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	Friday, March 30, 2007 Newsflash...Becks Cuts His Hair London, Mar 30 (ANI): The Beckhams love to be in sync with each other and so they recently sported similar his and hers hairstyles. The couple arrived at the Sport Industry Awards in London with seemingly matching hairdos. While Posh was seen with a stylish blonde bob, short at the back with a long choppy fringe, her husband had a toned-down version with highlights. The pair also wore matching his and her black outfits for the event. Victoria looked stunning in a simple black dress that showed off her skinny frame and golden tan and posed coyly for the cameras. While her husband, the wealthiest footballer in the world, was also decked out in a complimentary black suit and half-hearted cravat. Earlier this month, Victoria's hairdresser Ben Cooke flew out to Los Angeles to create her new slick bob. But it is thought the latest blonde look was due to pressure from new friend Jennifer Lopez. The female stars are said to have become close since Victoria has been spending more time in Los Angeles in preparation for her husband's move to the city's Galaxy football club in the summer. posted by Niko @ 7:34 AM 0 comments Permalink Diane von Furstenberg Sues Forever 21 Diane von Furstenberg is suing a US retailer under copyright lawyers. The legendary designer is demanding financial compensation and the withdrawal of the 'copycat' designs from Forever 21. Furstenberg, who created the iconic wrap dress, is unhappy with some of the designs in the company's spring/summer 2006 collection. She claims that they are too similar to her own DVF's Cerisier and Aubrey dresses. Legal papers obtained by WWD state: " Without authorisation or license from DVF, Forever 21 has produced and is marketing, advertising, distributing, offering for sale and selling dresses … "Which are nearly identical to DVF's Cerisier and Aubrey dresses that bear print designs identical to the DVF copyrights." posted by Niko @ 7:25 AM 0 comments Permalink Thursday, March 29, 2007 Skinny Courtney Love Courtney Love has lost an incredible 45 pounds in just four months. The former Hole singer showed off her new svelte figure in a tiny string bikini when she took a dip in the pool at Hawaiian holiday resort Kea Lani this week. A source told Us Weekly magazine: "She starting losing weight in December when she began drinking diet shakes and sticking to a strict healthy eating regime. "She is cut out carbs and is eating fish, steamed vegetables and doing lots of yoga. "She's feeling like a different person. Her goal is to lose 55 pounds altogether." Last week, the 42-year-old rocker was seen passionately kissing Bruce Willis while he celebrated his 52nd birthday at Sunset Boulevard's Roxy nightclub, in Los Angeles. A source said: "They were full-on making out!" posted by Niko @ 8:25 AM 0 comments Permalink Versace Girl at 63 Pounds ALLEGRA Versace has been admitted to a Los Angeles hospital for treatment of anorexia, her mom Donatella Versace revealed yesterday, finally confirming what's been rumored for the past decade. The 20-year-old heiress to the fashion empire has been battling the "very serious disease for many years," Donatella said in a statement with Allegra's father, Paul Beck. "She is receiving the best medical care possible to help overcome this illness and is responding well." IT is a curse of the very rich, a sumptuous cage, but a cage nonetheless. The Versaces live their lives of relentless luxury in palazzi of exquisite good taste, privileged, talented - and often deeply miserable. When Donatella Versace revealed yesterday that her daughter Allegra is suffering from anorexia she was simply opening another chapter in the history of this apparently blighted family. Advertisement Allegra, who inherited half her family's £300million fashion empire when her doting uncle was shot dead, has been in the grip of the disease for several years. Even in the high-fashion world of the ultra-thin her weight has been the subject of much speculation since pictures showed her looking dangerously ill and gaunt...The Mirror posted by Niko @ 8:13 AM 0 comments Permalink Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Kate & Pete Pose Nude Kate Moss and Pete Doherty have reportedly posed nude for a fashion shoot. According to fashionata.com photographer Ryan Ginley shot the loved up couple for the June edition of the trendy style magazine. W magazine has long been a fan of the style icon: she has featured on no less than 15 covers in the last 10 years of the magazine. They also did a special nine-cover issue of Moss following the cocaine scandal that threatened to destroy her career in September 