"Work It Out" (2002) Beyoncé's love for the 70s and giant hair was evident from her first single and video as a solo artist. Channeling her Foxy Cleopatra character from that Citizen Kane of shitty sequels, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Bey sported a sequined shift and her never-again-seen afro.

"Crazy in Love" (2003) Bey announced her arrival to superstardom with "Crazy in Love"'s thunderous horns and her birth as a fashion icon with a series of outfits -- such as the always appropriate fur coat and a bikini -- as well as some serious posing.

"Me, Myself and I" (2004) Could always use more Bey in a bob.

"Naughty Girl" (2004) The song itself features an interpolation of Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby" and combined with a very Diana-esque fur shawl and a little nod to Bob Fosse's choreography -- something she would mine time and time again -- Beyoncé was getting in touch with her inner Studio 54 ...by way of the Harlem Renaissance.

"Upgrade U" (2007) While talking a mean fashion game, Bey dons an even meaner braid.

"Kitty Kat" (2007) Though the video for "Kitty Kat" was only a minute long and served really as an intro to "Green Light," how the hell can we not talk about this makeup? Following the theme of the song, Beyoncé also wears a leopard-print catsuit. It's called commitment.

"Get Me Bodied" (2007) An homage to Bob Fosse's Sweet Charity, Bey sports another memorable pony and is joined by former Destiny's Children Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland -- and -- beginning to step out of her sister's ginormous shadow -- Solange as they enter a party the only way acceptable: like a bunch of drag queens.

"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It" (2008) The leotard worn 'round the world. Who knew such a simple concept would be the watershed moment in Beyoncé's career? Inspired once again by Fosse -- this time "Mexican Breakfast" -- but with the added touch of a Lorraine Schwartz robotic titanium glove. If Gwen Verdon had had that...let's just say Liza wouldn't be alive today.

"Diva" (2008) Just in case there were any lingering doubts, Beyoncé is a fucking diva. But for anyone questioning her female hustler status, Bey pulled some diva antics like blowing up a car of mannequins and wearing the hell out of some Gareth Pugh and vintage Thierry Mugler. Sasha Fierce was not playing around.

"Video Phone" (2009) By this point in her career, Bey had really stepped up her sartorial game, eschewing mom Tina Knowles' House of Dereon creations for haute couture. And I think we all know fellow pop queen Lady Gaga may have had a little something to do with that. The two paired up for "Video Phone" then got all Thelma & Louise for Gaga's similarly-titled "Telephone."

"Why Don't You Love Me" (2010) Betty Page met Betty Draper in the martini-swilling, chain-smoking, mascara-running incarnation of B.B. Homemaker. Foxy Cleopatra she certainly is not. Shazam!

"Run the World (Girls)" (2011) Beyoncé's style evolution pretty much peaked when she decided to wear Givenchy Haute Couture while brandishing two jackals on a leash. You don't go up from there, I'm sorry. Alexander McQueen dress and thigh-high boots, a Giuseppe Zanotti harness, an incredible disco-ball of a Gareth Pugh dress and heels, a Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown, an Emilio Pucci dress. In Beyonce's post-Apocalyptic world, haute couture is the only armor you'll need.

From The Style Examiner:

London-based graphic designers Johnson Banks have worked with fashion photographer Sølve Sundsbø to produce a range of 10 stamps that portray 60 years of British fashion.

Live models (as opposed to static fashion mannequins) were used to embody the silhouettes of the various fashion eras and fit perfectly into the surviving existing garments. Following the shoot, the features of the models and background were erased from the images in order to focus the viewer’s gaze upon each of the British fashion designs.

The stamps feature the work produced by fashion designers in the 1940s (Hardy Amies), 1950s (Norman Hartnell), 1960s (from the boutique Granny Takes a Trip and designers Ossie Clark and Tommy Nutter), 1970s (Jean Muir), 1980s (Zandra Rhodes), 1990s (Vivienne Westwood) and the first decade of the twenty-first century (Alexander McQueen and Paul Smith).

Enjoy. And if any of our British readers obtain some of these beauties, send us a post card! See the original story at LOOKBOOKS.com.

1. Madonna - Blond Ambition Tour (1990) Always lauded, and at times harshly criticized, for her chameleon-like reinventions, she is nevertheless the artist who most brilliantly illustrates -- and has done the most to encourage -- the symbiotic relationship between music and fashion. Madge reached her sartorial high point during her wildly successful Blond Ambition Tour, featuring costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier who designed the now legendary cone bra.

2. Michael Jackson - "Beat It" music video (1983) Perhaps the most iconic single article of clothing in pop music history, MJ's red leather jacket was a cultural watershed moment because it became almost synonymous with Thriller, i.e. the biggest album of all time. The ankle-baring trousers -- a nod to Fred Astaire -- white socks and black shoes were also trademarks of the 80s and still loom large over the singer's incredible legacy.

3. The Beatles - The  Ed Sullivan Show (1964) When the Beatles invaded America, they brought along with them enduring and generation-defining trends such as the Beatle boot, collarless suits and the mop top -- not to mention hysteria the likes of which Justin Bieber could only dream.

4. David Bowie - Ziggy Stardust Tour (1973-74) Without Ziggy, Elton John would never have discovered his love of feathered headdresses, LaBelle wouldn't have strutted around New Orleans in their silver lamé and simply put, there would be no Lady Gaga. A high-concept album with a high-concept look, David Bowie introduced androgyny to the pop culture masses, and decades later his seminal faux rocker is still a fashion favorite.

5. Diana Ross and the Supremes - "Come See About Me" on The Ed Sullivan Show (1964) Three black girls from Detroit became the epitome of style, grace, beauty and glamor in the midst of social upheaval and racial injustice. Oprah said it best (as she does with everything): it was life-changing.

6. Ramones - Ramones (1976) While the Beatles inspired bands to dress up, the Ramones' relaxed, almost comalike coolness influenced other bands to keep it simple -- years later their pared down style still feels like quintessential New York. Especially with all the hipsters dragging their Converses, skinny jeans and leather jackets around.

7. George Michael - "Freedom! '90" video (1990) George Michael's identity crisis led to the zenith of the supermodel explosion. Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Tatjana Patitz took the place of the singer -- reluctant to appear in his own video -- and  lip-synched their way to iconic status in the clip directed by future friend of Facebook, David Fincher.

8. Nirvana -  "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video (1991) Marc Jacobs' landmark Grunge collection for Perry Ellis in 1992 may have led to his dismissal, but it also cemented the enormous cultural impact Kurt Cobain and Nirvana had inadvertently etched out for themselves thanks to the success of "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Till this day the sight of plaid inspires those famous first notes and the image of zombie cheerleaders dancing through my head.

9. Run-D.M.C. - "My Adidas" (1986) Hip hop has long been obsessed with fashion and material goods, but we wouldn't have Kanye "The Louis Vuitton Don" West rapping about haute couture if we didn't have Run D.M.C. extolling the virtues of their shell tops.

10. Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance" music video (2010) Gaga went from popstar to phenomenon on the heels of her Alexander McQueen armadillo shoes. The video stands as an homage not only to McQueen and his legacy, but to the woman most responsible for Gaga's amazing aptitude for reinvention: Madonna. And she's been paying homage ever since.

"...Baby One More Time" (1998) And a star is born. Is there a more indelible image from the late-90s than a then-16-year-old Spears dressed as a schoolgirl, dancing around in a pigtails and knee-high socks? That video and its iconic costume set the tone for the first few years of her career, blending innocence with a subversive and at times unsettling sexuality.

"Sometimes" (1999) Remember that time Brit "injured her knee" during rehearsals for this video and had to be laid up for a few weeks? Then "Sometimes" finally came out and her boobs were huge? Anyway, Spears continued her virginal trek in an all-white, belly-bearing ensemble and a drawstring pant. Oh, the 90s.

"(You Drive Me) Crazy" (1999) Brit brought along a young, pre-Entourage Adrien Grenier and a post-Clarissa Explains It All/Sabrina The Teenaged Witch-era Melissa Joan Hart for this dancefest and began her love affair with character costumes as a sexy waitress. But the green lamé midriff top and jazz pant ensemble was particularly memorable.

"Oops!...I Did It Again" (2000) Britney continued sexing up her image, this time in a skin-tight red latex catsuit that left little to the imagination. Meanwhile, her music video-related injuries also continued when a camera fell on the poor girl's head and she reportedly received a concussion only to return to work four hours later. And suddenly it all starts making sense.

