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2011 Fall Milan Fashion Week Review: Versace 2011-02-28 13:39:36
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2011 Fall Milan Fashion Week: Versace

Abbey Lee Kershaw opened Versace Fall wearing a sharp military coat, like the sexy blond captain of an army of equally sexy soldiers, who marched down the runway in meticulously tailored dresses and coats.
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2011 Fall Milan Fashion Week Review: Versace 2011-02-28 13:39:36

Abbey Lee Kershaw opened Versace Fall wearing a sharp military coat, like the sexy blond captain of an army of equally sexy soldiers, who marched down the runway in meticulously tailored dresses and coats. The clothes were cut tight to the body and bore geometric cutouts, subtly adorned with military-inspired gold buttons and pockets. Leather made an appearance in full leather skirts with matching leather jackets, a cool mix of badass uniform and chic sophistication. Behind the scenes, it's Donatella who is the real general at Camp Versace, drilling home Italian sexiness. It was a show heavy in black, but Versace's signature colors — turquoise and purple — popped up in an oversized baroque print and two-toned suede lace-up booties. For the finale, things got a bit more celebratory, with flowy gowns bearing thigh-high slits similar to Gucci, and Arizona Muse closing triumphantly in a white beaded gown.

  • Trends: Military, cutouts, leather, colored fur.
  • Colors: Black, white, purple, turquoise, blue.
  • Key Looks: A v-neck shell dress with baroque print, blue fur, and booties.
  • Accessories: Calf-high suede open-toe booties, some lace-up; bucket bags.
  • Who Would Wear It: Women who appreciate sharp tailoring, and a little toughness mixed in with allure.
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Jessica Biel at Oscars 2011
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2011 Oscars Afterparty: Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel didn't walk the Oscars red carpet, but she did show up to Vanity Fair's afterparty with beau Justin Timberlake.
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Jessica Biel didn't walk the Oscars red carpet, but she did show up to Vanity Fair's afterparty with beau Justin Timberlake. Her gown of choice? This sexy gold Atelier Versace that showed off her toned figure — we're loving the multistrap neckline and the minimal but snazzy jewels. Add her to the subtle sparkler bunch. What do you think of Jessica's afterparty look?

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Jennifer Hudson Oscars 2011
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2011 Oscars: Jennifer Hudson

We can all agree that Jennifer Hudson has been looking amazing lately — and her look on the Oscars red carpet is downright stunning.
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We can all agree that Jennifer Hudson has been looking amazing lately — and her look on the Oscars red carpet is downright stunning. Her tangerine Versace gown complements her skin color perfectly — and can we talk about the hair? A swooped-back pompadour shows off Jennifer's flawless face, and her sexy cat-eye liner and peachy-pink gloss give her a one-of-a-kind glow. Do you love or hate this look?

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Balenciaga Reportedly Dropped Their Longtime PR Firm Last Year Because of Attention Paid to Versace
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Balenciaga Reportedly Dropped Their Longtime PR Firm Last Year Because of Attention Paid to Versace

>> Last May, when Balenciaga severed its 12-year relationship with public relations firm PR Consulting, rumors circulated that it was the result of a Balenciaga designer leaving to work for one of the firm's other clients and that some of the client's designs were too similar to Balenciaga.
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>> Last May, when Balenciaga severed its 12-year relationship with public relations firm PR Consulting, rumors circulated that it was the result of a Balenciaga designer leaving to work for one of the firm's other clients and that some of the client's designs were too similar to Balenciaga. Now, WSJ. reports that insiders at PPR say Nicolas Ghesquiere felt slighted by the attention Pierre Rougier was giving to Versace, his newest client, at the Costume Institute gala last year. It's worth noting the decision to drop PR Consulting was made within two weeks of the gala at the beginning of May.

At the time of the severance, Rougier said: “It’s been a wonderful 12-year adventure with Balenciaga and I really wish Nicolas and Balenciaga all the best and lots of luck going forward. It’s been really great and I really don’t want it to seem any other way.” And now, he tells WSJ. simply, "I love Nicolas."

Post-Balenciaga, Rougier seems to be doing fine. Alongside Versace, he counts among his clients Yves Saint Laurent, Jil Sander, Dries Van Noten, and Proenza Schouler. He is "notoriously picky about whom he takes on," according to the WSJ., and "can lift a brand to another level . . . his job is to keep the Americans, whose critical opinions drive international buying trends, in line."

