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After Louis Vuitton’s train extravaganza yesterday, one editor said, “Unless you’re going to stage a fashion show like that, throw a presentation.” Though yes, steamer trains and porters should be required at every fashion show, some don’t need bells and whistles to hold the crowd’s attention. Valentino, for example, sent out a slew of very simple looks so exquisitely made that it was hard not to reach out and touch them. The leather jumpsuit at left is the best example. While nearly every designer has shown leather for fall, few have attempted the leather onesie. In theory, it sounds like a disaster, but at the hands of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Peirpaolo Piccioli it’s as soft and feminine as one of their white lace dresses—with just a shot of rock ‘n roll. The show notes describe it best: “They indulge in tactile artisan craftsmanship while they reduce a line to its pure architectural essence.”
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- The only person more excited than us about Miu Miu‘s fall show, held in Paris yesterday at the Conseil de Economique, Social et Environemental, was Kate Mara. It marked the actress’ first Miu Miu show, and the only one she’d attend all week, though it’s a longtime favorite brand. “Every time I go into the store, no matter what the season is, what that particular style is, I always find something that I feel completely comfortable in,” Mara explained. “So I think I just love the fit!”
Kara Mara and pant suits at Miu Miu. Photos: Getty Images
If, like Mara, you’ve become a fan of Miuccia Prada’s sweet dresses and playful accessories, you might need the next few months to adjust your eye to the pant suits the designer’s offering for fall. Every single look—save the last five—was a suit. They came in brightly colored (always matching) prints, or suede, with high necked blouses and ruffled ties. Chunky loafers and structured bags pulled the already polished looks together, while Bjork’s soundtrack brought a bit of 90s flavor to the 70s-inspired collection (and kept Marc Jacobs’ head bouncing in the front row). Whether stars like Mara, Katy Perry and Mia Wasikowska (both of whom also sat front row) adopt the head-to-toe prints come September may be up in the air, but those last five dresses? We doubt anyone will wait until fall to wear the darling mirrored suede shifts.
Amber.Stardoll- Celebrities like Academy Award winner, Reese Witherspoon, or Grammy winner, Adele, have spent a long time getting to the top. They have earned their respect. When you look at someone like Reese, becoming a celebrity seems like a really hard thing to do! But then there are people like Kim Kardashian and Nicky Hilton- what did they do? Absolutely nothing! Click on the pics and see a couple of stars who have taken the easy route by becoming famous for just being famous.
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- What day is it today? It's not just Thursday, it's Hottie Thursday! Yummy! We've seen ten guys with eyes we're drowning in! So are you in the mood for some eye candy today? Click on the pics and check out our favorite guys like Ian Somerhalder and Alexander Skarsgard right away!
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- It's that time of year again! Time to get out your favorite spring dresses! Even if the air is a bit chilly, we love pairing a denim dress with colorful tights. Click on the pics to see 10 celebs who are delightful in denim!
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- We spotted Kiefer Sutherland while out and about and he didn't look to happy to have his picture taken! In fact, it looks like he wants to throw a punch at the paparazzi. Calm down, Kief!
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- It's over between Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and the singer Eduardo Cruz (Penelope Cruz's younger brother). After a year together the pair have called it quits, a source close to the couple confirms. The couple broke up for a few days ago and Eduardo is on his way back to his home town, Madrid. "It was a mutual decision and they are staying as friends", the source explains. The filming for Desperate Housewives is keeping Eva busy and this makes her think of other things. This is just so sad, they seemed so happy with each other! (us Weekly)
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Hudson Kroenig at Chanel yesterday. Photo: Getty Images There was something elementary school-like about yesterday’s Chanel show, from the kids and the crystals to the references to movies like Superman II and The NeverEnding Story. You can read proper reviews in the Times, but below you’ll find our two big takeaways. 1. Kids stole the show. Before its start, a little girl in a pink fur coat reveled in the glittering sand floor and the giant crystal formations. However, she didn’t just attract fawning attention from the front row, Bill Cunningham stopped to snap her picture. Then, halfway through the show, Hudson Kroenig took a turn around the runway on the arm of Heidi Mount. He wore a grey tweed jacket with crystal piping and swung a quilted purple velvet chain bag across his body. The crowd swooned. 2. Chanel‘s bringing back the backpack. Though menswear re-embraced the backpack years ago, women have pretty much left it alone (aside from the dozen or so girls with the Row’s crocodile version slung over their shoulder). This fall, Karl’s offering a triangular version that zips down the middle and has a pocket on each side. It comes in pink tweed, purple velvet and grey jersey. Watch out Prada, you have some competition.
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Photo: WWD
Yesterday, Suzy Menkes promised that Francois Henri Pinault would announced Hedi Slimane’s appointment to the house of Yves Saint Laurent this morning. Indeed, WWD quotes the CEO of PPR’s statement: “As one of the most important French fashion houses, Yves Saint Laurent today possesses formidable potential, which I am confident will be successfully harnessed and revealed through the vision of Hedi Slimane.” The fashion world’s been trying to drag Slimane out of design retirement for years, making his return particularly exciting. However, as WWD points out, he’s never actually designed a women’s collection. He oversaw men’s while at YSL and revolutionized menswear at Dior Homme. Though he created plenty of one off suits for models and actresses, YSL’s resort collection—to be presented in June—will mark his first full collection for women. Though the article hints at one of many reasons Slimane didn’t accept the same position at Dior—”Among the sticking points was Slimane’s insistence on overhauling Dior’s extensive network of global boutiques”—it focuses on what he will do at YSL, mainly exert complete control. Given his attention to detail at Dior Homme it’s expected he’ll have a hand in everything from advertising and store design to cosmetics and show production. Expect YSL to be next season’s hottest ticket.
