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2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Casting Video; Plus — Who's Confirmed So Far (Karolina Kurkova Is!)
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2010 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Casting Video; Plus — Who's Confirmed So Far (Karolina Kurkova Is!)

>> With the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show taping a week away, fittings are well under way — Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Behati Prinsloo were snapped going to theirs yesterday, and Chanel Iman was there, too.
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>> With the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show taping a week away, fittings are well under way — Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Behati Prinsloo were snapped going to theirs yesterday, and Chanel Iman was there, too. She tweeted yesterday: "All day prep for Victoria Secret Show and most exciting FITTING!!! Keeping everything a Secret!!SSSSHHHH......!! ;)" Today, Lily Aldridge was on deck, and Izabel Goulart, too, has stopped in — apparently she's getting wings this year, and cried at her fitting when she found out.

A video of the show's castings has popped up (above) — hopefuls Hana Soukupova and Shannan Click are among those shown — and Monica Mitro, who has been casting the show for 16 years, since its inception, says, "It's really difficult because we see a lot of great girls … they come in here in their bras and panties, and normally that's not the way castings go, but we have to see how everything looks together … they literally have to be perfect."

Those deemed perfect so far? Besides those mentioned above, Flavia de Oliveira, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Liu Wen, Anja Rubik, Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, Isabeli Fontana, Lindsay Ellingson, Jessica Stam, Emanuela de Paula, Maryna Linchuk, Magdalena Frackowiak, Edita Vilkeviciute, and as rumored, Karolina Kurkova, are all expected.

Pictures of Chanel Iman and Masha Novoselova For H&M Fall '09
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Fab Stylist of the Week: Style Me Up With Sequins For Day!

My sequin obsession shows no signs of calming.
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My sequin obsession shows no signs of calming. I particularly love how they shimmer in the daylight — they've got sparkle, but there's some kind of nonchalant glamour in them, too. The way Chanel Iman and Masha Novoselova wore them for H&M Fall '09 is perfect for day: luxe and lounge-worthy all at once. This week, style me up with daytime sequins; a special outfit, but nothing over the top. I don't want my sequins to scream, so be sure to pare them down. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

There are no rules, only utter creativity. Remember to create your spread in ShopStyle then post it in the Fab Stylist group — here are detailed instructions.

Photos from Vogue Paris's 90th Anniversary Paris Fashion Week Masquerade Bash
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Sheer Gowns and Masks Aplenty at Vogue Paris's 90th Anniversary Ball

>> Carine Roitfeld's masquerade ball last night, celebrating 90 years of Vogue Paris and loosely Eyes Wide Shut-themed, meant lots of sheer gowns, and lots of show attendees preoccupied with finding a mask yesterday.
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>> Carine Roitfeld's masquerade ball last night, celebrating 90 years of Vogue Paris and loosely Eyes Wide Shut-themed, meant lots of sheer gowns, and lots of show attendees preoccupied with finding a mask yesterday. Anna Dello Russo, inspired by Lady Gaga, paired a Gareth Pugh headpiece with her custom Emilio Pucci gown. Jean Paul Gaultier designed a metal mask for himself adorned with long feathers: "Yes, they're giant eyelashes, acting like hair -- since I'm missing some as you can see — so instead I've gone for this black plume."

Tyra Banks made do with cut up fishnets, Sasha Pivovarova got her mask "from a sex shop," and Lily Donaldson wore a red tulle veil to match her Christian Dior gown: “I made it myself. I went all the way up to the fabric district in Montmartre today.” Stephen Jones made Karlie Kloss's star spangled mask to go with her Christian Dior gown, and Riccardo Tisci did Mariacarla Boscono's over the top feathered hat, while he looked to Philip Treacy to custom make his mask.

While there was plenty of mask ogling, Carine Roitfeld was more preoccupied with other thoughts. “Oh my goodness, even the models are eating, it’s amazing!” she laughed, as Lily Donaldson took a leaf from a chocolate cabbage.

 

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Pictures of Alessandra Ambrosio, Chanel Iman, Heidi Klum, and More at amfAR Milano
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Gorgeous Gowns at amfAR Milano — Which Look Is Most Fab?

Milan Fashion Week wrapped with last night's black-tie amfAR gala, where some of our Fab favorites turned out, dressed to impress.
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Pictures of Alessandra Ambrosio, Chanel Iman, Heidi Klum, and More at amfAR Milano

Milan Fashion Week wrapped with last night's black-tie amfAR gala, where some of our Fab favorites turned out, dressed to impress. Black was the color of choice for most, between Alessandra Ambrosio's ladylike strapless, Erin Wasson's vampy black halter Roberto Cavalli, and Chanel Iman's sexy sheer number. As for the rest, Heidi Klum chose a jeweled Cavalli, and Margherita Missoni stepped out in a patchwork metallic creation. Click through to see them all, then cast your vote for the most Fab!

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Chanel Iman on Two October Magazine Covers
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Battle of Chanel Iman's October Covers — Which One Wins?

Supermodel beauty Chanel Iman graces not one — but two!
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Supermodel beauty Chanel Iman graces not one — but two! — October covers. She's Flare's cover girl, decked out in luxe, purple hues and a fabulous fur collar for a glam Fall look. Then, she takes to Elle Italia, showing off some of Fall's Fab trends, outfitted in black lace, silky trousers, and a funky turban-style sequin hat. She wows on both cover spots, but we want to know — which one do think is most Fab?

Chanel Iman and Kylie Minogue Wear Black Feather Gucci Dress
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Who Wore It Better? Gucci Feather LBD

Gucci's feather LBD took the spotlight when it strutted down the catwalk on Chanel Iman in Milan last February.
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Gucci's feather LBD took the spotlight when it strutted down the catwalk on Chanel Iman in Milan last February. Now, seven months later, she got back into the same dress and tights, only with different shoes, for the Gucci Spring '11 afterparty. But it seems Chanel isn't the only fan of this dress: Kylie Minogue also wore it, sans tights, at a movie premiere in London recently. One super fashionable frock, two gorgeous women — who wore it better?

