Dior

Could John Galliano Really Make a Comeback?

Despite the fact that John Galliano was found guilty of making anti-Semitic slurs, many people within the fashion industry are saying the couturier will make a comeback.

The latest person to voice their support for the designer is actress Eva Green, who told Vogue UK, “He will make a comeback, I just know it.” This comes after a string of big-name
industry players have come out to show their support. When asked whether or not Galliano could come back to fashion, Dior’s current head designer (and long-time Galliano collaborator) Bill Gaytten told the Financial Times, “We’ll see. It’s not over until it’s over. I can’t say any more than that right now.” As for Vogue Italy’s always-provocative Editor in Chief Franca Sozzani, she bluntly told The Daily Beast that Dior should, “Hire John Galliano back.”

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Beauty

Ten Must-Have Nail Colors for Fall

It’s Labor Day, and while there are no longer any fashion or beauty rules, we’re sick of pastels and neons on our nails. Nail polish brands, from designers to the drugstore, are offering tons of darker and duskier options for fall that feel fresh and right for the upcoming season.

From traditional lacquer to nail art, click through for the ten best nail options we’ve found for fall.

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Beauty

Galliano-Amnesia or Business as Usual? Natalie Portman stars in New Diorskin Ad

By Hayley Phelan Monday, Aug 15, 2011 / 12:00 PM

Late last week, Dior released their latest campaign for Diorskin starring none other than Black Swan beauty Natalie Portman.

Portman seems like a natural choice for the luxury skincare brand–she’s beautiful, recently won an Oscar and has already worked with the brand as the face of Dior Cherie. Only, the actress and new momy has a troubled history with the brand. Portman was one of the few to take a stand against John Galliano following the anti-Semitic incidences that got him fired from Dior, saying in a statement released in March: “I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way.”

Dior has since cut ties with Galliano, so Portman hasn’t exactly gone against her words. But after manning the fashion house for over a decade, Galliano’s name is forever linked to the label. And since this Diorskin campaign must have been shot months ago…it all feels a little…strange.

What do you think? Is Portman off the hook to continue to get paid by Dior? Or are there whiffs of hypocrisy here?

Magazines

Check Out Vanity Fair‘s Amazing Shoot Featuring the Cast and Costumes of Madonna’s W.E., Including One-of-a-Kind Creations From Dior, Stephen Jones and More

By Hayley Phelan Friday, Aug 12, 2011 / 2:32 PM

More images from Madonna’s directorial debut W.E. are out, thanks to a spread in Vanity Fair‘s September issue, and let me tell you: They do not disappoint. Actually, we’re kind of obsessed. And we think you will be too. Read more »

Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: More Dior Rumors, An Interview With Jean Paul Gaultier Plus His New Campaign and Bergdorf’s Braiding Service

Azzadine Alaia Was Called To Take Over For Galliano: He was flattered but declined (he is in his 70s, after all). However, as the Financial Times observes, given Alaia’s rejection of the industry’s hyper-speed and the accompanying pressures, this may indicate that Dior is looking to change its ways. {Financial Times}

CreatetheGroup Aquires Morpheus Media: The digital media companies, which develop strategy, creative content and marketing on new media platforms, will now operate under the same umbrella. Clients include Burberry and Marc Jacobs (considered fashion’s digital pioneers), Net-a-porter, Louis Vuitton and others. {WWD}

A Woman Went A Month Without Looking In A Mirror: The Daily Mail’s Marrianne Power decided to test studies that show women are their own harshest critics by going a full month without using or looking in a mirror. Turns out, she looked more relaxed, got more compliments and felt loads better about herself . {Daily Mail}

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Beauty

The Best Easter Egg Inspired Makeup Colors

It’s Easter this weekend, and that means miracles (if you believe in that sort of thing), chocolate, and lots and lots of pastels. In an ode to spring and Easter, we present the season’s best Easter egg makeup. (If pastels make you queasy or want to hit someone, you may want to skip this one.) A word of caution? Use one at a time and use them sparingly.

Click through to see all the sweet looks.

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People Are Talking

Confession: I Really Want Alber to Get the Dior Job

Tweeters at Style.com said that they didn’t want to “add to the Dior rumor mill” yesterday when they revealed that “people in Paris are asking, why has the Lanvin team been in tears all day?”

But of course they did, and now everyone is wondering why Jason Wu was sitting front row at Lanvin. When asked by WWD, the young American designer simply said, “Mrs. Wang asked me.” Mrs. Wang is the owner of the Lanvin fashion house.

Whether or not this means anything is difficult to determine. So I’m going to put my common sense hat on for a moment. Common sense tells me that Riccardo Tisci is definitely, definitely the next Dior designer. Sources inside the house of Dior–sources whom I trust–have told me as much. But it’s all just rumors, right? Even Derek Blasberg‘s “confirmation” is still just a rumor. We won’t have a solid answer until LVMH releases an official statement.

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Shopping

Lovely Little Last Minute Holiday Gifts

We know you’re not done yet. Well, you might be. But we’re not. So for those of us still searching, here are some last-minute holiday gift suggestions. Procrastinators, unite!

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Mood Board

September Mood Board

By Steff Yotka Sunday, Sep 5, 2010 / 11:31 AM

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Best Dressed

Best Dressed: The Emmys

By Dhani Mau Monday, Aug 30, 2010 / 1:00 PM

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Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Sofia’s 2nd Dior Commercial, At Home with Duckie Brown and the Aldridges, Plus Kate’s Haunted House

Sofia for Dior, part deux! Sofia Coppola was spotted in Paris last week filming Natalie Portman and Robert Schwartzman (Apparently Jason has a cute younger brother) for an upcoming Dior campaign. We were obsessed with the last one she directed and this one sounds like it might be even more amazing. {Fashionologie}

Above and Beyond: Anna Dello Russo is launching a fragrance and has released images of the campaign. The fragrance, called “Beyond,” will be held in some kind of gold ornate shoe. We’ll wait until we smell it to start judging. Maybe.{Elle.com}

Moving On: Is Lorenzo Martone rebounding with Lance Bass? Sorry Lance, but we’re going to have to call that a step down. {Gawker}

The Duckies’ bi-bourough living: Duckie Brown designers Daniel Silver and Stephen Cox open up their meatpacking district live/work space as well as their “country home” near Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. They discuss the meatpacking district in the ’80s, their Spring ’11 collection, and how their life is their mood board. {Vevant}

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Style

In Honor of Bastille Day, French Fashion in Red White and Blue. C’est Classique!

A landmark event of the French Revolution, Bastille Day commemorates the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison. And we’re going to use it as an excuse to prattle on about French fashion. So, in honor of Bastille Day, we present five high-style picks from five of our favorite French design houses.

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