"Lucky" (2000) Things got a little classy when Britney channeled her inner old Hollywood starlet, donning a glamorous negligee and even a fake mole to portray the titular Lucky, a girl who seems to have everything but is still sad on the inside...right.

"I'm a Slave 4 U" (2001) Sampling Vanity 6's classic "Nasty Girl," Britney got a bit nasty herself with a sexy, barely-there bustier and the still questionable thong-over-leather-jeans look that no one else could or should even try to pull off.

"Me Against the Music" (2003) Brit teamed up with her idol Madonna and they both donned a smoking -- Madge in all white and Brit in black pinstripes with a floating turquoise collar (why not?) -- before preceding to get all kinds of weird with each other.

"Toxic" (2004) First of all, can we talk about the stewardess look? It's kinda perfect and kinda wrong all at the same time. That keyhole and bolero-esque statement shoulder? Very 60s version of futuristic. But let's move on to the real star of this video: Brit's naked body covered in diamonds. I've never been more proud of our little girl who was definitely now a woman.

"Gimme More" (2007) "Gimme More" has the distinction of being one of Britney's best songs and worst videos, but can you really blame her? Homegirl was going through a very public breakdown; shaving her head, jamming umbrellas into car windows, crying on sidewalks -- basically everyone's early 20s. The result: cheap wigs, tacky leather jacket, trashy fishnets and a Liza Minnelli in Cabaret bowler with a Liza Minnelli in 2007 dazed expression.

"Womanizer" (2008) The Spears comeback train finally got back on the rails -- and stopped blowing them -- with "Womanizer," or as I like to refer to it, "Toxic -- Part 2": Britney donning several disguises and abusing her boyfriend. I've always been partial to a sexy librarian look, however, and Brit looks great in a bob.

"Hold It Against Me" (2011) Taking a page from Alexander McQueen's brilliant spring 2009 show in which Shalom Harlow was violated by some paint-spewing robotic arms, Britney's flowing white gown ends up splattered in paint, though the culprits in this case are some fantastic, paint-spewing finger gloves.

"Till the World Ends" (2011) If "Womanizer" was "Toxic Part 2," then "Till the World Ends" is definitely the sequel to "I'm a Slave 4 U" -- sweating, gyrating, heaving and heavy breathing -- only this time with more clothes, including a Burberry Prorsum jacket and this corseted, red bodysuit.

Marchesa Corset Dress, LISKA Fox Fur Jacket, Alexis Bittar Jewelry, Alexander McQueen Steel Shoes, Eickhoff Grey Clutch

NastyGal Double Cross Dress, Aubin Wills Tuxedo Jacket, Rupert Sanderson Platform Shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Handbag, Betsey Johnson Jewelry, Aamaya by Priyanka Ring, Topshop Ring

Bluebirds Tank Top, Etsy Studded Shorts, Golden Goose Hi-Tops, Matthew Williamson Fringe Handbag, Deepa Gurnani Wrap Hairband

John Galliano Scoop Neck Dress, Nine West Peep Toe Heels, BCBG Max Azria Chain Handbag, Chanel Pearl Necklace, Thea Chain Tassel Box Clutch, Style Tryst Long Bead Necklace

By The Book Fair Dress, Dries Van Noten x Linda Farrow Printed Sunglasses, KORS Michael Kors Peep Toe Shoes, J J Winters Taupe Handbag, Dorothy Perkins Bangles, Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet, Eugenia Kim Wide Brim Fedora,

Unif Slayher Tee, Alexander Wang Combat Boots, Calvin Klein Crossbody Handbag, Deepa Gurnani Wrap Bracelet, Levi Strauss & Co Vintage Shorts, Year Of The Boar Skull Bracelet

You need to remember two things when you receive an invitation to a black tie wedding – gowns and tuxedos. Don’t even think about showing up in a short dress. Use this occasion to wear that elegant gown collecting dust in your closet, or treat yourself to something shiny and new. Strappy, sky-high shoes and a crystal-encrusted clutch are perfect for rounding-out the look.

Fairly self-explanatory in name, a cocktail hour wedding is exactly what it sounds to be. The reception typically begins between 5-7 pm with a cocktail hour and dinner to follow. By all means, wear a gown if it's not too formal, but do feel free to wear a cocktail dress. Nothing so short your ass is hanging out, but sparkles are always welcome and encouraged. Metallic heels and statement earrings are perfect accessories. This look was inspired by

Both the ceremony and reception take place during the morning and afternoon at a daytime wedding, so lighter colors and fabrics, prints and playful accessories are welcome. Dress like you're going to a proper, formal high tea. You can never go wrong with a floral dress, classic shoes and a fun, quirky bag.

And when I say "casual," I mean for a wedding; this is not an opportunity to wear cut-offs and a tank top. These tend to take place outdoors, on the beach or in a park, so dressing for nature is key. Flow-y fabrics look great in the breeze, and wedges won't sink into the ground when you stand. A large sun hat is both stunning and protects you from UV rays.

Kloss takes a dip with swimmer – and cover boy – Ryan Lochte, has hoop dreams with Dwayne Wade, gets hurdled by decathlete Ashton Eaton, monkeys around with pint-sized gymnast Jonathan Horton and  juggles some balls with tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan.

Fashion editor Tonne Goodman outfits the model and admitted sports nut  (“you name it, I’ve played it!”) in looks by Victoria Beckham, Atelier Versace, Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta, Haider Ackermann, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen because this is Vogue after all — where tracksuits and cleats are never sensible.

- Chanel staged its 2012 Cruise collection at the Palace at Versailles with guests Tilda Swinton, Haider Ackermann and Karl Lagerfeld‘s plaid vest. [Grazia]

- Olympian hotties Hope Solo, Ryan Lochte and Serena Williams grace the June issue of Vogue. [Styleite]

- Aquascutum‘s out of the woods for now and is celebrating with a new CEO in Tim Dally. [Vogue UK]

- The UK’s Royal Mail has come out with some sartorial stamps celebrating post-war British fashion with postage bearing designs by Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes. [Style File]

- Jessica Simpson is wasting no time cashing in on little Maxwell Drew with a maternity line in the works. [The Cut]

- Coty celebrated the 10 year anniversary of  Jennifer Lopez ‘s signature fragrance, “Glow,” one of the most successful scents in history with almost $2 billion in sales — or in other terms, more than all of her movies have grossed put together…multiplied by a million. [WWD]

- Isabeli Fontana will walk down the aisle for the third time when she weds Lauryn Hill‘s baby daddy, i.e. Rohan Marley in Ethiopia at some point in time. [Modelinia]

- This is Daphne Guinness singing Jefferson Airplane‘s “White Rabbit.” Just ’cause. [Paper]

Eartha Kitt - "Santa Baby" (1953) Lyric: “Come and trim my Christmas tree/With some decorations bought at Tiffany’s.”

Sister Sledge - "He's the Greatest Dancer" (1979) Lyric: "He wears the finest clothes/ The best designers heaven knows/ Ooh, from his head down to his toes/ Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci/ He looks like a still/ That man is dressed to kill."

Klymaxx - "Meeting in the Ladies Room" (1985) Lyric: (Spoken Intro) "I had to leave my condo to come to this/ Well I'm back/ But this time I'm with my man/ And these women are puttin' their hands all over his Yamamoto Kansai sweater that I bought/ And I'm much, much unhappy about that/ I'd hate to come down to their level and become a BW/ A basic woman/ But if they don't stop/ It's gonna get SCANDALOUS."

Run-D.M.C. - "My Adidas" (1986) Lyric: "NOOOOOOOW/ Me and my Adidas do the illest things/ We like to stomp out pimps with diamond rings."

The Notorious B.I.G. - "Hypnotize" (1997) Lyric: "I put hoes in NY onto DKNY/ Miami, D.C. prefer Versace/All Philly hoes, dough and Moschino/ Every cutie wit a booty bought a Coogi."

Lil' Kim - "Crush on You (Remix)" (1997) Lyric: "You got to hit me off/ Buy this girl gifts of course/ So I look slick in my 6 with my Christian Lacroix (pronounced Lacross)

Jay-Z - "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It to Me)" (2000) Lyric: "What do you say me, you and your Chloe glasses/ Go somewhere private where we can discuss fashion/ Like Prada blouse/ Gucci bra/ Filth Mart jeans/ Take that off."

