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fashionologie — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:21:42 -0700

>> Karolina Kurkova to Walk the Runway Pregnant? -We got the run-around on whether or not Jourdan Dunn will walk pregnant - she said no, and her London showcard lists her available for "special bookings," the category typically reserved by her agency Storm for Daphne Guinness or Eva Herzigova; but now pregnant Karolina Kurkova hinted today that she may be walking in a show. She also said that postpartum, she plans to return to the catwalk: "But this is my first baby, so I'm going to see how it goes. I want to spend time with him." [The Cut Twitter, WWD]

fashionologie — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:07:36 -0700

>> Karolina Kurkova Switches Agencies, Is Having a Boy -Karolina Kurkova seems to be switching her focuses now that she's six months pregnant with her first child - a boy - and her Victoria's Secret Angel contract lapsed earlier this year. Her first blockbuster movie - G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra - comes out this Summer, and she's switched from longtime agency DNA to IMG, joining the ranks of models who have become brands like Kate Moss, Heidi Klum, and Gisele Bundchen. [FWD]

fashionologie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:30:25 -0700

>> Karolina Kurkova Is Six Months Pregnant - The cast of this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is going to be decidedly different, now that three of its usual stars are pregnant: Angel Heidi Klum is due in the Fall, Angel Adriana Lima is due in the Winter, and Karolina Kurkova (whose Angel contract expired this year) just announced today that she is six months pregnant with her fiance, film producer Archie Drury, who she's been with for a little over a year. Meanwhile, the jury's still out on Gisele Bundchen, but she continues to wear flowy tops. [People, Page Six]

2009 Costume Institute Gala Arrivals Have Started!

fashionologie — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:10:20 -0700

>> It's official Costume Institute Gala time: Anna Wintour is already snubbing press in her black and white Chanel, Bee Shaffer has already had help navigating in her sheer navy chiffon Nina Ricci gown, and Andre Leon Talley who is wearing "20 pounds" of Roger Vivier jewelry, has already exclaimed "Goddess" upon sight of Kate Moss.

Gisele Bundchen has arrived in sequined Atelier Versace minidress - she says she picked it out herself and they had to make it two inches shorter for her. Meanwhile, Eva Mendes grabbed Amber Valletta's booty on the red carpet, and Shalom Harlow, Amber, Natalia Vodianova, Eva Herzigova, and Stella Tennant have made a red carpet block while they stop to exchange air kisses.

UPDATE: More designer and model pictures have been added to the gallery!
*image: source, source, WENN.com

fashionologie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:16:32 -0700

>> BLOWING THE COVER -While we're waiting for the much-anticipated May 2009 model-filled cover of Vogue, here's some more upcoming cover intelligence for you: Speculation was kickstarted earlier this week when Anna Wintour was spotted with Sienna Miller at The Mysteries of Pittsburgh premiere, and now it's confirmed - she shot the July cover last week in Los Angeles, likely to coincide with the release of G.I. Joe later this year. Wonder if Karolina Kurkova, who also has a role in the movie, will make a cameo in the feature inside? [NY Post]

Topshop Has Arrived in New York

fashionologie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:24:19 -0700

>> It's officially happened - the first US Topshop is open (view inside), and frenzy was just as expected - funnily enough, the women at the front of the line this morning were from England, and flew in expressly for the store opening. Christopher Kane was inside, even though he doesn't currently have a line for the store, and Marc Jacobs showed up with Lorenzo Martone last night, answering yesterday's question of his whereabouts.

Right at 11 am, when Kate Moss was supposed to make her appearance, employees encouraged the crowd to chant "Kate, Kate," and apparently she came out with Sir Philip Green, stood on a box as confetti fell, and did her catwalk around the box, all in about ten seconds before the doors were opened, she did a little dance (video), and disappeared - she's already been spotted at Pastis since. But she has been doing quite the publicity blitz, revealing her list of loves to Style.com, and doing video interviews with the Telegraph and Teen Vogue.

