>> You've never seen Karlie Kloss like this before. The 19-year-old supermodel in waiting landed a starring role in the first of SHOWStudio's new Fashion Fetish series. Kloss's video, entitled F*ck Me, features Kloss rolling around in lingerie and cracking a dominatrix's whip.
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The video teeters along the verge of pornographic territory, suggesting and intimating sex and foreplay without actually showing it. And that's the point — Fashion Fetish is a supplement to SHOWStudio's newest exhibit Selling Sex, which examines sex and "what a woman's version of a woman looks like." Other famous women in fashion, like Lady Amanda Harlech, Daphne Guinness, models Lily Donaldson and Liberty Ross, and former Pop magazine editor Dasha Zhukova, will star in forthcoming videos.
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But for now, there's Karlie. Take a look at her video below.
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Stella McCartney Reveals Uniforms For the British Olympic Team
>> Stella McCartney's recent runway collection wasn't the only Spring debut she had to worry about. The designer has spent the last two years working on the uniforms for the 2012 British Olympic team and finally unveiled them Thursday.
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McCartney said that the uniforms started with a meditation on the Union Jack, the flag of Great Britain. "For me it's one of the most beautiful flags in the world and it was important for me to stay true to that iconic design, but also to modernise it and present it in a contemporary way," she said. "Ultimately, we wanted the athletes to feel like a team and be proud with the identity we created."
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To that end, McCartney infused her athletic gear with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that goes into her ready-to-wear pieces. The entire kit, which is composed of nearly 600 different pieces created in collaboration with Adidas, will be distributed to the over 900 athletes who make it on the team.
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Photos Courtesy of Team GB, Getty
See All the Models and Designers on the 9 Summer Covers of i-D Magazine
>> Talk about fashion royalty. Everyone from designers Karl Lagerfeld to Georgia May Jagger got shot for the Spring issue of i-D magazine. Its theme is Fashion Royalty, and when it hits newsstands today, buyers will have nine cover options to choose from.
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Lagerfeld's straightforward and direct cover is simple and shows the designer wearing an eyepatch, while covers featuring Shalom Harlow, Guinevere van Seenus, and Carolyn Murphy capture the ethereal beauty of Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi's team photography. There's even a slightly overexposed photo of Vivienne Westwood removing a false eyelash. This collection of covers has something for everyone.
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Take a look at all of them here.
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Photos Courtesy of i-D Magazine
Selita Ebanks Debuts Lingerie Line, Tom Ford's Anti-Bullying Campaign

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>> Get caught up on all today's news in our daily roundup.
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- Supermodel Selita Ebanks added the title "swimwear designer" to her resume this week when she debuted her new line of bathing suts on BET's Rip The Runway. Ebanks, famous for her stint as a Victoria's Secret Angel and a model for Ralph Lauren and Sports Illustrated, called her collection "very confident, sexy and independent." No word yet on whether a confident, sexy, and independent line of sportswear is in the works too. [Stylelist]
- Tom Ford has teamed up with the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network — otherwise known as GLSEN — to help create the next PSA for the organization's Think Before You Speak campaign. Ford, who dabbles in film when he's not designing luxurious clothing, has invited budding filmmakers to submit commercials for the campaign. The winner will be flown to Los Angeles for GLSEN's annual Respect Awards later this year, where the commercial will be screened. [The Cut]
- Vogue now has an official outpost in The Netherlands. The international edition debuted its first issue this week, with models Romee Strijd, Ymre Stiekema, and Josefien Rodermans posing for the Marc de Groot-shot cover. [The Fashion Spot]
Simon Spurr Suspends PR Operations After Designer's Exit
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>> Anyone requesting samples from Simon Spurr is out of luck — the company has stopped loaning out clothing, and halted its public relations activities, in the wake of Spurr's departure.
Sarvie Nasseri, who handles public relations for the men's clothing company, told WWD in an email that “at this time all p.r. is on hold." The hold is only temporary, but until it's lifted, Spurr won't be lending clothing to magazines or celebrities who want to wear them for red carpet appearances.
