December 2009
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Having A Ball With Karl Lagerfeld
The Centenary Gala of the Russian Ballets was sponsored by Chanel. A star-studded crowd included Karl Lagerfeld. Festivities began with a film by Lagerfeld, entitled “Sergei, Misia, Coco et Les Autres…100 Ans de Ballets Russes, Chanel et ‘Le Train Bleu’”,which was inspired by the historic meeting of Gabrielle Chanel.
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Princess Caroline,...
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Karl Lagerfeld's New Toy
For Paris’ high-end toy store, Au Nain Bleu, Karl Lagerfeld created a princess doll and a silk, tulle and lace princess dress to be worn by a little girl which will be sold through next year. Part of the proceeds go to the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation. For full article: http://bit.ly/8JYwP9
A Karl Lagerfeld-created princess doll.
Karl Lagerfeld.
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Extreme Necklaces
The bigger- and odder- the better. That’s clearly the motto du jour among a certain set when it comes to accessorizing their necklines. These celebs have been breaking out all manner of necklaces from torso-length feathery confections to barbed wire-inspired statement makers. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/8UR48k
Rihanna and Karl Lagerfeld. Incessantly papped songstress...
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Hot Cakes in Paris
The Bûche de Noël may be seen as somewhat kitschy in America, but in Paris, pastry chefs take the traditional Christmas cake quite seriously. Alexis Mabille explains it’s only normal the fashion crowd is interested in sweets. “Pastries are colorful, playful. Women like that,” he reasons rather nonchalantly.
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The Plaza Athenee’s staircase by...
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Elbaz Cues Action
Fashion ad campaigns have recently been loaded with prostrate models. “I thought maybe we need a bit of action,” said Lanvin’s artistic director, Alber Elbaz. Cue the French house’s women’s spring-summer advertising, shot by Steven Meisel and featuring Jamie Bochert in one heck of hurry. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/5nCDIJ
Lanvin ad image. “She moved so fast, even the...
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Magic Number With the Cast of 'Nine'
The ladies of “Nine” stepped out for the New York premiere, held at the Ziegfeld Theatre. And for once, Madonna wasn’t the hottest commodity on the red carpet. Instead, the frenzy surrounded Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Kate Hudson and Fergie. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/7BEI5R
Penelope Cruz in vintage Chanel.
Kate Hudson in Chanel haute couture with...
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Singer Nikki Yanofsky Pipes Up
Nikki Yanofsky, the 15-year-old singing sensation, is riffling through a rack of clothes at a WWD shoot. While Yanofsky plays up her youthfulness in the fashion arena, there is nothing immature about her sophisticated, soulful voice reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald. Her debut album will hits shelves in March. For full article, images, and a behind the scenes video: http://bit.ly/7cIqZT
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Zooey Deschanel's Puppy Love
Zooey and Emily Deschanel drew a crowd for a party sponsored by Vanity Fair and Cotton Incorporated. Zooey held court on the wraparound porch, accessorized with a red and white polka dot umbrella. Her sister Emily, snacked on vegetarian pizza fireside in the living room while chatting with her pal Ginnifer Goodwin. For full article: http://bit.ly/5Gvc5e
Zooey and Emily Deschanel, both in...
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Safe Port With Whitney of 'The City'
WWD stopped by Point A Showroom to get a look at the latest from Whitney Eve, the new line from Whitney Port of “The City.” The collection is made up of sharply tailored blazers, breezy rainbow-hued blouses and glittery cocktail dresses with sky-high hemlines. For full article and interview: http://bit.ly/4RaDr4
Port at the Whitney Eve Spring 2010 show. WWD: How do you think New...
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Fit for a Queen: Dressing the Characters of "The...
British costume designer Sandy Powell was admittedly not very knowledgeable about Queen Victoria when she signed up for the upcoming film. Having never worked on a film set in the 19th century, she turned to Queen Victoria’s clothing at Kensington Palace and original portraits for inspiration. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/8xQV2Y
A still from “The Young Victoria.” “Before she...
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A Year in Fashion:2009
Perhaps the best two things that could be said about 2009 are that it wasn’t 2008, and it’s almost over. It was a tough year. In the following articles, WWD looks back at the highs and lows.
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Jan. 21: Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo are catapulted into the history books as First Fashion Plate Michelle Obama chooses their designs for Inauguration Day and the...
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The Year in Parties
Yes we can. President Obama wasn’t the only person who latched on to this catchphrase in 2009 — so too did the party set. Valentino, Lady Gaga, and Pixie Lott attended and performed some of the most memorable events. As 2009 comes to an end, review this years most fashionable parties. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/4AZlAM
Pixie Lott performs at the Fendi O’ party in Paris....
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Chace Crawford Interview: Finishing School
Like the Pussycat Dolls or Brad Pitt, Chace Crawford is the kind of perfect human specimen that should be freeze-dried and put in a time capsule. Chace talks to WWD about “Gossip Girl,” growing up in Texas, and living in the Big Apple. For full interview: http://bit.ly/5ywVdv
“I’m not ignorant to the fact that part of the reason why the show’s popular and part of the reason [why]...
