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Friday January 20th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Tough Times for Ungaro, Date Set for Fashion’s Night Out 2012, and Designers are Putting Dragons on Everything
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Tough Times for Ungaro, Date Set for Fashion’s Night Out 2012, and Designers are Putting Dragons on Everything

Ungaro Can’t Catch a Break: It hasn’t been a good start to 2012 for Emanuel Ungaro, which announced that, in addition to not being able to deliver its spring collection to retailers, it also won’t be presenting a fall collection at fashion week and has canceled all appointments for pre-fall. Current owner Asim Abdullah vaguely stated that the brand is going through an “internal reorganization” that will allow for Ungaro to become “profitable in the near future.” Hmm… This seems suspiciously (and perfectly) timed for former Ungaro guest-designer Lindsay Lohan’s 2012 comeback. Coincidence? {WWD}

Fashion’s Night Out is September 6: Yep, it’s happpppennning… Fashion’s Night Out 2012 will be Thursday, Sept 6. Mark your [Blackberry/iPhone] calendars! {Fashionista Inbox}

Christian Siriano’s Bridal Debut: Check out the Project Runway alum’s first bridal design, part of an exclusive collection he’s doing for Nordstrom. While the gown in no hot tranny mess, it definitely looks a bit tamer than what we’re used to seeing from the fierce designer. Here’s hoping he goes all out on the rest of the looks. {Glamour}

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Wednesday November 23rd, 2011

Friday November 11th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Giorgio Armani Wishes He Were an Architect, Marilyn Monroe is Still in Fashion, and Justin Bieber Wearing Pantaloons
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Giorgio Armani Wishes He Were an Architect, Marilyn Monroe is Still in Fashion, and Justin Bieber Wearing Pantaloons

Marilyn Monroe Exhibit Draws Classy Fash Crowd: No angel-wing-and-thong ensembles here. A collection of rare photos of the ill-fated starlet titled Picturing Marilyn opened last night at Milk Gallery to a stylish group including Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, and Georgina Chapman. Dree Hemingway had the honor of wearing a stunning Dior-created replica of the black dress worn my Ms. Monroe in her “Last Sitting” photographs. {WWD}

Armani Opens New Hotel, Wishes He Were an Architect: Giorgio Armani, who has just opened his newest luxury hotel in Milan and has plans for several others in Paris, New York, and London, says that he wishes he could “have a fresh start as an architect.” If only the 77-year-old had the eternal youth of fellow Italian Roberto Cavalli, he’d still have at least 43 years to make that dream a reality. {Telegraph}

Pop Stars Go Waaay Old School in Classic Paintings: Ever wondered what Beyonce would look like in Queen Elizabeth’s clothes? Or daydreamed about Justin Bieber in blue velvet 18th Century pantaloons? No? Neither had we. But now that you’re curious, here they are, in some pretty convincing re-imagined classic paintings. {MTV Style}

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Monday November 7th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: A Marilyn Monroe Photo Exhibition, A Kardashian Divorce SNL Spoof and Kanye West and Chanel Iman Aren’t Dating
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: A Marilyn Monroe Photo Exhibition, A Kardashian Divorce SNL Spoof and Kanye West and Chanel Iman Aren’t Dating

Marilyn Monroe Photo Exhibition At Milk This Week Only: On November 10-12, Milk Studios is holding a 62-photo exhibition of Monroe that traces her transformation from coy child to bombshell. It includes iconic images as well as never-before-seen shots, such as a stunning shot of her in this backless Dior just six weeks before she died. Think of it as your My Week With Marilyn preview. {WWD subscription required}

Watch: SNL’s Hilarious Kardashian Wedding Spoof: This is the best thing, ever. SNL parodied the Kardashian-Humphries divorce, with Kristen Wiig as an attention-whore Kris Jenner and Andy Samberg as a caveman Kris Humphries. Go. Now. {Hulu}

