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95-year-old NYC socialite, Zelda Kaplan, literally died (not Rachel Zoe died) after collapsing while she was sitting front row at the Joanna Mastroianni presentation during NYFW. So sad!  Talk about a very high-fashion way to go. [Vogue UK]

Check out all the fall ’12 ready-to-wear collections shown at NYFW here.

Find out a little more about the obscure polish designer Karl Lagerfeld is mentoring. She even calls him her godfather. [Vogue UK]

Occupy Wall Street protestors planned on shutting down the Calvin Klein show. [Gawker]

Thrift Wars is a new reality show that will be aired on Oxygen and it’s about, you guessed, thrifting. [Vulture]

Anna Dello Russo describes how to pack a suitcase. [Styleite]

Robert Pattinson shaved his hair off. Lean like a cholo. [Pop Sugar]

Amanda Seyfried covers W Korea in Louis Vuitton. [Design Scene]

As if this NYFW wasn’t weird enough, there was a random bitch streaking all around Lincoln Center. [Huffington Post]

Bill Cunningham got hit by an SUV but the cutie managed to escape injury. Yay. [Huffington Post]

 

 

Lana Del Rey Covers Vogue UK, Daphne Guinness Puts $14M Pad Up for Sale, Alberta Ferretti for Macys, Can You Spot the Designer?

Chinese artist Liu Bolin camouflages designers like Alber Elbaz and more into their own work for a cool editorial in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar. [Above/Huffington Post]

Lana Del Rey lands the cover of the March issue of British Vogue. Is it just us or is something a little off? [FGR]

Andrej Pejic is the inspiration behind a new song called Fashion Boy. [Vogue UK]

Gisele Bundchen sent her friends an email asking them to pray for her husband Tom Brady to win the Super Bowl. [NY Post]

Anna Wintour is one of Barack Obama‘s top fundraisers. [Vogue UK]

Gwyneth Paltrow thinks her daughter might be a “Lipstick Lesbian.” [Gawker]

Check out the Parisian digs Isabel Marant shares with her husband Jerome Dreyfuss. [The Coveteur]

Penelope Cruz gets a PETA Ad. No, she’s not naked. [Huffington Post]

Alberta Ferretti is the next Macy’s Impulse designer. [The Cut]

Daphne Guinness puts her Fifth Avenue pad up for sale. Only $14M. [Curbed]

 

The Latest Spring Couture 2012, Winehouse’s Dad Upset With JPG, DJ Kate Moss, Beth Ditto for MAC

Check out the latest Spring Couture 2012 collections including those from Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, GivenchyElie Saab and more. [Style.com]

Rihanna is working on a reality show aiming to find the UK’s next great fashion designer. [Vogue UK]

Check out Sephora workers wearing their new Prabal Gurung uniforms. Mod! [Bella Sugar]

Celine cancels runway show this season because designer, Phoebe Philo, is 7 months pregnant. [The Cut]

Amy Winehouse‘s father isn’t happy with Jean Paul Gaultier‘s tribute show to his late daughter.  He tweets: @mitchwinehouse ”We don’t support the Jean Paul Gaultier collection. It’s in bad taste. Mitch.” [Vogue UK]

Karl Lagerfeld draws crowds for the launch of his new line for Net-a-Porter.  [Vogue UK]

Rihanna gets “Thug Life” tatted on her knuckles. Okay? Calm down RiRi. Let’s be honest, you’ve been rich and famous since the age of 16. Not exactly the thug life, more like the good life. [TMZ]

Beth Ditto has created a limited edition collection of makeup for MAC Cosmetics hitting beauty counters in June. Woot. [WWD]

Kate Moss DJed at the opening of the 24 Hours Museum in Paris. [Elle UK]

Nanette Lepore signs a deal to collaborate with JcPenney. The retailers are in the middle of trying to reinvent themselves so we wonder what other deals they have in store.  [WWD]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forever 21 Employees File Lawsuit, Rebecca Minkoff Condoms, Beyonce Lightening Skin?

What do you think? Is Bey lightening her skin?

