Jezebel: Versace

Experts Agree: Cindy Crawford's 10-Year-Old Daughter Is Genetic Perfection

Madeleine Davies — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:00 EST

Versace Won't Let Any Real People Wear Its H&M Collection

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:30:00 EST

As you probably know, Versace designed a collection for H&M which goes on sale later this week. Now, one might assume that this commercial gesture might mean that Versace is fine with, or at least resigned to, the reality that non-millionaires will soon be wearing clothing that at some point in the designing process crossed the drafting desk of someone in its atelier. You know: "real people," the traditional outcasts of the high-fashion fold. The folks who are prevented by dint of economics, body size, personal unwillingness to clad themselves in strange, sequined things with peplums, and/or all of the above, from ever darkening fashion's door. But H&M! H&M is for "real people." H&M is for everyone! H&M is bright and cheery and, at least relatively speaking, cheap. But apparently even when working with H&M, Versace has standards. The company nixed the idea of the New York Daily News photographing its H&M line on "real" New Yorkers — whom, the paper points out, were "all recent college graduates who work in the city" — and cancelled the shoot. A publicist for the clothing chain deemed only one of the Daily News's prospective real-people models acceptable. This made the Daily News angry. So rather than writing a nice story about Versace for H&M, full of nice photographs of presumably photogenic non-professional-models wearing it, it ran this bit of well-earned snark instead: More »

At A Versace Show, You Wear Prints. Loud, Screaming Prints.

Jenny Zhang — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:30:00 EST

The fashion world is pretty much jizzing itself over the new Versace for H&M collaboration. The clothes will be in stores November 19th, but last night, celebrities and fashion folk took over Pier 57 on the Hudson river for an exclusive runway show. The red carpet was black, the walls were covered with crocodiles, and the stars dressed up in their brightest, most colorful prints, for once. More »

At Golden Globes, Stars Wear Endorsement Deals On Their Sleeves

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:17:00 EST

If there was one thing that stood out on the Golden Globes red carpet — well, one thing besides Helena Bonham Carter's purposefully mismatched shoes — it was the number of actors who selected dresses to fulfill their contractual obligations. More »

Katie Holmes, Face Of Ann Taylor, Coming To A Billboard Near You

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST

Ann Taylor replaced Heidi Klum with Katie Holmes for the spring season. The brand says it sought Holmes, who's also modeled for J. Crew and been the face of Miu Miu, for "her intellect, kindness and enduring personal style." [WWD]

Jonathan Adler: "Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels"

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:31:00 EST

Designer (and husband of Barneys creative director/fashion sage Simon Doonan) Jonathan Adler is selling a needlepoint pillow emblazoned with the pro-ana proverb "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Which, as Adler should know, is pretty much anorexia's catchphrase. [Racked]

January Jones Goes Nude For Versace

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:56:00 EST

January Jones' reward for holding up the spring Versace show by over an hour is apparently...the brand's spring campaign. Says Donatella Versace, "In January I feel I have found a perfect Versace woman for the 21st century." [WWD]

Tom Ford Thinks A Lot About Fat Women And Their Rolls Of Fatty Fat

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:39:00 EST

Tom Ford, a man who immobilized his forehead with Botox, thinks people should go naked. Especially, well... "Fat women almost always look better without the constraint and lumpy pinching of clothes, all the straps and elastic squeezing and sucking." [ContactMusic]

Proof That Ladymags Cater To Designers Who Advertise

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:35:00 EST

Here is an internal Harper's Bazaar document that lists the brands to feature in upcoming editorial spreads, ranked according to priority — and helpfully divided between "Advertisers" and "Non-Advertisers." This is how your ladymag sausage gets made. More »

Miranda Kerr Poses Nude And Pregnant For W [NSFW]

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

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Miranda Kerr was photographed nude at six and a half months pregnant by Patrick Demarchelier. She told W magazine she realized she was knocked up the day she shot her Jil Sander campaign. Full pic below. [Fashionologie]

Orlando Bloom And Charlize Theron Shill For Cheap Cashmere Blends

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:40:00 EDT

Orlando Bloom and Charlize Theron are the new faces of Uniqlo. Bloom is practically as adept in front of the camera as his wife, while Theron drives an old Citroen and looks attractively wistful in her video. [Nicola Formichetti]

