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Sharon Stone dropped by Dior

French fashion house has dropped Sharon Stone from its Chinese adverts after actresses red carpet interview in Cannes, as she made an inappropriate comment on chinese earthquake.  Her original words were as followed: “I'm not happy about the way the Chinese are treating the Tibetans because I don't think anyone should be unkind to anyone else. And then this earthquake and all this stuff happened, and then I thought, is that karma? When you'...

Stella McCartney’s new show schedule

The British designer Stella Mccartney has long been under pressure in increasing her output to meet demand. That is why she decided that she will only present one show per season. Her spring 2009 collection will be presented in June at Jefferson Market Garden in New York while the summer 2009 collection will be shown in October, during Paris Fashion Week, followed together by the autumn and winter collections. 

Emanuel Ungaro and Fashion High Tea

The forthcoming collection of legendary designer Emanuel Ungaro will be presented on June 28 at Hotel Le Bristol in Paris. Synonymous with viewing the show guest will have a chance to relax and indulge themselves with The Fashion High Tea. This will include a choice o 15 teas and a special dessert created by Laurent Jeanin.

Dolce & Gabbana’s party for Naomi Campbell

The supermodel Naomi Campbell just turned to be 38th years old. The glamorous birthday party was organized by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Cannes and gathered such stars as Dita von Teese, Kate Hudson, Valentino, Sean “P Diddy” and Milla Jovovich. The birthday model was honored with a lavish cake topped with fresh flowers and palm leaves.

Behati Prinsloo following Heidi Klum

The lingerie firm Victoria‘s Secret Pink has named Behati Prinsloo the new face of the brand. The 19-year-old model just signed the contract with the company, which is famous for its catwalk shows. Prinsloo will be following in the footsteps some of the biggest names in the industry such as Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks and Gisele Bundchen.

Scotland's style

Scottish Fashion Awards has just unveiled the nominees for awards, that the association is going to grant this year. Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders are among nominees for Scottish Designer of the Year. "This list represents the most definitive guide to Scottish fashion right now. Their individuality, innovation and style have been recognized on the catwalks around the world and indeed in the commercial market place," says Tessa Hartmann, founder of the event.

Agyness is trying her hand at acting

Already a singer, now model-of-the-moment Agyness Deyn is adding acting to her repertoire. She is currently shooting a short film by band mate Alanna Masterson in Long Island, playing an imaginary friend. "It's nice working on this particular thing because it's friends, and it's a very chilled environment to learn," says Deyn. The movie with the working title The Right Side of My Exultant Brain also stars Dustin Hoffman’s son Jake.

The annual amfAR gala in Cannes

Probably the most glamorous gathering on the festival's schedule - the amfAR gala just took place in Cannes. The event gathered a 750-strong crowd including Sharone Stone, Madonna, Ralph Loren, Natalie Portman, Eva Herzigova and many others. Versace coordinated the elegant decor, while Madonna auctioned a private concert. And still there is another glamorous event coming tonight - the fifth annual Cannes party organized by Italian designer’s duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

Moschino to Open Downtown Store

The designer label Moschino is heading to the Meatpacking District to unveil its New York Boutique. The store is going to be opened at 401 West 14th Street - the former local landmark this fall.

Calvin Klein show by Francisco Costa

Reptiles were the inspiration that Francisco Costa sited for his Calvin Klein’s collection presented last week. With this show the designer proved once again that he belongs to the most formidable design talents working in the industry today. The whole collection was rounded out by python prints, patterns resembling a forrest of bamboo and asymmetrically folds.

FiFi Awards honor Vera Wang

Designer Vera Wang was honored with a Hall of Fame FiFi Fragrance Award and turned out in person to the 36th annual ceremony to collect it. Daisy by Marc Jacobs won Fragrance of the Year, while Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Homme took home the same award in the respective men‘s category. A women‘s and men‘s “Nouveau Niche” was given to Prada Infusion d’Iris.

