Grazias Paula Reed appointed Harvey Nichols' fashion director

Grazia 's style director Paula Reed has been appointed group fashion director of Harvey Nichols. Reed has held her position weekly glossy Grazia since its launch in 2005 and has become a prominent fixture in the fashion world, often appearing on television...

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Watch: Inside Jason Wu's atelier

He was catapulted into the spotlight when America's First Lady, Michelle Obama, wore one of his gowns to presidential inauguration ceremony in 2009. Since then, Wu's label has gone from strength to strength, quickly establishing him as a designer to make a date with every New York Fashion Week. Having added the likes of Hollywood starlets Emma Stone, Michelle Williams, January Jones to his celebrity dressing portfolio, there is no stopping the Taiwanese-born designer. Wu let the...

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Mary-Kate Olsen Spent Some Quality Time With Olivier Sarkozys Daughter

Looks like the reported lovebirds were left unbothered by commentary from Sarkozy's ex-wife, who previously dubbed the their relationship "grotesque." Olsen, who is said to be dating the 42-year-old Olivier, went for a stroll in the West Village last week with the managing director of the Carlyle Group and one of his daughters. According...

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Florence Welch Quotes Kate Moss; Science Says Stripes Make You Look Fat

• Of the loss of privacy as a celebrity, Florence Welch said: "Like going to the park and then seeing yourself in the papers two days later — it gives you a bit of a funny feeling ... But it's not really my place to complain. Like Kate Moss said: 'Never explain, never complain.'" [Radio Times via Vogue UK] • An amateur scientist figured out...

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Bonjour Tristesse: Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis Are No Longer

Depp's publicist told Entertainment Tonight that the two have "amicably separated" after fourteen years together, adding, "Please respect their privacy and, more importantly, the privacy of their children." We'd offer Johnny a shoulder to cry on; however, he tends not to show up when fashion folk are around. But if either of them needs anything...

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Look at the Royal Ascot Fashion Police in Their Smart Purple Outfits

As promised, 30 employees lined the entrances to the horse races, ready to hand out free fascinators, pashminas, and ties to attendees who broke this year's new dress code. The fashion police themselves wore purple dresses with matching cropped jackets and feathered hats, black pumps, badges that read "Dress Code Assistant," and expressions...

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Slideshow: Julianne Moore, Ginnifer Goodwin, Christina Hendricks, and More at the Critics Choice Television Awards

The Critics’ Choice Television Awards took place in Beverly Hills last night, coaxing some of TV's heavy hitters into pretty dresses and onto the red carpet. Because it's a fairly relaxed event — not even close to awards season and mostly an industry affair — attendees gussied themselves up, but not overly so. Stars like Christina...

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Erin Wasson Meshed Around

Erin Wasson wore a gown from Etro's fall 2012 collection to the premiere of her movie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter at AMC Loews Lincoln Square in New York City last night. She accessorized with Chopard jewelry. What do you think of the mix of mesh and print? Does the look come together? Or does it make you want to slump in your chair with...

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Marisa Miller Is Pregnant

img alt="Marisa Miller shooting Victoria's Secret swimwear at Flamands Beach, St Barthelemy, in the Caribbean. Pictured: Marisa Miller Ref: SPL70700 190109 Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com " src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_um4fn_Yvpj85Dw6juDaCklvkVffDCKbnbuCyu8ZBZG9bwdsT_D77oY94GRPo-ztcNV-ms7K81YQZpFdvEmrxrEBb2D3uG6Fddry3SImvGTM3ZLAiEQVK7Yiiv2B1x3AQtZDvGc5VeFCbtyhzb4GpwmPwl9d-oFK2j5IGBy6ou6uSQ=s0-d"...

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Joan Juliet Buck Doesnt Write for Vogue Anymore

Joan Juliet Buck, who told NPR in April that her Vogue profile of Syria's first lady, Asma al-Assad, came about because the subject "was extremely thin and very well-dressed and therefore, qualified to be in Vogue," was quietly dropped from the magazine's masthead back in February, according to WWD. A spokeswoman for the magazine was...

