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Tuesday September 18th, 2012

Rachel Zoe Partners with Jockey Shapewear, Elizabeth Hurley Launches Controversial Bikini Line for Kids and Vanity Fair to Debut in France
Fashion News Roundup

Rachel Zoe Partners with Jockey Shapewear, Elizabeth Hurley Launches Controversial Bikini Line for Kids and Vanity Fair to Debut in France

Vive la Vanity Fair! The glossy revealed its plans to launch a French version sometime next year. {WWD}

Here’s a breakdown of how racially diverse the runways were during New York Fashion Week. Hint: It’s finally actually improving. {Jezebel}, {Refinery29}

Kate and Laura Mulleavy talk designing Rodarte and the costumes for L.A. Philharmonic. {Styleite}

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Published at 2:30 PM

Wednesday September 12th, 2012

The 5 Most Buzzed About Shows From Day 6
Fashion Week Report Card

The 5 Most Buzzed About Shows From Day 6

Facing fashion fatigue? Us too. However! The Mulleavys‘ medieval warrior princesses in bad-ass laser-cut heels march on. Tuesday critics lanced a few barbs (shades of Balenciaga, anyone?), but were surprisingly receptive to a broad array of world traveler-inspired styles fit for women on the go. Perhaps the biggest surprise was at Narciso Rodriguez, where the designer stepped out of his greige-y comfort zone and was loaded for a career-high performance. Find out which other shows had everyone buzzing on day 6.

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Published at 5:45 PM

Tuesday September 11th, 2012

Monday August 6th, 2012

Update: Natalie Portman Married Benjamin Millepied This Weekend, Now Let’s Take Bets on Who Designed Her Dress
Celebrity

Update: Natalie Portman Married Benjamin Millepied This Weekend, Now Let’s Take Bets on Who Designed Her Dress

It’s official! After two years of dating (and the birth of their son, Aleph, 14 months ago) Natalie Portman and her ballet choreographer beau Benjamin Millepied tied the knot this weekend, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting. Portman, who is famously private about her personal life, has released few details on the wedding but here’s what Read more →

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Published at 10:45 AM

Wednesday July 4th, 2012

Made in the USA: 25 of Our Favorite Labels that Produce Domestically
Designers

Made in the USA: 25 of Our Favorite Labels that Produce Domestically

Compared to, say, the 1950s, very little clothing (or anything for that matter) is manufactured in the United States. There are a few heritage brands holding on in the Northwest and the south; and brands that focus on weather-resistance and technologically advanced fabrics are often based here, where the technology originates. Additionally, many eco-friendly and Read more →

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Published at 12:00 PM

Tuesday June 12th, 2012

The Top 20 Designer Collaborations: A Timeline
Collaboration

The Top 20 Designer Collaborations: A Timeline

When H&M announced its latest designer collaboration with Maison Martin Margiela, we’ll admit we were a little surprised. Margiela is so avant-garde, so cult-y, and with little name recognition (OK, more than a little thanks to Kanye) we’d have figured them the last brand to do a collaboration with a mass retailer. But then again, H&M got Karl Lagerfeld to do a line for it in 2004, and then, somehow, the retailer convinced the most reclusive and enigmatic of designers, Rei Kawakubo, to do a Comme des Garcons collaboration in 2008. So maybe it’s not so surprising that Maison Martin Margiela is doing a mass collab–maybe it’s even obvious. It seems like every major designer has done a lower-priced collaboration with any number of mass retailers recently.

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Published at 7:32 PM

Wednesday June 6th, 2012

Fashionista’s Guide to Looking Chic in the Zombie Apocalypse
Fashion Is Fun

Fashionista’s Guide to Looking Chic in the Zombie Apocalypse

People, it’s time to kiss humanity goodbye. Folks are snacking on peoples’ faces, grilling their unfaithful lovers’ lips, and chomping on their roommates’ hearts. The Zombie Apocalypse is upon us, and our undead friends are hungry for limbs, organs, and of course, braaaains. But it’s not all bad–just because you might soon forgo chicken cutlets Read more →

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Published at 6:30 PM

Tuesday June 5th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Tweets the ‘N-Word’ (Sorta), Lindsay Lohan’s In a Surfing Film, and Rodarte’s Designing Costumes Again
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Gwyneth Paltrow Tweets the ‘N-Word’ (Sorta), Lindsay Lohan’s In a Surfing Film, and Rodarte’s Designing Costumes Again

Director Richard Phillips has tapped Lindsay Lohan for First Point, a new short film about surfing. {T Magazine}

Rodarte and Benjamin Millepied are teaming up once again. The Mulleavy sisters will be designing costumes for his upcoming LA Dance Project. {Hollywood Reporter}

Gap has teamed up with menswear designer Todd Snyder on a pop-up shop in collaboration with Chicago-based brand Threadless. Live in NYC? Check it out at 54th street and 5th Ave. {WWD}

Can’t get enough of Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen Diamond Jubilee outfits? Peep the Duchess’ looks at every angle. {Fabsugar}

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Published at 1:30 PM