2005. Creative Director Dennis Freedman once said: "Kate has been our muse-ours and our photographers'-for the simple reason that there are so many aspects to Kate's personality." posted by Niko @ 8:08 AM 0 comments Permalink Monday, March 26, 2007 Fashion Camp NYC Debuts August 2007 Fashion Camp NYC is thrilled to announce its New York City debut in August, 2007. Conveniently located in the American Conference Center in midtown Manhattan, the camp provides a five-day long program for teens ages 14-18. Fashion Camp NYC offers fashion-related classes and activities taught and led by renowned fashion professionals, as well as hands-on design projects.Fashion Camp NYC faculty is made up of fashion industry executives from renowned companies such as Coach, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Tommy Hilfiger and Cole Haan, just to name a few. Campers will be taught by, have their projects reviewed by, and be able to meet and network with the entire faculty."We are excited to offer hands on industry experience to teens and give them access to heavy hitters in the fashion industry." said Gordon Josey, Director of Fashion Camp NYC.Fashion Camp NYC is the creation of husband and wife Gordon Josey and Fran Della Badia. Gordon, who has over fifteen years of experience in the summer camp industry as an owner and director, serves as Fashion Camp NYC's director. Fran, who works full-time in the fashion industry as a Vice President of Merchandising at Coach in New York City, serves as Fashion Camp NYC's Program Coordinator. posted by Niko @ 8:05 AM 0 comments Permalink Friday, March 23, 2007 Pitt & Jolie Donate $100,000 Brad Pitt & Jolie Donate $100,000 For Sudan Health Clinic BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE have donated $100,000 to help build the first modern medical facility in Duk County, Sudan. The Duk Lost Boys Clinic will be run by Sudanese philanthropist JOHN DAU, who is featured in the documentary GOD GREW TIRED OF US, which Pitt produced. The Hollywood couple agreed to help Dau fund the clinic after hearing of his plans for the project at the Hollywood premiere of his film in January (07), according to People magazine. The clinic will open later this spring (07) and serve more than 150,000 people. It is located in the village Dau fled from as a boy during Sudan's civil war in the late 1980s. In a statement, Dau says, "Words cannot express my gratitude and the gratitude of the people of Duk County. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt demonstrate the American spirit of generosity." Jolie, a goodwill ambassador for the United Nation's refugee agency, recently travelled to Chad, where she met with refugees from Sudan's war-torn Darfur region. posted by Niko @ 7:56 AM 0 comments Permalink Wednesday, March 21, 2007 L.A. Fashion Week: Ed Hardy LOVE it! Earlier in the day, designer Christian Audigier showcased his Ed Hardy line, with the circus as inspiration for his "Love Kills Slowly" collection. The result was a candy-colored assortment of sweat pants, T-shirts, hoodies and leather jackets decked out with classic tattoo designs based on the flash artwork of veteran tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy. "'This is for modern teenagers,"Audigier said in his thick French accent before the show. "It's more a lifestyle than clothes: the colors, the tattoos, the street, the bling-bling. I love it." The circus began with sports announcer Michael Buffer uttering his trademarked phrase: "Let's get ready to rumble!" He announced that porn star Jenna Jamison and former model Janice Dickinson would be judging the show. Both had seats in the front row. Long cardigan sweaters for women were worn belted as minidresses over checkered leggings, and a red men's sweater included fiery tattoo sleeves. Hip-length hoodies embroidered with daggers and eagles were shown alongside T-shirts emblazoned with rhinestone skull-and-crossbones designs. Audigier also debuted a new line of intimate apparel, including a gray panty-and-bra set trimmed with orange ruffles, along with his Ed Hardy collection of boots and sneakers...Associated Press posted by Niko @ 7:33 AM 0 comments Permalink L.A. Fashion Week: Imitation of Christ Human bones on the catwalk. Models in dagger-emblazoned silk dresses strutting while talking on cell phones. Bauhaus blaring overhead. Tara Subkoff's Imitation of Christ brought some gothic glitz to L.A. Fashion Week on Monday, with Ed Hardy's tattoo-based casual wear adding to the cool-teen party. Still considered the less mature kid sister of its East Coast counterpart, L.A. Fashion Week this season features 24 shows-trimmed down from last season's 32-showcasing designers' fall 2007 collections. For