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Roitfeld curated a fashion show — the first in Cannes’ 65-year-history — featuring designs by Tom Ford, Versace, Christopher Kane and Lanvin, with the clothes auctioned off as a single lot for €300,000 (about $377,000).

Other big ticket items included a role in a short film directed by Karl Lagerfeld and produced by Harvey Weinstein, which went for €850,000 ($1,069,000); a private photo shoot with legendary lensman Peter Lindbergh was auctioned off for €90,000 ($113,000); and a signed print of Andy Warhol‘s Marilyn 29, 1967 sold for €600,000 ($754,000). [Telegraph]

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- Martha Stewart giving Veronica Lake realness, courtesy of the late makeup maestro Kevyn Aucoin. [Tumblr via Paper]

- In what has to be regarded as one of the greatest — and most inexplicable — comebacks in recent memory, Jennifer Lopez tops the Forbes annual Celebrity 100 list for the first time, unseating Lady Gaga who falls to a respectable fifth place behind perennial power player Oprah, and fellow poptarts Justin Bieber and Rihanna. [Forbes]

- H&M‘s opening up a two-story, 21,000-square-foot store in The Shops at Columbus Circle this fall, the 1000th H&M in a ten-block radius and the first in Manhattan with a dedicated entrance to the men’s department. [WWD, sub req'd]

- Model, fictional stripper and occasional singer Agyness Deyn will next be seen on-screen in an adaptation of the Scottish novel, Sunset Song directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terrence Davies. [Vogue UK]

- Amanda Lepore pretended to be an ordinary citizen for a few minutes by standing in line at the Chrisitan Louboutin sample sale. Then, remembering that she’s Amanda Fucking Lepore, she sashayed to the front of the line, bypassing self-proclaimed Basketball Wives, and shopped to her sole’s satisfaction. [The Cut]

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Candice Swanepoel (IMG) and Terry Richardson (Art Partner) come together again for Vogue Japan‘s June 2012 issue for the sexy-sweet editorial “The Girl Cant Help It.” The blonde bombshell gives us 80s nostalgia with a head full of blonde curls – worked by hairstylist Duffy (Streeters) – wearing fun pieces from Balmain, Emilio Pucci, Christopher Kane and Prada, styled by George Cortina. Click to see the spread after the jump.

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Chris K. revved up this rainbow trend on the runway. See which brands have thus been searching for this pot of gold.

Cigarette skinnies burn rainbow bright.

Be the rainbow in the storm.

Multi-color yourself in this rainbow raincoat made of recycled army parachute nylon.

Roy G. Biv gets all up on your body.

Set the disco rainbow on high.

Strung together sequins sparkle the rainbow 'round your neck.

This 4.5 inch rainbow will have you jogging with your head above the fog.

Gotta cutoff this rainbow trend at some point.

Thom Browne Fall 2012

His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales will kick off the sartorial weekend on June 14 with a reception at St. James’s Palace followed by the opening reception hosted by Topman that night. The following evening Ford will hold a dinner while Esquire and Mr. Porter have an event of their own.

On Saturday night, the 16th, Louis Vuitton and Spencer Hart will both host cocktail parties and everything will be wrapped up nicely on the 17th with a  Burberry event hosted by Christopher Bailey and a GQ dinner hosted by Calvin Klein.

As for the actual fashion, Hilfiger, Pringle of Scotland, Thom Browne, Belstaff, Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Joseph Abboud and Richard Nicoll among others will all hold presentations.

For the full schedule click here. [WWD, sub req'd]

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 Christopher Kane shoes that Saks proclaims obsession with range from $570-$655! Unacceptable.

What does Saks say about them? “Flat. Cushioned. Comfortable.” All correct, I’m sure. “The Great Scot’s High-Fashion” wrong “answer to the heel is here.” That’s one wise-ass answer. “Call us surprised. And obsessed.” Surprised, indeed.

Where are you Solestruck? Can you help us rid the world of these ugly shoes?!

Now. [Deep breath] Enough of my beat-around-the-bush opinions. Would you wear ‘em?

With the amount of air brushing going on these days, models in magazines look nearly good enough to hang in the Louvre. Their skin so dewy, their teeth so white and their eyes so clear, so it only make sense that the fashion world is rediscovering the lost art of illustration.

