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Watch: P’Trique (of ‘Sh*t Fashion Girls Say’ Fame) Talks Paris Fashion, Skypes with Nicola Formichetti

By Friday, Mar 9, 2012 / 9:00 AM

There have been many versions of the “Shit *insert niche groups here* Say” videos, but for obvious reasons our favorites are P’Trique’s “Shit Fashion Girls Say” because they’re hilarious and sometimes uncomfortably true-to-life. Plus, he has a beard, flat ironed hair, and wears lipstick. It just all works. Well, there’s a new one, and this time P’trique takes on Paris fashion week, critiques the Mugler collection, does a Lady Gaga impression and Skypes with Nicola Formichetti. Our favorite line? “It’s like an emo bang, but fabric. I wonder if Mariah will use it to cover her bad side.” Love. Him. Click through to watch the video, plus extended outtakes of the Skype session with Nicola. Read more »

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Jean Paul Gaultier Made a Bizarre Diet Coke Commercial With a Dancing Puppet

By Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 / 12:17 PM

From Haute Couture to…soda cans? Apparently so.

Jean Paul Gaultier has just been named Creative Director at Diet Coke (taking over from Karl Lagerfeld) and as such he’ll be designing a “limited edition collection of show-stopping bottles and cans,” as well as developing online content, retail concepts and ad campaigns, according to the brand’s press release. Read more »

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People Are Actually Wearing That Balenciaga Visor–Here’s How Much It Costs and Why You Can’t Get It In The U.S.

By Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 / 7:30 PM

There is no better time or place than Paris Fashion Week to try out the season’s most over-the-top, impractical items. And that is what the fashion crowd has done this week with what is arguably spring 2012′s most ridiculous accessory: Balenciaga‘s visor hat.

Yep, people–well, fashion people–have actually been wearing this black Darth Vader-esque number around during the day, on the street, while doing things and going to places. Here’s photographic evidence. Who knows whether or not they’ll continue to do so once fashion month has come and gone, but it was fun while it lasted, right?

This hat’s ridiculousness doesn’t end at its design. Read more »

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A History of Naked, Pregnant Celebs on Magazine Covers

Earlier today, the Internet was all a flutter with the newly released nudie pics of an extremely pregnant (it’s been what, ten months now?) Jessica Simpson on the cover of Elle. The April 2012 spread was photographed by Carter Smith and styled by Joe Zee, but they clearly got some inspiration, elsewhere. Since Annie Leibovitz shot a naked and pregnant Demi Moore for Vanity Fair twenty-one years ago, it seems like pregnant celebs everywhere have been clamoring to strip down for the newsstands.n At this point, it’s practically a right of passage for expectant stars, as well as an informal announcement that “exclusive first baby pictures!” will be shopped around in the near future. Is pregnancy a valid excuse for famous women (most of whom would scoff at an offer from Playboy in normal circumstances) to take it all off?

Take a look at our investigation of the fascinating (and at times, extremely uncomfortable) history of the naked, pregnant magazine cover. Do you think it’s a celebration or just exploitation? And does a pregnant naked person really make you want to buy a magazine? We want to hear what you think.

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What Fashionista Editors Want for Spring

By Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 / 7:00 PM

Spring merchandise is about to hit the racks, and with the mild winter we’ve had, we are itching to get our hands on some warm-weather goodies. So we all went pretend shopping–which hopefully will soon turn into real shopping.

Picks from our favorite designers, from 3.1 Phillip Lim to Céline are here, as well as a few unexpected products like a new MacBook Air (a business expense!).

Click through to see what Fashionista editors are coveting for spring–not all of it is within our budgets, alas, but we can dream. What are you dreaming of adding to your closet this spring?
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Fashion Month Through the Eyes of the Models: The Best Tweets and Twitpics From Coco, Karlie, Jourdan And More

By Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 / 6:10 PM

Nowadays, you needn’t be a model to experience all the glitz, glamour (and, okay, uncomfortable shoes) of fashion month. All you need is a good internet connection, a steady roster of model Twitter accounts bookmarked in your browser and some free time.

From hanging with A-list stars (ahem, Kanye West) to goofing off backstage with model besties, find out what Coco Rocha, Karlie Kloss, Jourdan Dunn, Anja Rubik and more, were up to during fashion week–straight from the source.

