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 »
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 »
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 »
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 ($36). Both are wearing looks she has previously worn: a Zuhair Murad-designed Oscars gown and bodysuit. […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: A$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 »
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 »
Haute fashion + celeb news roundup: Joe Fresh debuts at jcpenney, NBC’s “Fashion Star” returns tomorrow, Amazon Fashion debuts 10 Crosby designer shop-in-shop + & Other Stories launched pre-opening shopping today
Previously only available in Canada and NYC retail locations, jcpenney is now bringing Joe Fresh to the rest of the U.S. Joe Fresh apparel debuted on jcp.com this week and hits jcpenney stores on March 15th in its own shop-in-shop. (The Daily) Get your DVRs ready – NBC‘s “Fashion Star” returns to TV this Friday […] Read More »
Haute fashion & celeb news roundup: Beyoncé takes it off for GQ; H&M’s high-end store, & Other Stories, to open in 7 countries; Levi’s collabs with Liberty of London + CBS’ new game show offers a job at Cosmo
Beyoncé takes it (almost) all off for GQ’s February Issue (Styleite) H&M’s high-end store, & Other Stories, will open in London, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris, and Stockholm, (plus online shopping) this Spring. Just to tease us Americans. (Refinery 29) Levi’s collaborates with Liberty of London on a floral denim collection (Racked) CBS’ new game […] Read More »
Haute fashion, beauty & celeb news roundup: Milly is collaborating with Banana Republic; Katie Holmes is the new face of Bobbi Brown; a Nicki Minaj housewares line may be coming soon + more
Milly is collaborating with Banana Republic on a “a very positive, happy collection,” (according to designer Michelle Smith) of womenswear and menswear that launches this May. (StyleBistro) Katie Holmes gets gorgeous as first ever celebrity face for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.(Philly.com) Tom Ford will invite bloggers and photographers to his first “regular, real” runway show at […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Opening Ceremony launches handbags; images from the NARS x Andy Warhol collection; U.S. Open designer tennis balls; DSW Glass Slipper Collection + Azealia Banks debuts Yung Rapunxel lipstick with MAC
Opening Ceremony debuts line of handbags – Just in time for fall, Opening Ceremony’s handbag collection launches with five styles – each named after the store’s different locations. There’s the OC LA front-buckle messenger, OC NY, a larger messenger, the OC Tokyo, a rectangular over-the-shoulder purse, the OC Ace, a saddle bag, and the Pop-Up […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Janelle Monae models for CoverGirl; Olympian Gabby Douglas meets with Ted Gibson; J.Crew’s “We Know You’re Out There” campaign; Jin Soon Choi launches The Lacquer Line + H&M’s debuts David Beckham statues
Janelle Monae is the newest face of CoverGirl – Just last week we told you that P!nk was named the newest face of CoverGirl. And it seems like they’re really into singers this season, as they also just named Janelle Monae as a CoverGirl. Her her ad campaign features her dressed in her signature black-and-white […] Read More »
The fashionable marriage of two cool little sisters: Solange Knowles models for Madewell
Beyonce’s ultra-cool, ultra-stylish lil sis, Solange, has just been named as the face of J.Crew‘s sister brand, Madewell. The singer, DJ, style star, & Next model is mixing and matching prints in Madewell’s fall 2012 campaign, “Mix Well. Madewell.” You may remember that Solange is practically besties with J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons, (whose style we […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Victoria Beckham’s eyewear collection; Calypso Loves Dannijo jewelry; Kardashian Kurves launches at Sears; Judith Leiber’s brand new Overture bags + Pink is newest face of CoverGirl
Victoria Beckham partners with Cutler & Gross to launch a line of eyewear – Victoria Beckham adds another collection to her namesake brand. The designer will soon introduce a six-piece collection of eyeglasses, handcrafted in Italy, that includes aviators, rectangular shapes and unisex options. Each style will be available in several colors with a price tag of $410. […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty + celeb news roundup: Jonathan Adler designs fashion accessories; Beverly Johnson partners with Frederick’s of Hollywood; L’Oreal previews Project Runway Makeup Collection; Gucci’s GG Flag Collection for UNICEF + Lia Sophia Launches ‘Sisters’ Line
Interior designer Jonathan Adler designs wearable accessories – Known for his bold color and geometric print home décor, Jonathan Adler is diving into the fashion world with a full-fledged accessories collection consisting of approximately 300 pieces, including handbags, belts, scarves, hats and small leather goods. (Elle) Supermodel Beverly Johnson partners with Frederick’s of Hollywood – […] Read More »