- Andrej Pejic perfected his tuck to model a bikini on a rooftop in New York. All in a gay’s work. [Telegraph]

- Wet Hot American Summer 2. Happening. Get into it. [Huff Po]

- Is Barneys broke? The luxury retailer is having some fairly public money woes. Hey, the recession has hit us all in considerable ways. [WWD]

- Seems like I wasn’t the only one who had a rough night. But in all fairness, I didn’t get stuck in an elevator. But then again, I didn’t get to see Chaka Khan. You take the good with the bad, kids. [Racked]

- A history of the front row at fashion shows proves that celebrities have and will always take precedence. See Babs Streisand resigning Richard Avedon to the second row at Chanel in 1960. [The Cut]

- Calvin Klein, class of 1963 donated $2 million to FIT, the biggest donation from an alumnus in the school’s history. [WWD]

While one could argue that the statement — “Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today she weighs 23% less.” — doesn’t take into account the fact that women 20 years ago probably weighed less than they do now — two decades of fast food will do that to you — one only has to consider who the average fashion model was 20 years ago. Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Fucking Evangelista…these women were Amazons and Glamazons; healthy, gorgeous and glowing with the energy of life and $10,000 a day paychecks. Then Kate Moss came shuffling in and changed the game. Despite the veracity of the facts, if anything the spread stimulates a debate. And more importantly, it offers images of a beautiful woman who is not only clearly proud of her voluptuous body, but also pretty damned flexible to boot. [Buzzfeed]

- Eva Hoeke has stepped down from Jackie in the wake of Niggabitch-gate.[Fashionista]

- Brad Goreski denies rumors that he stole clients from Rachel Zoe and accuses the superstar stylist of character assassination. But  in all fairness, Brad’s character was really asking for it. [Styleite]

- Elizabeth Taylor‘s auction brought in a record-breaking $158.8 million —  Liz and Dick Burton are cackling at each other over martinis in hell. [NYT]

- You take the good, you take the bad, you take ‘em both and there you have the facts of Vogue. Here’s the good: Adele probably will be covering Vogue‘s March issue.  And now for the bad: Taylor Swift probably will be covering Vogue‘s February’s issue. [Fashionista]

- Speaking of Swift, her CoverGirl ad has been banned for making unsubstantiated claims, the most egregious being that Taylor Swift is worthy of being a CoverGirl. [The Cut]

- And speaking of cover girls, Justin Bieber is rumored to cover V Magazine‘s “Music Issue” shot by Inez and Vinoodh and dropping January 12. [Page Six]

-  Apparently some ladies  riding the crimson wave have begun to hang ten on a crime wave at Duane Reades around town with a rash of tampon thefts, prompting the NYPD to pull off a sting operation. Because that’s what happens in New York. [Racked]

- Mariah Carey brings out the twins, John Legend and her 90s “Vision of Love” hair for her newest holiday classic music video, “When Christmas Comes”:

[Design Scene]

Sorrenti is actually the first Italian to photograph the Pirelli Calendar, whose past lensmen have included Herb Ritts (1994, 1999), Richard Avedon (1995, 1997), Bruce Weber (1998, 2003), Annie Leibovitz (2000), Mario Testino (2001), Peter Lindbergh (1996, 2002), Patrick Demarchelier (2005, 2008), Mert and Marcus (2006), Inez and Vinoodh (2007), Terry Richardson (2010) and last year, Karl Lagerfeld.

For the shoot in Corsica, Sorrenti chose mostly women with whom he had previously worked, including supermodel among supermodels Kate Moss, whom the photographer has known for some 20 years — the two worked together on the iconic Calvin Klein “Obsession” campaign when Sorrenti was just 21 and Moss was practically still in diapers. In the “Making of ” short film that preceded a Q&A with Sorrenti, he remarked that he “couldn’t do this without her.”

