The Diary of A Fashion Icon

Meet America's Next ANTM Contestants

2009-01-30T18:39:00.016-05:00

Teyona, 20Tahlia, 18Sandra, 19Nijah, 18Natalie, 19London, 18Kortnie, 24Jessica, 18Isabella, 19Fo, 19Celia, 25Aminat, 21Allison, 20

Project Inauguration

2009-01-22T17:54:00.004-05:00

Leanne Marshall's collection was included in The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon and Fashion Show, hosted by the California State Society of Washington, DC, and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). But apparently Leanne was not invited. Click here to read Leanne's Blog

First Lady Fashionista

2009-01-20T13:05:00.002-05:00

Maggie Rodriguez spoke with Designer Isabel Toledo about First Lady Michelle Obama's dress and coat for Inaugural ceremonies.

The Hype of Fashion Week Expires?

2009-01-16T09:58:00.002-05:00

New York Fashion Week will be sadly bereft of its regularly packed party schedule. Marc Jacobs has canceled his postshow party, one of the most anticipated of the season. Calvin Klein has nixed its usual postshow dinner or party. Reasons for the cancellations are unspecified, but we all probably have a good guess as to why. Earlier this week, we learned Alexander Wang would forgo his typically

Project Runway Finalists Launch their collections to LA Retailer

2008-12-15T00:25:00.000-05:00

Korto Momolu, the runner up from the fourth season of Bravo’s “Project Runway,” and Jerrell Scott, the third runner up, celebrated the launch of their retail collections Wednesday night in LA at Jane Doe John Doe Boutique. The store is now selling collections from those “Runway” alums alongside pieces from Season 4 winner Leanne Marshall, and fellow contestants Stella “Leatha” Barbarella and

Iraqi Journalist Throws Shoes At George Bush

2008-12-14T20:21:00.000-05:00

Nothing to do with fashion.. but if I were that close to GW I might throw my shoe too. LOL

Chloe Mortaud Named First Black Miss France

2008-12-08T21:50:00.000-05:00

The new Miss France, born to an African-American mother and white French father, said Sunday she wants to "advertise her country’s diversity on the world stage."Chloe Mortaud is not the first nonwhite winner of the beauty pageant, but she is joining a growing chorus of French public figures breaking traditions by speaking openly about race.“I want to go to people and explain to

All the King's Men

2008-11-25T22:59:00.001-05:00

P Diddy unveiled a new billboard advertisement of himself in New York's famous Times Square - said to be the largest-ever to hang there.Puff Daddy, Puffy, Sean Combs, Diddy, whatever you wanna call him has done it again. He is promoting his new Sean John men’s fragrance called I Am King. The scent follows his top-selling Unforgiven. The advertisement replaced the iconic Sean John ad, which showed

Fashion Faux Paus

2008-11-20T00:27:00.001-05:00

Never unleash the spanx!!! Yes fashionistas, Eva wears spanx too!(it does make me feel good that even the skinny chicks own spanx!)

She's Got Sumin a Lil Different Down There! - Isis' from ANTM Tyra Banks interview

2008-11-19T23:28:00.000-05:00

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6126

2008-11-11T19:43:00.000-05:00

Photography: CelebutopiaLindsay Lohan launched a new contemporary collection of leggings called 6126, the name of the line is inspired by Marilyn Monroe as 6.1.26 is her birthday. I am sure the line will do great. Since leggings are the most popular bottoms these days. My personal fav! I can never get enough leggings myself, they’re uber comfty and extremely easy to wear - def chic if worn

Fashion Hautest Jigsaw Puzzle

2008-11-11T19:03:00.000-05:00

This limited-edition jigsaw puzzle features pattern-on-pattern photograph of model Meghan Collison as a tatooed pin-up. The image originally appeared in Vogue Italia, a publication for which Meisel has created every cover and lead editorial story for nearly two decades. Each custom-made cloth box is signed and numbered by Steven Meisel. The jigsaw puzzle is manufactured by Editions Ricordi,

I'll take "A model" for $200!?

