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Christina Ricci Designs a Makeup Bag For Make Up For Ever

Beauty News Jan 18, 2013

Christina Ricci's New Endeavor: Makeup Bag Designer

Christina Ricci is trying her hand at design in a collaboration with Make Up For Ever.

by Jessica Cruel

Christina Ricci is trying her hand at design in a collaboration with Make Up For Ever. The actress created a faux leather makeup bag complete with studs and tough-girl screen print for the beauty brand. "My inspiration for the bag was hard rock meets couture," Christina told WWD. "I added a red lip motif to the geometric design since I love wearing red lipstick. Plus I thought it would add a fun pop of color." The bag will be available next month as part of the nine-city Make Up Bag Remix tour. The brand wants to encourage women to explore new ways to use products they already own. And perhaps they will convince consumers to fill Christina's bag with their latest releases in the process.

Katie Holmes Is the New Face and Co-Owner of Alterna

Beauty News Jan 18, 2013

Katie Holmes Enters a Business Deal With Alterna

Katie Holmes has inked yet another beauty deal, this time with hair brand Alterna.

by Jessica Cruel

Katie Holmes has inked yet another beauty deal, this time with hair brand Alterna. Last year, she began a partnership with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. However, her new role will not only include being the face of the brand in advertising campaigns, but also as co-owner, she'll have a voice in product development. "I love that Alterna uses natural and organic ingredients and stays away from harsh chemicals like sulfates and parabens," Katie told WWD. "It's good for my hair and good for the earth, so I feel good using it."

In the future, Katie's new role might merge with her fashion endeavor Holmes & Yang. Alterna representatives teased the possibility of a limited-edition accessories project. Katie isn't the first actress to break into the business side of beauty. Jennifer Aniston recently gained a stake in Living Proof. It seems brands are no longer on the hunt for just a gorgeous face; now being a spokesmodel requires business savvy. "Katie is a fashionista, a mother and an entrepreneur. In short, she is our consumer," said Joan Malloy, president of Alterna. "Like her, this is a brand that has been very much around, but hiding in plain sight."

Link Time Jan 17, 2013

Link Time: What Should Michelle Obama Wear to the Inauguration?

What should Michelle Obama wear to the inauguration? — WWD
Your guide to thank-you note etiquette — Olivia Palermo
Raf Simons keeps busy with Adidas collaboration — Fashionista
Who did oxblood better: Alexa Chung or Rose Byrne? — Lucky
Why Allison Williams went understated at Golden Globes — People Style Watch
Uniqlo continues its US expansion — Racked
Fashion does art history in our latest Tumblr obsession — The Daily Beast
Is Karlie Kloss Harvard-bound? — HuffPost Style
Rihanna's River Island line to debut at LFW — The Cut

by Marisa Tom

What should Michelle Obama wear to the inauguration? — WWD
Your guide to thank-you note etiquette — Olivia Palermo
Raf Simons keeps busy with Adidas collaboration — Fashionista
Who did oxblood better: Alexa Chung or Rose Byrne? — Lucky
Why Allison Williams went understated at Golden Globes — People Style Watch
Uniqlo continues its US expansion — Racked
Fashion does art history in our latest Tumblr obsession — The Daily Beast
Is Karlie Kloss Harvard-bound? — HuffPost Style
Rihanna's River Island line to debut at LFW — The Cut

Best of Pre-Fall 2013 Collections (Pictures)

Fall Fashion Jan 17, 2013

The Pre-Fall 2013 Lineup (Update): Valentino, Tibi, and More

Just when you think you're one step ahead of the game (hello, Spring 2013), designers push the seasonal envelope with another onslaught of covet-worthy collections to contend with.

by Marisa Tom

Just when you think you're one step ahead of the game (hello, Spring 2013), designers push the seasonal envelope with another onslaught of covet-worthy collections to contend with. That's right, Pre-Fall 2013 is here. Sure, the pieces may not be available for a while, nor will they be all that applicable come warm-weather turnaround, but — and this is a big but — there is enough spot-on styling inspiration inside to cultivate a fresh spin on your wintry wares now. If you're on the lookout for a new layered approach, Tibi's sportier urban-chic look (think varsity jackets and NYC Transit Map-inspired prints) provides a good starting point. If you plan on sticking to feminine silhouettes, Carven's lace-covered, crisp-collared minidresses might be exactly what your styling M.O. needs. Or, if you're just craving a midseason pick-me-up, Yigal Azrouël's python-infused black biker jackets are kind of amazing. Click on for the best of Pre-Fall 2013, and keep in mind that next year's fashion can be today's outfit fodder.

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Wedding Dresses Engaged Celebrities Should Wear 2013

Wedding Jan 12, 2013

Olivia Wilde Is Engaged — and We've Got the Perfect Wedding Dress

Olivia Wilde is engaged to Jason Sudeikis — and we couldn't be happier for this Hollywood couple.

by Marisa Tom

Olivia Wilde is engaged to Jason Sudeikis — and we couldn't be happier for this Hollywood couple. We also couldn't be more excited to see what she wears on the big day. Olivia knows how to turn out a red-carpet look, gravitating toward curve-conscious gowns, and walking the line between sexier and fashion-forward fare. If there's one thing we know how to do, it's how to scout the absolute best gowns for any and every occasion. With betrothed beauties like Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley, Kate Bosworth, and Poppy Delevingne keeping us on our toes about setting the date, we thought we'd get a head start on which designer dresses, like Vera Wang, Marchesa, and Oscar de la Renta, we hope to see them wearing on their wedding day and why. Don't forget to let us know your celeb wedding dress picks, too. First up? The newly engaged couple (and certainly a wedding we can't wait for Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis.

