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Tom Binns
Deal: 40% off all sorts of jewelery at this event, cutely titled “Bargain Binns”
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Katie Grand tweeted this pic of a Giles dress, but the hanger really steals the spotlight, no?

“He’s the master, so whatever he says, I obey.” –Anna Wintour, who wore custom Chanel to The Met Ball, speaks highly of Karl Lagerfeld

Biker Chicks: We’ve been wanting to get bikes for a while now. This cute picture—shot at the Hester Street Fair—only adds fuel to the fire. {Mr. Newton}

Wise Words: Narciso Rodriguez and Marie Claire editor Joanna Coles will teach a Learning Annex class on how to break into the fashion industry. You can buy tickets online for $45. {Racked}

Good Cause: The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has devastated both natural habitats and the commercial seafood industry. Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin says there’s a way to help. She’s joined forces with eco-activist organization, Matter of Trust, and she’s asking for your donations. What do they need? Old stockings and hair clippings, both of which absorb oil! {Style.com} Read more »

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Shopping

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Friday, Apr 30, 2010 / 5:31 PM

We love our moms—and we’re sure you do, too!—that’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite Mother’s Day gifts.

Some are pricey, some less so, but all are thoughtful, exciting presents that’ll make your mom a heck of a lot happier than a box of chocolates.

Click through to see our picks. We hope you feel inspired!


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Models

Models Continue To Book Campaigns Over Celebrities

Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 / 7:21 PM

This morning, WWD published a story about models edging out celebrities in fall campaigns.

The publication says that European houses have booked more models than celebrities for their recent ads, and that American houses—which tend to favor models over celebrities, anyways—will likely continue in this vein for fall as well. The one exception? Madonna for Dolce & Gabbana.

YSL’s Stefano Pilati and Gucci’s Frida Giannini agree that models are the preferred choice. Pilati, who is shooting fall ads with Daria Werbowy as I write this, said, “Actresses are fantastic, but they’re not models and it’s not easy. [Actresses] have an attitude, but will never be the fashion attitude. To me, fashion photography is with a model; otherwise, it’s a portrait.” Read more »