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Monday May 6th, 2013

Winona Ryder Covers Interview, Kate Middleton Inspires a Bag Trend, and Suzy Menkes Doesn’t Like Punk
Fashion News Roundup

Winona Ryder Covers Interview, Kate Middleton Inspires a Bag Trend, and Suzy Menkes Doesn’t Like Punk

A seemingly age-defying Winona Ryder (Wino forever?) graces the latest cover of Interview. {NY Daily News}

Giancarlo Giammetti, star of Valentino: The Last Emperor and longtime business partner of the brand, is penning a juicy autobiography including more than 50,000 photos snapped over the last 50 years. {WWD, Subscription required.}

Suzy Menkes doesn’t sound too thrilled about The Met’s highly anticipated Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit. {NY Times}

What inspired the birth of Chanel No.5? Comprising 240 curated elements, the “No.5 Culture Chanel” exhibit launched in Paris yesterday to offer a deeper understanding about the fragrance’s origins. {WWD, Subscription required.}

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Friday May 3rd, 2013

Ireland Baldwin’s in Vanity Fair, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Side-Bum Helps Antonio Berardi, and Katy Perry Reveals Her New Fragrance
Fashion News Roundup

Ireland Baldwin’s in Vanity Fair, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Side-Bum Helps Antonio Berardi, and Katy Perry Reveals Her New Fragrance

As much as she doesn’t want us to say this… Ireland Baldwin looks an awful lot like her mom in her new Vanity Fair shoot. {E! Online}

Estée Lauder is releasing its first new scent in a decade. Called “Modern Muse,” the print campaign features none other than Ms. Muse herself–Arizona, that is. {WWD, Subscription required.}

The side-ass Antonio Berardi dress Gwyneth Paltrow wore to an Iron Man 3 premiere is giving the designer a hefty–and much welcomed–boost in business. {Telegraph}

Speaking of sheer outfits… if you never thought you’d want to see what Ellen DeGeneres looks like wearing Cher’s infamous “If I Could Turn Back Time” bodysuit, trust us: You do. {US Weekly}

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Thursday May 10th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Fendi Reissues the Baguette, There’s a Kate Moss Coloring Book, and Mischa Barton is Opening A Store in Dubai
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Fendi Reissues the Baguette, There’s a Kate Moss Coloring Book, and Mischa Barton is Opening A Store in Dubai

Following in the steps of Prada, Fendi is reissuing its famed “baguette” it-bag in six of its most popular iterations. Expect them in stores next month. {WWD subscription required}

Mischa Barton is opening a store in Dubai for her new clothing line, so you can’t say she hasn’t been doing anything since The OC. {Racked}

Folks, there is a real life Kate Moss coloring book, available for $15 at Shopbop. {Refinery 29}

For the 25th anniversary of Childline, Harvey Nichols will display a series of phone booths redesigned by some of Britain’s top designers. Giles Deacon, Philip Treacy, and photographer Willie Christie (Grace Coddington’s ex) are amongst the participants. Christie plans to use Grace’s pout in his design. The booths are set to go on display May 24th. {Vogue UK}

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Wednesday May 27th, 2009

Beauty

Changing Faces

Beauty brand BeneFit has long made its name creating cult classic, one-off products that are focused on problem-solving, are easy to use, and are perfectly packaged with a vintage flair. Think BeneTint or Erase Paste. Obviously the brand hasn’t lost its signature playfulness, but it’s interesting to see what happens as it turns (at least Read more →

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Tuesday May 27th, 2008

Beauty

Tinted Love

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make you happy. This week, BeneFit Cosmetics releases PosieTint, a spin off of their famous BeneTint liquid that stains lips and cheeks (and eyelids, if you’re really brave and know what you’re doing). The texture, durability, and ease of BeneTint is amazing, but the color hasn’t changed since it Read more →

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Published at 12:31 PM