Coach is the latest in a long line of brands to collaborate with the fashion (and playroom) icon. And for the first time ever, Barbie's tiny, snazzy wardrobe has been produced from start to finish by the Coach design house. Meaning, everything she's wearing, you can wear. Well, in a slightly larger size. So in celebration of Barbie's new clothes (and chic new 'do--how does she keep it so shiny?), we're taking a look back at her biggest and best designer collabs to date--and there've been some doozies. When it comes to amazing designer collaborations, Target and H&M have got nothing on the original Queen B: We're talking Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Bill Blass, Vera Wang, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Versace, and more. Who needs an 11-inch tall plastic boyfriend when you've got Mr. de la Renta on speed dial?
Rihanna's carnival Crop Over celebrations continued yesterday in Barbados--and for once, her super revealing "outfit" wasn't the least bit out of place. {Daily Mail} Barneys's fall ads featuring Lou Doillon--and a life size marionette replica of Lou Doillon--are part cool and part... ok they're kinda creepy. {WWD} Riley Keough, granddaughter of Elvis Presley and Robert Pattinson's rumored flame, is now modeling lingerie for Australian clothing company Bonds. {HuffPo} From blogs to modeling agencies, Muslim 'Hijabistas' are showing the fashion world that modesty can be cool, and not oppressive. {WeNews}
1. Which do you think is scarier, waking up to a very perky Heidi Klum or waking up and seeing Ken in his face mask? 2. If they really wanted to make it seem like Yoplait is playing a crucial part in this challenge, couldn't they have the designers make clothes out of yogurt containers? That seems like it would be fun. 3. How did they find so many people to happily try frozen yogurt on a cold, rainy day so early in the morning? 4. Is anyone else noticing how chic the translator is? Check out that snood. Chic.
Rihanna has new hair AGAIN. And we kind of think it's her real hair for once. {Instagram} Why was Michelle Obama snubbed from Vanity Fair's 2013 International Best Dressed list? Here are a few (no more justifiable!) reasons. {The Daily Beast} Chloe Grace Moretz looks every part the Hollywood screen siren in a spread shot by Patrick Demarchelier for Glamour's September issue. {The Front Row View} Lululemon is in hot water once again, with plus-size customers feeling less-than-catered-to by the upscale yoga wear chain. {HuffPo}
Sixteen years after her tragic death, Prince George's grandmother, Princess Diana, is still making headlines. Here she is covering Vanity Fair's September issue. {Vanity Fair} Heidi Klum actually gets to say more in her native tongue than auf wiedersehen! in her new ad for a German mascara. {HuffPo} Penelope Cruz is making her directorial debut in a short film for L'Agent, the Agent Provocateur line she designed with her sister Mónica, starring both her super-pregnant sister and husband. {WWD} Victoria Beckham says she has a new Victoria, Victoria Beckham girl. Is she anything like the Victoria Beckham girl? Has Victoria Beckham become the Victoria, Victoria Beckham girl? Is anyone confused? {Grazia}
Fall is about so much more than mourning the loss of summer and breaking out your totally Clueless-worthy plaid back to school ensemble. That's right, it's internship time! Fashionista.com is on the prowl for talented fall interns at our New York office.
We haven't tried David Beckham's new fragrance yet, but if it brings us even a fraction of the joy we feel seeing him shirtless in the advertisement... we'll take it. {Daily Mail} Karl Lagerfeld says he'll do "anything" for Cate Blanchett--including designing her last minute costumes for her new Woody Allen-directed film. {Grazia} Caroline Kennedy has been nominated to be the first female U.S. ambassador to Japan, and as such is now poised to become a style influencer. Start preparing for some serious sartorial competition, Mrs. Obama. {WWD} Apparently the town crier who announced shouted the news of the birth of HRH Prince George had absolutely no royal affiliation, apart from just being obsessed with the royals. Hey, we love them too, but we don't take it that far. {Daily Mail}
Carole Middleton wears Orla Kiely to visit her new grandson, His Royal Highness, Prince of Cambridge, perhaps you've heard of him? {Grazia} New parents Kate and William speak! The two released a statement thanking the hospital for all their help. Do you think they ever get tired of being so gracious and cute? {HuffPo} It's a match made in royal heaven! Hollywood royalty Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem welcomed a baby girl yesterday, the same day Kate and William welcomed a baby boy. These kids are so meant to be. {US Weekly} Beyoncé is seriously a pro: Despite having her hair caught in a fan, she keeps singing "Halo" even with a hoard of men trying to free her. Then she Instagrams some truly fabulous new lyrics based on the event. {The Life Files}
We were right--here's Karlie Kloss cavorting around New York City with Daft Punk for Vogue's August issue. {The Front Row View} Model Shanina Shaik talks boobs, butts, and whether Justin Bieber asked for her number at the Victorias Secret fashion show. {WWD} Rodarte's Summer 2013 collection is highlighted in its newest short fashion film starring Elijah Wood as a "nefarious cloaked horseman." Other characters include young hooligans and a white unicorn--seems pretty standard for Elijah Wood and Rodarte. {The Hollywood Reporter} Look! Another shoot featuring Kate Upton Kate Upton's boobs! {Daily Mail}
Carine Roitfeld reveals photos from her early modeling days to V Magazine. Now that's a #ThrowbackThursday. {V Magazine} Sofia Vergara covers Harper's Bazaar looking as sexy as ever in front of Terry Richardson's lens. Her secret? Lipstick. It "brightens your face! Unless you're Giselle Bündchen or 19, you need something." Oh Sofia, don't you know you're just as gorgeous as both of those things put together? {Harper's Bazaar} Rita Ora frolics around London for Madonna and Lourdes's new "Material Girl Hits London" campaign. Looks like she even borrowed one of those famous Bearskin hats. Wonder if she got the guards to laugh at that one. {US Weekly}
Back in 2010, ex-marine and occasional adult-film star Nick Gruber burst onto the fashion scene on the arm of the much older Calvin Klein. For two party-filled years he was truly living the life. Model, boyfriend, party boy. Then, almost as quickly as he had appeared, he was gone (to rehab in L.A.). Now he's back, and in a recent interview with the Daily Front Row, he opened up about everything from posing for Playgirl (it's not gonna happen guys) and that Calvin Klein tell-all he's no longer writing.
Chanel's new ad campaign features models... crafting? {Fashin} Kristen Stewart revealed her new tattoo at the Chanel Couture show in a pretty bad-ass outfit. {PopSugar Fashion} So. Some teenagers are buying couture now. Alexis Mabille says he's made couture prom gowns for some of his younger clients. "We have girls as young as 12 as couture clients," he said. Sigh. {Vogue UK} Lady Gaga stepped out in NYC wearing a relatively tame (yet still see-through) outfit. Well, tame for her anyway. {US Weekly}
Gucci is launching Made to Measure, a new men's fragrance with James Franco as the decidedly not-unattractive face. {WWD, subscription required} Neon-tressed model Chloe Nørgaard divulges the one hair color to which she'll never, ever commit. {WWD} A lot of Nicholas Kirkwood's livelihood seems to revolve around... go-karting in Spain? Allow him to explain. {Elle} The Church of Scientology just found a brand new celeb recruit in model Jessica White. {NY Post}