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Friday June 14th, 2013

Monday June 3rd, 2013

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s CFDA Awards
A Handy Primer

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s CFDA Awards

The 2013 CFDA awards, fashion’s Oscars if you will, will be handed out in mere hours. The industry has been gathering to recognize and honor its leading talents since 1981.

A lot has changed since the early years of the awards. What was once a small intimate industry event is now a widely covered celebrity event. “I think it reflects a broader shift over the last few years where fashion has become more and more popular,” Style.com’s editor in chief Dirk Standen told us. “The internet has had a lot to do with that. It’s entertainment on a par with movies and music.”

So to prep you for tonight’s awards we’ve assembled this handy primer. In it you’ll find the complete list of nominees, our predictions on who will take home the big prizes, and all the celebrity presenters and attendees slated to show up.

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Thursday May 30th, 2013

Kiara Kabukuru on Her Dramatic Comeback and New CFDA Awards Hosting Gig

Kiara Kabukuru on Her Dramatic Comeback and New CFDA Awards Hosting Gig

After ten years out of the spotlight, following a horrific, debilitating traffic accident, ubiquitous 90s model Kiara Kabukuru is finally ready for her comeback. Her latest gig? Hosting Monday’s CFDA Awards red carpet for Style.com, the only site airing the event.

We caught up with Kabukuru to talk about how fashion’s changed in the last decade, and why she’s ready to come back to the industry now.

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Friday May 24th, 2013

Monday May 13th, 2013

Sienna Miller Talks Kissing Cara Delevingne, Victoria Beckham Smiles, and Roksanda Ilincic Designs for Barbie
Fashion News Roundup

Sienna Miller Talks Kissing Cara Delevingne, Victoria Beckham Smiles, and Roksanda Ilincic Designs for Barbie

On Mother’s Day, Kim Kardashian opened up about how “nervous and anxious” she is about becoming a mom. {US Weekly}

Speaking of motherhood, there’s a rumor that Beyoncé is pregnant again. She’s keeping “mum” for now. {NY Post}

Sienna Miller on that Met Ball kiss with Cara Delevingne: “She kissed me!” More interesting? Miller revealed she almost ate a maggot on the set of TV film The Girl. {Metro UK}

Victoria Beckham really does smile, OK? She tweeted a picture of herself as proof. {Grazia}

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Monday May 6th, 2013

Tuesday April 23rd, 2013

Friday April 19th, 2013

Why You Probably Won’t See Any Gatsby-Inspired Collections This Fall
Trendspotting

Why You Probably Won’t See Any Gatsby-Inspired Collections This Fall

The Great Gatsby! It’s finally happening. And I know this is fashion sacrilege, but boy could I give a hoot. Mostly because I am—please don’t hurt me—not a fan of Baz Luhrmann’s films. I do, however, love the story and Miuccia Prada, so if it gets great reviews I might see it.

Yet whether you’re a Baz fanatic, an F. Scott Fitzgerald disciple, or none of the above, it’s difficult not to imagine this film having a tremendous effect on what we’ll see on the Spring 2014 runways. After all, designers love a Roaring Twenties reference.

However, I think the impact may turn out to be minimal, and here’s why.

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Friday February 22nd, 2013

Friday February 15th, 2013

The Top 10 Trends From the New York Fashion Week Fall Runways
Trendspotting

The Top 10 Trends From the New York Fashion Week Fall Runways

Fashion week came, and brought a feisty lil’ friend named Nemo along for the ride–forcing us to consider forgoing, “Well, doesn’t she look chic!” for, “Well, doesn’t she look warm?!” The runways begged to differ, offering up endless new ways to bundle-up beautifully for fall 2013. Check out our top ten trend takeaways from the fashion week that weathered the storm in style.

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