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Gwen Lu in Vogue Nippon, February 2012

Giambattista Valli Granted Couturier Status.

Fédération Française de la Couture (or the body of French government that protects high fashion’s most sacred art) announced that they’ve officially bestowed Valli with the lofty title. Giambattista Valli premiered his debut couture collection in July.

John Galliano To Design Capsule Collection for Zara SS 12 [Rumor]

Rumor has it that John Galliano is designing a capsule collection for Zara to be presented in the Spring Summer 2012 in the high street fashion brand's store all over the world.

Paul Smith designs stamps.

Sir Paul Smith has brought his designing talents to the philatelic world with a special set of stamps for the Isle of Man and the London 2012 Olympics.

Une Fille Comme Les Autres from Jalouse blog on Vimeo.

A short film directed by Matthew Frost and co-written by Fabien Prade and Matthew Frost. It features a day in the life of a girl, the top Ashley Smith, a girl like the others, almost. Ashley has a secret that could make all the other girls jealous.

A First Look at the Jason Wu For Target Collection.

Inspired by French New Wave films and actress Jean Seberg, the collection doesn't hit stores until Feb. 5.

Exclusive First Look: Lady Gaga’s Latest V Column Is Not by Lady Gaga.

Instead of penning her fifth V column for this month's music issue, "Lady Gaga lets the designers of her most recent collaborations do the talking," according to the magazine. This means that Giorgio Armani, Manish Arora, and Karl Lagerfeld each submitted "notes" about making outfits for Gaga.

The Ten Best Pop-Up Shops of 2011.

This year's crop included some big, fancy, pull-out-all-the-stops showcases, including temporary stores from H&M, ad agency Wieden + Kennedy, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Smile Sunday: Final shot from Karlie Kloss in ShowStudio's first live photoshoot steam with Nick Knight

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Andrej Pejic Lands Major Women’s Lingerie Campaign 

Transgender model Andrej Pejic being a guy and all,caused outrage by appearing ‘topless’ on the cover of edgy Dossier magazine and now scoring an advertising campaign for women's push-up bra lingerie. 

 Vera Wang’s Menswear Label Will be Called ‘Black by Vera Wang’

Vera Wang officially announced her brand's foray into men's formalwear, having signed a licensing deal with Men's Wearhouse to make tuxedos.

 Proenza Schouler’s Very First Store 

The label is eyeing a spot on Madison Avenue for its first-ever shop, set to open in 2012.

  Inside Agyness Deyn’s Antique Apartment 

Agyness has opened the doors of her New York apartment for the first time, and… well… it’s not what we had imagined.

 

'Best In Class' W Magazine 

Models Cara Delevigne, Nyasha Matonhodze, Jourdan Dunn, and Lily Donaldson star in a Kloss London film documenting the "Best in Class" shoot. Featuring music by Alpines. 

 Menswear Field Leaving The Ladies Behind

Are men growing more fashionable? New research suggests that the luxury menswear market is growing at double the rate of luxury womenswear. 

 British Designers Show Support Against Knife Crime 

Christopher Kane and Mary Katrantzou show their support for a special cause - a charity fighting knife crime in London - as part of a Sotheby's auction, held at the Town Hall Hotel. 

 Second Versace Collection For H&M

The full second Versace for H&M Cruise Collection 2012, which launches Jan. 19 and will only be available to buy online in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway — unfortunately H&M doesn’t have e-commerce in the US.

+Smile Sunday: Lanvin Bear at Lanvin Petite Collection Launch.

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The New Marlyin: Michelle Williams as Marylin Monroe. 

NOWNESS.com showcases photographer BrigitteLacombe’s exclusive backstage images of Michelle Williams during thefilming of the Simon Curtis-directed film My Week with Marilyn.

British fashion houses warned over intern exploitation.

HMRC has written to over 100 fashion labels warning them to make sure they are paying interns that are treated as employees the national minimum wage.

 Julia Restoin Roitfeld turns lingerie designer.

The stylish daughter of former Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld has created a vintage-inspired collection for Kiki de Montparnasse.

Oscar de la Renta to launch kidswear range.

Following in the little footsteps of Gucci, Christian Dior and Burberry, Oscar de la Renta is getting in on the childrenswear game.

 

Karl Lagerfeld's New Low-Priced Collection.

Karl Lagerfeld provided a sneak peek at his new Karl collection—or, more aptly, kollection—with a short video released online.

Balenciaga Cast Two Unknown Models for the Spring Campaign.

