| French fashion designer Ted Lapidus dies at 79(By RACHID AOULI, Associated Press Writer Rachid Aouli, Associated Press Writer 2008-12-31 00:23) | | PARIS – Ted Lapidus, the fashion designer who redefined chic with the 1960s unisex look, has died in France. He was 79. President Nicolas Sarkozy, in an homage to the designer, said Lapidus "democratized French elegance and classicism" and "made fas... |
| Snow and Sexy Starlets: Hollywood Perfection at "The Spirit" Premiere(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-22 00:34) | | Los Angeles – A bevy of beautiful leading ladies didn't seem to mind the inclement weather that fell on the red carpet of "The Spirit" premiere on Wednesday night in Hollywood. It was actually cold and raining outside as director Frank Mil... |
| Will Smith, Seriously(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-17 17:39) | | Los Angeles – On the red carpet Tuesday night for his new drama "Seven Pounds," Will Smith admitted that, like "The Pursuit of Happyness" that went before, the film is "a chick flick for guys." That characterization of... |
| Leo and Kate: Together Again at the "Revolutionary Road" Premiere(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-16 19:49) | | Los Angeles – It was almost as cold as the icy waters around the "Titanic" in Westwood on Monday night as Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet helped launch "Revolutionary Road," their first film collaboration since making that all... |
| Scent of a Storyteller(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-15 18:26) | | New York – A trip to any department store will present hundreds of fragrance options, many of which stink. They're generic, recycled formulas that all tend to wear the same way. The best perfumes evoke a story or a feeling, real or imagined, but in... |
| Intern Kanye? Say What?!(Jefferson Reid Jefferson Reid 2008-12-15 01:20) | | Los Angeles (E! Online) – Once again, it seems like the "K" in U.K. stands for kooky. While there may be a sliver of truth to the idea that Kanye West wants to get some hands-on experience in the fashion biz with a London position at Louis V... |
| Nicole Miller Gets Starry Eyed(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-15 01:20) | | New York – Nicole Miller looked to the stars for her Pre-Fall 2009 collection - think astrological signs and star charts - a motif she extended throughout with prints, sequined and fabric appliques and Ziggy Stardust-worthy platform shoes. "I d... |
| At Vera Wang, a Bricolage of Boy-Meets-Girl(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-15 01:20) | | New York – Still reveling in the successful opening of her downtown New York boutique, despite the economic odds stacked against it, Vera Wang presented a Pre-Fall 2009 collection on Wednesday of diverse, yet cohesive separates and fashion jewelry t... |
| A Family Affair at "The Day the Earth Stood Still" Premiere(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-11 10:16) | | New York – The Smiths came out in force on Tuesday night for the premiere of young Jaden's latest flick. Dad Will, mom Jada, and sister Willow hit the red carpet in New York City as 20th Century Fox celebrated their updated take on the classic scien... |
| Haute Coupure? Luxury buyers scent bargains(By Astrid Wendlandt and Marie-Louise Gumuchian Astrid Wendlandt And Marie-louise Gumuchian 2008-12-11 10:16) | | PARIS/MILAN (Reuters) – In couture, cut is vital, but Marie Dupuis has found it can also apply to price. Thanks to a little bargaining, a Jean-Paul Gaultier dress she had her eye on for New Year's eve was hers at a 40 percent discount. The 32-year-o... |
| "Benjamin Button" Brings Out Hollywood's Biggest Stars(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-11 10:16) | | Los Angeles – It's a good thing that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have an army of nannies to help care for their six children, for Hollywood's most beautiful couple got home very late on Monday night. Sure, it was a school night for some of their ol... |
| Oscar de la Renta Does Oscar for Pre-Fall(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-11 10:16) | | New York – When you've been in the business as long as Oscar de la Renta has - he's been designing under his own name since 1965 - you don't need external references in your designs. You can be self-referential. "The collection is about...the c... |
| Paula Abdul selling `American Idol' gifts on HSN(By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, AP Fashion Writer Samantha Critchell, Ap Fashion Writer 2008-12-11 10:15) | | NEW YORK – They might not go home with a recording contract, but Paula Abdul doesn't let any "American Idol" contestant leave empty-handed. Each season she designs and distributes jewelry for the aspiring singers as a keepsake of their experience. B... |
| The Mouse That Roared: Rodent Fun at "The Tale of Despereaux" Premiere(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-11 10:12) | | Los Angeles – When actor Matthew Broderick left his wife Sarah Jessica Parker and his young son James back in New York and headed for Hollywood to attend the gala premiere of his new animated feature "The Tale of Despereaux," he had to car... |
| Meryl Streep Rules Again at the "Doubt" Premiere(Jenny Peters Jenny Peters 2008-12-09 23:32) | | New York – She has been in our cinematic life seemingly forever, with 14 Academy Award nominations and two wins, and at 59 years old is ancient by Hollywood standards for female stars. At that age, she is supposed to go quietly out to pasture and le... |
| Zac Posen: Puttin' on the Glitz(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-08 10:13) | | New York – As the pre-fall season in fashion got underway this week, the uncertainty about next year's business still looms. But Zac Posen, who showed his collection in a charming bistro in New York on Friday, Dec. 5, was determined to stay the cour... |
| A Store for Modernists: Vera Wang's Newest Boutique(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-05 13:04) | | New York – Vera Wang hasn't opened a boutique since 1989, but it only means that her new store, which opened in New York on Dec. 4 to a packed crowd of well-wishers, can lay claim to be the most contemporary shopping experience one can have with Ver... |
| Gai Mattiolo arrested for alleged bankruptcy fraud( 2008-12-05 12:30) | | ROME – The Italian financial police say they have arrested fashion designer Gai Mattiolo on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy. Officer Stefano Catorci says Mattiolo was placed under house arrest in Rome early Friday for allegedly siphoning funds fro... |
| Spring Statements: Accessories Go Bold(Renata Espinosa Renata Espinosa 2008-12-05 09:43) | | New York – The Neiman Marcus accessories preview on Wednesday, Dec. 3 provided an inside look at the biggest trends for next spring to keep in mind when you want to add a little zing to your wardrobe. For spring, it's all about statement accessories... |
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