Forever 21 employees have filed a lawsuit against the fast-fashion retailer for making them work off the clock and denying them breaks. [Huffington Post]

Jim Carrey sports long, ombré locks in his new film and we’re so happy this trend didn’t cross over to men! [The Gloss]

Gilette launches a shaving device for dudes who like stubble. Oh, and Gael Garcia Bernal is one of the spokespersons for it. Swoon. [WWD]

We all knew Snooki looked better without that shit-ton of makeup she puts on her face, now there’s a pic to prove it. [People]

Cindy Crawford‘s ten-year-old daughter lands a Versace kids ad campaign. [Huffington Post]

Rachel Zoe‘s former stylist, Taylor Jacobson is requesting tickets from designers showing at  NYFW so she can film her new reality show. [Fashionista]

Rebecca Minkoff designed condoms: “I loved the idea of designing a condom that was made by a woman for a woman. I got to use my classic studded Rebecca Minkoff design and apply it to the packaging, making a condom that girls can feel comfortable carrying with them.” [Glamour]

Christian Louboutin poses with nude, nippleless, Crazy Horse dancers. [WWD]

Beyonce is being accused of lightening her skin in some promotional photos for her album. [Huffington Post]

Emma Stone reveals her beauty must-haves and now we must-have them. [Style.com]

Check out Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld + more as Simpson characters. [Vogue UK]

Say Hi to The Shops at Target, Mia Wasikowska is the New Face of Miu Miu, Beyoncé & Jay Buy Cray Expensive Baby Gifts, Buy Louis Vuitton Vintage Nail Polish for $595

Target is scrapping their Go International designer platform and bringing in The Shops at Target. The first pop-up shop at Target will be The Webster, a high-end Miami boutique that sells YSL, Celine, and more but we’re gonna assume their doing their own label a la Kitson for this particular project. [The Cut]

Selfridges opened a 3,500 square-foot pop-up book shop. That’s huge, 15,000 of the world’s most inspirational books, huge. [Vogue UK]

The adorable Mia Wasikowska, well I think she’s adorable because of her role in The Kids Are Alright and can’t imagine her being bitch in real life but if she was that would be sad, is the new face of Miu Miu. Cute!

Beyoncé and Jay-Z bought their baby, Blue Ivy Carter, some pricey gifts including a $600,000 solid gold rocking horse. Yes, that’s the price of a nice house in the suburbs these days. [NY Post]

Calvin Klein and his 22-year-old porn star boy friend are taking  a break. [Gawker]

You can buy a set of “vintage” Louis Vuitton nail polish for only $595. Vomit. [Racked]

Lea Michele replaces Vanessa Hudgens as the face of Candies. [E! News]

One of Taylor Tomasi Hill‘s designs kinda (really) looks like a  Marc Jacobs creation. [Elle]

Check out Charlotte Ronson‘s second makeup collection for Sephora. [In Style]

People are protesting against a Dolce & Gabbana store in Hong Kong because they enforced a new rule restricting people from taking photos in or in front of the store. [Wall Street Journal]

Check out model Agyness Deyn playing a stripper in her new film. [Telegraph UK]

Lindsay Lohan is the face of FCUK‘s new fragrance. [Oh No They Didn't]

 

Pharrell Launches Billionaire Girls Club, A Lanvin Christmas, Halston Documentary, Karl Lagerfeld Lookbook


Lily Cole lands the January 2012 cover of Vogue Russia and she looks fucking amazing. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

In need for some Lanvin holiday spirit? Alber Elbaz teamed up with Claridge‘s to deck their tree and put out a mini-film which stars a doll-form of the designer that goes on a Xmas adventure. We’ve never wanted to play with dolls this much! [Vogue.UK]

Halston is kind of a mess today but the documentary Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston highlights the designer’s better days. [Styleite]

Pharrell William‘s launches a Billionaire Girls Club. Yes, we said girls! [Fashion Bomb Daily]

It’s Free Shipping Day in the states! 2,500 retailers are participating. [NY Daily News]

The BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund 2012 shortlist is out. [Vogue UK]

Preview the lookbook for Karl Lagerfeld‘s newest collection sold exclusively on net-a-porter. [Vogue UK]

Prabal Gurung designed uniforms for Sephora and now he kinda wants a makeup line. We say do it! [Fashionista]

Sophia Coppola is directing both print and film campaigns for Marni x H&M. [Elle]

LMAO: Say hello to what might easily be the world’s ugliest handbag. [The Gloss]

Julia Restoin Roitfeld talks about building her own empire and says she and her mom don’t really dress alike. [NY Times]

Lisa Frank Makes Clothes Now, Nicole Richie + Halston Rumors, Pre-Fall 2012 Highlights, $1,572 Vogue Subscription

The stunning Anna Maria Jagodzinska covers Viva! Moda‘s Winter 2011 issue. [Design Scene]

Vogue‘s highly-anticipated archive site debuted yesterday. You know, the one with every issue dating back to 1892. Incredible right? The catch? A subscription costs $1,575 right now. [The Cut]

The world’s most expensive handbag was just sold for $203, 150.  It’s an Hermès Birkin. Surprised? [Vogue UK]

Rapper Tinie Tempah has plans to design a fashion line. He says: “I love clothes and this brand expresses my style of street cool culture mixed with high-end fashion.” [Vogue UK]

