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Spring 2011 – The Hardcore Tomboy

>> Spikes, studs, and zippers will have at least one more hurruh come Spring thanks to designers like Balenciaga, Balmain, and Burberry.


>> Spikes, studs, and zippers will have at least one more hurruh come Spring thanks to designers like Balenciaga, Balmain, and Burberry. If you're still jonesing for the punk'd look, add some tough touches to your wardrobe with our picks, ranging from leather biker jackets to denim vests from ALC, Twenty8Twelve, and See by Chloe.

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Celeb Style: Kate Moss

Kate Moss gives us another boho-chic look to emulate while out and about in London.

Kate Moss gives us another boho-chic look to emulate while out and about in London. It's the perfect mix of casual separates and bold accessories; all you need to replicate the style is a faux fur vest, a pair of black knee-high boots ($180, originally $250), and tailored chambray shorts. Then add a cozy long-sleeve tee and a pair of oversize shades ($19, originally $24) to finish off your key pieces. Click the items above to shop a similar style.





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Chanel Turns Lipsticks Into Robots in New Short Film; Lea T. Said to Tape Oprah Segment Next Week

Carine Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere, who were rumored to have reconciled after being spotted having a cocktail together last week, were spotted having a drink again today at the Ritz Paris [@derekblasberg] Lea T.

  • Carine Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere, who were rumored to have reconciled after being spotted having a cocktail together last week, were spotted having a drink again today at the Ritz Paris [@derekblasberg]
  • Lea T. is reportedly taping her Oprah segment next week after opening the show of a "major swimsuit house" at Sao Paulo Fashion Week [@JasonFarrer]
  • Chanel’s global creative director of makeup Peter Philips animated Chanel lipsticks, compacts, and glosses to make a robot, a model, and more in this fun short film (still, left) [Nowness]
  • Thakoon.com is relaunching February 14, complete with “webisodes” that follow Thakoon Panichgul through his daily life working in the studio, prepping a photo shoot, or attending an awards ceremony; e-commerce is expected to launch in July [Style File]
  • Watch Karlie Kloss get flames put on her eyes and white paint all over her lower legs for the Dior couture show [The Cut]
  • Style Bubble's Susanna Lau says she “definitely” has the opportunity to make more money with her blog alone than when she was working 12 hours a day as DazedDigital.com's commissioning editor: “Each day I’m sort of dividing my time between four or five different things. The result of that is that you are gong to be getting more money than you are with a fixed wage at an independent publishing company” [BoF]
  • Missoni heir Jennifer Missoni has a three episode arc on Gossip Girl starting next month, in which she plays Donna, a character “very serious about her job." Note that Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester is a current face of Missoni [Fashionista]
  • Richard Nicoll responds to Cerruti closing its womenswear line, which he designed: "Of course I would have preferred longer to make a success of the womenswear, but I'm grateful for the experience gained at Cerruti. It makes total sense to me that Li & Fung should focus solely on menswear as that's where their experience lies" [Vogue UK]
  • As part of the continuing CFDA Health Initiative, Diane von Furstenberg writes in a new op-ed, "Plans for education and awareness programs are under way, such as an Ambassador Program aimed at helping young models develop the tools to meet the challenges they face" [CFDA]
  • A French version of Harper's Bazaar is said to be on the horizon [DFR]
  • Miu Miu has tapped several notable female filmmakers for a new short film series called "Women's Tales," exploring the female love affair with Miu Miu; first director up is Zoe Cassavetes — preview of her short at the link [Fashionista]
  • Apparently there's an unfounded rumor going around Europe that Tom Ford is set to succeed Giorgio Armani [@jcreportglobal]
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Celeb Style: Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie looked sporty and stylish as she left an LA gym.

Nicole Richie looked sporty and stylish as she left an LA gym. Her black Nike dri-fit capris, white thin tee, and ultra cozy Monrow hoodie worn with her colorful Nike Air Max sneakers combined to make a fun and functional gym look. And while her House of Harlow sunglasses and black-and-white striped Balenciaga bag aren't available online, you can shop now for Nicole's exact capris and kicks.