Back in the good ole days, names like Joe Eula, Antonio Lopez and Kenneth Paul Block would cross the pond to sketch the latest looks coming out of Paris to be featured in WWD and Vogue amongst others. Illustrators also worked closely with department stores such as Bonwit Teller and Lord & Taylor as well as other high end boutiques who wanted that certain pizzazz in their ads and catalogues.

Many of the great illustrators of those days have since gone to the great sketchbook in the sky, but luckily a new brigade of sketchers is cropping up. We recently met Katy Smail and were lured in by her dark and mysterious fashion damsels. Her playful animal sketches are equally mysterious and amusing. Read on to hear how this Scot ended up in Manhattan, her dream clients and who the hell this woman is she keeps drawing.

- While Suzy Menkes thinks Christopher Kane might go to Dior, Christopher Kane doesn’t think so. [Vogue UK]

- Ladies of a certain age Cindy Crawford and Sharon Stone give spring chickens a run for their sultry money on the cover(s) of French Revue de Modes. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Raf Simons might have been fired from Jil Sander but it was most likely for the best. [The Cut]

- The cast of Glee is now the 8th biggest selling digital artist of all time…still doesn’t take away from the fact the show’s an abyss where good taste goes to die, however. [THR]

- Sports Illustrated cover girl Kate Upton joins the likes of class acts Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian in sexily shilling for Carl’s Jr. [Modelinia]

- Karlie Kloss finally made her catwak debut this season. And it looks as if all our Kloss Konspiracy theories as to her absence were wrong. Dammit. [Huff Po]

- Suzy Menkes thinks Christopher Kane could be in line to take over Dior. Then again, Stefano Pilati has some free time on his hands these days. [Vogue UK]

- Joan Smalls is the first black model to cover Vogue Italia since the epic “Black Issue” in 2008. And wouldn’t you know it, that bitch stole my look. [Huff Po]

- According to Jennifer Lopez‘s stylist, the nip did not actually slip during the Oscars. Meanwhile, I’m surprised J. Lo let her get out that blatant lie before firing her. [People]

- Proving that a cat eye works wonders, Katy Perry looks very much not like Katy Perry on the cover of Interview. And that’s clearly a good thing. [ONTD!]

- The world came to a stop when it’s most famous baby, Blue Ivy, took her first public stroll with mom Beyoncé. She’ll be flipping off paparazzi by the time she’s teething. [Just Jared]

A look from E. Tautz's spring 2012 collection

Designers including Aquascutum, Christopher Raeburn, E. Tautz, J.W. Anderson and TOPMAN will show from Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17, immediately preceding the men’s fashion weeks in Milan and Paris — meaning those limey labels can finally capitalize on all the sartorial testosterone running through Europe. Tom Ford and Christopher Kane are among the members of the committee overseeing London Collections: Men, headed by British GQ editor Dylan Jones.

The news of this new men’s fashion weekend delivers on BFC CEO Caroline Rush’s promise that “Menswear in London will be put in the spotlight this year,” made shortly after James Long became the first menswear designer to win one of the Council’s Fashion Forward  prizes. [Telegraph]

A look from E. Tautz's spring 2012 collection

Fashion Fund winner/certified hottie Henry Holland

Holland, Long, Gray and Katrantzou are in some great company as past winners of the Fashion Forward prize have included Jonathan Saunders, Christopher Kane, Erdem and Giles. Meanwhile, Long is the first menswear designer to snatch the prize and according to BFC CEO Caroline Rush, the time was ripe: ’Menswear in London will be put in the spotlight this year making now the perfect time to introduce a menswear prize to Fashion Forward.” [Vogue UK]

Fashion Fund winner/certified hottie Henry Holland

2011 British Fashion Awards

Emerging Talent Award — Ready-to-Wear – Mary Katrantzou

Emerging Talent Award — Accessories: Tabitha Simmons

Emerging Talent Award — Menswear: Christopher Raeburn

Model: Stella Tennant

Designer Brand: Victoria Beckham

Menswear Designer: Kim Jones

British Style Award: Alexa Chung

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Sam Gainsbury

Red Carpet Award: Stella McCartney

BFC Outstanding Achievement in Fashion: Sir Paul Smith

Accessory Designer: Charlotte Olympia

New Establishment: Christopher Kane

Designer of the Year: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

[Link Love: BFA / Vogue UK]