Eve Mendes’ Calvin Klein advert censored

Calvin Klein’s adverts featuring Eve Mendes to promote its new fragrance has been banned by censors in US. Catherine Walsh, senior vice president of American fragrances for Coty Prestige says that the ads were done tastefully and votes to contest the ruling. “We wanted to do a provocative ad. But we‘re not trying to be raunchy. There‘s a lot of skin, but it‘s done tastefully” - she explains.

Naomi Campbell‘s softball strip goes under hummer

Naomi Campbell just announced that her Ugly Betty outfit, that the supermodel is wearing in the movie is going to be auctioned. The money raised from the auction will be donated for US charity Clothes Off Our Backs.

Stefano Pilati to receive an award from FEC

Stafano Pilati has just been named International Designer of the Year by the Japan Fashion Editors Club. He will receive his award at a glittering ceremony in Tokyo, on May 27th.

Patricia Field to design for M&S

The Sex and the City Stylist Patricia Field has signed up to design an exclusive collection for Marks&Spencer. The whole collection will be sold in selected international stores and is expected to receive a big publicity. "It's just amazing to be working with such an iconic brand as M&S. I really wanted to get involved with a brand who really understood women of all ages and who would work closely with me to develop the range in a way that was right for them.” - said Field.

Cindy Crawford and ecology

The supermodel and mother of two children Cindy Crawford has become an eco-warrior, encouraging people to save energy and re-use cloth bags. “As a parent you care not only about the world you are creating for your children but the world you are leaving them.” - confessed the model.

Stella McCartney‘s show in Liverpool

Stella McCartney is going to bring her luxury ready-to.wear designs to Liverpool. The catwalk show will take place at the Liverpool Institute of Art this June as a part of European Capital of Culture celebrations. The event presenting designer’s autumn/winter collection 2008-9 will coincide with a concert by her father Paul.

Dolce & Gabbana London’s boutique robbed

Dolce & Gabbana store fell a victim to one of London’s grab gangs last night. Robbers on scooters smashed through the window and took handbags and accessories worth thousands of pounds. According to the London‘s police thats the sixth incident like that in the past three weeks.

FGI’s Superstar Award for Donatella Versace

Donatella Versace will join such legendary designers as Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Nino Cerruti and Donna Karan being recognised as fashion star by Fashion Group International. The annual 25th Night of Stars gala will take place on October 23 at Cipriani Wall Street. 

Alexander McQueen’s to present his autumn/winter collection

After promoting his younger McQ diffusion line for the last four years , Alexander McQueen is back to the glossies with his rich autumn/winter 2008-9 collection. The 17-year-old model Alice Gibb, who opened McQueen’s spring/summer show, has already been announced as the brand’s face for the upcoming campaign.

Gwyneth Paltrow for Tod’s

Tod’s just announced that Gwyneth Paltrow will be the new face of the Italian label’s aotumm/winter 2008-9 collection. "Italian style is very sexy, very womanly and what I love is that it seems to have so many different inspirations," explains the actress.

The Newest Balmain Show

Balmain has just presented the newest collection for autumn/winter 2008-9. The show took place in Paris while the models were walking down the runway to a soundtrack of Billy Idol wearing animal-print jeans, leather trousers, mini skirts and moccasin-fringed boots.

Diane Von Furstenberg Added To Fashion Walk Of Fame

Diane von Furstenberg will join such fashion legends as Calvin Klein and Marc Jocobs for upcoming Seventh Avenue’s Fashion Walk of Fame. "I am very grateful to be recognized by the Fashion Walk of Fame and to be included with such an extraordinary group of fashion visionaries" - said Furstenberg in the interview for WWD. A star-shaped plaque with designer’s name will be soon unveiled by Fashion Centre Business Improvement District.

Jonathan Saunders Joins Pollini

The Scotch designer Jonathan Saunders has just became the new creative director of Pollini. He will present his ready- to-wear collection for the Italian house in Milan in September. "Jonathan Saunders is an internationally recognised talent who will surely emphasise the extraordinary potential of Pollini with excitement, consistency and vitality thanks to his powerful creativity and contemporary vision on fashion" - the owner of Pollini Massimo Ferretti explained this decision.

