Louboutin Loves Lively, A Different Wu Rocks NYFW and Madonna Calls Out M.I.A. for that Middle Finger Stunt

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Christian Louboutin gifted Blake Lively with his entire spring collection, thus giving everyone yet another reason to burn their Gossip Girl DVDs in effigy. [Styleite]

- Liza Minnelli had to drop out of her Hot in Cleveland guest spot thanks to an injury. And that’s why you don’t challenge Betty White to a bare-knuckle street brawl. [Playbill]

- Milk rules everything around me. New York Fashion Week, y’all!  The Wu-Tang Clan brought a little bit of Shaolin to the fashion set last night at Milk Studios. [Paper]

From the Sheets to the Streets: How Long Did it take these NYFW Street Style Stars to Get Ready?

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

When you see the epically inventive street style that embodies New York Fashion Week, do you ever wonder how long they labored over their looks? Hours of prepping and pulling and trying and throwing clothes all about their bedrooms? My dear, please! These are professionals. I stopped the ones that struck my fancy, and theirs, and asked them straight up how long did it take you to get ready this morning? Their answers may either surprise you and/or leave you a little skeptical. Keep in mind though, those with fashion in their soul just know. 

#NYFW Cheat Sheet: Joseph Abboud F/W 2012

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Never underestimate the power of an impeccably dressed man, gentlemen, and you will travel far and wide. The Joseph Abboud man knows of this sensibility and has for a very long time. For his first runway show in seven years, creative director Bernardo Rojo looked back to a great era in American design and created his Fall/Winter 2012 collection for a modern version of the 1930s sharp-witted rogue. Once again, men are building themselves from scratch, and they are dressing the part to get there.

Collab Alert! Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

London’s loudest designer, Mary Katranztou, is bringing her wild prints to the most fashionable masses with the latest Topshop collab. Chock full of signature small spring flowers, in silhouettes that are runway-ready, we’re getting a grab at the 10 piece collection on February 17th in nine select Topshops and online. So when you’re in Fashion Week shell shock and need a designer fix, this is your spot. See a sneak peek of the collection, and Mary Katranzou’s thoughts behind the designs.

Don’t Miss the Cinnamon Club Popup this Weekend in NYC!

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

One of the most famous Indian restaurants in London, and probably the world, has landed in New York for a limited-time. This past Monday, I headed uptown to Desmond’s to experience a delectable five-course tasting menu from Cinnamon Club, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a popup in NYC. Bulldog gin martinis were followed by five beautiful dishes by executive chef Vivek Singh and copious amounts of wine. Among my favorite bites were bombay spiced vegetables with cumin and truffle ‘pao’ and clove smoked saddle of lamb with onion and ginger sauce. I almost dove into the ginger toffee pudding with cinnamon ice cream face first it was so delicious. Click through to see photos from the experience.

#NYFW Cheat Sheet: Cynthia Rowley Fall 2012

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Cynthia Rowley is coming in loud and clear thanks to all the volume in her fall 2012 collection. Inspired by mechanics and overalls, Rowley offered up a ladylike take on blue collar dressing with many a sack, a billowy coat and an occasional jumpsuit parading down the runway. 

Nicki Minaj Goes Green for Paper Mag and Talks Mob Wives with Simon Doonan

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Nicki Minaj covers the March issue of Paper Magazine in which she chit-chats with fellow sassy black girl, Ms. Simon Doonan about fame, Nicki’s new album, her idols, and the greatest human being from the greatest show of all time – Big Ang of Vh1′s Mob Wives. Doonan also asks Minaj about that moment last Fashion Week when worlds collided and minds were systematically blown: Nicki sitting next to future BFF Anna Wintour. 

What Are You Doing For New York Fashion Week? Tell Us And Win Stuff!

Edited by Samantha Lim

New York Fashion Week.  Ok fine, so maybe only 10% of New York actually takes part in it, but to us, it is everything.  From the first show (Steven Alan) on Wednesday February 8 to the last show (Derek Warburton) on February 16, FashionIndie.com will be inundated with insider stories on runway shows, upcoming trends, fashion parties, and as always, your daily fashion news.  We want to hear about your Fashion Week experience: the good, the bad, the drunk, the ugly; and we want to give you an amazing prize for sharing!