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Michelle Obama Flew to Chicago Wearing a Floral Skirt

Michelle Obama flew to Chicago on Friday night with the president and their daughters — their first trip home as a family in two years. Michelle wore a tank top with a black-and-white floral skirt to make the trip to the Windy City, where the Obamas attended the wedding of White House adviser Valerie Jarrett's daughter. See the first lady's...

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Schiaparelli Is Staffing Up

Diego Della Valle continues to gear up for Schiaparelli's big, expensive relaunch this fall by hiring Camilla Schiavone as the company's CEO, according to WWD. Schiavone comes from L’Oréal, where she worked as brand manager for the company's fragrance division, making her a good fit for Schiaparelli's initial emphasis...

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A Penny for Your Thoughts About This Elizabeth Banks Ensemble

Elizabeth Banks wore a metallic dress from J. Mendel's fall 2012 collection to the premiere of her latest movie, People Like Us, at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Friday. She accessorized with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, drop earrings, and a black clutch. Do you appreciate the dress's daring silhouette? Or are you currently making the same...

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Louis Vuittons Hangover Part II Lawsuit Was Dismissed

Back in December, Louis Vuitton filed a trademark suit against Warner Bros. for featuring fake Louis Vuitton luggage in The Hangover Part II (which Zach Galifianakis calls "Lewis Vuitton," har har). Warner Bros. not only refused to share any profits from the movie with Vuitton, but also turned down Vuitton's request that they alter the...

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Cat Marnell on Jane Pratt, Her Book, and Splitting From xoJane.com

Talking to infamous editor Cat Marnell, known for ruthlessly honest, intelligent writing about beauty and, by proxy, her own drug addiction, is a surreal experience. She's clever, candid, funny, and says that she's on speed a few minutes into our conversation. "I'm always on drugs," she repeats unapologetically. Marnell announced...

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Exclusive First Look: Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss Cover July W

W put Joan Smalls and Karlie Kloss on their two July covers, hailing them both as "The New Face of Fashion." In the corresponding interview, Kloss discusses her height (6 foot, 1 inch in her bare feet): "I'm eight inches taller than the average person walking down the street. I'm somewhat in my own cloud," she explains. "Every time I...

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Did Anna Wintour Veto Sarah Jessica Parkers Furniture?

Sarah Jessica Parker's brownstone was deep-cleaned and rearranged before President Obama's apparently wine-soaked visit last night, and some furniture was banished to storage to make room for all 50 guests. Now the Post reports that Anna Wintour saw to it personally that some specific pieces got the boot. Says an unnamed source, "Anna...

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Heres What Michelle Wore to the Obama Fund-raiser Last Night

Michelle Obama wore a belted navy cocktail dress to the much anticipated fund-raiser for her husband hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour at Parker's West Village townhouse in New York City last night. She accessorized with a silk bolero, black pumps, and a patent leather handbag. Earlier in the day, she stepped out in a floral...

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On-the-Street Beauty Road Test: FACE Stockholm for J.Crew Lipsticks

FACE Stockholm has teamed up with J.Crew (you know, the company whose creative director, Jenna Lyons, once paired camo-print pants and a sparkly top) to collaborate on some makeup. This time (they've done nail polishes together before), their beauty spawn is a couple of lipsticks — Chili Flake (a bold, orange-red) and French Martini (a sheer...

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Cindy Barshop Hopes Teens Will Bring Her Waxing Kits to Sleep-Away Camp

Former Real Housewives cast member Cindy Barshop, champion of the Vajewel and owner of Completely Bare waxing salons, is launching a line of at-home waxing kits sold at CVS. So, instead of suffering the indignity of paying a stranger to rip hair off your vagina, you can just do it yourself in your own living room with a bottle of tequila...

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Leandra Medine Chooses Cline Bags Over Wedding Cake

Blogger Leandra Medine got married in New York yesterday, but whether she had a cake remains a mystery — even to her: "Cake? I’m not even sure there is a cake," she told WWD. "Do you know how many Celine bags I could buy for that cake?" Via: Leandra Medine Chooses Cline Bags Over Wedding Cake ...

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Dolce & Gabbana Childrenswear Launch; Kim Kardashians LUomo Vogue Cover Drops

• Dolce & Gabbana's debut childrenswear collection will be in stores come July. [WWD] • And now, the moment you've been waiting for: Kim Kardashian's July/August cover of L'Uomo Vogue has hit the Internet. [Vogue.it] • Christian Louboutin issued the following statement regarding its red-sole lawsuit loss to Zara: "Recent commentary in...