Accessory Designer winner Charlotte Olympia

Hilary Alexander

Victoria Beckham

Vicks, Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss

Sarah Burton

Alexa Chung won the Brit Style Award for the 2nd year in a row

Erdem, Patrick Grant and Vick Becks

Model of the Year nominee Georgia May Jagger

The Kanes, Christopher and sister/business partner Tammy

Stella McCartney

Model of the Year nominee, Kristen McMenamy

Kate Moss

BFFs, Kate Moss and Stella McCartney

Emerging Talent - Menswear winner Christopher Raeburn

Vogue UK EIC Alexandra Shulman with Beckham

Emerging Talent - Accessories winner Tabitha Simmons

Model of the Year, Stella Tennant

Matthew Williamson

Fashion editor Camilla Nickerson outfits Theron in Alexander McQueen, Marchesa, Christoper Kane and Salvatore Ferragamo for the aquatic-themed shoot. I’m assuming the water represents rebirth and all that jazz — considering Theron’s split from  Stuart Townsend and her new film with director Jason Reitman, Young Adult – but Leibovitz comes up dry once again.*

And what’s happening with the underwater shot? Looks like Leibovitz employed the same Photoshopper from those Kardashian Kollection Sears catalogs.

Photos: Vogue

*Annie, get your pun. Anyone?

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The sweetest color story to ice the runway is sherbet's pastel palette. Light and fruity, it harkens back to childhood only with a twist of business silhouette.

Sportswear is actively working its way into the daily regalia. It'll leave you prepared to break a sweat without a change.

This overskirt piece has been adding volume since the 19th century. Now done in our favorite muted brights, they kick a pencil skirt up.

Leave a sleeve off for the asymmetry of it. The cut is feels right in sheer and bouncy textiles.

Fringe is falling on spring, shagging shirts and leaving them stringy. Shimmy and shake in this new take on the 20's trim.

We already sniffed out the painted floral trend on the third day of NYFW, but the powerful flower prints just keep on sprouting. Whether digitized in a McQueenian manner or illustrated á la art deco, the prints we've been going gaga over have the same common blooming thread.

Models on Todd Lynn's Spring 2012 runway / Style.com

According to Carole White, founder of Premier Model Management and not the biggest Naomi Campbell fan, ”We’re not just talking about one or two big girls. Jacobs had numerous models holding on options right up until the day of his show meaning they all stayed in New York just in case they got cast.”

White goes on to say, ”Gucci demanded that girls fly to Milan on Saturday to meet Frida to see if she would consider them for her show, which meant Saturday got trashed. Then the girls were expected to fly straight back to London, and if Gucci were interested, fly back to Milan again on Sunday for another round of casting, then for fittings on Monday. Only a tiny fraction of them realistically have a shot at being in that show — we all know it will be full of mega girls. I find it insulting that a designer like Frida thinks London is so insignificant that she would do that.”

For agents and models alike, Gucci and Jacobs are major gets, but that leaves the already packed London schedule of designers feeling like fashion’s bastard step-children. A source at Todd Lynn claims to have “lost 10 out of 19 girls,” with agents calling them in the middle of the night to pull their girls and some models not even showing up for fittings because they’ve flown off to Milan.

Also not helping matters is LOVE magazine editor Katie Grand — damn you Katie Grand — who styled for Jacobs and also styled for the London-based designer Giles Deacon. Grand demanded a five-hour call time — which one “fashion insider” calls ”unnecessary, absurd, selfish and wrong,” citing Paris’ strict two-hour limit — thus monopolizing any girls left in town after Burberry.

Amidst fears that London Fashion Week may be squeezed out all together, the British Fashion Council is beginning to feel the heat. The BFC is being accused of mismanaging the show calendar and for not standing up to the organizers behind the  New York and Milan fashion weeks.

Meanwhile, CEO of the BFC, Caroline Rush, insists that something is being done. She’s not particularly clear what that something is, but the Council has “invested time in developing direct relationships with model agencies to better understand their challenges and encourage them to send more internationally-recognised catwalk models to London. This season, the models at designers such as Jonathan Saunders, Erdem, Christopher Kane and Tom Ford have been of a global standard.”

Well, for those handful of shows, good for you. But for everyone else suffering at the model-grabbing claws of New York and Milan: damn you, Caroline Rush. [Telegraph]

Models on Todd Lynn's Spring 2012 runway / Style.com

11. University of Delaware Newark, DE

Campus Tour: The smallest state also has a small design program that is focused on quality garment making from every angle. The program follows a garment through its entire lifecycle, from the creative design and tailoring, to a focus on sustainably producing goods on both small and large scale in a socially and environmentally minded manner. An entirely student run fashion magazine, UDress, and fashion shows exist outside of class, working to show and pull fashion out of this college driven town.