Photos of the 2010 Fashion's Night Out Fashion Show
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Fashion's Night Out's Fashion Show Featured a Dancing Gisele, a Rapping Pharrell, and a Whole Lot of Designer Duds

>> The audience at tonight's Fashion's Night Out fashion show wasn't limited to the 1,500 ticket-holders — crowds gathered behind police barricades across the street from the Lincoln Center Plaza for a glimpse of New York City's largest fashion show.
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>> The audience at tonight's Fashion's Night Out fashion show wasn't limited to the 1,500 ticket-holders — crowds gathered behind police barricades across the street from the Lincoln Center Plaza for a glimpse of New York City's largest fashion show. Those who were lucky enough to nab tickets to the show were treated to a concentric-circled runway setup, with rows no more than two deep. Not only that, but among the audience was a large smattering of designers — Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Diane von Furstenberg, Jenna Lyons, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Vera Wang, Francisco Costa, and Donna Karan among them; models — Lauren Hutton, Bar Rafaeli, Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann; and other industry figures, including Anna Wintour, with favorites Blake Lively and Roger Federer next to her, and Si Newhouse himself. Bee Shaffer arrived 45 minutes early to the event, holding hands with boyfriend Jake Hurwitz.

Anna Wintour's fears that the show, scheduled to start at 7:30 pm, would begin late were unmerited — it started on the dot with Alicia Keys's "Empire State of Mind" playing on the loudspeaker as spotlights searched the audience and the fountain in the center of the setup rose and then fell.

As the audience looked for Gisele Bundchen, set to open the show's 171 looks, a Fashion's Night Out doubledecker bus pulled up next to the Plaza, carrying Bundchen, Angela Lindvall, Karolina Kurkova, Coco Rocha, Lily Donaldson, Lara Stone, Jourdan Dunn, Caroline Trentini, Sasha Pivovarova, Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman, and Karlie Kloss, each dressed in a Fashion's Night Out tee paired with a long ballgown skirt and heels. The twelve models dismounted the bus one by one, forming a line in front of the Plaza steps as the rest of the 150 model cast filled in behind them.

Gisele leading the way, the twelve openers made their way around the fountain, soon followed by groups of models clipping by showcasing "Fifties Flair," "Tartan Twist," "Rock Chic," "Go Global," and "Jazz-Age Cool." Each group wormed their way around the circular runway, the models coming in quick succession, highly choreographed and sometimes stopping and turning. A few were suffering from their heels by the end — Rose Cordero and Heidi Mount among them — and those in the "Weekend Wrap-Up" group, all swathed in capes and jackets, had sweat rolling from their temples after all the parading, thanks to the humid Indian Summer air.

Pharrell Williams popped up on the center fountain to close the extravaganza in a surprise performance, and Gisele and the rest of the openers paraded and danced back to the bus, this time in full-on designer gowns, with Naomi Campbell in the finale spot. As Pharrell joined them, he encouraged the audience — ticketed and not — to shop New York, because after all, that was the whole point of this 15-minute shindig. So will it work?

 

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Chanel Iman Switches Agencies from Supreme to IMG Models in Efforts to Become Household Name?
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Chanel Iman Heads to IMG

>> Chanel Iman Switches to IMG in Efforts to Become Household Name?
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>> Chanel Iman Switches to IMG in Efforts to Become Household Name? — Chanel Iman, who has been with the same management since the beginning of her career — first at Ford and then following them to Supreme — has switched agencies to IMG. Iman, who signed a three-year contract with Victoria’s Secret last November, further increasing her presence on a national scale, has said in the past that she wants to become a Victoria's Secret Angel; IMG houses a number of Angels past and present: Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr, Gisele Bundchen, and Karolina Kurkova among them. Many see the move as a bid by Iman to become a household name. “I feel like, with the move to Lincoln Center and Fashion’s Night Out going global, this season is all about change and evolving." said the model. "I have wanted that in my career as well, which is why I’m so excited to be with IMG now and working with such a great team. It’s the celebration of a new me." [DFR]

Ann Taylor Loft Fall 2010 With Chanel Iman
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Chanel Iman and Behati Prinsloo Pose For LOFT's Fall Catalogue

Have you noticed how fabulous LOFT has been as of late?
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Ann Taylor Loft Fall 2010 With Chanel Iman

Have you noticed how fabulous LOFT has been as of late? They've majorly stepped up their fashion game, so much so that I even got my favorite pair of baggy boyfriend denim shorts from there recently. To add more fashion to that fire, they've hired famous faces Chanel Iman and Behati Prinsloo to model their latest Fall collection. Boxy tweet jackets, dotted tops, perfectly cropped trousers, faux fur vests, chunky sweaters, and more are awaiting your approval. Be sure to also check out parent company Ann Taylor's newest celeb face, Naomi Watts.

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Drew Barrymore Red Carpet Style and Monique Lhuillier Designs Cocktail Dresses

Drew Barrymore Going the Distance Fashion and Style Tips From Stylist Louise Roe

Drew Barrymore has been busy promoting her newest movie Going the Distance, and still manages to look fabulous in several amazing metallic ensembles.
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Drew Barrymore has been busy promoting her newest movie Going the Distance, and still manages to look fabulous in several amazing metallic ensembles. Monique Lhuillier plans to debut a line of cocktail dresses under her ML label, and fashion expert Louise Roe gives Fab her style tips on how to stand out in a crowd. Plus, models hit the streets of New York to film this year’s Fashion’s Night Out PSA.