Celeb Designers. Or At Least, People Who Used to Be Celebrities are Designing.

Do fashion execs know something we don’t know about semi-famous or washed-up people being able to sell clothes better than… you know… actual designers? Maybe there is some magical combo of former fame, name recognition and cheap clothes that is more successful than investing in up-and-coming designers with good ideas, creativity and talent?  We’re baffled. …

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Fall Trend Alert! Get it Straight…Pencil Skirts

Evey few years it seems the pencil skirt returns in a big way and this fall is no different. Judging by the fall ’08 ready-to-wear runway…the pencil skirt is as prolific as it was in the 40’s. We personally love the drama. (L-R) Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Charles Nolan (L-R) Carlos Miele, Max Azria, …

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Fashion. Our Worst Nightmare in French Vogue.

Take a look at the following shots from a fashion editorial in September’s French Vogue. A rising superstar model, edgy poses, ambient lighting, vibrant colors. Nothing out of the ordinary, right? But in this final shot, take a look at Miss Raquel Zimmerman‘s feet. And then ask yourself, who styled this shoot? And why would …

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Bad Judgment. Whitney of The Hills Goes to DVF?…WTF?

Although we haven’t watched this season’s premiere yet, and although Whitney Port is definitely the best of the bunch, we are devastated that The Hills-based pseudo-reality-drama might be coming to Diane Von Furstenberg‘s door. Honestly, we were upset when they started getting involved with People’s Revolution and Kelly Cutrone, because that is actually a legitimate …

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Model News. Gemma Ward to Retire?

Well, maybe not exactly. The 20 year old Australian model plans to quit modeling to pursue her acting career. She has already performed in indie flick The Black Balloon alongside veteran actress Toni Collete, and thriller The Strangers with fellow former-model Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, so it seems like she’s got her foot in …

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