Fashion News: 'The Artist,' Angelina Jolie win producers' awards

We were already excited that "The Artist" is a Costume Guild award nominee. And that it won best-picture honors at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice awards. On Saturday night, the film took home top honors from the Producers Guild of America. Does all this make it a shoo-in for an Academy Awards nomination for best film? Stay tuned. Oscar nominees are being announced Tuesday.  [Los Angeles Times]

Angelina Jolie was giddy when she won the Producer's Guild Stanley Kramer Award for her work on "In the Land of Blood and Honey." [Los Angeles Times]

Nominees for the Oscar for makeup are to be announced Tuesday, but it is getting harder and harder to select the best makeup artists because of the burgeoning use of digital effects. [Los Angeles Times]

Sigerson Morrison kind of disappeared last fall, but the footwear brand is back. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

Uber model Heidi Klum and husband Seal are separating. [People]

Christian Siriano tweets that he is designing a bridal collection for Nordstrom. [The Cut]

Canadian conglomerate Hudson's Bay Co. has acquired Lord & Taylor. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

Vogue editor Anna Wintour is teaming up with Scarlett Johansson to cohost a fundraiser in February for President Obama's reelection campaign. [New York Post]

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-- Susan Denley

Photo: Bérénice Bejo portrays Peppy Miller, left, and Malcolm McDowell portrays the Butler in a scene from "The Artist." Credit: Weinstein Co.

Fashion: Heidi Klum's Halloween body suit and more costume ideas

"Project Runway's" Heidi Klum is known for her interesting Halloween costumes (among other things). This year she is planning one that's really different: A hand-painted body suit by designer Martin Izquierdo that looks like the inside of a body, with all the bones, organs and veins revealed. She plans to wear it to host a party this weekend in Las Vegas; she'll wear a different costume to a party in New York on Monday. [People]  

If you're still figuring out your own costume, Fashionista has some ideas for how to look like a fashion industry insider, with tips on turning yourself into the likes of Anna Della Russo, Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour (shown with Lagerfeld at left) Rachel Zoe (and her family), Scott Shumann or Garance Dore. Clever idea. I'm pretty sure, though, that most people wouldn't actually be able to guess who you're aping (unless Lagerfeld is your choice -- Chanel's creative director is unmistakable). [Fashionista]

The always busy Lagerfeld has signed a deal with Fossil Inc. to create a line of men's and women's watches to be sold under the Karl Lagerfeld label. [WWD] (Subscription required.) 

Retailer H&M has released some video from its commercial shoot promoting the new Versace capsule collection that's slated to go on sale in mid-November. In one scene, model Lindsey Wixson runs backward in a large spinning hamster wheel; in another, models are trained to march in line in a cage-like structure. [Telegraph]

Tamara Eccleston, 27-year-old daughter of Formula One billionaire Bernie Eccleston, really, really, really likes shoes. She showed Closer magazine around her closet, with its 100 pairs of Christian Louboutin heels, 15 pairs of Ugg boots and  20 pairs of sneakers -- among other things. Oh, and her "closet" is actually a spare room in her London apartment. [People] 

Maybe it would be cool to dress as her closet for Halloween ... go with paper cutouts of shoes taped all over your clothes. That's as close as I'll ever get to that number of Louboutins in this lifetime.

-- Susan Denley

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Photo: Chanel creative director Karl Lagerfeld and Vogue Editor Anna Wintour at an event in September. Credit:  Amanda Schwab / Starpix

Fashion News: Pippa Middleton's bridesmaid dress inspires copies

 
Copies of the simple, figure-hugging ivory dress Pippa Middleton wore to serve as maid of honor when sister Kate married Prince William in April are going to be offered to the general public.  Mass-market retailer Debenhams plans to sell copies for the equivalent of about $286 at today's exchange rates starting later this year. The dress, which like Kate's wedding gown was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, made Pippa an overnight international style star. [Telegraph]

Michael Kors and longtime boyfriend Lance LePere have picked up a marriage license, taking advantage of New York's new marriage equality law. The ceremony will be private, Kors says. [WWD]

Rumors that Heidi Klum is leaving "Project Runway" are not true, according to a spokesman for Lifetime. [People]

First comes love, then comes a revenue source for Kim Kardashian who has produced 1,000 bottles of a new scent -- Love by Kim Kardashian -- in honor of her coming wedding day. [Kiss & Makeup]

Kendall Jenner -- daughter of Olympian Bruce and younger sister of all those Kardashians -- was announced as the face of Australian swimwear designer Leah Madden’s summer 2012 collection. [People]

Former contestants from "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have donated clothes they wore on the show to be auctioned off for charity. Luxury consignment service eDrop-Off will auction items from more than 25 former contestants, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross. Log in from Friday through Aug. 12 to bid. The top that most recent bachelorette Ashley Herbert wore in Fiji is among the items included. [People]