Programs: Apparel Design, Merchandising, Sustainability

Student Body: 16,500

Tuition:  $27,000

Star Alumni: Well, me. And a fierce force that is the backbone of the garment industry.

Alexander McQueen

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 16: Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

attends the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City.

Rick Owens

Alber Elbaz

Hillary Clinton getting the big picture in Rick Owens.

Fierce Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama telling it like it is in Proenza Schouler. What, no McQueen this time?

Doonan decided former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko needed more Dior Haute Couture in her life. As does everyone.

Susie Bubble wants Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, Theresa May, bubbling up in Versus.

Though she hardly needs the help, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gets reworked in Stella McCartney. Only gripe, where’s the goddamn heel?

Samantha Cameron, wife of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, looking felicitous in Felicity Brown.

Former French Presidential candidate Segolene Royal going to werq in Dries Van Noten.

Nicola Formichetti threw First Lady of Cameroon and all-around fabulous black lady Chantal Biya in some Mugler. That heel is presumably also 24 inches.

Queen Rania of Jordan gets short and flirty in Erdem. Meanwhile, she’s a queen, for Elizabeth II‘s sake, not a starlet going commando at a film premiere.

Last, and certainly least, Sarah Palin, looking chic on her way to ruin what’s left of America in Christopher Kane. I can hear her cackling even through this illustration.

What do you think of these politically-charged high fashion makeovers? Personally, I think Hillary looks the best out of all of them —  giving goddess realness while sacrificing none of the power she’s been harnessing in those pantsuits over the last decade or so.

Link Love: Vogue UK

1. Long and coral, slightly full and slimming. Topshop

2. Peach and pleated. Miu Miu

3. Leaves? Water? Stripes? The bright organic geometrics flow. Rag & Bone

4. Blinding acid, in ladylike form. Christopher Kane

5. Terrestrial pop. Cacharel

6. Makes me want to salsa in the south of France. Yves Saint Laurent

7. Layered chiffon prints gather depth. Timo Weiland

8. Techno tribal. Fair+True

9. Field of poppies wakes me up. Jane Norman

10. Knife pleats cut metallic. House of Holland

Top to bottom, left to right: White derby hat – Melissa Obadash, Blue braided belt – Zara, Zip-up cape (back: “Love is the answer”) – Wildfox Couture, Rose patterned patriot – Filthy Magic, Red burst fascinator – CC, Read between the Lines – Moschino, Universe spangled skirt – Christopher Kane, Red print skinnies – Isabel Marant, Red ‘n’ white stripe jeans – Balmain, American floral capri – Topshop, Red stripe slouch – Sass & Bide, Star studded boot – Michael Antonio, 50 star strappies – Lovers + Friends, Red clear cats eye – Dorothy Perkins, Blue frame shades – Thierry Lasry

Now get dressed, and join the pandemonium in the streets near you if you must. And keep safe.

Key Pieces: Mini skirts, bold prints, leopard anything, skirtsuits, body-conscious dresses, tights, the occasional statement evening gown for when Mr. Sheffield lets her out of the house and, of course, tons and tons of hairspray.

Designers to Wear: Vivienne Westwood, Gucci, Christopher Kane, Betsey Johnson

Vivienne Westwood Red Label AW 2011

Gucci AW 2011

Christopher Kane SS 2010

Betsey Johnson AW 2011

Defining Fashion Moment: Whenever Mr. Sheffield had any sort of high-brow fête, Fran would make her entrance atop the staircase to the studio audience’s whoops and hollars. Then she would precede to mess up and inevitably repair whatever situation her employer was involved in.

Fran Drescher’s endlessly optimistic nanny was the continuation of a long legacy of whacky ladies who were no strangers to glamour. A legacy that started in the 1930s with screwball heroines like Carole Lombard, Katharine Hepburn and Irene Dunne and which continued for decades more with Lucille Ball.

That The Nanny is still in re-runs is a testament to Fran’s (Drescher and Fine’s) own legacy. Now if we only had more time I could delve into the genius wardrobes of Ms. Fine’s relations: Yetta and Sylvia Fine.

I can see the apple doesn’t fall far from the sequined tree. And for extra credit, study up on Should Be on the Nanny.

