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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 New Coffee Table Books For the Fashion-Obsessed

It’s officially mid-November, which means it’s probably time to start shopping for holiday gifts…or at least thinking about it. Not sure what to get your fashion-obsessed loved one? This year, we’d recommend a pretty fashion book, especially because there are so many good ones that have come out recently.

Who wouldn’t want a photographic look back at the house of Gucci or Carine Roitfeld’s career sitting on their coffee table? We certainly do, so we’ve compiled what we believe are the 10 best fashion books to have come out this year. And if you end up buying one of them for yourself, that’s okay. We won’t tell!

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Zach Galifianakis, Handbag Designer?

We love Zach Galifianakis, but really? Designing a handbag? We thought he just carried one in the movies.

We never saw it coming but it’s true. The comedian has been tapped by Keith Richards’ wife Patti Hansen to design a one-of-a-kind handbag for her line Hung On U, which will be auctioned off for charity at the bag line’s Barneys launch party. Proceeds will benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation

Galifianakis isn’t the only unlikely guest celebrity designer:

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Commentary

Did You Read That Times Piece on Dressing for ‘the Club’? We Thought It Was a Little Off the Mark

In today’s Times Style section, there is a piece titled “Dress Codes in New York Clubs: Will This Get Me In?” The author attempts to reveal the sartorial secrets for getting in to New York City’s most exclusive nightclubs. Apparently, to get into all the hip NYC spots like The Mulberry Project and Provacateur, all you have to do is wear tight jeans, 5-inch heels and forgo stripes.

Here are the most hilarious quotes author and his interviewees’ (NYC club owners) advice for what will “get you in”:

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Fashion Is Fun

Glamour + Garance + Jane + Mr. Louboutin = More News on That Mysterious Blogger Shoot

Last week we told you about a mysterious blogger photo shoot involving Jane Aldridge, with Garance Dore serving as the photographer. The Sea of Shoes star wouldn’t reveal more than those two details, but we’ve done some digging to get the scoop.

According to our sources, Aldridge was seen shooting at the Christian Louboutin boutique in New York’s Meatpacking District, and that the film permit said Glamour magazine.

So, contrary to what we originally assumed, this might have been an actual editorial photo shoot. Or it could be the second promotional shoot Dore’s done for Glamour. Last year, it was a fantastic street style spread that ran as an advert in the magazine.

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Prepare For Snooki-Brand Gear, Sophie Theallet for Nine West, and Did the TSA Deem Spiked Louboutins Weapons?

TSA Considers Spiked Loubs “Weapons”: Some guy named Taz Arnold was traveling with his $1,245 Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spike shoes and according to his twitter account, the TSA deemed them weapons. {Yahoo! Shine}

Get Ready For Snooki the Brand: Snooki–though she recently told the NY Daily News that she prefers to be called Nicole–has hired NY firm SRG Ventures to manage various Snooki-licensed gear to be rolled out over the coming year. Up first? Slippers, jewelry, oversized sunnies, and then possibly denim, sportswear, lingerie, handbags, personal care, beauty products, fragrances, swimwear, bedding and home goods. What about solo cups, Snooks? {NY Post}

WWD Devotes New Section To the Boys: WWD has launched a new section devoted to men’s fashion and style called Mensweek, that will appear in the paper every Thursday. “We wanted to amp up our men’s coverage,” a WWD spokesperson told us, ” looking ahead it’s such an important market and continues to strengthen.” Today’s section features a story that credits the recession with the recent spike in menswear retail and another that ranks quarterbacks (really). {WWD subscription NOT required this time}

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Menswear

Christian Louboutin Teams Up With Menswear Designer Marlon Gobel for New York Fashion Week

Thom Browne and Michael Bastian alum Marlon Gobel might only be three seasons into his own collection, but he’s got friends in high places.

In fact, Gobel is collaborating with world-famous shoemaker Christian Louboutin for his Fall 2011 collection. Gobel’s models will wear shoes from Louboutin’s men’s line on the runway in February at New York Fashion Week–a first for the cobbler, who is predominantly known for his sky high heels.

Last season, Gobel used a pair of Louboutin heels for his only women’s look. Christian loved Gobel’s style so much that he offered to outfit the boys for Fall 2011. “It’s amazing,” Gobel tells Fashionista. “His shoes are transformative and elegant.”

