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>> Nina Garcia: Editors Should Be On TV, "Whether You Want It or Not" —Nina Garcia, who's been on Project Runway for eight seasons now, was skeptical about being on a reality TV show at first: “I’m really very shy when it comes to being out there, so my initial reaction was: ‘No, I’m not going to be part of the show, it’s crazy.

>> Nina Garcia: Editors Should Be On TV, "Whether You Want It or Not" —Nina Garcia, who's been on Project Runway for eight seasons now, was skeptical about being on a reality TV show at first: “I’m really very shy when it comes to being out there, so my initial reaction was: ‘No, I’m not going to be part of the show, it’s crazy. Who cares about fashion? Who’s going to watch it?’” But, she says: “The fashion editor as it used to be has changed. Now you have to wear many hats, and whoever tells you differently is wrong. Now you’re on TV, whether you want it or not.” Garcia, 45, who is due in December with her second son, is now tackling a different challenge — the prospect of dressing for Fashion Week while seven months pregnant. “That,” she said, “will be a vexing situation.” [NY Times]

Behind-the-Scenes With Madonna & Lourdes, Sofia Coppola Directs For Dior, and Rachel Bilson & Kate Bosworth Wear Red!

New behind-the-scenes footage from the "Material Girl" shoot with Taylor Momsen, Madonna, and her daughter Lourdes, Alexander McQueen’s memorial set for September, Sofia Coppola’s directing again for Dior, and Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth wear Fall's hot color, red!

New behind-the-scenes footage from the "Material Girl" shoot with Taylor Momsen, Madonna, and her daughter Lourdes, Alexander McQueen’s memorial set for September, Sofia Coppola’s directing again for Dior, and Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth wear Fall's hot color, red! Plus, Justin Timberlake’s line William Rast collaborates with Target, all in this week's Fab Flash!

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FabTV: Project Runway Exclusive Sneak Peek at New Contestants

FabTV chats with the newest Project Runway Season 8 contestants to hear their thoughts on who will be a shoe-in at the Fashion Week finale show, which judge is the harshest critic, and more.

FabTV chats with the newest Project Runway Season 8 contestants to hear their thoughts on who will be a shoe-in at the Fashion Week finale show, which judge is the harshest critic, and more. Check out our video for exclusive interviews with Valerie Mayen, April Johnston, Michael Costello, Christopher Collins, McKell Maddox, Peach Carr, AJ Thouvenot, Sarah Trost, and Mondo Guerra.


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Project Runway Exclusive Sneak Peek at New Contestants

FabTV chats with the newest Project Runway Season 8 contestants to hear their thoughts on who will be a shoe-in at the fashion week finale show, which judge is the harshest critic and more.

FabTV chats with the newest Project Runway Season 8 contestants to hear their thoughts on who will be a shoe-in at the fashion week finale show, which judge is the harshest critic and more. Check out our video for exclusive interviews with Valerie Mayen, April Johnston, Michael Costello, Christopher Collins, McKell Maddox, Peach Carr, AJ Thouvenot, Sarah Trost, and Mondo Guerra.

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10 Things to Look Forward to From Project Runway Season 8!

I can't believe Project Runway is already in its eighth season.
Project Runway Season 8

I can't believe Project Runway is already in its eighth season. The majority of you are excited to see who gets auffed this time around. Have you gotten to know the new bunch yet? Mentor Tim Gunn recently opened up about the upcoming season, which debuts on July 29, and had a bunch of good things to say about it. There are a few major changes to anticipate — more designers, longer episodes, speed demons. Proceed for 10 thing to look forward to from season eight.


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What's Nina Garcia Been Up to Lately?

It's been some time since we heard any rumblings about Nina Garcia.

It's been some time since we heard any rumblings about Nina Garcia. Shall we see what she's been up to lately? First, she's been busy writing yet another book, Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear for Every Occasion ($17), which comes out Aug. 10.

As if that's not time-consuming enough, she's also working with Target as its new fashion expert. That means she shares style news about collections, offers style advice to customers, creates online videos, and continues blogging for StyleBoutique.

And finally, the Marie Claire fashion director will continue to serve as judge on season eight of Project Runway, which premieres July 29 — meet the new contestants now!

Nina Garcia

Rumor Mill: Meredith Melling Burke and Tabitha Simmons to T, Kate Lanphear to Glamour?

>> After losing the T editorship — which she at one point thought she was a shoo-in for — to Sally Singer, the magazine's fashion director Anne Christensen has resigned from her post.

>> After losing the T editorship — which she at one point thought she was a shoo-in for — to Sally Singer, the magazine's fashion director Anne Christensen has resigned from her post. She wrote to WWD during a break from styling for Vogue China: “I’ve had a great 10 years at the Times and T magazines under 2 creative and smart editors: Amy Spindler and Stefano Tonchi. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done there and particularly proud of the upcoming Fall women’s T that I worked very hard on. Now I’m happy to move on to other adventures. I wish Sally Singer the best of luck. She has inherited a wonderful group of people at T.” As for her future: “I do want to explore other magazine possibilities. I like having magazine as a base — for a stylist, it gives you a real voice, and that’s important. And I have a great freelance career that I will continue, as well.”

Who is being eyed to replace her? »

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The 2010 CFDA Awards Are Here! Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu Take Home Wins

>> This evening at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, fashion's finest gathered for the 2010 CFDA Awards.

>> This evening at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, fashion's finest gathered for the 2010 CFDA Awards. Jak & Jil's Tommy Ton snapped photos of the arrivals, J.Crew's Jenna Lyons introduced herself to Isabel Toledo, and the ever-punctual Anna Wintour was later than usual, appearing after the pre-awards cocktails were in full swing.

Wintour put on her signature shades for the ceremony itself, but off they came when International Award winner Christopher Bailey thanked her (along with Tom Ford and Donna Karan) — in fact, she was beaming. Later, she got on stage to present Michael Kors with his Lifetime Achievement Award — he received a standing ovation — and told a story about how she went on a trip to Jamaica with Kors; when Ralph Lauren arrived, Kors got in the ocean and stayed there for hours because he didn't want Lauren to see him in his swimsuit.

Speaking of Lauren, he received the Popular Vote for the second year running — although he wasn't in attendance this evening. Sarah Jessica Parker, dressed in a custom gown by new Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton, presented Lee Alexander McQueen posthumously with the Special Tribute Award, noting that the designer had "the most beautiful hands I've ever seen," before models took the stage in the designer's last works.

Accepting her Fashion Icon Award, Iman thanked her parents for the longest neck on any model at any go-see in the world and joked to husband David Bowie: "Move over. You're not the only icon in the house." And finally, Marc Jacobs scored the Womenwear Award — he thanked bloggers for his win and said to Robert Duffy: "i want to thank [Duffy], without you this dream would never have come true."

And the winners are . . . (nominees here):

  • Accessory Designer of the Year: Alexis Bittar
  • Popular Vote Award: Ralph Lauren
  • Menswear Designer of the Year: Marcus Wainwright and David Neville for Rag & Bone
  • Swarovski Award for Menswear: Richard Chai
  • Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Jason Wu
  • Swarovski Award for Accessories: Alexander Wang
  • Womenswear Designer of the Year: Marc Jacobs