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Have Carine Roitfeld and Balenciaga Reconciled?

>> It's been almost a year since Balenciaga banned Carine Roitfeld and the entire Vogue Paris team from attending its shows and pulled advertising from the magazine — reportedly over some issues related to Balenciaga's samples — but it seems that Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere may have reconciled.

>> It's been almost a year since Balenciaga banned Carine Roitfeld and the entire Vogue Paris team from attending its shows and pulled advertising from the magazine — reportedly over some issues related to Balenciaga's samples — but it seems that Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere may have reconciled. They were spotted having drinks at L'Hotel together last Wednesday. [DFR]

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Balenciaga's Spring '11 Campaign in Full View

In our recent Balenciaga poll, the majority of Fab readers said they weren't really into a campaign where Gisele isn't sexy — but now, we have the full ad campaign to show you.
We Get the Full Look at the Balenciaga Ad Campaign Starring Gisele 2011-01-20 04:03:04

In our recent Balenciaga poll, the majority of Fab readers said they weren't really into a campaign where Gisele isn't sexy — but now, we have the full ad campaign to show you. It was shot by Steven Meisel, both in a studio and on location in a forest. The androgynous trend is in full swing here, helped along by Marie-Amélie Sauvé's styling. Click the slideshow to see the full campaign.

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Gisele Bundchen for Isabel Marant, A Nude Freja Beha Erichsen for Chanel, Plus More of the Latest Spring 2011 Ad Campaign Images

>> Gisele Bundchen has turned up in another Spring 2011 campaign to pair with her only-girl Balenciaga: Isabel Marant.

>> Gisele Bundchen has turned up in another Spring 2011 campaign to pair with her only-girl Balenciaga: Isabel Marant. A first peek at that, plus new images of Bundchen for Balenciaga, a Chanel ad of Stella Tennant spraying a nude Freja Beha Erichsen with a hose — and more — in the gallery (NSFW).

 

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Celeb Style: Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller's always-effortless combo of bohemian and cool makes this London night-out look a standout.

Sienna Miller's always-effortless combo of bohemian and cool makes this London night-out look a standout. She layers up a knit dress ($180, originally $448) in a soft palette, adding a cozy cardigan, then finishes with a rocker edge, thanks to a fringe-trimmed wrap ($20, originally $49) and her Balenciaga motorcycle bag. Click the items above to shop a similar style.





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Spring 2011 Ads Galore — A First Look at Proenza Schouler's Bunch, Plus A New Gisele Bundchen-Balenciaga Image

>> This morning in the Spring 2011 ad edition: Proenza Schouler released a trio of images featuring ghostly pair Julia Nobis and Melissa Tammerijn by Willy Vanderperre, a new shot of Gisele Bundchen for Balenciaga, a first look at Joan Smalls for Roberto Cavalli, and more.

>> This morning in the Spring 2011 ad edition: Proenza Schouler released a trio of images featuring ghostly pair Julia Nobis and Melissa Tammerijn by Willy Vanderperre, a new shot of Gisele Bundchen for Balenciaga, a first look at Joan Smalls for Roberto Cavalli, and more.

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A Complete Look at the Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2011 Collection

>> Eight photos from Balenciaga's Pre-Fall offerings were revealed last week — and now the complete collection is available for perusal, all against a faded floral background.

>> Eight photos from Balenciaga's Pre-Fall offerings were revealed last week — and now the complete collection is available for perusal, all against a faded floral background. The collection features updated renditions on archival Edition pieces, like a black trapeze coat dress Cristobal Balenciaga designed for Spring 1966, his take on athletic "wellness wear" — including sneakers — and even a few lengthier hemlines. “It’s really the first time I have done that length — longer, oversize,” Ghesquiere noted.