Check out all 25 images from the 2012 Pirelli Calendar, featuring Saskia de Brauw, Edita Vilkeviciute, Margareth Madè, Lara Stone, Guinevere Van Seenus, Malgosia Bela, Milla Jovovich, Fontana,  Smalls,Poly and Moss.

Then under the buzzer, this happens. By referencing/recycling that eight-year-old cover and giving it their own spin, Alt and co. end the year on a decidedly high note.  Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott capture Moss in glam rock Ziggy Stardust regalia for FrenchVogue‘s December/January 2012 issue. Freak out, this moonage daydream’s so chic.

Photo: Design Scene

Given to French businesses with highly specialized knowledge, the honor was bestowed on the 15 workers of the atelier, each with over a decade of experience in couture techniques. As for Galliano himself, he’s no doubt happy for his atelier and not at all bitter.

Not. At. All. [WWD]

Other icons photographed for the landmark issue include Tilda Swinton, Alicia Keys, PJ Harvey and Damien Hirst. The issue hits newsstands this Thursday, November 17th, and to further celebrate, each shoot and interview has been filmed as part of a webseries premiering on DAZEDTV.com.

On Coco Chanel:

“No one wanted to be told by an old lady that miniskirts and jeans weren’t chic. The result was that she lost her power and in the end no one cared about what she did.”

On Yves Saint Laurent:

“He is very middle-of-the-road French-very pied-noir, very provincial.”

On Anna Wintour:

“People I’m really friendly with have faxes. Anna Wintour has one. We speak via fax.”

On Emmanuelle Alt:

“Her style is her big shoulders, long legs, tight jeans, sleeves up to the elbow, one hip out. I personally like her.”

On Carine Roitfeld:

“It would have been difficult to have an ugly daughter.”

On Andy Warhol:

“I shouldn’t say this, but physically he was quite repulsive.”

On Heidi Klum:

“I don’t know Heidi Klum. She was never known in France. Claudia Schiffer also doesn’t know who she is.”

On Kate Moss:

Kate Moss has a lot of courage in the way she throws her life away in a very dangerous way, but that makes her so touching.”

On Jessica Simpson:

“Ecch. I’m not that impressed. I’m not that interested. I’m not that impressed.”

On ex-muse Inès de la Fressange:

“I wish her all the luck in the world, just so long as I don’t have to see her anymore or hear her spoken about.”

On Carla Bruni:

“She was one of the ten supermodels… She has a great education and speaks many languages. She’s perfect for the job of first lady. I even photographed her naked… but they were elegant and she had nothing against it. She couldn’t care less. She’s very cool like that. The photo is beautiful. I can show you the nude of her. I did it for Visionaire in 1998. ”

On Kate Middleton:

“For the royals, apparently the royal blood is not in demand any longer.”

On the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen:

‘”They don’t have a strong enough image. They still have to make the movie that everybody remembers.”

On himself:

“I have no human feelings.” – Uncle Karl, will you adopt me?

On children:

“If I were interested in children, I would be a godfather.” – Well-played, sir. Well-played.

Link Love: Vogue UK / Oh No They Didn’t!  / Photo: Vogue UK

Photo: The Cut

Andrea Carter Bowman shot Lottie-Dottie and it’s evident that while she still has a ways to go, there’s more than enough clay to mold into a genuine supermodel. This first shot is all we need to get our pulses racing.

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Jessica Stam

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Linda Evangelista

 

“It is a really soft and gentle scent yet also a bit daring,” Moss said. “I created it for both for grown women who want to remain young at heart and teens who want glamour and sophistication. It’s my gift to every woman and girl who lives life to the full.”

“Our customers are very digitally savvy,” Linda Chang, Forever 21 senior marketing manager said. “We love that, because it challenges us to meet them head on with a fashion experience that’s innovative, fun and progressive.”

What do you think, are hologram fashion shows the next big thing? Tell us in the comments.

Wilhelmina Cooper (1939-1980) Before starting her own modeling agency in 1967 (yes, that Wilhelmina), the Dutch-born Cooper appeared on some 300 magazine covers, and still holds the record for most covers of American Vogue: 27. Though Gwyneth Paltrow is slowly sneaking up on her.

