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Victoria Beckham

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/06/10 The Row Launches E-Commerce, Victoria Beckham Plans Handbag Line

Victoria Beckham is working on a handbag line with Marc Jacobs alum Katie Hillier.

Victoria Beckham is working on a handbag line with Marc Jacobs alum Katie Hillier.

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen's cult fashion line The Row is launching e-commerce today.

"Yohji Yamamoto: My Dear Bomb," a book of short fiction written by the designer is due out this fall.

Dsquared is opening three new stores this month—in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Athens and Thesaloniki, Greece.

footwear

Nicholas Kirkwood and Peter Pilotto Collaborate on Spring 2011 Footwear Collection

London based footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood is partnering with Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos on a capsule collection of fall shoes.

London based footwear designer Nicholas Kirkwood is partnering with Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos on a capsule collection of fall shoes. The lineup of two styles will make their debut at the Peter Pilotto spring runway show during London Fashion Week this September. Kirkwood has been creating footwear for Peter Pilotto for two seasons, but this marks the first collection that will go into production. Kirkwood has also worked with Rodarte and Erdem on recent shoe collections. 

 

 

 

Ralph Lauren

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/05/10 British Fashion Council Announces MA Scholarship, Henry Holland For Roxy

Thomas Crisp is the first menswear designer to win the British Fashion Council's MA Scholarship.

Thomas Crisp is the first menswear designer to win the British Fashion Council's MA Scholarship.

Henry Holland collaborated on a skiwear collection for Roxy.

Ralph Lauren childrenswear launches an interactive storybook.

Rachel Weisz, Jessica Biel and Eva Mendes all will direct short films for Glamour’s fifth annual Reel Moments series.

After fourteen years at Glamour, Suze Yalof Schwartz is leaving her position as executive fashion editor at large.

Coco Rocha

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/04/10 Esteban Cortazar is Back, Coco Rocha Blogs Her Honeymoon

Jamie Bochert talks to Vogue.com UK about meeting one of her icons, Patti Smith.

Jamie Bochert talks to Vogue.com UK about meeting one of her icons, Patti Smith.

After leaving Emanuel Ungaro last year, Esteban Cortazar is back with a new collection.

Coco Rocha blogs and posts photos from her honeymoon in Corsica.

Elle editor in chief Robbie Myers joins Twitter.

On August 18 Target will host Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular—part light show, part runway show and part dance theater—at the Standard Hotel in New York.

David Beckham

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/03/10 Rosie Huntington-Whitely For Love, Altuzarra Live at SHOWstudio

Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Victoria's Secret model and Transformers star, is Love's September issue cover girl.

Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Victoria's Secret model and Transformers star, is Love's September issue cover girl.

Joseph Altuzarra will be live at SHOWstudio tomorrow, talking with Fashion Director Alexander Fury.

David Beckham is designing a menswear collection under Victoria's successful fashion label. The men's line will launch for spring 2011.

Glamour magazine launches its first iPad application.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss Covers Her 30th Issue of British Vogue, Lands Balmain Campaign

British Vogue covers featuring Kate Moss—September 2010 and March 1993 The September issue of British Vogue features Kate Moss for the sixth time in her career and marks Moss' 30th cover for the magazine.

British Vogue covers featuring Kate Moss—September 2010 and March 1993

The September issue of British Vogue features Kate Moss for the sixth time in her career and marks Moss' 30th cover for the magazine. Her first British Vogue cover (above right) was shot in 1993 by Corinne Day. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Moss' latest issue promises a look at fall trends as style by Kate herself, and the cover look is Burberry Prorsum. Also recently released, Moss' fall 2010 Balmain campaign (below), in which she appears in head-to-toe leather as captured by Inez & Vinoodh.

Betsey Johnson

Fashion in 50 Seconds 08/02/10 Chelsea's Wedding Gown, Lavin Opens Rodeo Drive Boutique

Chelsea Clinton was married wearing an ivory strapless Vera Wang gown with a raw edged silk organza ball skirt and train.

Chelsea Clinton was married wearing an ivory strapless Vera Wang gown with a raw edged silk organza ball skirt and train.

UGG Australia has launched women's and men's knitwear collections.

Continuing its retail expansion, Lanvin is set to open a 6,000 square foot boutique on Rodeo Drive.

Mary J. Blige sold over 50,000 bottles of perfume on HSN last Saturday.

Betsey Johnson was chosen to design the Eloise suite at the Plaza Hotel. Prices start at $995 a night.

Thierry Mugler

Gareth Pugh Makes Worldwide Retail Debut with Hong Kong Store, Denies Thierry Mugler Rumors

British designer Gareth Pugh opened his first retail store in Hong Kong over the weekend as part of a deal with I.T.

British designer Gareth Pugh opened his first retail store in Hong Kong over the weekend as part of a deal with I.T. Group, the company that now owns Pugh's Hong Kong retail rights. The 658-square-foot shop is located on Ice House Street near fellow experimental designers Comme des Garçons, Ann Demeulemeester, and Martin Margiela. The interior features jet black rubber paint and glossy black tiles in the main space and ash gray walls and carpet in the fitting rooms.

The all black exterior does not have traditional window display, rather a large glass wall that will show through to an LED screen in the back of the shop. Inspired by his friend Nick Knight, Pugh is hoping one day the screen might connect to a live feed camera in his studio. Pugh has no immediate plans to open additional retail stores. The designer also denied recent rumors that he is heading to Thierry Mugler: “There is no truth to them at all,” he said. “Rumors are rumors. It’s not going to happen.”

Vanity Fair

Fashion in 50 Seconds 07/30/10 Lady Gaga's Vanity Fair Cover Released, Zara Launches E-Commerce

Vanity Fair releases the first of the major September covers—Lady Gaga photographed by Nick Knight.

Vanity Fair releases the first of the major September covers—Lady Gaga photographed by Nick Knight.

Zara is launching an e-commerce website this September 2nd.

Coco Rocha and her new husband have been photographed for an upcoming editorial in Vogue.

Olivia Palermo talks The City and her personal style in ASOS magazine.

Juicy Couture

Erin Fetherston Debuts First Juicy Collection with Cocktail Looks and Art Deco Jewels

Erin Featherston's debut collection as creative consultant for Juicy Couture will launch this holiday.

Erin Featherston's debut collection as creative consultant for Juicy Couture will launch this holiday. The 11-look lineup includes a version of, and was inspired by, the Thirties style velour gown Featherston wore to the Met Ball last May.

Although the collection skews evening more than typical looks from Juicy founders and former designers Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy, Featherston maintains she is not looking to abandon Juicy's relaxed look. “This is a holiday capsule, so it’s more dressed up for the season,” she said recently. “We’re not trying to take Juicy away from being a casual brand. But my vision is to take things out of the box of just sportswear or leisurewear." True to Juicy form, there is plenty of velour in the collection.

Next up for Featherston at Juicy?  She will be taking on the Juicy Couture tracksuit next year, designing an updated version of the iconic casual uniform for its 10th anniversary.