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Friday April 22nd, 2011

Last Night’s Party: We All Scream for Ice Cream with Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson
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Last Night’s Party: We All Scream for Ice Cream with Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson

Last night, more industry A-listers than we can count flocked to the IAC building on Manhattan’s west side–for dessert.

To clarify, when infamously diet-obsessed Kaiser Karl collaborates with an ice cream company, interest is piqued. There to celebrate the the Lagerfeld-directed series of short films promoting Magnum’s US debut (a brand of creamy frozen sweets quite popular across the Atlantic), celebs like Sky Ferreira and Kim Raver sipped chocolate-infused cocktails and mingled in the atrium. They were joined by some serious fashion bigwigs, from Anna Wintour and Patrick Demarchelier to designers Olivier Theyskens and the Costello Tagliapietra duo, as well as a flurry of models including Crystal Renn and Charlotte di Calypso.

As we enjoyed our cocoa-spiked prosecco, we were ushered into an adjacent hall for a few opening remarks from Tribeca Productions co-founder Jane Rosenthal. “I’ve basically been on a diet ever since learning we were teaming up with Magnum ice cream!” she laughed, introducing both Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson, the star of the shorts. “Karl, you’re the rock star at this year’s festival,” Rosenthal said. With that, lights dimmed and the mini-flicks began. So what did we learn?

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Tuesday April 12th, 2011

Exclusive: Rachel Bilson Picks A Winner From Her Polyvore Contest
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Exclusive: Rachel Bilson Picks A Winner From Her Polyvore Contest

Rachel Bilson is the latest fashion-y celeb to team up with Polyvore. Bilson, the star of Karl Lagerfeld’s mini-films (read: extended arty commercials) for Magnum ice cream’s US launch, judged a Polyvore contest to celebrate the premiere of the films at the Tribeca Film Festival. Here she is hard at work judging the contest from her little black MacBook at home.

And here’s the winning set, as selected by Ms. Bilson’s discerning eye:

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Wednesday March 23rd, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Rachel Bilson Won’t Share Her Chanel Swag, Paz de la Huerta Punches a Model, and Photo Stills from Lauren Conrad’s Defunct Reality Show
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Rachel Bilson Won’t Share Her Chanel Swag, Paz de la Huerta Punches a Model, and Photo Stills from Lauren Conrad’s Defunct Reality Show

Anne Slowey is Real Funny: Elle‘s Anne Slowey hilariously recounts some boozy safari she once took with some “Hollywood power players” for a story about how to wear tribal prints. Highlights? “We called ourselves ‘Bush in the Bush,’ to the delight of the male guests, if that helps bring the nature of this trip into focus,” and “Our main concerns were what time each day was gin o’clock and who among us was having very loud, robust sex all night with the incredibly handsome lead guide (it wasn’t me).” {Elle}

Street Style Gets Better With Age: And Nowness’s new short film with “Advanced Style” blogger Ari Seth Cohen and filmmaker Lina Plioplyte featuring New York’s most fashionable ladies of a certain age proves it. Street style stars take note–this is how it’s done. {NOWNESS}

Paz Throws a Punch: Paz de la Heurta drunkenly crashed into a table at the top of the Standard this past weekend, prompting model Samantha Swetra, who was hanging with Lindsay Lohan, to call out “triple axel!” Which quickly became not so funny as de la Heurta responded by punching Swetra in the face and throwing a glass at her leg. {Gatecrasher}

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Wednesday March 16th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Johnny Depp Wins a Hat Award, Matthew Williamson Disses Kate Middleton and Karl Shoots an Ice Cream Commercial With Rachel Bilson
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Johnny Depp Wins a Hat Award, Matthew Williamson Disses Kate Middleton and Karl Shoots an Ice Cream Commercial With Rachel Bilson

Johnny Depp Takes Home an Award for His Dedication to Headwear: Johnny Depp’s been awarded the “Hat Person Of The Year” award by the Headwear Association. We nominate Anna Dello Russo for next year’s award, in the category of “Fruit Millinery.” {VogueUK}

Matthew Williamson Thinks Kate Middleton Isn’t a Fashion Bunny: Matthew Williamson just launched his bridal line, but we suspect he won’t be dressing Kate Middleton. “Kate isn’t a fashion bunny,” [Williamson said.] “I don’t know why everyone in fashion is waiting to see what she wears. I’m, like, thinking: get over it.” {Telegraph UK}

Karl Lagerfeld Shoots Rachel Bilson in a Tiara For an Ice Cream Commercial: Rachel Bilson was snapped in Paris on the set of a Magnum ice cream commercial which Karl Lagerfeld is directing. She was wearing a bathrobe and a tiara. We are anxiously awaiting the final product. (And suddenly want an ice cream bar.) {PopSugar}

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Wednesday March 9th, 2011

Hollywood’s Most Powerful Stylists: The Complete List

Hollywood’s Most Powerful Stylists: The Complete List

We’ve become huge fans of the Hollywood Reporter over the last few months, mostly due to Janice Min’s excellent makeover of the trade publication. Staffer Merle Ginsberg navigates the LA fashion scene with an entertaining mix of gossip, insider news, and general knowledge that is not only rare for the West Coast, but rare for fashion writing in general.

So we were thrilled to see Ginsberg’s list of the 25 most powerful stylists in Hollywood covering this week’s issue. Rachel Zoe obviously ranks number one, with names like Nicole Chavez, Annabel Tollman, Brad Goreski, Leslie Fremar, and Kate Young rounding it out. See the full list below, and read the Zoe cover story here.

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Sunday February 6th, 2011

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Wednesday December 15th, 2010

Best Dressed 2010: The 30 Most Stylish People of the Year
Best Dressed

Best Dressed 2010: The 30 Most Stylish People of the Year

It’s been a very fashionable 2010, so to celebrate, we’ve decided to compile our first-ever list of the year’s best dressed. Professionally styled or not (most are not), these men and women have consistently gotten it right this year, or at the very least, impressed us with their individuality.

For each actor, musician, model or industry person on our list, we’ve selected five of his or her best looks from the past 12 months, so hopefully this list is also full of inspiration. In alphabetical order, we present to you our top 30 best dressed of the year.

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Monday December 13th, 2010

William Rast for Target Launches in L.A. With Justin Timberlake, Trace Ayala, Rachel Bilson, Minka Kelly and More
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William Rast for Target Launches in L.A. With Justin Timberlake, Trace Ayala, Rachel Bilson, Minka Kelly and More

LOS ANGELES-Saturday night Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, the boys behind the clothing line William Rast, launched their limited edition line for Target with a special shopping event. And it was some party. Guests entering the industrial space in downtown Los Angeles were instantly transported into the William Rast for Target world of rebellious biker culture. The brand’s campaign video, set in some remote country landscape, was projected high up on the walls, and carpeted lounge-like shopping areas throughout the warehouse lent the event a bohemian, laid back vibe. Even the dressing rooms, seemingly made from wooden shipping crates, complemented the rough and tough aesthetic of the brand. (Super creative idea; unfortunately it was also claustrophobia-inducing.)

Lucky party-goers got to beat the Target crowds and shop the Western-inspired collection alongside celebs like Rachel Bilson, Anna Faris, and Malin Akerman. (As well as that dude from Gossip Girl and The Social Network.) In between bites of mac and cheese and mini ice cream sandwiches, we also spotted Joy Bryant, Minka Kelly, and Chord Overstreet of Glee checking out the goods.

As cool as the party was, the night’s real stand-out was the super affordable and entirely-wearable collection, with pieces ranging from $16.99 to $199.99.

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Friday November 19th, 2010

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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