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Poll May 06, 2013

Met Gala: Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld hit the Met Gala red carpet wearing a one-of-a-kind dress by Donna Karan Atelier.

by Chi Diem Chau

Hailee Steinfeld hit the Met Gala red carpet wearing a one-of-a-kind dress by Donna Karan Atelier. Look closely and you'll see that the bone-hued tea-length dress is actually made out of leather, and adorned with oxidized antique gold safety pins and studs. To further her punk flair, the Romeo and Juliet actress completed her look with Eddie Borgo jewels, a shimmery gold Jimmy Choo clutch, and matching sparkly shoes. Green eye shadow and a tough 'do finish off her look — are you feeling it?

Vote on all of our Met Gala polls here!

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy at Hot Pink Party | Photos

Hot Pink Party Apr 18, 2013

Kate and Matthew Pair Up For the Star-Studded Hot Pink Party

Kate Hudson wore Ann Taylor and brought Matthew Bellamy with her to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's annual Hot Pink Party in NYC last night.

by Maria Mercedes Lara

Kate Hudson wore Ann Taylor and brought Matthew Bellamy with her to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's annual Hot Pink Party in NYC last night. The couple was joined at the charity bash by a Blumarine-wearing Elizabeth Hurley and Elton John, as well as fashion designers Michael Kors, Vera Wang, and Donna Karan. Kate was doing more than just walking the pink carpet; she also presented an award to Kay Krill, the CEO of ANN Inc., the parent company for Ann Taylor, where Kate serves as a brand ambassador.

Kate has been keeping busy in the Big Apple. She is currently promoting her new film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, which will screen at the Tribeca Film Festival next week. Despite Kate's work duties, she and Matthew did manage to squeeze in time with their boys in the city ahead of their gala date.

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Donna Karan Review | Fashion Week Fall 2013

fashion week Feb 11, 2013

Donna Karan Fall 2013

Donna Karan went sensual for Fall 2013, wrapping her lithe models in sinuous jersey and decadent furs.

by Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Donna Karan went sensual for Fall 2013, wrapping her lithe models in sinuous jersey and decadent furs. The designer stuck to an earthy palette, showing a particularly strong section of deep chocolate brown. Coats and suits were structured with cape-like details, while dresses lay closer to the body, accented with bold bib necklaces. Evening took the overall theme up a notch, with intricately pieced and draped gowns.

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fashion news Feb 11, 2013

Katie Grand Muses About Moss; Countess Louise J. Esterhazy Returns to WWD

These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

by Robert Khederian

Katie Grand, Editor-in-Chief of Love, says that this month's Kate Moss shoot with Tim Walker taps into her love of British models: "I don’t think they take the whole modeling thing so seriously and generally know how to have a good time," she commented. [Nowness]
Keep an eye out for Karlie Kloss and Pastry Chef Christina Tosi, who will be handing out Karlie's Kookies from a "Kookie Truck" at Lincoln Center on Wednesday. [PS Fashion News Inbox]
3.1 Phillip Lim tapped Alexis Bittar to design a custom pair of earrings for today's runway show. [WWD]
Are flash-sale sites losing their luster? A few industry experts think so. [WWD]
Countess Louise J. Esterhazy, who wrote for WWD in the '70s, has returned to the publication with a monthly column. Her first piece recounts an evening she once spent with Coco Chanel. [PS Fashion News Inbox]
Julia Restoin Roitfeld, who had daughter Romy last May, will soon launch an online publication dedicated to motherhood. [Telegraph]
Asos is offering a 25 percent discount just for college students until midnight tomorrow. [Asos]
Have We Met Before, the short film for Donna Karan's new line of hosiery will star Angelica Houston. [New York Post]
In other Donna Karan news, the designer has teamed up with Rent the Runway to design an exclusive collection of rentable eveningwear. [Rent the Runway]

Donna Karan For Rent the Runway Collection

Shopping Feb 11, 2013

Rent the Runway Makes It Easy (and Affordable) to Wear Exclusive Donna Karan

If you don't yet have a Rent the Runway account (it's free!), then now is the perfect time to sign up.

by Melody Nazarian

If you don't yet have a Rent the Runway account (it's free!), then now is the perfect time to sign up. That's because one of our favorite veteran designers, Donna Karan, has designed an exclusive capsule collection for the retailer that debuted today. The line features three gowns and one cocktail-perfect dress, which retail for $1,995 to $2,995 — but rent for $275 to $400. So you can get all the sophisticated glamour of Donna Karan's exclusive collection without committing to the big-ticket price — that's what we like to call smart shopping. Head inside for a complete look at Donna Karan for Rent the Runway, then start borrowing the one(s) that speak to your style.

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Opening Ceremony Brings Back DKNY's '90s Designs

DKNY Jan 31, 2013

A Look at the '90s Spirit of DKNY That Opening Ceremony Is Bringing Back

If there was even a shadow of a doubt about the return of the '90s, Opening Ceremony's new project with DKNY should obliterate it.

by Justin Fenner

If there was even a shadow of a doubt about the return of the '90s, Opening Ceremony's new project with DKNY should obliterate it.

The retailer will reissue 15 of DKNY's archival pieces from the early '90s, including t-shirts screen printed with the New York skyline and the DKNY logo, a colorblocked jumpsuit, and a cropped puffer jacket. The garments will be available in Opening Ceremony boutiques and on its website this Friday, priced between $145 and $665.

