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Entertainment

Lady Gaga’s Outfits in New Video ‘You and I’ Look Familiar–Is She Just Copying Herself?

By Dhani Mau Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 / 7:18 PM

Lady Gaga‘s latest video for ‘You and I’ leaked on the internet today (and Gaga herself then “officially” leaked it) and here it is. Not surprisingly, there is a lot going on from torture to mermaid sex to a Gaga-on-Gaga makeout session, with a bold outfit to go along with each scene.

Just about every time Lady Gaga comes out with a new video, she’s called out for imitating someone, whether it’s Madonna, Bette Midler, Grace Jones or someone else. However, in the case of ‘You and I,’ Gaga can’t be accused of imitating anyone but herself, and maybe Tilda Swinton. Almost every look in the video reminds us of something she wore in an editorial, an appearance or a performance. Watch the video and click through to see what we mean. Read more »

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Adventures in Copyright

Designer Eliza Starbuck on Why Feral Childe Might Actually Win Against Forever21, and Why You Should Care

To no one’s surprise, fast-fashion juggernaut Forever21 has just been named in another copyright-infringement suit, this time at the hands of eco-conscious, indie label Feral Childe. Again, to no one’s surprise, the print in question, pictured above left, does indeed look identical to Feral Childe’s original Teepees print, above right.

Actually the only surprise is that, sadly, given Forever21‘s track record for winning suits, the retailer may get away scot-free–But not if Eliza Starbuck has anything to say about it. The Brooklyn-based designer started an online petition with Change.org to help ensure Feral Childe’s pleas are heard. Yesterday, we caught up with Starbuck to ask her how she got involved, and why she thinks this time, Forever21 might actually listen.

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Look Book

Here It Is! Missoni For Target: The Full Lookbook

You’ve heard the hype, seen the ads and the previews, and gotten appropriately worked up over the epic 400-piece Missoni for Target collection. Now you can start planning which items to buy and see what they look like on someone other than Margherita Missoni. The full lookbook is here, and it’s a field day of colorful zigzags and swirly patterns with a slight mod vibe.

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Gratuitous Taylor Momsen Post of the Day

Taylor Momsen Quits Acting, Will Continue to Perform Pants-less in Band

The world really is coming to an end. Between the economy tanking and London burning we have more sad news to report: Taylor Momsen has quit acting.

The 18-year-old told Elle in an interview, “I quit acting, actually. I quit Gossip Girl and now tour and am in a band and that’s pretty much all I want to do. Hopefully I’ll be able to only do that for the rest of my life.”

Now I know for many of you this comes as a shock, what with all the acting Taylor‘s been doing lately–and all the rumors flying that Gossip Girl cancelled their contract with her–but be strong.

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Rants

Hey Garance! We’re Not ‘New York Skinny’ and We’re Proud Of It!

This morning one of our favorite bloggers Garance Doré took to her site to discuss her struggles with body image and compared what she calls “New York Skinny” with “Paris Skinny.” While we commend Doré for discussing a topic that’s so often swept under the rug and for being so open (that’s why we love her)–we couldn’t let some of her comments about fashion girls go by without comment: Namely, that all New York fashion girls are scary skinny, and all Parisian women have great body images.

For example: “The women in fashion in New York, they’re not just skinny. They’re New York skinny. New York skinny means thin to the brink, yet muscly from Pilates because it gives you those super long lean muscles.” As a New Yorker who has lived in the city for six years and worked in the fashion industry for most of it, I just want to clarify something: We are not all anorexic. Sadly, like most women in the world, girls who work in fashion do face unrealistic body standards–and sadly, yes, many of women in the industry struggle with it. But I certainly wouldn’t say it’s the norm–or that it’s accepted.

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Webvertorial

“Do” Check Out Glamour‘s New Interactive September Issue

By Fashionista Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 / 3:00 PM

Glamour is taking the pages of the magazine beyond mere glossy paper and turning its September issue into an interactive social networking opportunity. Want to chat with the Kardashians and Rihanna? Score free swag or discounts? Duh, of course you do!

So check out iTunes or the Android Market and download the new Glamour Friends & Fans app for your smartphone. Then pick up Glamour’s September “Friends” issue, dedicated to social networking.

When you come across tags in the magazine (denoted by a symbol in a circle), open the app and line up the tag on your screen. Don’t have an iPhone or an Android? Just snap and send with your camera phone. When the tag turns green…go! Go get your secret shopping discount code, watch an exclusive video, or win prizes. It’s like a giant scavenger hunt, but one that you can do from your couch. And with fashion!

“Do” go here immediately to get Glamour’s Friends & Fans app and “don’t” miss out on the cool opportunities.

Accessories

Apparently, Recessions Make Rich People Want to Spend More: Here Are 10 Handbags That Cost Five-Figures

With recessions and economic uncertainty plaguing retail all over the world, you would think products like $39,000 handbags wouldn’t do so well, right? Wrong. Apparently, the luxury market has been doing so well it’s spawned a new market: hyper-luxury.

