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Zac Posen Named Judge on Project Runway
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Zac Posen to Join Project Runway

If 2013 wasn't going to be a big enough year for Zac Posen, it just got bigger.
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If 2013 wasn't going to be a big enough year for Zac Posen, it just got bigger.

Posen announced on Tuesday he is "so excited to be the new judge on @ProjectRunway Season 11!" He later tweeted, "It's going to be quite the season."

Posen will replace Michael Kors, who will sit out this season due to scheduling conflicts. But Kors isn't leaving the show altogether: he'll rejoin the judges' panel as a guest during the season finale. Heidi Klum, the show's executive producer, tweeted "I will miss you this season my brother @MichaelKors I love you!" before welcoming Posen to the team.

Posen, who has been a guest judge on the show in the past, called the job "an amazing opportunity. I hope I'm here to give a new perspective to the designers."

The new season of Project Runway debuts on Jan. 24, but it won't be the only place Posen will appear on TV next year. His Spring 2013 runway show was filmed for an episode of the new modeling reality series The Face.

Source: Instagram User Zac_Posen

Naomi Watts at The Impossible LA Premiere
Red Carpet

Naomi Watts and Petra Nemcova Channel Old Hollywood — Who Did It Best?

The standout gowns at last night's The Impossible premiere in LA could be summed up in three words: Old Hollywood glamour.
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The standout gowns at last night's The Impossible premiere in LA could be summed up in three words: Old Hollywood glamour. Naomi Watts channeled a modern-day Veronica Lake in a purple petal-printed Zac Posen bias-cut gown, which, in true bombshell form, hugged every curve to perfection. Her retro up-do, costume-inspired drop earrings, and daring open-back cutout (believe us on this one) put the final touches on her elegantly styled old-school ensemble. As for her chic challenger? Petra Nemcova stepped out in a coral-hued strapless Notte by Marchesa number that evoked more of a Rita Hayworth kind of sex appeal than Naomi's less-is-more approach. To complete her look, she wore diamond earrings and crystal-encrusted sandals and carried a bronze satin clutch. With two stunning gowns at the helm and a similar brand of siren glamour at play, it's time for you to decide who gets the best-dressed honors.

Publicist Slapped at Zac Posen Show Sues French Editors
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Slapped Fashion Week Publicist Slaps Back With Lawsuit

Lynn Tesoro, the public relations executive who got slapped by a French editor at Zac Posen's Spring 2013 show, has slapped back at her assailant (and her assailant's mother and sister) with a lawsuit.
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Lynn Tesoro, the public relations executive who got slapped by a French editor at Zac Posen's Spring 2013 show, has slapped back at her assailant (and her assailant's mother and sister) with a lawsuit.

On Thursday, Tesoro — a founding partner of HL Group — filed a suit against Jalouse magazine editor Jennifer Eymere, Eymere's mother Marie-José Susskind-Jalou, president of Jalou Publishing, and Eymere's sister Vanessa Bellugeon of L'Officiel magazine. The suit charges all three with assault and slander, and Tesoro's lawyers are asking the court for unspecified damages. Tesoro had previously filed a lawsuit that asked for $1 million in damages and charged the three with "assault, battery, emotional distress, slander and/or libel."

The incident that brought the lawsuit started when the New York Fire Department took issue with the setup for Posen's Spring 2013 show and removed about 60 seats from the venue, a balcony at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Tesoro's lawsuit says that when she attempted to find different seats for Susskind-Jalou and her daughters, the trio "refused to listen to reason and continued to berate" her. Eventually, Eymere slapped Tesoro on the face.

Eymere told WWD back in September that she didn't like the way her mother was being treated and warned the publicist a smack was coming her way. "It was a small slap. It was not strong. I didn't hurt her, it was just to humiliate her," she said. "She humiliated my mom, and I humiliated her in front of her crew. Voilà. I just said at the end, 'Now you know you don't f**k with French people.'"

But Tesoro's lawyers say that doesn't justify the slap. "Such statements falsely indicated that Tesoro deserved to be slapped because she verbally 'humiliated' Susskind-Jalou, when the exact opposite is true," the court papers said.

Photo: Lynn Tesoro in 2010.

Hilary Rhoda and Crystal Renn Wearing Zac Posen
Celebrity Style

It's a Supermodel Showdown in Zac Posen — Hilary vs. Crystal

They may not have been in the same room, or even at the same event, but at their respectively glamorous NYC parties, both Crystal Renn and Hilary Rhoda opted for dresses by the same designer, friend Zac Posen.
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They may not have been in the same room, or even at the same event, but at their respectively glamorous NYC parties, both Crystal Renn and Hilary Rhoda opted for dresses by the same designer, friend Zac Posen. In fact, Hilary Rhoda not only wore his gown, but took Zac as her date to Harry Winston's dinner. Meanwhile, Crystal Renn, Zac's longtime friend and muse, opted for a brilliant fuchsia, bustier-style gown, offset with turquoise Lorraine Schwartz jewels for an evening out at the Angel Ball. Hilary kept it a tad more understated, choosing a sleek Fall-appropriate burgundy strapless and finishing with a side-swept bun. If you ask us, both supermodels did Zac Posen proud — but we're turning it over to you: who's the winner of this supermodel showdown?

