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Monday April 18th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Hannah MacGibbon is Staying at Chloé, Agyness Deyn Runs a Marathon, and Crochet Ruled Coachella Style
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Hannah MacGibbon is Staying at Chloé, Agyness Deyn Runs a Marathon, and Crochet Ruled Coachella Style

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Hannah MacGibbon Renews Chloé Contract For Another Season: The British designer isn’t going anywhere (at least not yet) despite rumors that she was getting the boot at the French house. We’re hoping that MacGibbon’s Spring 2012 collection is her best yet. {Telegraph}

Spotted: Crochet at Coachella: Our own reporter, Hayley Phelen, tells the Brit daily that Seventies style including floppy hats, clashing prints, flowing dresses, and crocheted garments reigned supreme at Coachella this past weekend. {Daily Mail}

Agyness Deyn and Henry Holland Run the London Marathon The designer and his muse both hit the streets this weekend for the 26.2 mile race. Aggy called it a powerful experience, while Holland took to Twitter to exclaim “NEVER AGAIN!” {Vogue UK}

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Published at 1:00 PM

Thursday April 14th, 2011

Get Your Prep On: Vineyard Vines Designs a Kentucky Derby-Themed Collection
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Get Your Prep On: Vineyard Vines Designs a Kentucky Derby-Themed Collection

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Start mixing your mint juleps and readying your seersucker and grosgrain ribbon belts and pearls–the Kentucky Derby is just around the corner!

Whether you’re taking in the races at the Churchill Downs or a dive bar on May 7, there’s no excuse to look anything but perfectly prepped out thanks to Vineyard Vines. The prepster mecca has launched a limited edition collection called the “Official Style of the Kentucky Derby.”

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Published at 4:14 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Dov Charney Wants to be Like Hugh Hefner, Dita Von Teese Designs Lingerie, and J.Crew is Opening Across the Pond
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Dov Charney Wants to be Like Hugh Hefner, Dita Von Teese Designs Lingerie, and J.Crew is Opening Across the Pond

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Dov Charney Wants to Recreate Hugh Hefner’s Lifestyle Circa 1970: The New York Times‘ piece on Charney is full of interesting tidbits. Ilse Metchek, president of the California Fashion Association and friend of Charney, says that the controversial CEO of American Apparel’s 20-room home is like a “dormitory.” On his front yard? A sculpture of a hand giving the middle finger. How fitting. {NY Times}

The World’s Most Expensive Shoe: Your Louboutins got nothing on these solid gold heels that are encrusted with 2,000 diamonds. The shoe, created by jewelry designer Michael Shellis, are going for a little over $200,000. {Telegraph}

J.Crew is Heading Overseas: The all-American brand plans to open shop in the UK at the end of the summer. {Elle UK}

Models as Mannequins: In the catalog of the upcoming exhibit, “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” at the Met, the photographs of white mannequins in the designer’s creations are actually…real live models. Photographer Solve Sundsbo was able to create the illusion thanks to Photoshop, makeup, and lighting. {Racked}

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Published at 1:57 PM

Tuesday April 12th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Christian Louboutin Strikes Again, Alexander Wang’s Amazing Apartment, and Kim Kardashian’s Latest Cover Controversy
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Christian Louboutin Strikes Again, Alexander Wang’s Amazing Apartment, and Kim Kardashian’s Latest Cover Controversy

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The Red Sole Crack Down Continues: After suing YSL last week for producing shoes with red soles, Christian Louboutin is now taking legal action against Carmen Steffens, a Brazilian shoe designer. {Telegraph}

Katy Perry Poses for David LaChapelle’s GHD Ads: Perry, who is the hair styling brand’s new global ambassador, models hairstyles from the Fifties, Seventies, and Eighties. {Vogue UK}

The Latest in Bridal: There are many different styles for bridal in 2012, but from Oscar de la Renta to Marchesa, it looks like sleeves are in. {WWD, subscription required}

Hide That Hangover: Ah the wonders of makeup. Makeup artist Lisa Sim gives a tutorial on what products to use to conceal that rough night from your face. {Stylelist}

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Published at 1:06 PM

Friday April 8th, 2011

Rachel Roy to Chair SCAD’s Fundraising Gala

Rachel Roy to Chair SCAD’s Fundraising Gala

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Rachel Roy is one of the many designers and fashion industry insiders who have supported the talented fashion students at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

She has served as a mentor to the students at SCAD‘s Atlanta campus this year along with fellow designers Chris Benz and Christian Cota, and now she’s been named honorary chair of the upcoming SCAD Seen Gala.

