Celebrities and Fashion have always been synonymous. However, today more than ever, fashion magazines are featuring more celebrities than immigrants trying to get into the USA for their Green Card. In many cases these highly regarded magazines are using celebrities more often than Super Models for their covers. There are many reasons for this and in my opinion some of those decisions have more to do with the Politics of Fashion than the notoriety of the Celebrity.

Why is it that some of the Biggy Fashion Mags don’t feature Super Models, but do feature Celebrities from all sectors of the Entertainment Industry?  I believe that it is because they can’t get the Super Models for their magazines. In fact their are very few magazines that can get Super Models and find it a lot easier to get Celebrities to adorn the covers of their ELLE’s, Marie Claire’s etc…

It is true that Celebs sell and can attract a large audience, but when it comes to the giants vying for THAT Top Model, that is where only a few of the Biggies like VOGUE, Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE and a few other more obscure, but none the less important magazines like Numéro, V and perhaps L’Officiel can get on occasion.

Of course many would argue that the reason that this or that fashion magazine are shooting Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears or Paris Hilton is because they sell magazines. That may be true, but I am quite sure that if all of the major and lesser influential fashion magazines attempted to compete for the creme de la creme of the modelling industry and could only get models and not celebrities, that the King of the heap would surface really quickly. You would see immediately by the standard of the models acquired who really rules the game.

Thus again the reason why Celebs act as a great draw that diverts the attention from the obvious omission from the covers of “Fashion” Magazines of Top Models. Why would a major fashion magazine want to be judged by their peers and the public based on the fact that so and so was on this magazines cover but not on theirs? Celebs are a kind of “Hey we have Paris on our cover wearing Gucci” and not “Hey we could only get so and so and so and so competitor Fashion magazine knows that we could only get so and so because of you know why…”

I am not saying that celebrities should not be on magazine covers. I am saying that a Fashion magazine should be a Fashion Magazine and not a people magazine. Models are part of the Fashion landscape and I am hoping that we can get back to the epoch where fashion magazines did what they did and did it well and leave the people’s magazines to People Magazine.

And lastly, celebrities seem to be more accessible than agents representing those models most of the fashion magazines would love to get on their covers but won’t. They and their PR people understand that the exposure they garner being seen on the cover of Redbook could aid in them getting their next big part in that 2012 blockbuster “Calender’s End”*

So the next time you see the cover of a magazine with a celeb on the cover, you may want to ask yourself, “Did they because they wanted to, or because so and so didn’t want to”.

* (I made that up)

by:Benjamin Kanarek

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Singer/actress Selena Gomez (L), winner of the Favorite Breakout Artist award and musician Taylor Swift, winner of the Favorite Country Artist award pose backstage at the 2011 People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for PCA)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Singer Selena Gomez poses in the press room during the 2011 People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

onstage during the 2011 People's Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on January 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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With a roster of clients that includes Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Rhianna, and Cheryl Cole, David Koma is the latest go-to designer for celebrities who adore his knack for creating sexy, fierce dresses.  To fall in love, check out his work and some of his celebrity fans at LookBooks.com!

This year’s Fashion’s Night Out events will be packed with celebrities, designers and freebies; so much to do, so little time! In this list you’ll find events that are obvious, such as Barney’s, Burgdorf Goodmans and Saks Fifth that will probably be over-packed; interesting – my personal top pick will probably be the Balenciaga event; and events where you’ll have a chance to win, well, free stuff.

These are Fashion Lover’s FNO 2010 picks:

Balenciaga
542 West 22 Street btw. 10th and 11th Aves
At Balenciaga’s flagship Chelsea store you will get a first look at the U.S. exhibition debut of the Cindy Sherman: Untitled (Balenciaga) Series. The exhibition installment will include six photographs on loan from François Pinault’s collection. At 9 PM there will be a live musical performance by Karen Elson, performing songs from her debut album The Ghost Who Walks, produced by Jack White.

Dolce & Gabbana
825 Madison Avenue at 69th Street
Join Naomi Campbell to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of her career. A collection of limited edition t-shirts featuring, you guessed it, Naomi Campbell’s images will be available for purchase, signed by Campbell herself. The proceedings of the T-shirt sales will go towards Campbell’s charity – Fashion for Relief.
T-shirts will be signed from 6:30pm to 9:45pm.