Coco Rocha, Karolina Kurkova at Bergdorf Goodman Party (VIDEO)
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Coco Rocha on Her Biggest Designer Splurge — "Versace Shoes!"

Bergdorf Goodman celebrated its 111th anniversary on Thursday evening with a party at the iconic Plaza Hotel.
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Bergdorf Goodman celebrated its 111th anniversary on Thursday evening with a party at the iconic Plaza Hotel. Fashion's finest were in full attendance— designers like Zac Posen, Jason Wu, and Derek Lam came out to fete the luxe retailer, as did supermodels Coco Rocha and Karolína Kurková. We found out their biggest fashion splurges, and Coco even gave us a little insight on how to strut with confidence. That, plus more from Bergdorf Goodman's enviably chic birthday party, in today's Fab Flash. On Allison McNamara: Kendra Scott earrings, BCBGeneration top.

Bergdorf Goodman's Anniversary Party at The Plaza | Pictures
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Karolina, Coco, and Erin Talk Style — and Halloween — at Bergdorf's Bash

Last night, Bergdorf Goodman celebrated their 111th anniversary at NYC's Plaza Hotel with many fashionable guests.
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Last night, Bergdorf Goodman celebrated their 111th anniversary at NYC's Plaza Hotel with many fashionable guests. Karolina Kurkova arrived with Roberto Cavalli on her arm, while other model-designer pairs, including Erin Heatherton and Jason Wu and Coco Rocha and Zac Posen, made the rounds inside the Plaza's ballroom — take a look inside Bergdorf's glamorous bash. We were on the red carpet to ask the attendees all about their on-duty — and Halloween — style. Erin was thrilled with her ensemble for the night, telling us, "This is my most outrageous fashion moment!"

Karolina, meanwhile, is focusing on her son Archie's plans for Halloween. She told us, "For me, it's all about my 3-year-old son. He already decided what he's gonna be: Spider-Man! He's been sleeping in his costume every night — it's very cute — with the mask and everything."

Coco's not a mom just yet, but she reflected on her June 2010 wedding to husband James Conran and the kindness of designers like her friend Zac. She told us, "People have been so kind to me. Zac Posen, for example, [designed] my wedding dress. There are people who are so amazing in this industry that you don't have to buy things when you're a model!"

— Additional reporting by Christina Perez

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Zac Posen and Coco Rocha Shoot Z Spoke Spring 2013 Video
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Exclusive: Zac Posen and Coco Rocha on Friendship and Working Together

They say time flies when you're having fun — and Zac Posen and Coco Rocha told us that shooting the Spring 2013 lookbook for Z Spoke was an absolute blast.
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They say time flies when you're having fun — and Zac Posen and Coco Rocha told us that shooting the Spring 2013 lookbook for Z Spoke was an absolute blast.

"We went through dozens of looks and shots, but it never once seemed like a chore," Rocha said. "Zac sat to the side hand-selecting show tunes for me to dance around to."

In a behind-the-scenes video shot by Rocha's husband, James Conran, the designer and model dance around to Liza Minnelli's "New York, New York" — but not before talking about how useful it is to have friends in a business where each new assignment can sometimes feel just like the last.

"In a very transient and oftentimes flaky industry, it's been so comforting to work with Zac season after season, through good times and bad," Rocha said off camera.

"We all work so hard, striving for perfection," Posen added. "It's nice to be able to laugh and entertain each other in these fun, candid moments."

A look at these two friends doing just that in the video below.

Zac Posen and Coco Rocha Shoot Z Spoke Spring 2013 Video
January Jones at the Emmys 2012
Emmy Awards

Emmys: January Jones

January Jones stepped onto the red carpet in a sexy, strappy fishtail organza gown by Zac Posen.
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January Jones stepped onto the red carpet in a sexy, strappy fishtail organza gown by Zac Posen. Barely any jewelry was needed to complement her gown, which sparkled and swirled around her, giving new life and dimension to black. She paired her Zac Posen creation with a classic pair of patent peep-toe pumps and an equally shiny black bag to finish off her artful ensemble. What do you think of January's energetic gown?

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Kelly Osbourne in a Purple Dress at the Emmys 2012
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Kelly Osbourne Matches Her Gown to Her Hair at the Emmys

Kelly Osbourne reported for duty on the Emmys red carpet this evening.
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Kelly Osbourne reported for duty on the Emmys red carpet this evening. The Fashion Police cohost chose a lavender Zac Posen gown for the event, which perfectly complemented her purple-streaked hair. Kelly will be busy with her E! hosting duties tonight, along with Giuliana Rancic and Ross Mathews. We're also keeping track of the stars as they arrive in our own Emmys live show.

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Kelly Osbourne at the Emmys 2012
Emmy Awards

Emmys: Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne turned it out in a lilac-hued Zac Posen Resort '13 dress that not only matched her current hair color but also hit all the right notes as far as red-carpet styling is concerned.
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Kelly Osbourne turned it out in a lilac-hued Zac Posen Resort '13 dress that not only matched her current hair color but also hit all the right notes as far as red-carpet styling is concerned. The asymmetrical, one-shouldered neckline and the dramatic fishtail hem only accentuated Kelly's svelte frame — all without ever giving too much away. In fact, she opted for quite the minimalist approach, letting the purple do all the talking. To finish, she added a dark red lip and toted a black boxy clutch. Are you a fan of her colorful look?

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