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Posts for April 28th 2008

bits and baubles

»Hello Kitty with Galliano, Carine, Irina and more, dressed in Dior [Chic Report]»Giorgio Armani will receive a Legion of Honor in June [FWD]»Thrifting is on the rise .
by philleif

»Hello Kitty with Galliano, Carine, Irina and more, dressed in Dior [Chic Report]
»Giorgio Armani will receive a Legion of Honor in June [FWD]
»Thrifting is on the rise . . . [NYT]

miuccia does the slide

>> Miuccia Prada loves her art as much as the next designer — maybe even more, considering that she's about to build a new headquarters to house her 500 piece contemporary art collection.  My favorite piece of art she's commissioned, however, is The Slide No.
by philleif

Prada_slide >> Miuccia Prada loves her art as much as the next designer — maybe even more, considering that she's about to build a new headquarters to house her 500 piece contemporary art collection. 

My favorite piece of art she's commissioned, however, is The Slide No. 5, a transparent slide by German artist Carsten Höller that connects Miuccia's Milanese office to the parking lot below.  Finally, a picture of the much-storied tube — isn't it funny to imagine Miuccia hopping in it and whooshing down, curls flapping behind her?

*image: source

another model/actress

>> Another familiar face has been revealed as a participant to Vogue Italia's all-black-model issue: Liya Kebede (left).  She's shooting with Steven Meisel today, and then heading off to Europe in June for another movie role.
by philleif

>> Another familiar face has been revealed as a participant to Vogue Italia's all-black-model issue: Liya Kebede (left).  She's shooting with Steven Meisel today, and then heading off to Europe in June for another movie role.

Liya_waris

This time, the role will be a stretch.  She'll be playing Somalian model Waris Dirie (right), who was the face of Chanel Allure perfume and appeared in the Pirelli calendar twice. 

The movie, Desert Flower, is based on Waris' autobiography of the same name which chronicles her childhood in the Somali desert, her entrance into modeling, and her role as a United Nations spokeswoman against circumcision. 

Waris most recently made headlines for a brief disappearance in March.  Another fun fact: She's Iman's cousin.

*image: tfs, tfs

nina betty

>> It still hasn't been determined whether Nina Garcia will be seen anymore at the Elle offices, but one place you can definitely see her this week: on Thursday's episode of Ugly Betty.  Here's a sneak peek of her guest appearance, complete with that ubiquitous Proenza Schouler safari vest.
by philleif

>> It still hasn't been determined whether Nina Garcia will be seen anymore at the Elle offices, but one place you can definitely see her this week: on Thursday's episode of Ugly Betty.  Here's a sneak peek of her guest appearance, complete with that ubiquitous Proenza Schouler safari vest.

clearing the air

>> Those rumors about Frances Bean Cobain being the next face of Chanel which first surfaced in January and are now circling anew?  Not true.
by philleif

>> Those rumors about Frances Bean Cobain being the next face of Chanel which first surfaced in January and are now circling anew?  Not true.

Coutorture Community's Must Reads 4/29
Beauty

Coutorture Community's Must Reads 4/29

Sometimes it takes a helpful hint to realize you were doing it all wrong.
by coutorture Sometimes it takes a helpful hint to realize you were doing it all wrong. Learn insider tips and tricks in today's Must Read posts from: She Finds wants candy colored clutches this Spring. In My Bag proves you don't need an entourage to keep everything with you. There's a handbag big enough for all your needs. E-Stylist reminds us that Spring is about tropical island inspired outfits. The Beauty Bunny clues us in on a tip for a more finished face: brushing your eyebrows. Fashion-Fox proves women hold all the keys to web 2.0