The John Galliano comeback machine seems to be steadily in motion, despite the fact that his Parsons teaching gig fell through. The disgraced designer reportedly has a Vanity Fair interview in the works, and now we’re hearing reports that he may be hitting the small screen for a TV interview.
We’ve heard from just about everyone in the industry–from Oscar de la Renta, to Natalie Portman–on the subject of John Galliano’s anti-semitic rant, and now, possible comeback. Well, everyone, except the man himself. But now the wait is over: We’re finally going to get Galliano’s side of the story–straight from the source.
As much as she doesn’t want us to say this… Ireland Baldwin looks an awful lot like her mom in her new Vanity Fair shoot. {E! Online}
Estée Lauder is releasing its first new scent in a decade. Called “Modern Muse,” the print campaign features none other than Ms. Muse herself–Arizona, that is. {WWD, Subscription required.}
The side-ass Antonio Berardi dress Gwyneth Paltrow wore to an Iron Man 3 premiere is giving the designer a hefty–and much welcomed–boost in business. {Telegraph}
Speaking of sheer outfits… if you never thought you’d want to see what Ellen DeGeneres looks like wearing Cher’s infamous “If I Could Turn Back Time” bodysuit, trust us: You do. {US Weekly}
When we think of Audrey Hepburn‘s physical appearance, we don’t really think “a good mixture of defects.” Rather, we think, “absolute 100% unmatched perfection.” However, according to her son Luca Dotti, Hepburn didn’t see that (does anyone?).
Rihanna and Taylor Swift may have been at the top of their fame game in 2012–both released new albums, courted controversy in their love lives, and were damn near inescapable–but apparently people didn’t really care to see them on the cover of fashion glossies.
Both starlets were newsstand duds, according to the Alliance for Audited Media’s annual report of the best and worst selling glossy covers. So which cover stars did boost sales?
For the first time in its illustrious 73-year history, the International Best Dressed List, acquired by Vanity Fair in 2002, will feature regular, non-famous folk.
The CFDA and Vogue are teaming up once again–but the end goal of this partnership has little to do with fashion.
According to Vogue.com, the two organizations have just launched a new initiative called Fashion for Sandy Relief, which aims to raise funds for those affected by the hurricane.
Even Anna Wintour is putting herself on the auction block.
Kate Moss doesn’t open up very often. She’s notoriously press shy. But in her cover story for the December issue of Vanity Fair (shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott), she gives one of the most revealing interviews we’ve ever read.
She opens up about the iconic campaign that gave her a “nervous breakdown,” her reluctance to go nude–especially as a teen for photographer Corinne Day, her relationship with Johnny Depp, and so much more.
Vive la Vanity Fair! The glossy revealed its plans to launch a French version sometime next year. {WWD}
Here’s a breakdown of how racially diverse the runways were during New York Fashion Week. Hint: It’s finally actually improving. {Jezebel}, {Refinery29}
Kate and Laura Mulleavy talk designing Rodarte and the costumes for L.A. Philharmonic. {Styleite}
Lady Gaga is a Vogue cover girl for the second time, but could a cover of Bride be next? Vie Luxe CEO Marjorie Gubelmann posted a picture of Gaga in full bridal regalia to her Instagram, sparking rumors she was planning nuptials with boyfriend Taylor Kinney. {Sugarscape}
Lucky magazine has landed themselves in a bit of hot water with readers over their new “Fill the Void” campaign. {HuffPo}
Karmic cell phone retribution? Naomi Campbell was snapped on vacation with what appear to be serious bald spots on her scalp. {Radar Online}
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un visited an army unit with wife Ri Sol-Ju in tow, and despite serious problems affecting the country, she brought along her Dior clutch, worth the average annual income of a North Korean family. {Telegraph}
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