Lady Gaga In A Multi-Million-Dollar Deal With Armani

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:32:00 EDT

Giorgio Armani has dressed Lady Gaga countless times, including for the Grammy Awards, and Armani even played Gaga's "Alejandro" video at its men's show, and both artistes profit. But despite this mutual admiration society, they've never actually met. [WSJ]

George Clooney Testifies Against Celebrity Clothing Lines

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:37:00 EDT

Not only does George Clooney not have a clothing line, he is so offended by the notion that he would have one that he's testifying against three guys who claimed that he was launching a line called "GC Exclusive."

Christy Turlington Hated The Catwalk

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Christy Turlington says, "There's nothing rewarding about modeling. It was a fun opportunity that allowed me to see the world but spiritually and intellectually there is nothing rewarding about the profession at all."

Naomi Campbell Must Testify About That Blood Diamond, Says Court

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:40:00 EDT

The Special Court for Sierra Leone ruled that prosecutors can subpoena Naomi Campbell to compel her to testify about blood diamonds witnesses report she received from warlord Charles Taylor in 1997. Campbell had rebuffed prosecutors' attempts to interview her. [AP]

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]

Lady Gaga Talks Music And Fashion; Plus-Size Models In French Marie Claire

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Lady Gaga spent two hours answering questions live online. "I need fashion for my music, and I need music for my fashion," she said. [SHOWStudio]
That Gaga: Always destroying her Birkins. [Fashin]

Gaga "Never" Walks Red Carpets; Naomi Celebrates 40th In France

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

"I don't give a fuck about red carpets, and I never do them," lies Gaga. "I don't like them. First of all — how could any of these outfits possibly look good with an ugly red carpet under them?" [ToL]

Naked Marc Jacobs Hawks Cologne; Thieves Rob Kate Moss

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 21 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Here is Marc Jacobs and his new men's perfume. It's like Tom Ford and Juergen Teller had a meeting, and this is what they came up with. "We tried it with clothes, but it didn't work," claims Jacobs. [WWD]

Ladymag Nixes Kim Cattrall Cover; Donatella Loves Naomi

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

"I was asked recently by a significant magazine for women over 40 to pose with a cougar, and I refused to do it because I felt it was insulting. They took away the cover." Cattrall finds the term sexist. [Extra]

Scarlett Laments Her "Schmoe" Look; Lady Gaga Makes Off With Priceless Lingerie

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 07 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

"Working with these incredible hair and makeup teams, you go in looking like a schmoe, and you come out like a movie star," Scarlett Johansson tells V. "You're like this perfectly prepared sausage…no one ever sees what goes in." [People]

Why Were All The Outfits At The Met Ball So Boring?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:20:00 EDT

Pretty dress after pretty dress went by on the red carpet outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night — and it was all pretty damn unimpressive. More »

Designer Thinks Size 10 Is "Unhealthy"; Marc Jacobs Talks About Terry Richardson

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

An Australian designer told the press that she will not extend her size range beyond an Australian 14 — roughly a U.S. 8 — because to do so would "endorse unhealthy living." Said Rosemary Masic, of label Nevenka:

Versace Throws A Glam Rave

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:30:00 EST

For Fall 2010, Donatella wants you to get ouuuut… and go dancing to Italo Disco. Acid bright gowns for the bold, chain-smoking, male model-collecting diva in you, after the jump. More »

Michelle Wears Mizrahi & McQueen; Juicy Founders Sour On Fashions

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

Isaac Mizrahi video-blogged his excitement over Michelle Obama's decision to wear one of his dresses to the SOTU. "She was saying, 'not let, nor right,' it was kind of like a bipartisan dress," said the designer. [IsaacMizrahyNY]

Baby's Got Back: Spring Fashion Ads Take Things Lying Down

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST

Trend-forecasting expert David Wolfe, on ads featuring supine models: "It's very hard to make a sexy picture of an elegant dress… But throw the woman on the ground, and, oh, it's a sexual come-on. That moves merchandise." O RLY? More »

Candie's Captures Haunted Look In Britney's Eyes; Kate Moss Engaged?