Subkoff, who has shown her line in New York, being anti-establishment is nothing new. Imitation of Christ crashed the fashion world in 2000 by showing its collection of retooled vintage clothes at a New York City funeral parlor. The celebrity-hip line went on to present eclectic denim and jersey collections, all couched within conceptual, political productions (one show featured half-naked models vacuuming, and another, a backdrop of Iraq war photos). Guests at Subkoff's spring 2007 show were treated to buckets of Budweiser...Associated Press posted by Niko @ 7:15 AM 0 comments Permalink Tuesday, March 20, 2007 New Charges Against Anand Jon A celebrity fashion designer already facing charges in three sexual assaults has been accused of assault by four more people, and prosecutors added 13 new counts Monday. Anand Jon Alexander, 33, has been in jail in lieu of $1.3 million bail since March 6. His arraignment was scheduled for April 4. His attorney, Ronald Richards, has denied the allegations. The Indian-born designer was arrested at his Beverly Hills apartment after a woman accused him of raping her. Authorities said additional evidence led them to the other suspected victims, including a teenage girl. Along with forcible rape, lewd acts on a child and other felony counts, prosecutors have charged a special circumstance allegation of multiple victims. If convicted, Alexander could face life in prison. Considered an up-and-coming designer, Alexander launched his fashion line in 1999 after graduating from the Parsons School of Design in New York. He has dressed celebrities including Paris Hilton, Michelle Rodriguez and Mary J. Blige...The Associated Press posted by Niko @ 7:29 AM 0 comments Permalink Monday, March 19, 2007 To Our Friends at VinylMania...The End of an Era Vinylmania Records Closes Its Doors The music has stopped at a Manhattan store that kept New Yorkers dancing for nearly 30 years. In the 70's, Vinylmania stores lined Carmine Street in the West Village. But on Saturday, the only one left closed its doors. Known as a domain for DJ's, party goers came to say goodbye to a music industry mecca. "We affected a lot of people's lives and I can safely say that a lot record collections that still exist in New York City were built out of this store," said store owner Charlie Grappone. "I think it's like the end of an era. I think that when vinyl first came into play this store just took off," said customer Doris Palazzo. "And as times changed, the record industry changed, and really I'm happy for them but I'm sad that it's ended." Vinylmania first opened in 1978. ...NY1 posted by Niko @ 10:09 AM 0 comments Permalink Naomi Making Reflective Orange Stylish? Naomi Campbell is ditching her trademark style as she starts her community service - and worse, she clocks on at 8am. The supermodel is swapping her Manolos for a mop as she begins five days at New York's sanitation department as punishment for hitting her maid on the head with a mobile phone. The catwalk star has been allowed to do her cleaning duties behind closed doors to avoid the media scrum that surrounded Boy George when he swept the city's streets in the summer. But she will still have to walk in from the road in full view of the cameras. Once inside, Naomi, who was sentenced for hurling a mobile phone said to have been a jewel-encrusted BlackBerry which bashed housekeeper Anna Scolavino on the head, will be issued with an orange reflector vest and a pair of work gloves. She is free to choose the rest of her outfit but sanitation department deputy chief Albert Durrell has advised the 36-year-old that jeans and trainers would be best. Glamorous footwear by the likes of Manolo Blahnik was not a good idea, he added, and she should also wear a baseball cap or bandanna to protect her hair. The Streatham-born beauty, who will also have to surrender her BlackBerry and mobile while she is working, has reportedly pledged to auction off her cleaning clothes to raise money for Nelson Mandela-s charity. Naomi pleaded guilty in January to a misdemeanour charge of reckless assault. posted by Niko @ 7:45 AM 0 comments Permalink Film-Star Fashion Week Explodes on L.A.'s Indie Catwalks HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 3/18/07 - On the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, rebel fashion folks flocked to Kitten Fashion Week and BOXeight Saturday night for a slew of alternative shows. The hip Standard Downtown Hotel played host to newbie designers like Lorun and Battalion, along with the always popular KushCush. A few blocks down, the restored Los Angeles Theatre teemed with L.A.'s trendiest for a peek at the Eduardo Lucero Fall 2007 Collection, presented by BOXeight. But