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2011 Costume Institute Gala and Exhibit Themed "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty"

The 2011 Costume Institute Gala and Exhibit to Focus on Alexander McQueen November 10, 2010 8:13 am >> Next year's Costume Institute Gala — on May 2, 2011 — has its theme: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty."

September 9, 2010 5:37 am >> Shaun Leane, Anna Wintour Among Speakers at Alexander McQueen's Upcoming Memorial Service —Lee Alexander McQueen's memorial service, during which his family, friends, and colleagues will celebrate the designer and his work, is being held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on Sept.

Daphne Guinness FIT Exhibit Preview [Pictures]

Preview the Daphne Guinness Exhibit — Pieces from Her Personal Collection August 3, 2011 2:55 pm >> The "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" exhibit may soon be coming to a close, but his designs — including more than 24 garments that have never before been displayed — will be on view when the Daphne Guinness exhibit opens on Sept.

Photos of Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell at Alexander McQueen Memorial Service

Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell, and More Gather at Alexander McQueen's Memorial Service September 20, 2010 8:56 pm >> Friends and family — among the 1,200 guests were Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, Naomi Campbell, Daphne Guinness, Hamish Bowles, Karen Elson, Stella Tennant, Hussein Chalayan, Roland Mouret, Antonio Berardi, Philip Treacy, Francois Henri Pinault (whom McQueen called Henry), and Stella McCartney — gathered this morning at St. Paul's Cathedral in London in honor of Lee Alexander McQueen, who took his own life in February.

Costume Institute Gala Designers and Their Guests: Who's Coming, Who's Not April 29, 2009 3:50 pm >> This year's supermodel-centric Costume Institute Gala is coming up soon — Monday — and it's shaping up to be the toned-down affair that was expected: a number of designers who usually attend are not, tables are not selling as well as in the past, and there are even rumors that Vogue is having model attendees pay an entry fee to the tune of $7,500.Versace has decided to join Burberry, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Alberta Ferretti in the not-buying-a-table camp, and Celine and Fendi are not actively participating in the event at all.

one of these things is not like the other... June 10, 2005 11:54 pm >> ...One of these things just doesn't belong. Oh hi, Elmo's so happy to see you! (Sorry guys, just couldn't avoid the reference -- I was a hardcore Sesame Street fan as a kid.) Before we get too far into Elmo's World, let's pull back out so you can finally understand where all of this is going. Shaun Leane is a London-based jewellery designer who has had a strong partnership with Alexander McQueen since the early '90s, when he produced a number of pieces for McQueen's second catwalk show. Since then, he has won the title of UK jewelry designer of the year in 2004, as well as (I'm sure you'll be interested to hear) a client in Kate Moss. I know you're not here to read this guy's resume, but don't worry, now we're down to the really really important part. As I was looking through Mr. Leane's site, something struck me: a lot of his earrings are sold as singles (aka you can buy only one, you're not obligated to buy a pair). I've come across this phenomenon at a couple of other places lately, and I think it's a really novel idea. I mean, I've always just assumed that earrings should come as a pair, and look exactly identical. But who ever said fraternal twins couldn't be fashionable, right MKA? So I have a proposition for you -- why don't you follow suit and mix it up a little bit? Try the two-different-earrings thing -- it's a subtle bit of subterfuge, and it's a great way to personalize your accessories. If all that hasn't convinced you, how about this one: it's a good conversation starter for the guy across the room who's been eyeing you. Look at me, I've become a real modern Emma -- I've done my part, now you do yours. Initiate, woman. Note: unless you're planning on seriously shelling out for one earring, because let's face it, while Mr. Leane's designs are divine, they are also divinely expensive at around ₤250-300 for one earring. So, you have a few other options -- 1) Mix up pairs of earrings that you already own 2) jewel-thief.com has a pair of mismatched earrings and a couple of singles for sale in the $24-55 range; and online boutique There's No Place Like Home has a pair of mismatched earrings available for $26AUD 3) You could try your luck at ebay -- you know people are always trying to get rid of an earring that they lost the mate to.