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Um--let's file this rhinestone "leotard" (and matching pasties) under "Things Only Kate Moss Can Wear"--on the cover of Esquire UK, no less. {Esquire UK} If you think J.Crew is a little bit pricey here in America, be glad you don't live in the UK! Trendy Brits realized the retailer's prices were marked up a whopping 40% across the pond. {The Sunday Times} Katy Perry graces Elle UK's September issue cover in a super-cute Glen plaid Dolce & Gabbana getup. {Elle UK} Prada's wacky and quirky Autumn/Winter campaign film features 3-D models navigating a suspicious, 2-D domestic universe. {Wonderland Magazine}

Sofia Coppola says that her new movie The Bling Ring doesn't exactly portray luxury brands in a great light--so why did the likes of Chanel and Louis Vuitton agree to appear in the film? {WWD} Sharp-nosed fans are noticing that the Barclays Center in Brooklyn smells an awful lot like Calvin Klein stores--which, coincidentally, sponsors an exclusive lounge in the arena. {DNA Info} Karolina Kurkova is a knitted mermaid for the June cover of Vogue Ukraine. {Fashion Gone Rogue} Christina Aguilera hit the stage at last night's Billboard Music Awards looking like she's been putting in extra time at the gym. Lookin' good, Xtina! {US Weekly}

Last night, 100 of the world's most influential people--well, according to TIME, anyway--were celebrated at the magazine's annual 100 Gala in New York. As one might expect from such accomplished influencers, the red carpet offered up plenty of notable outfits-- from Mia Farrow's sweet Boston tribute to Lena Dunham's divisive Saint Laurent outfit. Click through to see all the looks.

American Eagle is "selling" the skinniest pair of skinny jeans available on the market now--in cans of spray paint. Early April fools? {HuffPo} British designer Debbie Wingham creates the world's most expensive dress that money can't buy—not even if you can afford the $17.7 million price tag. {Today} France's former First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy returns to her modeling roots as the star of Bulgari's haute joaillerie campaign. {Grazia} i-D magazine serves Lara Stone's head on a platter in its upcoming Q&A issue. {i-D}

A little Twitter birdy told us that Versace is designing the costumes for Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball Tour (okay, the birdy was Gaga herself). {Twitter} Penelope Cruz sizzles in red for the 2013 Campari calendar. {Fashion Gone Rogue} An increasing number of retailers will be open on Thanksgiving Day in a trend that business insiders are referring to as "Black Thursday." {WWD, subscription required}

The little Yeezy who could? Despite not showing in Paris, Kanye West has "collaborated" with Guiseppe Zanotti on a new stiletto called the 'Cruel Summer,' after his new album. {She Finds} Attn, fashion worshippers! A Karl Lagerfeld mecca in the form of a concept boutique is opening this February in Paris, selling all of his many labels as well as other projects. Here's hoping there's a window for Choupette. {Fashion Indie} Lena Dunham went to an event yesterday and forgot her pants. Oops! {HuffPo} The winds of change continue to blow through Saint Laurent: Its new website goes live tomorrow. {WWD}

Since her premature death exactly fifty years ago today, Marilyn Monroe has been like the Bob Dylan of Hollywood: Every new starlet possessing either

Earlier today, the Internet was all a flutter with the newly released nudie pics of an extremely pregnant (it's been what, ten months now?) Jessica Simpson on the cover of Elle. The April 2012 spread was photographed by Carter Smith and styled by Joe Zee, but they clearly got some inspiration, elsewhere. Since Annie Leibovitz shot a naked and pregnant Demi Moore for Vanity Fair twenty-one years ago, it seems like pregnant celebs everywhere have been clamoring to strip down for the newsstands.n At this point, it's practically a right of passage for expectant stars, as well as an informal announcement that "exclusive first baby pictures!" will be shopped around in the near future. Is pregnancy a valid excuse for famous women (most of whom would scoff at an offer from Playboy in normal circumstances) to take it all off? Take a look at our investigation of the fascinating (and at times, extremely uncomfortable) history of the naked, pregnant magazine cover. Do you think it's a celebration or just exploitation? And does a pregnant naked person really make you want to buy a magazine? We want to hear what you think.

Christina Aguilera Covers February's Marie Claire: ...and doesn't give a damn what you think about her body! She tells the glossy, "I’ve been criticized for being on both sides of the scale. It’s noise I block out automatically. I love my body. My boyfriend loooves my body. My son is healthy and happy, so that’s all that matters to me.” Let 'em know Ms. Aguilera! {Marie Claire} Blue Ivy Carter is Jay-Z's "Glory": You are most certainly a robot if you don't shed a tear to this track by doting father Jay-Z, telling the story of his new daughter's arrival, ending with a sample of her first cries. We're getting a little misty just talking about it! {Hello Beautiful} Moschino Cheap & Chic Showing at London Fashion Week This Season:Moschino's little sister line is moving from Milan to London this season. Maybe this will help to make peace between Milan and London in the war for fashion week dates? {WWD, subscription required}

When it comes to fashion, the VMA's are the sartorial equivalent of a madhouse--people walk around with all sorts of crazy going on! In honor of this Sunday's coming awards show--and the guaranteed crazy fashion--we count down our favorite fashion snafus from the VMA's colorful (and scandalously skimpy!) history.

more W is calling July the "Music & Style" issue and thus chose pop divas Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera to convey that. Images of the covers and the

LONDON--The Empire in Leicester Square played host last night to the UK premiere of Burlesque, a so-so sparkle-n-sequins musical starring Cher and Christina Aguilera and an army of gorgeous Swarovski-dripping bustiers designed by Michael Kaplan. The BAFTA award winning costume designer is to thank for trend-spawning films like Flashdance, Blade Runner, Pearl Harbor and the Versace and Marc Jacobs-influencing Fight Club...the man's got range. The sparkly, indoor-use-only outfits, aside from Christina's undeniable set of pipes, were the glue-gun that kept the film together. The true stunners included: six variations of delicate hand-linked gold chains with tiny Swarovskis whipping around in the finale; Christina's high collared string of pearls "dress" that whipped right off her in one number; black velvet bodysuits with 1930s-inspired sequined hands over the bum and boobs. The costumes, like the score, drew inspiration from every era from the '20s to the '80s and will undoubtedly boost sales at Agent Provocateur. We also wouldn't be surprised if some girls abandon the acrobatics of pole-dancing lessons for the glam athleticism of burlesque.

We have been long trawling the street for a new trend -- one that you can cannot simply ape by looking at a magazine. The studs, mega-heels and sho

1. Bob Mackie. Seriously, Bob Mackie. Why has this not happened sooner? 2. Also, that means where is Cher? I love Christina, but if we're bringing her