Click through for the best tweets and pictures from some of our favorite models this fashion month. Read more »

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Edward Enninful and Alicia Keys Hold Hands At Givenchy, Spark Rumors of Love Affair (LOL)

By Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 / 5:07 PM

Alicia Keys has been popping up all over Paris Fashion Week. As Derek Blasberg tweeted, “Jeez, Alicia Keys has gone to as many shows as I have this season.” Keys made an appearance at Givenchy, where she caught up with W editor Edward Enninful. Photogs snapped the two in a handhold, which apparently means the two are having a steamy affair. At least, that’s what Media Takeout would like you to think, as they posted those photos under the headline “UMMMMM . . . This Could Be NOTHING . . . But . . Why Is R&B Singer ALICIA KEYS Holding Hands With THIS DUDE?????” Read more »

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Toddlers at Chanel: Three-Year Old Hudson Kroenig Walked the Runway With a Purse

By Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 / 3:15 PM

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Are Chanel sets runways or playgrounds? It’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell–not only because they’re now incorporating elements like seashells and sand–but also because they’re starting to draw a pretty young crowd.

It all began a year ago when the then-two-year-old son of model Brad Kroenig accompanied him down the runway for the Spring 2011 Chanel show. And it was the most adorable thing we’d ever seen. He then took the fashion world by storm, subsequently landing a Fendi campaign and a Coveteur feature, in which we learned that he loves getting his picture taken, dressing up in Chanel jackets, and sleeping with a Karl Lagerfeld doll that was given to him by the Kaiser himself.

Now a runway veteran, Kroenig walked in the Chanel show again this morning–this time holding the hand of a female model. And why yes, that is one of the new Chanel “Boy” handbags slung across his little Chanel jacket and we think the purple suede goes great with his navy trousers. Read more »

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Watch: Coco Rocha Does a Choreographed Dance Routine for Longchamp

By Tuesday, Mar 6, 2012 / 12:30 PM


That’s it, I’m officially enrolling in dance class, thanks to Longchamp‘s adorable and spirited video campaign featuring none other than model (and former Irish dancer) Coco Rocha. Seriously, we dare you to watch it and not want to spontaneously break into the can-can.

In the video, called “Oh! My bag!” and directed by Bianca Li, Rocha is joined by model (and former ballerina) Liisa Winkler as well as professional dancer Alexia Level, who’s certainly gorgeous enough to be a model. The trio break into a twirling, fast-skipping, high-kicking dance routine after bonding over wearing the same colorful Longchamp bag. (What, like you’ve never done that?) Read more »

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Happy Leap Year! Here Are 29 Pictures of Models Leaping

By Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 / 6:45 PM

Arthur Elgort, Vogue

In honor of leap year, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to gather 29 pictures of some of our favorite models, you know, leaping. Can you think of a better way to celebrate?

As everyone knows, models love to leap–and they do it all over the globe too: In the desert, on the beach, and in the snow. From Naomi Cambell‘s splashy jump to Caroline Trentini‘s ballerina jete–check out our favorite bouncy editorials. Vogue.com kinda owns the leap but it’s made its way to Harper’s Bazaar, Purple, and more.

Now, get leaping!
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Hunger Games Fashion: More Crazy Looks from the Capitol

By Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 / 4:30 PM

New Hunger Games stills are out, lovingly scanned from the movie’s companion book by fans and posted on Oh No They Didn’t. Obviously we’re all over it, considering our obsession with the soon-to-be-released movie. We knew the Capitol’s fashion would be totally nuts, but the recent images have upped the ante a little bit. Read more »

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20 Oscar-Worthy Dresses From the Fall Collections and Who Should Wear Them

By Thursday, Feb 23, 2012 / 6:00 PM

While many Oscar nominees (or their stylists) probably start preparing their outfits the day they’re nominated, we pulled some dress options straight from the fall 2012 collections just in case any nominees have been procrastinating or holding out for some fresh options.

Luckily for us, and them, tons of gorgeous, Oscar-worthy dresses hit the runway for fall 2012, from some moody options at Gucci to slinky and sexy looks from Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, and Zac Posen. And no, we didn’t forget about Marchesa.

Click through our gallery to see the brand new dresses we’d love to see on Rooney Mara, Michelle Williams, Meryl Streep, and all the other nominees. And be sure to tune in with us on Sunday night, when we’ll be live-blogging the Academy Awards red carpet right here on Fashionista! It will be super fun. Read more »

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