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Anna Piaggi: Fashion-ology

The V&A Museum sponsored by Topshop plays tribute to “fashion reporter, editor, divinor of trends, designers’ muse and self-styled icon Anna Piaggi with an exhibition running from Feb to the 23rd of April 2006 entitled Anna Piaggi: Fashion-ology. [V&A]

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Today’s remainders

:: Naomi Campbell to play the Devil opposite John Malkovich in The Call [contactmusic] :: Kate to appear on the cover of British Vogue for the 21st time [USA today] :: Pharell Williams designs jewellery line for Louis Vuitton [Female First] :: David Beckham possibly the new face of Calvin […]

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Profiles: Who is Jotasha Turnbull?

Named by Elite Models as one of their brightest new stars, Jamaican born Jotasha Turnbull is steadily making a name for herself. Making her debut at New York Fashion week in September, Jotasha walked for eight shows and joined Beyonce and other celebrities on the catwalk for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion […]

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Interview feedback

Found this comment re the Vicky Haynes interview interesting and valid… This person is a student and you’re interviewing her like she’s already a seasoned pro (and she’s giving advice like she’s one too). Not trying to be mean, I just find it kinda premature. Comment by expatsy — 2nd […]

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Where to wear 2006:

Considering taking a shopping trip to the most famous fashion capitals, New York, Paris, London or Milan, then you must be well equipped. Compiled by a team of International fashion journalists, “Where to Wear 2006” covers all the designer shops, offers retail advice, and details the best cafes to relax […]

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Interviews: Vicky Haynes

Name: Victoria Haynes Occupation: Fashion journalism student, wannabe writer and travel addict. Favourite designers: Matthew Williamson, Anna Sui and Alice Temperley. I love embellished, embroidered, floaty designs. I’m a bit of a hippy really. Which trends do you think will dominate fashion this spring? I think there’ll be a lot […]

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extra…

:: Kate Moss will reveal all in her autobiography to be published by Sir Richard Branson [Guardian] :: Mary , Kate and Ashley Olsen launch their own fashion line [Sky News] :: U.S Vogue Editor Anna Wintour will be attending London Fashion week in Feb. [Female first]

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Avril, a top model?

Who would have thought it but singer Avril Lavigne has decided she wants to try her hand at modelling. Avril has signed up with top modelling agency Ford and told Harper’s Bazaar, “I want to do those really beautiful ads with the high-end products. I look through magazines and stare […]

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Salute to Ossie Clark

Discover the nation’s hottest vintage sale.80 of the nation’s top dealers feature the best vintage clothing and textiles. Designer labels and more. SPECIAL EXHIBIT “Salute to Ossie Clark” Items from the collection of Mark & Cleo Butterfield of C20 Vintage Fashion in London Friday, Feb 3,1:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, Feb […]

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Who is Rachel Zoe?

Been spending your days wondering why, Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan have gradually started to look like each other? Well wonder no more, their “look is the work of celebrity stylist of the moment Rachel Zoe. With a long list of celebrity clients including Kate Hudson, Mischa Barton, Enrique Iglesias […]

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Penelope’s a natural match…

Actress Penelope Cruz has signed an exclusive worldwide contract with L’Oreal to be it’s spokesperson, promoting its new hair colouring Natural Match Shade 5W. The Spanish beauty will make her debut in a t.v commercial airing during the 63rd annual golden Globes on the 16th of Jan. Print ads for […]

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Angelina confirms pregnancy

Yes Angelina Jolie is pregnant with Brad Pitt’s baby. Angelina could not contain herself any further and confessed to a charity aid worker in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Monday. “Yes, I’m pregnant,”

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daily extras…

:: Kimora Lee Simmons extends the Baby Phat Empire, launching a lingerie line entitled “baby Intimate Apparel. In stores in March. [WWD] :: Lindsay Lohan criticizes and denies recent revelations in Vanity Fair about her alleged eating disorder, while Vanity Fair sticks by its story claiming it has her on […]

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Heath Ledger not a planner

I’m not good at future planning. I don’t plan at all. I don’t know what I’m doing tomorrow. I don’t have a day planner and I don’t have a diary. I completely live in the now, not in the past, not in the future. – Heath Ledger

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Ljunberg’s new pics for Calvin Klein

Freddie Ljungberg and Russian model Natalia Vodianova are causing a bit of stir in the new highly seductive Calvin Klein adverts. Not since Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg, now over a decade ago, has a couple been photographed together for Calvin Klein.

