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Tuesday March 26th, 2013

The Biggest Designer Comebacks
Designers

The Biggest Designer Comebacks

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It’s been a season of second, third, and even fourth chances. After stints at Perry Ellis, Paco Rabanne, and Gap, designer Patrick Robinson is once again staging a comeback–this time, as creative director of Armani Exchange.

Currently waiting in the wings is former Dior designer John Galliano, who has been assisting in Oscar de la Renta’s atelier and is purportedly in talks to teach at Parsons.

We can’t say for sure whether either of these comebacks will take, but we can tell you about the returns other designers have staged in the past. Here are fashion’s greatest comeback stories:

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Published at 6:22 PM

Thursday February 28th, 2013

First Look: Betsey Johnson’s New Dress Collection
Look Book

First Look: Betsey Johnson’s New Dress Collection

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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 20th, 2013

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Wednesday February 13th, 2013

Backstage Beauty Brief: Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta and More
Beauty

Backstage Beauty Brief: Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta and More

by Cheryl Wischhover and Kathleen Hou

The last two days have been pretty colorful backstage. From Chloe Norgaard’s neon hair and tons of statement lips everywhere, it’s been pretty fun to look at. But don’t worry, there’s plenty of wearable inspiration too, in the form of Kate Moss hair and dewy skin.

Click through to check out beauty looks from Rodarte, Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang and tons more.

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Published at 5:30 PM

Tuesday February 12th, 2013

Monday February 11th, 2013

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Six
Fashion Shows

What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day Six

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Day six of New York Fashion Week started for us with a very fancy presentation by The Row uptown, complete with a flickering fireplace and luxe fabrications, and ended at Betsey Johnson’s runway show featuring models using champagne bottles as free weights and Carmen Electra in the front row. So, you know, we’ve seen a lot today.

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Monday January 28th, 2013

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Thursday September 20th, 2012

Karl Lagerfeld on Who the ‘Sexiest’ Middleton Lady Is, Blake Lively Pregnancy Rumors Start, and Betsey Johnson’s Daughter Is Launching a Line
Fashion News Roundup

Karl Lagerfeld on Who the ‘Sexiest’ Middleton Lady Is, Blake Lively Pregnancy Rumors Start, and Betsey Johnson’s Daughter Is Launching a Line

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Karl Lagerfeld reveals who he thinks the ‘sexiest’ Middleton lady is. Yeah, he went there. {Grazia UK}

Would Louise Roe be a good replacement for Elle Macpherson on Fashion Star? Well, we’re all going to find out. {HuffPo}

Betsey Johnson’s daughter, Lulu, is launching a fashion line–but she’s “toning down” the Betsey aesthetic. {Racked}

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Thursday September 13th, 2012

What We Saw at NYFW, Day 7
Fashion Is Fun

What We Saw at NYFW, Day 7

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It’s day seven of NYFW and we’re still standing (barely). Today we spotted Kimye (twice!) as well as the effortlessly gorgeous Julianne Moore. We contemplated the beauty looks from The Blonds and Betsey Johnson, and tried out some cat hats at the Proenza Schouler party. Fashion dreams do come true!

Click through to see all the pics we snapped during day seven!

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Published at 12:53 AM