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January 2016

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5 Celebrity-Designed Fashion Collections That Failed Miserably

Jan 31, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

With unlimited funds, designers on speed dial and an entire army of stylists on rotation, celebrities are arguably some of the most fashionable people in the world. But just because Rihanna won a CFDA Fashion Icon Award, doesn’t mean that she can design a collection. Many stars we consider to be sartorial heroes can’t actually design anything.... Read More

Fairy Tale Fashion Takes Over The Museum at FIT

Jan 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

From now until April 16, 2016, the Museum at FIT will be presenting Fairy Tale Fashion, an exhibit that tells the story of beloved classics through high fashion. The installation will feature over 80 pieces that portray characters from 15 different literary fables, from Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen to Charles Perrault’s Little Red Riding Hood.... Read More

Really, Really Ridiculously Good-Looking Derek Zoolander Lands Vogue Cover With Penelope Cruz

Jan 15, 2016  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Really, really ridiculously good-looking supermodel Derek Zoolander has just landed the cover of Vogue. Actor Ben Stiller, who plays the title character of the upcoming film Zoolander 2, and his co-star Penelope Cruz, grace the cover of the February issue, flashing us that iconic Blue Steel face. Shot by Annie Leibovitz, the accompanying spread features Zoolander posing with some of the biggest names in fashion.... Read More

Report: Hermès Birkin Bags Are Better Investment Than Stock or Gold

Jan 14, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

We never thought our obsession with bags would amount to anything much (except for a killer closet)—until Baghunter published a study concluding that Birkin bags were a better investment than gold or the stock market. Researchers showed that in the Birkin’s 35 year history, the value of the bag has increased by more than 500 percent, with an annual increase of 14.2 percent.... Read More

Is Hedi Slimane Leaving Saint Laurent? YSL in Talks With Anthony Vaccarello To Helm House

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Could Hedi Slimane be leaving Saint Laurent? After the departure of Raf Simons from Dior and Alber Elbaz from Lanvin, it seems that YSL may be the next French brand without a creative director. Since Slimane took over in 2012, he’s changed the look of the house, more than doubled the brand’s revenue and, most famously, dropped Yves from the name—but rumors suggest that his reign may soon be coming to an end.... Read More

NFL & CFDA Design 50 Footballs for Super Bowl 50

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

This season, the NFL and CFDA have joined together to create CFDA + NFL Super Bowl 50, a capsule collection of bespoke footballs celebrating the anniversary of the game.... Read More

Golden Globes 2016: See the Best Behind-the-Scenes Instagram Moments from Our Favorite Celebrities

Jan 12, 2016  |   Contributor: JL Staff

The Golden Globes have come and gone, and we loved this year's red carpet dresses, but the best moments of the night didn’t end there. After-parties are where stars get to let loose and just be themselves. Whether it was Selena Gomez casually chatting up Brad Pitt or Kate Bosworth puckering up with her bestie, we loved seeing all our favorite celebs hanging out and being fabulous together.... Read More

Karl Lagerfeld Accused of Hiding Over €20 million From French Government in Tax Fraud Scheme

Jan 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Karl Lagerfeld— one of fashion’s most lauded designers—is currently suspected of hiding more than €20 million (approx. $21.8 million) from the French tax authorities. On Wednesday, the French publication L'Express reported that for the past six years, the couturier has been withholding earnings on a number of side projects including his freelance photography work and his hotel and residence collaborations.... Read More

Chelsea Clinton Wants to Ride Bikes With You for $2,700 on January 27

Jan 5, 2016  |   Contributor: JL Staff

This month, Chelsea Clinton is joining in on her mom’s presidential fundraising campaign by jumping onto a stationary bike. As a part of a Clinton’s recent fundraising tour, the former First Daughter will be hosting a special SoulCycle class at the Warren Street location in Tribeca, on January 27.... Read More

Richemont Accused of Selling Net-a-Porter to Yoox for Less Than $2.16 Billion Estimated Value

Jan 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Last spring, Net-a-Porter and Yoox announced that the two luxury e-commerce sites would merge into the new Yoox Net-a-Porter Group conglomerate. Those in the know have been tight-lipped about details of the merger, but as one of the biggest company sales of the year, it’s been the topic of a lot of market buzz.... Read More