Photo: The Fashion Spot

Photo: Style.com's Photo Wall

“I could never do this anywhere else, do you know what I mean? Not just the Paris thing, but Vuitton, allows me,” Jacobs enthusiastically told the Daily Telegraph after the show. The Telegraph also reports that the negotiations between Jacobs and Dior may have hit the proverbial wall — again —  thanks to the designer’s insistence that his entire LV team come with him.

Meanwhile, the Financial Times‘ Vanessa Friedman seems to think that Christian Dior’s collaboration with German contemporary artist Anselm Reyle — the luxury house’s first — on a line of accessories is a sign that Jacobs is indeed on his way to Dior. “As it happens, the driving force behind the Dior/Reyle partnership was Delphine Arnault…deputy general manager of Dior Couture [who] is also reportedly one of the most vocal proponents of moving Mr Jacobs to Dior, an eventuality that is looking more and more likely.”

The Dior announcement is weeks away, according to Sidney Toledano and he wants us all to just hold our horses and show a little patience. But dammit it’s 2011, no one has an attention span longer than a gnat and patience is so last millennium. Just rehire John Galliano and stop boring me. [Daily Telegraph, Financial Times]

Inspired by a number of Kate’s tattoos, the collection features a diamond anchor necklace along with 22 other cute, kitschy pieces including hearts, crescent moons, and stars made from gold and precious stones. The line launches October 1st and will be sold exclusively in France, on Fred’s e-boutique and at the in store Fred shop at Harrod’s.

- Gemma Ward will step into some literary loafers when she co-stars in Baz Lurhman‘s Great Gatsby alongside Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire. [Refinery29]

- Emmanuelle Alt and Kate Moss love to do karaoke to Barbra Streisand‘s and Donna Summer‘s “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).” The best part is I’m not even making that up. [Fashionologie]

- Naomi Campbell‘s BFF (thank you), Nelson Mandela is following in her graceful, catwalk strides by starting his own fashion line called 46664, his prison number from those 27 years he was incarcerated. [Styleite]

- And speaking of useless marriages, People paid $1.5 million for “exclusive” rights to Kim Kardashian‘s wedding, despite her lackluster engagement issue and the fact that no one really cares. [WWD]

- Alexander Wang ventures behind the beauty counter with a nail color from Sally Hansen. [Style]

- Miss Piggy, diva of divas, will make an appearance during Fashion’s Night Out at Opening Ceremony where she will debut  the new Muppets x Opening Ceremony line. I hope the clothes don’t come with a hand already up them…or do I? [Fashionista]

No big deal, right? John Galliano, the disgraced former designer of Christian Dior who has yet to grant an inerview or do anything really public aside from his very public court case, posing with supermodel Kate Moss, who steadfastly stayed true to her longtime friend by wearing the wedding gown he designed for her. In Vogue.

Once again, no big deal.

- Vogue lopped off a few of Lila Grace Moss (Kate Moss‘ daughter)’s fingers in their September issue in a case of bad and badly observed Photoshop. I guess Anna is human after all. What a day of disappointments. [Styleite]

- In other Brit Kate news, Kate Winslet has joined forces with fellow Oscar winners, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz to form the “British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League,” an informal group of acting superheroines fighting against Hollywood’s pressure to go under the knife. In other news, Demi Moore has formed the “Legion of the Evil and Ageless.”  [Telegraph]

We may may or may not have dissed another Conde Nast publication for their lack of substance on their September issue. This Vogue covers just makes complete sense. It features the ever so lovely Kate Moss werqing it in a beautiful Alexander McQueen dressed and photographed by Vogue’s go to: Mario Testino.

At first we were unsure about this, but it really ranks high among American Vogue covers this year. (Can we talk about Rihanna’s?)