Stylist Brad Goreski, who formerly and famously worked for Rachel Zoe, has a book deal with Harper Collins. His  "Born to Be Brad: Life and Style Lessons from the Front Lines of Fashion" is due out in 2012. [Fashionologie] 

A summer hair look to try: copy stars like Kate Bosworth, Taryn Manning and Lauren Conrad by adding  pastel highlights or dip-dyed end in colors such as pink or aqua. [InStyle] 

-- Susan Denley

Photos, from top: Pippa Middleton holds sister Kate Middleton's train during the royal wedding in April. Copies of Pippa's dress are to go on sale later this year (credit: Alastair Grant / Associated Press); Stylist Brad Goreski, who has a book deal (Michael Nagle / For The Times).

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Your morning fashion and beauty report: Heidi Klum takes summer run with buddies Coco Rocha, Miranda Kerr; Rihanna models for Armani

-- Fitness is more like a marathon than a sprint. Just ask Heidi Klum who has embarked on a running program with a goal of logging 100,000 miles in six weeks. Spurring her along are running buddies, such as designer Michael Kors and models Coco Rocha and Miranda Kerr. Since starting June 20, Klum has logged close to 90 miles on her summer run, which she is chronicling on her new AOL lifestyle site. [Telegraph]  

-- Rihanna will replace Megan Fox in the next cycle of underwear and jeans ads for Emporio Armani. [The Cut] [WWD]

-- Jessica Simpson received a stylish gift from fiance Eric Johnson for her 31st birthday on Sunday: a Hermes Birkin bag, in bright orange. [People]

-- Opening Ceremony's Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have been named creative directors at Kenzo. Their first collection for the label, owned by conglomerate LVMH, is expected on the catwalks in October. This has led to speculation that outgoing creative director Antonio Marras might be in the running for that open position at Dior. Maybe.   [The Cut] 

-- Designers from the Council of Fashion Designers of America partnered with EBay to make and sell canvas totes emblazoned with the slogan "You Can't Fake Fashion." The totes, designed by the likes of Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg, reportedly sold out Monday in a matter of seconds. The project was meant to raise awareness about counterfeit goods. [InStyle]

-- The iconic Fabergé egg may be rolling back into fashion. The company has come up with its first collection of high-style jewelry featuring the egg since 1917. [Telegraph]

"Modern Family's" Sofia Vergara stars in a six-page fashion spread in O, the Oprah Magazine, which hits newsstands this week.  [O]

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Rihanna, shown performing in May in Rockefeller Plaza  for the "Today Show," will replace Megan Fox in Emporio Armani underwear and jean ads. Credit: Richard Drew /  Associated Press

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Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: Patti LaBelle, Ashanti elegant at the BET Awards. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows Burberry love at 'Transformers' premiere.

Patti LaBelle looked quite elegant as she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards Sunday, wearing a navy sheath and matching coat. Later today, we'll post a photo gallery of some of the best and worst looks on the red carpet, but for now, one I like is Ashanti, at left, in her blue gown that looks good from front or back.   

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also chose blue, in a stunning backless navy gown from Burberry for the London premiere of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." For the after party, she made a quick change into a cream dress from Burberry's Resort 2012 collection. Rosie and Burberry have a relationship going back to 2009, when she starred in the label's fall ad campaign. [Telegraph]

Bill Gaytten was named creative director of the John Galliano label last week, as our Adam Tschorn reported. But over the weekend rumors started circulating that bigwigs at LVMH, which owns both the Galliano label and Christian Dior -- where John Galliano served as creative director until he was fired in March -- were considering whether it would be feasible to reinstate the disgraced designer to his eponymous label. But they apparently decided against it. [Telegraph] [Cut] 

Heidi Klum plans to launch a new costume jewelry collection with QVC. Wildlife by Heidi Klum will initially encompass around 35 styles ranging in price from $30 to $200. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

New Miss USA Alyssa Campanella was crowned last week as a redhead. But she is really a natural blond, it turns out, wearing what has become the color of choice this summer since she was in high school. "I was quiet and reserved as a blond," she says, "but it's like the red hair immediately unleashed this fiery personality I had inside." [StyleList]

Kim and Khloe Kardashian have been tweeting X-rays of what they say is Kim's rear end, to prove that the reality star hasn't had any work done there. "Proof, baby," Kim tweeted.  Honestly, I'm finding all this to do over what's real and what isn't pretty silly. But being silly has made the Kardashians a fortune. [People] 

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-- Susan Denley

Photo: Ashanti on the red carpet at Sunday's BET Awards. Credit: Jason Redmond / Reuters

 

 

 

Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: Lady Gaga wears Versace. Charlene Wittstock talks fashion. Heidi Klum shines.

