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Balenciaga's Fall 2012 Ad Campaign

Don't let the cast of newbies — Juliet Ingelby, Rosie Tapner, Linn Arvidsson, Sophie Hirschfelder, and Anniek Kortleve — fool you.
Balenciaga Fall 2012 Ad Campaign

Don't let the cast of newbies — Juliet Ingelby, Rosie Tapner, Linn Arvidsson, Sophie Hirschfelder, and Anniek Kortleve — fool you. Balenciaga's Fall 2012 ad campaign is '80s glam-azing, all the way. The girls — dressed in Fall 2012's space-invader tops, big-shouldered jackets, and iridescent carrot pants — pose on windswept sand dunes while the darkly lit sky overhead creates a moody vibe.

The images will grace the pages of major magazines this Fall, but you can preview them right now in the slideshow.

Photographed by Steven Meisel and styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé.

Celebrity Style

Kim Kardashian's All-White Outfit Is a Fresh Way to Spend Summer

Kim Kardashian looked fresh as ever in all white while visiting the Children's Hospital in LA with boyfriend Kanye West.

Kim Kardashian looked fresh as ever in all white while visiting the Children's Hospital in LA with boyfriend Kanye West. Her tan suede Celine bag and Balenciaga peep-toe booties lent just the right amount of color and texture to her look. Summer is the perfect time to experiment with an all-white ensemble, be it a white open blazer, white tank, and white skinny jeans like Kim; a white tee with white shorts and a white denim jacket; or a little white dress with a white cardigan. Although Kim's white BCBGMAXAZRIA blazer isn't available — here is the blush version ($201, originally $268) — you can pair any crisp white jacket with a white tank and white jeans to achieve her refreshing look.


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Balenciaga's New Hire, Donatella Versace's Beauty Secret, and Anja Rubik's Kanye West Film

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere hired Kristen Stewart to be the face of his new fragrance Florabotanica despite the fact that she doesn't usually wear perfume. "I was never the one wearing my mom's perfume and trying to be sexy," she says. "I want to be part of this art project. I want to be around Nicolas when he gets excited about fabric. I want to see the look on his face when he sees me put on a dress." [Styleite]

  • Donatella Versace, 57, has revealed the secret of her longevity. "How do I keep young?" she asks. "Haven't you heard? I sleep every night in the deep freezer!" [The Daily Telegraph]

  • Anja Rubik partnered with Kanye West to create what she calls a "very sensual" short film commemorating the new issue of 25 Magazine. "I thought it would be really interesting to make it seem like we were entering Kanye's head," Rubik says. [The Cut]

  • A spokeswoman for Victoria Beckham said rumors that the designer is working with Sarah Jessica Parker on a clothing line are untrue. [Vogue UK]

  • Miranda Kerr says she chose a natural birth when she delivered her son, Flynn, because she "wanted to give him the best possible start in life I could." [The Huffington Post]

  • In October, Banana Republic will deliver a collection inspired by the costumes in the upcoming film adaptation of Anna Karenina, which stars Keira Knightley and will debut in November. [WWD]
Celebrity Style

This Week's Most Exceptional Ensembles — Work Them Into Your Mix!

It's Friday, which means it's time to round up our best-dressed celebs of the week.

It's Friday, which means it's time to round up our best-dressed celebs of the week. This week's standouts were Solange Knowles in a floral green Flaminia Saccucci suit, Jessica Alba in a fresh chartreuse and cobalt color combo, Olivia Palermo in a sophisticated nautical look complete with embellished Manolo Blahnik pumps, and a few more including Nicole Richie, Gwen Stefani, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, and Jenna Dewan. These eight exceptionally chic looks are dying to be worked into your wardrobe, so check out our top stars, why we loved them, and where you can score their lust-worthy looks.

Celeb Style

Kristen Stewart Test-Drives the Printed Pants Trend in Cannes

After a whirlwind circuit promoting her new movie Snow White and the Huntsman alongside Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart is now at the Cannes Film Festival, and made a very stylish first appearance in the South of France.

