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Breaking News - Karl Lagerfeld Disses Audrey Tautou, Marc Jacobs' Real Man and Matthew Williamson Leaks Designs

Filed under: Style in the News

A LOOK INSIDE HOTEL MISSONI
The fashionable, family-owned purveyor of iconic Italian knits has an art exhibit in London and now, a hotel in Edinburgh. Hotel Missoni opened last month revealing, of course, a staff clad in its namesake designs and a signature print decor. This is the first of many luxury accommodations for the brand, the next opening in Kuwait this fall. Next up, Cape Town.
[WWD]

REALITY SHOW FOR MARC JACOBS' MAN?
Liquor brand Alizé launched a web based "Project Runway" style reality show called "Concrete + Cashmere," in which eight contestants get to compete for prize money, recognition and the title of Alizé Style Maven. Besides the strange pairing of colorful cognac and fashion, even more curious is if Marc Jacobs' soon-to-be husband, Lorenzo Martone, will make an appearance on the Webisode?
[Fashion Week Daily]

KARL LAGERFELD DISSES STAR OF CHANEL MOVIE

Uncle Karl says he doesn't know who Heidi Klum is. Now, the head designer of Chanel scoffs at Audrey Tautou -- the pixie-haired French actress who stars in CHANEL No.5 ads and the film "Coco Before Chanel" -- for wearing the brand's rain boots. Lagerfeld claims to be unaware of any rain boots by the brand and adds "After that, I don't have to be nice." The company Website shows an signature "C" umbrella. Just saying...
[WWD]

CROCODILES ALL OVER
The demand was so high for Hermes bags, that company started breeding its own crocodiles. Will Jean Paul Gaultier need to follow suit? The designer, known for his fabulously far-fetched designs sends croc-skin overalls down the Fall couture runway.
[The Cut]

TERRY RICHARDSON IS A DOLL

The controversial fashion photographer has shot editorial photos for the most noted magazines including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and GQ. He's captured images of everyone from President Obama to Lindsay Lohan. It makes sense that he would be honored with his own action figure, right?
[The Pipeline]

MAKE YOUR OWN MATTHEW WILLIAMSON KAFTAN
Designers such as Giles Deacon and Paul Smith are granting access to their patterns for do-it-yourself high-fashion. This week, make your own kaftan designed by Matthew Williamson.
[Grazia]

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

Filed under: Style in the News

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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Breaking News - Britney Spears Exposes New Body, Rachel Weisz Bans Botox and Marion Cotillard Sees Red

Filed under: Style in the News

BRITNEY SPEARS REVEALS HER FULLER FIGURE
Not only is the fashion industry focusing on flesh, but fans and critics are taking note of the newly brunette, scantily-clad pop phenom's post-vacation body during her latest performance on the Circus world tour.
[Daily Mail]

RACHEL WEISZ COMPARES BOTOX TO STEROIDS

During her recent sexed-up Harper's Bazaar photo shoot, thirty-something doe-eyed, Rachel Weisz, dishes on the expressionless faces of her fellow actors.
[Daily Mirror]

TAKE THE EXPRESS PLEDGE... NOT TO TEXT
Retail giant Express partners with ELLE magazine and The Entertainment Industry's Voice for Road Safety to raise awareness of the dangers of sending cell phone text messages while driving. Express says its customer is "typically" sending out electronic exchanges "a thousand times a month." The Patrick Demarchelier-photographed campaign will be featured exclusively in ELLE magazine via postcard and includes a pledge for people to sign.
[WWD]

MARION COTILLARD FOR DIOR BY ANNIE LEIBOVITZ

Celebrity and fashion photographer extraordinaire, Annie Leibovitz, brings her signature storytelling style to Dior's second installment of the "Lady Dior Affair" in print ads called "Lady Red" featuring the smoking hot Marion Cotillard.
[Style Frizz]

MATRIARCH OF MISSONI
The mother of luxurious zig-zag knits, Rosita Missoni, says her success has never been due to a desire to make money, but rather creativity. Despite the rough economy, which has many high-fashion houses struggling, the namesake's company has been opening retail stores and posh hotels. Watch the video which includes a retro photo of the entire Missoni family donning their own brand of iconic sweaters.
[Design Scene]

THE "SMALLEST OF BIG COUTURIERS" FINALLY RECEIVES KUDOS

Virtually unknown 99-year-old Madame Carven was honored by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysée Palace Museum. An innovator in the industry, Carven is credited as one of the first designers to introduce ready-to-wear lines and is the inventor of a woman's wardrobe essential, the strapless bra.
[WWD]

Critic's Choice - Five Great Fragrances For Spring

Filed under: Fragrance, Product Reviews

This past weekend, I slipped on open-toe sandals for the first time in 2009. I clipped the tags off of my new blue-and-white stripe-y Michael Kors tank, and I bought fresh flowers for my apartment.

That first deep breath of spring was in the air, and I was feeling it with a capital F.

If there were a way to bottle the initial excitement of the season, I would. But fortunately, a few perfumers have already gone to the trouble. I asked Tania Sanchez, co-author of the controversial book, Perfumes: The Guide, to let me know which scents are spring, uncorked.

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Joy Bryant in Missoni - I Want That!

Filed under: Get the Look

joy bryantYou knew it wouldn't be Fashion Week "Get the Look" without an appearance from our favorite girl on the town, Joy Bryant. Though she had some really great looks this week (ie: a killer Missoni jumpsuit and a stained glass print Matthew Williamson mini), this relaxed look from the Jason Wu show was one of our favorites.

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Joy Bryant in Missoni - I Want That!

Filed under: Get the Look

Joy BryantHere is our weekly dose of "Joy" (you can't teach that people). As per usual, we just can't get enough of her unfussy, so not matchy-matchy style. Plus, how sexy is that clutch?

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Joy Bryant in Missoni - I Want That!

Filed under: Get the Look

Joy BryantJump for Joy! We adore the fantastically yellow gown she donned at the Art of Elysium Black Tie Gala this week. The strapless neckline is huge right now and we especially love it on JB.

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Jennifer Morrison in Missoni - I Want That!

Filed under: Get the Look

Jennifer MorrisonJennifer Morrison attended the Salute to Young Hollywood Party at Nobu last week lookin' fly. You dig?

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I want that! Kerry Washington in Roger Vivier

Filed under: Get the Look

Hot damn girl! Kerry Washing looked smokin' in a beaded Missoni flapper style dress and Roger Vivier shoes. We aren't sure what we like more -- the shiny dress or the buckle on those adorable pumps. Ah, we just like shiny objects period. We aren't hard people to please!

• Missoni dress, Not available 'til Spring 2009
• Roger Vivier pumps, Bluefly, $469
















I want that! Joy Bryant's sparkling Missoni dress

Filed under: Get the Look


Okay, we are just loving us some Joy Bryant this week. Earlier this year she attended the New Yorkers for Children Celebrates New Year's in April party which was hosted by Missoni. Always the good little client, Joy wore this shimmering one shouldered gem by the design house beautifully.

We love how the neutral palette tones the dress down just right. So instead of looking like she fell off "The Love Boat," she ended up looking radiant as ever.

Please note the simplicity of the accessories and the pocket(!) which allow Joy to keep her casual elegance in such a glittering, glamazon look. A single silver bracelet, gold pumps and a small gold clutch. That's it.

Ah Joy brings us so much Joy. (Sorry, had to.)

• Missoni Opale gown, Net a Porter, $2840


I want that! Missoni dress

Filed under: Get the Look


Beautiful actress Minka Kelly is probably best known for her role as Lyla Garrity on the television show Friday Night Light and for her fling with musician John Mayer. Interestingly, she is also the only child of former Aerosmith guitarist Rick Dufay. If you don't know, now you know! But back to her style.

Here Minka strolls the red carpet at the NBC Universal 2008 Press Tour All-Star Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 20 in an absolutely stunning Missoni maxi dress. We love how Minka lets the nude number speak for itself and keeps her hair and jewelry simple and sophisticated. Quite possibly one of our summertime favorites thus far.

Missoni strapless dress, Bloomingdale's, $475

I want that! Missoni dress

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Dresses, Celebrities with Style, Get the Look

Cameron Diaz wowed a crowd full of crazy kids at the Nickelodeon's 2008 Kid's Choice Awards. When she arrived, she paired her playful Missoni dress with a cute little short sleeved cardigan, red clutch, and patent wedges by shoe master Christian Louboutin. Simple gold earrings and a big turquoise cocktail ring, a Cameron signature, rounded out the accessories.

Upon winning, we could all see that the dress got a sexy makeover when Cameron shrugged off her cardigan and let her shoulders show. However, even while showing a little skin, the dress still kept with the smiley attitude Cameron is so known for.

Check out more of the details.

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Tip of the day: They call me mellow yellow (and grey)

Filed under: Clothing, Style Tip of the Day


We have seen the yellow and gray combo around for some time now. The sunny hue is completely complimentary of the soft neutral and a perfect pick for those with a cool skin tone. Plus, it's a lot less harsh than its bumblebee side kick, black and yellow.

Try giving some of these mellow yellow looks a whirl.

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Quick Picks: Mary Kate Olsen at the New Yorkers for Children event

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

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Dress of the Day: M Missoni Wrap Dress

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Must Haves

m missoi wrap dressI am absolutely head over heels in love with this wrap dress by M Missoni.

It's no question that I would be interested in it because it's a feminine wrap dress, but the Missoni print in a classic medium gray hue is what really sealed the deal for me. The dress features a V-neckline with short sleeves, black trim, a straight skirt, and black and white space-dye at the hem. Yes, it's a little expensive, for it is Missoni, after all, but a wrap dress is a style that will last forever. Or at least until you get bored with it.

Available at Neiman Marcus for $495.

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    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    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.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    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.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    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?
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