Saks Fifth Avenue + Thierry Mugler
611 5th Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue store event will include appearances by the likes of Donna Karan, Victor & Rolf, Charlotte Ronson, Zac Posen and Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. The event promises a fashion sketch-off competition between the celebrities.
Thierry Mugler, meanwhile, also invites you to Saks Fifth Avenue to view the famous Motorcycle Bustier as worn by Beyoncé for her I AM…Sasha Fierce album. We, the 80′s born generation, remember it better from George Michael’s “Too Funky” video (the ultimate fashion video).

Salvatore Ferragamo
655 Fifth Avenue
The event will celebrate and focus on Massimiliano Giornetti’s first women’s collection for Ferragamo and launch the Ferragamo W bag; designed back in the 70s exclusively for Mrs. Wanda Ferragamo, the House matrianch. Elettra Weidemann, Alek Wek, Caroline Winberg, Ashley Wick and Arden Wohl are expected to be in attendance. A percentage of sales will benefit the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Anya Hindmarch
115 Greene Street
Anya Hindmarch’s Soho store invites you to pose for a photo with a bag from the Fall 2010 collection. The most creative image will be chosen by Anya herself and the winner will be sent the bag they posed with.

Barneys New York
660 Madison Ave
Barneys New York probably planned the most activity and fashion icons packed event. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Proenza Schouler’s Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough, Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Rag & Bone’s David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, Shipley & Halmos’ Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, Daphne Guinness, Julie Gilhart, Simon Doonan, Alexander Wang and more are expected to be in attendance.
The Olsens and the Proenza Schouler duo will judge a karaoke contest and you’ll get the chance to participate in a doubles ping-pong match against the designer duos.
When you tire of name-dropping, you’ll have a chance to purchase a special edition FNO Alexander McQueen scarf.

Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Ave at 58th Street
Jason Wu, Mary J. Blige, Nicole Richie, Simon Spurr, Thom Browne, Tom Ford and Victoria Beckham will all be making appreances at the event. Activity highlights include a Face-Off makeup artist competition judged by BryanBoy, Catherine Malandrino, Hamish Bowles & Trish McEvoy; and a designer+dog catwalk (insert ironic remark here) with Bibhu Mohapatra, Georgina Chapman, James Mischka and Mark Badgley, Reem Acra, Lela Rose and Thakoon Panichgul trotting their best stuff along with their four-legged companions.

DOTS
Soho
Participate in a scavenger hunt-themed styling contest in multiple Soho New York-based locations called Dots SPOTS. Follow clues and choose your favorite Dots pieces to create your personalized Dots look! Celeb stylist Mia Morgan will judge as participants enjoy refreshments and have their photos taken on the pink carpet. Winning looks will have a day of beauty and styling with Mia Morgan, a new Dots wardrobe and a trip for two to a tropical location! Follow @Dotsfashions and @kingcollective on FB & Twitter for more details.

Opening Ceremony at Ace Hotel
1190-1192 Broadway
Opening Ceremony will stage a French flea market in the lobby of the Ace Hotel. Brands like agnès b., Alexander Wang, Band of Outsiders, Deyrolle, Joseph Altuzarra, Keds, Ladurée, Patrik Ervell, Proenza Schouler and Rodarte will have their own booths with exclusive items.

Rag & Bone + 3.1 Phillip Lim
119 Mercer Street
3.1 Phillip Lim and Rag & Bone, both Mercer Street retailers will co-host a street party with a live DJ and real people’s food (i.e burgers, fries and shakes). Rag & Bone’s Marcus Wainwright and David Neville will help you pick your Fall look. They probably won’t have much time though seeing how they also have plans to play ping-pong at Barney’s FNO event.

Helmut Lang
819 Washington Street
Helmut Lang will also have a street party featuring L.A party photographer/blogger the Cobrasnake. Brace yourself for an event packed with cool games, prizes and other special surprises; with music by DJ’s Harley Viera Newton and Cassie Coane; cocktails by East Village’s Death & Company.