Los Angeles, above all else, is a company town for film & television -a fact inescapable for designers who call sunny California home. Eye-catching, paparazzi perfect gowns slinked down the catwalk at Eduardo Lucero. The designer is fast becoming a favorite with red carpet starlets in need of a gown that unites sex appeal with cutting-edge chic. The show paid homage to the insanity of a film premier, with the audience on bleachers hooting and hollering, and the models energetically (yes, with emotion and all!) posing for eager photographers. The Saturday night, laid back mood made for a rowdy, engaged group of spectators dappled with famous faces: front row sat Tia and Tamara Mowry and Ugly Betty star Ana Oritz. Even the clothes themselves had energy: highlights included reflective sequins, light-catching metallics, and even LCD screen accessories....Hollywood Today posted by Niko @ 7:26 AM 0 comments Permalink Friday, March 16, 2007 Beth Ditto Strips at SXSW Beth Ditto shocked audiences at South By Southwest yesterday (March 15), by stripping mid-way through The Gossip's set. The singer, who called herself "an ugly, fat bitch" last week, started the strip by taking off her long black wig and throwing it into the crowd. Shortly afterwards, she tore off her blue dress to reveal her animated stomach, wearing only black underwear. Aside form the spectacle, the trio played a fervently received set that, of course, featured the omnipresent 'Standing In The Way Of Control' and a cover of Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' Another act that played a noteworthy set at SXSW yesterday was Queens of the Stone Age who debuted material from their new album....FestivalWise posted by Niko @ 7:42 AM 0 comments Permalink Fears of Elton John Turning Tobago Gay? CHURCH leaders want Sir Elton John banned from Tobago - in case he turns the locals gay. He is due to headline the Plymouth jazz festival there next month. But Philip Isaac, the Archdeacon of Trinidad and Tobago, believes the singer could tempt the islanders into gay ways. He said: "His visit to the island can open the country to be tempted towards pursuing his lifestyle." The Archdeacon condemned Sir Elton's marriage to David Furnish, saying it doesn't conform to "biblical teachings" because a "man should not lie with a man". And he wants to save the star, 59. Mr Isaac said: "The artist is one of God's children and while his lifestyle is questionable he needs to be ministered unto." Homophobic campaigners claimed that a clause in Tobago's immigration laws means homosexuals could be kept out of the country. The local radio station has been bombarded with calls opposing his visit....The Mirror posted by Niko @ 7:18 AM 0 comments Permalink Thursday, March 15, 2007 Joss Stone Campaigning for PETA SOUL singer Joss Stone will appear in an ad this week for the anti-fur campaign group PETA. The Devon diva will be seen in a magazine ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals professing her anti-meat-eating views. The 19-year-old beauty, pictured with a speckled hen, says in the advert: "I am Joss Stone and I am a vegetarian. I'm a singer, a songwriter, a performer and a human being accepting of all sizes, shapes, colours and species." Joss said yesterday: "I wanted to do the shoot because I feel there is no need to cause another living thing pain or harm. There are so many other things we can eat. I have never eaten meat in my life and I'm 5ft 10in and not exactly wasting away. "A wise man once said, 'Animals are my friends and I'm not in the habit of eating my friends.' That is exactly how I feel." The magazine ad was released on Tuesday, the same day as her new album Introducing Joss Stone. Joss was voted World's Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA in 2005. posted by Niko @ 7:21 AM 0 comments Permalink Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Weinstein Brothers Aquire Halston Hollywood producers Harvey and Bob Weinstein are branching out into fashion after acquiring top style label Halston. The fashion house is best known for dressing the international jet set during the 1960s and 1970s. "Two years ago, when my brother and I started The Weinstein Company, one key component we were talking about to the investors about was finding a name brand to acquire to diversify our company," says Harvey Weinstein. "This partnership will further the natural connection between the adjacent worlds of entertainment and fashion." Harvey denies reports his girlfriend, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman, will be coming on board to run Halston, jokingly adding: "Her attitude is, 'I'm staying with Marchesa, and you're the last person I'd ever work for." Jimmy Choo founder and president Tamara Mellon will be brought on board to help structure management and provide creative direction for the brand. The filmmakers are also considering making a documentary on the life of the company’s founder, Ray Halston Frowick...source: Jewtastic.com posted by Niko @ 8:35 AM 0 comments Permalink Fashion Designer Anand Jon Charged with Sexual Assault For almost three years, fashion designer Anand Jon has allegedly been forcing women into sexual acts against their will. Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County district attorney's office, said Jon was charged with six felonies and one misdemeanor for alleged sexual assaults between October 2004 and March 5. Now, the shameful human being is going to face the consequences of his crimes and is currently being charged with two counts of forcible rape, sexual battery by restraint, attempted forcible oral copulation and two counts of committing a lewd act upon a child. TMZ reports that Jon is at the Los Angeles County jail and is expected in court on April 4. His bail is set at more than $1 million. According to AP, Ronald Richards, Jon's attorney, claims his client is innocent, saying, "He absolutely contends he didn't break any laws with respect to the contact he had with these women." Richards also added his own little spin by placing the blame on the women, whom he says are just looking to ruin Jon's reputation and get him into trouble. He added, "When you have people desperate to be in fashion, they get upset when you don't place them where they want to be. *When you deal with a large amount of women, you're going to have potential false allegations made against you."* WHAT??? Looks like Anand needs a new attorney. An immigration hold has also been placed on the designer as authorities investigate whether or not he is in the country legally. The Indian designer is a close friend of Paris Hilton and other celebrities. He was named the "Next Thing In 2007" by Newsweek, who also included him in their "Power & Influence" list a few years ago....source: AHN posted by Niko @ 8:19 AM 0 comments Permalink Tuesday, March 13, 2007 Ralph Lauren Receives First Ever "Legend" Award By Associated Press SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Updated: 3/13/2007 NEW YORK The Council of Fashion Designers of America will bestow its first-ever title of Fashion Legend to Ralph Lauren at its 25th annual awards ceremony in June. The honor coincides with Lauren's 40th anniversary in the industry. "No one deserves it more,'" said council president Diane von Furstenberg as she announced a list of honorary award winners at a cocktail reception at Rockefeller Center Monday night. The council added in a statement: "His vision and innovation epitomizes American design excellence and continues to set the standard in fashion.'" Emphasizing that Lauren is still a driving force, he is nominated in a competitive category, too. He is up against Italo Zucchelli for Calvin Klein, and Steven Cox and Daniel Silver for Duckie Brown as menswear designer of the year. He's been nominated for the men's award for the past six years but he last won in 1996. In 1995, he was womenswear designer of the year. This year's top choices for womenswear designer are Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs. Jacobs was also nominated in the accessories category with Michael Kors and Derek Lam. Jacobs' nominations came on a day that it was confirmed the designer had entered rehab. U2 frontman and globe-trotting humanitarian Bono will receive the Board of Directors Special Tribute. Bono does indeed have ties to the fashion world, he helped his wife Ali Hewson and designer Rogan Gregory launch the collection Edun, which manufacturers its apparel in developing countries. In the emerging talent categories, Phillip Lim, Kate and Laura Mulleavy for Rodarte, and Thakoon Panichgul were singled out for womenswear; Michael Bastian, Tim Hamilton, and David Neville and Marcus Wainwright for Rag & Bone for menswear; and Justin Giunta for Subversive, Jessie Randall for Loeffler Randall and Anna Sheffield for Bing Bang for accessories. The winners receive Swarovski Awards that include financial support from the crystal company. The lifetime achievement award, which will now be called the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Award to honor what von Furstenberg called Beene's "American excellency'" and a $5 million gift from the late designer's estate, goes to Robert Lee Morris. It's the first time this honor was being given to an accessories designer. This year's international award will go to Frenchman Pierre Cardin, Pulitzer Prize winner Robin Givhan will get the Eugenia Sheppard Award for journalism and the Eleanor Lambert award, which honors the broad category of "imagemakers," will be given to photographer Patrick Demarchelier. The nominations are determined by anonymous ballots from fashion editors and writers, retailers, stylists and other designers. The awards ceremony, which usually attracts many Hollywood celebrities as presenters, is slated for June 4 at the New York Public Library. