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Despite rumors the designer was jumping ship to fill John Galliano's suddenly vacant spot as Christian Dior's head of design, he told Telegraph he would not be leaving Louis Vuitton, where he’s been head designer since 1997. The specific question was whether it was his choice to turn down the Dior job. Here's what he said: "Well… it’s a little bit more complicated than that… but we agreed that it was probably best for everyone." Interesting, the plot thickens. Usually when something like this...Read Full Story

There's no slowing down Karl Lagerfeld. Straight off the heels of a successful Chanel Couture show in Paris, Kaiser Karl launched his Karl line exclusively on luxury site Net-A-Porter. The capsule collection is built on Karl's must-have wardrobe staples: "A white shirt, jeans and a jacket are the three basic things that everybody needs," Karl told Net-A-Porter magazine. The exclusive collection exudes Karl's distinct aesthetic: tailored faux leather pencil skirts, crisp white button-ups and...Read Full Story

Gisele Bundchen models her Scrapbook line for C&A Brazil (Bauer Griffin)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Gisele Bundchen may already be the highest paid model in the word, but that doesn't mean she's resting on her laurels. The supermodel announced she's launching her second line of clothing and jewelry with C&A Brazil. Inspired by safari chic, Scrapbook offers a range of dresses, coats, shorts and blouses in animal and ethnic prints...Read Full Story

Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Remember that $39,000 backpack the Olsen twins designed under their label The Row? Well it seems its hefty price tag hasn't stopped it from selling out! According to WWD, Ashley says the alligator backpack was the first item to sell off the shelf, noting, "During our last economic crisis in the U.S., the only thing that went up was Hermes." Although his collection has been panned by critics, Kanye West...Read Full Story

Rosario Dawson, Giambattista Valli (Getty Images) Giambattista Valli for Macy's Love Giambattista Valli's fanciful gowns but can't afford the luxe price tag? Thanks to Macy's 'Impulse' collection, budget fashionistas across the nation can now catch a sweet taste of Valli's delectable designs! Valli will be the fourth designer collaboration as part of the 'Impulse' line—Matthew Williamson, Kinder Aggugini and Karl Lagerfeld previously designed capsule collections for the large scale retailer...Read Full Story

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony (Flynet Pictures) Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's dual Kohl's signature collections have officially launched. Marc was on hand in New Jersey to celebrate his new range of menswear with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which his ex did not attend. Of the affordable collections, Marc said, "I always had Jennifer as a soundboard and vice versa. I'm really happy about her line and I saw all the work that she put into it." Preview the collections online at Kohl's...Read Full Story

Rihanna (Pacific Coast News)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Following in the illustrious footsteps Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham, Rihanna has stripped down to her skivvies for a provocative new Armani ad campaign. The 23-year-old sizzles in a lace bra and panties in one shot and a pair of skin tight jeans and leather jacket in another. Check out CeleBuzz to get a glimpse of the racy black-and-white ads. Demand for the new Missoni for...Read Full Story

(Getty)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Vera Wang seems to be doing a little bit of everything as of late. In between fittings for Kim Kardashian's wedding and her lines at Kohls and David's Bridal, Vera has managed to team up with Zales for a line of engagement rings. The line will include more than 50 engagement rings starting from $1,999. According to WWD, each ring will feature "a signature blue sapphire signifying everlasting love." The...Read Full Story

(Getty)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Boardwalk Empire star Paz de la Huerta has been announced as the new face of Agent Provocateur. She will appear in the high lingerie brand's print campaign as well as a series of short films. Apparently it was the 26-year-old's wild antics, including a recent arrest for a bar brawl, that gained the company's attention. According to the brand's creative director Sarah Shotton "We wanted [the campaign...Read Full Story

Eva Mendes (Getty)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Who knew Eva Mendes could sing? Apparently Thierry Mugler did, as the brand had the actress and face of their fragrance, Angel, sing her way through their latest commercial. In the commercial, Eva rides a speed train, falling into what seems to be a trance after spritzing herself with the iconic scent. Check out the actress' vocal chops for yourself at New York Magazine. Topshop has...Read Full Story

Madonna (Flynet Pictures)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Madonna is supposedly in talks with Coty to release her own signature perfume. Discussions have reportedly turned serious between the pop queen and the company behind Beyonce's fragrances. Between her directorial debut and Material Girl line at Macy's, looks like the icon isn't planning on slowing down any time soon! Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen are expanding their empire by...Read Full Story

(Bauer Griffin)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Selena Gomez has released her fall 2011 line at Kmart just in time for the back-to-school rush. The Dream Out Loud collection reflects Selena's signature girly aesthetic at a far more affordable price point than her usual designer duds. Snag Selena's feminine separates, bags, shoes and accessories in Kmart stores or online. In a collaboration sure to excite both fashion and beauty lovers...Read Full Story

(Getty)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: Fashionista Rachel Bilson will be teaming up with Steve Madden to design shoes for ShoeMint. The subscription service will kick off in late November, offering shoes for $79.99 a pair. Rachel is just the latest celeb to jump in on the mint craze, most notably Kate Bosworth for JewelMint, Jessica Simpson for BeautyMint and the Olsen Twins for StyleMint. Designer Christian Cota has designed four...Read Full Story

Taylor Swift (Getty) Country princess Taylor Swift has created a fairytale of a commercial for her debut fragrance Wonderstruck. Taking its name from a line in her song Enchanted, the girly scent will be released by Elizabeth Arden in October. To catch Taylor in action, watch the commercial at CMT. If you missed your shot at nabbing a piece of the coveted Missoni for Target range, you may want to camp outside H&M before the release of their new collaboration with Versace. Available...Read Full Story

Kanye West (Getty)Fashion moves fast, but we've got you covered with all the latest industry news: After endless rumors and speculation, Kanye West is finally set to debut his high end womenswear collection during Paris Fashion Week. Said to be a mix of sports luxe, Japanese samurai and experimental knitwear, the collection is sure to send tongues wagging in one way or another. Although his PR reps refuse to comment prior to the show, leaks report that the almost "unwearable collection...Read Full Story