Balenciaga's spring 2012 ad campaign will star 17-year-old Dutch model Laura Kampman, the label just announced in a press release. Kampman joins one of the label's current faces, 15-year-old Juliane Gruner, who renews her contract from the fall 2011 season.

Vice’s American Pyshco-themed ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Fashion Editorial.

The spread, cleverly called American Psychos, features four young and immensely businesslike looking guys wearing suits from Dior Homme and Vivienne Westwood, taunting the occupation with things that only rich people can do.

Valentino launches virtual museum in New York.

All came out in New York City to help Valentino celebrate the launch of fashion's first online designer museum/archive.

+ Smile Sunday: Carey Mulligan in W Magazine January 2012 by Michael Thompson with a Chipmunk.

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Inez & Vinoodh: All Together Now. 

An Exclusive Edit of the Photographers' Greatest Work. In celebration of their illustrious two-decade career, Taschen is releasing Pretty Much Everything, a limited edition, 666-page tome full of the photographic daredevils’ most lauded images. 

Alexander McQueen’s McQ label to show at London Fashion Week.

Alexander McQueen's younger, more affordable line will show for the first time at London fashion week next year. The brand also announced its first standalone store, set to open on London’s Dover Street.

Hailee Steinfeld For Miu Miu Ad Pulled‏.

According to the UK ASA, the image of the 14 year old sitting on train tracks is 'irresponsible' because it shows a child in an unsafe location.

Valentino to Launch a Virtual Museum. 

The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum goes live on December 5. The site, which you can currently preview, will include 300 iconic dresses from over 50 years of Valentino's career.

Emma Watson's Lancome TV advert.

Emma Watson was signed to the beauty giant as an ambassador back in February and her first role for the brand is as the face of its new scent Tresor Midnight Rose.

Naomi Campbell is Editor-at-Large for German & Russian Version of Interview Mag.

The model has penned the introduction to the December issue of the Russian version of the magazine, It features Leonardo DiCaprio on the cover.

Rihanna Is Collaborating With Armani On A Clothing Line.

She’s already the face of their fall campaign, but now Rihanna is dipping her toe into the designing pool by teaming up with Emporio Armani on a capsule collection.

Anja Rubik slams 'Scouted' copying her Elie Saab campaign.

Anja Rubik took to twitter to share her disappointment in the advert of One Management modeling agency new E! Television show titled "Scouted'.

 

+Smile Sunday: Hanne Gaby, Siri Tollerod & Jacquelyn Aablonski Backstage at Jason Wu Spring 2012, shot by Kevin Tachman.

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First Look: M&S Spring 2012 Collection.

Stylist.co.uk exclusive have first glimpse of the collection, that ticks off all the key trends that emerged from the s/s 2012 catwalks, candy pastels, eclectic prints along with sports-luxury.

Paul Smith to be honoured at British Fashion Awards. 

Sir Paul Smith, the fasion designer, is to be awarded British fashion's highest honour at the British Fashion Awards later this month. 

Versace Returns To Paris Haute Couture Shows. 

"The Versace fashion house will be listed in the January 2012 schedule of Haute Couture collections," the French couture federation, which organises the three days of shows from January 23 to 26, said in a statement.

Tom Ford’s Spring 2012 Collection Revealed. 

It was one of the most gossiped-about presentations of the season: an event held in semi-private, with no photographers, as per Mr. Ford’s decree, so that the clothes would only be seen close to the date they’re available in stores.

Marc Jacobs's Spring 2012 Collection Stolen! 

Samples of the designer's spring/summer 2012 collection have been stolen in transit from Paris to London. 

Carine Roitfeld Gets Fitted in Couture in 'The Client' 

W magazine premiered a new documentary by Loic Prigent and Fabien Constant called “The Client,” featuring Carine Roitfeld. The 13-minute documentary follows the inimitable Roitfeld as she attends the couture shows as a “client” and then picks out dresses and gets fitted for a Paolo Roversi shoot which appeared in W‘s October issue.

+Smile Sunday: Jourdan Dunn & Karlie Kloss at Tommy Hilfiger Backstage Spring 2012

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The Supermodels are Duran Duran in ‘Girl Panic’ [Video]  
The video, which includes behind the scenes footage of the Harper’s Bazaar UK cover and editorial shoots (with cameos by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana),Coincided with Harper’s Bazaar UK’s December issue featuring Supermodel's Yasmin Le Bon, Helena Christensen, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Eva Herzigova.

The Annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

From debut models; Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss to newly mother's Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr, Fashion's hottest models joined by Nicki Minaj, Adam Levine, Kanye West & Jay-Z. After Party in Pictures.