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:40:00 EST

Britney Spears is returning as the face of Candie's, minus the pink spray-painted haybales. [People]
Julia Roberts is in Paris for a week, shooting advertising for her previously-announced Lancôme contract. The endorsement deal is worth a reported $20 million. [Radaronline]

Megan Fox Takes It Off For Armani; Zoe Saldana Signs With Avon

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:00 EST

This is one of the many sultry new images of Megan Fox in her Armani underwear which will greet you when you flick through magazines/drive on the highway/walk through downtown/exist for the foreseeable future. Look! They erased her tattoos. [WWD]

Eva Models For Calvin Again; Is Lara Stone Going To Be In A Lady Gaga Video?

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:40:00 EST

Why mess with a good thing? Longtime Calvin Klein Jeans face Eva Mendes is back, again with model Jamie Dornan, for spring. And Calvin Klein Collection has again booked 15-year-old Polish model Monika Jagaciak for its spring ads. [WWD]

Lindsay's Clothing Line As Tacky As You'd Expect; Carla Bruni Frees French Coke Smugglers

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

Sketches of Lindsay Lohan's full clothing line were released today, along with the expected wholesale and retail prices of the items. Holy 75-85% markup, Lilo! The Ungaro-dabbling starlet Tweeted her excitement. And yes, kneepad leggings are included. [WWD]

Sarah Palin Gets Fleeced; Roberto Cavalli Enjoys "Primitive" Africa

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:20:00 EST

Laura Ingraham is auctioning Sarah Palin's fleece from her Going Rogue cover. Let's take up a collection and shoot a real Going Vogue. [Facebook]
Givenchy was the winning bidder for Audrey Hepburn's How To Steal A Million LBD. [WWD]

No Blake For Beckham; Supermodel Puts Photos On Display

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

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]

Alicia's Kooky Jewels; Tom Ford Calls Yves Saint Laurent "Evil"

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Alicia Keys has a jewelry line; her bangles and rings come engraved with the words of the Japanese pseudoscientist Masaru Emoto. You can't make this up. [WWD]
Marie Claire has published some clear pictures of Rodarte's line for Target. [Nitrolicious]

Versace In Trouble; Kate Moss Fires Hairstylist

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

Dana Thomas — author of Deluxe — wrote an excellent feature on the quagmire of the house of Versace. Thomas takes aim at Donatella and Santo Versace's resistance to change and ham-handed business decisions. It's a thrilling read. [Newsweek]

Zoe Kravitz For Vera; Mary-Kate & Ashley Close Beauty Line

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Zoe Kravitz, negotiating the transition from Famous Daughter to Celebrity, has committed the necessary act of being photographed by Bruce Weber for a perfume campaign. Vera Wang was the lucky partner in fame-chasing. Shall we expect a reality show? [People]

Versace Perhaps Switching From Gisele; A Very Happy Almost-Birthday To Daphne Guinness

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST

UK Harper's Bazaar named Stella McCartney its best-dressed woman of the year. [Telegraph]
Georgia May Jagger is rumored to be the next face of Versace. [Fashionista]

Kate Moss Busts Out; Cindy Says She'd Never Make It As A Model Today

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EDT

Pictures of the new Kate Moss Topshop collection are out — and they prominently display the supermodel's breasts, which she just recently up and grew, like she's some kind of experimental woman built by science, or something. [Telegraph]

Katy Perry Loves Muppets; A Hilarious Story Involving Kate Moss, Journey, & A Man In A Thong

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Katy Perry, like Lady Gaga before her, has succumbed to the charms of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's fall collection. The singer wore this dress to the label's spring show — which is like wearing the band t-shirt to the concert. [People]

Versace: Tough, Edgy, Sexy

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:40:00 EDT

Although some of the colors were sweet in Versace's spring 2010 runway show, the ensembles themselves were not: Fierce sex appeal is the point, and any softness is toughened up with hard lines or severe details. The result? Donatella-esque bombshells. More »

Sophie Dahl Gets A Cooking Show; Tilda Swinton To Be Face of Pringle

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Model turned cookbook author Sophie Dahl is getting her own cooking show on BBC 2. Dahl says her show will cover on the "emotional" side of food. "It's cooking with an anecdotal thread, irreverent, unpredictable and not without flaw." [Sun]