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Video: See a Bunch of Wedding Disasters Just in Time for Wedding Season

Every bride hopes for a perfect wedding day, but when you combine a nervous wreck, a white dress, and loads of money, shit happens. If there's a long train, it's going to be stepped on and will subsequently tear; meanwhile, any red wine in the vicinity will wind up down the bodice. With all of the heightened emotions surrounding the big day, a slap (or several) to the face may be in order, provided the bride's not having a complete and utter panic attack. Finally, not to get all gross on you, but who can find the strength to properly...

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Slideshow: Street Style From Londons Graduate Fashion Week

From Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Vivienne Westwood to the more experimental looks of club kids, punks, and mods, Britain consistently produces some of the most interesting fashion in the world. And each year, more than 30 universities and fashion programs from all over the United Kingdom convene in London to present their top...

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Sarah Jessica Parker Is Getting Her Furniture, Tchotchkes Back This Very Moment

Regardless of Anna Wintour's involvement, Sarah Jessica Parker had to move a crapload of furniture, housewares, and "tchotchkes" out of her West Village brownstone in preparation for President Obama's fund-raising dinner last night. We watched her belongings get whisked away on Tuesday, and we have evidence that they're being...

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Herms Praises French Police for Busting International Crime Ring That Included Herms Employees

The company called itself "very satisfied with the efficient and diligent collaboration established with the national gendarmerie" that already saw two staffers fired and a dozen more people arrested yesterday after police found an atelier stocked with leather skins, WWD reports. The crime ring did at least $22 million in sales producing...

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Tom Ford on Why He Fell Off the Runway-Show Bandwagon

"When you do a runway show you have to amp things up in a way so that they read from a great distance — so that they are designed for photography rather than for a consumer ... And what I wanted to do was create clothes for real people," he told Grazia's Paula Reed. (Real people like Beyoncé and Julianne Moore, of course.) "I think that's...

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Hailee Steinfeld Got Something on Her Shirt

Hailee Steinfeld wore a white top with a large floral appliqué and matching pants from Prabal Gurung's fall 2012 collection to the Young Hollywood Awards in L.A. last night. She accessorized with a black and gold clutch and Brian Atwood heels. Does this outfit seem too old for the teenage actress? Or do you think it's a refreshing change...

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Man Dresses to Impress for Robbing Banks

Fashion-forward Cornell Neilly, 21, wore a plaid Burberry button-down and black cap to two of the fourteen banks he held up over the last few months, bringing home $8,500. According to the Post, Neilly "confessed after his arrest that he needed the cash to fuel his shopping addiction, law-enforcement sources" said. For his arraignment yesterday,...

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Zoe Saldana Already Wore Pre-Fall

Zoe Saldana wore an embellished sweater and cropped green pants from Louis Vuitton's pre-fall 2012 collection to an event hosted by Persol at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City last night. She accessorized with Louis Vuitton cap-toe pumps. Does this outfit seem like a party on top but a snooze on the bottom? Or do you think the...

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Last Chance at YSL; Free Consultations at Sephora

EVENTS • Indulge in a complimentary consultation at Benefit's POREfessional Event at Sephora and snag a limited edition gift. Friday; 597 Fifth Ave., nr. 48th St., (212-980-6534); 12–7. Saturday; 555 Broadway, nr. Prince St., (212-625-1309); 12–7. Through 6/16. Via: Tomorrows Events and Sales: Last Chance at YSL; Free Consultations at Sephora ...

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Daphne Guinness Looks Uncomfortable Even While Napping

Daphne Guinness took a load off backstage at yesterday's Graduate Fashion Week gala finale in London, where she was serving as a judge. We're not sure what's most impressive about this photo: that she has the ability to nap while sitting on a hard cement floor in heel-less McQueen shoes or that she had no qualms about smushing her...

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Gisele Is Still the Worlds Highest-Paid Model, Making $45 Million in the Past Year

No news here. Move along. Via: Gisele Is Still the Worlds Highest-Paid Model, Making $45 Million in the Past Year ...