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Madonna Can’t Borrow Lanvin for H&M, Zac Posen Will Design Bella Swan’s Wedding Dress and Karen Elson Cops to Copying Christina Hendricks’ Hair

Keds Goes Back to The 90s: Keds has released a limited edition collection of sneakers called “Alternative to Everything.” We’re absolutely smitten with these 90s-inspired sneakers, which come in acid wash blue, gray denim and red plaid. {Refinery 29}

Copied Dye Job: Christina Hendricks told Harper’s Bazaar that way back when she was a model, she told Karen Elson that she should be a red head and gave Elson her formula. Now Elson’s confessed that Hendrick’s did, in fact, inspire her to go red. {The Cut}

Lanvin x H&M Drama: When Jennifer Lopez and Madonna both asked to “borrow” (i.e. have it before anyone else) pieces from the Lanvin x H&M collection, they were told that no one was allowed to wear the collection before the runway show on November 18. If this is true, then why were a few British celebs pictured wearing pieces from the collection at London’s Lanvin preview? Sure, Roisin Murphy and Sohpie Ellis-Bextor are celebs, but they’re no Madonna. What gives? {Elle}

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People & Parties

J.Crew’s Holiday 2010 Collection Launch: Jenna Lyons Talks Gifts, Gingham, and Why She’s Still Set on a Louboutin Collab

It may only be Halloween weekend, but according to the fabulous folks at J.Crew, it’s already beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Yesterday evening, American Express and the classic-cool high street store joined forces to celebrate the launch of the latter’s Holiday 2010 collection at their Fifth Avenue flagship store.

As a line of eager shoppers wrapped around the block outside, J.Crew’s creative team mingled with those inside—and were more than happy to spill the details on their holiday gifting lists. “I think I’ve bought something like 12 gingham shirts at this point,” laughed Jenna Lyons, the brand’s President and Executive Creative Director (and our own longtime girl crush). “And lots of cashmere socks—I mean, who would actually spend $30 on a pair of socks for themselves? They’re the sort of extravagant thing you’d never treat yourself to—which is why they make for a great gift.”

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Streetwalker

Street Style: Jeneil Also Likes Cake

Name: Jeneil Williams

Occupation: Model

Agency: New York Model Management

Who are your shoes by? Christian Louboutin

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Fashion Is Fun

Courtroom Couture: Who Dressed Best Before the Judge?

As you may have heard, Naomi Campbell spent her morning testifying at former Liberian president Charles Taylor’s war crime trial. She may not know what Liberia is or what diamonds look like unless they are “shiny in a box,” but she does know how to dress for a courtroom. The supermodel begrudgingly delivered her testimony in a sweet, cream-colored Alaia number with a sheer cardigan.

We think she stayed appropriately conservative, but the outfit reminded us of when Winona Ryder caught flack for wearing a really cute see-through Marc Jacobs dress back in 2002 when she was on trial for shoplifting. It’s interesting to see what celebrities (or their stylists?) put together when they know they’ll be judged not only on their poor decisions, but their outfits as well. Perhaps real judges aren’t paying much attention to whether a potential criminal is wearing Fendi or Moschino, but we definitely are. So, click through for our favorite courtoom fashion moments.

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Accessories

5 Pairs of Shoes That Are Worth the Investment

I can’t tell you exactly how my obsession with shoes began (I SWEAR it has nothing to do with Sex and the City), but I can tell you the first time a pair really blew my mind.

A couple of years back, a friend of mine wore these Burberry studded platform sandals from the Fall 2007 runway. They were sexy, slightly tough, and managed to make even the simplest outfit chic. Even if I could have afforded to buy these beauties, they were completely sold out–probably due to the fact that editors and celebrities everywhere were spotted in them.

While I’ve never splurged on a pair of designer shoes, I’ve made a little promise to myself: When I land my first full-time job, I will treat myself to one…even if it takes a few months of saving. Although that day hasn’t arrived, I’ve compiled a list of shoes that I think are worth the extreme price-tags. The picks might not all be classics, but they’re so special that you’ll surely wear them again and again.

PS: I still scour eBay every once in a while hoping to come across my Burberry dream shoes in a size 37.

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Quote of the Day

Guillaume Henry Admires American Girls for Their Ability to Run in Louboutins

“I don’t know if that Parisian girl even still exists. I mean, stand on a corner in Paris for fifteen minutes and all you see is the stupid denim.” –Carven’s Guillaume Henry talks to Lynn Yaeger about French vs. American style.

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