(Image courtesy of WWD)

Hailee Steinfeld

- Three of young Hollywood’s best, brightest and fiercest get LOVE‘d by Mert and Marcus: Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning and Chloe Moretz grace the mag’s Issue No. 6. [Models.com]

- Noted girly mag aficionado, Simon Doonan, along with a smattering of other fashion people, pick their favorite photos from Playboy‘s storied history to celebrate the launch of their new iPlayboy app, The Playboy Commission. [Nowness]

- Kate Moss had to cut her globetrotting honeymoon short — no thanks to inconsiderate natural disasters — but at least she has a pair of fuck me — and you! — pumps to console her soles. [Fashionologie]

- If you’re walking by Houston and McDougal, 14th and University or 14th and 8th Avenue tonight around 9 p.m., you might catch Raquel Zimmermann being gritty for Alexander Wang. [Fashionista]

- Modelina, doing god’s work, has assembled a “dedicated model Twitter list,” so now you can #follow @Jess_Stam and @itsmeChanelIman to the ends of the Twitterverse. [Modelina]

A buffy Duffy body double?

- Speaking of altruistic endeavors, Styleite has delved balls-deep into the “Robert Duffy YouTube Stock Room Strip Down Incident” — Duffy’s-Undiesgate, if you will —  to reveal that it was all probably just a joke that no one got. Their smoking gun: Duffy’s allegedly buff guns. Styleite‘s not calling him fat, or anything, but…okay, they kind of are. [Styleite]

According to a study by Brides magazine — it’s called science – there has been a 200% increase in horse and carriage rental inquiries. Just inquiries, though; I mean, why buy the horse when you can get the weave for free, am I right?

Brides‘ incredibly important research also reveals that 52% of brides are more likely to wear a veil thanks to Kate’s now iconic Alexander McQueen wedding gown and that there has been a 25% increase in sales of red aisle runners.

I guess it’s nice to dream big but what good will that horse and carriage do you when you’re mom’s dipped into the hip flask a little early and crashes — spanx up — into your gorgeous 1-800-FLOWERS arrangement on your inevitably-soiled red aisle runner? #justsayin’ [Fashionista]

- These are no doubt the ugliest pants ever created. Shame on you Roberto Cavalli. [Refinery29]

- Kate Moss‘ 13-year-old sister, Lottie, is Pippa Middleton-ing the Moss-Hince wedding by capturing the hearts and imaginations of model scouts. [The Cut]

- French designer Roland Mouret is Robert Clergerie‘s new creative director. [WWD]

- Bulgari continues its naked actress with lion theme, this time nabbing Oscar winner Rachel Weisz. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Leave it up to Terry Richardson to perv up Kate Moss’s surprisingly classy wedding. That said, his pictorial guide to her festivities is irresistible, especially since he’s taken said photos off his Tumblr (not to worry, you can still see them after the jump!). Something smells suspiciously like Wintour. [Styliete & The Cut]

- Shocking absolutely no one, Calvin Klein moved his face long enough to break up with his younger clone – ahem, 21 year-old boyfriend – Nick Gruber, to which Nick responded: “Ck and I Broke up. HELLO SUICIDE!!!!!” They must have had such a healthy relationship. [Styleite]

- After just about everyone ‘Bitch, Please’d Nicola Formichetti over his fear of curvy girls, the creative director at Mugler has issued a statement about how much he loves working with fat people. Excuse me, “non-skinny” people. [Fashionista]

- On Good Morning America this week, Beyonce “wore a perforated long-sleeved bright yellow leotard with a fringed skirt” that would be questionable on anyone but her, and a look that may have coerced me into saying anything nice about the outfit. [The Cut]

- Alexa Chung, if you were wondering, Uncle Karl does not love all his children equally. A tip sheet from his Chanel show reveals his personal rankings for attendees. According to Karl, Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson are now one person. [Fashionista]

Let’s just hope a cracked out Pete Doherty doesn’t ruin the big I Do like he almost ruined her career. Until Alexander McQueen holographically revived her. I digress.

