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Tuesday June 11th, 2013

Stefano Pilati Plans Big Debut at Ermenegildo Zegna, Lady Gaga Is a Blushing Bridesmaid, and ‘Lauren Conrad’ Covers Marie Claire
Fashion News Roundup

Stefano Pilati Plans Big Debut at Ermenegildo Zegna, Lady Gaga Is a Blushing Bridesmaid, and ‘Lauren Conrad’ Covers Marie Claire

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Stefano Pilati is going big for his debut as creative director of Ermenegildo Zegna with an art installation of “mammoth dimensions,” to be held on the first day of Milan Men’s Fashion Week. {WWD}

A newly banged Lauren Conrad looks like a mashup between Naomi Watts and another person we’ve never seen before on the cover of Marie Claire‘s July issue. {Marie Claire}

Christoph Waltz, Ben Whishaw, and Ezra Miller look super serious in the new Prada menswear fall campaign. {Esquire}

How is Kate Upton spending her 21st birthday? Exactly as you’d never imagine–hanging out with her Michigan Congressman uncle. (Happy birthday, Kate!) {CNN}

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Saturday March 16th, 2013

Wednesday September 5th, 2012

Fashionista’s FNO Music Guide: Azealia Banks, Cindi Lauper, Rev Run and Karaoke
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Fashionista’s FNO Music Guide: Azealia Banks, Cindi Lauper, Rev Run and Karaoke

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It’s about to happen: Fashion’s Night Out. You’ve already watched the Biebs and Posh plug the night on repeat and studied up on where to find free foodin’ and boozin’. Now, here’s our guide to all the musical entertainment of the evening–broken down by live performances (Azealia Banks, Cindi Lauper, Chairlift), DJ sets by moonlighting Read more →

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Tuesday August 7th, 2012

Friday June 29th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Is Going To Be Homeless for a Night, Arizona Muse Channels Elvis for Isabel Marant, and Michael Kors Cracks Down on Counterfeiters
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Is Going To Be Homeless for a Night, Arizona Muse Channels Elvis for Isabel Marant, and Michael Kors Cracks Down on Counterfeiters

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From princess to pauper? Kate Middleton says she’ll sleep on the gritty streets of London to raise awareness and aid for the city’s homeless. {People}

Emma Stone looked breathtaking (again) at the LA premiere of Spiderman. The girl just keeps getting better and better! {Fabsugar}

Anja Rubik talks about her new fashion erotica mag 25 and why she declined to do the Pirelli calendar with Terry Richardson. {The Cut}

Marion Cotillard is the cover girl for this month’s WSJ magazine and she looks good. From the gothic make-up to the slicked-back hair and waist-defining dresses, we’re drooling. {WSJ Magazine}

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Thursday February 23rd, 2012

Tuesday February 14th, 2012

First Look: Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew
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First Look: Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew

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Here’s an awesome Valentine from J.Crew to us. Jenna Lyons mentioned a while back that she would love to do a high-end collaboration along the lines of Christian Louboutin for J. Crew, and now it looks like her plans have come to fruition. For Fall 2012, Manolo Blahnik has collaborated with J. Crew on a line of their classic Bebe style heels. The shoes will be available on J. Crew’s website both in J.Crew exclusive prints and seasonal colors. No word on price yet, but go ahead and get your credit cards ready, because you’ll definitely want to grab these.

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Published at 3:29 PM

Monday November 14th, 2011

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day: Manolo Blahnik Doesn’t Think John Galliano Would Return to Dior After Being So ‘Badly Treated’

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“Franca Sozzani once said something about John Galliano that I thought was perfect. She said that ‘Dior’s solution and salvation would be to bring back that man,’–and I agree. Of course he would never do that after being so badly treated. What he said was horrific, but said under the influence of drugs and alcohol–that Read more →

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Monday November 7th, 2011

Drug Ring That Smuggled Cocaine Shaped as Manolo Blahniks Busted: Here Are Our Favorite, Inevitable, Puns About the Story (Snow Shoes, Drug Mule…)

Drug Ring That Smuggled Cocaine Shaped as Manolo Blahniks Busted: Here Are Our Favorite, Inevitable, Puns About the Story (Snow Shoes, Drug Mule…)

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An elaborate drug smuggling network from Colombia was recently dismantled in Barcelona. The fascinating operation involved disguising cocaine as high heels by sculpting a liquid form of the drug into stilettos, which would later be broken back down into powder. However, they weren’t just any high heels; these masterful drug dealers were apparently making cocaine replicas of Manolo Blahniks, specifically.

We’re not sure if Colombian drug traffickers watch a lot of Sex and the City or are big fans of Anna Wintour‘s ubiquitous mules. Perhaps it’s just because Manolo is one of the most famous names in women’s footwear. Whatever the reason, according to EITB.com, the traffickers themselves, a 34-year-old man and his 24-year-old wife, described the women’s shoes as “Manolos,” by name. The police investigation, which began over a year ago, was even officially dubbed “Operation Manolos.”

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Wednesday July 6th, 2011

Check Out Terry Richardson’s Photos from Kate Moss’ Wedding: Jude Law, Paul McCartney, Carine Roitfeld and More
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Check Out Terry Richardson’s Photos from Kate Moss’ Wedding: Jude Law, Paul McCartney, Carine Roitfeld and More

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This looks like the most fun wedding reception ever. It probably was. Unofficial Mosstock photog Terry Richardson has been posting pics from last weekend’s Kate Moss/Jamie Hince festivities on his blog all morning. They are so casual and unprofessional-looking, like he’s just some dude uploading pics from someone’s wedding onto Facebook except the bride is a supermodel all the guests are beautiful and famous.

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Tuesday May 24th, 2011

Who is Behind Andre Leon Talley’s New Reality Show Pilot?

Who is Behind Andre Leon Talley’s New Reality Show Pilot?

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It was hard not to notice the cameras trailing Andre Leon Talley at the Savannah College of Art and Design this past weekend. Talley, who’s a member of SCAD’s board and was in town for the art school’s annual senior fashion show and a panel with good friend Manolo Blahnik, was reportedly filming his very own reality show. But since it’s yet to be picked up by a particular channel–we would have heard about it at last week’s Upfronts if it was debuting this fall–we’re wondering: Who’s behind this new venture? Three possibilities:

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Monday May 23rd, 2011

Manolo Blahnik: I’m Still Trying to ‘Make It’
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Manolo Blahnik: I’m Still Trying to ‘Make It’

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SAVANNAH–Good designers may have flashes of brilliance, but legendary designers marry that inborn talent with a great deal of hard work. And in Manolo Blahnik‘s case, more modesty than one would expect.

On Saturday, just hours before its top 25 senior fashion collections were shown to students, press, and industry insiders alike, the Savannah College of Art and Design hosted a chat with shoe king Blahnik and his good friend (and SCAD board member) Andre Leon Talley, moderated by Eric Wilson from the New York Times.

Blahnik, who was honored with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award at the SCAD senior fashion show later that evening, did a bit of reminiscing with Talley about Bianca Jagger, Fire Island, and Sophia Loren’s feet. But his answers to Wilson’s questions about the industry weren’t as cookie cutter as one might expect from such an established name. “I’m still trying to make it,” he said off-offhandedly at one moment.

What we learned:

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