Vogue Chooses..

There is discussion that Kate Moss may be the cover girl for the August Issue of Vogue. She has been seen out and about with various members of the Vogue staff, but it is set that the star to grace the Fall Fashion issue is Natalie Portman.

Wednesday was her photo shoot and it can be expected that she will be showing off her recently launched line of vegan footwear, Te Casan.

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Inspiration

Mary-Kate and Ashley have been working on a new book entitled "Influence" The book will feature those who have inspired the girls in the fashion sense. Artists reported to be included are: Christian Louboutin, Lauren Hutton, Robert Lee Morris, Terry Richardson, and Jack Pierson.

Mary-Kate stated about the book

"Ashley and I interviewed the people who have inspired us, with the hope that they will inspire and teach others."

The book is due out in Fall 2008.

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Bedazzle

Michelle Williams showed up in a Chanel Haute Couture Dress at the Cannes Film Festival to promote her two new films "Wendy and Lucy" and "Synecdoche New York". Sources say that she made a last minute decision to show up at the film festival. This marks her first major public appearence since the death of Heath Ledger.

I think she looks absolutely stunning.

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Miss Multitask

While you may be noticing that you've seen Agyness Deyn all over the place: in the Burberry ad, walking a majority of the major fashion labels shows, and in pretty much every fashion magazine out there - she's now doing the new thing - multitasking.
She's got a new single out with Five O'Clock Heros called "Who" (click to see the music video here). She is also starting her own band called Gene Jacket.
Now the new news is that she will acting in a short film with bandmate Alanna Masterson. She plays the imaginary friend of James, a boy whose sister has recently passed away.
Of the part she said:
"I kind of feel like fish out of water, and I’m finding a big pond to swim in. I just like opening up different channels and keeping myself interested.”

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Let's Collaborate

Patricia Field, the famed stylist of Sex and the City, is set to collaborate on a line with M&S. The theme is (no surprise here) "Destination Style New York" and set to hit stores in October of this year.

Mixed Reaction

So while everyone seems to be praising Eva Herzigova's look on the red carpet at the Cannes Premier of "Che", I have to admit I'm not exactly liking the look. Sure, she looks better than she did last year (although it certainly isn't easy to rock the red carpet when pregnant), The outfit though definitely rebellious isn't for me.

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Ruffle-rific

Natalie Portman donned a Givenchy dress at the amfAR event in Cannes. It reminds me of the oragami look that Dior wowed us with in their couture collection.

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Making a Splash

The Chanel Cruise show was held at the Raleigh Hotel by the pool. The runway weaved around the pool, luckly no one fell in! After the show a group of syncronized swimmers jumped in wearing the letters "C-H-A-N-E-L"

The introduction to the show (Sasha opened and closed) is here on youtube

Carrie's Comeback

It's official- Sex and the City is back and those fashion risks are back too

Do you think she's channeling Isabelle Blow?

Adding to the Resume

Scarlett Johansson's new cd is coming out May 20th with bad reviews. It's a compilation of Tom Wait's songs.

Click here to listen for yourself.

Who's Ugly?

New looks from the season finale of Ugly Betty.

Set to make cameos: Naomi Campell and Lindsay Lohan

Apparently there will be a softball match between Elle magazine and Mode Magazine. This scene is supposed to be a high school flashback.

Up Up and Away

Little tidbits from the Met Costume Institute Gala the other night:

1. Marc Jacobs confessed to wearing superman underwear under his tux

2. Scarlett Johansson accessorized her Dolce and Gabanna dress with a new engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds.

3. Christina Ricci left immediatly after realizing that Anna Wintor did not seat her with her boyfriend Kick Gury

4. Vera Wang didn't wear a bra.

Oh Oh Superhero!

I was so excited to look at the photos from the Met's Costume Instutue Gala and now they are finally on style.com

My favorite Looks:

Zac Posen with Kate Mara in Zac Posen

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in Diane von Furstenburg (pictured with Christian Louboutin)
Lily Donaldson in Burberry

Coco Rocha in Pucci

Naomi Watts in Fred Leighton Jewels

Looking Towards the Future

Vogue Italia will be featuring an all-black issue in response to the lack of color in fashion magazines and on the runway. Models set to appear in the issue include: Jourdan Dunn and Liya Kebede so far.

So even if it's going to cost you that ungodly fourteen bucks for the international issue (which will be appearing in July) get it. It's going to make history

It's Coming...

The Metropolitan Musuem of Art's Costume Gala is coming May 5th! This year the theme is "superheroes".

"Today, superhero imagery has suffused almost every aspect of popular culture," said Andrew Bolton, Curator in the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute. "The superhero's iconic costume of cape, mask, and bodysuit finds many fashionable permutations. But fashion's embrace of the superhero extends beyond iconography, to issues of identity, sexuality, and nationalism. Fashion shares with the superhero an inherent metaphorical malleability which fuels its fascination with the idea and the ideal of the superhero."

Celebrity rumored to be attending the event are Scarlett Johansson, Kate Moss, Clare Danes, Rachel Bilson, Liv Tyler, Joy Bryant, Kate Bosworth and many others. But I haven't seen Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (regulars at the event) on any lists.

The main question is "What will they be wearing?"

Redefining a Classic

Once again Gap is collaborating with many a designer to re-invent the classic white shirt. You can find them on their website. Ranging from 78-88 dollars my personal favorites are the patchwork shirt by Band of Outsiders (seen on Chanel Iman at the launch party here) and the low tie neck top by Philip Lim.

Karl is Action-Packed

Who's the newest face of Grand Theft Auto?

Why, Karl Lagerfeld of course! The Chanel designer will be featured in the video games 4th installment as a radio dj. He picked his favorite tunes (electronica, dance) for the game.

According to Lagerfeld, "They had written a politically incorrect dialogue," the designer said. "I loved it, [particularly] in a time when everybody wants to be so politically correct when they talk."

Dunst you love it?

The Kirsten Dunst for Miu Miu ads are so much fun. I think the campaign is doing such a great job with celebrities (I mean hey I'll admit I even liked the ads with Lindsay Lohan.)

See for yourself.

The New Side of Chloe

The NY Times announced

"Chloe has just announced that Paulo Melim Andersson has stepped down as creative director after less than 18 months with the Paris house. Hannah MacGibbon will take over. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, MacGibbon worked with Phoebe Philo from 2001 to 2006. Ralph Toledano, the chief executive of Chloe, declined to comment on Andersson’s departure. A former assistant at Marni, Andersson had a difficult time capturing the spirit and energy that Philo brought to Chloe, or providing a new direction."

I can't wait to see what is done with the line!

Fur-licious

I was looking at my favorite style website style.com for the most recent fall fashion shows and i must say I'm in love with the Giambattista Valli fall collection. It's very neutral colors with some red for pop, but the fur is fabulous.