Spurr left his company last Friday – two days after being nominated for for the CFDA Award for menswear. To date, neither he nor the executives who are still at the company have commented on his departure, but it's understood that cofounder Judd Nyles wants to keep the line open without Spurr.
Watch — Tom Ford's Entire Fall 2012 Collection Revealed
>> Tom Ford has made a point of keeping his women's wear collections under wraps for months after he shows them — but today, he's given the world a first look at his Fall 2012 line.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence have worn dresses from the collection on various red carpets, but the video includes images of every dress, coat, and shoe Ford created for Fall. It's ultraluxurious — Ford didn't hesitate to use brightly colored fur or exotic skins. And because of that — and stylistic details like strong pointed shoulders and aggressive metal hardware on bags and dresses – this collection is one of Ford's strongest and most wearable to date. Take a look at the video below.
See All the Pieces From Alberta Ferretti's Macy's Impulse Collaboration
>> All of the pieces from Alberta Ferretti's collaboration with Macy's Impulse have been revealed, and every dress, skirt, and top is primed for Summer.
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The collection manages to be very comprehensive, despite its limited nature. There's no shortage of simple shirts and dresses for daytime, but there are a number of dramatic floor-length gowns that would be perfectly appropriate at night. Ferretti called the collection "fresh and bright," and we agree — these pieces are exactly the kind of eye-catching and engaging clothes the season calls for.
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Everything in the collection is priced between $49 and $119, and will be sold at 185 Macy's locations across the country starting April 17.
Alexander Wang Store Egged, Zac Posen To Bow Sunglasses, Kate Moss on Ab Fab
>> Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.
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- Someone was sufficiently disgruntled with designer Alexander Wang to throw eggs against every one of the windows of his flagship store in New York's SoHo neighborhood. We haven't heard whether or not the vandalism is connected to his labor lawsuits, but store employees' first task this morning was cleaning up the yolky mess. [The Cut]
br> - Have you been dying to know when Zac Posen would finally start making sunglasses? Posen has inked a collaboration with eyewear manufacturer Illestva for a limited-edition line of shades that will be available next month at Opening Ceremony, Collete and Illestva.com. All of the shades will sell for $300, and Posen is excited to enter a new category. “As we develop the Zac Posen brand, sunglasses allow me to maintain an aspect of flare and attitude for clothing that transitions into day," he said. [WWD]
br> - Supermodel Kate Moss will make an appearance on an this Friday's episode of Absolutely Fabulous. Her time on-screen might be short, but it's packed with a running joke about her tenure in the business. [Styleite]
An Up-Close Look at All the Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012 Accessories
>> As lovely as Diane von Furstenberg's Fall 2012 accessories looked from the runway, they looked even better in person at her New York showroom Monday afternoon.
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The collection of handbags, shoes, gloves, and other finishing touches used the same luxurious mix of colors and fabrics as the ready-to-wear collection, but the pieces were strong enough to stand on their own. Von Furstenberg's imaginative fetish clutches, shaped like hearts, clocks and stylized faces, open to reveal interior mirrors, while shoes in suede, satin and leopard print feature some really interesting-looking heels. It'll be in stores this August. Click through for a glimpse at all the goodness.
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Photo at left: Greg Kessler; Gallery photos: Christina Pérez
Simon Spurr Still Eligible For CFDA Award Despite Leaving Own Brand
>> Simon Spurr's unexpected departure from his eponymous clothing label hasn't disqualified him from winning this year's CFDA Award for menswear, but it might make it slightly more difficult for him to take it home.
CFDA executive director Steven Kolb told WWD that "it’s the individual, not the company, that is nominated," which means Spurr could still beat out fellow nominees Billy Reid and Patrik Ervell. Spurr left his post as creative director of his company without explanation on Saturday, just two days after being nominated for the award. Kolb noted that Spurr's exit might change the way voters see Spurr, adding that he hopes they "vote on that body of work."
Simon Spurr executives Judd Nyes — who started the company in 2006 — and CFO Jenny Villareal had no comment on the matter, but it's understood that they want to keep the company's doors open without Spurr.