Life's Too Complicated With Meryl Streep
Hollywood heavyweights Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin filed into the Paris Theatre for the world premiere of their new movie, “It’s Complicated.” For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/64ZxDM
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
Meryl Streep.
Zoe Kazan. Zoe Kazan, for her part, explained her real life gets complicated by her on-screen one....
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Burberry Tops at British Fashion Awards
The British fashion industry wrapped up its 25th anniversary celebrations with a gala evening and awards ceremony at which Burberry scooped up the top two prizes. Christopher Bailey, Burberry’s chief creative officer, accepted prizes for both Designer Brand and BFC Designer of the Year. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/8Tpr4W
Matthew Williamson and Victoria Beckham. “I came...
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Italian Marie Claire Sets Karl Calendar
Karl Lagerfeld has done it again – produced a calendar for the Italian edition of Marie Claire, that is. The multi-tasking designer pointed his camera this time at two favorite subjects – actress and Chanel ambassador Anna Mouglalis and hunky model Baptiste Giabiconi. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/662MEp
Anna Mouglalis for December. The golden moments of Italian cinema are...
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Ho, Ho, Ho: Contemporary Designers' Wish Lists
After a challenging year, designers seem ready to break out and live it up a little. Betsey Johnson is hoping for a hot new lover this holiday season and Catherine Malandrino is planning her French itinerary. Find out what your favorite designers are wearing to their holiday celebrations. For more designer wish lists and images: http://bit.ly/6lhFEd
BETSEY JOHNSON
What do you have planned for...
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L'il Tavi Writes for Harper’s Bazaar
Pint-size fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson, friend of Kate and Laura Mulleavy and Marc Jacobs, is about to get a much broader platform for her fashion musings. The 13-year-old has written a column for the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar. For full article: http://bit.ly/6gTp5H
Tavi Gevinson at Maria Cornejo.
Tavi the Style Rookie blogger.
Harper’s Bazaar. Kristina O’Neill, who met...
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YSL's Chic Duplex for Sale
Its extraordinary contents were emptied out and sold off earlier this year — and now Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé’s Paris duplex on Rue de Babylone has been put up for sale. The apartment is said to fetch more than 20 million euros, or about $30 million at current exchange. For full article: http://bit.ly/7idQAn
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Eye Winter Whites With the Fashionable Set
Black tie-clad Manhattan and Brooklyn-ites made the annual pilgrimage to the Bronx Friday night for the New York Botanical Garden Winter Wonderland Ball. The party-ready crowd let loose to Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson, before heading to the Standard to continue the dance off until the wee hours. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/8RaZKw
Yigal Azrouël and Anne V. “I feel like...
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The Unstoppable Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girl-turned-designer has taken her denim and eyewear collections in-house, and has overhauled and renamed each. Victoria Beckham is dead set on earning her keep in the world of fashion. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/8ylcGV
Victoria Beckham. “At the start, it was tough because people had preconceptions, but I worked incredibly hard and kept my head down. After three...
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Cate Blanchett began her much-anticipated run in...
Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Anne Hathaway were on hand to support Cate Blanchett when she began her much anticipated run in Brooklyn Academy of Music’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Despite the three-hour runtime, Blanchett headed to a reception. For full article: http://bit.ly/5azb1i
Cate Blanchett. Still, Blanchett — hoarse by the night’s end — admitted to being a little worse for...
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Lanvin Stamp-Ede
As part of continued celebrations for Lanvin’s 120th anniversary, Alber Elbaz has designed two stamps for the French postal service, La Poste, illustrated with his iconic playful doodles. For full article: http://bit.ly/4q60Fi
A stamp designed by Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz for the French postal service.
A stamp designed by Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz for the French postal service.
Nicole Kidman in...
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H&M Throws Bash for Rykiel
The Paris launch party of Sonia Rykiel’s lingerie collection for H&M saw the Grand Palais, one of the city’s most famous landmarks, transformed into a Parisian-themed fun fair for 2,000 guests. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/6oSOvT
Sonia Rykiel with granddaughter Lola.
Models on float.
Guests under a specially made Eiffel Tower that rose almost to the 11-story...
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Spongebob Gets Made Over by Karl Lagerfeld
A SpongeBob SquarePants figurine given a makeover by Karl Lagerfeld (think dark shades, a towering starched collar and fingerless gloves) attracted the highest bid at a recent Paris fundraiser for WWF. For full article:http://bit.ly/6AOjGd
SpongeBob customized by Karl Lagerfeld.
Karl Lagerfeld.Add a captionSpongeBob customized by Karl Lagerfeld.
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Jay-Z's Blueprint for Rocawear
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has just returned to his office from a full day of filming a show about his latest album, “The Blueprint 3,” for BET. He talks about 10 years of Rocawear, Damon Dash and trying his hand at sewing. For full article and more images: http://bit.ly/6HyYZq
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter “I am so sick of myself,” he said with one hand on each cheek, exhaustively sitting down behind the...
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Zac Posen to Design for Target
Zac Posen, who has dressed stars such as Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez, will be the next limited edition designer of Target’s Go International series. The collection will be available at most Target stores nationwide and online from April 25 through May 30. For full article: http://bit.ly/4QLh1h
Zac Posen Posen has had some experience designing for Target, albeit Target...
