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Tuesday March 5th, 2013

Zac Posen ‘Bitch Slap’ Lawsuit Settled for ‘Undisclosed Amount’

Zac Posen ‘Bitch Slap’ Lawsuit Settled for ‘Undisclosed Amount’

The bitch slap heard ’round the fashion world has had its day in court. Sort of.

Lynn Tesoro, the PR exec at the Zac Posen show who was slapped by Jalouse editor Jennifer Eymere because of a seating issue, filed a $1 million dollar lawsuit after the incident. Today WWD is reporting that, according to a reliable source, the case has been settled for an “undisclosed amount.”

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Published at 10:00 AM

Monday March 4th, 2013

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Friday March 1st, 2013

André Leon Talley Calls the 2013 Oscars Red Carpet the ‘Dullest, Saddest’ Yet
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André Leon Talley Calls the 2013 Oscars Red Carpet the ‘Dullest, Saddest’ Yet

When it comes to good quotables, André Leon Talley can give Karl Lagerfeld a run for his money. And now, with all the new projects ALT has in the works (like a late night TV talk show), he’s been talking a lot.

The Vogue contributing editor sat down with WWD for a chat about why he took his new Russian Numéro gig (hint: ka-ching!), his relationship with Anna Wintour, yet another new project he’s working on, and his no-holds-barred take on the recent Oscars red carpet.

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Published at 10:15 AM

Thursday February 28th, 2013

Coco Rocha, Karlie Kloss and More Reveal the Best Designer Swag They’ve Ever Received
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Coco Rocha, Karlie Kloss and More Reveal the Best Designer Swag They’ve Ever Received

Yes, models work really hard, traipsing to endless go-sees and 4am call times. But there sure are some good perks–I mean, besides being blessed with impossibly good looks.

The models at the top of the heap, many of whom have become friends and muses to designers over the years, are gifted some pretty amazing swag. We chatted with the likes of Karlie Kloss, Jessica Stam, and Cara Delevingne backstage this past New York fashion week about the best freebies they’ve ever received from a designer. (Hint: Marc Jacobs is very generous.)

Prepare to be green with envy.

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Published at 6:30 PM
First Look: Betsey Johnson’s New Dress Collection
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First Look: Betsey Johnson’s New Dress Collection

Betsey Johnson’s main collection may be shuttered forever, but that hasn’t stopped the most energetic 70-year-old on the planet from expanding her fashion legacy. After Steve Madden invested in the company, they decided to take the Betsey brand down a few price points and focus on what she arguably does best–dresses.

Here’s a first look at her new lower-priced dress line.

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Published at 11:30 AM

Wednesday February 27th, 2013

Thierry Mugler’s Angel Perfume Celebrates 20 Years in the US: A Look Back at the Scent and the Fashion Behind It
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Thierry Mugler’s Angel Perfume Celebrates 20 Years in the US: A Look Back at the Scent and the Fashion Behind It

Thierry Mugler has always been known as a creative revolutionary in the fashion world, and when he launched his first fragrance, Angel, 20 years ago, it was a completely shocking concept in many ways.

From the weird scent to the crazy ad campaigns (and the fashion that inspired them), take a walk down memory lane with us to celebrate Angel’s 20th anniversary in the US.

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Published at 8:30 PM