Gwen Stefani - "Rich Girl" (2004) Lyric: "Think what that money could bring/ I’d buy everything/ Clean out Vivienne Westwood/ In my Galliano gown."

Beyoncé - "Upgrade U" (2006) Lyric: Audemars Piguet watch/ Dimples in ya necktie/ Hermès briefcase/ Cartier top clips/ Silk-lined blazers/ Diamond-creamed facials/ VVS cuff links/ Six-star pent suites."

Vampire Weekend - "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" (2008) Lyric: "As a young girl/ Louis Vuitton/ With your mother/ On the sandy lawn"..."Can you stay up/ To see the dawn/ In the colors/ Of Benetton."

Kanye West - "Niggas in Paris" (2011) Lyric: "What's Gucci my nigga?/ What's Louis my killa?/ What's drugs my deala?/ What's that jacket Margiela?"

Lady Gaga - "Fashion of His Love" (2011) Lyric: "You know that I'd never cheat on a man/ 'Cause I'm not like that/ I'm physically crafted to be/ As fitting as McQueen." Add your favorite fashion lyrics in the comments below!

A look by Parsons student Alexandra Nam

Current seniors in Parsons BFA Fashion Design program will compete to win internships at one of PPR’s 16 luxury brands, which include Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney and Gucci. The two winners — one in ready-to-wear and one in accessories — will also be featured on The Fancy, a combination magazine/shopping guide/social network, and showcased at Barneys New York‘s Madison Ave store in September.

Centered on PPR’s “Empowering Imagination” theme, the competition is designed to stimulate new ideas at PPR’s stable of brands.

Today, a panel of judges including model Dree Hemingway, Vogue‘s Candy Pratts Price and Barneys creative director Dennis Freedman, will whittle down the top 20 candidates to five finalists based on their thesis collections and how well they exemplify the theme. The five finalists will then have their collections featured on The Fancy in mid-June with the winning look and accessory voted on by the public.

“Partnering with PPR and The Fancy,” said Simon Collins, dean of the School of Fashion at Parsons, “will provide our students with an international perspective, thus positioning them as design thinkers poised to lead fashion globally.”

The winners, announced at the end of June, will receive an expense-paid internship up to $10,000 at the PPR label of their choice.[WWD, sub req'd]

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Feat! -- Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen, 2011 Guinness literally made an event out of her getting ready for the ball and it payed off with a fitting and flawless tribute to the designer whose "Savage Beauty" was just beginning its historic run.

Fail! -- Madonna in Louis Vuitton, 2009 Louis Vuitton had a banner year in 2009 for providing the worst looks per celeb capita than any other brand, but Madonna's woefully mistaken, thigh-highed misstep best represents the entire lot.

Feat! -- Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs, 2009 Marc Jacobs did better by his girl Kate Moss, however, and the two were the clear belles of the ball. Crafty, crafty, crafty.

Fail! -- Katie Holmes in Giorgio Armani, 2008 While everything is wrong with this look -- the makeup, the bob, the dress, the shoes, the necklace, the shoulder purse in the shape of Tom Cruise -- Katie tried to pawn off responsibility on the blue pumps to her daughter Suri, whom she claimed picked them out. Based on Suri's exquisite taste, I highly doubt it.

Feat! -- Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture, 2008 A controversial choice, I know, but hear me out. Anna Wintour so often goes the very safe and classically chic route, but for the Met's "Superheroes" exhibit, the editrix showed a whiff of whimsy by way of Wonder Woman. However, never one to not keep it real, note that she's still in Chanel and it's still haute couture.

Fail! -- Serena Williams in Oscar de la Renta, 2011 I'll preface this by saying the Royal Wedding had recently happened at this point, so fascinators were just beginning their ascent into the pop culture atmosphere. Williams opted for the burgeoning trend, thus sending this outfit into costume, not Costume Institute, territory.

Feat! -- Gisele in Versace, 2008 Gisele came to the ball in 2008 for one reason and one reason alone: to serve sex on a platter and have the world take a good long taste. So what better dressing than Versace and its history of jaw-droppers?

Fail! -- Shalom Harlow in Bob Mackie, 2009 Sure it looks like Shalom Harlow just rolled out of the dumpster and into a mutated Hefty bag, but dammit she's committed to it and for that I say, "Respect."

Feat! -- André Leon Talley being escorted by Alber Elbaz, 2007 I'm assuming this cape was by ALT's go-to haberdasher Chado Ralph Rucci, but if I'm mistaken who cares because this scene is all one needs to know about the Met Gala. Or anything.

Fail! -- Christina Hendricks in L'Wrenn Scott, 2010 Christina Hendricks has the best kind of problem because of her, shall we say, ample assets. You know, her giant cans. Therefore it's hard to find a dress that accentuates without advertising and the girls are on a mutli-season campaign in this number. But at least they serve as a distraction from whatever's happening with the hair and makeup.

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012

As the fashion stakes are at their highest during the Metropolitan Museum of Art‘s annual fundraiser, La Wintour is leaving nothing to chance. Showcasing the kind of iron-fisted will usually reserved for dictators, despots and other divas, Wintour is said to have required the Voguettes to send her pictures of their outfits along with several different accompanying hairstyles for her approval.

Meanwhile, how great would it be if everyone just showed up in this and called it a day?:

Alexander McQueen Fall 2012

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2012

Alexander McQueen Fall 2012

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It's a jungle out there at the tracks. Let 'em know your bets are wild, and you're in for the win. (But really, you're in for the inspiration to wear such a hat).

Roses are ready to place a giant bet on the winning horse and this NYC milliner.

One of Alexander McQueen's favorites, he's the famed milliner who made over 30 hats for the Royal Wedding. We can only wait to see how many heads he'll dress for the Derby.

More more more in Rios.

Also one of McQueen's go-to hat makers, Stephen Jones will send you to Kentucky with flowers in your hair.

Sydney based milliner Kwok uses an exceptional silk/straw to mold the chicest conversation pieces. She's a nose ahead in the race.

Slightly subdued, Huey's hats are grandiose in their simplicity.

Dida Ritz And the category is...CHEESECAKE! Beauty Tip: Just make sure you wash your face. I don't think a lot of queens really understand that you have to fully exfoliate. And not just like a little five minute wash, I'm talking like a good fifteen minute scrub. You gotta get in the nooks and crannies, where you put makeup at and you gotta wash. Style Inspiration: I try not to follow trends. I don't necessarily like doing what every other drag queen does. I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by, of course Beyoncé and all those girls I love, but I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by the girls I went to school with, I'm inspired by the girls I hang around on a daily basis, I'm inspired by my best friend who's a single mother and literally is always fly and fierce, but also has a son that she has to feed. I'm inspired by really powerful women who still keep themselves up and march to the beat of their own drum. They're not about wearing a Louboutin because everyone else is wearing a Louboutin; they're about wearing a Louboutin because they want to wear a Louboutin.

Jiggly Caliente Keepin' it 1-0-0. Beauty Tip: Always -- ALWAYS -- before you go to bed: wash. your face. And I mean really, really wash your face. Just wash the shit, all the gunk outta your face. End of the night, no matter how tired you are, ladies! Don't matter! After a drunk night at the club, you better wash your face girl! Makeup Bag Essentials: MAC lip gloss, Urban Decay eye palette, bareMinerals kabuki brush, eyelash curler and my mascara. Style Inspiration: Right now my whole look, my whole theme is very much Basketball Wives. Huge earrings, chunky bracelets. Evelyn [Lozada] is getting a lot out of my pocket right now. I like it to be urban, classy, but edgy at the same time.

Latrice Motherfuckin' Royale Jesus is a biscuit, let him sop you up. Favorite Moment from RPDR: This is gonna sound kinda shady but when Willam got disqualified it was sickening, bitch. That was good ass TV. Puking. We had just won the challenge. And then...surprise, surprise. I was like, YES! Beauty Tip: It doesn't necessarily have to be cosmetics. For me it's all about body proportions. I have to be hip to ass to titty. Body beautiful, baby.

