common perfume ingredients are hazardous to health; some are animal products. Is perfume vegan? [WWD]

McQueen Names New Designer; Gaultier Out At Hermès

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Sarah Burton, who has worked for Alexander McQueen since 1996, was named its new creative director. Cathy Horyn came out in support of Burton as a potential McQueen successor in March. Burton was previously head of women's wear. [WWD, Telegraph]

Naomi Disinvites Model Rival; Marc Still Lovably Neurotic

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Naomi Campbell allegedly insisted that model/Sean Penn date-r Jessica White not be admitted to her 40th birthday party. [P6]
Cash-strapped Annie Leibovitz is shooting for Jones New York with Jessica Stam, Hillary Rhoda, and 20-odd other models today. Allegedly. [WWD]

Terry Richardson's PR Pushback; Karl Lagerfeld Likes Escorts; Hello Kitty Wears Malia Obama

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Now begins the round of stories comparing Terry Richardson to Helmut Newton, wherein friends deny he could be any kind of a sexual predator. "You can't scare him," says Tom Ford. Why won't Richardson answer these allegations, then? [TDB]

Ungaro: Lindsay's Fashion Line "A Disaster"; Banana Republic Clerks Too Bouncy

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan's first collection for Ungaro has been derided by yet another industry heavyweight: Emanuel Ungaro himself. The designer, who sold the business that bears his name in 2005, says Lohan's work was "a disaster" that left him "furious." [Independent]

Jewel Thief Model Re-Launches Line; Yoko Ono At Fashion Week

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Erin Wasson is reviving her jewelry collection as a cheaper costume line. Let's hope in addition to ditching the $1000+ price point, Wasson also abandons her unfortunate habit of claiming jewelry designer Bliss Lau's pieces as her own. [Elle UK]

The Emperor Kate Moss Has No Pants

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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Kate Moss's latest fashion contribution: tights that look like you took a drunken prat fall on a gravel driveway. [The Sun]
The surprise guest of honor at Macy's Glamorama in Chicago: Miss Piggy. [WWD]

Coming Soon: Team Sparklevamp Capitalism!

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Twilight clothing is happening — it's only surprising it took so long. The duds go on sale at Nordstrom in October. Selina Khan, on the right, looks like she just doesn't care about Edward or Jacob, bless her heart. [People]

Britney Picks Up A Polo Player; Rapist Designer's Conviction Upheld

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Britney Spears' second trip out the gate for Candie's is an equestrian-themed acid-trip Photoshopped to ridiculousness. [DListed]
No Shit Headline Of The Day: "New Report Sees Luxury Struggling." [WWD]

Charlie Brown Finds Balance; Controversial Calvin Klein Billboard Replaced

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

How cool are these Charlie Brown New Balance sneakers? Cool enough that we wish they weren't just for kids. [WWD]
A London artist has created Kate Moss and Agyness Deyn paper dolls which look frighteningly like the real thing. [Pipeline.Refinery29]

Hermione Does Burberry; Courtney Love To Do Clothing Line?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Filling Lily Donaldson's shoes, Emma Watson, 19, will be the face of Burberry. Said designer Christopher Bailey: "Her charm and intellect and brilliant sense of fun made the whole shoot feel like a picnic on the Thames." [Telegraph]

Supermodel Assaulted By Husband's Hired Guards; Chloe Sevigny Wants Hermes

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Stephanie Seymour's divorce from Peter Brant just got ugly: security guards hired by Brant to protect the family home allegedly assaulted the model and pushed her through a screen door. Police have been called to the house twice. [E!]

Amber Le Bon Raids Model Mom's Closet; Sienna To Vogue?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

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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]

Michelle Obama To Send Hordes Of Women To Talbots

Megan Carpentier — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:50:00 EDT

The Essence cover of Michelle Obama and her mother Marian Robinson is out! They look so cute, and Michelle's dress comes from Talbots. She can make even Talbots look good? Damn her. [GlamChic] More »

Thierry Mugler To Make Beyonce His Angel?

