Karl Lagerfeld Insults Pippa Middleton’s Face
Karl Lagerfeld has done it again— the iconic luxury designer best known for his notable work with some of fashion’s elite like Chloe, Fendi, and Chanel, has managed to make another insult towards a public figure. This time, the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, Pippa, is the victim.
T By Alexander Wang Campaign Features Rising Hip Hop Star
Azealia Banks is now the star of luxury designerAlexander Wang’s T line, officially putting a face to the voice that dominated the fashion world last season when her debut single “212” became a hit at fashion week shows.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Pay $400,000 for Hamptons Vacation Rental
How many people do you know who could drop $400,000 for a month of luxury vacation? We know at least two: Beyoncé and Jay-Z have reportedly rented a 31,000-square-foot house for the month of August with that price tag.
Supermodels Join Naomi Campbell Reality Show as Judges
If you’re a fan of both luxury fashion and reality TV, you’ll love this: Oxygen Media has confirmed that models Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha will be joining as judges on supermodel Naomi Campbell on her new reality show.
Team USA Uniforms for Olympics Opening Ceremony Spark Outrage
With the 2012 Olympic Games just around the corner, it seems all anyone can talk about– even more than the sports themselves– is the anticipated fashion that will be worn at the Opening Ceremony this Friday. With the Olympics now considered the most fashionable sporting event of all time, the Opening Ceremony will feature team uniforms by luxury designers Stella McCartney (Team Great Britain), Giorgio Armani (Team Italy), and Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley (Team Jamaica).
Jimmy Choo Gets New CEO
Luxury fashion brand Jimmy Choo named Pierre Denis to post chief executive officer on Monday in a continued effort to expand the brand’s presence in Asia.
Lady Gaga Nude in LADY GAGA FAME Fragrance Campaign
Lady Gaga has become known worldwide for her outrageous fashion choices, but the newest campaign for her luxury fragrance LADY GAGA FAME has her wearing nothing at all; well nothing except tiny little men? The black and white ad shot by photographer Steven Klein shows Gaga laying on her side wearing a black mask, holding the perfume bottle and covered by little men climbing all over her body. The scent is being released under her own Haus Laboratories in collaboration with Coty and will be out in September 2012. According to the artist’s website, LADY GAGA FAME was created around three ideas: dark, sensual and light and it is supposedly the first ever black perfume that sprays clear.
Valentino Sold to Qatar Investment Firm for $858M
In recent fashion news, Mayhoola for Investments, a Qatari investment firm backed by a private investor group from the Middle Eastern monarchy, disclosed Thursday that it agreed to acquire Valentino Fashion Group SpA. The luxury designer brand had apparently been in trouble for some time.
Top Fashion Designers to be Featured in Holiday Collection at Neiman Marcus & Target
Deal-hunters and luxury brand shoppers on a budget have a reason to celebrate: this holiday season, luxury store Neiman Marcus will collaborate with Target to produce a limited-edition holiday collection with items created by 24 CFDA designers. The collection, which will be sold beginning Dec. 1, will be sold at all 1,763 Target stores and the 42 Neiman Marcus stores, as well as their online portals, target.com and neimanmarcus.com.
Rihanna Talks Sex and Music in Harper’s Bazaar August Issue
Rihanna always seems to be making news for her tumultuous love life, bold fashion choices and general ‘I don’t care’ attitude. As Harper Bazaar’s August 2012 cover girl, she opens up about those very things she’s known for and how she’s afraid to fall in love again following her infamous relationship with Chris Brown. Dressed in some of the best fashion designers’ duds including Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang and Stella McCartney, Rihanna shows off her eye-catching curves and a bit of her softer side.
