Actress/grammatically creative indie songstress Zooey Deschanel is suing footwear knocker-offer/convicted felon Steve Madden for reneging on a $2 million contract. For that sum, Deschanel would have spent 13 days "designing" and promoting a line called "Zooey's Shoes And Accessories." [NYPost]

Dolce & Gabbana's Tax Evasion Case Is Getting Serious

Jenna Sauers

11/22/10 11:30am

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have reportedly been indicted on tax evasion charges in Italy. In 2004, the duo transferred their brands to a holding company; they could be found liable for $1 billion worth of taxes and fines. [WWD]

And This Is How You Totally Dominate The Cover Of Vogue Paris

Jenna Sauers

10/22/10 11:45am

Here's Russian model Natasha Poly, rocking brown hair and bright eyeshadow on the November cover of Vogue Paris. [@VogueParisLive]

Cindy Crawford Nabs Iconic Cover, Looks Fantastic

Jenna Sauers

10/08/10 11:30am

Cindy Crawford pulls Tyra's patented couture pose on the cover of Vogue India's "Icons" issue. Cindy last popped up on the July cover of Elle Germany and made the front of April's L'Officiel. [Design Scene]

Gisele Bündchen Seen Kissing a Dude Who Is Not Tom Brady

Jenna Sauers

10/05/10 11:39am

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The mystery man Gisele Bündchen was seen canoodling with at a Paris Vogue party is believed to be a New York art dealer — and ex-boyfriend of Bündchen's fellow Brazilian model Ana Beatriz Barros — named Helly Nahmad. Ahem. [Racked]

Betsey Johnson Now Practically Owned By Steve Madden

Jenna Sauers

9/03/10 11:50am

Betsey Johnson defaulted on a $50 million loan. Steve Madden bought the debt, and as collateral, Johnson put up all of her company's intellectual property — every design, every idea, everything that makes the brand its lovable pink-punk self.

Beyoncé Shills For C&A; Vuitton Ads Banned For Inaccuracies

Jenna Sauers

5/26/10 12:20pm

Here's a bored-looking Beyoncé, in a campaign for the European fast-fashion chain C&A. [Quem]

The "Snookie" Shoe, Courtesy of Steve Madden

Jessica Coen

5/19/10 1:20pm

First the pouf, now a shoe called Snookie — the woman's influence knows no bounds! Before you consider wearing them ironically, please note that they will set you back $109. Spray tan and Solo cup not included. [Refinery 29]

Smell Sad, Like Jennifer Aniston, This Fall; Meet The Bedazzled Butt-Crack Shield

Jenna Sauers

4/16/10 11:30am

Jennifer Aniston probably looks forlorn in her fragrance ad because she doesn't have a husband. She calls Lolavie a "nonperfume perfume" and says making it, "I felt like a little chemist." But all we hear is: Babies. Babies. Babies. [WWD]

Model Calls Out Photographer For Sexual Harassment; Steve Madden To Work With Madonna

Jenna Sauers

3/12/10 11:30am

Model Rie Rasmussen, upset Terry Richardson included her picture in his book Terryworld alongside images of young girls performing sex acts, confronted the photographer at a party in Paris for using his position of power to exploit women. She said:

It's A Small Huge World After All

Sadie Stein

1/26/10 7:20pm

It's hard to say whether these enormous Blythe Doll heads, made for a catwalk show, are a commentary on the modeling industry, or just an exercise in human/doll creativity. Either way, they're terrifying and their eyes work. [Via BoingBoing]

Scarlett Returns As Face Of Mango; Kim Kardashian Showing At Fashion Week

Jenna Sauers

1/21/10 12:20pm

Baleful, photogenic robot Scarlett Johanson paused in her daily quest to EXTERMINATE long enough for Mario Sorrenti to take her picture for this Spanish fashion label called Mango. [Nitrolicious]

Government Officials Stop Donating Unworn Clothes, Start Burning Them Instead

Jenna Sauers

1/13/10 2:40pm

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The City of New York has quietly been paying to shred and incinerate tons of unworn clothing seized in counterfeiting raids. Knockoffs used to be donated to charities; since last April, the charities kept calling, but city officials ignored them.

Jessica Simpson Shows Bikini Line; Condé Nast Sues Blogger

Jenna Sauers

12/21/09 12:20pm

Jessica Simpson's swimwear line is here! Simpson says it's inspired by the jet-setting getaways she dreams about. [Stylelist]

Lindsay's Racy Leggings Ads; Steve Madden Teams With Mary-Kate & Ashley

Jenna Sauers

11/02/09 11:40am

Here are leaked pictures of Lindsay Lohan's spring campaign for 6126. The images were shot by reality-TV-star photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani. [Gone Hollywood]

McQueen Goes After Madden; Supermodel Spends $50K A Month On Clothes

Jenna Sauers

10/08/09 11:30am

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]

Get Into Lindsay's Pants; Mizrahi Needs To Make Us All A Pie Already

Jenna Sauers

7/31/09 11:30am

This speaks for itself: Win A Chance To Design Lindsay Lohan's Leggings. [FabSugar]

Metmania! Turbans And Tuxes And Dates, Oh My!

Sadie Stein

4/24/09 11:40am

Breaking: Kate Moss is wearing a turban of her own creation to the Met Ball. [Fashionista]

Smell Like Amanda Lepore For Under $1,000; Supermodel Births Superbaby

TatianaTheAnonymousModel

3/05/09 11:30am

Amanda Lepore has a scent which is more art project than perfume — sold at a gallery for $950, the crystal bottle contains notes of steamed rice, mandarins, champagne, and cucumber. It's fermented. [NY Times]

Victoria Beckham Sells Out; Mary Kate & Ashley Do Men

TatianaTheAnonymousModel

2/26/09 12:30pm

People love Posh's dresses. Net-a-porter.com sold out in one day, and Posh herself stopped by Neiman Marcus to instruct sales associates and top customers in the ways of the frock. Thirty pieces were sold. [WWD]