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Karlie Kloss Skips New York Fashion Week, Brad Goreski Spills All in His New Book, and Kanye West's Latest Fashion Project

Christina Perez — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:17:39 PST

>> Those stories and more - here in our daily news roundup.

Brad Goreski's new biography, Born to Be Brad, hits bookstores March 6 - and it's reportedly full of some surprisingly sordid details, including cocaine and alcohol abuse. "I was in our bathroom, staring in the mirror, and I didn't recognize myself," Goreski writes. [Stylecaster]

Speaking of March 6, that's the day Kanye West will be taking his second stab at Paris Fashion Week. Now, rumors are swirling that he may also be planning a line for Topshop. However, Topshop's CEO Sir Phillip Green, who was spotted having lunch with West in London, denies that a collaboration is in the works. [Fashionista]

Looks like Karlie Kloss is skipping New York Fashion Week; The Daily Beast's Isabel Wilkinson confirmed the news today via Twitter. "Karlie Kloss won't walk in New York Fashion Week this season because of an 'engagement that has come up,' says her spokesperson," Wilkinson said. [Styleite]

James Franco has directed and shot the latest 7 For All Mankind campaign, featuring Lily Donaldson, Henry Hopper, and Amber Anderson. The campaign - which the brand describes as an "innovative multimedia experience that embodies the brand's California roots and 'forever cool' aesthetic" - launches on a dedicated You Tube channel Feb. 15. [Telegraph]

Despite a very successful design career, Stella McCartney doesn't think of herself as famous. "I don't think many people recognize me," the designer recently said. "I guess, I grew up with one of the most famous people in the world, so for me, I don't really see it." McCartney goes on to say that she still gets excited when seeing her designs on strangers in public: "I'm embarrassing when I see someone in the street with one of my bags, I'm like 'nice bag'. It's really embarrassing, I need to stop actually!" [Vogue UK]

CFDA Fashion Fund winner Joseph Altuzarra has quite a sweet tooth. The designer - who shows his Fall 2012 collection this Saturday - recently divulged the 12 things he can't live without. Among the goodies on the list? Billy's Bakery carrot cake. "It's my all-time favorite. Nothing beats eating a slice in bed while watching TV." [Elle Decor]

Inside Karlie Kloss's Vogue Australia Cover Shoot

Christina Perez — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:29:01 PST

>>For the cover of Vogue Australia's March issue, Karlie Kloss went wet-haired, red-lipped, and toe-to-top Prada. Watch Kloss work her magic at the Kai Z Feng-lensed shoot in the video below, then click through to peek images from inside the issue.

Photos via The Fashion Spot

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Karlie Kloss Doesn't Follow Trends, Buys Chanel Bags as Gifts

Christina Perez — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:38:21 PST

>> Karlie Kloss has been very, very busy. She walked her first Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in November, got nearly nude for Vogue Italia in December, and fronted the most recent Oscar de la Renta campaign this January. With so much fashion at her fingertips, one might assume the supermodel-in-the-making has some strong beliefs about her own style choices. Not so, says Kloss in a recent New York Times piece. "I don't follow trends so much . . . I think I'm still finding my look," she explains. And, while Kloss admits to the occasional splurge - a Prada dress and Kurt Geiger boots are among her recent purchases - she also has a frugal side. "As much as I enjoy and appreciate luxury items, I'm also a total cheapskate. I'm always throwing in a hat from H&M or a Forever 21 T-shirt."

The thriftiness, however, doesn't extend to gift-giving - especially when it comes to family members. "For my younger twin sisters' birthday and my mom's birthday, I bought everybody Chanel bags. Now all the girls in my family have one. Karl gave me one last season, which is how I got my baby. I'm going to be buried with that bag."

The Best-Dressed of 2011

fashionologie — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:50:37 PST

>> As 2011 draws to a close, here's a look back at some of the most memorable ensembles of the year. Among the hits? Giovanna Battaglia in vintage Versace, Amanda Brookes in sparkling Derek Lam, Karlie Kloss in super-sexy Anthony Vaccarello - and so many more. From supermodels to street style stars, from Proenza to Pucci - see who made the cut and who wore what, here in our 2011 roundup.

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Karlie Kloss Bares All For New Vogue Italia

fashionologie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:57:21 PST

>> Not that long ago, Karlie Kloss and Chanel Iman were introduced to the industry on the girlish February 2008 cover of Teen Vogue. Fast forward three and a half years, and Iman is renting a private island off Jamaica to ring in her 21st birthday, while Kloss is earning Gisele Bundchen comparisons for her body-baring Vogue Italia December 2011 cover story, "Body by Kloss," shot by Steven Meisel. Appropriately enough, Kloss, who got herself a trainer six months ago, recently named Bundchen her favorite model growing up: "Oh, my God, Gisele, of course! Gisele is the ultimate." See the full NSFW editorial in the slideshow.

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Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, and Three Other Victoria's Secret Fashion Show First-Timers Chat Diet Prep - and Wings - Backstage

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:25:25 PST

>> This year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show boasts an unprecedented 15 newcomers. Gone are the likes of Karolina Kurkova, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Isabeli Fontana, and in their stead come Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, Karmen Pedaru, Sui He, and Cameron Russell. We chatted with all five - plus veteran Anne Vyalitsyna, whose boyfriend Adam Levine of Maroon 5 is performing at this year's show, taping tonight - about their preshow fears, Angel aspirations, diet prep, and who's wearing wings backstage earlier today. Get the tidbits in the slideshow.

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Karlie Kloss Confirmed to Walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show For First Time

fashionologie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:20:19 PDT

>> Late last week, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show casting director John Pfeiffer expressed interest in having at least a couple of models walk the show for the first time. "Bregje [Heinen] is finally 18 so we were really excited to see her. Karlie [Kloss] is also of age this year, so hopefully she'll walk the show."

It sounds like he got his wish - at least in the case of Kloss, who began modeling for Victoria's Secret earlier this year. She has been confirmed as part of this year's show, which tapes next Wednesday, Nov. 9, and has her fitting tomorrow afternoon.

Happy Birthday to Karlie Kloss and Jourdan Dunn! Our Favorite "Jourlie" Snaps

fashionologie — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:14:37 PDT

>> "I was born Aug. 3, 1992, and Jourdan was born Aug. 3, 1990. We're birthday twins," Karlie Kloss told i-D earlier this year. That day is here - Kloss turns 19 today, and Dunn, 21. In honor of the occasion, we compiled our favorite snaps of the best friends.

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Karlie Kloss Denies Dating Joe Jonas

fashionologie — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:58:40 PDT

>> Last month after being snapped together at a charity polo match, rumors ignited that Karlie Kloss and Joe Jonas were dating. Not so, Kloss said over the weekend: "No, we're really not [dating]." In fact, the two met for the first time at the polo event: "It was such a fun event, and we had an amazing time together . . . I'm so glad we met!" As for whether the rumors phase her, Kloss replied: "You just have to laugh. We're great friends, and I do love him as a person." [Life & Style]

Watch Karlie Kloss Appear and Disappear in Oscar de la Renta's Fall 2011 Campaign Video

fashionologie — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:51:07 PDT

>> In her fourth consecutive campaign for Oscar de la Renta - for Fall 2011 - Karlie Kloss takes to the industrial streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn in latex thigh-highs. Watch her strut, flip her hair, appear, and disappear in Craig McDean's accompanying campaign video. [Fashionista]