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Marc Jacobs Dec 28, 2009

Marc Jacobs, Lorenzo Martone Enjoy a St. Barts Beach on Christmas Eve

>> Over Christmas Eve, Marc Jacobs and fiance Lorenzo Martone popped up on Saline Beach in St. Barts — with their requisite Louis Vuitton beach towels and Marc Jacobs swimwear, although Marc opted for a Hermes Birkin in place of a beach bag, accessorized with what appears to be a clear nicotine patch on his back. Before departing, Jacobs told Stylelist of the St. Barts holiday: "I plan to read, eat well, go to the gym, lie on the beach, swim, maybe jet ski and that's about it, really."

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>> Over Christmas Eve, Marc Jacobs and fiance Lorenzo Martone popped up on Saline Beach in St. Barts — with their requisite Louis Vuitton beach towels and Marc Jacobs swimwear, although Marc opted for a Hermes Birkin in place of a beach bag, accessorized with what appears to be a clear nicotine patch on his back. Before departing, Jacobs told Stylelist of the St. Barts holiday: "I plan to read, eat well, go to the gym, lie on the beach, swim, maybe jet ski and that's about it, really." Martone seems to be enjoying himself; he Tweeted: "in St Barths - the sun shines, the swimming sucks and the sex... ahn the sex.... :)."
*image: Flynet, INFdaily.com

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Swimwear Dec 28, 2009

Shopping: Zimmermann's Graphic Cutouts for Resort 2010

Since 2001, sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann have been producing sophisticated, feminine swimwear silhouettes under their Australian-based Zimmermann label.

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Since 2001, sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann have been producing sophisticated, feminine swimwear silhouettes under their Australian-based Zimmermann
label. The sisters' most recent resort lineup—which is full of sexy one-piece suits, bikinis and mini dresses with graphic cutouts—makes us wish we were writing this from a beach in Brazil. Nevertheless, we're pleased to peruse the swimwear collection online here and here
along with the duo's accessory and lingerie offerings while dreaming of well-dressed, sun-filled getaways.

Donatella Versace Dec 28, 2009

>> Donatella Versace Has Bodyguards Assist Her in the Toilet —Anna Wintour has a set of bodyguards who hold up a flashlight on stairs for her so she doesn't trip in her heels, but Donatella Versace takes it one step further.

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>> Donatella Versace Has Bodyguards Assist Her in the Toilet —Anna Wintour has a set of bodyguards who hold up a flashlight on stairs for her so she doesn't trip in her heels, but Donatella Versace takes it one step further. Apparently, at Oi Fashion Rocks in Rio de Janeiro in late October, Donatella had bodyguards "holding her dress up for her in the porta-potties," reports Derek Blasberg. See the two gowns she wore to the event here. [V Magazine]

Gemma Ward Dec 28, 2009

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/28/09 Gemma Ward is Vogue Paris' Top Model

Vogue Paris names the top 30 models of the decade.

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Vogue Paris names the top 30 models of the decade.

The spring/summer haute couture collections begin January 24. View the schedule here.

Place your orders now for Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin's hand-beaded, 14-foot tree skirt like the one the Obama's have under one of the White House Christmas trees.

More on Vivienne Westwood's wallpaper collaboration with Cole & Son.

Raymond Meier photographs Christy Turlington for Bally's spring campaign.

The Maison Martin Margiela-designed Suite Ile aux Oiseaux at Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux features calfskin rug-covered flooring and a 1950s red lips sofa.

Natalia Vodianova Dec 28, 2009

The Future Looks Good for Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy

Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have photographed their second campaign for Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy, featuring a raven-tressed Natalia Vodianova and Tisci favorite Mariacarla Boscono dressed in spring's graphic black and white prints.

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Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have photographed their second campaign for Riccardo Tisci's Givenchy, featuring a raven-tressed Natalia Vodianova and Tisci favorite Mariacarla Boscono dressed in spring's graphic black and white prints.

The collection has been getting a lot of editorial attention and, as WWD notes, the label was recently named second (to Alexander Wang) hottest international brand in a survey by Japanese fashion newspaper Senken-Shimbun. Paired with the recent successful launch of his lower-priced Capsule colletion, Tisci is on a roll at the house of Givenchy.

