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All the Spring 2012 Ad Campaigns, So Far (New - Eddie Borgo, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin)

fashionologie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:42 PST

>> Campaign season is here. So far, there have been Spring 2012 ad moments for Gisele Bundchen, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Julia Stegner - and more. See those, plus all the Spring 2012 ad campaigns, in the slideshow - with more added as they arrive.

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Atelier Versace Spring 2012 Couture

Christina Perez — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:33:12 PST

>> Atelier Versace kicked off couture week with a star-studded front row, a supermodel-packed runway, and their first couture offering since 2004. Karlie Kloss, Lindsey Wixson, Arizona Muse, Karmen Pedaru, and Josephine Skriver were among those who modeled the 15-look collection, which was heavy on corseted metallic gowns, hot orange and lime minidresses, and futuristic detailing. "You know I’m a sucker for anything glittery," commented Cameron Diaz, who - along with Diane Kruger, Abbie Cornish, and Anna Dello Russo - attended the show.

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The Full Second Versace For H&M Cruise Collection

fashionologie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:04:14 PST

>> After getting a preview last month, a first look at the full set of the second Versace for H&M collaboration - for Cruise 2012 - is out. Unlike the first collection, this set - which launches Jan. 19 - will only be available to buy online on www.hm.com in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway - unfortunately not in the US.

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This Week's Best Dressed

fashionologie — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:51:33 PST

>> From London to Sydney to Miami, this week's best-dressed is a colorful bunch. See who's wearing what - and where - in the slideshow.

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A Preview of the Second Versace For H&M Collection - For Pre-Spring 2012

fashionologie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:26:45 PST

>> On the heels of the throwback shimmery, animal-printed Holiday 2011 collection, Versace for H&M is back for another round. Donatella Versace also developed a Pre-Spring 2012 collection for H&M - complete with fruit prints - that will be available exclusively in countries with H&M online sales (currently only Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway) from Jan. 19. As for US citizens - since H&M isn't launching an online shop in the US until Fall 2012 - the best source for nabbing the collection will likely be eBay.

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Versace Returning to Couture Schedule

fashionologie — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:40 PST

>> Versace, which hasn't appeared on the official couture calendar since January 2004, is making a return eight years later. The Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture has announced that this upcoming January, the house will show on the first day of couture week, Jan. 23, in the first time slot. Versace never discontinued its Atelier Versace couture line in the interim, opting instead to produce still-life presentations for select editors from 2004 until this upcoming season. A Versace spokeperson had no comment. [WWD]

This Week's Best-Dressed

fashionologie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:16:55 PST

>> A lipstick-red slip dress, floor-sweeping fringe, demure yellow lace: see who's wearing them - and where - in the slideshow.

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Versace and H&M Go Big For Collaboration Runway Extravaganza

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:45:22 PST

>> In honor of their upcoming Versace For H&M collaboration - in stores and online Nov. 17 - the two brands pulled together three events in one last night at New York's Pier 57. Through a gilded hall of mirrors, designers (Anna Sui, Joseph Altuzarra, Christopher Kane), supermodels (Linda Evangelista, Helena Christensen), and other such notables (Uma Thurman, Chloe Moretz, Nicki Minaj, Prince) were swept into a dark room framing a serpentine catwalk, on which Versace favorites like Abbey Lee Kershaw, Natasha Poly, Lindsey Wixson, and Daphne Groeneveld wore black leather headscarves, heavy kohl, and stomped to speaker-pumping music.

Cue the next: After her runway bow, Donatella Versace gestured guests to follow her into a green-lit, disco ball-hung room covered in oversized palm tree wallpaper. Minaj took the mic - dressed in Versace for H&M, of course - and inspired Alexander Wang to sing along in the audience to every song. Much to Donatella's pleasure - and Natasha Poly's, who sat on the shoulders of a friend so she could videotape the set on her phone - Prince was up next on stage. Versace fist-pumped when Prince gave her a shout-out, clapped above her head . . . and that was before his encore of "Purple Rain."

Finally, the last of the three-prong event: crowds that had been lining up before Prince even took the stage were unleashed into the shopping area. As Style.com notes, "Many of the women in the crowd made beelines for the collection's men's clothes."

A video of the show, below.

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Watch the Eccentric Versace For H&M TV Commercial

fashionologie — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:11:47 PST

>> A blond Lindsey Wixson and Daphne Groeneveld star in the surrealist, minute-long Versace for H&M TV commercial, directed by Jonas Akerlund. Daphne clones are pumped out on a conveyor belt in one scene; in another, Donatella Versace pulls on ropes attached to the two models like marionettes; and in still another, Versace picks up Groeneveld by thumb and forefinger as she runs up a staircase. The spot ends with Donatella turning around and pronouncing, "My house, my rules, my pleasure." Watch it here, now.

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.”