Vera Wang president Mario Grauso avers this fact — one of the first things he did when joining Wang a year and a half ago was hire Rougier: "Vera had gone dark — hadn't done enough media, wasn't dressing celebrities. Pierre helped me change that. We [at Vera Wang] can veer a little too mainstream, a little too bridal-y. I wanted to be edgier and Pierre knew how to do that." Grauso also credits Rougier with bringing top European press to Wang's shows, admitting it's "something we couldn't do without him."

But cultivating brands isn't all Rougier aspires to — apparently he wants to get more involved with advising the venture capital and investment side of fashion, WSJ. reports: "Too many backers choose the wrong horse in the race, he says, and then are flummoxed when throwing money at the problem doesn't solve it."

James Franco Interviews Gucci Designer For Harper's Bazaar
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Jennifer Hudson Grammys 2011
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2011 Grammy Awards: Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson's looked so great lately, and at the Grammys she's going all-out awards show glam, with plenty of chiffon, lots of sparkle, and long, shiny hair.
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Jennifer Hudson's looked so great lately, and at the Grammys she's going all-out awards show glam, with plenty of chiffon, lots of sparkle, and long, shiny hair. It's not totally traditional, though, since her Versace dress is so short in the front and there's even some lingerie peeking out of her bodice. Do you like Jennifer's new twist on a red carpet staple, or not so much?Vote on all of our Grammy Awards polls here!

Hilary Swank SAG Awards 2011
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2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank walked the red carpet in a nude Versace number that's flowy and ethereal.
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Hilary Swank walked the red carpet in a nude Versace number that's flowy and ethereal. The beaded detail on the bodice and ruching make for an interesting twist, while her big, soft curls add a hint of romance. Are you feeling Hilary's soft look or not?

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Olivia Palermo Style 2011-01-21 19:35:32
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Celeb Style: Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo attended a screening of No Strings Attached in New York City looking not only chic, but totally cozy.
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Olivia Palermo attended a screening of No Strings Attached in New York City looking not only chic, but totally cozy. She layered up with a leather dress, thick feathered vest, and sleek metallic leather jacket. She added black footless tights and suede booties for even more warmth, then accessorized with a colorful clutch and silk scarf. Her look is the perfect mix of effortless cool and downtown chic.

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January Jones' Golden Globes Dress: The Original Color
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January Jones' Golden Globes Dress: The Original Color

We're thrilled to present InStyle's exciting, exclusive story here on Fab!
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We're thrilled to present InStyle's exciting, exclusive story here on Fab!


January Jones, the face of Versace this season, chose a red gown with a plunging neckline by the label for her Golden Globes appearance. “I had seen the dress at the runway show in another color and I got it in red,” the Mad Men star said of her look, which featured fringe strands from top to bottom. So what was the original hue for this gown? An eye-popping cyan blue, first spotted at the brand’s spring 2011 runway show (shown).

— Sharon Clott


For more fashion, beauty, and style buzz you need to know, read What's Right Now! at InStyle.com.

Photos of Alexander Wang, Versace, Nina Ricci Spring 2011 Ad Campaigns, Plus Shu Pei Qin for Maybelline
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A Trio of First Ever Print Ads, Including Alexander Wang's; Plus, The Full Spring 2011 Versace Set

>> A trio of first campaigns have popped up for Spring 2011: Shu Pei Qin's premiere ad as a Maybelline model; Peter Copping's first ever Nina Ricci ad image, featuring Malgosia Bela shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin at New York's Greenwich Hotel ("She looks contemporary, modern, sensual — all those things I see for the Ricci woman,” Copping explained); and Alexander Wang's first ever print ad, featuring Aymeline Valade shot by Craig McDean.
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>> A trio of first campaigns have popped up for Spring 2011: Shu Pei Qin's premiere ad as a Maybelline model; Peter Copping's first ever Nina Ricci ad image, featuring Malgosia Bela shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin at New York's Greenwich Hotel ("She looks contemporary, modern, sensual — all those things I see for the Ricci woman,” Copping explained); and Alexander Wang's first ever print ad, featuring Aymeline Valade shot by Craig McDean. Although Wang doesn't like his four images, styled by his show stylist Karl Templer and creative directed by Fabien Baron, to be called a campaign. “We restrained from using those words, because you set yourself up for doing things in a systematic way — like rolling out ads in the magazines certain times of the year,” said the designer, who instead uses the term “image piece.” All those — and for good measure, the full Spring 2011 Versace campaign, featuring Abbey Lee Kershaw by Mario Testino — in the gallery.

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