Instead of tightening their belts, wealthy shoppers are just raising their standards, according to WWD. People want to invest (if you can call it that) in extra special things, even if that special touch, whether it’s an exotic skin or customization, makes the item that much more expensive. And designers like Fendi, Tom Ford and Victoria Beckham are more than happy to cater to those people.

Alber Elbaz puts it nicely: “If a handbag is the price of a house,” he says, “the customer wants to make sure she’s the only one who’s got it.”

Are these things expensive enough for you, luxury customers?

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Michelle Has An Ankle Tat And Listens To The Rolling Stones

Name: Michelle

Age: 27

Occupation: Researcher

How would you describe your style? Preppy, girly.

What is the most prominent color in your wardrobe? Black.

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Fashion Careers

Style Startups is looking for Research and Editorial Interns!

Style Startups is looking for ‘Fashion 2.0′ editorial and research interns to help explore the exploding world of web-based fashion technology.

Style Startups will be launching late this fall, and will be a platform for tracking and exploring all types of ‘Fashion 2.0′ business ventures (think flash sale sites like Gilt Groupe and social shopping like Fashism and subscription sites like Shoe Dazzle). They’ll also be educating existing companies and mentoring new entrepreneurs. They are currently looking for interns so nice, smart, and amazing, they’re never going to want to let them go.

This is a great fit for those fashion geeks out there – you must love fashion and have a deep interest in technology as well (social media savvy, of course, but more, too… disruptive new online business models, 3D accessory printing, whatever geeks you out).

Responsibilities include:
Research – combing the web for new and existing fashion websites and entering them into a database. (Yes, that means looking at fashion sites all day!)
Blogging – writing about new and interesting fashion 2.0 things that you discover as you comb the web.
Social media – some pr + marketing work using all the usual social media channels.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Lauren Conrad’s Latest Collection For Kohl’s, Google’s Shopping App, and a New Diana Vreeland Doc

Preview Lauren Conrad’s Fall 2011 Line For Kohl’s: Filled with floaty blush-toned blouses and pleated skirts, the fall Lauren Conrad for Kohl’s line screams LC without the Paper Crown pricetag. {Examiner}

Video: Behind-The-Scenes of NYMag’s Andrej Pejic Cover: Go behind the photographer’s lens of NYMag’s fall fashion issue and watch Pejic and other cover stars Issebella Rossellinni and Elettra Wiedemann, China Machado and Shala Monroque do their thang. {The Cut}

First Look at Mark Fast For Aldo: Going off the sketch of a fringed wedge sandal, it looks like the collection might not be out until next resort (though there’s no official word). We’ll wait, since it sounds awesome: Fast described it as “sexy, strong, fierce African fabulousness.” {Catwalk Queen}

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Would You Rather?

Would You Rather…? The Andrej Pejic V. ANTM‘s Fatima Siad Flower-in-Mouth Edition

By Steff Yotka Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 / 12:30 PM

Coincidence or trend? Former ANTM contestant Fatima Siad appears in Arise #13 with red rose petals in her mouth, while pretty-boy Andrej Pejic covers Follow #5 with a similar red flower in his mouth. Let’s only hope this inspires an ANTM challenge in which the contestants are forced to wear the same outfits and do the same poses as some feminine male models. You know it’s a good idea Tyra.

But back to the issue at hand – who do you think works the flowery look better: Miss Fatima or Mr. Andrej?

Magazines

Not So Glamourous: Someone is Reportedly Leaving Nasty Poos in Glamour‘s Bathroom; Tipster Suggests Staffers are Miserable

Things have to get really bad at your media job before you decide that hitting send on a dishy and potentially damaging email about your place of work to Gawker is a good idea. So it seems that things are pretty bad at Glamour. And stinky.

A tipster sent the following email to Gawker yesterday:

For years, the ladies’ room of the 16th floor of Glamour has had a mystery shitter who has left enormous packages in various toilets and appeared to purposefully not flush. Despite signs ranging from laminated “please remember to flush” posters and haikus of middling wit being taped inside each stall, the mystery shitter continues to shit, a silent, odiferous protest against a work environment that regularly keeps staffers there past midnight-3 a.m. nights are not unheard of.

This is totally gross and all, but also happens everywhere. We heard it happens at Teen Vogue too (is this a problem at Conde? What’s cooking in that famous cafeteria?), and I even heard tale of poo on the floor of a magazine that shall remain nameless that was then dragged into the newsroom.

Poop stories aside, the real scandal lies in the confession of how shitty (in the non-literal sense) things are inside Glamour HQ, Conde’s shining star in ad revenues and circulation. The tipster goes on to recount how staffers are totally miz at Glamour and doing happy dances when they leave for lower paying jobs:

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