Christopher Kane SS 2010

Vivienne Westwood Red Label AW 2011

Gucci AW 2011

Betsey Johnson AW 2011

Photo: Anna Dello Russo’s Twitter

Ye reportedly met with the head of the course, Professor Louise Wilson, to discuss his future matriculation before jetting off to Paris to hang with Anna Dello Russo and take in the shows at Fashion Week.

A source tells The Sun:

“Kanye spends a lot of time with fashion students and often hooks up with Central’s arty pupils when he is in London. The rapper already has work experience with Fendi and Louis Vuitton on his CV. Now that he has been interviewed the school’s board will have to decide whether to allow him to start the MA fashion course later this year.”

West’s few high-profile internships may not be enough to sway the notoriously intractable Wilson, as rumors abound hat ”he has been turned down for a place because his portfolio wasn’t up to standard.”

If Kanye does make it through the program, however, he will join CSM’s list of luminary alumni, which includes designers Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Gareth Pugh, Christopher Kane,  Zac Posen, Matthew Williamson and Hussein Chalayan.

Let’s just hope he was taking notes while sitting front row so he can get that portfolio up to snuff.

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“I am delighted that Christopher has won the second BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund Award,” British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman said. “The shortlist was very strong and we were impressed by the level of talent which was inspiring. Christopher and Tammy have worked immensely hard and it is wonderful to see a designer with his vision and commitment rewarded.”

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Kane is also the head designer for Donatella Versace‘s Versus label.

LINK LOVE: Vogue UK

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Spring explodes in a riot of color and pattern.  From floral and leopard to houndstooth and psychedelic, supermodel Natasha Poly wears the prints.  They never wear her.

The love the balance of black and white and colored photographs featured in this spread. The amazing clothing used includes spring 2011 looks by Versace, Christopher Kane, Celine, Jil Sander, Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere, Miu Miu, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Prada and Giorgio Armani.

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Donatella Versace is joining fashion’s elite in the charity auction trend, trumping Anna’s one week with a full semester-long internship at Versace, plus 2 tickets to a Donatella Versace and Christopher Kane show in Milan, with a meet-and-greet with Donatella Versace herself backstage. She’s also throwing in a signed Versus fragrance bottle by Donatella Versace and a Signed Versus t-shirt by Donatella Versace.

For the past year, anticipation of Tim Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland has been growing and is leading many to be inspired by the 19th century tale. The story is a favorite of mine, so I couldn’t be more thrilled.

We’ve seen it on the runway, with designers like Versace and Christopher Kane using the whimsical world of Wonderland as their main source of inspiration. I really like Maison Martin Margiela’s take on the Tim Burton Alice we’ve seen in trailers and movie stills.

Merchandise for Alice in Wonderland has also been seen everywhere—from makeup to entire clothing lines— but I especially love the jewelry Stella McCartney designed.

Nicholas Kirkwood’s shoes here are a work of art. You can see the many influences incorporated, like the roses, checkered print, and tea set.

Another very strong graphic tee from Christopher Kane. A total must have for Spring 2010, this t-shirt will set you back 225,00 €, or $336. Available at Studio Homme.

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Naomi Campbell, Alexa Chung and Carine Roitfeld were all front row for Christopher Kane this morning. Tons of black lace and leather embroidered with what looks like floral prints were shown for Fall 2010.

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Leighton Meester wore this perfectly fitted Christopher Kane dress to the opening of Miami nightclub Klutch, love the YSL heels as well.

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In honor of Alice in Wonderland, Parisian department store Printemps asked Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, Bernhard Willhelm, Haider Ackermann, Manish Arora, Ann Demeulemeester and Maison Martin Margiela to invent one-of-a-kind dresses for Alice.

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We might be a little cutthroat, but there’s no reason for Christopher Kane to be afraid of the blogger cult. If he were a newspaper editor or a magazine columnist, he’d totally have something to worry about, but hey, we’re fashion bloggers and we love the hell out of our favorite designers! This is what Kane told Vogue UK:

“It’s a bit mad, isn’t it? It feels like it’s happened all of a sudden and at some shows this season the front row was just all bloggers. I think it will die down though, and people know what they are doing. No one who wants to read a serious review of a show is going to look at what a 14-year-old thinks. But it has become more critical; people can say what they want about anyone on a blog without consequences and that’s quite scary. There are real repercussions for a designer if a photo of something is leaked by a blog; it can be copied in a fortnight and that can really harm a business. You have to be much more careful now.”