2008-11-11T18:52:00.000-05:00

Don't even think about investing in stocks right now. Buying a home? Ha. And as the banks crumble and fold by the minute, you will be better off stashing your cash in your shoe box under the mattress. So what do investor's do these days? Sponsor a model, of course! What a great idea? (maybe) Beauty Holding, a new Website full of super models in the making in need, lets you put your money to good

Rumor Mill :: Madonna new face for Louis Vuitton

2008-11-11T18:44:00.000-05:00

Style.com reports that Madonna may be the new face of Louis Vuitton's Spring 2009 Campaign. Rumors are a float that the fam fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have already shot the ads. But Louis Vuitton designer Marc Jacobs has not confirmed this rumor. We're sure Madonna will be a super star addition to the LV family.

Michelle Obama Wears Spring 2009 Narciso Rodriguez on Her Big Night

2008-11-05T23:36:00.000-05:00

Last night she wore a dress from Narciso Rodriguez's spring 2009 collection, one of the most critically acclaimed of New York Fashion Week. Michelle's style has impressed many on the campaign trail with frugal finds to haute couture. Here wardrode come from places like J.Crew and H&M and threads by designers like Narciso and Thakoon. The dress worn on what we will call the biggest day in American

A Great Task Ahead

2008-11-04T23:59:00.000-05:00

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." Obama 08. What a great birthday present I got today. I said Obama was all I wanted. And he was all I got. As I stood in line for almost 3 hours to vote for

OMG WTF IDK of the week - Alexander McQueen comes to Target!

2008-11-02T23:09:00.000-05:00

In March Target will launch Designer Collaborations, which is projected to be an ongoing program that will bring a series of established designers to the masses at affordable prices. Designer Collaborations is a separate program from Target’s Go International, which focuses on young or emerging designers and, in the past, has featured names such as Proenza Schouler, Luella Bartley, Behnaz

Model Profile : Chanel Iman

2008-10-31T23:23:00.000-04:00

"Yes Chanel Iman is my real name!" Chanel Iman.Chanel Iman TV

Fashion's #1 Bad Boy Family Pose for Baby Couture Mag

2008-10-28T11:49:00.002-04:00

Click here to preview Baby Couture!

The Paris Face Off

2008-10-09T16:35:00.001-04:00

MUA's really put their brushes to work at Paris Fashion Week this season. The Paris runways were covered in paint, from pouty red lips to wild body paint. Some designers opted for a less is more look, but others went for something more attention-getting. The lips at A.F. Vandevorst were oversized red lips bordering on clownlike, while John Galliano dolled up his models in so many colors they

Sean Connery for Louis Vutton

2008-10-09T16:25:00.000-04:00

Photographed on a beach near his home in the Bahamas, the iconic actor is propped on a wooden dock next to a waterproof version of Vuitton’s Keepall bag. Can you believe he is actualy 78 years old. He looks great. If I were 20 years older well maybe 30 LOL... The ad is slated to appear in a range of daily newspapers and weekly magazines later this month, including The Financial Times, Le Figaro,

Music's No.1 Style Icon admits she is married!

2008-10-09T16:11:00.000-04:00

After remaining tight-lipped about her marriage, Beyonce is at last speaking out about her wedding to Jay-Z."What Jay and I have is real. It's not about interviews or getting the right photo op. It's real," Beyonce told Essence magazine in its November issue.The singer says she did not want an engagement ring."People put too much emphasis on that," she told the mag. "It's just material and it's

Sarah Polin is worst than the BoogieMan!... says Diddy

2008-10-03T15:00:00.000-04:00

Ok soo what this has nothing to do with Fashion but I swear this is THE funniest video I have seen all week long! LOL. Thanks BmoreFab for posting this first. Ok... Point taken Diddy. So we need all our Fashion Icons to come out on November 4th and VOTE! 11/4 is also my BDAY. I am accepting early gifts. LOLIf you are not register please please come out TONIGHT 10.3.08 to Lemongrass 1300 Bank St.

Runway for Change

2008-10-02T22:29:00.002-04:00

Barack Obama has launched Runway to Change, a line of campaign merchandise designed by some of the top designers in the industry. Designers such as Pharrell, Jay Z, Vera Wang, Juicy Couture and more. All proceeds fund Barack Obama’s campaign for change.Click Here to check out Runway to Change!

Play ANTM on Nintendo

2008-09-29T13:55:00.000-04:00

Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS September 26thEidos Interactive Ltd., creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, has today confirmed that dtp young entertainment’s America’s Next Top Model is coming to Nintendo DS TM this November in the UK.America’s Next Top Model is the official video game of the hugely popular US TV series. In the game, the player takes control of one