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Oscar de la Renta Gets Some Lovin' From La Lopez

fashionologie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:58:28 PDT

At an Elle photoshoot with Jennifer Lopez; New York, July 14.

Donatella Versace Sings on the Soundtrack For Tonight's Versace For H&M Show

fashionologie — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:08:40 PST

>> Tonight, Donatella Versace is transforming Pier 57 in New York into the "Versace For H&M Hall on the Hudson," for the collaboration's fashion show. Three videos by Johan Renck - one of which in previews had Lindsey Wixson running on an oversized hamster wheel - will debut during the extravaganza, both Nicki Minaj and Prince will give musical performances, and even Versace herself contributed to the show soundtrack. Her vocals - in English - were recorded for one track. “It’s the funniest thing because I can’t sing,” she laughed. “I’m going to say, ‘Nicki and Prince, your time is over. It’s all about me!’” But she's not the only Versace involved in the production - daughter Allegra, who has been taking a more active role in the company, assisted stylist Joe McKenna on fittings.

As for star power at the show, Versace presented Jennifer Lopez with her Glamour Women of the Year All-Star award last night - maybe Lopez will make an appearance. Versace also name-checked Kristen Stewart, Carey Mulligan, and Elizabeth Olsen as rising stars she'd like to work with. “Of course, I love Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj,” she said. “They’re not afraid to dare. It’s been a while since someone went out there and didn’t listen too much to the marketing people. You still have to listen to them but not 100 percent.”

Marc Jacobs Wears Skirt, Shows Skirts for Spring 2009

fashionologie — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:45:30 PDT

>> For the second season in a row, Marc Jacobs started his show promptly, just ten minutes after its scheduled start - only this time, half the attendees weren't locked out - everyone had learned their lesson. "Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. The show is about to begin."

Through swinging mirror doors, the models walked the mirror-lined runway from every direction, funhouse illusions abounding. But show tactics aside, with Marc, it always comes down to the clothes - the mashed-up, layered, bangled clothes, sparkling, plaided, and sheened. As Gershwin played in the background, Marc took us in a whole new direction - and he did it while wearing a skirt.

To get the full experience, check out the runway video at Elle.com.
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Lady Gaga Sells Magazines Best in 2010; Anna Wintour Favorite Blake Lively Doesn't Sell Well for Vogue

fashionologie — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:58:54 PST

>> No wonder Anna Wintour is rumored to have cast Lady Gaga for Vogue's marquee March 2011 cover: according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations and WWD, Gaga was 2010's "runaway hit at the newsstand."

Her July 8 Rolling Stone cover was the magazine's top-selling issue of the year; her April cover for Cosmopolitan fronted that magazine's top selling issue through the end of October; her September Vanity Fair cover was the title's second best-selling issue of the year (behind Angelina Jolie's); and her January Elle cover marked the magazine's third best-seller of the year through October.

Speaking of Wintour's preferences, she may be a fan of putting Blake Lively on covers, but it sounds like Lively doesn't sell for Vogue - her June cover was the magazine's third worst-seller of the year (and her Esquire cover was that magazine's worst seller of the year). Anne Hathaway's November Vogue cover, meanwhile, was the magazine's second-worst newsstand seller.

And over at Elle, Jennifer Lopez's cover was the magazine's second-worst seller through October, while Taylor Swift's April Elle cover was the worst seller through October.

Naomi Campbell Rings in 40 with $1 Million Bash

fashionologie — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:16:18 PDT

>> Naomi Campbell may be having issues due to an alleged diamond gift from Liberia's former president Charles Taylor, but she had no problem accepting gifts on Saturday for her 40th birthday - there were reportedly so many, they had to be be ferried back on multiple boat trips to her boyfriend Vladimir Doronin's yacht.

Doronin planned a rumored $1 million black panther-themed bash for the model (after her favorite animal) at the Hotel du Cap near Cannes, which included a 45-minute set by The Black Eyed Peas. P. Diddy and Tyson Beckford gave tributes during dinner, which saw Campbell seated at a revolving center table. Later, guests like John Galliano, Georgina Chapman, Lorenzo Martone, Edward Eninnful, Bethann Hardison, Shala Monroque, Hamish Bowles, Christy Turlington, Eva Herzigova, Grace Jones, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, and Giovanna Battaglia hit the dance floor - where Marc Jacobs supposedly challenged Jennifer Lopez to a walk off.

