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Missoni Art Exhibit Takes a Closer Look at One Very Fashionable Family

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Fashion meets art: Missoni mosiac vase. Photo: EstorickCollection.com.

Not content to be known solely for its iconic zigzag dresses and famously skimpy bikinis, Missoni -- founded in 1953 by husband-and-wife team, Ottavio and Rosita -- is reaching out to the art world via an exhibition at the Estorick Collection in London.

Through September 20, the Italian art museum will host the installation "Workshop MIssoni: Dare to be Different," which will offer a bird's-eye view into the creative and technical process behind the Italian knitwear label, as well as a personal look at the Missoni family through personal works of art.

"We have always been interested in art, in its means of dialogue with fashion," says Luca Missoni, creative director of Missoni Sport and the menswear collection.

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Maria Sharapova Shows Off Light-Up Cell Phone Dress

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Maria Sharapova shows off the Bluetooth-enabled dress, left. Photo: Getty Images

Your dress is calling again! That's what you might hear if you wore the Sony-Ericsson Bluetooth-enabled dress.

Tennis star and Sony-Ericsson spokesperson Maria Sharapova showed off the tech-meets-fashion prototype this week in London. But don't get your hopes up: The dress was a one-off project by 20-year-old London College of Fashion student Georgie Davies.

Sony-Ericsson teamed up with the design school to explore the relationship between technology and fashion, and more than 80 students competed to have their design showcased in the front window display of iconic British retailer Liberty. (Having Sharapova "Vanna White" it can't hurt, either.)

According to Davies, she wanted to find a way to alert a person when their mobile phone rings in a noisy bar or club. The result? A cocktail dress made up of interactive scales, inspired by butterfly wings. When the phone rings, the dress subtly lights up, alerting the user that she has a call.

Would you wear something like this? Creative genius or fashion disaster? Tell us below in a comment.

Britney's Recession Shopping Spree

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Stars on a budget! Britney shops at the Gap in London. Photo: WENN.com

Even stars like Britney Spears are becoming price-conscious!

During a stop in London on her "Circus" tour, Daily Mail UK reports that the blonde (and toned) singer did some moderately priced damage at the Gap.

Clad in a coral cotton tank and brown velour pants, Spears looked relaxed as she emerged carrying two full bags from the retailer.

JustJared reports that the 27-year-old performer also dashed into Boots -- "The" drugstore in London -- for some zit cream. She popped into University Outfitters, a cheap and trendy UK retailer, as well.

Despite the heftier exchange rate (currently £1 pound is equal to $1.6 dollars), it looks like Britney is spending her dollars wisely by shopping at affordable stores.

But from the looks of the photo, we hope her purchases include a bra from GapBody!

Michelle Obama's Fashion Misstep?

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Fashion forward or fashion misstep? Michelle Obama rocks a quirky and colorful look in London. Photo: Jeff Moore, Landov

After donning an outfit strikingly similar to the one worn by Carla Bruni for the D-Day commemoration in France, Michelle Obama headed to London for a three-day tour.

And just when we thought Obama had covered the style spectrum, the First Lady threw us a curve ball with this madly layered ensemble.

She topped off a be-ribboned and multi-layered tunic (worn over black pants) with two of her signature J.Crew cardigans, then accessorized the layered look with a bold polka dot belt and bright ToyWatch.

We commend the sunny color choices (she obviously takes note of fashion collections like Marc Jacobs), and we're all for pattern mixing and layering, but all the pieces together make for a rather kooky ensemble.

It's also possible that Mrs. O is simply working a relaxed holiday wardrobe. It was an unofficial visit, after all.

In that case, maybe she's just a smart woman making do with what she packed.

Perhaps she just shouldn't wear everything she packed all at once.

Beefeaters Get Fashion Face-Lift

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The standard red and gold uniform gets fashionably beefed up. Photo: Marco Secchi, Getty Images

London's Beefeaters -- guards at the Tower of London in England, who in theory look after the Tower's prisoners and safeguard the British crown jewels, but in reality serve as tour guides -- are undergoing a makeover of sorts: The Design Museum has helped commission fashion students to reinterpret the uniform of London's elite Yeoman Warders, aka, Beefeaters.

Wow your friends with these fun facts:

  • There are only 35 Beefeaters, all of whom protect the Tower of London.
  • A Yeoman Warder must first serve at least 22 years in Britain's armed services before being considered.
  • The first female Beefeater was appointed in 2007 (hence the female Beefeater uniform interpretation above).
  • Some believe the nickname "Beefeater" came about when the guards were paid partially in meat. How's that for a bonus?

Topshop New York Opens Next Month

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The new Topshop store is opening in New York City next month. It promises to be just as good, if not better, than it's sister store in London. Hey, it is in the U.S. and we are American!

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London Layover? Bring Your Credit Card

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Planning to spend some time in London's Heathrow Airport? Head over to Terminal 5 and get ready to shop -- the world's most highly publicized airport terminal is going upscale and exclusive with some of the biggest names in high-end retail.

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Guardian Names Its Label of the Year - American Apparel

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American Apparel named Label of the Year in UK's GuardianWe can admit it, deep down under that layer of snarky cynicism, we really do like some of American Apparel's collection -- minus the deep V-neck shirts they popularized last spring, of course. Still, it's hard to believe that anyone would crown the super hipstery designer, obsessed with t-shirts and latex, 'Label of the Year.' Sunday, the Guardian ran an article chronicling the rise of this year's king of UK retailers. Maybe we're just jaded with all of the sex scandals and soft porn advertising.

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Foreskin for Beauty

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velveeta cheese from kraftDespite our natural squeamishness about needles and...ahem...other stuff, we feel compelled to share the latest in skin care technology: injectable baby foreskin treatments.

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The credit crunch is even hard on royalty

You know the economy is really bad when even royalty has to start cutting back. This year, the Queen of England is ushering in a new era of "Credit Crunch Couture," for a state banquet in Slovakia.

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Harper's Bazaar UK releases second Swarovski studded cover

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Swarovski crystal is having a pretty noteworthy month here on StyleList, first Annie found this outrageous piece of crystal-encrusted luggage, and now this. Apparently, Swarovski has made a deal with Harper's Bazaar to feature small crystals arranged into stars on their November cover. They have done a crystal-studded cover before -- back in September of last year. This year, in honor of the financial meltdown of 2008 they're doing it again.

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Grace Jones at the Q Awards - StyleFoul!

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It being so close to Halloween, and her being Grace Jones, we almost overlooked this photo of Grace kooking it up at the Q Awards in London.

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Aminaka Wilmont sole-less shoes: Style do or don't?

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Marc Jacobs covers London in daisies

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Remember last summer when Marc Jacobs launched his lovely fruity/floral fragrance called Daisy? It's came with a wildly popular promotional campaign that was equipped with a secret code and all that shiz, which lead to every able-bodied fashion fiend across America hitting up every source they had to get their hand on the keys.

Well, the American rock star is trying to duplicate that same madness across the pond with the re-launch of his Daisy perfume in London.

From now until October 19th, black taxi cabs will be adorned with images of Marc Jacobs new fragrance and their interiors will be covered in faux daisies. Cab drivers will also give away daisy lollipops. And now you know.

[via Black Book]

Something in the London air makes Mischa Barton dress like a normal person

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We'll be the first to admit -- we admire Mischa Barton for taking chances with her wardrobe, but she gets it terribly, horribly, ridiculously wrong sometimes. So when the former O.C. star hit up London Fashion Week, amongst other events over in the U.K. we were pleasantly surprised to see her wearing cute outfit after cute outfit!

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    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

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    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

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    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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