The UK Bans Marc Jacobs' Oh Lola Ad.

Marc Jacobs' print ad for his Oh Lola fragrance, starring Dakota Fanning and photographed by Juergen Teller, has determined that the placement of the perfume bottle was "sexually provocative."

Harper's Bazaar US to Get a Creative Revamp.

A decade into her career as editor of Harper's Bazaar, Glenda Bailey is ready to give the magazine a major creative refresh.

Thandie Newton hits out at Vogue for lack of racial diversity.

Thandie Newton has spoken out on the apparent lack of racial diversity amongst glossy magazines. Talking to Britain's Pride magazine, the actress has criticised Vogue for not putting more black women on its covers.

Tamara Mellon set to quit Jimmy Choo.

Tamara Mellon is poised to quit as chief creative officer of Jimmy Choo, the leading shoemaker she founded 15 years ago.

+Smile Sunday: Designer Teddy Bears
Erdem, PPQ, Mulberry, Giles Deacon, Katie Hillier, Liberty, Henry Holland, Patrick Grant & Jonathan Saunders

BBC’s Children In Need: Designer Pudsey 
The fashion industry take on the iconic Pudsey bear to be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the charity. British Designers and labels Erdem, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Sauners, Mulberry, Liberty, Katie Hillier, Patrick Grant, PPQ, Topshop, Henry Holland and Pringle each transformed the traditionally yellow bear into colourful, fashionable one-of-a-kind pieces, which are ready for you to bid on right now on ebay with additional French House Louis Vuitton creates their very own unique version currently going for £4,000.

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From left to right: Yolanda Sacristan, Spain (seated); Kirstie Clements, Australia (middle); Anaita Adajania, India (back); Christiane Arp, Germany (seated); Angelica Cheung, China (standing); Franca Sozzani, Italy (seated); Mitsuko Watanabe, Japan (standing); Anna Wintour, U.S. (seated); Emmanuelle Alt, France (reclining); Alexandra Shulman, U.K. (seated); Victoria Davydova, Russia (standing); Anna Harvey, representing Brazil and Greece (seated); Seda Domanic, Turkey (seated); Myung Hee Lee, Korea (seated); Rosalie Huang,Taiwan (standing); Eva Hughes, Mexico and Latin America (standing), and Paula Mateus, Portugal (seated).

All Together for Japan: This is the first time that Vogue’s Editors from all around the world joined forces for a very special Fashion’s Night Out in Tokyo (November 5th) to celebrate fashion and to lend their support to Japan as the country recovers from the devastating earthquake and tsunami earlier this year.

Italian style: A collaboration for a new fashion generation

Cutting-edge designers are teaming up with fashion bloggers to create new interpretations of Italian style.

At Home with Scott Morrison

The 3x1 Jeans Founder Explains his Love of Vintage Denim at his Catskills Retreat.

45 Iconic Fashion Films

Film has the capacity to make not just a star of its actresses, but a fashion icon too. From Hepburn and Kelly to Roberts and Knightley, via Farrow and Deneuve, some of Hollywood's most successful stars owe a lot to their on-screen style.

Tom Ford to dress James Bond

Tom Ford will resume costume duties for James Bond in the upcoming film, 'Skyfall'.

Coco Rocha designed a Jewellery line for Charity

To help Cambodian victims of human trafficking.

China Fashion Week: A Moment of Acknowledgement

Now in its 14th year, China Fashion Week winded down yesterday in Beijing.

+Smile Sunday: Sasha Pivovarova

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On This Day in 1954: Mario Testino Is Born in Peru

From Princess Diana to Lady Gaga, Margaret Thatcher to Madonna, Peruvian photographer Mario Testino has captured some of the world’s most celebrated figures over the course of his illustrious 30-year career.

The CDFA / Vogue Fashion Fund Award Episode 3 

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund 2011 nominees give the Judges studio tours

Good Reads: Fashion Books 

Jimmy Choo to celebrate 15th anniversary; Dior Couture Patrick Demarchelier from "New Look" to exquisite couture line; Rick Owens Contribution by Francesco Bonami, Olivier Zahm and Maria Luisa Frisa; Lauren Conrad launching a beauty book.

Rare Interview: Calvin Klein 

Calvin Klein on Addiction, Underwear, and His Boyfriend; Nick Gruber.

Mary Katrantzou X TopShop

Katrantzou replicates prints for the diffusion line, without the hefty price tag.