Chanel Iman and Kanye Are NOT Dating: Iman told Us Weekly, “Rumors are rumors. Everyone’s going to have something to say,” claiming they’re “just friends.” Boo. That was a fun rumor while it lasted. {The Cut}

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Thursday October 6th, 2011

Monday October 3rd, 2011

Vogue Does Marilyn Monroe Three Ways
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Vogue Does Marilyn Monroe Three Ways

It looks like Vogue is experiencing another case of groupthink. A short blonde bob, pouting lips, and an emphasis on curves are three elements we’re seeing splashed across its covers this month. Marilyn Monroe–the woman, the aura, the sex appeal–has long been an inspiration for the fashion industry, and the fashion world appears to be Read more →

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Published at 6:00 PM

Friday September 9th, 2011

Tuesday September 6th, 2011

Watch: Charlize Theron Hangs Out with Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Marlene Dietrich for Dior J’Adore
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Watch: Charlize Theron Hangs Out with Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, and Marlene Dietrich for Dior J’Adore

Dior’s new commercial for its popular scent J’Adore just dropped and it features long-time face of the brand, Charlize Theron. In it, Charlize sneaks incognito into the Versailles Hall of Mirrors for a fashion show. Along the way she meets icons and famous Dior fans Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, and Marlilyn Monroe (their famous faces Read more →

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Thursday May 19th, 2011

Last Night’s Parties: Maripol Celebrates Her Legacy, Chloe Sevigny Celebrates Hugo Boss
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Last Night’s Parties: Maripol Celebrates Her Legacy, Chloe Sevigny Celebrates Hugo Boss

One of the people Lady Gaga just name checked as a seminal “author in the library of pop culture” hosted a book signing last night. No, it wasn’t Prince, Cindy Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, or Francis Bacon (Gaga’s words, not ours).

It was Maripol, stylist to ’80s statement-makers Debbie Harry, Grace Jones, Cher, and Madonna. Steven Meisel may have shot that iconic Like A Virgin album cover, but Maripol’s the one who slipped Madonna into the rubber bracelets and crucifix jewelry that sparked a trillion copycats. So, yah, we’d say Gaga gushing over Maripol’s cultural legacy is pretty on point.

While Maripol certainly had a heavy hand in fashion history, the woman’s still very much relevant today. Last year, she designed neon t-shirts and rubber jewelry for Marc by Marc; last night, she continued her latest moment in the sun (or torrential downpour, as luck would have it) with a jam-packed signing of her Little Red Riding Hood.

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Wednesday April 27th, 2011

Monday June 14th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Marilyn’s Mint, Rag & Bone Expands, and Broadway Gets Dressed Up
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Marilyn’s Mint, Rag & Bone Expands, and Broadway Gets Dressed Up

Fashion is a Girl’s Best Friend: The iconic pink dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes sold for £213,000 in a Hollywood auction. If only it came with all of those diamonds Marilyn accessorized it with…. {Vogue UK}
Reed Behind-the-Scenes: Filmmaker Steven Sebring gives Style.com a behind-the-scenes look at Reed Krakoff’s FW2010 collection. The designer and Coach creative director debuted his signature line at Fashion Week last February. {Style.com}

Colonizing Nolita: Rumor has it that Rag & Bone will open a new boutique on E. Houston street in the space left by the recently shuttered Cafe Colonial. The store, slated to open July 1, will be the label’s third in downtown NYC. {Racked NY}

Broadway’s Best Dressed: The Huffington Post rounds up its picks for the best dressed stars at last night’s Tony Awards. Who do you think should top the list? {Huffington Post}

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Friday December 5th, 2008

Want to Dress Like Marilyn?

Now might not be the best time to launch a luxury collection based on a somewhat cheesy idea, but Victor Carranza, a once-busy designer who frequently worked with Marilyn Monroe, is going for it anyway. He’s starting his own line, House of Monroe, with designs inspired by Marilyn herself, which will launch at least at Read more →

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