My heart hurts as I write this. Today the world mourns the loss of one of the greatest in music, fashion and life: Prince. He was, and will always continue to be an icon in every sense of the word. His talent was beyond words. He was an incredible showman – between his guitar solos […] Read More »
Get On-Line for Beyoncé’s New “Formation” Collection
In case you haven’t heard, Beyoncé dropped a surprise new song, “Formation,” and music video yesterday, and of course, the Internet went nuts. I’ve personally watched the video about 26 times already and I’m hooked! There’s so much to digest, her style, her hair, the imagery, the message, Blue Ivy‘s cuteness, the lyrics, the dance […] Read More »
Justin Bieber in new Calvin Klein ads is no Mark Wahlberg
Remember when Mark Wahlberg (aka Marky Mark) posed for Calvin Klein? So do we. Oh, yes… Well, Calvin Klein Jeans is attempting to recreate those ads with a more current pop star: Justin Bieber. Yes, you read that right. The Biebs is starring in CK Jeans and CK Underwear’s latest ads alongside model Lara Stone. […] Read More »
Haute News: Jourdan Dunn covers British Vogue; C. Wonder to close all stores + more
Jourdan Dunn finally snagged a solo British Vogue cover! This marks her second time covering Vogue – the first time was in 2008 when she was one of the faces of “British Beauty Now,” and she also covered the second issue of Miss Vogue in April 2014. Jourdan wears a Prada dress on the cover, […] Read More »
Rita Ora for Roberto Cavalli; MAC Cosmetics x The Simpsons; Alexander Wang x H&M + more news
Rita Ora for Roberto Cavalli: Rita Ora channels Marilyn Monroe (and a hint of Rihanna?) in Roberto Cavalli‘s fall-winter 2014 campaign. Shot in New York by Francesco Carrozzini, the ad features Rita posing seductively on a couch donning platinum blonde hair and a gorgeous blue Cavalli gown. (Fashion Gone Rogue) MAC Cosmetics collabs with The […] Read More »
Lupita covers Vogue; Amazon debuts Fire phone
Her reign Lupita Nyong’o continues – she just got her first Vogue cover! She’s in the July 2014 issue lying glam on an exercise ball and practicing yoga poses in a gorgeous gown. She said: “It just feels like the entertainment industry exploded into my life. People who seemed so distant all of a sudden […] Read More »
Kim and Kanye on the cover of Vogue Magazine
Persistence pays off. For months, it has been rumored that Kanye West has been buddying up with Vogue Editor in Chief, Anna Wintour, in a campaign to get his girl/fiancee/baby mama, Kim Kardashian, on the cover. Well now both of their dreams have come true. The “#WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple” (not Jay-Z and Beyonce?) are on the cover […] Read More »
Haute news: Miley Cyrus for Marc Jacobs + more
Miley Cyrus for Marc Jacobs: Miley Cyrus is the star of Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ad campaign. In the moody ad, shot by David Sims and styled by Katie Grand, she dons a navy jacket, burgundy shorts, and black sneakers on a dark beach. (Nylon Mag) Photo: David Sims for Marc Jacobs Linda Rodin for […] Read More »
What’s Haute: Beyonce’s surprise album; Erykah Badu for Givenchy + more
Last night, Beyonce releases a surprise, new, 14-song album, along with 30-second music-video teasers and a ton of designer looks. (NY Mag) Nine-year old Melissa Jade “Missy X” Aiello runs T-shirt brand, Tees By Missy X. On the shirts, she creates hand-drawn portraits of celebrity clientele including Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Wiz Khalifa, Donatella Versace, […] Read More »
Haute news roundup: Victoria & David Beckham cover Vogue Paris; Alexander Wang teams with Beats by Dr. Dre + more
Haute news roundup: Victoria Beckham is the guest editor for the December/January issue of Vogue Paris. The job entails fashion spreads and articles, plus the cover shoot, which features her and hubby David Beckham. (Huffington Post) Photo: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin Alexander Wang has teamed up with Beats by Dr. Dre to design […] Read More »