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Published at 12:30 PM
Fashion News Roundup: Jessica Alba’s Glam Editorial, Vivienne Westwood is 70, and Christian Louboutin is Suing YSL
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Jessica Alba’s Glam Editorial, Vivienne Westwood is 70, and Christian Louboutin is Suing YSL

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Jessica Alba Gets the High Fashion Treatment: The actress posed for Michelangelo Di Battista in this month’s Vogue Italia, and she looks amazing and pleasantly un-Hollywood. {Styleite}

Christian Louboutin Sues YSL: There’s only room for one designer with signature red soled shoes in this town. Louboutin claims that YSL is violating trademark and misleading the public by producing their own designs with red soles. {Telegraph}

Happy Birthday Vivienne Westwood!: The quirky British designer turns 70 today! {Vogue UK}

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Published at 11:59 AM
Fergie’s New ‘Intense’ Fragrance For Avon
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Fergie’s New ‘Intense’ Fragrance For Avon

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While Fergie’s first fragrance, Outspoken, may have not made our list of best selling celebrity fragrances, its launch last year was Avon’s most successful fragrance launch in the cosmetic company’s 125 year history.

This summer, the Black Eyed Pea will launch a sequel to the original floral scent. It’s called Outspoken Intense, and this one, she says, smells even better.

We journeyed up to Madison Square Garden earlier this week where Avon was hosting 5,000 spirited Avon representatives as part of their Avon Believe World Tour, to figure out what’s so “intense” about the singer’s latest perfume.

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Published at 10:00 AM

Thursday April 7th, 2011

Fashion News Round Up: The Royal Wedding Gets a Fragrance, Doutzen Kroes Lands an Acting Gig, and Dolce & Gabbana are Bieber Fans
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Round Up: The Royal Wedding Gets a Fragrance, Doutzen Kroes Lands an Acting Gig, and Dolce & Gabbana are Bieber Fans

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Smell Like Royalty: A Hamburg perfumer claims that the royal family commissioned her to create the official wedding fragrances–one called Catherine that has notes of magnolia and rose, and one called William that’s sporty and direct. The cheesy packaging includes a locket with a photo of the couple. {BellaSugar}

Daphne Guiness Will Get Ready For the Met Ball in the Barney’s Windows: To coincide with the Met Gala in May, Guiness has collaborated with Barney’s for a six-week long window display that will include pieces from her collection of Isabella Blow’s wardrobe as well as from her own, a short film, and performance art, a.k.a Guiness preparing for the Gala in the Madison Ave windows. {Vogue}

Susie Bubble’s Guide to Online Shopping: The blogger breaks down and critiques the e-commerce sites of major brands like Alexander Wang and Burberry for those of you wondering whether you should brave the April rain or shop in your pajamas. {Style Bubble}

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Published at 12:24 PM

Wednesday April 6th, 2011

Tuesday April 5th, 2011

Exclusive: Alice + Olivia Footwear Kicks Off Its Shopbop Debut With a Sweet Video
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Exclusive: Alice + Olivia Footwear Kicks Off Its Shopbop Debut With a Sweet Video

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In honor of the debut of Alice + Olivia‘s spring shoe collection on Shopbop, the online retailer has given us an exclusive look at a short film that will make you crave cake and shoes.

In the film directed by Bridget Palardy, models discover leopard, polka dot, and snakeskin wedges amidst colorful confections, and proceed to get into a sugar-fueled food fight.

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Published at 4:13 PM