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Jean Paul Gaultier's Cannes Gig, Alexander Wang's Song, and Lara Stone's Famous Pup
>> Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.
Spring-Worthy Color Combo Alert! Alice Eve Works Light Blue With Green
Alive Eve was all smiles at a Spring fashion event in NYC working a dainty light-blue frock with a green embroidered clutch, both by Prada, creating a new youthful color combo to try.
Alive Eve was all smiles at a Spring fashion event in NYC working a dainty light-blue frock with a green embroidered clutch, both by Prada, creating a new youthful color combo to try. Her retro updo, wing-tipped liner, and coral nail polish complemented her flirty ensemble, while her Prada flame slingbacks lent a touch of edge to her sophisticated look. Pastel palettes are right on trend for Spring, but we particularly love how Alice incorporated a bold green hue for a little twist. Shop our favorite light-blue and green pairings below to re-create Alice's darling color combo.
Marc Jacobs's Beauty Line, Nicki Minaj's Anna Wintour Rap, and Prada's Olympic Uniforms
Backstage at Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012.
Backstage at Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012. Photo by Greg Kessler.
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- Marc Jacobs has just inked a deal to do a line of beauty products with Sephora, the beauty retailer owned by LVMH — which also owns Jacobs's eponymous line as well as Louis Vuitton, the other brand Jacobs designs. The cosmetics line is in its infancy, so there's no price point or release date set as of now. "We currently are working on defining what Marc Jacobs cosmetics will be, what they'll say, what makes them distinctive," Jacobs said. "I think that will take some time, but the first meeting was good." [Fashion Etc.]
- Front-row darling Nicki Minaj has written a song about her experience during Fashion Week, in which she name checks not only Anna Wintour but also Oscar de la Renta. Quoth Minaj: "When I'm sitting with Anna, I'm really sitting with Anna / Ain't a metaphor punchline, I'm really sitting with Anna / Front row at Oscar de la Renta, posture / Ain't a b*tch that could do it, not even my imposter." The song, "Come on a Cone," is a track from her new album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which debuted today. [The Fashion Spot]
- Not to be left out of all the Olympic-size fun Stella McCartney is having, Prada announced today that it will sponsor Italy's national sailing team in the upcoming games. The fashion house will furnish uniforms for both the team's athletes and its technical staff. [The Daily Telegraph]
- Simon Spurr, who left his eponymous clothing company just two days after being nominated for the CFDA award for menswear, still hasn't explained why he left — other than to say there were issues within the company that made it impossible for him to stay. But he's still hoping to win that award. "If they don't vote for me this year, they're not going to next year," he said. "It's now or never." [The Cut]
- The current number of pregnant Victoria's Secret Angels now stands at three, with models Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, and Lily Aldridge all expecting additions to their families in the coming months — and they have the baby bumps to prove it. [LilSugar]
- Not to be left out of all the Olympic-size fun Stella McCartney is having, Prada announced today that it will sponsor Italy's national sailing team in the upcoming games. The fashion house will furnish uniforms for both the team's athletes and its technical staff. [The Daily Telegraph]
See Kate Bosworth Sparkle in Prada!
Kate Bosworth lit up the red carpet at the premiere of L!fe Happens in a light yellow, bejeweled dress from Prada.
Kate Bosworth lit up the red carpet at the premiere of L!fe Happens in a light yellow, bejeweled dress from Prada. She complemented the dazzling getup with JewelMint accessories, including a silver box clutch and vintage-inspired rings. Kate sparkled all the way down to her toes, selecting a pair of rhinestone-encrusted Christian Louboutin sandals. We adore Kate's cheery, Spring-ready ensemble — watch today's Fab Flash to see the entire look! On Allison McNamara: Topshop dress.
Rachael Taylor Does Business Up Top, Party on Bottom
Actress Rachael Taylor strolled the streets of NYC in a business-up-top, party-on-the-bottom look that is easy to re-create for your next work lunch.
