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Freja Beha Erichsen to Be Replaced For Spring 2012 Chanel Campaign
>> After five consecutive Chanel campaigns — ending with the Fall 2011 set styled by Carine Roitfeld — it sounds like Freja Beha Erichsen's reign has come to an end. Roitfeld and Karl Lagerfeld reteamed over the weekend at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, where Lagerfeld shot Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls for the Spring 2012 Chanel ads, which are “all about athletics and the sea. . . . It’s very modern sportif and in black and white,” according to the designer. He is now headed to Rome to shoot Fendi's Spring 2012 campaign with Arizona Muse, who will pose on the city's streets at dawn and dusk. She replaces Anja Rubik, who has been the face of Fendi for the past four seasons. [WWD]
See Delfina Delettrez's Surreal New Hair-Inspired Jewelry Collection
>> "Love is in the Hair" is the name of Delfina Delettrez's new tress-inspired jewelry collection. Whimsical, yes, but that should be no surprise from a designer known for her witty, surrealistic approach. "Love is in the Hair" has Delettrez revisiting some of her favorite themes — anatomy, memory, nature — resulting in a collection of keepsakes which are both amusing and appealing. Fashioned from unusual materials, the collection is filled with what read like tiny works of art; there are hairpins decorated with lips, heart-shaped resin pendants hanging from studded-leather collars, precious metal and stone "DNA" necklaces, and a miniature metallic purse that dangles from a rose gold ring. Click through to see a selection of pieces from the collection, plus the fantastical hair sculptures — inspired by historic women — Delettrez created to present the collection. Available March 2012 at Opening Ceremony.
Foiled Eyes and Funny Faces — Backstage at Prada, D&G, Fendi, and Alberta Ferretti
>> Gold and silver foiled eyes — and Daphne Groeneveld getting her hair teased sky-high (left) — at Fendi; Jessica Stam and Ymre Stiekema sightings at Prada; plus, Bette Franke making funny faces at D&G. All these shots — including sightings at Alberta Ferretti — in the slideshow.
Photos: Greg Kessler
Fendi Spring 2012 Runway
For Spring 2012, Fendi embraced effortless, ladylike Milanese dressing with perfectly tailored shirt dresses, breezy A-line skirts, and fitted jackets. Cool cutouts, perforated suede detailing, and peek-a-boo lace provided intriguing accents while bouffant hair and futuristic cat-eye sunnies added to la moda Italienne! To see all the fabulous Fendi looks, watch our runway now!
Fendi Spring 2012
For Spring 2012, Fendi embraces sexiness, humor, and ladylike dressing all at once. It's what might happen if more buttoned-up types let their hair down without really surrendering their aesthetic. Essentially, structures and silhouettes remain intact with shift dresses, suiting, coats, and evening dresses — but each gets an edgy update with cutouts or rich fabrics like suede and leather with perforated, dot detailing carried throughout. Exceptions, like furry textural vests and long, sheer black gowns make their appearance, but overall the work speaks mainly to modern, pulled-together types who favor modern-cut classics like stripes on their blouses and a great skirt suit.
- Trends: Ladylike, cutouts, sheer, stripes, fur, suede, texture.
- Colors: Gray, black, white, blue, red.
- Key Look: The adorable white apron-front dress.
- Accessories: Oversize, see-through sunglasses, perforated leather ankle-strap heels with multicolored straps, some with fur adornments, perforated leather totes and clutches.
- Who Would Wear It: Ladylike types with a little humor and quirk; Michelle Williams, Carey Mulligan, Mia Wasikowska, and Alexa Chung.
Celeb Style: Kim Kardashian
Style star Kim Kardashian was glowing and glamorous on the blue carpet at the Do Something Awards in LA. Kim styled her formfitting Antonio Berardi gown with a mirrored belt, Fendi pumps, and a Judith Leiber clutch. The soon-to-be Mrs. Humphries finished off her ladylike look with leaf-shaped earrings, a sleek ponytail, and metallic makeup. Get her exact dress when you shop now.
Link Time: 25 West Coast Designers, Fendi Comments on Amy Winehouse's Death, and More
- California love: 25 designers that are all about the West Coast — Vogue Daily
- Fendi releases a statement on Amy Winehouse's death — The Cut
- Kate Moss is living the Sex and the City dream — Modelinia
- Kim Kardashian's wedding style predictions — InStyle
- Burberry Ashwood leather shoulder bag: too cool for school — Purse Blog
- Mulberry adds a new It bag to its collection: the Carter — Vogue UK
- Style session: Brit Marling — Lucky
- Hide makes one-of-a-kind bags you'll want to show off — Refinery29
- Minoux: the blogosphere's favorite green jewelry line — The Inside Source
- Taylor Tomasi Hill is the new creative consultant for Sigerson Morrison — Fashionologie

- California love: 25 designers that are all about the West Coast — Vogue Daily
- Fendi releases a statement on Amy Winehouse's death — The Cut
- Kate Moss is living the Sex and the City dream — Modelinia
- Kim Kardashian's wedding style predictions — InStyle
- Burberry Ashwood leather shoulder bag: too cool for school — Purse Blog
- Mulberry adds a new It bag to its collection: the Carter — Vogue UK
- Style session: Brit Marling — Lucky
- Hide makes one-of-a-kind bags you'll want to show off — Refinery29
- Minoux: the blogosphere's favorite green jewelry line — The Inside Source
- Taylor Tomasi Hill is the new creative consultant for Sigerson Morrison — Fashionologie