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Penelope’s a natural match…

Actress Penelope Cruz has signed an exclusive worldwide contract with L’Oreal to be it’s spokesperson, promoting its new hair colouring Natural Match Shade 5W. The Spanish beauty will make her debut in a t.v commercial airing during the 63rd annual golden Globes on the 16th of Jan. Print ads for […]

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Sienna joins forces with Pepe

Sienna Miller has chosen Pepe jeans London as her first fashion campaign. Signing a two year contract Sienna is contracted to the brand till Spring 2008. Carols Ortega, head of Pepe Jeans said of Miller, “We wanted a strong, positive, female British figure to head the advertising campaign, and strongly […]

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Gwen’s baby designs…

Fashion forward Gwen Stefani has not only officially announced that she’s expecting her first child with hubby Gavin Rossdale, but also confirmed her plans to add a collection for babies to her L.A.M.B label. The pregnant star intends to design a line strictly for the kids, and is quoted in […]

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Helena holds exhibition

“In modelling, there is no point in trying to prove you have a brain, so why even bother. I’d sooner save the energy for something more meaningful.” -Helena Christensen Model turned photographer Helen Christensen, will be holding her first French photographic exhibition during Paris Couture week (23rd , 25th Jan) […]

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McQueen, Puma and Denim

This month sees the launch of the Alexander McQueen and Puma collaboration. McQueen, a self confessed sports shoe lover has designed a sleek and stylish collection of trainers for both men and women ready to be launched in 200 to 250 stores worldwide including McQueen’s flagships in London, New York […]

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Phoebe leaves Chloe

The House of Chloe will be mourning the departure of British designer Phoebe Philo who took a brave step and quit her job to concentrate on being a mother. Philo, 32 originally joined the label in 1997 as design assistant to Stella McCartney and took over from McCartney as creative […]

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L’Oreal says Scarlett is “worth it”

Scarlett Johannson has proved that she is “worth it! L’Oreal has announced that the actress will become the company’s ambassadress, promoting its new nanotechnology-based High Intensity Pigments (HIP) line in an estimated deal of $3 million. Three campaigns have been shot with Scarlett, one for a new make-up innovation, one […]

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Kate to return for Police questioning

After enjoying a skiing holiday with her supposedly new 20yr old beau, Kate Moss has finally agreed to return to the UK for questioning. The London Met police issued a direct appeal for Kate to assist them in their investigation of drug use in the entertainment industry. Kate left the […]

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Honours List

The Queen’s New Year Honours list has seen Vivienne Westwood become a Dame and Ozwald Boateng honoured with an OBE (Order of the British Empire) [bbc news]

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Beverly Peele charged with ID theft

30 yr old fashion model Beverly Peele has been arrested and charged with ID theft. Once nicknamed “Baby Naomi Beverly allegedly found a wallet in a supermarket, copied down the credit card numbers, returned the wallet to its owner and took herself on a spending spree purchasing $10,000 worth of […]

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L’Oreal says Scarlett is worth it!

Scarlett Johannson has proved that she is “worth it! L’Oreal has announced that the actress will become the company’s ambassadress, promoting its new nanotechnology-based High Intensity Pigments (HIP) line in an estimated deal of $3 million. Three campaigns have been shot with Scarlett, one for a new make-up innovation, one […]

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Berry Versace

We were promised a “visual success when Halle Berry signed up to be the face of Versace and boy did they deliver. Photographed by Mario Testino in LA for the spring/summer 2006 ads, Halle took a day off from filming X-men 3 for the shoot which lasted 20 hours. Versace […]

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Kate’s Virgin ad

If you just cant wait till the premiere on Christmas Eve to see the new Virgin ad with Kate Moss, then you can check it out at katemosscontract.com Wearing a V neck jumper and micro shorts, Kate doesn’t say much but looks great.