Actress Rachael Taylor strolled the streets of NYC in a business-up-top, party-on-the-bottom look that is easy to re-create for your next work lunch. The blond beauty layered a military green tee over a white button-down and light-wash jeans, then tossed on a black tux blazer for a polished touch. Her studded Sam Edelman flats, black Prada tote, and retro shades kicked up the cool factor, while her minimal makeup and loose updo completed the look perfectly. Shop Rachael's exact loafers with other like items to channel your inner style star. If you don't own a green tee, this outfit can also be mimicked with any color tee. For an all-business look that's still hip, ditch the jeans for a black pencil skirt, and trade the loafers for pumps.
Prada's Spring 2012 Fantasy Lookbook Is Here
>> Take a surreal journey through '50s and '60s nostalgia with Prada's just-released Spring 2012 fantasy lookbook.
>> Take a surreal journey through '50s and '60s nostalgia with Prada's just-released Spring 2012 fantasy lookbook.
Photographer Phil Meech's backstage photos from the Spring 2012 runway show — starring models Lindsey Wixson, Anais Pouliot, Ruby Aldridge, Kasia Struss, Ginta Lapina, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Fei Fei Sun, and Daphne Groeneveld — provide the perfect foil to Jeroen Koolhaas's and Lok Jansen's handmade collages and cheeky vintage photographs.
It's all right here in the slideshow.
Found! Don Studded Loafers For Subtle Edge Like Rachael Taylor
While bold trends can be fun, sometimes you just need a simple look with subtle pizazz to get you through your day.
While bold trends can be fun, sometimes you just need a simple look with subtle pizazz to get you through your day. For those times, look to actress Rachael Taylor, who showcased the perfect dressed-down look on her way to set in NYC. Her embellished Sam Edelman loafers added subtle edge to her basics — a waffle-knit sweater and gray skinnies — while her satin headband, retro round shades, and black Prada tote polished off the look perfectly. Snag her exact kicks to pair with a black sweater and gray skinnies, then don't forget your structured leather tote and matching headband for a prim-meets-punk look.
Watch — Prada Debuts New "Real Fantasies" Video Lookbook
>> Only the creative people who work with Prada could make a video layered with so many elements look so cool.
>> Only the creative people who work with Prada could make a video layered with so many elements look so cool. For its latest video lookbook, Prada hired director James Lima — who's also made fashion films for Alexander Wang and Versace — to create a trippy viewing experience. The end product combines imagery of Jessica Stam, Ginta Lapina, and Lindsey Wixson dancing around in Prada's Spring collection with footage from old films and Prada's Spring print ads. It's the perfect accompaniment to Steven Meisel's video campaign, which debuted last month. Take a look at the new video below.
All the Spring 2012 Ad Campaigns
>> Campaign season is here.
>> Campaign season is here. So far, there have been Spring 2012 ad moments for Gisele Bundchen, Karlie Kloss, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Julia Stegner — and more. See those, plus all the Spring 2012 ad campaigns, in the slideshow — with more added as they arrive.
Watch the Entire Prada Fall 2012 Prints-Party Runway Show!
It was a prints party over at Prada for Fall 2012, where designer Muiccia Prada sent models down the runway in a sartorial symphony of brightly colored geometric designs in the form of dress-like coats over pajama bottom pants, cropped suits with mismatched blouses, and even briefcase totes to match.
It was a prints party over at Prada for Fall 2012, where designer Muiccia Prada sent models down the runway in a sartorial symphony of brightly colored geometric designs in the form of dress-like coats over pajama bottom pants, cropped suits with mismatched blouses, and even briefcase totes to match. And for those who might shy away from the bold hexagonal patterns, jeweled embellishments decorated and dazzled on similar silhouettes. Don't forget to watch out for the sky-high Mary Janes and eyebrow-raising shades, which only periodically hid the dramatic no-eyebrow smoky eye makeup look and long ombre locks.