After a whirlwind circuit promoting her new movie Snow White and the Huntsman alongside Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart is now at the Cannes Film Festival, and made a very stylish first appearance in the South of France. Kristen tried out Spring's printed pants trend, choosing a pair of primary colored, statement pants by Balenciaga. She kept the rest of her outfit simple with a tailored blazer, white tank top, and classic black heels, while alongside Kirsten Dunst, who looked lovely in white. Watch today's Fab Flash for all the details. On Allison McNamara: Topshop blazer, H&M top, Lia Sophia necklace.

Link Time

Kate Moss's Cover, Miranda Kerr's Favorite Job, and Jenna Lyons's Schiaparelli Plan

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Kate Moss wears a bevy of designers in the June issue of Harper's Bazaar, including Salvatore Ferragamo, Calvin Klein, and Alexander McQueen. Moss was photographed by Terry Richardson and styled by Andrew Richardson (no relation). [Fashion Etc.]

  • Miranda Kerr says her favorite runway job was for Balenciaga because she "was pregnant at the time, so my son Flynn and I walked the catwalk together," Kerr said. "He was in my belly, so it made it really special." [Vogue UK]

  • Jenna Lyons says Iris Apfel should be tasked with reviving the Schiaparelli brand now that it's coming back to the market. "She's so full of life and she's got an incredible attitude. I don’t think she'd want to, but I think she would be amazing," Lyons said. [Page Six]

  • Erin Heatherton, face of Victoria's Secret's fitness line, VSX, has plenty of wellness tips but says she doesn't fret about what she eats. "You can't stress too much about it. I work out and I eat right and I can't be too hard on myself about making mistakes." [FitSugar]

  • Glamour will devote its entire September issue to fashion, using every editorial page for some kind of style coverage. Readers can follow the progress of the issue on Glamour's Pinterest page. [Glamour]
Red Carpet

Met Gala: Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart knows a thing or two about a statement-making dress, particularly one by designer favorite Nicolas Ghesquière.

Kristen Stewart knows a thing or two about a statement-making dress, particularly one by designer favorite Nicolas Ghesquière. The actress showed off a truly unique Balenciaga getup, complete with a black and white textured bodice and colorblocked skirt. Of course, the real standout of this ensemble may just have been Kristen's white-laced pumps. Not to compete with any of her outfit's accoutrements, Kristen kept her beauty routine understated (per usual) with loose waves and fresh-faced makeup. How did Kristen do?

Celebrity Style

Kim Kardashian Sweetens Up Her Post-Kanye Edge With a Pink Top

Kim Kardashian exited NYC's Gansevoort Hotel sans Kanye wearing a soft-pink satin Balenciaga top with stunning Jimmy Choo cutout booties and her signature Hermès bag.

Kim Kardashian exited NYC's Gansevoort Hotel sans Kanye wearing a soft-pink satin Balenciaga top with stunning Jimmy Choo cutout booties and her signature Hermès bag. We've already noticed that ever since things between Kim and Kanye got romantic, Kim has been dressing much edgier . . . and we like it! Kim's latest outfit further exemplifies that. But this time, she decided to sweeten up her edge a bit. We love that her all-black bottom half is fierce, while her top half is feminine. The lesson here is this: next time you're rocking a killer all-black ensemble, consider adding a pop of soft pink, just like Kim, to sweeten things up.

Celebrity Style

Edge Up Your Florals With Leather Like Alexa Chung

Yesterday, we showed you 10 fabulously floral celeb looks to spend all Spring in.

Yesterday, we showed you 10 fabulously floral celeb looks to spend all Spring in. And now, thanks to Brit girl Alexa Chung, there's yet another way to work your florals this season. While serving as host at a London shopping event, Alexa edged up her flirty floral miniskirt via a black leather quilted Balenciaga motorcycle jacket — the same one that Kristen Stewart owns. Then she tucked a longsleeve black tee with the words "je t'aime Jane" into her skirt, and finished off her look with preppy flair via black patent loafers. To re-create Alexa's edgy floral look at home, start with your favorite floral skirt and pair it with your favorite black leather jacket — it need not be Balenciaga or even quilted. Don loafers — or even a pair of classic flats will do — to finish off your look sweetly.