Chad Michaels A PROFESSIONAL. Beauty Tip: Have a good foundation. Mine might not look so good right now, but a good foundation is your base for everything. Whether it's a light one or a full coverage or just a powder, even out that skin tone and that's what you start on. Makeup Bag Essentials: Well, for me as a drag queen, my Elmer's glue stick to glue down my eyebrows, obviously my foundation and my color palette. That's where all the magic comes from. And I've got about 12 colors that I work with and I just push 'em around and make it happen. If She Could Have Done Anything Differently: During the Gay Pride challenge, I would've painted my boat to look like the Titanic. And I would've been Celine Dion. And took that effin' Heart [of the Ocean] and thrown it at RuPaul's feet and won that challenge! Style Inspiration: I love trends but I also like to be classic, I like to be timeless. Love my Versace. I wouldn't say I have one style -- I like to feel good. And I wear what makes me feel good. It may not be what everyone likes but hell!

Sharon Needles Sharing responsibility. Style Inspiration: You know, I don't follow trends. I like to look at fashion magazines but I never remember who the designers are. The only designer I can ever identify is an Alexander McQueen. I just take three concepts: it has to be beautiful, it has to be spooky and it has to look stupid. And if those three things aren't met then it will not go on my body. Beauty Tip: Shave your eyebrows off, it'll save a lot of time gluin' 'em down. Makeup Bag Essentials: The most important thing in my makeup bag is alcohol.

The Olympic Torch, designed by the team of Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, is made of aluminum with 8,000 perforated holes representing each of its carriers as it makes its way to London for the July 27 opening ceremony.

“Nothing is harder to get right* than designing for the Olympics,” said Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic. “The lightness and simplicity of Barber Osgerby’s Olympic Torch does just that.”

There were a total of 89 nominees in seven categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Product and Transport.

The winner of the Fashion category was Issey Miyake‘s origami-inspired 132 5 Eco-Fashion collection, beating out these top contenders:

McQueen Met exhibit
Mary Katrantzou‘s fall 2011 collection
the Royal wedding dress
Gareth Pugh‘s spring 2012 collection film
the Late Night Chameleon Café store
Céline‘s fall 2011 collection
Melissa + Gaetano Pesce Boot and Flip Flop
Vivienne Westwood‘s Ethical Fashion Africa collection
the Oratory Jacket by Brompton Bicylce Ltd
Suno‘s spring 2011 collection

That Issey Miyake collection is pretty badass — you should really check out that video link, or if you have ADD like I do, this much shorter one — so I can understand how Kate’s gown and even Savage Beauty could pale in comparison. I don’t accept it, but I understand it.

For a full list of the winners click here.

*Tell that to Sarah. At least Barber and Osgerby didn’t have to lie to Anna Wintour‘s face.

Happy Toking and remember to dress is human, to smoke divine.

1. Quit this: Birkenstocks A mandal by any other name would look as bad.

Hit this: Espadrilles An Hermès espadrille may not be ideal for Ultimate Frisbee in the quad, but it's more than appropriate for quick munchie runs.

2. Quit this: Tie-Dye Psychedelia  gave us many things, none of them as enduring or as tacky as tie-dye.

Hit this: Bold prints Pucci prints are as trippy as they come so you can easily get lost staring into them for hours on end.

3. Quit this: Hemp A durable and versatile fabric, there are more chic ways to green your wardrobe, especially without using your green.

Hit this: Organic fabrics If you're all about sustainability and that crap, H&M's Conscious Collection is easy on the environment and on your wallet.

4. Quit this: Puka shell necklaces Ah, the puka shell necklace, or as I like to think of it, shorthand for letting everyone know you're a complete tool.

Hit this: Statement jewelry A statement necklace says something completely different, like "I'm high as a kite right now and I'm going to dress like it."

5. Quit this: Ponchos If you've been indulging a little too much in the late night Taco Bell, then by all means, drape an unflattering carpet over yourself.

Hit this: Capes However, a cape like this Alexander McQueen number is a fashionable alternative to the poncho but on the other hand, so is anything else.

6. Quit this: Board shorts Board shorts are appropriate on only one occasion, and that is on a surf board. Any other time is just an insult to surfers everywhere.

Hit this: Suit shorts Tom Ford doesn't think men should wear shorts at all, but Thom Browne doesn't expect you to play hacky sack in a full-on pant during those hot summer months.

7. Quit this: Hawaiian shirts Hawaiian shirts are appropriate on only one occasion, and that is on Charlie Sheen. Any other time is just an insult to Charlie Sheen...which is kind of all right.

Hit this: Paisley shirts Odds are you won't need much to cheer you up this 420, but paisley, like this Michael Kors top, can add a dash of curlicued sunshine to anyone's day.

8. Quit this: Baggy jeans "So okay, I don't want to be a traitor to my generation and all but I don't get how guys dress today. I mean, come on, it looks like they just fell out of bed and put on some baggy pants and take their greasy hair - ew - and cover it up with a backwards cap and like, we're expected to swoon? I don't think so." -- Cher Horowitz

Hit this: Harem pants A harem pant gives you the same freeballin' feeling as a pair of slouchy Levi's hanging off your upper thighs and -- bonus points -- the drop-crotch acts as a great weed table if nothing else is around.

9. Quit this: American Eagle For most of us, middle school is over and so is the Eagle.

Hit this: American Apparel Going from the Eagle to the Apparel, though, is not so much a show of growth so much as a show of wanting to get laid. But even stoners need to slut it up sometimes.

10. Quit this: Beanies A beanie is like the stoner equivalent of the little black dress. And though I would deign to ask any pothead worth his or her reefer to abandon their LBD...

Hit this: Newsboys A newsboy cap adds a certain air of jauntiness and charm. I mean, who would you rather get high with, beanie boy or Brad Pitt? Though the beanie guy looks baked as all get out.

Inspiration: Dior Joaillerie

And another member of the S-club, Sarah Jessica Parker, wrote the profile on Burton for the magazine, in which she mused, “A royal wedding dress that could never live up to the impossible dream. But it did.” And how.

Katie Couric handled the delivery of Blakely’s kind words, if you can call them that: “The comic irony of Spanx is that the woman who became a billionaire after inventing them doesn’t even need them. Poor thing, she was a size 2 when the idea hit her.” Sounds like someone’s Spanx are rubbing them the wrong way.

The full TIME 100 list will be revealed later today, while the TIME 100 Gala will be held on Tuesday with a performance by Rihanna, a keynote address by Secretary of Shots Hillary Clinton and some 350 guests arriving on not one but three red carpets at Jazz at Lincoln Center. [WWD]

Gisele Bündchen A Goodwill Ambassador for the UN's Environmental Program since 2009, Mrs. Brady not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. Her insanely popular line of flip-flops, Ipanema Gisele Bündchen, supports the Fight Against Climate Change Central Strategy and the super launched the Clean Water Project in her hometown of Horizontina, Brazil.

Cate Blanchett Blanchett is equally known for her impeccable style as for her impeccable acting, but in addition she's worked as the co-artistic director for the Sydney Theater Company which she helped install 1900 solar panels at The Wharf Theater.

Stella McCartney Stella comes from a long line of eco-friendliness -- I still remember Paul and Linda McCartney extolling the virtues of vegetarianism on The Simpsons -- but she's taken her commitment to the environment seriously when it comes to her business with organic clothing, carbon neutral shopping bags and a studio powered by wind.

Natalie Portman A vegetarian since she was a kid, Natalie Portman is as green as they come. Even when gallivanting around Rwanda saving gorillas with Jack Hanna, Portman always looks frustratingly gorgeous.

Julia Roberts Pretty woman -- cleaning up the street. Julia's a huge proponent of recycling, organic shopping bags, disposable diapers, composting and just about everything else you can do to go green.

Salma Hayek As the wife of François-Henri Pinault, the chairman and CEO of PPR which counts among its stable of luxury brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, Hayek lives a fashionable life. But she also lives a sustainable life by driving a fuel-efficient hybrid and outfitting her home with solar panels.

Alicia Silverstone Silverstone's style credentials are forever sealed thanks to Clueless-- though calling her a style icon is admittedly a stretch -- but her staunch environmentalism, including a book and a website dedicated to "kind" living, makes up for her lack of red carpet appearances.

Gwyneth Paltrow Paltrow may get her red carpet style from a team of professionals, but she got her green roots from mom/my personal hero Blythe Danner who had Gwyneth hugging trees and composting trash for as long as she could walk.

