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Tuesday May 7th, 2013

Monday May 6th, 2013

Monday March 25th, 2013

Vera Wang Responds to Shanghai Controversy, Brad Goreski Goes Topless, and Giorgio Armani Supports Clean Water
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Vera Wang Responds to Shanghai Controversy, Brad Goreski Goes Topless, and Giorgio Armani Supports Clean Water

Vera Wang’s team responds to the allegations that its Shanghai store is charging women to try on wedding gowns. {Refinery29}

Terry Richardson gets Brad Goreski to take off his shirt (but not his glasses!). {Terry’s Diary}

Spain-based retailer Mango is emulating Zara in its business model. {Business of Fashion}

Giorgio Armani is donating $5 from each bottle sold of his Acqua di Giò and Acqua Di Gioia fragrances this month to help fund UNICEF’s clean water initiative. {Elle}

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Tuesday February 12th, 2013

Wednesday January 9th, 2013

Maude Apatow Does a Mean Kim Kardashian Impression, Beyonce Writes Designers Thank You Notes, and Laetitia Casta Poses for Reed Krakoff
Fashion News Roundup

Maude Apatow Does a Mean Kim Kardashian Impression, Beyonce Writes Designers Thank You Notes, and Laetitia Casta Poses for Reed Krakoff

A shocking three-quarters of women recently surveyed said they’d knowingly bought a counterfeit product. Come on, ladies… {HuffPo}

Claire Danes dishes on what it was like to be a teen in Hollywood and meeting President Obama in her Elle cover story. {ELLE}

In this totally adorable cut scene from This is 40, Maude Apatow imitates all three Kardashian sisters. Girl crush: Solidified. {US Weekly}

Designer Rubin Singer says he loves dressing Beyonce and Solange Knowles because they return clothes freshly dry cleaned AND with a thank you note! {Glamour}

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Wednesday December 19th, 2012

Kim Kardashian and Shaun White Debut New ‘Dos, Lena Dunham is the Coolest, and Alexander Wang is the Brightest Young Fashion Star of 2012
Fashion News Roundup

Kim Kardashian and Shaun White Debut New ‘Dos, Lena Dunham is the Coolest, and Alexander Wang is the Brightest Young Fashion Star of 2012

When beauty gets ugly: Here are the 18 worst celebrity beauty looks of 2012. {HuffPo}

Kim Kardashian debuts a new ‘do courtesy of Chris McMillan, the man (and scissors) behind Miley’s cropped chop and the infamous ‘Rachel’ cut. {Us Weekly}

And here’s that Vogue editorial Karlie Kloss chopped her own mop for a few months back! {Front Row View}

And in even more haircut news… The Flying Tomato aka Shaun White cut off his signature flowing ginger mane! For charity. Here’s a video. {TMZ}

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Monday December 3rd, 2012

Dolce & Gabbana Go on Trial, Jean Paul Gaultier To Launch Streetwear Line, and the Olsens Make a $55K Backpack
Fashion News Roundup

Dolce & Gabbana Go on Trial, Jean Paul Gaultier To Launch Streetwear Line, and the Olsens Make a $55K Backpack

We can’t say we didn’t see this coming: After a whole lot of backlash, Carla Bruni retracts her “My generation doesn’t need feminism” comment. {HuffPo}

The Olsen twins have made another super-expensive bag. This time it’s a collaboration with Damien Hirst, costs $55,000, and is covered in prescription pills. {Refinery29}

Kristen Stewart continues her stellar red carpet streak in this Talbot Runhoff number. {US Magazine}

Today sees the start of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana’s trial. The fashion design duo stands accused of evading €400 million ($520 million) in taxes. {The Telegraph}

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Thursday November 15th, 2012

Back to Basics: Why Brands Like The Elder Statesman and The Row Are Winning Big

Back to Basics: Why Brands Like The Elder Statesman and The Row Are Winning Big

This week, Greg Chait of The Elder Statesman took home the top prize at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards, earning a $300,000 investment, mentorship, and the official endorsement of Vogue.

The fact that The Elder Statesman’s cashmere sweaters and The Row’s perfectly-constructed t-shirts have beat out the more fanciful and intricate designs of their contemporaries is a telling indication of what direction the luxury market may be headed in–namely, back to basics. After years of increasingly over-the-top runway looks and a lightening fast trend cycle, discerning consumers seem to be searching for items with more permanence–and they’re willing to pay a premium price for it.

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Friday October 19th, 2012

Thursday September 13th, 2012

Ryan Lochte Smizes with Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum Loves Her Bodyguard, and Kate Middleton’s Hair Gets Frizzy Too
Fashion News Roundup

Ryan Lochte Smizes with Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum Loves Her Bodyguard, and Kate Middleton’s Hair Gets Frizzy Too

Ryan Lochte tweeted pics of him smizing with Tyra Banks at Jeremy Scott. Someone‘s been staying in Friday nights watching ANTM… {Refinery29}

And speaking of Ryan Lochte, he’s apparently not dating Miss USA Olivia Culpo. Meaning Nora still has a pretty good chance there. {New York Post}

See what stylish and powerful ladies Forbes picked as the 15 Most Fashionable Power Women of 2012. Yes, MObama’s there. {Forbes}

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Friday August 17th, 2012

Thursday July 26th, 2012

Exclusive Video: StyleMint’s Latest Guest Stylist Estee Stanley on How She Became a Stylist and Working With the Olsens
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Exclusive Video: StyleMint’s Latest Guest Stylist Estee Stanley on How She Became a Stylist and Working With the Olsens

It’s hard to believe Stylemint has been up and running now for over a year. Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen launched their successful subscription-based t-shirt ecommerce site last July and as StyleMint’s July guest stylist Estee Stanley says in this video, they’re a “force to be reckoned with.” So is Stanley, who does interior design Read more →

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