Dubbed the “Fashion Oscars,” celebrities and designers strutted their stuff last night at the 2012 Costume Institute Gala. Held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this year’s Costume Institute Benefit celebrated Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada and the opening of the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibition in New York. Azealia Banks, who attended with and was dressed by Alexander Wang, was the performer for the night. And of course, the fashion was out in full force and as always, we saw major hits and misses. Trends we spotted Cameron Diaz...  Read More..

Betsey Johnson files Chapter 11: Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WWD is reporting. The company plans to close most of its 63 stores and is letting go 350 employees. The lower-priced Betsey Johnson line will continue to be sold in Macy’s and other stores. (Fashionista) Alicia Silverstone Collection for Juice Beauty: Alicia Silverstone collaborated with Juice Beauty on a collection of five eco-friendly skin care and makeup products. The items, Purely Kissable Lip Color, Irresistible Glow Facial Highlighter, Simply Flawless Pressed Powder, Simply Nourishing Moisturizer...  Read More..

Adidas picked Nicki Minaj as the new face of their 2012 Fall/Winter campaign with designer Jeremy Scott. (Rap Radar) Missoni and Converse have collaborated for a fifth time, and the newest line of pastel zigzag printed-Chuck Taylor sneakers goes on sale this weekend in Missoni boutiques and select Converse stores. (Lucky Mag) Karl Lagerfeld is reportedly designing helicopters. “What won’t he design?” is becoming the real question. (Fashionista) Beyonce writes an open letter to the First Lady, Michelle Obama. (Girls Talkin Smack) Get more What’s Haute – Follow us...  Read More..

When we spotted some of our favorite fashion-forward icons are rocking the same trend, we took notice!  Beyonce, Alessandra Ambrosio, Alicia Keys and Tracee Ellis Ross have all been spotted wearing Isabel Marant’s Wedge Sneaker. And occasionally, we too like to trade in our five-inch platform pumps for a pair of chic sneakers. We love that the high-top wedge sneakers trend features a concealed heel, so we can keep the extra height (yet walk a little more comfortably). The Isabel Marant‘s are pretty much sold out everywhere but we’ve been on a mission to find alternative versions...  Read More..

Ruthie Davis has become an iconic footwear designer with highly coveted, on-trend designs that are a mix of “girl power” glam and modern style. Her innovative designs have been featured in every major publication, and spotted on fashion-forward pop divas like Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Fergie and Rihanna. Currently, we’re ridiculously obsessed with these Ruthie Davis “Prefab” Platform Pumps. This patent leather shoe comes in a two-toned taupe and nude color, which isn’t limited to just one season. It features a pointed toe, 1/2″ platform and a futuristic, deconstructed...  Read More..

The Obama 2012 campaign has partnered with 22 designers to create limited-edition items that will raise funds for the President’s 2012 re-election. The “Runway to Win” initiative officially started last week, and so far, we like what we see! The collection of t-shirts, scarves, bracelets and totes, designed by the likes of Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Beyoncé and Tina Knowles, Narciso Rodriguez, Jason Wu, Rachel Roy, Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra, Rag & Bone and Tracy Reese, feature each designers’ unique, creative spin on the Obama 2012 campaign,...  Read More..

“Project Accessory” host and judge Molly Sims crowned Brian Burkhardt the winner of the inaugural season. The 40-year old jewelry designer was chosen because of his “big creative risks with some of his design choices.” (Huffington Post) Still wondering what to wear on New Year’s Eve? Party easy in these 5 comfy party looks. (Sheckys) See the 25 best fashion editorials of 2011, like “Wasted Luxury” in Vogue Italia, “Wildflower” in Muse and “Chateau California” in Vogue. (Fashionista) JWoww’s on to her next business venture –...  Read More..

It’s the battle of the Lanvin gowns! The world was wowed when Beyonce cupped her baby bump, dressed in this silk-crepe Lanvin asymmetrical gown at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The draped red gown was a perfectly flattering couture gown for the mommy-to-be. Beyonce paired the dress with dangly diamond earrings, a diamond and emerald cuff and ring and a side ponytail. Monica also recently wore the same gorgeous gown, in winter white. She rocked the Lanvin dress at a taping of “A Very BET Christmas,” paired with diamond stud earrings and a gold collar necklace while wearing...  Read More..

FRAGRANCE: Rihanna’s second fragrance act, Rebelle by Rihanna, debuts next month. Her new women’s scent will launch early Dec. at Macy’s, with a men’s fragrance to follow. (WWD Beauty) ACTORS:Seven For All Mankind and ad agency Lipman have teamed up with actor James Franco to direct and photograph the brand’s multimedia spring campaign. This is Franco’s first time directing an advertising shoot. (WWD) Photo: Steve Eichner BRIDAL: Beyonce finally reveals images of herself in her wedding gown. Three years after the hush-hush event. Better late than never? (Girls...  Read More..