Sadie Stein — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

Apparently Thierry Mugler's doing Beyonce's tour costumes. This could go in one of two directions. [Style.com]
Diddy: “I’m only about five minutes late because I was running around and spraying people." We think he's talking about his new "I Am King" fragrance — a monarch's gotta mark his territory! [WWD]
Let's continue to pretend we have some impact on Michelle's inaugural gown selection and evaluate these choices. [Forbes]
We kind of assumed it was confirmed, but yes! Katie Holmes for Miu Miu. She was shot by "Mert and Marcus," our new band name. [ElleUK]
Not a trick question: what do moddles eat on Thanksgiving? Food! [New York]

Vivica A. Fox Puts Her "Useful Styling Skills" To Work

lesleyarfin — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Vivica A. Fox is going to be the host of a new VH1 series called Glam God, in which the actress, who is known for her amazing style (??), will be searching for the next celebrity stylist. I can’t wait to see another reality show winner do absolutely nothing while everyone else on the show tries to one up Jerry Springer factor. I hope there’s a really good gay man or at least someone with a weave to yank on. [ConcreteLoop]
Getting Gay With Bags is Here! Marc Jacobs completes his special handbag for twink-blogger Bryanboy (the bag is called “the BB”) and Bryanboy gets really excited and…whips himself? [Gawker]
Designer Claudia Escobar has made a luxury clothing line out of salmon skin. "Many people who lived near rivers and oceans have used fish throughout history. It's not my original idea," she says. [Reuters]
Mischa Barton’s created a line of handbags, coming to London’s John Lewis, Debenhams and Fenwicks stores on July 2nd. Why not make handbags for the United States, Mischa? Is the dollar too weak, or is it that we just don't give a shit? [FabSugar]

Perez Hilton For Hot Topic Leaves Us Kinda Cold

lesleyarfin — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:30:00 EDT

“There so many celebrity clothing lines out there that just really suck!” says Perez Hilton in this new video about his collaboration with Hot Topic. Thanks Perez, now there’s gonna be one more! [YouTube]

Harvey Weinstein's Out To Get Nina Garcia, But In A Good Way

Jennifer — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT

"We'll get her," says Harvey Weinstein of ELLE's Nina Garcia (Weinstein) is being sued for breach of contract for taking Project Runway from Bravo to Lifetime. While Weinstein is probably the first person to say anything about wanting to continue to work with Garcia, we find his statement more creepy than encouraging. [WWD, 2nd item]

Woody V. Dov: It's A Battle Of The Lolita-Loving Asian Fetishist Jews!

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:30:00 EDT

Woody Allen is suing American Apparel for $10 million for using his image in its ads without consent. And to think if not for this minor infringement the two seem, well, cut from the same (sweatshop free knit jersey) cloth, if you know what I mean! [WSJ]

A New Makeup Straight Out Of Your Wet 'N Wildest Dreams!

Moe — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:30:00 EST

Wet 'N Wild is doing a line of mineral makeup. Thank you, Gods! Finally, a line of mineral makeup for the people who really are too drunk to wash their faces before bed and too old to feel comfortable doing this anymore and therefore willfully buy into the myth that mineral makeup won't seep into your pores in your sleep no matter how long it's been since you changed your pillowcase. Because I know a few of those people, and they definitely can't afford to shop at Sephora. [More »

Betsey Johnson Goes Private Equity, 'Portfolio' Fashion Blogger Goes Ageist

Jennifer — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:00:00 EDT

Betsey Johnson is selling a majority of her label to a private equity firm, which is sort of like the tent dress equivalent of this year's fashion financing world, but Portfolio blogger Lauren Goldstein Crowe is confused. What would a private equity firm want with Johnson, a "grandmother, 65 years old?" Um, and Valentino: such a strapping young lad himself! [Portfolio.com]