At midnight, the music stopped so guests could sing "Happy Birthday," and a three tier cake was brought out; Doronin gave a speech, calling Naomi his "wild woman" and his "great love." Speaking of which, the model has been wearing a large emerald ring - sparking rumors - but her reps deny an engagement and Doronin remains married to his estranged wife.
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Who's Wearing What at the 2010 Costume Institute Gala

fashionologie — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:55:49 PDT

>> It's only a couple more hours until the pictures from tonight's "American Woman"-themed Costume Institute Gala red carpet start rolling in, but already, there are plenty of dress confirmations - and one performer confirmation, in the form of Lady Gaga. Without further ado, the running list (which will be updated until the photos hit) of who's wearing what, below.

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Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Karen Mulder Meet Up with Designers for a Little Yacht Vacationing

fashionologie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:53:56 PDT

>> It's that time of year: When designers take to their yachts and famous faces join them. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been tooling around in their boat for the past week or so, first with Eva Mendes and then with Jennifer Lopez, before joining Naomi Campbell and her boyfriend Vladislav Doronin in Capri for a little karaoke over the weekend. The holiday hasn't been all fun for Naomi, though: a photographer claimed she slapped him and hit him with her handbag in Sicily; her rep denies anything happened.

And over in Saint-Tropez today, Kate Moss and her boyfriend Jamie Hince took to a yacht called "Serenity" with Karen Mulder - who hopefully got her arrest resolved - and Stefano Pilati, who has a summer place in the area. They lunched at Club 55 and then took to a little impromptu photo session (NSFW) and topless sunbathing; this isn't the first time Kate has vacationed with a designer - last year it was Marc Jacobs and Lorenzo Martone.

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Christian Dior Goes Low-Key for Cruise 2010, Back Home for Couture

fashionologie — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:12:05 PDT

>> Dior announced today that it would be showing John Galliano's latest couture confections in its own headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne for the first time in a decade. The Fall 2009 presentation takes place on July 6, with one show for clients and another for press; the past few seasons, Dior has erected a tent in the gardens of the Rodin Museum for couture shows.

CEO Sidney Toledano denied that the change had anything to do with cost-cutting, but rather was a move to underscore the brand's heritage: “We want to do it in this house again to feel at Dior. We really want to transport the spirit."

A statement like that is hard to believe after the hoopla surrounding today's Dior Cruise 2010 show - which was nonexistent, compared to its counterpart last year, with its full-blown runway production and front row packed with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Charlize Theron. The Cruise 2010 collection, as seen below, was inspired by Christian Dior's muse, Mitzah Bricard, and her favorite accessories - pearls, turbans, and stilettos.

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Today Show Segment Highlights Disparity Between Vogue Italia Editorial, Advertisements

fashionologie — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:16:56 PDT

»Ignoring that the models featured in the July 2008 Vogue Italia were referred to as "African American" on a Today Show segment this morning even though many aren't, the interesting point was brought up that most of the ads in the magazine don't feature black women [Elite Clips]

»Sessilee Lopez: Before Vogue Italia, there was Project Runway [Fashionista]

»Oh hi Julia von Boehm, Vanessa Traina [The Sartorialist]

»Stefano Gabbana hosted Jennifer Lopez and family in Portofino over the weekend [PopSugar]

»A breakdown of Maison Martin Margiela couture pieces and how long each took to make [Danny Daily]

»Andre Leon Talley had a little knicker issue [Page Six]

»Agyness Deyn and Albert Hammond, Jr. caught snogging [Daily Mail]

cruisin' on in

philleif — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:36:00 PDT

>> It's that time of year again: John Galliano kicks off cruise season with the Christian Dior Resort 2009 show tonight at Guastivino's in New York. Already confirmed for the front row is Dior favorite Charlize Theron, as well as Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera, but I can't wait to see the clothes . . .

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