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Cavalli dresses Kelly

What a lucky girl Kelly Brook is, not only is she marrying Billy Zane but she’ll be getting wed in Roberto Cavalli. Billy, 39 and Kelly, 26 have agreed to open up the Jan’06 Harrods sale and in return owner Mohamed Al Fayed has arranged for his friend Cavalli to […]

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Love, Angel, Music “baby”

According to Us Weekly Holla back girl Gwen Stefani is pregnant. Gwen and her hubby rocker Gavin Rossdale are expecting their first baby together, due in June. This is Rossdale’s second child after being exposed last year as the father to Pearl Lowe’s 16yr old daughter Daisy Lowe. We are […]

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Motorola teams up with D&G

Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana have unveiled their new limited edition RAZR V3. With a liquid gold finish, the phone combines the slick Motorola RAZR design and Dolce and Gabbana’s signature style. The Gold RAZR V3i will be sold exclusively through Dolce and Gabbana boutiques and features a video clip […]

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Get rid of the tracksuits

Madonna’s fashion sense has been subjected to criticism by none other than her daughter Lourdes. According to the nine year old, Madonna should start dressing like a “normal mum” “If I pick her up from school she instructs me to dress normally. She goes, ‘No tracksuits please’.

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Lindsay, the new face Chanel

Actress Lindsay Lohan has been confirmed as the face that will front Chanel’s new campaign. This could explain why Lindsay was seen dining in Beverly Hills with ex face of the fashion house Kate Moss whom Chanel dropped after photographs emerged of her snorting cocaine. Lohan met with the label’s […]

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Chameleon scarf

Rather than purchase different coloured scarves to match your outfits, you can now wait with baited breath for the Chameleon Scarf. Developed at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, the scarf has been dubbed the Chameleon Shawl and automatically changes colour to co-ordinate with your chosen outfit. Sounds crazy, but it’s […]

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Do women dress differently after giving birth?

The reason many women dress differently – and often worse – immediately before and a long time after having children is widely attributed to the transformation in their bodies and finances, not to mention the likelihood that any decent clothes will be so lavishly drooled upon that there is no […]

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Mens Flair

Some men have style, and some dont, and if you fall into the “dont” category then dont worry a site has been created FOR YOU. Mensflair.com defines itself as the no-nonsense style guide for men. With tips on grooming, style advice, shopping guides, and up to date news and trends, […]

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Christmas: i-D Style

Christmas: i-D Style @ Fashion and Textile Museum Fashion and Textile Museum is extending the popular i-Dentity exhibition until the 17th of December 2005. Along with the extension, the FTM Shop is now offering a new variety of i-D merchandise to coincide with the exhibition. As an added bonus for […]

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FASHIONING CHRISTMAS!!

FASHIONING CHRISTMAS!! @ FASHION AND TEXTILE MUSEUM Date: 10th and 17th of December 2005 Time: 11-3pm Fashion and Textile Museum is offering the perfect remedy for the winter doldrums. This December , FTM will be offering Christmas Tree Decoration workshops with the chance to make a personal creative statement with […]

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Classic Hollywood Glam Rock

Couture invites you to the “Classic Hollywood Glam Rock” extravaganza of the season….. The Photoshoot party Saturday 10th December 2005 6th Floor The Penthouse Club Leicester Square Photoshoot: 7pm – 10pm Afterparty: 10pm – The early hours Free Entry before 7.30pm, £7 after

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Cindy Crawford Wanted To Quit Modelling

Cindy Crawford confesses that she nearly quit modelling after witnessing a drug-fuelled orgy at 18. “I was at dinner in Milan with several big photographers and several of the big models at the time, and there were people snorting coke right there,” she told ‘Maxim’ magazine. “This one girl got […]

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Drugs, portraits and ripoffs

:: John Campbell Crawford Owner of new Zealand label Insidious Fix, has been charged with cultivating cannabis and allowing a premises to be used for the purpose of cannabis cultivation. :: Fifteen never before seen pictures of Lady Diana have been unveiled and are on display at Kensington palace. Taken […]

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Tyra says her goodbyes

Tyra Banks has said an emotional goodbye to the modelling industry and is steadily seeking to build the media empire she’s been dreaming about for a very long time. The ex-model has also been trying very hard to show everyone how “human” she is. From pointing out her that her […]

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