Shopping Dec 24, 2009

Shopping: Surf Style from Proenza Schouler, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and Alexander Wang

New York fashion mecca Kirna Zabete has teamed up with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler to design a truly couture, limited edition surf board.

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New York fashion mecca Kirna Zabete has teamed up with Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler to design a truly couture, limited edition surf board. Each one-of-a-kind board is made to order by Virginia Beach-based Ken Trinder of Shire Boarding Company using top of the line materials, and the spring 2010 Proenza wave print comes straight off the runway. Thankfully, Lisa Marie Herdandez makes the perfect neoprene bikinis to match.

Louis Vuitton Dec 23, 2009

W Magazine Highlights Louis Vuitton Spring 2010 in "Beyond Blue" Editorial

Alex White styles W's January editorial, Beyond Blue, dressing model Constance Jablonski in shredded, shrunken, and bright-colored denim.

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Alex White styles W's January editorial, Beyond Blue, dressing model Constance Jablonski in shredded, shrunken, and bright-colored denim. Although Diesel, True Religion, D&G, and J Brand jeans make an appearance, the studio sitting is heavy on Louis Vuitton's spring 2010 collection. It's hard to miss Marc's tasseled clogs and booties, oversized ombre messenger bags, silk brocade biker shorts, and logo-coverd denim blazer. More images in the gallery below. Full article at W magazine.

Source: W magazine/Claudia Knoepfel and Stefan Indlekofer

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feature Dec 23, 2009

Fashion in 50 Seconds 12/23/09 Lara Stone's Year in Review, British Vogue's Best Dressed

Year in review: 2009's leading women—Lara Stone.

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Year in review: 2009's leading women—Lara Stone.

British Vogue's best dressed list of 2009 includes Alexa Chung, Audrey Tautou, Emma Watson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lily Donaldson, Leighton Meester, Michelle Obama, Georgia May Jagger, Olivia Palermo, and Diane Kruger.

Stella McCartney and Chrissie Hynde collaborate on a commercial for Nude fragrance. Watch outtakes from the voice over session here.

Nick Knight shot an ad for Mercedes-Benz and enlisted Gareth Pugh to design armor-like leggings, a corset, and a shoulder piece in black patent leather for model Julia Stengner. The campaign will be all over New York in February during Fashion week.

Over thirty designers—including Bruno Pieters, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, and Andrea Crews—reinterpret the classic white tee shirt for charity.

Karl Lagerfeld, Charlotte Casiraghi, and Anna Mouglalis attend the Chanel-sponsored Centenary Gala of the Russian Ballet in Monaco.

Lady Gaga will star in Bravo's Launch My Line on January 6.

Lily Cole on acting with Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, and Colin Farrell and the future of her modeling career.

Catch up with Brian Wolk and Claude Morais of Ruffian in a video about their spring collection.

jil sander Dec 23, 2009

Jil Sander Adds Pops of Color to +J Line for Uniqlo

Uniqlo previewed the second +J collection from Jil Sander yesterday in Tokyo, and the 120-piece lineup will go on sale today across Japan and other Asian countries.

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Uniqlo previewed the second +J collection from Jil Sander yesterday in Tokyo, and the 120-piece lineup will go on sale today across Japan and other Asian countries. Much of the new designs were made of tech-satin blend and differ from Sander's first collection in the use of color—namely pale shades of blue, lilac, olive and ivory.

The new styles include a shiny stand collar women's coat ($165), basic blazers ($45), and classic menswear shirts ($108). The collection hits U.S. stores next March.

Shopping Dec 22, 2009

Shopping: Resort Shorts That Travel Beyond the Beach

Shorts made an unseasonal, stylish comeback this winter, popping up everywhere on model-thin girls with thick tights and platform pumps.

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Shorts made an unseasonal, stylish comeback this winter, popping up everywhere on model-thin girls with thick tights and platform pumps. These new micro styles just in for resort could work during a relaxed beach vacation or a dressed-up evening in the city. Our current favorites are the leather shorts by Fendi and Thakoon and the metallic harem style by 3.1 Phillip Lim.