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August 2011

Thursday August 25th, 2011

See All Three of Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dresses Plus More Photos from the Wedding
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See All Three of Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dresses Plus More Photos from the Wedding

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People Mag shelled out $1.5 million for the exclusive rights to run the first photos from America’s ‘Royal Wedding’ and a site called Glamazonsblog (that we found via the Gloss) took the time to scan them onto the internet for all of us to gawk at.

Here’s a look at the three (yes three) wedding dresses Kim wore, plus more close-up photos of the beaming bride and groom, snaps of the bridal party and celebrity guests, and detail shots of Kim’s millions in bling (according to the New York Post she was wearing $10 million in diamonds). Which one of Kim’s Vera Wang gowns do you like best?

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Published at 10:02 AM
Kate Moss, Lara Stone, Milla Jovovich and More are Naked in Corsica For the 2012 Pirelli Calendar

Kate Moss, Lara Stone, Milla Jovovich and More are Naked in Corsica For the 2012 Pirelli Calendar

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Italian Vanity Fair has published the first photos from the 2012 Pirelli Calendar. The calendar was shot in beautiful Corisca, Italy by Mario Sorrenti (the first Italian to shoot the calendar, Vanity Fair points out). Unlike last year’s Karl Lagerfeld-lensed calendar, which took place in a Paris studio, this one takes place outdoors and has a more natural feel.

The shoot took place over a week in May, making it one of Kate Moss’ last photo shoots as a single lady. The calendar’s other stars include Lara Stone, Saskia de Brauw, Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi, Milla Jovovich and Isabeli Fontana.

It will officially be released in New York on December 6. For now, click through for all the behind-the-scenes shots.

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Published at 9:09 AM

Wednesday August 24th, 2011

The De-Evolution of Hollywood’s Royal Couples from Bogart and Bacall to Kardashian and Humphries

The De-Evolution of Hollywood’s Royal Couples from Bogart and Bacall to Kardashian and Humphries

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Since their epic wedding, many media sources have referred to Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries as “Hollywood Royalty,” which got us thinking: What exactly does Hollywood Royalty mean today? Certainly not as much as it used to.

I’ll explain: Our grandparents got Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, our parents got Steve McQueen and Ali MacGraw and we get…The Kardashians? Somehow, it just doesn’t seem fair.

It’s not that the relationships of yore were so much more wholesome (half of them started when one or both parties were married to other people) but it’s that they seemed to have that X factor–a heady mix of glamour, mystery and money. The Kardashians certainly have one of those, but really, do they make the cut as “Hollywood Royalty”? And if they do, what does that say about our generation?

Click through for a visual guide to the de-evolution of Hollywood Royalty couples.

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Published at 6:50 PM
Flash Sales Site Ideeli Ranked #1 Fastest-Growing Company of 2011
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Flash Sales Site Ideeli Ranked #1 Fastest-Growing Company of 2011

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Inc. magazine just released their annual Inc. 500, a list of the country’s 500 fastest-growing private businesses. Proving that members-only flash sales business model are still sound, online retailer Ideeli scored the number one spot on the list with a three-year sales growth of 40,882% and revenue of $77.7 million.

The New York-based company launched in 2007 and specializes in limited-time sales with a variety of designers and was one of the first to adopt this type of business model in the U.S., shortly after Gilt Groupe. And we knew Ideeli was a major player in the online flash sale site game. These ecommerce sites were one of the only retail platforms to benefit from the recession–brands had excess inventory they needed to move and shoppers wanted deals. Paul Hurley, the founder of Ideeli, told Inc., “The day after Lehman failed, which was a spectacular day for us, you could fire a gun in Saks and not hit anybody.”

Still, we didn’t know it was this big. Currently, ideeli boasts over 4.5 million members and 1,000 brand partners. Here are 10 more interesting facts about this year’s fastest-growing company that you may not have known from Inc.‘s profile:

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Published at 6:21 PM
Quote of the Day: Robbie Myer’s Gay Assistant Confesses to Flirting With His Lady Coworkers and Making Out With Chicks for Attention
Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: Robbie Myer’s Gay Assistant Confesses to Flirting With His Lady Coworkers and Making Out With Chicks for Attention

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At the most surface level, I kissed girls because, hey, it’s a good time. Kissing is a sensual experience, and I fancy myself as somewhat of a hedonist who’ll take his pleasures where he can get them. … [F]or me the spectacle was nothing without the audience. I’m not saying I rallied crowds to watch Read more →

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Published at 5:30 PM
How I’m Making It: Carol Marie
Fashion Careers

How I’m Making It: Carol Marie

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Carol Marie is an awesome New York-based jewelry line designed by industry vets and close friends Heather White and Jennifer Kramer. Their vintage-inspired statement jewelry launched for fall 2010 and has already been picked up by Henri Bendel, Shopbop, Revolve, Free People, Endless and several other smaller boutiques and websites. Both designers still work in the fashion industry–Heather in PR and Jen in editorial–but have managed to grow a successful jewelry line on their off-hours.

The young designers have proven that it is possible to have success in the middle of a recession by making smart decisions and really cute jewelry. Despite juggling multiple jobs, Heather and Jen took some time to answer our questions. Click through to find out how they’re making it.

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Published at 4:00 PM
Nation LTD Needs Design and Development Interns in LA!
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Nation LTD Needs Design and Development Interns in LA!

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Contemporary women’s knitwear designer/manufacturer is seeking interns to assist in the Pre-Production/Design and Production departments. Interns will split their time between both departments, and will assist in design room duties such as: organizing and presenting the sample lines, preparing marketing materials and samples for send-outs and, accompanying supervisors on errands. Interns will see the entire design process, from concepts to finished garments, and earn a better understanding of knit fabrics and apparel design/manufacturing.

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Published at 3:27 PM
Watch: The Cast of Glee Performs Bowie’s ‘Fashion’ On the Runway for Fashion’s Night Out
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Watch: The Cast of Glee Performs Bowie’s ‘Fashion’ On the Runway for Fashion’s Night Out

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The Cut just posted the full Fashion’s Night Out promo featuring the cast of Glee performing ‘Fashion.’ Highlights include Jane Lynch doing claw hands, Heather Morris’ dancing (we wish there were more!) and Lea Michele‘s sexy Balmain mini. Though we almost prefer Dianna Agron in Marc Jacobs and a short blond bob. Lowlights include that Lea Michele, who has a great set of pipes, somehow sounds way more Britney than Bowie. But no one can be like Bowie. And now this makes us crave Bowie.

Here you go:

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Published at 2:25 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Lady Gaga To Play a “Little Bit of a Slut” on Simpsons, See More of Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dress
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Lady Gaga To Play a “Little Bit of a Slut” on Simpsons, See More of Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Dress

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Gaga is getting a serious makeover: The songstress will get done up in yellow for a guest spot on The Simpsons, where she’ll reportedly kiss Marge Simpson and inspire Lisa to be more confident. {NY Post}

In other Gaga-related news: Longtime friend, costume designer and now Mugler creative director Nicola Formichetti talks about his new pop-up shop, being friends with Gaga and why he swears he doesn’t hate fat people. {The Cut}

Dun, dun, dun, here comes the bride: Get a better look at Kim Kardashian’s Vera Wang wedding dress on the cover of People. {People}

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Published at 1:37 PM