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Valentino Sticks to the Yacht at Cannes
Valentino Sticks to the Yacht at Cannes May 21, 2009 5:17 pm >> Valentino made headlines earlier this week for his reaction to the fashion on the Costume Institute Gala red carpet — he shook his head, muttered "no, no, no," and wiggled his finger, adding: "I think now all the girls look very ugly.  I saw the pictures of the Metropolitan gala evening [in New York] last week and I never saw something more ugly, all the girls have their legs out with the most terrible proportions."
May 6, 2009 1:04 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —Jack McCollough has finally spoken on the whole Kiefer Sutherland-headbutting incident — via spokesperson: "Anyone who knows Jack McCollough knows that he would not hurt a fly.  All we can say at this point is that he was the victim of a vicious, violent, unprovoked assault and that the matter is in the hands of the authorities."  Further details remain nebulous — some say McCollough interrupted Brooke Shields and Sutherland as they were speaking, causing the two men to exchange words; some say McCollough accidentally knocked Shields over and Sutherland demanded an apology; and some say Jack tried to order a drink and was headbutted for no reason.
Quote Of The Day: Cathy Horyn Criticizes The Model As Muse Exhibition May 6, 2009 7:08 am “Ultimately, in this attractive-looking exhibition, you don’t learn enough about the modeling experience as it played out in the late 20th century really to care...
Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/06/09 Sui Goes Collab Mad & More
Fashion In 50 Seconds 05/06/09 Sui Goes Collab Mad & More May 6, 2009 6:42 am Anna Sui is slated to follow in Alexander McQueen's footsteps as the second participant of Target's Designer Collaborations series.
More Details on Jack McCollough's Post-Costume Gala Run-In with Kiefer Sutherland
More Details on Jack McCollough's Post-Costume Gala Run-In with Kiefer Sutherland May 6, 2009 12:22 am >> This morning, a rumor went around that Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough was in the hospital after a nose-breaking run-in with Kiefer Sutherland at a Costume Institute Gala after-party, and now more details have emerged. McCollough allegedly knocked Brooke Shields over and Kiefer, who saw it happen, went over and told him to apologize.
On the Costume Institute Gala Red Carpet: Olivier Theyskens, Andre Leon Talley Play Coy
On the Costume Institute Gala Red Carpet: Olivier Theyskens, Andre Leon Talley Play Coy May 5, 2009 5:11 pm >> After a manicure yesterday and another round of rumors about his future placement, Olivier Theyskens turned up on the Costume Institute gala red carpet with Lou Doillon in Nina Ricci on his arm.  So what does he have to say about the possibility of an Anna Wintour-orchestrated takeover at Halston?
May 5, 2009 2:55 pm >> INSIDER WIRE —There were a lot of designers missing from last night's festivities — Karl Lagerfeld, Stefano Gabbana, Domenico Dolce, Christopher Bailey among them — but even more notable was the lack of certain designers on the red carpet: Balenciaga, Prada and Miu Miu weren't represented at all (though Dasha Zhukova wore vintage Prada), and typical heavyweight Giorgio Armani had one sole wearer — Claire Danes.  Meanwhile, Phi emerged as a dark horse — watch out Proenza Schouler, Andreas Melbostad is taking over your crowd — Erin Wasson, Natasha Poly, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Vanessa Traina all chose the label last night.
Highlights from Inside the 2009 Costume Institute Gala: Gisele Dumps Galliano for Versace, Carine Roitfeld Showed
Highlights from Inside the 2009 Costume Institute Gala: Gisele Dumps Galliano for Versace, Carine Roitfeld Showed May 5, 2009 1:38 pm >> Despite all the drama before and after, the Costume Institute Gala itself furnished plenty of notable and quotable moments; for those who were wondering, Carine Roitfeld did attend, even though it was reported that Julia Restoin-Roitfeld would not.Gisele Bundchen pulled out of John Galliano's table at the last minute, choosing to ride in with the Versace camp instead; it sounds like she might be returning as the label's Fall 2009 face — the New York Times reports that her custom Versace dress "was conceived while she was modeling for [Donatella’s] next ad campaign."
May 5, 2009 10:29 am >> INSIDER WIRE —After all the Alaia-related Costume Institute Gala drama yesterday, we wondered if anything would top it all at the actual event.  Well, a drunken reveler managed to step on and ruin Natalia Vodianova's vintage Fortuny dress (a gift from husband Justin Portman seven years ago) at one after-party, and at another, it's rumored that Keifer Sutherland headbutted Proenza Schouler designer Jack McCullough, breaking his nose.  Apparently, the actor was upset over Brooke Shields?  It's all very hazy .
"The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala
"The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala May 4, 2009 7:05 pm Photos by Mazur/Wireimage & Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images.  View Slideshow ›
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