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The Scoop on Stella McCartney: 2012's Designer of the Year

05/21/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Back in the ‘60s and ’70s when you heard the name “McCartney” your mind went immediately to one person, and one person only. Paul McCartney is still as widely known today as he was back in the Beatlemania years, and he’s built a legacy in more ways than one. Today, his daughter Stella is a rock star in her own right— the luxury designer’s fashion house is home to three labels that include a lingerie line, a skincare line, and perfume— all of which were established before she was even 40! ... (Read More)

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Trend Watch: Luxury Labels Tailor Deals with Film Industry

05/16/2013 by James Rothaar

With the opening of the Cannes Film Festival last week, the buzz circulating from screening room to screening room is of fashion in the films. High fashion houses are looking to align with filmmakers in an attempt to create a new stage to show off their fanciful apparel. The industry is beginning to stray from the catwalks with the ambition to be featured in major movies. ... (Read More)

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10 Reasons Why David Beckham Will Be Just Fine After Retirement

05/16/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Football star and worldwide icon David Beckham announced his retirement this morning, and as sad at it is that the athlete is bowing out after more than a decade on the professional field, we have a feeling this isn't the last we'll be seeing of old Becks. Thanks to his athletic skill, dashing good looks and business savvy, Beckham has become one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, and nearly every brand wants a piece of that (who doesn't?). We're hopeful that we'll be seeing more of ... (Read More)

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Good Samaritan Seeks to "Rebrand" Abercrombie & Fitch

05/15/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

A YouTube video is going viral today that has eyebrows raised, in a good way. Greg Karber is an Average Joe who, like many people, has a problem with Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries’ idea that certain demographics should not wear the Abercrombie label. Under Jeffries’ direction, aside from not offering women’s size large clothes, Abercrombie has rules for only hiring employees who meet a certain standard in terms of attractiveness. These practices and Jeffries’ idea that Abercrombie is onl ... (Read More)

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10 Stunning Campaign Photos Featuring Angelina Jolie

05/14/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Angelina Jolie has won a plethora of awards for the roles she's played over the years. But acting talents aside, the stunning mother of six also holds various titles for her looks. She's been named the world's "most beautiful" or "sexiest woman" by various media outlets, including Vogue in 2002, Esquire in 2004, American FHM and British Harper's Bazaar in 2005, People and Hello! in 2006, Empire in 2007, and Vanity Fair in 2009. As one of the best-known celebrities, a 2006 global industry survey ... (Read More)

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Carey Mulligan Through the Years: The Actress's Most Stunning Photo Shoots

05/03/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

The hype surrounding this week's release of Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby is undeniable. Aside from the glamorous fashion, toe-tapping music and glitzy jewels that are sure to be seen in this talked about film, another thing we can't wait to see is British actress Carey Mulligan's performance as the temptress, Daisy Buchanan. In anticipation of the film's release, we've put together a slideshow of the actress's most stunning photo shoots and spreads that document her rise to fame over the last ... (Read More)

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Keira Knightley Gets the Role of a Lifetime

04/30/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Keira Knightley might have just debuted in her biggest role to date… and we’re not talking about Anna Karenina. The stunning Brit beauty just took on the fashion world’s most prestigious character: none other than Miss Coco Chanel. Following in the footsteps of other actresses like Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Tautou who have also previously channeled the luxury fashion icon, Knightley embodies the legendary designer in a fashion film directed by Karl Lagerfeld. ... (Read More)

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Former Prada Employee Fights Against Discrimination in the Luxury Workplace

04/26/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

All in the name of fashion? One former Prada employee doesn’t think so. Rina Bovrisse, an ex-staffer of the luxury brand, has a long and bumpy history with Prada, where she started working just after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City. ... (Read More)

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Bump Style: Pregnant Celebrities Who Know How to Dress

04/23/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Spring is here, love is in the air, and Mother’s Day is right around the corner. In honor of this blooming season (in more ways than one,) we thought we’d spotlight past and present expecting mothers in Hollywood and their best style choices. Because as we all know, having a baby bump is a huge fashion statement and practically like having a built-in luxury accessory. Here are some Hollywood moms who really know what they’re doing when it comes to dressing a pregnant belly. Take notes, ladies. ... (Read More)

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Mango Banks on Zara-Inspired Apparel

04/19/2013 by Nicolle Monico

As a clothing retailer, when you look around your offices and even your own employees aren’t wearing your brand, then it may mean a time to change things up. Taking a shot at more casual wear, Spanish retailer, Mango, has done just that with a fresh line of apparel at a 20 percent price cut. ... (Read More)

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Diane Kruger New Face of Chanel Beauty

04/19/2013 by Nicolle Monico

Sure, describing Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld as a “godfather” figure is something most of us can only do while playing out our fashion fantasies. Diane Kruger, however, has been fortunate to have met Lagerfeld at the age of 16 and has continued a close friendship with him; appearing in ads for Chanel handbags and fragrance lines. ... (Read More)

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The Scoop on Marc Jacobs: His Drug Use, Dream Job, and Everything in Between

04/15/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

You’ve heard of Marc Jacobs, obviously— his name has been sprinkled throughout nearly every fashionista’s closet since the early ‘90s. Best known for his eponymous label Marc Jacobs, his diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs, and his 16-plus year reign as creative director at Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs has become a household name for fashion-forward men and women alike. With a significant rise to fame over the last couple of decades, you’d think that the designer has it all. But truth be told, Jaco ... (Read More)

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Karl Lagerfeld's 5 Harshest Statements

03/25/2013 by Annalisa Solari

There are many adjectives you could use to describe the infamous Karl Lagerfeld: "innovative," "chic," "terrifying"— but "thoughtful" and "courteous" probably don't come to mind. Admittedly outspoken, this fashion designer clearly refuses to filter his thoughts when it comes to media interviews, and while this continually gets him into trouble with the public, it seems as though the catty designer has no intention of stopping. Here, we have compiled a list of some of Karl's most jaw-dropping and ... (Read More)

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5 Unexpected Runway Moments from Fashion's Top Designers

03/19/2013 by Annalisa Solari

One would think that with its intricate details, flamboyant hues and avant-garde designs, haute couture is pretty hard to upstage. As we've come to learn over the years, this simply isn't the case and luxury designers have taken it upon themselves to turn their runway shows into theatrical demonstrations. Once a designer is established enough, anything goes, and season after season they try to outdo eachother in extravagance and shock factor. Here we have compiled a list of five jaw-dropping mom ... (Read More)

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Mila Kunis Becomes Gemfields Brand Ambassador for Latest Starring Role

03/19/2013 by Nicolle Keogh

Mila Kunis has been all over the place these last few years — after her memorable performance in 2010’s Black Swan, the Ukrainian beauty has booked a ton of other gigs, both on-screen and off. Most recently, she’s making celebrity news for becoming the new brand ambassador for luxury jewelry brand Gemfields. ... (Read More)