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. posted by Niko @ 7:06 AM 0 comments Permalink Marc Jacobs to Rehab Phoenix, AZ (AHN) - Hollywood must feel like an empty place as stars are leaving the bright lights almost daily and heading for rehab. Chic designer Marc Jacobs is the latest celeb to enter a treatment facility for drug and alcohol addiction. The Louis Vuitton designer, who has just finished showcasing his fall 2007 for the French fashion house as well as his own label, has reportedly relapsed after seven years of sobriety. After flying between Paris and New York for the hectic runway season, Jacobs has checked himself into a rehab center in Arizona. The designer's business partner, Robert Duffy, applauded Jacobs' decision, saying, "Marc made the right decision... When he relapsed, he wanted to deal with it right away. According to the experts, such a relapse isn't uncommon. Thankfully, Marc recognized the problem himself and chose to deal with it. Obviously, our prayers are with him." posted by Niko @ 6:58 AM 0 comments Permalink Monday, March 12, 2007 Stella McCartney Fashion Frenzy at Target Sydney - Hundreds of women overran an Australian department store on Monday to snatch up Stella McCartney's new collection, tearing clothes off mannequins and each other in a chaotic stampede for style.Around 300 fashion-hungry customers, some of whom queued for more than two-and-a-half hours before the doors opened, rushed a Target department store in Sydney where McCartney's limited edition special collection went on sale."They were taking clothes off mannequins, they were just tearing clothes off other people - it was just absurd," said one bemused customer after the frenzy left shelves bare of the British designer's fashion fare.Long queues also built up outside other selected Target stores in Australia that are carrying the collection, with shoppers stripping racks bare of McCartney items within 10 minutes of opening time. Nothing costs more than $200 in the 42-piece collection that features signature "Stella looks" for a fraction of the regular price. posted by Niko @ 7:28 AM 0 comments Permalink Sunday, March 11, 2007 Lily Allen Recreated as Sims Character British pop star Lily Allen has been recreated as a character in role playing computer game The Sims. The singer has also reworked hit song Smile in fictional language Simlish with fans given the opportunity to impress Allen with their own versions of the song in a game-based competition. Allen explains, "Recording Smile in Simlish for The Sims 2 Seasons was a fun experience!" The star will also choose the eventual winner of The Sims 2 Seasons Smilish Contest later this year. The Flaming Lips, The Pussycat Dolls and The Black Eyed Peas have also recorded tracks for previous Sims games. posted by Niko @ 3:44 PM 0 comments Permalink Hugh Grant - The Rubberband Man? Hugh Grant's Temporary 'facelift'... British actor Hugh Grant has found an alternative to plastic surgery - elastic bands. The 46-year-old used the trick for his role as a 1980's pop star in latest movie Music & Lyrics alongside Drew Barrymore, and he confessed he didn't want to let go of the prop after the cameras stopped rolling. He says, "I had to play myself back in the Eighties, so I had an elastic lift - it's a tight piece of band around the face that's invisible but makes you look like you've had a facelift...FemaleFirstUK posted by Niko @ 2:44 PM 0 comments Permalink Liz Hurley Belly Dances for Wedding Guests Liz Hurley's wedding week took a turn for the bizarre yesterday when she took to the stage and performed a belly dance for guests. As if we hadn't seen enough of her already, the star, 41, decided to provide her own entertainment at yet another wedding party, by stripping down to a silver bra and dancing in front of 300 party-goers at the Naugur Fort in Rajasthan. On stage - we kid you not - she was joined by Janet-Street Porter, Trinny Woodall and Tamara Beckwith to cheers from the crowd. Outside the fort, crowds hoping to catch a glimpse of the glamourous couple had to be beaten back by police with sticks. It marked the penultimate day in the couple's marathon 42 day wedding celebrations, which culminate in Arun Nayar, 42, riding through the streets of Jodphur on a white horse, followed by a procession