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Karl Lagerfeld and Rachel Bilson Team Up
Rachel Bilson

Link Time: Rachel Bilson and Karl Lagerfeld Team Up

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Trend Alert: Tough Elements
Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Tough It Out

The women who walked the runway at Balenciaga and Balmain had an attitude that said, "I'll kick your ass if you cross me."
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The women who walked the runway at Balenciaga and Balmain had an attitude that said, "I'll kick your ass if you cross me." We're thinking we might try to channel that level of toughness for Spring, but styled in a slightly more feminine way, like we saw in this L'Officiel Netherlands editorial. The key to wearing it is balancing tougher pieces with more polished elements — think sharp blazers with those distressed jeans. Or, just choose one or two pieces; we don't suggest going head-to-tail punk. Here are our editor picks for tough but completely chic pieces to give your sweet wardrobe a little ass-kicking.

Gathered Sleeve Leather Jacket Burberry - Studded Leather Platform Sandals Courtship & Suitors Rebel Spirit Boxy Tee IRO Kilaav Tee Juicy Couture Single Pyramid Black Studded Bangle Bracelet
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Celine Dion Wears Balmain and Armani Prive at Caesars Palace Performance
Music

Now That's a Star: Celine Dion Wears Five Sexy Dresses For Live Performance

High-five, Celine Dion. The 40-something pop star has been looking incredible lately, from her appearance at the Oscars, to her recent chic streak during her performance at Caesars Palace, where she wowed in five different dresses.
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Celine Dion Wears Balmain and Armani Prive at Caesars Palace Performance

High-five, Celine Dion. The 40-something pop star has been looking incredible lately, from her appearance at the Oscars, to her recent chic streak during her performance at Caesars Palace, where she wowed in five different dresses. While we will always have Celine to thank for the Titanic song, we can now look to her as proof that getting older can be pretty fabulous.

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The Best Shoes From Paris Fashion Week
Editor's Pick

Peep Our Top 50 Shoes From Paris Fashion Week!

There was definitely no shortage of gorgeous footwear during Paris Fashion Week — we were dazzled by Alexander McQueen's sky-high, inverted platforms, Lanvin's pencil-thin stiletto heels, and the shiny, sophisticated kitten-heel loafers from Jean Paul Gaultier.
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The Best Shoes From Paris Fashion Week

There was definitely no shortage of gorgeous footwear during Paris Fashion Week — we were dazzled by Alexander McQueen's sky-high, inverted platforms, Lanvin's pencil-thin stiletto heels, and the shiny, sophisticated kitten-heel loafers from Jean Paul Gaultier. It's been a whirlwind, but now it's time to say farewell to Fashion Month with 50 of our Fab-approved picks. Click through to see the gorgeous pairs, and let us know your favorites!

Lanvin Nina Ricci Christian Dior Valentino Viktor & Rolf Dries van Noten Basil Soda
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A Decision on Christophe Decarnin's Future at Balmain Is Not Expected for a Couple of Weeks
Balmain

A Decision on Christophe Decarnin's Future at Balmain Is Not Expected for a Couple of Weeks

>> It's unclear when Christophe Decarnin, who sat out the Balmain show last week on doctor's orders, will return to work at the brand, according to a house spokesperson, and with no clear direction, apparently several assistants have recently left.
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>> It's unclear when Christophe Decarnin, who sat out the Balmain show last week on doctor's orders, will return to work at the brand, according to a house spokesperson, and with no clear direction, apparently several assistants have recently left. The house still has yet to release a statement explaining Decarnin's absence, but a source close to the matter says that any decision about the designer's future is not likely to be made for a couple of weeks. [On the Runway]

It's Unclear When Christophe Decarnin Will Return to Work at Balmain
Balmain

It's Unclear When Christophe Decarnin Will Return to Work at Balmain

>> A few more details on Christophe Decarnin's absence from Balmain yesterday, which was, according to a Balmain spokesperson, due to doctor's orders; Decarnin has reportedly been under treatment for depression.
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>> A few more details on Christophe Decarnin's absence from Balmain yesterday, which was, according to a Balmain spokesperson, due to doctor's orders; Decarnin has reportedly been under treatment for depression. A spokesperson for the label has now confirmed that Decarnin's ailment is “not anything physical,” and the rumors of a mental breakdown from drugs or the mental hospital are “completely untrue.”

