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Is New York Getting a Men's Fashion Week?

These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.


    These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Following the success of a dedicated London Fashion Week for menswear, the CFDA is considering the same for New York. "We are looking at the potential of a men's week and how that might fit into the global men's calendar," CFDA CEO Steven Kolb commented. [Vogue UK]

  • Meanwhile, the CFDA has also launched a hub on its website with KCD to provide easy access to the top international reviews of the New York Fashion Week shows. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • The custom vanity plates created by industry insiders such as Derek Blasberg and Hilary Rhoda for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week have gone on display at Lincoln Center. Karlie Kloss's fashion plate says LONGLEGS. [Elle]

  • Rachel Roy says she opted for a digital fashion show this season to make New York Fashion Week a little less stressful: "Editors and buyers have such a hectic schedule," the designer said. "So the idea of making it convenient, of having an editor literally just open a book, press play, and watch a little video screen…felt very modern." [Styleite]

  • Net-A-Porter's online magazine, The Edit, launches today. A print version of the publication is slated for release later this year. [WWD]

  • Sandra Choi has been named the sole creative director of Jimmy Choo after Simon Holloway, her former codirector, left the company. [Daily Front Row]

  • Miu Miu's The Women's Tales video series finds a fifth installment in The Door, a short film with a political slant by Ava DuVernay. [Harper's Bazaar]

  • The Victoria's Secret Angels decode what women really mean when they say things like, "I'll be five minutes" in the brand's new Valentine's Day commercial. [Telegraph]

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Backstage at Rachel Roy with Head Makeup Artist Wendy Rowe

Backstage at the 2010 Fall/Winter Rachel Roy show at New York Fashion Week, head makeup artist Wendy Rowe gets the models ready for the runway and clues us in on the top Fall beauty trend to be on the look out for.

Backstage at the 2010 Fall/Winter Rachel Roy show at New York Fashion Week, head makeup artist Wendy Rowe gets the models ready for the runway and clues us in on the top Fall beauty trend to be on the look out for.

Backstage at Alexa Chung for Madewell with Tamah Krinsky, Head Makeup Artist

At the Alexa Chung for Madewell debut, we got the inside scoop from head makeup artist Tamah Krinsky on the natural, radiant glow seen on the models who were inspired by Alexa herself.

At the Alexa Chung for Madewell debut, we got the inside scoop from head makeup artist Tamah Krinsky on the natural, radiant glow seen on the models who were inspired by Alexa herself. Hear her Fall forecast on beauty trends and more from 2010 New York Fashion Week.

Vera Wang Fall Runway at New York Fashion Week: What's Fab First Look

The Vera Wang collection at New York Fashion Week included luxurious fabrics and extravagant details all done in her signature minimalist style.

The Vera Wang collection at New York Fashion Week included luxurious fabrics and extravagant details all done in her signature minimalist style. While the designer is usually known for her long white gowns, this Fall, Wang is more about dramatic black.

Kim Kardashian Interview on Kardashian Sisters for Bebe Collection

Exclusive interview with Kim Kardashian on the new collaboration with Bebe designed with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe.

Exclusive interview with Kim Kardashian on the new collaboration with Bebe designed with her sisters Kourtney and Khloe. Each of the sisters' distinct styles are reflected in the affordable collection. From Kourtney's bohemian rompers and blazers to Khloe's edgy looks to Kim's classic, super sexy dresses, the Bebe - Kardashian line at the 2010 New York Fashion Week has a wide range of options to get excited about.

Whitney Port on Rachel Roy at New York Fashion Week

Spotted: The City's Whitney Port supporting the lovely Rachel Roy at her show during New York Fall Fashion Week.

Spotted: The City's Whitney Port supporting the lovely Rachel Roy at her show during New York Fall Fashion Week. Whitney talks to us about being a young designer and what she looks for in her own collection: wearable, glamorous pieces with a rock 'n roll vibe and a touch of sophistication that can take you from day to night.

Backstage with Rachel Roy at 2010 Fall Fashion Week

Behind the scenes with Rachel Roy, she shares with us the image of the ideal modern woman she designs for.

Behind the scenes with Rachel Roy, she shares with us the image of the ideal modern woman she designs for. The 2010 Fall Fashion Week collection of timeless pieces and opulent richness is expressed through delicate embroidery and designs inspired by Cleopatra. The take-away trend from Rachel Roy: less is more!