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Mad Men Fashion Recap: Peggy's Power Suits

Last night's Mad Men finale was a poetic conclusion to an explosive season, and the outfits were a nice mix of new (Peggy) and old (Joan). Marie made a good showing in her trim monochromatic dresses and skirt-suits during her visit for "Easter " (actually, Roger Sterling), while Megan hit a new low by staggering around drunkenly in lacy floral...

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Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to Reportedly Stand Trial for Tax Evasion

Turns out a Milan judge accepted the prosecutors' appeal after the designers' previous tax-evasion case was dismissed last year. According to Reuters, Gabbana tweeted on Friday, "Everyone knows that we haven't done anything." Today, he retweeted this message posted by his brand's in-house blog: "Madonna boob flashes and rumours about filming...

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Americans Spend Less on Clothes, Own More Than Ever

According to a new book by Elizabeth Cline, Overdressed, Americans spend a lower percentage of their income than ever on apparel (an average of $1,700 a year, per household), but own more clothing items than previous generations. In other words, our closets are bursting with cheap crap, but we knew that already. Via: Americans...

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Adam Kimmel to Take a Year Off

The menswear designer plans to put his label on hold after his fall 2012 collection ships, WWD reports. In a statement, Kimmel said he will "use this time to enrich my vision, spend time with my family, and explore a number of creative arenas that have interested me while I'm still young." We'd rather be kicking it with Leelee Sobieski, too....

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Christian Louboutin Loses Another Red-Sole Lawsuit, This Time in France

A French judge ruled in favor of Zara last week in a lawsuit filed by Christian Louboutin regarding his red-sole trademark, according to WWD. The suit began in 2011, when Louboutin tried to bar Zara from selling a particular pair of $70 red-soled heels because they might create "consumer confusion." The judge  initially sided with the...

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New Fall Ad Campaigns: Louis Vuitton, DSquared2, Giorgio Armani, and More

Louis Vuitton’s fall 2012 campaign travels back to its runway show with models Mackenzie Drazan, Julia Nobis, Ros Georgiou, and more, shot by Steven Meisel aboard a train. Mert Alas and Marcus Pigott team up with stylist Katie Grand for the DSquared2 ads starring Daphne Groeneveld, and the prolific photography duo also lens Giorgio Armani's...

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See Bill Butterworths Photos From Times Squares Grittier Yesteryear

Before tourists lounged in concrete "parks" in the middle of Broadway, Times Square was the provenance of b-boys, pimps, and trannies, all of which have been captured in The Forty Deuce: The Times Square Photographs of Bill Butterworth by Beatriz and Hilton Arial Ruiz, published by powerHouse Books. The collection of candid portraits from...

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The Cut Works Out With Simon Doonan

Don't be fooled by Simon Doonan's petite stature: The man is a weight-slinging, iron-pumping machine, and he works out religiously as part of his daily schedule. For the first installment of our new fitness feature, "The Cut Works Out With ...", we tagged along with the Barneys creative ambassador at Crunch on a recent rainy morning to see how he maintains his physique. No sooner had he arrived in his sunglasses and snug Ed Hardy tee, a fanny-pack slung around his waist, when he bopped over to the elliptical and began pumping away while...

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Ukraine to Get Its Very Own Vogue

The glossy will go to print in the country within the next year, marking the twentieth edition of the magazine. Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive officer Jonathan Newhouse said, "Kiev is booming, and there is a strong market demand for luxury products and the experience Vogue can offer the reader." And you certainly can't...

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Jessica Chastain Found the Silver Lining

Jessica Chastain wore an embellished and partially sheer dress from Marios Schwab's fall 2012 collection to last night's 66th annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. She accessorized with peep-toe heels by Giuseppe Zanotti. The actress isn't exactly known for taking red-carpet risks — did this one pay off? Or is this...

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Lunchtime Beauty Q&A: Which Beauty Balm Is the Best?

Welcome to our new lunchtime beauty post, where I'll give real, non-cheesy solutions to your cosmetic queries. No topic is too weird, petty, or gross. My job is to help you look the way you want, regardless of what that means. Judging by the sheer volume of questions that I've been bombarded with since my arrival, Cut staffers have been beauty-deprived....