Emma Watson Watson has come into her sartorial own since leaving Hogwarts and that's included creating a green capsule collection for Alberta Ferretti.

Penélope Cruz Pepe is among a fleet of celebrities who tool around to shows during awards season in alternative fuel vehicles with the help of Global Green USA. One assumes these cars are large enough for a diaphanous gown and a towering updo.

The foundation will help support young art and fashion talent, a cause Blow, who took her own life in 2007, would no doubt celebrate. The late editor and muse is largely credited for discovering fellow iconoclast and suicide victim Alexander McQueen.

But onto the bright side of things. Guinness raided her closet and chose key pieces which best defined her distinctive style, featuring the likes of Chanel, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Prada, Christian Lacroix, Alaïa, Gareth Pugh, Christopher Kane and of course McQueen. The auction will take place on June 27 with a goal of earning £100,000 (about $160,000), but before then Christie’s will put the couture on public display on June 23.

Here, a few of the sumptuous threads that will go up on the auction block. [Vogue UK]

"This design was first viewed by Daphne in Alexander McQueen’s collection in 2008. After seeing it, Daphne asked Lee to create four dresses in this style, in different materials (one black, one black long sleeved, one feathered, and one silver). McQueen didn’t make the dress for his shop, it was a show piece. A favourite dress of Daphne’s, she has worn it to several high profile occasions and has been photographed with the likes of Mario Testino and David Furnish whilst wearing it." Alexander McQueen, bespoke 2008 - estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 (about $24,000 - $32,000)

"Daphne bought this dress in the Lanvin store in Paris and wore it that night for a friend’s birthday party." Lanvin, autumn/winter 2006-7 - estimate: £400 - £800 (about $640 - $1,280)

"Having heard about the wonderful new British talent that was Christopher Kane, Daphne visited his studio, saw this dress and immediately fell in love with it. It was one of the first things she bought from Christopher Kane." Christopher Kane, autumn/winter 2008-9 - estimate: £800 - £1,500 (about $1,280 - $2,400)

"This was the first piece of couture Daphne bought from Christian Lacroix. Having led to her meeting Lacroix’s muse, Marie Martinez, with whom she has since become great friends, it holds important memories for Daphne. Representing Lacroix’s Southern routes it is an iconic piece; the cow hide was typical of him, and the puff ball skirt is a very Spanish look which he often revisited." Christian Lacroix Couture, 1987 - estimate: £1,000 - £2,000 (about $1,600 - $3,200)

"Ordered from Noritaka directly, these shoes took around eight months to be made. Daphne loved them, not so much for their practicality, or lack thereof, but because she viewed them as pieces of sculpture, more as concept pieces for looking at – fashion as art." Noritaka Tatehana, autumn/winter 2010-11 - estimate: £1,500 - £2,500 (about $2,400 - $4,000)

The key to this rocker girl look is the jacket, and this hot, faux-leather number from Collection B is both cool and eco-friendly. Bonus: use code FASHIONINDIE10 to save an additional $10 (making this a KILLER steal at under $50!), exclusive for our readers!

Accessorizing with a bandana was the ultimate in rocker wear back in Blondie's day. This Alexander McQueen version has skulls worked into the paisley pattern for extra style points.

Every rocker chick needs a chain belt, and we're digging this gold Blumarine version.

Every gal wants to enhance her peepers, and Debbie did it in a subtly standout manner. We love MAKE UP FOR EVER's Individual Lashes for drama without the super fake eyelash look.

Why not give the two-tone look a try? You could play with any color combo you choose, but Manic Panic Classic Cream Formula in Raven will give the stark blond/black contrast Debbie so flawlessly pulled-off.

The wax statues of the royal couple cost £150,000 each (about $238,305 at current exchange rates) and are expected to be the museum’s most popular attraction, even eclipsing the Queen herself. A stone’s throw away, the likeliness of Princess Diana watches over Will and Kate beatifically, with Prince Harry by her side.

The royals have traditionally sat for a sculptor but with the young couple’s busy schedules, Madame Tussauds had to settle for photographs instead, from which a team of 30 worked for four months.

In New York, Kate wears the Alexander McQueen showstopper from the “BAFTA Brits to Watch” event in LA while in Amsterdam she’s adorned in the lacey Temperley gown from the War Horse premiere. Later this month, Madame Tussauds in Blackpool will unveil the Duchess in the beaded blush Jenny Packham gown she wore for her first public engagement as an honest woman.

I personally can’t wait for Pippa to get her wax figure — and what a figure it will be —  hopefully posed doing a keg stand while wax Harry holds her legs in the air. Royal siblings are the best. [Telegraph]

The Duke and Duchess immortalized in wax

The Duchess in Temperley

Princess Di looking over the royal couple...which is not at all creepy.

Wax Princess Di and wax Prince Harry, who's probably wax stoned right now

- Kate Middleton may be the apple of fashion’s eye right now, but let’s not forget that her grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II has been royally turning it for 60 years. [Telegraph]

- Speaking of the Duchess of Cambridge, Sarah Burton revealed that she used Alexander McQueen‘s Fall 2011 collection as a cover for the wedding dress that launched a thousand gasps. What’s even more impressive, Sarah managed to look Anna Wintour in the eye while lying her face off about designing said dress. And lived to tell the tale. [Styleite]

- Time came out with its list of the 100 greatest style icons of all Time…magazine’s life. The list is a veritable who’s who of models, fashion designers, muses, photographers, editors and stylists from Diana Vreeland to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. [Time]

- But they neglected to include a few notables, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan and my spirit animal André Leon Talley. [Huff Po]

- The release of the 1940 census, detailing people’s names, addresses, whom they lived with, occupations and tons of other personal info proved so popular it crashed the National Archives and Records Administration’s website in a matter of hours. Thank god Facebook came along so we don’t have to wait 72 years to creepily stalk people anymore. [Newsday]

L.A.M.B.

How do you feel about the clutch situation?

- Even when playing field hockey in sneakers and a hoodie, Kate Middleton still manages to look better than most of us on our best day. And if that’s not a quality you want in a future queen, I don’t know what is. [Fashionista]

- Snooki blatantly knocked off an Alexander McQueen clutch for her new line of bags. To retaliate, Sarah Burton plans to sleep with all of Jersey. One cheap bag deserves another. [Refinery29]

- Barneys fashion director Amanda Brooks and British Harper’s Bazaar‘s editrix Lucy Yeomans both quit their respective jobs. Both will be rumored to take over Dior. [The Cut, The Cut]

- Times is hard for everyone these days. Just look at Anna Wintour. Wearing the same Chanel Haute Couture gown to the White House State Dinner that she wore to the Met Gala three years ago. Sad. [Styleite]

- Kate Moss will reportedly make a cameo on Absolutely Fabulous where she will be having a “giggle at her own expense.” God, where do you start, Jennifer Saunders? And then, how can you possibly stop? [Modelinia]

Between Superman Lagerfeld's fixation on crystals and Giambatista Valli's kinked stripes, cubic patterns jump forth geometrically from Paris.

Cubism Movement

We've well worn the leggings under skirts look, now go for boot cut, center pressed trousers.

The Skirt's Trouser Snake

Lisbeth Salander got a tattoo that sent the whole fashion world into gothic leather. Not that Mugler and Gareth Pugh wouldn't have gotten their without her help.

Lisbethan Leather

The outlining trend has carried through Fall 2012, as its body shaping properties are out of this world. Rei Kawakubo, meanwhile, has taken the stroke density to an epic level.

Outline, Take Notes

Perhaps it was the staggering lack of snow this season that has led so many designers to dream of a white winter.

Next fall, you might take a side job as a street sweeper. Or hire someone to carry your jacket's train. Coats are hitting the ground and billowing out in a righteous way.

Angelina Jolie's leg bomber followed Fashion Week to Paris and continued deploying bare gam splits.

Time for a second job, or a sugar daddy, or for your million dollar idea to actualize; the hottest trend is having a personal porter/bellboy/man servent. How chic!

On June 27, Christies will auction off 100 items from the personal collection of the heiress/fashion icon/spirit animal with proceeds going to Guinness’ newly-created Isabella Blow Foundation, a charity to help support young talent in art and fashion.