of camels, elephants and priests blowing horns made of conch shells. posted by Niko @ 1:53 PM 0 comments Permalink Saturday, March 10, 2007 Salma Hayek Engaged & Pregnant It has been a highly successful twelve months for Salma Hayek, as the forty year old relishes in the success of Ugly Betty, to which Hayek is an executive producer for. But that's not all the good news; Hayek's spokesperson has announced that she is engaged, and that the happy couple is expecting their first child. Hayek will be marrying her partner Francois-Henri Pinault, who is the chief executive and chairman for PPR, a company which currently owns designer labels such as Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci and Stella McCartney. Hayek first caught the attention of many twelve years ago after starring alongside Antonio Banderas in the film Desperado. She was also nominated for an Oscar in 2002 for her role in Frida...source: GenerationQ posted by Niko @ 8:54 AM 0 comments Permalink The Gossip Sign with Columbia The Gossip just keep on getting bigger and bigger, and now the band have signed with Columbia. After the success of current album Standing In The Way Of Control, the three-piece have inked a deal with a subsidary of the music industry giants called Music With A Twist - which apparently is dedicated to developing music with a lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans gender artists (yeh, we're confused too). This isn't the first time The Gossip have dealt with Music With A Twist, as they are set to appear on the Revolutions compilation. The band meanwhile, are working on their new album, which should be released later in the year....source: AngryApe posted by Niko @ 8:47 AM 0 comments Permalink Tuesday, March 06, 2007 Jay-Z to Sell Rocawear for $204m Cash Rapper/Mogul, Jay-Z has entered into a deal to sell Rocawear for $204 million in cash to the Iconix Brand Group. Iconix is a company that markets brands like Candies, Joe Boxer, Mudd, Londen Fog, Ocean Pacific, etc. The deal can possibly net Jay-Z $35 million in Iconix stock, if Rocawear meets certain performance requirements over the next few years, according to reports. "Iconix is a pioneering new brand management model, and by combining Rocawear with their platform, my team and I can focus on our strengths in design and lifestyle marketing," Jay-Z said in a statement. "I'm also looking forward to working with Neil Cole and the Iconix organization on other brand development opportunities." "This is the largest acquisition Iconix has made and Rocawear is a brand that is increasing in market share and has extraordinary potential for growth", said Neil Cole, CEO of Iconix Brand Group. "The leadership team is already in place to fulfill our mission and we will maintain complete continuity within the business by having Jay and his team in charge of all product development, licensing and marketing. Jay and his partners in the operating company that manufactures all of the Rocawear men's apparel, Alex Bize and Norton Cher, will become our licensee for the core business. Iconix will add talent and resources that I believe will help make Rocawear a billion dollar global brand. This acquisition will be transformative for Iconix in terms of its scale, the diversification it brings to our portfolio of brands as well as having someone as talented as Jay-Z joining our company and the many synergies that could bring." Jay-Z will continue to be in charge of product development, marketing and licensing for Rocawear, which generally has over $700 million in annual retail sales. Iconix has predicted that Rocawear will do well as far as royalty revenue within the first 12 months of the agreement, which is expected to close this month...Source: HipHopDX posted by Niko @ 8:00 PM 0 comments Permalink Monday, March 05, 2007 Jackson Charging $3,500 for 30 Seconds A relaxed-looking Michael Jackson smiled and waved at screaming fans as he arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years to host an exclusive party and sponsor a fan art competition. Jackson made his first official foray back into the spotlight after his acquittal on child molestation charges in June 2005 with an appearance in Tokyo to accept an MTV Japan award last year. Jackson, in trademark sun glasses and black leather jacket, was ushered by guards past hundreds of screaming Japanese fans at Narita Airport on Sunday afternoon, some carrying signs that read "We love Michael" and "Welcome to Japan." At the VIP party, guests paying $3,500 will get to mingle with Jackson and spend 30 seconds to one minute each of exclusive face time with the Gloved One, according to organizers. It was unclear whether the star will perform any songs....more