A champagne vending machine, JLo Barbie dolls + more in our fashion, beauty + celeb news roundup
Selfridges department store in London debuted a Moet & Chandon champagne vending machine with mini bottles adorned with Swarovski crystals. (NY Daily News) Just in time for the holidays, Mattel launched two collector’s editions of Jennifer Lopez Barbie dolls ($36). Both are wearing looks she has previously worn: a Zuhair Murad-designed Oscars gown and bodysuit. […] Read More »
Haute fashion + celeb news roundup: Lauren Weisberger’s sequel – Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns;
Ten years later, author Lauren Weisberger, of The Devil Wears Prada, just released a sequel titled Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns. (Refinery 29) Beyoncé closed the show at the Sound of Change concert this weekend in London. The Chime for Change initiative was founded by her, along with Gucci creative director Frida Giannini and Salma Hayek Pinault. […] Read More »
Haute fashion/beauty/celebrity news roundup: Lipstick Queen’s debuts blue lipstick; Charlotte Olympia teams up with Tom Binns; Reed Krakoff is leaving Coach + Gwyneth Paltrow is People’s Most Beautiful
Lipstick Queen debuted a new, blue shade, “Hello Sailor” – a sheer navy lipstick that “promises to make your teeth look whiter and your complexion brighter”. Would you try it? (Allure) Charlotte Olympia has teamed with jewelry designer Tom Binns to launch a limited-edition capsule collection (including the Dolly Riot, a black suede shoe with a […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: A$AP Rocky’s opinions on red lipstick; Diane Kruger the new face of Chanel skin care + Lilly Pulitzer dies at 81
A$AP Rocky thinks red lipstick “is bad for making out, because it gets on the guys,” and that women “have to be fair skinned to get away with” wearing it. And he thinks that “purple lipstick looks stupid on all girls.” (The Coveteur) Diane Kruger is the new face of Chanel’s skin care line. (Refinery […] Read More »
Haute fashion + celebrity news roundup: Kathryn Wilson designs the most expensive shoes; Shazam is launching a fashion app; Jeffrey Campbell’s ‘Lita’ Bootie is the world’s ‘ugliest’ shoe + Courtney Love fronts Saint Laurent’s rock ‘n’ roll campaign
Most expensive shoes: With 21.18 carats of diamonds, more than 50 hours of applying them by hand and priced at $418,450, shoe designer Kathryn Wilson’s blinged out pumps are the most expensive pair of shoes in the world! (E Online) Shazam an outfit: Shazam is launching a new fashion app that will let you identify […] Read More »
Cover girl: Beyoncé debuts on Vogue UK in Jonathan Saunders S/S 2013
The May issue of Vogue UK features none other than Beyoncé! On the cover, the megastar is dressed in a Jonathan Saunders blue and white striped crop top and blue sequin skirt with a black waist band, both from his Spring/Summer 2013 collection. In her interview, she talks about motherhood, being a “modern day feminist” and […] Read More »
Haute fashion + celeb news roundup: Hermes sells a $91,500 crocodile T-shirt; four signs to spot a real Louis Vuitton bag & Kim Kardashian’s most body revealing pregnancy looks
Got $91,500 to spare? Hermes is selling a T-shirt made out of crocodile for that price. (MSN) Designer resale site The Real Real produced a video with four signs to help you spot a real (or fake) Louis Vuitton bag. (Refinery 29) See Kim Kardashian’s six top body revealing pregnancy looks. Girls Talkin Smack Get […] Read More »
Haute fashion + celeb news roundup: get a first look at the Angela by Angela Simmons collection; Åhléns full-figured mannequins; Halle Berry launches 5th Avenue shoes + more
Run’s House star and Pastry co-founder Angela Simmons has a new venture – a fashion line called the Angela by Angela Simmons collection. Get a first look in her sneak peek video. (Angela I Am) Is the world ready for full-figured mannequins? Swedish clothing store Åhléns features them, dressed in lingerie to boot. (Becka.nu) Photo source […] Read More »