“We are delighted to be offering the fashion world this incredible one-off opportunity to buy some of the most iconic and cutting-edge haute couture of the early 21st Century, owned and worn by Daphne Guinness,” said Christie’s fashion director Pat Frost.”Not only will the auction comprise exceptional designs by the likes of McQueen,Chanel, Balenciaga and others, but it will also aptly benefit and shape the designers of the future. Christie’s is very proud to be able to play a part in helping Daphne to achieve her forward-looking and charitable aim.”

Guinness famously bought Blow’s wardrobe to prevent an auction by Christies and to preserve the iconic stylist’s unique aesthetic. And now, rather ironically, Guinness will sell off some of her own massive wardrobe to benefit the Blow Foundation. Before going on sale, however, the auction items will be on display from June 23 up to June 27 so if you can’t buy anything, at least you can covet from afar. [Vogue UK]

Best Costume Design: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen for She Builds Domes in Air by Catherine Sullivan

Kristen McMenamy wanders about looking lost but impossibly beautiful in Alexander McQueen’s wondrous spring 2012 collection for AnOther Magazine.

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

Kristen Wiig in J. Mendel

Sarah Hyland in Alberta Ferretti

Kate Mara in Jack Guisso Couture

Missi Pyle in Valentina Delfino

Tina Fey in Carolina Herrera

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

Photos: WWD

(In order of succession to the President)

President Anna Wintour

Vice President André Leon Talley

Secretary of State: Diane von Furstenberg

Secretary of the Treasury: Bernard Arnault

Secretary of Defense: Karl Lagerfeld

Attorney General Steven Kolb

Secretary of the Interior: Ralph Lauren

Secretary of Agriculture: Marc Jacobs

Secretary of Commerce: Valentino

Secretary of Labor: Nanette Lepore

Secretary of Health and Human Services: Glenda Bailey

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Mickey Boardman

Secretary of Education: Michael Kors

Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Carine Roitfeld

Secretary of Homeland Security: Calvin Klein

Chief of Staff: Simon Doonan

Environmental Protection Agency: Emmanuelle Alt

Office of Management & Budget: Donna Karan

United States Trade Representative Ambassador: Daphne Guinness

United States Ambassador: Grace Coddington

Secretary of Small Business Administration: Fern Mallis

And there, indies, is your political lesson of the day.

Now the question is, would you vote Anna Wintour for president?

The other question is, can you find our h McQueen? Happy Presidents Day off!

The doll duo look plastically perfect with Kate’s Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding  gown being replicated down to the lace and faux pearl buttons with diamond-esque earrings and a shiny tiara to complete the look. Will on the other hand has his Irish Guard uniform and even some tiny medallions for good measure.

The dolls are available for pre-order at Barbie Collector for $100 so you can re-enact the Royal Wedding to your heart’s desire…and then cry into Barbie Kate’s veil when you realize exactly what you’re doing. [MSNBC]

Sidenote: Prince Ken William is a total fox. Just sayin’.

Click on each item in the image below to see more information and additional photos!

Black Dresses by Boulee
Platforms by Christian Louboutin

Clockwise from top left:

Ward off predators and unworthy dates with a wrist full of spikes. Eddie Borgo Agate Cone Bracelet, $650

The best way to say “I don’t give a sh*t” is with sexy black asymmetries. Boulee Cutout Scuba Dress, $195

Draw on a thick line and take the night by storm. Benefit Cosmetics BADgal Waterproof Liner, $20

This deep purple hue will only attract the brave into your presence. MAC Lipstick in Rebel, $14.50

The perfect everyday ring, you can enjoy this one all the year through. Mawi Cygnet Cocktail Ring with Spike, $558

Step into 1970s French glamour, a secret you can keep or share. Agent Provocateur Bubbles Brief, $250

Walk high above everyone else in 5.5 inches and deadly spiked toes. Christian Louboutin Asteroid 140 Suede & Patent-Leather Pumps, $1,595

Death to all the mushy mush and long live McQueen. Alexander McQueen Skull Handbag, $1,775

Clearly, these plastic topped night walking Moon Walks will keep everyone on their toes.

Zippers on your hot heels will have him thinking about unzipping all of you.

Curved abstractly womanly in the essence of Gaudi, the metal heel is irresistible. The black strappies twist it wildly sexy.

The thigh highs will keep you covered while you're prancing around in your lingerie with your lovah behind closed doors. The cutout on the front of the platform is just one less thing to take off.

Bump. Set. Spike. Remind him of how much ass you can kick.

- One Million Assholes Moms is calling for JC Penneys to fire Ellen Degeneres, the face of the mass retailer’s relaunch, claiming Ellen’s sexuality does not jibe with the company’s image and that “the majority of JC Penney shoppers will be offended and choose to no longer shop there.” Well, they should know a thing or two about offending people. And maybe Penneys is remaking themselves so d-bags like OMMs can take their bigoted business to Sears where it belongs. [Towleroad]

- Don Cornelius is now popping and locking down that Soul Train line in the sky. The creator of the landmark show committed suicide today at 75. [Huff Po]

- Nicki Minaj‘s booty-enriched video for “Stupid Hoe” has been banned by BET. [TMZ]

- British GQ named “thuggish rapper-slash-singer” Chris Brown the worst-dressed man in the world. [GQ UK]

- This is what happens when you don’t keep your interns on a short leash and a diet of fear and caffeine pills. A former Harper’s Bazaar intern — perhaps incensed by the mag’s new makeover — is suing parent company Hearst for not paying her despite working there full time. FashionIndie‘s interns better not get any ideas into their heads that I didn’t personally slap in there myself. [NYT]

- According to David Beckham, his brood of boys are embarrassed by his underwear ads. Meanwhile, that bulge has been putting food in those little brats’ mouths for years so they would do well to learn some goddamn gratitude. [Telegraph]

- Speaking of Mara, the girl without the dragon tattoo eschewed her usual black for a white frock at the Japan premiere of her hit film. Foreshadowing, anyone? [UPI]

- Kmart is ready, willing and more or less able to help with any #fashionweekproblems you might have. Thanks, Big K, but unless you know a drug dealer that delivers outer borough, my #fashionweekproblems are a bit out of your #areaofexpertise. [Racked]

- Kristen Stewart continues to weasel her way into the assumed hearts of the fashion industry with this little candid of her flipping the bird to/around/beside Karl Lagerfeld. Better people have died for less. [Styleite]

- Well this happened. Pied piper to the gays and the Guidos alike, David Guetta has a new video with newfound muse Nicki Minaj for “Turn Me On.” And it’s weird as fuck. [Towleroad]

- Adele will make her first post-vocal-cord-surgery appearance at the Grammys on February 12. After the ceremony, she’s expected to require shoulder surgery from lugging all those damn trophies around. [Paper]

- Hopefully you all tuned in last night to the season premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race — i.e. the greatest show of all time. If you did, you might have noticed the thirteen dragtacular contestants brilliantly recreating the finale to Alexander McQueen‘s spring 1999 fashion show in which Shalom Harlow was assaulted by two paint-spewing mechanical arms. And if you didn’t, I don’t know what the hell you’re waiting for. [NY Mag]

Although it’s easy to be underwhelmed by any dresses coming before the Oscars, there are some ladies who really turned it out last night. We put our top 10 at the beginning of the gallery for your viewing pleasure. All photos from Huffington Post Style.

