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Lady Gaga To Receive Stylemaker Award

Joelle Tomlinson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:23:43 +0000

One thing that everyone can agree on in relation to Lady Gaga: the women knows how to dress.

Her sometimes kooky and outrageous style is what will be earning her a coveted Stylemaker award on Monday night (November 2). According to mtvnews.com, Gaga will be honored by her good friend and über-designer Marc Jacobs with the Stylemaker Award at the 13th annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards. The ACE Awards will be held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and will also honor design icon Diane von Fürstenberg with the Accessory Visionary Award, Barbie as a Fashion Icon, and British fashion house Burberry as Brand of the Year.

According to UsMagazine.com, ACE President Karen Giberson released a statement saying, “[Gaga is] well-appointed in accessories. Just when you thought you saw everything in originality, there she is again. People anticipate what she’s going to wear, and it’s exciting to see accessories as such a meaningful part of someone’s wardrobe.”

In addition to Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Betsey Johnson, Nina Garcia, Molly Sims and “Gossip Girl” costume designer Eric Daman will be handing out awards.

Olsen Twins Launch New Fashion Line

Vanessa Baker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:46:55 +0000

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 23, have launched a new line for juniors, Olsenboye, available exclusively at JCPenny, reports E! News. Items from the line will be in the retail chain’s 50 largest stores and online beginning Nov. 6, and will be introduced in all stores by February.

The line is casual and aims to be affordable, with all items between $20 and $50.

The twins recently joined Sean “Diddy” Combs as the only celebrity designers to be inducted as members into the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Their previous fashion lines, The Row and Elizabeth and James, were for adults and featured high-end price tags, while their other fashion endeavours were designed mainly for Wal-Mart.

David Beckham Replaced As Underwear Model

Vanessa Baker — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:16:55 +0000

Move over, David Beckham, there’s a new soccer hottie in town.

Cristiano Ronaldo, 24, who plays for Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team, is replacing Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Beckham, 34, as the face of Emporio Armani men’s underwear, reports E! News.

Lauren Conrad Cashes in on Recession

Vanessa Baker — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:48:24 +0000

The Hills star Lauren Conrad’s new fashion line, L.C. by Lauren Conrad, will be sold at Kohl’s, with every item priced under $60. Her first line of overpriced, high-end clothing didn’t do well, reports E! News, so this time around, Conrad is aiming to appeal to fans with clothing they can actually afford.

The reality star, 23, celebrated the line’s launch with a party on Melrose Place. She was joined inside by her boyfriend, actor Kyle Howard, 31. Conrad’s ex, Brody Jenner, was noticeably absent from the affair.

Those in attendance left with gift bags of items from the line.

We Saw Avril Lavigne’s and Deryck Whibley’s Break Up Coming

Robert Ostfield — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:09:59 +0000

We are not saying that we are mind readers or we can see into the future, however we are not surprised by Avril Lavigne’s break up from her rocker husband Deryck Whibley. As Jordan explained in our XM radio show last week, we had an opportunity to interview Avril a few weeks ago when she was promoting the launch of her new clothing line, Abbey Dawn. We also saw Deryck there and had a quick interview with him. Although Deryck tried to be as courteous as possible, it was more than clear that he had no interest in being there, and there was something else happening behind the scenes. He just stood in the corner with a pissed off look. You can check out the interview below. Nevertheless we wish both Avril and Deryck the best of luck.

Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza Bares All

Vanessa Baker — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:06:44 +0000

The current Miss Universe from Venezuela will end her year-long reign later this month with a topless appearance in Maxim, reports Perez Hilton.

The photos of Dayana Mendzoa, 23, will be featured in the September issue of the magazine and have already been posted on their web site. But no actual nudity can be seen as she uses her arms and jewellery to cover the necessary parts.

When asked if she only dates millionaires, the beauty queen responded, “No, he doesn’t have to be a soccer player or an actor, either. He just has to be a special guy who is very genuine.”

Simon Cowell Forming Mega-Company

Vanessa Baker — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:17:12 +0000

American Idol judge Simon Cowell and Sir Phillip Green, owner of Topshop clothing stores, have teamed up to form a global entertainment super-company. Model Kate Moss has been asked to be the director of style and image for the company, which hopes to rival the other big name brands in television and fashion.

“Kate has been signed as a figurehead and style setter for the fashion end of the business,” said a source. “She will bring her expertise to the table, advising on all branding and style for clothes, hair and accessories. Something that has also been talked about is Kate developing her own singing career and starting a music label.”

Since signing on to the still unnamed company, Moss has doubled her net-worth to $100 million.

Kate Moss Not Fired From Rimmel

andPOP Staff — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:24:16 +0000

It appears that Kate Moss won’t be retiring any time soon.

London-based makeup company Rimmel reaffirmed over the weekend that Moss is still the face of their brand.

In a statement, senior vice president Stephen Mormoris said that “Kate Moss is a worldwide inspiration and leader in fashion and beauty, and has been an iconic face for Rimmel London. I am thrilled we are continuing our professional partnership.”

This announcement comes in the face of persistent rumours that pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor had stolen the job.

Italian Fashion Designers Ban Size Zero Models

andPOP Staff — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:21:54 +0000

The fashion industry is taking a significant step in promoting a healthy body-image.

Italian fashion designers have become the first in the world to prohibit size zero models on the runway.

The move comes a month after a Brazilian model died because of complications due to anorexia.

This new regulation postulates that models with a mass index of 18 or less would not be allowed to take part in any high-fashion runway shows.

Models in future fairs will exemplify “full bodied, healthy and radiant Mediterranean types.”

The campaign launches Friday Dec. 22nd and calls for photographers, make-up artists and model agencies to join against the rail-thin model type.

Gwen Stefani To Release A Fragrance

andPOP Staff — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:50:39 +0000

Singer Gwen Stefani is jumping on the celeb eau de parfum train by announcing plans to create a fragrance.

Coty, the largest fragrance producer in the world, signed Gwen to produce the scent, which should be out in fall 2007.

“Creating a fragrance is one of the most prestigious things a designer can do. For me it’s like another thing you can wear and another thing I can creatively be a part of,” E! Online quoted the L.A.M.B. designer, as saying.

“I’m creating it for myself. It’s like me shrunken into a box.”

And, really, who doesn’t want a little Gwen in a box?