But seriously, who is she wearing? Who created that polka-dotted veil?

-  An alleged source allegedly close to Kate Moss has allegedly confirmed to Vogue UK that the super will wear a dress by John Galliano to marry Jamie Hince. I’m just glad they finally picked up my call. [Vogue UK]

- Stella McCartney will be launching a new line of lingerie called Josephine Marrying that will make its debut crumpled up in the corner of Kate Moss’ conjugal bedroom. [Olyafirst]

- Paris Hilton apparently has no idea what’s going on in or around her vagina anymore. [Jezebel]

- Justin Bieber and Jimmy Fallon hop on each other’s schtick to parody the Bieb’s “Someday” fragrance. [Styleite]

- A Teri Hatcher drag queen masquerading as The Countess Luann de Lesseps talks her way through another mediocre dance wannabe-hit, this time with the help of a fairly uninterested/drunk Jill Zarin and Kelly Bensimon. [Refinery29]

- Kate‘s epic wedding guest list also includes Daphne Guinness, Vivienne Westwood, Jude Law, Jade Jagger and reportedly, John Galliano. [Styleite]

- Blogger Rachel Kane of  WTForever21 might have to change the name of her blog to WTorever21 because she clearly doesn’t give an F. [Fashionista]

- Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld is precociously stunning in Miu Miu‘s new Fall 2011 campaign, shot by Bruce Weber. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Meanwhile, Raquel Zimmermann is sleekness defined for YSL by Inez and Vinoodh. [Models.com]

- The Huffington Post assembled 21 of Spring 2012 Men’s Fashion Week‘s “zaniest” looks. Some are actually zany, some are pretty fierce and some just need to stop pretending. [HuffPo]

- Jennifer Lopez will be on HSN this weekend, and while her team of handlers explain what an HSN is, J.Lo found her light and showed some gam for new fragrance Love & Light‘s ad campaign. [People]

Photo: Daily Mail

Never a conventional lady (cocaine scandal anyone?), model (a 5’7″ super among the 90s Glamazons) or celebrity (she’s notorious for not giving interviews), one would expect Kate Moss to be an unconventional bride:

Alexander McQueen – Resort 2012

Kate’s dear departed friend would be an obvious choice, but not even Moss could compete with the Duchess of Cambridge’s gorgeous gown by Sarah Burton.

Vera Wang – Fall 2011

Vera would be an obvious choice, but Kate would wear the Wang in a non obvious way, like this almost Victorian number from Vera’s Fall ready-to-wear line.

Marc Jacobs – Resort 2012

This jumpsuit from buddy Marc’s Resort collection is too casual for a wedding, but I would nonetheless love Kate in a pant and a sky-high heel.

Louis Vuitton – Fall 2011

Or perhaps a look from Marc’s futuristic-by-way-of-Blade Runner BDSM Louis Vuitton show, which Kate naturally stole, would be more her speed.

Lanvin – Resort 2012

Short but sweet, this little flirty Lanvin dress would be a modern turn for the bride-to-be, or a chic possibility for her bridesmaids. God knows Naomi loves to show some gam.

Valentino – Resort 2012

Kate would look lovely in Valentino, especially when dropping it like it’s hot to musical guest, Snoop Dogg.

Stella McCartney – Resort 2012

BFF and definite wedding guest Stella McC is another frontrunner for Kate’s wedding gown. This look from her 2012 Resort collection is a little on the old maid side, but chop those sleeves off and either shorten or lengthen it and now we’re talking.

Chanel – Resort 2012

Kate’s good ole Uncle Karl would probably jump to dress his little girl in Chanel like the lady she really isn’t but we can all pretend that she is.

Versace – Resort 2012

Throw a 40-foot train on this Versace number and you’ve got yourself one sexy bride, not to mention an updated Stephanie Seymour à la “November Rain” thing going on.

Christian Dior – Resort 2012

The likelihood of Kate wearing Dior is slim to none, but this simple asymmetrical dress would be a classy and understated choice. But this is motherfucking Mosstock and thus neither the time nor place to be classy and understated.