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab

Amber Heard in Zac Posen

Gretchen Mol in L'Wren Scott

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham

Judy Greer in Collette Dinnigan

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture

Tina Fey in vintage Verasce

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott

Sarah Hyland in Temperley

Naya Rivera in Naeem Khan

Natalie Portman in Giambattista Valli

Michelle Williams in Valentino

Meryl Streep in Vivienne Westwood Couture

Melissa McCarthy in Badgley Mischka

Maya Rudolph in Naeem Khan

Lea Michele in Versace

Kyra Sedgwick in Pucci

Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza

Julianna Margulies in Calvin Klein Collection

Jessica Lange in David Meister

Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein Collection

Jenna Ushkowitz in Rebecca Minkoff

Jane Lynch in David Meister Signature

Jane Krakowski in Antonio Berardi

Glenn Close in Zac Posen

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

Dianna Agron in Carolina Herrera

Diane Lane in David Meister

Bérénice Bejo in Ralph Lauren

Angela Kinsey in Romona Keveza

Amber Riley in Badgley Mischka

- Rooney Mara, Givenchy’s spring 2012 Haute Couture collection and the Oscars are a match made in heaven. At least that’s the general consensus. [Fashionista, NYT, The Cut]

- Speaking of award-worthy dressing, Leesa Evans, costume designer for Bridesmaids, took inspiration for the characters’ wardrobes from everyone from Forever 21 to Alexander McQueen. [NYT]

- Demi Moore was hospitalized Monday night, allegedly following an epileptic seizure. Moore is — also allegedly — seeking treatment for anorexia and substance abuse. [Huff Po]

- The most expensive T-shirt in the world may be made out of 16 diamonds and cost $400,000, but it still looks like something the Ed Hardy factory threw up in or around New Jersey. [Styleite]

- Jean Paul Gaultier sent models with Amy Winehouse-esque beehives down his spring 2012 haute couture runway. [Style.com]

Coats by Yves Saint Laurent
Boots at Torrid

Clockwise from top left:

Red Valentino Wool Socks, $185

Yves Saint Laurent  Cotton-Gabardine Trench Coat, $2,990

ModCloth Lightning Camera Action Earrings, $15.99

Beauty Without Cruelty Waterproof Mascara, $23.99

Stella McCartney Eco Python Falabella Chain Shoulder Bag, $1,128

Alexander McQueen Skull Umbrella, $565

Torrid Red Patent Rain Boots, $56.50

Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Royal, $22

A panel of experts will choose the Design of the Year as well as the top designs in six categories including Fashion, Architecture, Furniture and Graphics. In the Fashion Design category, Mary Katrantzou and Céline‘s fall 2011 collections will compete against Vivienne Westwood‘s Ethical Fashion Africa collection, and the collaboration between shoe company Melissa with Italian architect Gaetano Pesce. The winners will be announced April 24 at an awards night at the Museum. [Vogue UK]

- With New York Fashion Week only a month away — cue panic attack — the CFDA wants to make sure you’re not freebasing Sugarfree Red Bulls and replacing the sugar in your coffee with cocaine by hosting a panel dedicated to living healthy. If I wanted to live healthy during fashion week I’d just sleep through it. [The Cut]

- Time to tune into TRL and vote for your favorite videos of the day! Oh, wait, it’s not 1998. But it certainly feels like it now that 90s R&B divas Brandy and Monica are reuniting to sing-argue who the boy really belongs to for their new duet, “Turn the Lights On.” I just hope the video involves a split-screen and a tube-top turtleneck. [Buzzfeed]

- Kim Kardashian wished Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge née Kate Middleton a happy birthday the only way she knew how: with a convenient product placement. Meanwhile, if the Duchess is ever caught dead in a Shoedazzle heel, all the style points she earned with that McQueen wedding gown will go right out the window. [Huff Po]

-  Models just can’t keep it in their pants these days. Molly Sims is the latest catwalker to get knocked up. [Modelinia]

- Barbie may be making some questionable choices as of late, but the pint-sized fashion plate has never looked so badass, thanks to these amazing printable hair extensions. Now if they just came out with these in human size. [Refinery29]

- PETA strikes again. The most annoying people in the world have now taken issue with Oscar de la Renta’s Beats by Dre headphones, imploring beatsmith Dr. Dre to use his “tremendous amount of influence on young people…to advocate kindness toward animals by pledging never to design with real fur and exotic skins.” The good doctor, unsurprisingly, has not responded. [Huff Po]

- In the age of viral this and social media that, why let something as petty as death interfere with your internet life? Now you don’t have to, thanks to a new app that ensures your last words will be disseminated to all your Facebook friends, in the event of your untimely passing. But more importantly, can you poke some one from beyond… [Refinery29]

Graciously Yours,

Lady Jessica, Indie of Fashion.

Whether you're the Queen of the silver screen in Hollywood or King of New York, your highness will be high in these limited edition Christian Louboutin Highness-160 patchwork pumps. On the unseen left shoe, New York City is emblazoned in whatever material Monsieur Louboutin sought fit. He made only 20 and has signed them individually.

You can't be a Queen, or at least not a proper Princess without a bit of Alexander McQueen. With a curved heel and fine leather strapping, you're out for a regal afternoon high tea.

It seems I can't turn a corner without seeing a Guiseppe Zanotti shoe I'm in love with. If I didn't believe in brand fairness, you'd see approximately 7 of the 10 of the shoes on this list by Zanotti, and I'm sure Her Highness Lady Gaga would agree, especially custom, with next season Calvin Klein.

Double Duchess colors stripe a salute to your highness. Charlotte Olympia keeps you at Greek goddess status.

Make your feet fascinate with feathers. Diego Dolcini gets you ready for a royal wedding.

The neon hue will get you high on tip top colour. (Yes it's British, your Highness.)

For the modern princess, we have a sky high heel that will get down to the knuts and bolts of it. Spikes off the top that sparkle like diamonds top off these ZiGiNY heels.

Now for the mod young Duchess, give her a mary jane with some sturdy support. Named the "Sky High Society Heel", it means you're walking in the light.

Named the Trib Too High Heel by the Yves Saint Laurent tribe, be towering in ivory, majestically.

Your royal wedding might just take place above lace Valentino. The entire world will watch and sob/cheer you on as you kiss Prince Charming, your highness.

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue

Key Pieces: In addition to the previous items, we’re talking sequins, a string of pearls down to the ground, more sequins, Chanel doorknockers, and the occasional kitten heel.

Designers to Wear:  Donna Karan, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen

Defining Fashion Moment: Season 7, Episode 19, “Journey to the Center of Attention.” In a bar full of middle-aged horndogs itching to climb up Blanche’s dress (she’s not wearing any underwear…meanwhile, imagine your grandma saying that to anyone and not being able to blame it on the Alzheimer’s) when Dorothy steals the spotlight by singing a heartfelt rendition of Irving Berlin‘s “What’ll I Do.”

All the while, she’s wearing  a black blazer with gold piping and epaulets, black pants tucked into a slouchy black boot and only one major accessory — her gold Chanel doorknockers. Perfection. Simple, chic, but still playing on that fun masculine edge. Signature Dorothy.

Ombré frames turn light to dusk.

Cuff it with giant balls on textured blue leather

Opera gloves with elbow patches? You might catch me singing in the rain.

Brief yourself with a structured navy case.

Suede booties do so much more in blue. Mine from last season are olive, and it ain't easy being green anymore.

Dusty blue gradience makes a striped chest plate necklace deep.

Getting busy with a dual chromatic pattern makes for a great holiday dress.

A small cross body bag is much chicer in the dark winter blues.

A deep navy cape drapes into shape with subtle color.

The richest jacket of them all glows blue. It's obviously

25. Beyoncé at the VMAs How does an internationally-renowned pop diva announce her alleged pregnancy with as little -- and yet as much -- fanfare as possible? Why in Lanvin and Dolce and Gabbana, of course. Cupping her burgeoning baby bump on the red carpet, Bey let loose the dogs of publicity war when she thew her mic to the ground, ripped open her Dolce jacket, and announced to the world the coming of the Messiah.

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24. Karl Lagerfeld's obsession with Blake Lively Blake Lively is Karl Lagerfeld's kind of girl. And he didn't hesitate to let everyone know, naming the Gossip Girl star Chanel's official purse ambassador, throwing her in print ads, parading her about the French Riviera and most terrifying of all, showing her something bearing resemblance to actual affection.

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23. The rise of the tween style icon -- Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz and Elle Fanning cover LOVE magazine The kids are more than all right, they're fucking fabulous. Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning and Chloe Moretz showed that style knows no age limits, landing on best-dressed lists while barely in high school. Miu Miu tapped Steinfeld for its fall campaign and Rodarte had Fanning star in a short film, while all three graced the cover of LOVE magazine this summer.

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22. Emma Watson, style icon Emma Watson truly came into her own this year in a series of flawless looks both on and off the red carpet, some stunning editorial work, a capsule collection with Alberta Ferretti and a campaign with Lancôme. Hermione's not a girl, and very nearly a woman.

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21. Christian Dior's disastrous Haute Couture show 2011 had its share of disastrous runway shows, but none as disastrous as Christian Dior's fall 2011 haute couture show. Left to his own devices, poor Bill Gaytten offered up an overwrought and wildly incoherent mess that, despite being maligned by pretty much everyone, still wound up on at least one red carpet thanks to Katy Perry. Let's just say she didn't help matters any.