"DKNY was a pioneer of streetwear fashion in the Nineties," said Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim in an interview with WWD. "We have been longtime fans of the brand and were very excited to bring back select, quintessential styles that feel fresh even today."

That freshness may owe a debt to the overall comeback of the '90s in fashion and in culture. MTV resurrected its groundbreaking TV show House of Style in August, and the cult brand X-Girl announced that it would return to the US just this week. When you factor in the resurgence of grunge on the Spring 2013 runways — articulated in the mix of plaid and florals shown by designers like Phillip Lim and Dries Van Noten — there's no doubting that the dream of the '90s really is alive.

That said, part of the target demographic for this collaboration — including the star of its campaign, Cara Delevingne, born in 1992 — probably weren't wearing adult-size clothing when these garments were first introduced. For those readers who don't remember the spirit of Karan's '90s designs — or who just want to take a trip down memory lane — a look back at some of DKNY's ad campaigns from the '90s, here in the gallery.

Source: Instagram User CaraDelevingne

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Debra Messing | Golden Globes Red Carpet Fashion 2013

Golden Globe Awards Jan 13, 2013

Golden Globe Awards: Debra Messing

The Golden Globes have begun — are you ready?

by Chi Diem Chau

The Golden Globes have begun — are you ready? Debra Messing just hit the red carpet wearing a black strapless gown by Donna Karan. The ruching detail gives her look an old-school look, while double stacked bracelets and oversize statement earrings add a slightly rock 'n' roll touch to her look. What do you think about her look for the evening — love it or leave it?

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Donna Karan Dec 27, 2012

Donna Karan Pre-Fall 2013

Donna Karan has had her late husband, the artist Stephan Weiss, on her mind a lot lately, so it's no surprise his work influenced her Pre-Fall 2013 collection.

by Justin Fenner

Donna Karan has had her late husband, the artist Stephan Weiss, on her mind a lot lately, so it's no surprise his work influenced her Pre-Fall 2013 collection. Karan's recent book about Weiss and the New York exhibition of his work — both titled Connecting the Dots — could very well share their name with this offering, which is predicated on round shapes cut from neoprene, jersey, and stretch cotton. The best outerwear pieces here were generous, cocoon-like, and featured rounded shoulders. Circle skirts appeared more than once, either attached to dresses or worn with well-tailored blazers. The color palette stayed serious, sticking to black, white, navy blue, and brown, but Karan had fun with adding sheer panels to a few skirts and sculptural pleating on some of her cocktail dresses.

Photos courtesy of Donna Karan

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Maison Martin Margiela Awarded Haute Couture Status

Victoria Beckham Dec 18, 2012

Paris's New Couturiers, Prada's Big Stars, and the British Fashion Council's 2013 Nominees

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

by Robert Khederian

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille are the newest fashion houses to be awarded official haute couture status. [Style.com]

Roksanda Ilincic, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto, and Emilia Wickstead are the 2013 British Fashion Council/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees. [Fashion Etc]

Holiday shopping procrastinators, you are not alone. A recent SOASTA study revealed that about 54% of Americans will do their Christmas shopping between now and the 25th. [Fashionologie Inbox]

According to Philip Treacy, there's nothing more British than an outrageous hat. "I make hats for very conservative English women who think that my hats are normal. I like being a hat designer in England because it’s part of the culture." [AnotherMag]

The next big collaboration: A.P.C. and Kanye West? [Complex]

Donna Karan's new Facebook App lets users try their hand at celebrity styling. [WWD]

Kate Moss proves what a pro she is in a behind-the-scenes video from Stuart Weitzman's Spring campaign, shot by Mario Testino. [People Style Watch]

In other ad news, Prada has tapped Hollywood actors Benicio Del Toro, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harvey Keitel, and Dane DeHaan to star in its Spring 2013 mens campaign. [Telegraph]

Vice has acquired i-D Magazine with big plans to revamp the magazine's website. [Fashionologie Inbox]

Louis Vuitton has a new CEO. Starting tomorrow the CEO of Bulgari, Michael Burke, will take the top job at Vuitton. [Fashion Etc]

Victoria Beckham will launch ecommerce next Spring. [Vogue UK]

Attention Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl may be over but the style will live on. Designer Eric Daman says that it was industry fixtures like Kate Moss and Anna Wintour who inspired Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf's signature looks. [Teen Vogue]

Source: The CW

Resort 2013 Fashion Ad Campaigns | Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu

Prada Nov 27, 2012

All the Resort 2013 Ad Campaigns, So Far

After presenting the Resort 2013 collection at Versailles, it's only fitting that Chanel should expand on the theme with an ad campaign that channels the chateau's most famous resident: Marie Antoinette.

by Christina Perez

After presenting the Resort 2013 collection at Versailles, it's only fitting that Chanel should expand on the theme with an ad campaign that channels the chateau's most famous resident: Marie Antoinette. Dressed in decadent layers of ruffled pastels and styled with the requisite courtesan makeup and big hair, Cara Delevingne plays the ill-fated queen with plenty of pomp and sass — and we think it all comes together quite nicely. Click through to see the entire Karl Lagerfeld-lensed campaign, plus all the recently released Resort ads — including Miu Miu's supermodel-packed outing — here, in our ever-growing campaign gallery.

Photo courtesy of Roberto Cavalli

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