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Is Anna Wintour Angling for an Ambassador Post in London?

An article in Saturday’s Guardian mused that Anna Wintour might be rewarded with a political appointment in return for all the money she’s raising for Obama’s reelection campaign. Namely, that she’d be named the U.S. ambassador in England, a post that’s expected to open up later this year. At first blush, the possibility of Wintour leaving...

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Now Youll Finally Know: What Would Tory Burch Do?

Tory Burch replaces Rachel Roy as a monthly advice columnist for July's InStyle magazine, where she'll help readers solve pressing conundrums like what kind of purse to get if you're a 35-year-old mother of two. (According to WWD, Burch recommends Céline’s $3,250 Trapeze bag.) She also says that caftans are great for women with...

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Advanced Style Gets Funding for Documentary; Lane Crawford to Partner With J.Crew in China

• Ari Seth Cohen, who runs the street-style blog Advanced Style, raised $35,000 to help him complete the production of a documentary on the well-dressed older ladies of New York City. [Velvet Roper] • Hong Kong–based chain Lane Crawford will sell a "curated selection" of J.Crew's clothing, shoes, and accessories starting in October. [WWD]...

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Diane Von Furstenberg Will Be Your CFDA President Until at Least 2014

"In a move that trumps even Michael Bloomberg's third term as New York City mayor," WWD writes, DvF is now going into her fourth term as the group's leader, with the Council of Fashion Designers of America's board extending her tenure for the second time. She will oversee the 427 designers, including 26 new members who were approved last...

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Free Classes at SLT Yoga; Discounts at PONO

EVENTS • SLT Yoga is hosting a day of complimentary yoga classes, where you can get nutritional advice from experts, munch on treats from Organic Avenue and the Soft Serve Fruit Co., and score freebies at the giveaway table. Walk-ins are welcome, but to reserve a spot, go to Sltyoga.com. 37 W. 57th St., nr. 6th Ave., seventh fl.; (212) 355-3014. Via: Tomorrows Events and Sales: Free Classes at SLT Yoga; Discounts at PONO ...

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Kate Middleton Put It in Neutral

Kate Middleton wore a gray Katherine Hooker coat over a silk Jenny Packham dress to the wedding of Prince William's cousin Emily McCorquodale to James Hutt in Lincolnshire, England, on Saturday. She accessorized with her signature patent leather L.K. Bennett pumps, an eggshell clutch, and a beige fascinator. See her complete outfit in...

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H&M Said to Collaborate With Margiela on Holiday Collection

H&M is rumored to be collaborating with Paris-based fashion house Maison Martin Margiela for a holiday collection, reports WWD. Famous for its avant-garde, deconstructed look — the spring 2012 show had one model walking down the runway holding a satin sheet around herself — Margiela has been designed by an in-house team since its Belgian...

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Best Bet: Natori Bengal Beach Towel

One of the best parts of summer is hitting the beach. Rather than bringing along a cumbersome chair, pack this plush and oversize towel by Natori. Made from 100 percent cotton, it's soft to the touch and can withstand the stress of multiple machine washings. And with an eye-catching graphic print, it'll be impossible to lose track of your...

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To Discuss: Marc Jacobs and Harry Louiss Contrasting Hairdos

Marc Jacobs brought Harry Louis, his reported Brazilian porn star boyfriend, to all sorts of events around New York this week (here they are at last night's amfAR gala, for example). As we can all attest, it's been rough hair weather lately — humid, with lots of scattered showers and thunderstorms — so it's understandable that they've...

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Jennifer Aniston Put Her Left Leg Out

Jennifer Aniston wore a white dress by Burberry to the 2012 AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Shirley MacLaine at Sony Pictures Studios in California yesterday. She accessorized with a Valentino clutch. Doesn't this dress look like what would happen if Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow's Oscar dresses mated and had a baby? Happy...

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Remembering Nolan Miller: The Best of Dynasty Through the Years

Since its heyday, Dynasty has become synonymous with eighties power-dressing. We'll take pretty much any excuse to celebrate the unapologetically flashy outfits that costume designer Nolan Miller was best known for, but in the wake of his death this week, we honor his work with a survey of Dynasty's most memorable looks. His garments...

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