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20. Christian Louboutin trademark case Christian Louboutin tried, and failed, and is still trying to copyright its "trademark" red sole. By the way, I'm legally obligated to use trademark in quotations.

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19. Versace for H&M One of the most buzzed-about diffusion lines of the year, Donatella Versace's exclusive one-off collection reignited interest in the brand's sumptuous archives and had everyone from Anna Dello Russo to Kanye West clamoring for those Medusa heads and Miami prints.

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18. Karlie Kloss comes of age They grow up so fast! Karlie Kloss turned 19 this year, covered Life Magazine, shed her clothes on several occasions, became a Victoria's Secret Angel and got eye-banged by Leonardo Dicaprio -- in other words, she very publicly became an adult and a supermodel.

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17. Lady Gaga wins over Anna Wintour Anna Wintour embraced Lady Gaga with open arms this year, putting her on the cover of Vogue and presenting her with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. And Gaga thanked her by calling her a bitch and showing up in a walking wardrobe malfunction to the ceremony. BFFs, y'all!

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16. Elizabeth Taylor's death and subsequent jewelry auction Elizabeth Taylor's death was the passing of a true legend and a style icon but her legacy lives on not only through her films, but also her impressive collection of jewels and haute couture that is being auctioned off by Christies this month.

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15. Michelle Obama's McQueen controversy Michelle Obama had jaws dropping in her Alexander McQueen gown for China's state dinner but it was the fallout from the dress by Oscar de la Renta and other American designers that made the dress truly newsworthy.

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14. Victoria Beckham, fashion designer This year Victoria Beckham lived up to her nom-de-Spice by gaining real credibility as a designer, and not just another celebrity with too much time on their hands, while simultaneously stepping out of her husband's sexy shadow. A win at the British Fashion Awards for Design Brand of the Year capped off a year of living poshly.

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13. The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Sneaking in at the end of the year, the virtual Valentino museum is an innovative and ingenious step by one of the world's most iconic designers that makes his formidable legacy available to anyone who wants it. A novel and forward-thinking concept that belies Valentino's 800 years.

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12. The rise and subsequent fall of the fascinator Trends come and go all the time in fashion, but rarely has one particular trend impacted culture so hard and been discarded so fast. The Royal Wedding inspired ladies everywhere to make it a say-something hat day, but it was Princess Beatrice's fascinator that may go down as one of the most infamous pieces of millinery in modern recollection.

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11. Marc Jacobs stolen spring 2012 collection Lifted from a train en route from Paris, the theft of parts of Marc Jacobs' spring 2012 collection was this year's biggest and most intriguing mystery. Besides, of course, whether Marc himself would defect to Christian Dior or stick it out with Louis Vuitton -- who, coincidentally, was also a victim of theft just two weeks later. Yep, big coincidence.

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10. Fashion Week calendar controversy Tensions came to a head between the four fashion capitals, leaving the fate of upcoming fashion weeks up in the air. But if there's one thing we've learned from this is you don't fuck with the Italians.

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9. Kate Moss' fairytale wedding It was only a few years ago that Kate Moss was spiraling down a cocaine-encrusted rabbit hole, but fashion's favorite bad girl has finally settled down. Moss wed longtime beau Jamie Hince in an epic three-day long ceremony known cheekily as Mosstock. BFF Naomi Campbell was one of her bridesmaids, and in a show of solidarity, Moss chose a wedding dress by John Galliano. Kate Moss' wedding was not only front-page news, it garnered the most coveted cover of the year: Vogue's September issue.

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8. Bill Cunningham New York Originating and perfecting the art of streetstyle photography decades before The Sartorialist picked up a camera, Bill Cunningham finally got his time in the spotlight thanks to a heartwarming documentary that reveled a little of the man behind that ubiquitous lens.

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7. Kanye West shows at Paris Fashion Week Kanye West is a man of many talents, though fashion design may or may not be one of them. A true lover of fashion, West did his research and worked with the best people but in the end he let his usual over-zealousness get the best of him and the result? When prompted for her opinion on West's collection, Anna Wintour responded: "Ask someone else."

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6. Missoni for Target Missoni for Target took the high-low collaboration craze to a fever pitch, crashing Target's website and selling out shortly after hitting the shelves. That is, before those items appeared on eBay for several times what they had originally cost, thus negating the entire process.

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5. The rise of Lea T. and Andrej Pejic Transsexual lady Lea T. met Oprah and androgynous male model Andrej Pejic met the Queen of England this year. If that weren't enough of a moment, these two gals also shattered boundaries in fashion and modeling, and in the process became icons and role models to the LGBTQ community.

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4. The reinvention of Carine Roitfeld Quele scandale! Did she get fired? Did she quit? Are she and Emmanuelle Alt no longer friends? The rumors have been buzzing around Carine Roitfeld since she officially exiting Vogue Paris in February -- and in the process creating a future supermodel in Saskia de Brauw --  after 10 landmark, nipple-bearing years. But through it all, Carine has been the picture of calm and chic, hiking up her pencil skirt and reinventing herself as a brilliant and in-demand stylist/the coolest bitch on the planet. Stay tuned for another reinvention when Carine launches a new magazine and starts life as a grandmother next year.

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3. Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen wedding dress The speculation was unbearable for what was the biggest and most well-kept secret in an age of superfluous information. Though an unsurprising but nevertheless brilliant choice, Sarah Burton's handiwork cemented the Duchess of Cambridge (née Kate Middleton) as not only a bona fide style icon but a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Burton proved she was the right person to carry on McQueen's brilliant legacy and take it to the next level.

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2. Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty The most successful fashion exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's  history, Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty set records and inspired fashion lovers and neophytes alike. The exhibit proved so popular, in fact, the Met extended its run twice. Even then, there were still lines of people waiting hours to get into the museum, but for 661,509 people it was well-worth the wait.

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1. John Galliano stars in Gallianogate John Galliano's downfall has loomed large all year, particularly since Christian Dior has yet to announce his replacement, despite a neverending back-and-forth with a stubborn Marc Jacobs. Following a stint in rehab, a guilty conviction in Paris for making anti-Semitic remarks, and the general destruction of his reputation, Galliano at least had one bright spot this year: designing good friend Kate Moss' wedding dress. Galliano's dismissal also raised questions about the stress designers are under to deliver  multiple collections a year -- just ask Balmain's Christophe Decarnin. Everyone's still waiting to see who Dior picks to take the throne and if Galliano can make a comeback after such a devastating fall. As 2011 comes to a close, 2012 has the promise of even more scandals, breakdowns and breakthroughs that we cannot wait to cover obsessively for you. If we missed any epic moments or if you're particularly incensed over Lindsay Lohan's Playboy spread not making the list, leave a comment below.

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The challenge they face is producing within their boarders, keeping the business in Israel. Much like in the US, labor is more expensive there, and they lack the resources to fully flourish. Each garment becomes more expensive and and yet the quality suffers. According to Eva Cavalli, “There’s also a lot of creativity here, but there has to be more of a focus on techniques and workmanship. That exists here, there is the potential, but it needs to be nurtured.” Lev predicts that the Israel should be ready and capable for production in about 2-5 years. Get ready.

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shapes the body with soft textures like chiffon and lace as he gives an austere Elizabethan impression. He also happened to train under fashion gods like Alexander McQueen, and he won Israel's version of Project Runway. Look out for this hot young thing.

Made by two girls with a hunger for something fresh, they added sugar, choppy cuts, and a little bit of grunge.

makes this her finale look, and sprinkled the show in peekaboo sheers, full hand maiden skirts and body con dresses.

started designing when his "zaftig" wife could find no cool plus size clothing. Now, he doesn't discriminate against the skinny and designs for all, spaciously.

shows spring on the tunic-like embroidered side, with old world charm. Mother and daughter join forces to bring several differently targeted lines into the world: Tovale, Tovale's and Tovale's Little.

or Dodo as her friends call her, is a local celebrity. And this is her first collection. Which is surprisingly delightful for a celebrity fashion line.

With a bit of middle eastern authenticity, it gives off a desert vibe with fringed headwear.

plays with rounded silhouettes and translucent iridescence to create a future feel.

is famed for her evening and bridal gowns with delicate attention to detail. With this RTW collection, it's a bevy of cocktail dresses and leather jackets.

brings the bright 70s disco vibe. Peace.