Mulberry
605 Madison Avenue
The highlight of the planned event is the chance to win two tickets to the Spring/Summer 2011 Mulberry New York Fashion Week show. You can also expect goody bag give-aways.

Burberry
131 Spring Street
At the Burrbery event you’ll have a chance to win two tickets to the Spring/Summer 2011 Burberry show in London. A percentage of sales made at the event will go towards the Burberry Foundation.

Furla
598 Madison Avenue
The store will be transformed into the Land of Oz. You will get to shop the new Furla + Leitmotiv handbags collection while enjoying cocktails and hor d’oeuvres. I suppose I should also mention the 20off voucher you’ll get if you spend over $400.

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I didn’t mind it too much when Seth Aaron was sporting that goth black nail polish look on Project Runway. It was part of his charm, I guess. But Zac Efron’s chipped metallic blue nails make no sense to me. Did he and Vanessa have a slumber party and gave each other a mani-pedi? I don’t get what he was going for, other than a color that matches his eyes.

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Dawn’s creative abilities are not just limited to singing, dancing, and songwriting, she also created Danity Kane comics and now you can add blogger to the list. She recently launched her personal blog so her fans can get to know her outside of Danity Kane, Que, and Dirty Money. Check out a special message and video montage of Dawn Richard and be sure to check out her blog www.DawnRichardBlog.com . I am sure there will some fly fashion tips on there as well.

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Isabella embodies one of those mythical, ageless, trendless beauties and pairing her with Bvlgari is quite an advertorial move. Showcasing her collection, there she goes, beautiful as always. (the bags will be available starting this August with prices from $1,700 to $2,600) In your opinion, will she increase those sales numbers for Bvlgari? (via)

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There’s a huge trend in bike riding, and it’s not only about being trim and going green: it’s about being cute. Kate Hudson and Elle Macpherson (and other celebrities) can look gorgeous riding their bikes, there’s no reason you can’t too. Gone are the days of wearing head-to-toe spandex to ride. Thanks to B. Spoke Tailor and other clothing brands, it’s time to look pretty while pedaling. Check out our favorite bike-friendly finds:

Be as risky as Kate and wear this T by Alexander Wang Jersey T-Shirt dress ($85) for your 2-wheeled adventure. We do recommend a little something extra underneath… just in case.

Bloomer shorts, like these Jayden Bloomer Shorts by Genetic Denim ($154) allow your legs to move with ease and your thighs won’t be bursting out when you sit (think tight denim shorts).

Copy Elle’s style for your cruise and throw on this Topshop Straw Visor ($24). This is definitely the cutest visor I’ve ever seen and in case you pick up speed, it won’t blow away.

Safety first – gladiator sandals won’t fall off your feet while pedaling so grab a pair of Miss Me Kiki Gladiator sandals ($19.95, down from $35.95) in 1 of 6 colors.

Keep the sun and the dirt out of your eyes with these Forever 21 Aviators ($5.80). They’re cheap enough that if you do fall, you won’t worry about scratches (at least on your shades).

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Here are photos from the Pre-Wedding Yacht party. In attendance was Ciara, Trina, Angie Martinez, Kim Kardashian, Amare Stoudemire, Fabolous, DJ Clue, Kenyon Martin and more.

Some of the guest at the couples wedding included Serena Williams, Spike Lee, Lebron James and girlfriend Savannah

Congrats to the beautiful couple! I wish you nothing but the best of luck.

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Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2010-2011 ad campaign is out with a stunning black and white set captured by Steven Klein featuring Madonna and 17 years old model Max Schneider.

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Blog Talk Radio Episode 1: July 4th Weekend Round Up- Celebrities, Fashion & Beauty with Sharon Haver & Brad Boles

Welcome to Sharon & Brad's first episode of FocusOnStyle- Talk Radio. Do you believe it, that crazy queen had tech difficulties with our first try on Blog Talk Radio?

It’s been quite an action-packed holiday weekend with Brad Boles in the tony Hamptons and Sharon Haver in downtown Manhattan. From celebrities to family adventures… they’ve got your dish and tips.