There's another royal wedding coming up this summer when Monaco's Prince Albert marries former Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock on July 1. Wittstock is more open about talking fashion than Kate Middleton was before her. For instance, we already know that her wedding gown was designed by Giorgio Armani. whereas Middleton's dress designer was top secret until the big day. She also admits to some qualms about dressing the part of a princess. “Finding my fashion feet has certainly been the biggest challenge,” she says. Luckily she's had help, from the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Michael Kors and is considering starting a Monaco Fashion Week. [Vogue] 

Lady Gaga is attempting to wear only Versace for the next two months, and she got off to a good start in her just-released music video "The Edge of Glory," clad in vintage Versace. [Telegraph]

Man to watch: James Middleton, younger brother of Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton, who is being noted for his sense of style. It's not so much what he wears as how he wears it. [WWD]

Heidi Klum's first fragrance, Shine, is scheduled to hit department stores this September. It's described as an oriental scent made of pink peppercorn, pear and mandarin top notes; a mimosa absolute, sunflower, and lily of the valley heart; and musk cosmone, vanilla and Venezuelan tonka bean drydown. [StyleList]

In the late 1970s, famed British photographer Brian Duffy burned bundles of negatives of his work from the previous decades. But not all were destroyed and after months of searching, enough have been found in various places for a new book, "Duffy," and an exhibition of his work at London's Idea Generation Gallery. [Telegraph]   

Indie brands are making Made in America the latest buzz in fashion. [WWD] (Subscription required.) 

Milan men's fashion week is in full swing, and we've got our stylish boots on the ground. For up-to-the-minute coverage follow Adam Tschorn's reports on All the Rage.

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Prince Albert of Monaco with fiancee Charlene Wittstock, who is finding her fashion feet with the help of some top designers. Credit: Associated Press

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Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: Italian Vogue puts plus-sized models on June cover; Heidi Klum might bare it all for 'Project Runway'

The June issue of Italian Vogue features three plus-sized models, shot by Steven Meisel. The models -- Candice Huffine, Tara Lynn and Robyn Lawley, all clad in Givenchy lingerie --  look incredibly gorgeous and Sophia Loren-esque. Huffington Post

One model not wearing a stitch of clothing is Heidi Klum, who reportedly has posed nude in ads for the ninth season of "Project Runway." The 38-year-old mother of four certainly looks to be making it work. Fashionista

Natalie Portman's fiance, dancer Benjamin Millepied, has landed a new gig as the face of YSL's L'Homme Libre, following Portman's lead -- she's the face of Dior's Miss Cherie scent. The ads will be out for fall. Daily Telegraph

In other model news, 35-year-old Swedish beauty Caroline Forsling is suing Estee Lauder for $2 million, saying it used a digitally altered image of her for an anti-aging beauty product. Forsling claims that the cosmetics giants labeled her as "old" and used her picture without permission for an anti-aging product aimed at 45- to 60-year-olds. Daily Mail

There will be a segment on Michael Kors on Friday night's episode of "20/20." The designer and "Project Runway" judge apparently dishes out fashion advice like, "I always say, 'Really spend a lot of money on accessories.'" Noted. WWD

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-- Melissa Magsaysay

Photo: Heidi Klum at the  Golden Globe awards in January. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times

Get your scissors ready for the 'Project Runway' Season 9 casting call [Updated]

Ever wonder what it would be like to have Marie Claire's Nina Garcia, American designer Michael Kors and supermodel Heidi Klum scrutinizing your every cut and stitch? Here's your chance to find out.

"Project Runway" is gearing up for another season of contestant back-stabbing, full-on meltdowns, extreme challenges and, oh yeah, fashion. The show is casting for Season 9 and looking for plenty of designer hopefuls with talent and personality to fill the show's fourth season on Lifetime.

If you're at least 21 years old, are itching to show your premiere collection at the Lincoln Center tents* and totally thought you could have done better than last season's runway throwdown involving Gretchen, Mondo and Andy, click here to fill out an application. Get your application and audition tapes in by April 15. And in the word's of Tim Gunn ... make it work, people.

-- Jenn Harris

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[Updated 3/29 at 4:43 p.m.: An earlier version of this post referred to the fashion shows at Bryant Park. The tented shows have been held at Lincoln Center for the past two seasons. Also, Nina Garcia is the Fashion Director at Marie Claire magazine.]

Photo: TV personalities Nina Garcia, left, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum attend the Project Runway Fall 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the Promenade at Bryant Park on Feb. 20, 2009in New York City. Credit: Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images.

