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»Eniko Mihalik, Fall 2008 Gucci girl, upcoming Vogue Paris girl [Of the Minute, The Cut]
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>> The August 2008 issue of Vogue Paris is dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent, and likewise, the editors at Vogue Italia had their own August 2008 YSL tribute in mind. The follow up to the hugely successful July "Black Issue" features Karen Elson, Linda Evangelista, Guinevere van Seenus, and Iris Strubegger in a funereal Steven Meisel cover story, "Silent." In one picture, a huge headstone features the name "Black," strangely implying that "black is dead." I wonder if the message was purposeful? A strange choice to follow up the celebratory nature of July's issue, especially considering that there are no black models in this editorial . . .
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Denimology has a q&a with the designer of Goldspun denim. They ask the tough questions, and he delivers flawlessly.
1960's boudoir is often referenced, but what exactly is it? Frou Frou Fashionista offers finds true photographic evidence.
The Beauty Bunny clearly has a passion for aloe vera, as they list off 15 uses for the natural product. Funny, we only knew about one of them.
Hip Candy covers Diane Von Furstenberg's introduction into the Fashion Hall of Fame. It is truly an honor well deserved.
There are some truly "unique" shoes on the market, but this one takes the cake. Shoewawa uncovers a flip flop with a sole of green grass.
>> We know what occupies Carine Roitfeld's closet — a wardrobe that has earned her legions of adoring fans — but what about the rest of her Parisian living space? A book Taschen published earlier this year, New Paris Interiors, features a seven-page look at the apartment she shares with her partner Christian Restoin and has used a backdrop for a few of her editorials, like in the image below. The space is clean and surprisingly light-colored for a woman who so prefers to wear black.
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>> FASH INSTITUTE —The cover of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's much-anticipated book, Influence, which features interviews with the likes of Christian Louboutin, Lauren Hutton, and Terry Richardson, and exclusive photographs by Rankin, has been revealed. The book is released on October 28, but Amazon has already knocked down the price on pre-order. [Word Up!]
>> The CFDA loves Diane von Furstenberg's leadership so much, they decided to unanimously re-elect her as president again today for another two-year term. It's been a big day for Diane, who was also inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame this morning.
Joining DVF in her celebrations are the 28 new CFDA members who were ratified today in categories ranging from high-end to contemporary, swimwear to jewelry.
Introducing the full list of the CFDA's new Ds»
>> INSIDER WIRE —Cathy Horyn has earned herself uninvitations from a number of fashion shows during her tenure as The New York Times fashion critic, but she still has plenty of fans left in the fashion world. Barry Schwartz, the former chairman of Calvin Klein, named his three-year-old horse "Critical Cathy" in honor of the critic. For her part, Horyn has never seen Critical Cathy race, but has met her once before: "She's gorgeous." [WWD]
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Fashion Walk of Fame Induction; New York, July 30.
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