Problem: Where’s Brad? Talk about surprises when you’re live! Brad lost his phone connection and Sharon talks about some stylist gossip from back in the day until Brad turns up. Like the story about the model who tried to chew off the stone from her mega ring in the bathroom and the kooky security guard who would carry the gems to the photo shoot… pretty wacky.
Never a dull moment with these two and they certainly do have the gift of gab!

Lot’s of gossip, funny stories, thrift shop fashion tips, and with Brad… some weekend celebrity name dropping from Katy Perry to Martha Stewart to Adrien Arpel to Warren Buffet‘s sobering tips, and Brad’s claiming to be now be cougar for the first time. Take a listen…

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All of the items in the featured set are under $50! 

Style Inspiration: Beyonce by Her Goody Bag featuring Uniqlo t shirts 

Studded Crew Neck T-Shirt
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ASOS Quilted Suedette Lock Across Body Bag
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29 Jackie Oversized Plastic Metal Detail Sunglasses
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The Summer Season: MAC Girl About Town Lipstick
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So Mariah Carey is launching not one, not two, but three different perfumes under the name Lollipop Bling. There’s a red, a blue and a yellow one (each with, go figure, a butterfly cap). The three fragrances are called Ribbon, Honey and Mine Again (all three are songs titles, biensur). Available starting July 1st, each perfume comes with a Ring Pop. So she’s got nothing coming out? (musically speaking, of course, I’m really not into candy perfumes. Maybe you are?) (via)

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Janice Dickinson was spotted at the exclusive Soho House in West Hollywood yesterday.

“The World’s First Supermodel” was recently named one of the worst faces in a poll by cosmetic surgery advice group The Good Surgeon Guide.

(Other celebrities who made the top ten included Iggy Pop, Jodie Marsh, Donatella Versace, David Gest, Cher, Pete Burns, Mickey Rourke, Jackie Stallone, and Melanie Griffith)

Earlier this year the model took a swipe at Tyra Banks, saying, “She’s huge. She’s a big woman. I used to think she was a man. I used to look at her and think, ‘Something isn’t right here.’”

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Everybody tries to make the best of this World Cup event. If I don’t expect the Vuitton case to show up anytime soon on a store near you, I do expect the new Mango tees flooding the streets. Especially in the concerned countries. Waka Waka This time for Africa are also the chorus lines of Shakira’s World Cup hymn. Pretty wild for my taste. What say you? (photos via)

Shakira Designed Collection For Mango

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The trouble with Scram is that it’s pretty obvious: you can’t miss that big black plastic thing hanging around the wearer’s ankle. So what did our beloved Lilo thought? That if she’s already wearing a Chanel tattoo, maybe she could receive some “stickers to put on my scram bracelet so that I can at least wear a chic dress?! Maybe!?”. Your luck didn’t ran out, Lindsay, this summer it’s all about maxi dresses and wide leg! Shouldn’t you ask for that, instead of messing around with your Scram? (which could actually end up pretty bad)

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Thus, learning that Lily Allen’s reign at Chanel was over shouldn’t come as a surprise to the world. She was meant to be the flavor of the moment. And now she’s been replaced with a living legend: Vanessa Paradis. She’s the new face of the Coco Cocoon Bags collection. And she’s looking as lovely as ever (with a bit of Photoshop help, biensur). (the story continues right after the jump with more images, click here for the gallery and don’t miss the video!)

Vanessa Paradis looks absolutely the same after all these years. And she’s doing a great job for Chanel Coco Cocoon. Women (of all ages) can relate to her and her cocoon-ish attitude. Significantly more than they did (or would have) to Lily Allen. She was fun while she lasted, right? (via)

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I have to admit, I love me some celebrity. And although some of the gossip may be dumb and clearly made up, I always feel like I have to know what’s going on in their little world. But there’s always those magazines that take it a bit too far, those magazines that make us obsessed and over the top. Take for example Us Weekly, who has just announced the release of a new magazine called Us Hair. An entire magazine dedicated completely to celebrity hairstyles! Couldn’t they have just made a spread in the original Us? A whole magazine, really?

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