Beyonce isn’t letting her pregnancy slow her down one bit. Or alter her love of super high heels. The “Party” singer was spotted in New York yesterday in a casual-chic fall look that was less-maternity; more everyday woman. She paired a red padded-shoulder jacket with a white top and an Alexander McQueen Leopard Skull Scarf, which she wore with blue maternity jeans. Her choice of footwear was really the star of the show though – she rocked the 5″ Alain Quilici Payson Skate Lace-up Booties. With a pair of dark, cat-eye sunglasses, she looked camera-ready, as always. Love...  Read More..

If you’re not already counting down the days until Versace for H&M, these two new images from the ad campaign will surely pique your interest. Check out that heart-covered fringed minidress! (Lucky) Beyoncé really plans to be a girl that rules the world – the fashion world, that is. She’s now working on a maternity line for House of Deréon. (Fashionista) Photo: Terry Richardson In what is probably the most fashionable flash mob you’ve ever seen, 100 women wearing DvF printed wrap dresses danced to Chaka Khan‘s “I’m Every Woman” by the Seine river....  Read More..

Singer/actress Beyonce may be several months pregnant but she’s still serving up fierce competition to her fellow fashionistas. She attended the Tory Burch Madison Avenue flagship store opening on Sept. 13 in New York City wearing a black Michael Kors pre-Fall 2011 leather-Bodice Gown with mid-waist cutouts and a full skirt. Naturally, her hair was worn in long, wavy blonde curls, and she accessorized her look with Lorraine Schwartz earrings and a black Alexander McQueen clutch. Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester wore the same black dress back in January, at the special screening for her...  Read More..

Louis Vuitton unveiled “Louis Vuitton: The Art of Fashion,” an exhibition curated by Katie Grand held at design museum La Triennale in Milan, Italy to coincide with the start of Milan Fashion Week. The exhibit features a display of 30 key looks and celebrates the creativity of artistic director Marc Jacobs’ for Louis Vuitton. (WWD, subscription required) It’s the end of an era – Dolce & Gabbana announced it’s folding the D&G line. Today’s fashion show will be the last ever for the brand. (WWD, subscription required) British author Barbara Taylor...  Read More..

At MTV‘s annual Video Music Awards, we expect Lady Gaga’s outfits to upstage everyone and everything at the show. But not this year. R&B queen Beyonce stole the show walking down the white ‘carpet’ when she held her protruding baby bump letting us all in on a little secret – she and Jay-Z are pregnant! Let this mark the start of many months of speculating what she’ll be wearing to flatter her bump, what gender the baby will be, which designer duds we’ll expect to see on little Jay-Z or Beyonce Jr. (Dereon and Rocawear, naturally), and tons and tons...  Read More..

We appreciate cutting-edge fashion that pushes the envelope and caters to style-setters who dare to be different. Luxury accessories designer Charlotte Olympia Dellal channels 1940s glamour for her quirky, sexy, statement-making shoe collection. Charlotte Olympia designs incorporate fruit, animal prints, rich color, retro silhouettes, and meticulous attention to detail. Each shoe is handcrafted in Italy and is finished with the brand’s signature gold spider web on the sole. It’s obvious why these highly coveted shoes have been featured in countless magazines, and spotted on some...  Read More..

We’re all too familiar with Beyonce‘s song “Put A Ring On It” – now there’s a fun new brand that puts a ring IN it. Diamond Candles are just that – a line of all-natural, eco-friendly soy candles with a surprise ring inside each candle, valued at $10, $100, $1,000, or $5,000. It’s like a modern day box of Crackerjacks, except, of course you can’t eat the contents. But you’ll almost want to with yummy scents like ‘Carnival Candy‘, ‘Cupcake‘, ‘Stawberry Bliss‘ and ‘White Chocolate‘. There’s...  Read More..

It’s the battle of the magazine covers! Beyonce posed for her L’Officiel Paris cover back in March wearing this stunning gold Gucci dress (from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection). The African-style beaded and feather-covered dress features strategically-placed cutouts. Beyonce wore it paired with her hair in a braided updo and her nails painted dark. Stunning supermodel Naomi Campbell also rocked the dress, but for the June 2011 cover of Vogue Japan. She wore it with her standard straight hairdo and accessorized with a few bangles. Who rocked this Gucci dress hotter: Naomi Campbell...  Read More..

We heart Gwyneth Paltrow. Aside from the fact that we think she’s a gorgeous gal, a brilliant actress and has enviable hair, here are the top five reasons we love this all-around cool girl: 1. She rocked the stage at the Grammys in 6″ Christian Louboutin Futura Peep Toe Ankle Booties and stole the show while performing with Cee Lo (which was hard since he was dressed like a peacock) 2. She’s versatile (remember Shallow Hal?) 3. She’s besties with hip-hop’s royal couple – Jay-Z and Beyonce 4. She knows all of the lyrics to NWA‘s ’Straight Outta Compton‘....  Read More..