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First Look: Gwyneth Paltrow for Max Factor
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Health & Beauty,
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Among Gwyneth Paltrow's many jobs is that of serving as "creative inspiration" for cosmetic company Max Factor, which of course entails offering her face up for advertising campaigns.
The first photo (seen above) of the most recent campaign - which was inspired by Paltrow's Renaissance-like career - sees the actress/rockstar wife/blogger/style icon as "The Writer." So how did she manage evoking the character? "It's kind of me when I'm most myself - doing something creative. You know, having a look that says confidence, creativity, but still very much who I am," the mother of two explained.
Paltrow will appear in six other photos for the campaign, which are sadly not displayed in the U.S. considering that Max Factor hasn't been sold here in two years. Now you'll have an excuse to buy with all the European fashion glossies!
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| Huffington Post
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Sneak Peek: Tim Walker’s ‘Story Teller’
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Fashion Designers, Models, News,
Fashion photographer Tim Walker has offered up a taste of what to expect from his upcoming photo book, Story Teller.
While some photos immediately recall famed editorials of his from years past, he has also included new material, including a portrait of Alexander McQueen - seen after the jump - joining a skull for a cigarette break (this was actually the last known photo taken of McQueen before he died in 2010).
The title Story Teller is quite appropriate for Walker, considering his theatrical, colorful sense of photography (which, of course, seems to be a fashion designer's dream!).
The retrospective will span a hefty 254 pages of his work, mixing editorial and portraiture from back to 2007.
Click to continue reading Sneak Peek: Tim Walker’s ‘Story Teller’
Read More | The Cut
Nicolas Ghesquiere Leaves Balenciaga
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Fashion Designers, News, Rumors,
Fashion designer Nicolas Ghesquière has announced that he will be leaving his post as creative director of Balenciaga.
The news comes as a shock to many, as there was almost no word previously that the French designer was planning to part ways with the fashion house he's headed for fifteen years. Fashion critic Cathy Horyn, however, has a theory that Ghesquière's departure may have something to do with Yves Saint Laurent's new creative director Hedi Slimane.
An official statement from the company stated that the decision was made jointly by Ghesquière and PPR, the group which owns Balenciaga. There was no additional information offered from the company.
Ghesquière's work at the Paris label has received numerous praises, attracting celebrity fans like Kristen Stewart and Jennifer Connelly.
Read More | NY Times
Gaspard Ulliel Cast as Yves Saint Laurent
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, News,
After a "huge audition [process]," French actor Gaspard Ulliel - whom you may recall from Gus Van Sant's heartbreakingly sweet short in Paris, Je T'aime - has been cast as the lead in an upcoming biopic of French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.
Announced this past year at the Cannes Film Festival, the film - directed by Bertrand Bonello - will go into production this spring. Although there is neither a formal script nor screenplay just yet, the film is expected to focus on the designer's life from the mid-Sixties to about 1976.
Read More | Screen Daily via The Cut
Lana Del Rey May Possibly Be the Next Face of Versace
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Rumors,
Singer-turned-fashion darling Lana Del Rey just may front the next major Versace campaign.
Fresh from covering Vogue UK and collaborating with retail giant H&M, it would be no surprise if the Italian fashion house were to snag her for their next set of advertisements.
The rumors began when the Twitter account @LanaDelReyWorld wrote, "NEWS: After being the face of H&M and Jaguar, @LanaDelRey is now officially the face of the clothes label, #Versace. Photos will follow!"
While neither the brand nor the singer's spokespeople are talking, neither of them are denying it, either!
Del Rey is also a brand ambassador for Mulberry, who loved her so much that they named a bag after her. So yeah, folks in the fashion world kind of love her.
Read More | @LanaDelReyWorld via Vogue
Will L’Wren Scott Design Angelina’s Wedding Dress?
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Rumors,
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Among the dozens of rumors circulating the Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt wedding, the most talked about one at the moment claims that L'Wren Scott has been tapped to design the A-list actress' wedding gown.
"[Angelina]'s been courted by some of the hottest designers on the planet, but having a big name isn't important to her... Of all the people she’s met with she feels L’Wren is the one that understands her body the most," a source said.
The rumor isn't so far-fetched, considering Angelina, 37, has worn some of Scott's creations on the red carpet.
"Angelina wanted someone who is not so obvious for designing wedding gowns. L’Wren is famed for designing clothes to suit taller, thin women like herself," the source added.
On top of that, fittings would be quite easy considering L'Wren lives in the house next to the one Angelina and Brad purchased in Surrey earlier this year!
Read More | Daily Mail
Quote of the Day: Lady Gaga on Her Weight Gain
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Health & Beauty,
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"I was acutely aware of some photos on the internet — my mum called me and was like, 'Did you gain weight?' — everybody was telling me about it, and I didn't really care. But when I heard it was on the news, where they talk about wars, the economy crashing, and the election — I just thought, ‘This is ####### ridiculous.’ I mean, what kind of example is that to a young girl sitting at home? ... Quite honestly, I did gain about 30 pounds. [But] Adele is bigger than me, how come nobody says anything about it? She’s so wonderful and I think her confidence is something I have to match. She has set the bar very high for a lot of women."
- Lady Gaga discusses her recent weight gain.
(Make sure to check out other notable quotes.)
Read More | Stylist via The Cut
Heidi Klum Goes Bare-Faced for Charity
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Health & Beauty, Models, News,
Heidi Klum is baring it all for the sake of the children - at least with her face, anyway.
The supermodel and Project Runway host was photographed by Rankin without any hint of makeup to her complexion - quite a brave feat for someone whose line of work demands perfection. Despite the lack of cosmetics, however, Klum is obviously blessed with great genetics! The 39 year-old mother of four is going bare-faced on November 9 and urging others to do so in order to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
Read More | Daily Mail
Fashion Police: Leather Lover Gwyneth Paltrow
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities,
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Recently voted the world's most stylish woman, Gwyneth Paltrow stepped out in a rather questionable look to promote the launch of the new Hugo Boss perfume, Boss Nuit Pout Femme.
While she thankfully minimized her accessories and makeup so that her leather-philic wouldn't be too much, the Oscar-winning actress still looks like she's either ready to step into a dominatrix club or to audition for a new Matrix film. Is the black leather frock a step in the fashionable direction, or is it just a fashion flop?
(Check out more questionable fashion looks here.)
Read More | Huffington Post
Items Du Jour: Tilda Inspires Ice Dress, American Apparel’s Insensitive Sale
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Celebrities, Editorials, Health & Beauty, Models, News, Sales,
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+ The Kardashian sisters are caught up in a lawsuit over their new cosmetics line Khroma Beauty, which is similar enough in name for Beverly Hills-based Chroma Makeup to go after them legally, claiming that customers will be confused between the two products.
+ Miranda Kerr, named Maxim's Sexiest Woman Alive, is featured in December's issue, photographed by David Slijper.
+ Tila Swinton's character from The Chronicles of Narnia inspired TWELV magazine's editorial "Ice Queen," which showcases a dress made entirely of ice.
+ American Apparel caused an uproar recently when it tried to capitalize on Hurricane Sandy, offering an online sale to East coast shoppers with the code 'SANDYSALE.'
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