“I never do meetings. Never. If people are responsible and creative, they don’t need to have a teacher,” Franca Sozzani, editor of Vogue Italia reveals. [Telegraph UK]

Check out an image from Karl Lagerfeld‘s new affordable collection. [Vogue UK]

Charlotte Ronson: “I think you either like getting your hair blown out, or you don’t. I hate it. I feel like I’m thirteen again, going to a bad Bar Mitzvah.” [Into The Gloss]

Vena Cava is reportedly selling their office furniture. Money problems fucking suck! We really hope the duo sticks around. [DFR]

All that buzz about Nicole Richie designing for Halston is just a rumor. For now. [Showbiz Spy]

If you grew up in the 90s you know all about Lisa Frank‘s amazing (they we’re then) folders decorated sparkly unicorns and shit. Well, if you miss having her in you life, you’ll be happy to know she sells apparel now. Magical dolphins included. [Huffington Post]

Pre-Fall 2012:

Check out Chanel‘s Bombay-meets-Paris inspired collection on the runway. [Style.com]

Oscar De La Renta‘s PF12 are honestly stunning. You have to see and play the which celebrity will where what game. [Style.com]

Kelly Wrestler‘s collection makes us really want checkered pants. [Style.com]

OMG hello coat/cape thing at Jason Wu. You are beautiful. Okay, no wait, the entire collection is beautiful too. [Style.com]

Last season it was blue hair and this time it’s blue lipstick on the model in Thakoon‘s Pre-Fall lookbook. Yes, this collection is badass too. [Style.com]

 

Alexa Chung’s New Show, Needles in Walmart Clothes, WeHo Retailers Not Down With Fur Ban, Gaga: Orgasms= Good Skin

Ingrid Moe by Hunter & Gatti for Vogue Spain

Check out a sneak peak of Alexa Chung‘s new fashion-related show Catwalk. There are snakes and no, I’m not talking about the bitchy contestants. [People]

The Office‘s Mindy Kaling reveals: “I’m not pregnant, but my hairstylist suggested I take prenatal vitamins. They really scare  the boys, but it’s worth it. I have fine hair but it’s incredibly thick now.” Oh reallly? Taking note. [Us Weekly]

Bernard Arnault has enlisted former Hermès designer, Ramesh Nair to create a collection of bags for 19th-century trunk maker Moynat Malletier. He’ll attempt to revamp the label the same way Marc Jacobs did with Louis Vuiton about 15 years ago. [Vogue UK]

Some West Hollywood retailers aren’t so keen on the new fur ban with some describing it as being “ridiculous” and “super annoying.” [NY Times]

Noritaka Tatehana, most popularly known for desiging Lady Gaga‘s heel-less shoes, has launched his first retail line. [Hint Mag]

More Gaga related tidbits: The singer thanks “Orgasms, lots of orgasms,” for her flawless looking skin. [NY Daily News]

All kinds of wrong: Needles and syringes were found stashed in clothes at a Georgia Walmart. [NY Daily News]

Hunter & Gatti shoot Ingrid Moe in a cool accessories spread for Spanish Vogue. [Design Scene]

Online Fashion Week kicks off on Monday. A slew of labels from Alexander McQueen to Urban Outfitters are participating.  [Vogue UK]

 

 

 

 

Fights Break at Versace x H&M, Margherita Missoni Engaged, Tom Ford H&M Rumors, Benetton Kiss Ads Repelling Customers?

 

The ridiculously gorgeous Ana Beatriz Barros covers Elle Russia for December. [Design Scene]

People in line for Versace x H&M got into fights with “Chinese guys” who were planning to buy and sell the goods online. [The Cut]

Photos from the private Christian Louboutin sample sale. [Racked]

Tamara Mellon left Jimmy Choo to start her own brand. [The Cut]

Blair Waldorf of Gossip Girl is getting married and her dress by Vera Wang. [InStyle]

Alice + Olivia is opening their first store in the UK next year. [Vogue UK]

Margherita Missoni is officially engaged to her race-car driver BF, Eugenio Amos. [Vogue UK]

Lady Gaga sports super pointy nails in London. [Daily Mail UK]

Vena Cava is in some serious financial shit.  [The Cut]

Could Benetton‘s controversial kissing ads push consumers away? [Washington Post]

Slideshow of the looks seen at the Breaking Dawn premiere. K-Stew actually looks great. [NY Mag]

Megan Fox is getting rid of that Marilyn Monroe tattoo on her arm. [People]

Forever 21 opens a store in Hong Kong. [WWD]

H&M wants Tom Ford to be their next designer collaboration. [Business Week]

Gianfranco Ferre has two new creative directors. [Vogue Italia]

 

Olsens Cover Vogue, Kanye Wears a Skirt, Trendy Things Guys Don’t Find Attractive, No Marc at Dior?

