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See Alexander McQueen’s Final Collection

Mar 9, 2010 @ 5:55 pm

The last collection designed by Lee Alexander McQueen debuted during Paris Fashion Week today with a presentation that paid solemn tribute to the late designer. Mohawked models draped in each of the 16 looks slowly marched across a gilded salon—a perfect backdrop for the ornate, Byzantine-inspired collection. For Fall 2010, McQueen showcased his forward-thinking vision and technical mastery by weaving digitally captured works of art into his fabrics and transforming the most intricately embroidered brocade into a wearable pouf dress. The final words in the show’s notes summed the collection best: “Each piece was unique, as was he.”

See Alexander McQueen’s entire Fall 2010 collection.

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— Enid Portuguez

Courtesy of Gilt Groupe

Say ‘I Do’ to Gilt Wedding Deals!

Mar 9, 2010 @ 4:53 pm

Gilt Groupe, the designer sample sale Web site, is set to launch Wedding Weekend, its first-ever wedding-related sample sale this weekend. The popular invitation-only Web site is collaborating with Martha Stewart Weddings to offer everything from discounts on decadent honeymoons and spa packages for the bridal party to dream wedding gowns from Vera Wang Lavender Label, Carolina Herrera and Temperley London. Log on to Gilt Groupe from March 12-14 for all of the blissful deals.

— Melissa

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Fall Trend To Try Now: Camel

Mar 9, 2010 @ 4:40 pm

There’s no other color as effortlessly chic and luxurious as camel. The sophisticated shade was seen all over Giambattista Valli‘s Fall 2010 runway, where heavenly 50s-style cocoon coats presented a stylish option for braving the autumn chill. The sharpest way to wear it now? Start by simply accessorizing your favorite outfits with a Chloe Heloise hobo bag.

TRY THE TREND
Heloise leather hobo bag, $1,595; visit net-a-porter.com.

—Claudia Plant, Editorial Director, Net-a-porter.com

Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian

Mar 9, 2010 @ 2:47 pm

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In keeping with White House tradition, Michelle Obama donated her gorgeous Jason Wu inauguration gown to the Smithsonian National Museum of History today. Wu attended the ceremony and proudly watched as his beaded ivory, one-shoulder creation was inducted into a new gallery called “A First Lady’s Debut,” which showcases 11 dresses worn by first ladies. “When I look at my gown—which I, in fact, have not seen since the day that I took it off—memories of that moment truly come rushing back,” Mrs. Obama said in her speech. “I remember how just luscious I felt as the President and I were announced onto the stage for the first of many dances.” The First Lady then turned to thank the designer. “This gown is a masterpiece. It is simple, it’s elegant, and it comes from this brilliant young mind,” continued Mrs. Obama. “Today is about much more than this gown. It’s also about how, with enough focus and with enough determination, someone in this room could be the next Jason Wu.”

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— Enid Portuguez

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Lindsay Lohan No Longer Designing for Ungaro

Mar 9, 2010 @ 2:07 pm

Lindsay Lohan is making the rounds during Paris Fashion Week, taking in the Fall 2010 collections from designers including Kenzo, Viktor & Rolf and John Galliano. But there was one show where she was noticeably absent—Emanuel Ungaro. Just last year, La Lohan was named artistic director of the Paris-based fashion house. When asked why she did not attend Ungaro, Lohan responded, “Because I don’t work for them anymore,” reports WWD. Spanish-born Estrella Archs continues to be the chief designer for the house.

— Melissa

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Paris Fashion Week Roundup

Mar 9, 2010 @ 2:06 pm

Fall looks from fashion’s legendary houses were on display this week in the City of Lights. Before hitting the Oscar red carpet in Dior Haute Couture, Charlize Theron caught John Galliano’s latest collection for the line. See all the stars at the shows, plus runway looks from Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin and more!

THE STARS
• Charlize Theron at Dior
• Kylie Minogue and Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent
• See all the stars in the front row

THE SHOWS
• Yves Saint Laurent (far left photo)
• Lanvin
• Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
• Stella McCartney
• See all the Fall 2010 collections

Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Michael Caulfield/WireImage; Courtesy of Target; Courtesy of Mynine; Giulio Marcocchi/Sipa

Simon Cowell Engaged, JPG For Target is Selling Fast, and More!

Mar 9, 2010 @ 1:00 pm

1. According to Google, Zoe Saldana’s Givenchy gown was the most-searched Oscar look. [WWD.com]

2. Love the sleek Orgreen glasses Sam Worthington wore to the Oscars? Buy them now! [ContactsandSpecs.com]

3. Hurry! Jean Paul Gaultier’s Target collection is already selling out online. [Huffington Post.com]

4. Katie Holmes takes daughter Suri to ballet class—adorable! [People.com]

5. New site MyNines.com organizes all of your favorite sample sales in one place—so you don’t have to! [MyNines.com]

6. Simon Cowell confirmed he’s getting hitched. [InStyle.co.uk]

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Vanessa Paradis: New Face of Chanel Coco Cocoon

Mar 9, 2010 @ 12:36 pm

French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis (aka Johnny Depp’s longtime love) has been named the new face of Chanel Coco Cocoon, the brand’s line of puffy quilted handbags, for Spring 2010. Chanel News reports that Karl Lagerfeld has been “won over by the well-rounded artist.” This is not the first collaboration between Lagerfeld and Paradis. In 1994, Paradis appeared in a birdcage for a Coco fragrance commercial. She is also currently fronting the Rouge Coco lip color collection. British rocker Lily Allen served as Coco Cocoon’s previous model.

— Melissa