Naomi Campbell And Politics

After famous interview with Hugo Chavez Naomi Campbell is still in charge of meeting world’s political leaders. She is being said to carry on following suits with Fidel Castro and Nicolas Sarcozy in the next future. Last week the supermodel visited 10 Downing Street to discuss women’s charity White Ribbon Alliance with Alex Brown’s wife Sara. The two ladies touched such issues as Burma cyclone and earthquake in China.

Chanel Latest Show

The newest Chanel collection, that was presented last week on a pool in Miami was dominated by sleek black suits, pleated shorts and metallic blazers. The key inspiration for this collection was Brian Jones, the Rolling Stones member, who died infamously in a swimming pool during the party. All the outfits were being presented by androgynously-slim and rock like looking models.

John Galliano’s Absence At Savannah College Of Art And Design

John Galliano could not attend the recent event of SCAD and personally accept Andre Leon Tally Lifetime Achievement Award. Due to the fever, the designer had to pull out his personal appearance and spent the night in his hotel room.

Vanessa Paradise for Miu Miu

Miu Miu just announced Vanessa Paradise will be the new face for autumm/winter 2008-9. She will be replacing kookily beautiful outing of Kirsten Dunst, who was in charge for the brand last season.

Mondays with Marc Jacobs

The spokesman for Jacobs just announced that the designer is back to his traditional slot for the spring/summer 2009 shows. Jacobs is back on-schedule at 9pm on Monday after threatening to pull his show from the NY schedule altogether last year.

Chanel in Miami

The legendary fashion label Chanel is going to present its newest collection in Miami. According to Karl Lagerfeld this energetic city is the best destination for a collection based on traveling. The wardrobe from this ‘cruise collection’ will be available in boutiques all over the globe from November.

Amy Winehouse at London Fashion Week

The Welsh designer Julien Macdonalds is about to chose Amy Winhouse as a model for upcoming London Fashion Week. The heroin artist will be the next celebrity after Naomi Campbell and Paris Hilton presenting clothes of this celebrated fashion designer.

The Burberry new boutique in France

    The British powerhouse Burberry has just announced an opening of it’s luxury store in Cannes. The new opening will coincide with the Cannes Film Festival. Located on the Boulevard de la Croisette next to the famous Hotel Martinez the latest Burberry boutique will probably be the best spot for all ultra-famous festival’s visitors.

Kate Moss stays on as a Rimmel’s face

    Against rumor that Rimmel London is about to drop Kate Moss as a global ambassador of the brand, Coty Inc has just confirmed that the company is going to keep Moss as Rimmel’s face. At the same time the senior vice president of Coty Beauty Stephen Mormoris unveiled the company’s plan to hire other models working alongside Kate. This new business strategy is being developed to reach the broader range of ethnic groups on such lucrative markets as Asia, South America and Middle East.

New Vision for Valentino

    After retirement of its founder and the company takeover by a private equity firm Permira, Valentino Fashion Group has announced upcoming changes in business strategy for the brand. Under the leadership of of the house’s designer Alessandra Fachinett the new Valentino look should attract younger, trendier and more price-conscious clientele. This idea is expected to push the business upward by expanding accessories range and boosting sales.

Uma Thurman suing Lancome

    The cosmetic giant Lancome is being sued by Uma Thurman for continuing to use her image after the actress’s contract with the company expired in 2004.  According to Thurman’s lawyer Bert Fields, Lancome failed to stop displaying ads with Thurman’s participation and gave the false impression, that she is still affiliated with the brand. The actress claim $15 million to be paid for this misuse and warns other celebrities not to do deal with Lancome.

Nude photo of Gisele Bundchen goes under the hummer

    Michael Comte’s photograph of naked Gisele Bundchen will be auctioned at Chrisitie’s next month. The guide price for the model’s image is between 12 to 16 thousand dollars, however the final sale is expected to be closer to $100 thousand.

Agyness Deyn's First Single Release with Five O' Clock Heroes

Supermodel Agyness Deyn has lent her voice over to NY band Five O' Clock Heroes for their 

new single 'Who' off their new album Speak Your Language which is set to release June 23rd 

by Glaze Records.