Rihanna has posed topless for Italian Vogue. The ‘Umbrella’ singer has taken part in a raunchy photoshoot with famed fashion photographer Steven Klein for the magazine’s annual couture supplement. The Grace Jones-inspired cover of the special publication sees the star clad in a structural feathered Valentino gown and patent knee-high boots, throwing...

Women up to the age of 40 are wearing shorter skirts than ever before. In the 80s women generally discarded the mini after the age of 33, but new research shows females are now prepared to flash their flesh for longer.

Naomi Campbell believes the recession has stopped black models getting work. The outspoken supermodel claims advertising executives are shying away from using ethnic minority models in their campaigns because they “don’t dare” risk losing sales. She told Britain’s Sunday Telegraph newspaper: “This year, we have gone back all the way that...

Lily Cole is thrilled curvy figures are finally being admired. The 21-year-old supermodel - who is 6ft tall and a UK dress size six - says the fashion industry will always be obsessed with size but thinks curvaceous frames are beginning to be more widely accepted. She said: “There’s definitely still a fascination with being thin and skinny in the modelling...

Cheryl Cole has landed a £500,000 contract with L’Oreal Paris. The Girls Aloud beauty has signed a deal to front a major TV, billboard and magazine campaign for the fashion house this autumn, following in the footsteps Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Aniston. A source said: “Cheryl is a beautiful, sassy girl who is just perfect for this particular job. She...

Dita Von Teese is writing a beauty book. The glamorous burlesque dancer, who is a spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam make-up, has decided to share the secrets to her flawless appearance. She revealed on her Twitter blog: “I am currently writing a beauty book, in fact. It will probably be out this time next year. It’s a big project!”

Paulina Porizkova is desperate not to be viewed as “a dumb model”. The outspoken supermodel - who recently made some scathing remarks about US TV show ‘America’s Next Top Model’ after she was not asked to return as a judge on the latest series - is keen to overturn the stereotype that those in the fashion industry are stupid.

Erin Wasson used to look like a boy. The US model - who has a collection with surf and skate brand RVCA - rarely wears girly clothing as she prefers to a more grungy look. She explained: “There’s a rock ‘n’ roll vibe to everything I wear. I’m never without three rings from my own jewellery line, LowLuv. I’m also quite tomboyish. I...

Dita Von Teese is Christian Louboutin’s muse. The legendary shoe designer has revealed the burlesque star is the inspiration behind his iconic high heels. He explained: “Dita is the ultimate showgirl and top of my list of muses. When she was 11, she dreamt of living a glamorous life and now she lives the dream. “I remember speaking to her father at...

Rachel Zoe is “emotionally attached” to styling. The celebrity fashion consultant - who is famed for dressing Hollywood stars including Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Eva Mendes - loves the adrenaline rush she gets when she finds a client the perfect outfit. Rachel said: “If Jennifer Garner or Anne Hathaway called me, I’d be there in an hour,...