Items Du Jour: Anja Rubik Gets Engaged, Lady Gaga Makes Unicorns Sexy

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, News,

-- Victoria Beckham covers February's issue of Vogue UK looking rather bare-faced and less glamorous than usual. Marking her sixth solo Vogue cover, the singer-turned-fashion designer talks about her style's evolution and -- more importantly -- what it's like to wake up next to David Beckham.

-- Hilary Swank is one Oscar-winning actress who actually is down-to-earth: the woman loves a good bargain, and isn't ashamed of -- gasp -- clipping coupons. If only she had shopping secrets to scoring designer labels...

-- Anja Rubik stars in her third consecutive Fendi campaign, shot (of course) by Karl Lagerfeld.

-- Speaking of Anja, the model's agency recently announced her Christmas engagement to fellow model Sasha Knezevic. As if there aren't enough super hot couples to be jealous of.

-- Lady Gaga treated her monsters to a nice holiday surprise with details of her upcoming album. More importantly, she posted a preview of the album art, which features her rocking a unicorn-blazoned jean jacket that reads, "Born This Way." Oh, and she has completely ditched pants -- literally.

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Nick Knight Adores Kate Moss

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Models, News, Sales,

Kate Moss is a fantastic model because she makes you want to buy the clothes she wears.

Renowned photographer Nick Knight - who has shot the supermodel on many occasions - has praised Moss for her ability to make any shoot work.

“I’ve known Kate for many years and she’s a fantastic model. She can put a little black T-shirt on and make it look like the exact T-shirt you want to buy this season. And that’s a real skill - she understands the narrative in clothing, and expresses that perfectly. That’s her great skill.”

No matter how many times Knight - whose exhibition Showstudio: Fashion Revolution is running at London’s Somerset House - has worked with Moss, he insists he never grows tired of photographing her because she’s always got something new to offer. “No, it’s never hard to come up with anything new for Kate. It’s a conversation that keeps on going. She’s always got something fascinating to say and I’m always very excited to meet her and to see her again. I never tire of photographing her.”

Knight has worked with most of the biggest names in fashion, including Alexander McQueen, Yohji Yamamoto, Calvin Klein and Christian Dior.

Quote of the Day: Christian Louboutin on His Slutty Customers

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Rumors, Sales, Women, Footwear,

“There’s the sexy side, and then there is the Parisian side, which is complementary but also the opposite. If you are very chic you might not need an extra drop of chicness, so you go for the sexy side and buy my shoes because they are… tarty. We get very smart women coming in and buying a pair to feel a little more sluttish. And then, thank God, we also get the hookers coming in the store, who buy my shoes because they are superchic. You see, whatever you have, if you add a drop of the opposite, then it just becomes a little more sexy.”

- Shoe designer Christian Louboutin on the range of customers his products attract.

(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)

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Christian Louboutin Presents Cat Burglar Barbie

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Rumors, Sales, Site Announcements,

Leave it to Christian Louboutin to make the most iconic and fashionable doll even more stylish. Louboutin’s first Barbie series

sold out on Net-a-Porter in a day!

For $150, customers receive Cat Burglar Barbie, complete with four pairs of Christian Louboutins (each with their own bag and box, of course). For the rest of the pictures, you can check them out after the break. As for the fact that the collectible item is no longer available online, the site allows you to add it to your Wish List in order to know when Barbie will be back in stock (cross your fingers).

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Versace Leaves Designing to Kids

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Fashion Shows, News, Sales, Boys, Girls, Women, Accessories,

In very strange but charitable fashion news, Versace’s latest handbag collection has been designed by children.

Iconic fashion designer Donatella Versace has teamed up with a group of youngsters to create a charitable new accessories range and allow her to help those less privileged.

“When you are successful in your life, you want to give back,” Donatella said.

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Katie Holmes Bumps Victoria Beckham Out of Maxfield

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For some bizarre reason, Katie Holmes‘s fashion range is set to replace Victoria Beckham’s at a US store.

It has been claimed Los Angeles boutique Maxfield will sell Katie’s new collection Holmes and Yang, after dropping her close friend’s denim line dVb by Victoria Beckham.

A source told the New York Post, “Maxfield no longer carries dVb. It is because of poor sales.”

However, Beckham’s representative insists the exclusive boutique hasn’t stocked Victoria’s denim collection for some time: “Maxfield has not carried any dVb product for the past three seasons.” Maxfield’s representative wouldn’t say when the store dropped the fashion line.

This isn’t the first shop to stop stocking Victoria’s designs.

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Naomi Campbell’s Recession Warning

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Naomi Campbell believes that the recession has stopped black models from getting work. The outspoken supermodel claims advertising executives are shying away from using ethnic minority models in their campaigns because they “don’t dare” risk losing sales.

She told Britain’s Sunday Telegraph, “This year, we have gone back all the way that we had advanced. I don’t see any black woman, or of any other race, in big advertising campaigns.”

Last summer, the 39-year-old beauty appeared in Vogue Italia’s Black Issue, in celebration of black women. Although she was initially positive about the shoot, Naomi is now concerned the ongoing global financial crisis has undone the impact it had.

“That made some noise but, unfortunately, we are the same as before. People, in the panic of recession, don’t dare to put a girl of color in their campaign, full stop,” Campbell said of the issue.

Fashion designer Bruce Oldfield has echoed Naomi’s comments: “It’s absolutely true that black models will not be as popular for advertising companies and magazine covers as white girls.”

Lookbook: Christopher Kane for Topshop

Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, Sales, Women, Bottoms, Dresses, Footwear, Tops,

Christopher Kane’s Topshop line is finally here, and the folks at British retail chain offer us a peek with the collection’s lookbook.

Although the line isn’t due in stores until next month, much buzz has been circulating around the Versace designer’s 39 pieces. By the looks of the photos (seen after the jump), it is obvious as to why the hype has originated.

The collection, ranging from $60 for a scarf to $310 for a dress, unfortunately isn’t the cheapest. With dresses like these, however, I think that I can make quite the exception!

The line is expected to come complete with shoes and bags.

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New York Gets Anna Sui’s Gossip Girl Line First

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Apparently it does pay to live in the most fashionable city in the states.

Although Anna Sui’s Gossip Girl-esque line won’t be hitting Target’s site nor stores until September 13, New Yorkers have the opportunity to snatch up the pieces earlier.

One of the many events occurring under Fashion’s Night Out, Anna Sui and Target are opening a temporary shop on September 10 exclusively for the diffusion line.

Mark your calendars—the store will close on September 12!

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Dereon Sale and coupons

Posted by Monica Edwards Categories: Fashion Designers, Sales, Women, Dereon, Accessories, Bottoms, Jeans, Skirts, Dresses, Footwear, Boots, Sneakers, Jewelry, Outerwear, Hoodies, Jackets & Coats, Sweatshirts, Plus Size, Tops, T-Shirts,

Okay men, in particular husbands-you know your wife’s style (or you better), so if your special lady, the mother of your children has style matching none other than Miss Sasha Fierce herself, Beyonce, then this is a great sale for her at Dereon. Pick out a few things you know she would love because this sale ends very soon:

• 20% off Dereon women’s sale apparel
• $15 off all orders over $100
• $20 off all Dereon orders over $150
• $30 off all Dereon orders over $200

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