— Additional reporting by Hannah Weil

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Link Time Jan 10, 2013

Gemma Ward's Return, Anna Sui's Baggage, and Sketches of the Summit

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

by Robert Khederian

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

Andrew Allen and Georg Petschnigg used their app Paper by Fifty Three to sketch moments from WWD's CEO Summit, like Karl Lagerfeld's Q&A with Bridget Foley. [WWD]
Will Gemma Ward return to modeling? [Perth Now]
Jason Wu won't accept outside investors anytime soon: "I've always grown based on whatever I can afford," Wu said. "I know what I'm spending. It's my money. It's kept me quite realistic in what I can do." [Washington Post]
Anna Sui resurrected a floral pattern originally used in her Spring 2009 collection for her luggage collaboration with Tumi. [Teen Vogue]
This year's Oscar nominees have been announced. [BuzzSugar]
Damien Hirst's signature polka dots adorn the statuette he designed for the 2013 Brit Awards. [Vogue UK]
Daniel Vosovic's target demographic is "the whiskey-drinking perfectionist." [Fashionista]
Dolce & Gabbana's Spring 2013 video captures the ideal Sicilian Summer holiday. [AnotherMag]

Banana Republic Milly Collaboration 2013

fashion news Jan 07, 2013

Banana Republic Kicks Off 2013 With a Milly Collaboration

The New Year is already bringing new designer collaborations to look forward to, namely a 60-plus-item men's and women's collection from Milly's Michelle Smith for Banana Republic.

by Marisa Tom

The New Year is already bringing new designer collaborations to look forward to, namely a 60-plus-item men's and women's collection from Milly's Michelle Smith for Banana Republic. While a special collection is nothing new for the retailer, who has brought television- and film-inspired collaborations to the masses — drawing on the dramatic period fashion of both Mad Men and Anna Karenina — in addition to a capsule collection with Trina Turk and a line of Virgin America flight-crew uniforms, this is an exciting way to give Milly a much broader audience. Smith was ready for the opportunity and a challenge (did we mention this is the first time the designer has tackled menswear?), but she says, "It's a very positive, happy collection. The colors and patterns capture the modern spirit of Summer." What else can you expect? A new print created just for the capsule, six updated Milly prints, vibrant hues, and the easy, breezy vibe of the Hamptons-chic beach lifestyle. The collaboration — which is priced from $45-$175 for women's apparel, $25-$65 for menswear, and $40-$130 for jewelry and accessories — hits stores in May in select Banana Republic locations worldwide and online.

fashion news Jan 04, 2013

The Carven x Petit Bateau Line Is (Finally) Available — and Seriously Cute

In what might be the cutest collaboration ever (and between two of our favorite French brands, no less), Carven has joined forces with Petit Bateau to create a nine-piece collection for adults and children, and the line is finally available to shop online.

by Chi Diem Chau

In what might be the cutest collaboration ever (and between two of our favorite French brands, no less), Carven has joined forces with Petit Bateau to create a nine-piece collection for adults and children, and the line is finally available to shop online. The collection features Carven creative director Guillaume Henry's signature whimsical ladylike touch on pieces like a navy knit dress adorned with a crisp white collar and a totally chic striped bodysuit we plan to layer under all of our sweaters and high-waisted denim. Prices range from $75 for a preppy removable collar to $370 for a smocked dress. Ready to see (and shop) it all? Keep on clicking.

— Additional reporting by Marisa Tom

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Estee Lauder and Lilly Pulitzer Collaboration

Beauty News Dec 28, 2012

Estée Lauder and Lilly Pulitzer Are Bringing the Beach to Your Makeup Bag

In 2013, Estée Lauder is getting into the fashion business.

by Jessica Cruel

In 2013, Estée Lauder is getting into the fashion business. For Spring and Summer, the beauty brand will offer a gift with purchase: a makeup bag featuring the designs of Lilly Pulitzer, part of a limited-edition collection. There will be eight different prints, each offered at a different retailer. But all have a beachy lilt. "Style is in our DNA, and bringing two iconic brands together to create something really fun and timeless made perfect sense to us," Jane Hertzmark Hudis, global president of Estée Lauder, told WWD. "This is heritage done with fun."

You'll be able to collect each of the limited-edition bags from stores like Dillard's, Macy's, and Bloomingdale's. The first gift-with-purchase set is available at Lord and Taylor now.

Beauty News Dec 28, 2012

Herbal Essences Is Bringing Back the Urge

Fans of the '90s, your call has been heard: Herbal Essences is slated to revive two of the product lines that put it on the map.

by Maria Del Russo

Fans of the '90s, your call has been heard: Herbal Essences is slated to revive two of the product lines that put it on the map. The Smooth and Shine collections are making their respective comebacks in February, and will be encapsulated in the iconic translucent bottles that got the boot in 2006, according to WWD. The relaunch comes on the heels of declining sales. But the company hopes to recapture some of its long-lost loyalists by reviving these fan favorites.

The shampoos and conditioners share the same scents and looks of their predecessors, but the formulas are now sulfate- and silicone-free. And remember those sexual-innuendo-filled commercials that promised "a totally organic experience"? Details are still hush-hush, but tune in to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 for a nostalgia-inducing spot. Then scoot on over to the drugstore, pick up some shampoo, and satisfy your urge for Herbal.