Your morning fashion and beauty report: Kate Middleton's faxes and Heidi Klum's new show signal end of the world as we know it

Today's royal wedding news: Noble families all over Europe are receiving faxes -- faxes! -- telling them to hold April 29 open for Prince William and Kate Middleton's big date.  Sheesh. If the royals can get away with this I'm wondering if I was wrong to tell a friend recently she absolutely could NOT send baby shower invites via Facebook. "There are just a handful of occasions in a person's life that are so special they require -- deserve -- real, old-fashioned, printed stationery," said I. And I'm blaming Kate, even though the faxes came from Buckingham Palace. You gotta take charge and stop the madness; step up and act like a princess!  [People]

What's Heidi Klum thinking? Heidi, the world loves you on "Project Runway," but a new show whose premise is playing pranks on children? It's set to debut on Lifetime Feb. 1. Let's see. Adults setting up children to be fall guys. On TV.  Sounds pretty tacky to me. [People]

Tsk, tsk, ladies. On to better news.

Did you notice all the stars-- like Annette Bening, pictured here with husband Warren Beatty -- wearing chic eyeglasses at the Golden Globes? Now model Kate Moss is doing her part to show that glasses can be a great accessory, appearing in ads for Vogue Eyewear. [WWD]

Kristin Bell has signed on to be the new face of Neutrogena Naturals, a skincare line that contains no dyes, chemical sulfates, parabens or petrochemicals. “I strive to live a healthy lifestyle, and … to be able to represent a line that I actually use and like to incorporate into my daily routine is ideal,” she explains. [People]

Vanessa Hudgens slipped into Britney Spears' shoes, taking over for the pop star as the new, um, foot for Candies. [USA Today] 

Gucci celebrated the renovation of its flagship on Paris' Rue Royale with a cocktail party and dinner hosted by Carine Roitfeld, who recently left her 10-year post as editor of Vogue Paris after putting the March issue to bed. Glittering guests included Diane Kruger, Jessica Alba, Olivia Wilde and model Yasmin le Bon. [WWD]

Meanwhile Tory Burch marked the opening of her first store in London with a dinner attended by about 100 people. “We Brits can do hardcore glamour," guest Joely Richardson is quoted as saying. "What this city can use is some casual glamour, and that's what Tory delivers." [WWD]

And finally, people are still talking about the Alexander McQueen gown Michelle Obama wore to last week's state dinner. We told you previously that Oscar de la Renta complained that it wasn't by an American designer. Now the Council of Fashion Designers of America has weighed in with a statement backing De La Renta. “CFDA believes in promoting American fashion,” the statement read. “Our First Lady Michelle Obama has been wonderful at promoting our designers, so we were surprised and a little disappointed not to be represented for this major state dinner.” Mrs. Obama wears a variety of designers, both American and from other countries, but this was the first time she wore a non-American to a state dinner, and that's what seems to be causing the ruckus. [The Cut] 

-- Susan Denley

Photo: Annette Bening and Warren Beatty at this year's Golden Globes.  Credit: Katy Winn / Associated Press 

 

Your morning fashion and beauty report: Michelle Obama's Alexander McQueen gown might not have been politically correct

Oscar de la Renta is fretting over the red and black Alexander McQueen gown Michelle Obama wore to this week's state dinner for People's Republic of China President Hu Jintao. Not that the frock by McQueen creative director Sarah Burton wasn't lovely. But it should have been made by an American or Chinese designer, not a Brit, de la Renta says. Who knew fashion was so political? [WWD]

A couple of my favorite celebs are announcing product deals as this week nears its close. 

New papa Orlando Bloom (it was a baby boy for the actor and wife, model Miranda Kerr, on Jan. 6) will be the frontman for Boss Orange Man, due out Feb. 1.  [WWD] (Subscription required.)  

"Project Runway's" Heidi Klum signed a deal with Coty to create her own fragrance, Shine, scheduled to hit stores in September. [WWD] (Subscription required.) 

Actor Vincent Cassel and director Darren Aronofsky of "Black Swan" worked with Yves Saint Laurent on a short film promoting YSL's La Nuit de L’Homme. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

Speaking of "Black Swan," here's a fun fact for you: Swarovski provided more than 250,000 crystals for the film's costumes and chandeliers. [People]

Rihanna has become the girl with the most talked about hair over the last year or so -- not counting Willow Smith! Rihanna's hair has been long, it's been short and edgy, it's been different colors. And this week, thanks to a wig, it was wild, red Afro style curls spiraling around her face like a mushroom cloud. Kids, don't try this at home! [StyleList] 

Kat Von D has been spotted wearing a Neil Lane engagement ring from fiance Jesse James. The 4-carat-plus sparkler is a large diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds in a dome shape. [People]

Foley + Corinna has closed its Los Angeles shop on Melrose. [Mondette]

--Susan Denley

Photo: First Lady Michelle Obama, wearing the Alexander McQueen gown, with President Barack Obama. Credit: AFP/Getty