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1 Fab Ad: Givenchy, Fall '10
Janelle Monae
2 amfAR Gala Trendspotting: Tuxedo-Inspired Silhouettes
Zac Posen
3 The CFDA Attending Models and Their Designer Pals
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4 Fab Ad: Gucci, Pre-Fall '10
Runway
5 Fab Face: Joan Smalls
Link Time
6 Link Time!!!
Rachel Bilson
7 Link Time: Diane Kruger Gets Naked For GQ Magazine
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8 Joan Smalls Talks Fashion Week Survival and Fall Obsessions at FNO!
A slick tuxedo-inspired silhouette can instantly add structure, sex appeal, and an empowered sense of glamour to any red-carpet ensemble. At last night's amfAR New York gala, we spotted five star-studded examples of the menswear-friendly style. Model Joan Smalls suited up in a lapel-infused floor-length gown, complete with a peplum pop at the waist; singer Janelle Monáe opted for a more Read more
At last night's David Yurman fête, we caught up with the gorgeous Joan Smalls — one of our favorite fab faces and the face of Yurman's Fall '11 campaign. Between bites of mini-cheesecake and black and white cookies, Joan shared a few bits of fashion week survival strategy, her favorite part of the week, and what she's toting from show to show. On fashion week prep: Get a lot of sleep, I Read more
Every woman can be beautiful. So said the late Estée Lauder, whose belief has been translated into her namesake brand's new philosophy. Its latest faces create a model mix that reflects our globalized, diverse world. Liu Wen, Constance Jablonski, and Joan Smalls hail from China, France, and Puerto Rico respectively. While Estée Lauder has always found gorgeous women to front the brand, we're Read more
Diane Kruger gets naked for GQ — PopSugar How Joan Smalls makes it through Fashion Week — Vogue Daily Fab pieces from Olivier Theyskens for Theory — FabSugar UK Do street-style bloggers influence how you dress for Fashion Week? — The Cut Cash rains down on the crowd at Kanye's Fashion Week party — Jezebel Charlotte and Samantha Ronson do it again — Interview Nanette Lepore's Fall Read more
Joan Smalls and Malgosia Bela star in Stella McCartney's Spring 2011 campaign — Modelinia Stylish ladies at the 2011 British Comedy Awards — FabSugar UK The Coveted is like The Selby for closets — Refinery 29 Jennifer Lopez on her "Idol" wardrobe — People Couture Week is officially under way — Vogue UK Mulberry turns the Alexa into a convenient clutch — Purse Blog From slightly Read more
2010 was no small year for Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls. The woman known for her endless legs, powerful stare, and personal charm has walked the runway of every major fashion designer, including opening the Jason Wu and YSL Spring 2011 shows. Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier, and David Sims have all shot her in editorials. She appeared in Gucci's Pre-Fall 2010 ad campaign and Read more
This year, the third sign's a charm for Estée Lauder. After signing models Constance Jablonski and Liu Wen — the brand's first French and Chinese faces, respectively — the beauty giant announced today a new partnership with model Joan Smalls. Joan, who has walked the runways for fashion giants such as Givenchy and Oscar de la Renta, will appear in Estée Lauder advertisements beginning in Read more
Getting action on a car has never looked as desirable as it does for Gucci's pre-Fall ads. Brazilian hottie Raquel Zimmermann and Puerto Rican Joan Smalls put on their sexy masks and rev up our engines with their sultry poses. Their neutral-colored ensembles blend in yet pop at the same time, and that old-fashioned sports car looks mighty fine in contrast to the hot desert sand. It's nothing but Read more
The CFDA Awards is one of my favorite fashion events. Not only do classic and new designers receive awards, but it also brings fashion folk together and honors fashion as a whole. We showed you some fashion-focused arrivals last night before the event, but there were so many other stylish attendees. Actresses, editors, and models showed their support . . . and fun Polaroids captured some epic Read more
For Fall '10, Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci decided to stir the pot by featuring a transgender model in his ad campaign. Joining the top model ranks with Mariacarla Boscono, Joan Smalls, Ming Xi, Catherine McNeil, and Malgosia Bela — we love her pink hair — is Riccardo's personal assistant, Lea T. (previously known as Leo, here in the red lips). "She’s always been very feminine: superfragile, Read more
