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Friday July 20th, 2012

Fashion News Roundup: Raf Simons Discusses His Dior Debut, Christina Hendricks Might Wear Versace Couture, and Salvatore Ferragamo Designs Olympic Outfits
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Raf Simons Discusses His Dior Debut, Christina Hendricks Might Wear Versace Couture, and Salvatore Ferragamo Designs Olympic Outfits

In a video posted to Dior’s YouTube channel, Raf Simons discussed the inspiration behind his debut collection for the fashion house and what he hopes to churn out in future collections. {Dior YouTube} The newly liberated single Katie Holmes is reportedly cracking down on Suri’s make-up habit and luxe designer swag. {HuffPost Style} Beauty products Read more →

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Friday November 26th, 2010

Tesco’s Knockoff of Kate Middleton’s Blue Issa Dress is Pretty Pathetic
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Tesco’s Knockoff of Kate Middleton’s Blue Issa Dress is Pretty Pathetic

From Primark to Topshop, the Brits love their knockoffs. So it’s no surprise Tesco, one of the nation’s biggest discount stores, decided to replicate the pretty-but-let’s-face-it-boring Issa dress Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement to Prince William. It retails for about $25.

The problem with the “Kate” dress, as Tesco has apty named it? Well, it’s not really a replica. In fact, we’d never think of it as a copy if Tesco wasn’t touting it as one.

Unsurprisingly, there’s another, better copy out there.

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Friday November 12th, 2010

Fashion News Roundup: Artsy Trophies for CFDA Winners, Erdem Does a Capsule and Reed Krakoff Does a Fragrance
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Artsy Trophies for CFDA Winners, Erdem Does a Capsule and Reed Krakoff Does a Fragrance

Art for Fashion: The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards are on Monday and artist Rachel Feinstein is whipping up some very special trophies for the winners. The winning designers will receive a bronze swan and the runners up will receive two bronze eggs. The trophies are inspired by Cesar de Santo’s reproduction of Leonardo Da Vinci’s lost “Leda and the Swan” painting. There will also be lots of celebs like Carey Mulligan, Leighton Meester, Kim Kardashian, Karlie Kloss and Seth Meyers. {WWD}

Erdem to Match: Buzzed about British designer Erdem has developed a capsule collection for UK retailer Matches. The gorgeous five-piece collection of printed dresses is available in stores and online today. Let’s all get one and be matchers. {Vogue UK}

What Would Rachel Wear? Looks like the Brits love Rachel Bilson as much as we do. This shopping roundup answers the question, “What would Rachel Bilson wear?” I would be lying if I said I hadn’t asked myself the same question when in need of some style inspiration. {Telegraph UK}

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