We're def' super important now.

OMG, official Karl Lagerfeld iPhone cases. [Facebook]

Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz is writing a book. [LA Times]

Nicole Richie to launch a QVC line. [Us Magazine]

Lady Gaga‘s highly-anticipated scent will be called Monster. We really wish we put  money on that one. [WWD]

Kanye West sported a leather skirt and legging combo. So this is what happens when you let him get in his zone…[Huffington Post]

Guys don’t find ombre hair, thick brows, pixie cuts and nail art attractive. Eh, what the hell do they know? Unfortunately for them we don’t want to look like that baby prostitute Courtney Stodden. [She Finds]

Rosie Huntington-Whitely on Christian Louboutin shoes: If you can save up for a pair put away a dollar a week,” she advised. “It’s worth it girls. It is really worth it!” Um, yeah that’s in 14 years. Gee, thanks for the tip Rosie. [ONTD]

Kate Moss sells what she proclaims to be her favorite photo of herself, like ever. [Daily Mail UK]

The Olsen Twins get their first Vogue cover and are also named best-dressed. [Vogue]

Yyes Saint Laurent‘s muse and collaborator Loulou de la Falaise was put to rest yesterday in Paris. The 64-year-old passed away after battling a long-term illness. [WWD]

Amanda Seyfried is considering getting a nose job. [AP]

So wait, negotiations between Marc Jacobs and Dior have ended? Now Raf Simons, Jason Wu and Alexander Wang are in the running? Ugh, get me a drink already. [The Cut]

More Versace for H&M editorial photos in Rodeo Magazine. [FGR]

 

 

 

Nicole Richie Perfume, Nicki Minaj for OPI, Gaga Coffee Table Book, Gucci Murderess is Lazy

Nicole Richie has signed a perfume deal with TPR Holdings and we admit we can’t wait to sniff that shit. [WWD]

Nicki Minaj is the latest celebrity to get an OPI nail polish collection. [Rolling Out]

Karl Lagerfeld has designed a wine bottle. [WWD]

Vera Wang and General Hospital‘s costume designer have beef because Vera didn’t want to provide a dress for a wedding scene on the soap. [The Cut]

I’d rather cry in a Rolls than be happy on a bicycle: Patrizia Reggiani prefers to stay in jail than be on parole because that would mean she’d need to get a job and she’s never worked a day in her life. In case you didn’t know, she’s the ex-wife of Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci and is in prison for ordering his murder. [Guardian UK]

A photo from Lady Gaga‘s coffee book shot by Terry Richardson hits the web. [Huffington Post]

In case you missed it: Daphne Guinness graces the pages of Harper’s Bazaar UK. [Design Scene]

Ashley Greene is DKNY‘s new celebrity face. [People]

Urban Outfitters rids their site of “Navajo” products. [Jezebel]

We’re obsessed with the new illustrated fashion magazine called Herself. [High Snobiety]

Louboutin files an appeal against his red-sole copyright dilemna with YSL. Ugh, just drop it already. [WWD]

We’re kinda feeling Lauren Conrad‘s new peach-hued hair. [The Beauty Department]

 

 

Adam Levine & GF Nude on Vogue Cover; Urban Outftters Offends Navajo Nation

Ron Paul wore fake, droopy eyebrows during Tuesday night’s debate, but why? [NYT]

Gap/Old Navy hired a top lawyer to take on Kim Kardashian‘s lawsuit against them. You know, the one where shes suing the retailers for airing commercials starring a girl Kimmy thinks looks just like her. You know, the girl that’s dating her ex-boyfriend…yep that lawsuit. [THR]

Jessie J lands an ad campaign with House of Holland Pretty Polly. [Grazia]

Deborah Lippmann releases a collection of nail polishes inspired by the movie Footloose. [Bella Sugar]

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady are selling their Boston home for $10.5 million dollars and it’s pretty fucking amazing. [Daily Mail UK]

Maroon 5‘s Adam Levine and model girlfriend Anne Vyalitsyna pose nude on the cover of Russian Vogue. [Fashin]

Hermes launches a line of super expensive Indian saris. [Telegraph UK]

Kanye West will perform at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Maybe he’s still trying to get at Candice Swanepoel? [Vibe]

Jean Paul Gaultier isn’t too crazy about Anna Wintour. When asked if she was a positive figure he replied: “She’s a figure.” [Independent UK]

Urban Outfitters has definitely got a thing for pissing cultural groups off (timeline of instances in the link) and this time they’re on the outs with the Navajo Nation for using the word “Navajo” to describe a flask and pair of panties. [WP]

Apparently, eyebrow threading and shaping is super popular among soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. [WSJ]

 

 

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