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Designer Fashion and Fine Jewelry Robberies
Louis Vuitton

Stolen Style: The 10 Most Memorable Fashion Heists

Police in France are still on the hunt for the jewelry stolen from a Chopard employee's hotel room in Cannes last week, but there are plenty of other, much older fashion and jewelry thefts that still haven't been completely solved.
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Police in France are still on the hunt for the jewelry stolen from a Chopard employee's hotel room in Cannes last week, but there are plenty of other, much older fashion and jewelry thefts that still haven't been completely solved. Case in point: only a portion of the legendary raid at the Harry Winston store in Paris was ever found, and it doesn't appear that all of Marc Jacobs's stolen Spring 2012 samples were found.

But even though grand larceny, like all theft, is reprehensible, the motivation to steal things as gorgeous as Louis Vuitton's handbags and Chanel's jackets is understandable. Herein, a look at some of the most brazen, lucrative, and strange thefts in fashion.

Photo: A police officer outside the Chopard store in Cannes.

The Legendary Tiffany Raid The Theft of Miranda Kerr's Unmentionables The Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Heist The Chanel Burglary in Beantown The DeBeers Jewelry Theft The Drive-In at Gucci's London Store The Marc Jacobs Sample Theft
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Chopard Jewels Stolen From Cannes Hotel Room
Cannes Film Festival

Everything You Need to Know About the Chopard Robbery in Cannes

Employees of the hotel from which $1.4 million in Chopard jewelry was stolen last night are being questioned in connection with the robbery, the jewelry house says.
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Employees of the hotel from which $1.4 million in Chopard jewelry was stolen last night are being questioned in connection with the robbery, the jewelry house says.

According to the BBC, an American employee of the Swiss jeweler was storing the jewels in a hotel room safe at the Suite Novotel Cannes Centre but wasn't there when the robbery took place.

Local police said the entire safe was take from the hotel room's wall, then removed through another room with an adjoining door. They, as well as officials from Nice who are leading the investigation, believe the robbery could be an inside job.

But contrary to earlier reports, a spokeswoman for Chopard told The Hollywood Reporter that the stolen jewelry was "not part of the collection of jewels that are worn by actresses during the Cannes Film Festival." So far, women including Julianne Moore, Fan Bingbing, Solange Knowles, and models Cara Delevingne and Cindy Crawford have been photographed wearing Chopard at the festival.

The company said the Palme d'Or — the golden palm frond it produces that represents Cannes's highest honor — was not among the items stolen.

Above: Cara Delevingne wearing Chopard at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

Oscars Red Carpet Sketches 2013
fashion news

The Oscar Gowns Illustrated and the Next Fashion Week Scheduling Snafu?

Illustrator Damien Florebert Cuypers sketched some of the most iconic looks from last night's red carpet for a special collection of Oscars-themed images.
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  • Illustrator Damien Florebert Cuypers sketched some of the most iconic looks from last night's red carpet for a special collection of Oscars-themed images. [AnotherMag]

  • Last night marked the 10th consecutive year that the top winners at the Academy Awards — including best actress Jennifer Lawrence — donned jewels by Chopard. [PS Fashion News Inbox]

  • Cara Delevingne has officially trademarked her name, protecting it from being used as a marketing tool for everything from perfumes and handbags to even walking sticks. [Telegraph]

  • Reed Krakoff can't resist a good Bravo reality show. "I love TV, very bad TV and very good TV," the designer said. "I like The Real Housewives of New York City . . . I draw the line at Atlanta." [The Wall Street Journal]

  • The British Fashion Council has announced that the next dedicated menswear Fashion Week will run from June 16 to 18, presenting a conflict with Pitti Uomo, which begins on June 18. [WWD]

    More of the fashion news you need to know, right here.
Oscars Trends 2013 | Backwards Necklaces
Accessories

Oscars Trendspotting: Backwards Necklaces

Sparkling jewels and statement accoutrements are all part of the Oscars red-carpet formula, but this latest styling trick has it backwards (literally).
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Sparkling jewels and statement accoutrements are all part of the Oscars red-carpet formula, but this latest styling trick has it backwards (literally). According to Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway, necklaces are just as glamorous from the back, leaving much of the "wow" factor for the parting glance. Lawrence draped a long 74-carat Chopard diamond bead necklace against her subtly embroidered white-and-pale-pink Christian Dior Couture gown, invoking an old-school kind of elegance. While Hathaway — now the winner of the best supporting actress award — went for a bolder look with a tassel-infused Tiffany & Co. necklace. Are you feeling the role reversal of tonight's most gorgeous jewels?

Jennifer Lawrence Oscar Dress 2013 | Pictures
Celebrity Style

Oscars: Jennifer Lawrence

Best actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence took fit-and-flare to epic Oscar proportions in the palest pink Christian Dior Couture gown.
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Best actress nominee Jennifer Lawrence took fit-and-flare to epic Oscar proportions in the palest pink Christian Dior Couture gown. Its sleek, strapless silhouette — which debuted on the Haute Couture Spring '13 runway just a few weeks ago — transitioned from a body-conscious top into an ultravoluminous skirt to give the actress a perfectly dramatic look for tonight's awards. Pulled-back hair and simple Chopard jewels kept the focus on her sculptural gown, and she polished it all off with a white-and-silver clutch. Are you feeling it?

