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Tuesday May 14th, 2013

Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Double Mastectomy, Hedi Slimane Shoots Daft Punk Again and Cara Delevingne Gets Inked
Fashion News Roundup

Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Double Mastectomy, Hedi Slimane Shoots Daft Punk Again and Cara Delevingne Gets Inked

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Hedi Slimane shot Daft Punk for the cover of Dazed & Confused‘s June 2013 issue. No hair and makeup team necessary. {Dazed}

Angelina Jolie reveals she had a double mastectomy after she found out she carried a “faulty” gene, which sharply increased her chance of developing breast cancer in a truly brave op-ed in the New York Times. It’s a must-read. {New York Times.}

Brad Pitt calls his partner “absolutely heroic” for undergoing the surgery. {US Weekly}

Nicole Kidman is the new face (and feet) of Jimmy Choo’s “cinematic” fall ad campaign. {WWD}

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Published at 2:01 PM

Friday May 10th, 2013

Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Stylist Gave Her the ‘Rachel’ While Stoned and Miley Cyrus Tops Maxim’s Hot 100 List
Fashion News Roundup

Jennifer Aniston’s Hair Stylist Gave Her the ‘Rachel’ While Stoned and Miley Cyrus Tops Maxim’s Hot 100 List

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Miley Cyrus has just been crowned #1 on Maxim’s Hot 100 list and to celebrate, she took off her top and flashed her bum. Again. {Style Caster}

Chris McMillan, Jennifer Aniston’s long-time hair stylist, admitted he was stoned when he gave her the famous “Rachel” cut. No word on what her condition was at the time. {WWD, subscription required}

Gwyneth Paltrow (aka “People‘s Most Beautiful Woman) asked Miranda Kerr at the Met Ball if it was “weird to be that pretty.” {InStyle UK}

Makeup artist Peter Philips explains the graphic two-toned eye liner he gave the models at yesterday’s Chanel cruise show. (Don’t fight it anymore–blue eye makeup is a thing.) {Style.com}

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Published at 1:45 PM

Tuesday May 7th, 2013

Cara Delevingne Nabs Another Vogue Cover, Beyonce’s Stylist Does Train Patrol, and Ali Lohan Talks Modeling
Fashion News Roundup

Cara Delevingne Nabs Another Vogue Cover, Beyonce’s Stylist Does Train Patrol, and Ali Lohan Talks Modeling

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Beyoncé’s not the only one nabbing Vogue covers left, right, and center this year. Along with Miss Vogue‘s debut issue this month, Cara Delevingne is on the June cover of Vogue China. {Fashion Gone Rogue}

If you were watching the Met Ball red carpet like we were, you probably noticed Beyoncé’s personal dress train manager (ie her stylist Ty Hunter) fabulously lurking in the background, making sure that her Givenchy gown’s train was in place with her every move. {PopSugar Fashion}

It’s a boy? Excited uncle Prince Harry reportedly can’t seem to keep mum about the birth of the royal baby, telling friends that his brother and his sister-in-law Kate Middleton are expecting a boy.(Guess it’s a 50/50 chance, right?) {Daily Mail}

Dating got you down? A new clothing line called “Gutzy” wants to match up singles wearing its t-shirts. {HuffPo}

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Published at 2:30 PM

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

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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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Published at 2:00 PM

Tuesday April 30th, 2013

Beyoncé Covers Vogue Again, Lindsay Lohan Might Blog, and Inside Condé Nast’s New Fashion School
Fashion News Roundup

Beyoncé Covers Vogue Again, Lindsay Lohan Might Blog, and Inside Condé Nast’s New Fashion School

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Vogue just can’t seem to get enough of Beyoncé. For the third time in the last three months Queen Bey graces the cover of the magazine—this time for its Indian edition. The shot used for the cover of Vogue India’s May issue is an outtake from her Vogue US shoot. {Fashion Bomb Daily}

And speaking of Vogue, you can now major in the magazine at Condé Nast’s newly-opened College of Fashion & Design in London. The school offers two courses: a ten-week Vogue Fashion Certificate and a yearlong Vogue Fashion Foundation Diploma. {The Cut}

Kate Middleton-favorite Issa London launches its first-ever handbag collection in straw and satin in collaboration with Banana Republic. {SheFinds}

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Published at 2:45 PM

Monday April 29th, 2013

Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs Are Twinsies, JC Penney Gets $1.75 Billion Loan and Rihanna Returns to River Island
Fashion News Roundup

Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs Are Twinsies, JC Penney Gets $1.75 Billion Loan and Rihanna Returns to River Island

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J.C. Penney signed a deal with Goldman Sachs and secured a $1.75 billion loan to strengthen its financial position. Maybe there’s hope for the struggling retailer after all? {WWD, Subscription required}

Anna Wintour and Marc Jacobs wore matching Prada fur coats to The Great Gatsby premiere. Great minds… {Daily Mail}

This new video takes us behind the scenes of Beyonce’s extremely involved H&M commercial production. {YouTube}

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Published at 2:46 PM

Sunday April 28th, 2013

John Galliano Is Back, Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump Was Everywhere, and Nasty Gal Has Some Competition
Week In Review

John Galliano Is Back, Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump Was Everywhere, and Nasty Gal Has Some Competition

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John Galliano Returns: John Galliano (who’s sporting a new grunge look) got a new gig at Parsons, teaching a master class on the “challenges and complications of leading a design house.” But not everyone is happy about it.

Let the Kate Middleton Baby Bump Watch Commence! Whether it’s a $1,750 silk Erdem number or a $76 Topshop polka dot dress, we’re keeping our eyes on how the Duchess is dressing her royal baby bump. (Could she be hinting at something with the color of this frock?)

In The Aftermath of the Boston Marathon Bombings: Nike scrambles to pull old “Boston Massacre” t-shirts from stores. Now, however, that same shirt is going for $150,000 on eBay.

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Published at 4:00 PM

Friday April 26th, 2013

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Tuesday April 23rd, 2013