at Forbes posted by Niko @ 6:55 AM 0 comments Permalink Theyskens offers a first show for Nina Ricci The trees of the Tuileries gardens, an evanescent mist and an arching spring sky were the backdrop on Sunday to Olivier Theyskens's first show for Nina Ricci. And that perfectly expressed the mood of the Belgian designer, who was a fresh breeze of change for the house. Feathers woven into the models' loose hair, outfits that twisted across the body as if blown by a gentle wind and a sense that ultralight dresses were evaporating at the hemline were all expressions of Theyskens's poetic romanticism. "Nonchalance -I wanted it modern and fragile for the young Ricci girl," the designer said backstage as he faced the transition from the now-shuttered house of Rochas to his new nest...IHT posted by Niko @ 6:45 AM 0 comments Permalink Saturday, March 03, 2007 Tips on Snagging Quality Vintage Online Finding good vintage fashion items isn't nearly as simple as it might seem. There's always eBay, but for less-savy shoppers, that Web site can be surprisingly tricky to navigate. "Vintage" has become such a buzzword that unless you know exactly what you are looking for, you can spend hours scrolling through pages of spanking-new "vintage inspired" geegaws - and end up with something you could have bought at Target for a lot less. That in mind, eBay's staggering selection certainly makes it worth a stop. Here are a few other good sites. Many women find handbags easier to buy online than clothes, and the Bag Lady Emporium has hundreds of bags at a wide range of prices. The site stocks almost any style you can imagine and some you probably didn't know existed. Top picks include tidy stamped-leather satchels, mod Lucite cases and fanciful beaded clutches from the 1920s. Enokiworld carries tough-to-find designer clothes by the likes of Stephen Sprouse, Ossie Clark and Zandra Rhodes, plus bags and shoes from such pricey purveyors as Hermes, Gucci and Bottega Veneta. The offerings may be limited, but fashion insiders are likely to covet every piece. Fashiondig is an easy-to-navigate site that peddles clothing and accessories from vintage dealers across the country. You can search by item, designer, dealer or decade, and prices are generally reasonable: Even Victorian silk jackets and art deco necklaces are often available for less than $100. If you're serious about vintage, visit Vintage Textile. Its impressive array of collector-grade pieces dates to the 18th century, including Colonial-era gowns crafted from silk damask and dazzling hand-beaded flapper dresses. Yes, prices are astronomical, but there's vintage and then there's vintage. Glimpsing the latter from time to time can be truly inspiring, no matter what your budget....by Wire Reports posted by Niko @ 8:31 AM 0 comments Permalink Paris Fashion Week - The Weekend Show Schedule for the Weekend friday, march 2nd 09:00 am HIROMICHI NAKANO 10:00 am& 11.30 am CHANEL 11:30 am AGNES B. 12:30 am JEAN-CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC 1:30 pm CHER MICHEL KLEIN 2:30 pm SONIA RYKIEL 3:30 pm JUNKO SHIMADA 4:30 pm GIAMBATTISTA VALLI 5:30 pm RUE DU MAIL (D.A. Martine Sitbon) 6:30 pm JOSEP FONT 8:00 pm ALEXANDER MCQUEEN saturday, march 3rd 10:30 am HERMES 11:30 am GUY LAROCHE 12:30 pm CHAPURIN 1:30 pm KENZO 2:30 pm JOSE CASTRO 3:30 pm CHLOE 4:30 pm MARTIN GRANT 5:30 pm ANTONIO BERARDI 6:30 pm BARBARA BUI 8:00 pm JOHN GALLIANO sunday, march 4th 10:00 am VANESSA BRUNO 11:00 am NINA RICCI 12:00 am ELIE SAAB 1:00 am YUKI TORII 2:00 am COLLETTE DINNIGAN 3:00 pm LOUIS VUITTON 4:30 pm SYBILLA 5:30 pm LANVIN 6:30 pm MOON YOUNG HEE 7:30 pm MIU MIU posted by Niko @ 7:55 AM 0 comments Permalink Thursday, March 01, 2007 Paris Fashion Week - Stella McCartney Schedule for Thursday, March 1st 10:00 am STELLA MCCARTNEY Palais de Chaillot - 1 place du Trocadero - Paris 16e 11:00 am LEONARD Le Carrousel du Louvre - Salle Delorme 12:00 am CACHAREL Le Carrousel du Louvre - Salle Le Notre 1:00 pm TSUMORI CHISATO Le Carrousel du Louvre Salle Soufflot 2:00 pm EMANUEL UNGARO Bassin du Trocadero - Place de Varsovie - Paris 16e 3:30 pm ZUCCA Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts - Salle Melpomene - 13 quai Malaquais - Paris 6e 4:30 pm CELINE Espace Ephemere Tuileries - Jardin des Tuileries - Paris 1er 5:30 pm HAIDER ACKERMANN Couvent des Cordeliers - 15 rue de l'Ecole de Medecine - Paris 6e 6:30 pm VERONIQUE LEROY Institut du Monde Arabe - Salle Hypostyle - 1 rue des Fosses Saint-Bernard - Paris 5e 8:00 pm YVES SAINT LAURENT Centre Georges Pompidou - entree face au 50 rue Rambuteau - Paris 4e 9:00 pm JASMINE DI MILO Palais de Chaillot - 1 place du Trocadero - Paris 16e posted by Niko @ 7:41 AM 0 comments Permalink