Sir Philip Green is certainly coasting on the hype - two parties the past two nights, a VIP shopping event marked by Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer appearances, and another party tonight - but will Topshop's cachet remain now that it's more accessible? Jezebel's reporting that they're keeping the store empty and the line long to create hype, so we'll have to see if it works.
*image: source, source

The Emperor Valentino Reigns at New York Premiere

fashionologie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:00:14 -0700

>> Last night, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti were in New York to fete the opening of Valentino: The Last Emperor - arguably their biggest Manhattan party ever, between the screening and the dinner for 200 of fashion's finest (including Anna Wintour, Anja Rubik, Jason Wu, and Chanel Iman) at the Plaza's Oak Room. The designer's six pugs Molly, Milton, Monty, Margot, Maude, and Maggie, who director Matt Tyrnauer has dubbed "the costars of the film," weren't present - according to Valentino, "they're getting some time away from me in Italy" - but maybe that's a good thing: Karolina Kurkova admitted, “they’re really not nice to everybody” and Gwyneth Paltrow agreed, calling the pugs "kind of mean."

When Giancarlo Giammetti was asked about his comment on film that the designer looked too tan, he was quick to explain, "We'd come from the beach, and we were about to show summer suits, and he just . . . it just seemed like too much. But it was one time, and one time only." And as for those rumors that he was back to helping out at Valentino for Fall 2009, Garavani denied having any hand in it, "No, not at all. Very far from the truth. I don’t think about it. I wish my assistants to do the best. It’s a big job, though, and to know my name goes on the designs, I want them to do the best.”

Meanwhile, the film seems to have already inspired at least one person - Zac Posen. "I wouldn't mind being followed around too for two years. It's all about having the right collaborators."
*image: source, source, filmmagic

Lara Stone To Do Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?

fashionologie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:17:59 -0800

>> Victoria's Secret may not have the cachet of say, Balenciaga, but it can make a model a millionaire. Although the lingerie company is currently taking heat for its rash-causing bras, its event of the year - the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - is still on schedule for taping in Miami Saturday night.

The Angels - Heidi Klum, Alessandro Ambrosio, Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller - will all be there, but more pressing: Who are the unnamed 30 models who have also been cast for the show?

Fittings have been going on for the past week at least, and yet no names have leaked - the closest to a hint is this photo, above, of what appears to be Lara Stone in a Victoria's Secret outfit. She's not your typical VS model, but the possibility of a multimillion dollar contract in the future is enough to make any model try something new.
*image: source

Karolina Kurkova Has a Magical "Disappearing" Belly Button

fashionologie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:17:03 -0700

»Karolina Kurkova has an "unusual" belly button that "disappears" in photos, so art directors have to Photoshop a new belly button into her bikini pics [Page Six Magazine]

»Those ankle boots Kate Moss has been wearing everywhere? They're Marc by Marc Jacobs [Chic Report]

»The new jeans that are putting fashion editors into a tizzy [NY Times]

»Nina Garcia: Already stirring the pot at Marie Claire, before she's even officially there [The Cut]

»First look at the Colette x Gap collaboration [JC Report]

»Smokin' Donatella Versace [Jezebel]

»Donna Karan is vacationing with Calvin Klein in Africa [Chic Report]

Despite a Death in the Family, the CFDA Awards March On

fashionologie — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:05:38 -0700

>> While the "fashion Oscars" are a time for celebration, this year, many attendees had another recent event on their minds - the recently deceased Yves Saint Laurent. In tribute, Diane von Furstenberg wore vintage YSL, Naomi Campbell donned Fall 2008 Saint Laurent, and Ashley Olsen riffed on Le Smoking in her Calvin Klein suit.

As expected, models and designers turned out in droves - Erin Wasson, still in leg cast, was by Alexander Wang's side, and Francisco Costa celebrated his Womenswear win by hugging Eva Mendes tight.

For more of the comings and goings, be sure to check out the gallery below.
*images: source