Rankin is launching a 4th magazine

This one is titled The Hunger and discounts the rise of consumer culture over art, Rankin says it’ll feel like the old issues of Interview magazine.

+Smile Sunday; Backstage at Dolce & Gabbana

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Doo.Ri for Macy's

Doo-Ri Chung has been signed for an upcoming Macy's collaboration. Chung's collection, which hits Macy's for eight weeks starting Feb. 15, will include her signature draped jersey, knitwear, and art-inspired prints on short- and maxi-length dresses, leggings, blouses, and trench coats, priced $39 to $159.

Preview: The Visionaries: Tom Ford documentary.

This Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on OWN is it: when Ford talks about being laughed at for wanting to make a movie, his decision on leaving Gucci, return to womenswear and gives a tour of his design studio

Stylist Magazine interviews Kate Moss.

Kate Moss latest business skills are directed towards beauty making herself BEAUTY'S NEW MOGUL. Chatting about her new line with Rimmel to her favourite beauty era and her catwalk days.

Stars wear next spring 2012 collections now.

Spring has come early for these celebrities; Zoe Saldana, Anna Wintour, Kirsten Dunst and Sienna Miller who have managed to get their hands on the spring/summer 2012 collections already. 

The CDFA / Vogue Fashion Fund Award.

Episode One: Meet Fashion Funders past and present (including Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler) and from the day they submit their portfolios to the big-reveal gala awards ceremony in November.

Episode Two: The 10 nominees: a.a., Altuzarra, Carlos Campos, Creatures of the Wind, Cushnie et Ochs, Finn Jewelry, Fenton/Fallon, Ohne Titel, Pamela Love, and Suno. Following them as they present the panel that includes Anna Wintour, Jenna Lyons, Reed Krakoff, Proenza Schouler, and Andrew Rosen. 

Dazed & Confused Book

Published by Rizzoli and edited by founders, journalist and writer Jefferson Hack and photographer Rankin, 'Making It Up As We Go Along' takes a visual look back on the colourful and multifarious content featured in the magazine over the last 20 years.

Jennifer Lopez Collection Holiday Look Book

The Jennifer Lopez Holiday Collection includes many of this holiday season’s top trends including: a chic tuxedo jacket, metallics and glitter, faux fur and 1940’s inspired pieces. The Marc Anthony Holiday Collection incorporates military inspired pieces, streamlined cuts, rich colors and soft fabrics to create a collection that has men looking fashionable while still comfortable and warm for the holidays.

SMILE SUNDAY: Jessica Stam at Miu Miu Backstage

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Alexa Chung: Style Q&A

Interview and exclusive pictures of the style icon: Alexa Chung is synonymous with British style. We met up with our former cover girl as she fronts her latest label of choice, cult Italian footwear brand Superga

Unconventional Conversation with Pierre Hardy

Pierre Hardy, the Parisian designer best known for his iconic shoes, is expanding his presence on thecorner.com with the launch of his SS 11 menswear collections. To celebrate this global debut, Maria Luisa Poumaillou met Pierre Hardy in his Parisian showroom for an unconventional conversation; an intimate one-on-one chat that sees him sharing his thoughts on everything from his inspirations to his creative process, between fashion and design, between illustration and architecture

Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Inès de La Fressange

Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by French fashion icon Inès de La Fressange. The onetime Chanel muse and current creative director for Roger Vivier outlines her enchanting brand of joie de vivre.

Style.com To Launch Glossy Print Edition This Fall

We’re used to print magazines adopting digital platforms, but websites getting print editions?

Lady Gaga is to become a fashion columnist.

Will begin writing for V Magazine from May as well as “resurrecting” video blog diary Transmission Gagavision.

10 Future Style Icons: From A New Olsen to Emma Roberts

Olsens younger sister Elizabeth Olsen, Emma Roberts, Sky Ferreira, Mia Wasikowska, emma Stone and others.

A Moment With…Hervé Léger

Hervé Léger, the man behind the famous bandage dress, has seen it all: Paris through the glorious excesses of the 1980s. Building his company only to be forced out by financial backers, and the revival of his designs at the company he rebuilt, Hervé L. Leroux (a name suggested by close friend Karl Lagerfeld). The Daily caught up with Monsieur Léger at this week’s Luxury Summit held by the Centre du Luxe et de la Création in Paris, to discuss Karl, designer pressure and more!

The Best and Worst of March Fashion Magazines

March is the September of spring, the month when magazines fully introduce the new season in extra-fat issues with extra-fat fashion spreads.Model Arizona Muse also nailed it, as she tends to, dripping wet in Dazed & Confused and dancing with one of our other favorite girls, Freja Beha, in Numéro. March's French Vogue marked Carine Roitfeld's last issue as editor-in-chief — and judging by her fashion spreads she did not go quietly.

