Priced at about $500, this coveted Alexander McQueen wallet is finished in genuine brown ostrich skin, def not Peta friendly but who cares! Inside are four credit card slots, a coin compartment and two banknote pockets.

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The last time I wore my full head of horns out I looked a hell of a lot better than Kelis, and I owe it all to two simple elements that Miss Milkshake forgot.

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above photo Irina Lazareanu by Benjamin Kanarek in Christian Lacroix Haute Couture

….  Here is a counter argument to my last post about “The End of Haute Couture” from my Fashion and Beauty Director, Frédérique Renaut, who worked in several Haute Couture Houses.

I am quoting Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar offering a compelling economic argument for the institution’s importance:

“When it comes to couture, in addition to the craftsmanship, which we are in danger of losing, we have to think of the sheer amount of jobs it sustains. People say we should be saving, but actually we should encourage the people who have the means to spend. Too many people think it’s frivolous, but couture generates huge amounts of income.”

I have worked many years in several Parisian Fashion Houses (Louis Féraud, Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy who was designed by Alexander McQueen at the time) and I have to say that Couture is not dead…

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Nick Knight last produced the video backdrop for Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 show, and is said to be currently working with both Alexander Wang and the Rodarte (Kate and Laura Mulleavy) girls for this upcoming fashion week.

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A gorgeous presentation of pastel colored dresses and suits, all paired with a silver shoe (no details on that yet) and white iridescent tights. The hair was inspired by mini mouse, yet resembled Alexander McQueen’s Atlantis look, with an edge of Daphne Guinness’ streak. No little black dresses were shown, they were replaced by longer slip like gowns and shorts.

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We’re sad to say that Christian’s newest collection for Payless consists of many lackluster copies of  McQueen’s Lobster Claw / Armadillo booties. Not fierce. Not fierce at all.

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I wasn’t a fan of Anna’s last red carpet look, but I am loving this choice for the SAG Awards. This dress is obviously Alexander McQueen, which is another reason why I love it, AND it looks really great on her, also, the accessory choices are perfect!

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Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Campaign

Photography:  Nick Knight

Model: Raquel Zimmermann

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As if Alexander McQueen weren’t ballsy enough, the edgy designer took it upon himself to present a Fall 2010 collection entirely of prints. On the darker side of the spectrum, McQueen’s prints ranged from skulls and bones to more natural, brush-stroke looking prints in a variety of suits, jackets, bags and ski masks. As per usual, the looks are slightly intimidating but in a glamorous, fashionable serial killer kind of way.

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In no particular order, here is our list of the best dressed celebrities from last nights Golden Globes.

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