As for Melanie Ward, Balmain's new stylist, designing the Fall 2011 collection without Decarnin's input, the spokesperson says: "This collection was done under [Decarnin's] directives, but in the last weeks, he hasn’t been involved 100 percent — or as much as he would like . . . He has been exhausted because this season was particularly demanding and complicated."

This season's collection was executed by the house's "loyal" design team, the spokesperson added, who will continue to carry out the work until Decarnin, who has been with the brand since 2005, has recovered and resumed work at an unknown time.

Fall 2011 Paris Fashion Week: Balmain
Paris Fashion Week

2011 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Balmain

Balmain showed its Fall 2011 collection today without Christophe Decarnin, who has reportedly been undergoing treatment for depression.
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Fall 2011 Paris Fashion Week: Balmain

Balmain showed its Fall 2011 collection today without Christophe Decarnin, who has reportedly been undergoing treatment for depression. Instead, the collection was designed by Melanie Ward, who was previously supposed to be collaborating with Decarnin on the collection, but ended up designing the whole line with the help of Balmain's in-house team. In turn, Balmain's Fall 2011 collection was absent of any studs or shredding effects — with the exception of a couple of sliced tanks. The punk vibe was still present, but with a much more polished feel via cuffed trousers, clean leather pants, metallic leather blazers, and simple streamlined tops. The major pizazz came in when Ward introduced a selection of funky gem-encrusted long-sleeved minidresses and beaded miniskirts perfect for a night out on the town. Shimmery deep v-neck jumpsuits and metallic tweed coats also caught our eye.

  • Trends: Embellished miniskirts, gem-encrusted dresses, metallic tweeds, cuffed pants, metallic leather jackets.
  • Colors: Metallic gold, black, silver, and blue.
  • Key Looks: Gem-encrusted minidresses, cuffed trousers, and leather jackets.
  • Accessories: Lace-up boots.
  • Who Would Wear It: Polished rocker girls like Kate Moss and Emmanuelle Alt.
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    Christophe Decarnin Was Absent from the Balmain Show on Doctor's Orders, Has Since Been Spotted Out
    Paris Fashion Week

    Christophe Decarnin Was Absent from the Balmain Show on Doctor's Orders, Has Since Been Spotted Out

    >> An update on Christophe Decarnin's absence from today's Balmain show — although it was rumored earlier today that the designer was in a "mental hospital" and had no say in the Fall 2011 collection, WWD reports: "The designer was absent under doctor’s orders, after having recently been released from the hospital, where he was said to have been treated for depression.
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    >> An update on Christophe Decarnin's absence from today's Balmain show — although it was rumored earlier today that the designer was in a "mental hospital" and had no say in the Fall 2011 collection, WWD reports: "The designer was absent under doctor’s orders, after having recently been released from the hospital, where he was said to have been treated for depression. A Balmain spokesman said Decarnin was involved in the design." [WWD]

    UPDATE: Decarnin was also spotted out and about this evening; one Twitterer dispatched: "Sitting at a table next to Christophe Decarnin." [@MinnieMuse]

    Christophe Decarnin Has Reportedly Been in a Mental Hospital Since January
    Paris Fashion Week

    Christophe Decarnin Has Reportedly Been in a Mental Hospital Since January

    >> Christophe Decarnin was a no-show at Balmain today, explained a label spokesman, because: "He's tired after working on the collection.
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    >> Christophe Decarnin was a no-show at Balmain today, explained a label spokesman, because: "He's tired after working on the collection. He's not here. He's resting." However, Hint reports that Decarnin has been in a "mental hospital" since January, according to a source, because of a nervous breakdown. He apparently disappeared one day in mid-January — a "total nightmare" — and it was then announced that he would not be coming back.

    Decarnin reportedly wasn't involved in the Fall 2011 collection at all, and Melanie Ward, who was previously confirmed to be collaborating with Decarnin on the collection, actually designed it all with Balmain's in-house team. Ward definitely has design experience — among other stints, she spent 13 years as creative director of Helmut Lang, when the designer was still at his namesake label.