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 Freja Beha and Raquel Zimmerman for H&M

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Bill Cunningham: Street Smarts on Nowness.com.

A clip from the soon to be released documentary about the legendary photographer Bill Cunningham. Bill Cunningham New York by director Richard Press, opening March 16th at New York City’s landmark Film Forum, captures both Cunningham’s influence and his endearing eccentricities. 

Eva Mendes is new face of Thierry Mugler’s Angel

Eva Mendes has replaced Naomi Watts as the face of Thierry Mugler’s Angel fragrance.

In Her Skin: A Fashion Editorial with Crystal Renn

The StyleCaster cover series showcases the multi-faceted talents of Crystal Renn, and her ability to handle characters with varying energy and direction.

Collaboration: Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson

Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson Collaborate on Original Film Series Inspired by Magnum Ice Cream.

HAUTE COUTURE: A Fashion Documentary

This film just won for Best Short Documentary in the Local Filmmakers Showcase at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

The Best and Worst of February Fashion Magazines

See Arizona Muse, Adriana Lima, Jennifer Aniston, and more beauties warming up spring's best new fashion.

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The Estée Lauder Lovelies

A Diverse Model Trio Features in New Estée Lauder Ads; Joan Smalls, Constance Jablonski, and Liu Wen appear in the new Estée Lauder campaign.

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Diana Dondoe x Les Chiffoniers_ 

For the Les Chiffoniers fall collection, founder Leena Similu toned down her trademark rock chick glamour to instead focus on a deconstructed architectural look. 

 Galliano's Dior The End, How the Epic Fell In 7 Days_ 

While his story for Dior is over, his is not; and a new chapter is set to be written next. Same for Dior. 

 Atelier Versace Spring 2011

The whole collection as worn by Abbey Lee Kershaw sporting a platinum blonde bowl shaped haircut, many of the looks have already been worn. 

 Spring / Summer 2011 - Color Report_ 

Fall 2011/2012 fashion weeks just ended lets not forget the upcoming season spring/summer 2011 and the trends of colors and patterns. 

 50 Most Stylish New Yorkers_ 

Gathered 50 New Yorkers from editorial, retail, beauty, music and beyond who exemplify the reality of New York. 

 Ck One Returns_ 

The Iconic brand launches digital campaign, Watch the video and see 2011’s face of Calvin Klein Lara Stone, team up with a gang of beautiful and very cool people including Alice Dellal, Pixie Geldof, Ruby Aldridge, Abbey Lee Kershaw and Wang Xiao to name but a few. 

 Alexa Chung Is Designing a Second Collection For Madewell_ 

Alexa Chung's first collaboration with Madewell last Fall was a huge success, and now the brand has asked her back to design a second collection.

 Paul Smith Black Label 

Looks to the world of fashion photographer Nick Knight for inspiration for SS11. Knights images are often sexually charged with great sense of energy and has been used to influence both colour and print.

 Interview with Haider Ackermann_ 

An unconventional conversation with Haider Ackermann, interviewed by fashion pioneer Maria Luisa in iconic Paris eatery Anahi. Haider Ackermann reveals his feelings and emotions regarding womenswear and tells us more about the special creative exercise for which he imagined her man: the Opium collection.

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Model-Morphosis | Constance Jablonski at Prabal Gurung

The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of New York Fashion Week. Here, the model Constance Jablonski before (left) and after (right) transforms.

Stylist Talks To David Koma 

The Georgia-born 25-year-old shot to fame after Beyoncé, Kylie and Cheryl Cole wore his body-con dresses and on the eve of his a/w 2011 collection Stylist sat down for an exclusive chat with the fashion boy wonder.

Bulgari's Capsule Collection by Matthew Williamson‏ 

Matthew Williamson has designed an amazing capsule handbag collection for Bulgari that is available in stores now. The S/S 2011 accessories collection celebrates Mediterranean allure blending design and innovation.

Peter Lindbergh's New Muse 

Film by renowned fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh makes a study of songstress Sabisha Friedberg’s haunting vocals. 

Boys Will Be Girls 

Fashion's playing with the gender divides, meet the key protagonists Andrej Pejic, Lea T and more.

Alexander McQueen: One Year On

On the anniversary of Alexander McQueen's death, the label shows no signs of slowing down.

+Smile Sunday: Anna Selezneva

Backstage at Chanel Haute Coutre Show

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