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Tuesday May 7th, 2013

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Thursday May 2nd, 2013

CFDA Launches ‘Americans in China’ Program to Strengthen Connection with Chinese Market

CFDA Launches ‘Americans in China’ Program to Strengthen Connection with Chinese Market

Over the last few years we’ve seen countless luxury brands stage fashion shows in China–in Beijing, Shanghai, on the Great Wall–in addition to staging their shows in Paris, London, New York or Milan. With Chinese surpassing Americans as the biggest consumers of luxury goods, designers are focusing more than ever on China.

Of course, for smaller labels that aren’t part of luxury conglomerates, China is a market that’s harder to tap into. Enter the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s latest initiative, “Americans in China,” which will bring Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, and Marchesa (three former CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists) to China to present their fall-winter 2013 collections at the Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park, at the Great Wall of China, in Beijing.

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Published at 11:05 AM

Wednesday April 24th, 2013

Really, Really Pretty Wedding Dresses from the Spring Bridal Shows
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Really, Really Pretty Wedding Dresses from the Spring Bridal Shows

Whether you’re planning on walking down the aisle in the near future or not, there’s really nothing more fun than looking at a bunch of frothy white swoon-worthy wedding dresses. Bridal week just wrapped and since it’s Wednesday and all, we thought we’d round up the prettiest frocks on offer this season–from designers like Marchesa, Read more →

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Published at 6:17 PM

Thursday February 28th, 2013

Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé
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Macy’s Designs a Marilyn Monroe Collection, Kerry Washington Changed Her Oscars Dress Last Minute, and PETA’s Mad at Beyoncé

Macy’s is debuting a totally adorable juniors’ line inspired by Marilyn Monroe. {Macy’s}

We wish we were the “friend” holed up drinking wine with Jennifer Lawrence in Hawaii in these pap shots. Call us, Jen? {US Weekly}

Beyoncé had a pair of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers customized by PMK in exotic skins that include anaconda and stingray. Guess who’s upset? (Spoiler: It’s PETA). {HuffPo}

Rumor has it Kerry Washington abandoned a custom Marchesa gown for Miu Miu on Oscar night (risking the ire of Harvey Weinstein in the process–yikes!). Public apologies seem to be de rigueur, Kerry… {NYPost}

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Published at 2:15 PM

Monday February 25th, 2013

Karl Lagerfeld Makes Jelly Shoes, Heidi Klum Talks Boobs, and Natalie Portman Goes Rosy for Dior
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Karl Lagerfeld Makes Jelly Shoes, Heidi Klum Talks Boobs, and Natalie Portman Goes Rosy for Dior

Does Karl Lagerfeld say no to anything? The ubiquitous designer is collaborating with purveyor of plastic shoes, Brazilian footwear company Melissa for four seasons. {WWD}

Sally Field had a Kristen Stewart-esque surprise hiding under her gorgeous Valentino gown at the Vanity Fair Academy Awards after party. {HuffPo}

Natalie Portman’s latest Dior ad, directed by Sofia Coppola, has us seeing “La Vie en Rose.” {Telegraph}

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Sunday February 24th, 2013

Friday February 22nd, 2013

Thursday February 21st, 2013

Marchesa Comes to JCPenney, Manolo Blahnik Disses Anne Hathaway, and Kate Upton Shares Her Favorite Body Part
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Marchesa Comes to JCPenney, Manolo Blahnik Disses Anne Hathaway, and Kate Upton Shares Her Favorite Body Part

Marchesa at prom: Not just for Blair Waldorf anymore! More deets on Georgina Chapman’s “special occasion” gown and dress collection for JCPenney. It’s called Pearl. {WWD}

More designers are finally starting to pay models for walking in their shows, instead of just gifting them clothes. But you’ll never guess who’s still holding out…{BuzzFeed}

Kate Upton talks to Ellen DeGeneres about shooting her Antarctic Sports Illustrated cover, plus her favorite body part–but it’s not what you’re thinking. {HuffPo}

This hurts more than a blister: Manolo Blahnik tells Interview Magazine that he doesn’t find “anonymous girls” like Anne Hathaway or Amanda Seyfried very memorable. Burn. {Page Six}

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Published at 3:00 PM

Thursday February 14th, 2013

Thursday February 7th, 2013