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If you hadn’t told me this was Christopher Kane’s Spring 2010 collection, I would have expected these looks to be some sort of picnic-table cloth, Project Runway challenge. Leave it up to Kane to bring some avant garde goodies to the runway, but I’m a little unimpressed this season. Sure, Kane has some spectacular corset structuring, but I am totally not feeling the pastel picnic plaids or the ungodly floral prints. Unlike last Spring, pieces from Kane’s 2010 collection most likely won’t fall among the “it” crowd.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Christopher Kane Spring 2010

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The much anticipated Christopher Kane for Topshop collection launches today. Get a piece of this amazing designer here.

Christopher Kane begins his greatest adventure yet: CHEAP CHIC!!! We’ve got photos and commentary on his newest collection with Topshop from Cult Member, Shirley Warner.

Well, well, well Kate Moss is not the only designer to be tapped by Topshop. Featured are Christopher Kane’s Topshop offerings. I like the all! If you put this collection next to his designer collection, you certainly wouldn’t be able to tell that they were created by the same person which is great, as it speaks to his range as a designer.

However, there is one exception the tee shirt with the alligator’s mouth on it. Remember the pieces from his designer collection with the gorilla?

Maybe the whole animal with their mouth open thing, will become one of his signatures.

(Instyle U.k.)

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It’s really not like me to be undecided about a certain look…but this dress has me a bit puzzled! There’s something about this Christopher Kane look that is quite original and interesting, yet I feel as though there is something missing. I don’t think this fits Leighton like it should, or maybe it’s just the awkward color scheme. Not sure! U?

Image via Just Jared

Christopher Kane’s Gorilla attire is everywhere this season. Check out these lucky civilians roaring down the street – literally.

SOURCE: Jak & Jill

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Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Pringle of Scotland, Graeme Armour, Louise Gray, Holly Fulton, Laura Lees and Graeme Black were all nominees up for this prestigious award (previously won by Alexander McQueen)…everyone agreed that the award was well deserved!

LINKAGE: Fashionista via Vogue UK

For those of you who went ape-shit over Christopher Kane’s signature Gorilla, Chimp, Mandrill and Baboon tees, seen in both his Spring and Fall 2009 collections, they are now up for your grabs! The “it” shirt can be yours for just about $360…ouch.

GALLERY: SHOP Christopher Kane | Ape Jersey Tees, $$$

Purchase your own Christopher Kane Gorilla Jersey Tee at Luisa via Roma here!

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Christopher Kane Resort 2010

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Scottish designer Christopher Kane has signed to do his biggest collection yet with Topshop. Previously, he produced a collection for Topshop after the success of his first collection in Spring/Summer 2007. And the new collection, release will be in late August, is already causing excitement among the fashion savvy.

Christopher is also excited: “This is more than a capsule collection. It’s proper: with bags, shoes, knitwear and dresses. It’s nothing like any other work I’ve done in the past. Everything is a bit “wow”. But If I tell you any more, I’ll be giving the theme away. There might be some color, some embellishment. It’s full of surprises. Put it this way we did the designs, sent away our drawings and when the samples came back last week they looked brilliant. Girls are gonna go crazy for it!’

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Donatella Versace teamed up with Christopher Kane to resurrect the Versus label started by Gianni in the late eighties. The capsule collection launches this fall.

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Wonderfully freckled Anne Vyalitsyna returns to print in a sweet shoot for the May 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused.  Mariano Vivanco shot the story, which features Christopher Kane designs.

GALLERY: Anne Vyalitsyna for Dazed & Confused, May 2009.

Simply amazing cut-out shoes that were first spotted on the runway of Christopher Kane’s Fall 2008 collection and are now on the streets of Paris. You have to handed it to Manolo, he knows a good shoe. 

LINKAGE: CUTOUT//

The Fashion Editor of Dazed & Confused rocks this little Christopher Kane screaming gorilla top outside of the Stella McCartney show. You know you want it.

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20 years after Gianni Versace launched the Versus diffusion line – and five years after the last collection – Donatella Versace has revived the label.

At a presentation in Milan this Sunday, Donatella and collaborator Christopher Kane debuted accessories for Fall/Winter 2009.

Dazed & Confused reported that this year’s line “draws direct inspiration from the back catalog of Versus and includes super high black platform heels with bold diamond detailing, black geometric calfskin bags, chunky bejeweled Chelsea boots and opulent crystal jewelry.” So it seems to be a mix honest to both designer’s styles.

Versus will release men’s and women’s clothing in Spring 2010.

GALLERY: Versus by Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace