Breaking News - Kanye West Interns at Gap, Anna Wintour's Hair Stylist Speaks and Rachel Zoe Goes "Bananas"
Filed under: Style in the News
The French Couture House of Lanvin celebrates its 120th anniversary with hand-painted porcelain figurines in homage of the company's namesake, Jeanne Lanvin, who was famous for her mother-daughter duo clothing. The limited edition collection is the third annual series for the high fashion establishment and features seven Lanvin-draped, mother and daughter personalities. Maybe Michele Obama will add these knickknacks to the White House decor?
[WWD]
KANYE WEST FALLS INTO THE GAP
Coco Rocha, Chanel Iman, and Tallulah Belle Willis were all said to be spotted learning the ropes at major fashion magazines. According to US Weekly, the latest stylish celebrity intern is rapper turned shoe designer Kayne West. The dapper star has been spotted in the Gap's New York offices until late in the evenings...even on Fridays.
[TheCut]
KNOW THE ZOE
Super celebrity stylist and clothing designer, Rachel Zoe, continues on her mission to transform the masses into her style of Hollywood chic with the launch of a newsletter called the "The Zoe Report." The tan tycoon of fashion reveals the daily subscription based email, reporting on apparel, accessories, handbags, shoes, beauty and lifestyle will be "bananas," of course.
[Blackbook]
ANNA WINTOUR'S RIGHT-HAND HAIR MAN
Who is the man behind the almighty Vogue editor's commanding bob? And will the editrix ever consider a hairstyle other than her current power cut?
[NewStraitsTimes]
ANYA HINDMARCH'S NEW BAGS HAVE YOUR SIGNATURE
The creator of "I'm not a plastic bag" Eco-chic totes, and past Target collaborator is breaking new ground again. This time, its personal. The handbag artisan has revealed she created more than 100 pieces, all of which can be adorned with your handwritten personalized message or even a drawing.
[Grazia]

The First Lady spent April 29th volunteering: She donated time filling bags with non-perishable food to be distributed at the Capitol Area Food Bank for Feeding America. An extremely worthy and commendable activity, and yet the photo has spurred a mini controversy. Why you may ask? Her fashion choices, naturally.
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Hot on the heels of their much-adored clothing collaboration, Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz and Scandinavian jean-makers Acne have teamed up again.
Under the best of the circumstances, $600 dollar sneakers would be suspect. But, right now, with the economy the way it is, Alber Elbaz is just rubbing salt in the collective middle class wound by hawking these ridiculously expensive tennis shoes.


Lanvin's Fall '08 collection rocked the runway yesterday showing us clothes that are one hundred percent made for the cold season. The colors were dark and somber, mostly greys, blacks and some navy blues, with no bright splashes thrown in at all. I was getting depressed just looking at the runway until I remembered that we're not even through Spring/Summer yet! There will be plenty of time to be depressed later on in the year.




