British GQ editor Alex Blimes thinks Beth Ditto is hardly more than a fat lesbian, unworthy of all the attention she's getting in the fashion world. [The Cut]
In Karl Lagerfeld news, he had this to say about Heidi Klum and Seal: "I am no dermatologist but I wouldn't want his skin. Mine looks better than his. He is covered in craters." Ouch. But, his teddy bear is now available for just $1,000! You can bet Seal won't be purchasing. [Sun UK] and [Racked]
Joseph Abboud got his name back. After settling a two year old legal battle, the designer can now use his name in association with his menswear line, Jaz. [WWD]
How exactly do you pronounce Thierry Mugler and other foreign designer names? The Moment gives you tools so you don't look like a fashion fool. [The Moment]
Scarlett Johansson may be the face of Mango's women's line, but for their menswear campaign they chose Max Irons. That would be the son of British actor Jeremy. [WWD]
This little sit down at Il Cantinori with Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs is too cute. [Style]
So rumors in Europe are still flurrying that the Karl/Elbaz/Chanel/Lanvin rumors actually have some validity. Breath -- bated! [Fashionologie]
The dust has settled at Interview, and it appears that Fabien Baron is back at the helm as editorial director. [Fashionologie]
Gareth Pugh, along with, like, everyone else, won't show at Paris men's fashion week. [The Cut]
So...Hermés breeds their own crocodiles for their bags. Nothing makes a statement purse like a little added morbidity. [The Cut]
In Kanye West news: he shops at American Apparel with Amber Rose -- where they buy the same thing -- and blew off being Agyness Deyn's date for the Glamour fashion awards. Such a gentleman. [American Apparel] and [The Mirror UK]
In double, triple, even quadruple take news, uber-insider Diane Perent at A Shaded View on Fashion is reporting that Karl Lagerfeld is not renewing his contract at Chanel! And even crazier than the Kaiser bowing out is who's set to replace him: Lanvin's own Alber Elbaz!
So what happens to the beloved French label with the absence of Elbaz? Well, according to the last leg of this rumor, Olivier Theyskens, formerly of Nina Ricci, will take over at Lanvin. Mind-blowing? Yes. Though, of course, none of it has been entirely substantiated. Chances are that by the end of the day the dust will settle and answers will emerge.
UPDATE: Unable to contain themselves, The Cut went to straight to Chanel and Lanvin to question the validity of this meaty rumor, and when asked if Karl was in fact leaving with Elbaz as his successor, they were, not surprisingly met with a resounding "NO!"
Rumors are again afloat that Martin Margiela is leaving or has already left his Maison. Eventually, Mr. Margiela, publicity stunts just turn annoyances. [JC Report]
Next month's men's shows in Paris and Milan should be a bit more energetic than last season's dreary showing. A slew of new and old favorite designers will show and present collections, which will hopefully amp up both weeks. [WWD] via [The Cut]
Dolce & Gabbana won't ever do a diffusion line. When asked about the possibility of working with H&M
Stefano Gabbana responded "No, we don’t need to. That kind of exposure could be dangerous for us." [Telegraph UK]
Fashion types apparently love NYC's park-in-the-sky, The High Line. Calvin Klein is throwing a pary there this summer. Layman's would also probably love it if a) invited to CK's party or b) if they would open it to the public already. [WWD]
Marc and Lorenzo are finalizing their nuptials. The ceremony will likely take place in June in Provincetown, MA and the party not until December in St. Barts. [Cityfile]
Contrary to speculation, Jesus Luz will not appear alongside Madonna in her new Louis Vuitton ad. But, he is their friend... [The Cut]
What's with Karl Lagerfeld and his obsession with quirky female artists? First Beth Ditto and now he's tapped Lily Allen to star in the new Chanel handbag ad campaign. [WWD]
A day in the life of Steven Alan. Factoid: he can't sketch. His cats look like goats. [Fashionista]
Alber Elbaz, always good for a soundbite: "I don’t have children. I’m always pregnant, but I never had kids. Obviously I’ve never been through labor, but I think that having a collection is the closest thing to it." [Fashionologie]
Michael Kors wants Spanx for men. It could do a few bodies good. [The Cut]
Karl Lagerfeld has reportedly ditched model Brad Kroenig from his entourage. The new pretty face in tow? Baptiste Giabiconi, who Lagerfled shot for this month's French Vogue. [The Cut]
Up and coming Danish designer Christian Westphal will outfit Franz Ferdinand's next tour. The band can be already be seen in Westphal's designs on this month's cover of German publication Stern Magazine. [WWD]
One thing not to expect from Diane von Furstenberg? Menswear. Too bad. [WWD]
Berlin police officers have been banned from wearing certain labels due to Neo-Nazi associations. Off limits are Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, ACAB, Alpha Industries, Consdaple, Lonsdale, Pit Bull, Outlaw, Troublemaker, and Thor Steinar. The labels are, understandably, not happy with the bad publicity. [WWD]
The bane of the white shirt's existence is surely the yellow pit-stain left after washing. Here's how to get rid of it! [Fabsugar]
While it's not nearly as "what the hell?" as the Chanel Segway, why exactly is a Chanel guitar necessary? Chanel's Spring 2009 collection was said to be inspired by a painting by Marie Laurencin, a 20th century avant-garde artist who hung around with the likes of Guillaume Apollinaire and Pablo Picasso -- maybe it's the bohemian thing. In fact one of the models went down the runway in a floor-length ruffled print dress with the featured guitar slung over her shoulder. Flagrant triviality in fashion is one thing, but Segway plus guitar plus Karl Lagerfeld Barbies meets our quota for Chanel branding.
Barbie's 50th anniversary was eagerly celebrated in New York during Fashion Week, so it's no surprise that everyone's favorite, impossibly proportioned plastic woman would get equal treatment in Paris -- from Karl Lagerfeld, no less.
Starting this Monday through March 15th, the windows of Colette will be plastic-ered with Barbie and her man, played by model Baptiste Giabiconi. Both get styled high by Lagerfeld, with Barbie in everything from a wedding gown to a swimsuit to, of course, Chanel; and Baptiste looks like KL reincarnate -- chain, gloves, sunglasses and all.
If you miss the windows, the whole exhibition will be on view in the Colette gallery until the 28th. Feel free to remember fondly those days as child spent making Barbie fabulous and wishing Ken was anatomically correct.
Justin Timberlake is bringing acid-wash jeans back in his new William Rast collection. He claims it's part of "what American fashion should be." We love his WR collection, but this has us seriously worried. [WWD] via [The Cut]
Karl Lagerfeld hates the internet. He claims it doesn't give consumers "the unique feel and sophistication of luxury materials, refined tailoring and extraordinary attention to detail found in luxury fashion." True, good sir, but it does give us Stylelist. [WSJ]
Care to see fashion's finest in the last minutes of collection prep? Doesn't seem as hectic as we imagined. [WWD]
Tim Gunn is doing red carpet coverage for ABC. Fierce fashion judgment and a vocabulary to match? He's going to be the best part of the awards this season! [Variety]
Male models stripping! Need we say more? [The Cut]
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