Vote on all of our Oscar polls here!

Marion Cotillard: SAG Awards Red Carpet Dresses 2013
Celebrity Style

SAG Awards: Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard stunned on the red carpet in a blue and white Dior Haute Couture silk gown at tonight's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Marion Cotillard stunned on the red carpet in a blue and white Dior Haute Couture silk gown at tonight's Screen Actors Guild Awards. The central ruffle of the saturated blue skirt ended just high enough so that we could catch a glimpse of her classic black pumps. Sleekly styled hair complemented her sophisticated gown, which she also accessorized with a textured black-and-white clutch. No red-carpet look would be complete without jewels, of course — a Chopard watch and diamond necklace were all she needed to finish her outfit with some serious sparkle. Do you think Marion chose a winning look tonight?


Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

Marion Cotillard at Critics' Choice Awards 2013
Love It or Leave It

Critics' Choice Awards: Marion Cotillard

Elle Fanning isn't the only starlet to don a dress with floral appliqués tonight.
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Elle Fanning isn't the only starlet to don a dress with floral appliqués tonight. Marion Cotillard arrived on the red carpet in a lace fit-and-flare dress by Zuhair Murad, whose sleek silhouette channeled a slightly retro vibe — if the 1940s were filled with sumptuous lace dresses adorned with electrically colored floral appliqués. She paired her personality-packed dress with a nude clutch and matching heels to let the colors, textures, and details of her frock sing. But no outfit would be complete without a few jewels, right? Chandelier earrings, a diamond bracelet, and a cocktail ring, all from Chopard, set her look off with added sparkle. Aside from her sleek ensemble, she also kept her hair streamlined, with her bangs pulled neatly to the side. What do you think of Marion's floral look?



Vote in all of our Critics' Choice Awards polls here!

Buckingham Palace to Host Runway Show For Queen
Link Time

Nicola Formichetti's Greatest Fear, Dree Hemingway's Desert Trip, and the Queen of the Runway

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

  • Dree Hemingway and longtime friend Jesse John Jenkins turned a road trip in the California desert into a candid photo shoot. [Nowness]

  • In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the queen's coronation, Buckingham Palace will host a fashion show of royally approved designers next July. [Telegraph]

  • Chopard is celebrating Harrods' collaboration with Disney with a line of haute joaillerie inspired by the Disney princesses. [High Snobette]

  • Mark your calendars: Lifetime will air the documentary, Project Runway Spotlight: Marchesa, this Thursday. [Styleite]

  • Monique Lhuillier will debut a capsule collection of bridal shoes for Fall 2013. [WWD]

  • Are designer collaborations falling out of fashion? Industry folk seem to think so. [Racked]

  • The rumor that Diesel founder Renzo Rosso plans to buy a stake in Marni has resurfaced. [Telegraph]

  • Thanks to Derek Blasberg, crafting the perfect thank-you note just got a whole lot easier. [Opening Ceremony Blog]

  • Michael Kors has collaborated with Alexandra Richards to create an exclusive holiday playlist. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Marisa Miller and husband Griffin Guess welcomed son Gavin Lee over the weekend. [Modelinia]

  • An apple a day will make Nicola Formichetti run away. [Glamour]

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    • Berenice Bejo at Oscars 2012
    Red Carpet

    Oscars: Berenice Bejo

    The Artist's Berenice Bejo chose her go-to designer Elie Saab for tonight's festivities.
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    The Artist's Berenice Bejo chose her go-to designer Elie Saab for tonight's festivities. Outfitted in an ultra-embellished minty long-sleeved gown, the actress radiated a Spring pastel glow. Aside from the intricate beading, the gown's sleeves featured delicate sheer panels (covered in beads, no less) for a subtle flash of skin. To complement the soft verdant color, Berenice donned stunning Chopard emerald-and-diamond drop earrings and a Chopard diamond ring, and toted a pretty mint-hued clutch. Her sweet front braid and thick eyeliner polished the look off with just the right amount of femininity. Do you love it?

    Vote on all of our Oscar polls here!

    Freida Pinto at Golden Globes 2012
    Red Carpet

    Golden Globes: Freida Pinto

    Freida Pinto's Golden Globes look was as elegant as you'd expect.
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    Freida Pinto's Golden Globes look was as elegant as you'd expect. The natural beauty wore a blue Prada gown, cinched in at the waist with a diminutive black ribbon belt. Gold additions, via a stunning gold Chopard necklace and box clutch, were her accessories of choice. On the beauty front, Freida kept her silky black hair down and finished off with smoky brown eyes and a nude lip. Do you love her look?

    Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!