Which look is your favorite?

Photos: Style.com

- Hussein Chalayan was “devastated” when Tom Ford passed him over in 2001 for being “too avant-garde.” I guess birthing eggs weren’t what Gucci was looking for back then. [Vogue UK]

- Vogue‘s coveted September cover will go to Kate Moss and her wedding, shot by go-to Wintour lensman, Mario Testino. And Vanity Fair is going decidedly classy by shooting Lindsay Lohan while under house arrest for their September issue. [Page Six]

- Apparently, Princess Beatrice has been listening to the haters and has hired full-blown fashionista Emma Watson‘s stylist for $2400/day. Meanwhile, throw that glorified basketball hoop of a Philip Treacy hat back on and stop boring me. [Styleite]

- Ice queen Johnny Weir will be the face of MAC Cosmetics‘ holiday collection, “Glitter and Ice.” [Page Six]

- And if that isn’t gay enough for you, check out the windows of Michael Kors Bleecker Street  location in celebration of the recently passed same-sex marriage bill. Those brides are actually drag queens, FYI. [Racked]

Community NYC Agency, LOOKBOOKS and Talenthouse are inviting aspiring models from around the world to submit their best photos for the chance to be selected for a photo shoot at Cult Studios in New York.

Two models will be cast — either 2 male or 2 female or 1 male and 1 female — for this exclusive shoot, selected by a panel of judges, including Magni himself. For more details and to enter the contest, click on through to Talenthouse!

- The next chapter of that sad story will actually begin on June 22nd when Galliano takes the stand. It was previously thought he would miss his first day in court due to rehab, but he’ll be there with his couture bells on. [Vogue UK]

- Noted paragon of virtue, Lady Gaga, flashed her aquamarine mirkin at the MuchMusic Video Awards. [Styleite]

- Meanwhile, BFF Nicola Formichetti is flashing some serious man-skin for Mugler‘s upcoming menswear show in Brothers of Arcadia, a two-part promotional video inspired by the Greek gods. And in a move the ancient Greeks would no doubt applaud, an uncensored version of the videos will be available on XTube. [Fashionista]

- Kate Moss is marrying Jamie Hince in two days and the monumental event, dubbed Mosstock, will apparently be at the super’s home and will provide guests with a “full festival experience.” [Modelina]

- The latest rumor about former Vogue Paris editrix and current Independent Woman, Carine Roitfeld, is that she is starting her own independently published magazine. [Hint]

- Men are now spending good money on crotch powders. Meanwhile, just go to Duane Reade and get some baby powder and call it a goddamn day. [NYT]

- “Supermodel” and noted bitch-bruiser Jessica White‘s criminal charges following an assault on someone who would dare try to steal her cab have been dismissed, on the grounds that she performs three days of community service, two days of anger-management classes, and stays out of trouble for the next six months. Luckily, those mediation classes Russell Simmons gifted her will finally see some use. [The Cut]

- Legendary muse and Lady Stardust, Iman will be guest editing Essence.com. [Modelina]

- Snooki is drunkenly stumbling her way into fashion with her new line of flip flops and wedge sandals. Those will go great with my JWOWW tracksuit and The Situation fanny pack![Racked]

- Lady Gaga‘s infamous meat dress has been jerkied and painted for historical posterity for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “Women Who Rock” exhibit. [Styleite]

- Alexander Wang is following up his recent win at the CFDAs for Accessory Designer of the Year by taking the classy route: eBay. His new line of small leather goods will be available via auction, rather brilliantly, for 24 hours this Friday the 17th. [Fashionologie]

- Apparently walking around with a $2 million, 20.5 carat engagement ring  weighed heavy not only on Kim Kardashian‘s little finger, but her little mind as well. Problem solved: a decoy engagement ring made out of cubic zirconia… Meanwhile, Kim grow a pair. Someone would have to die before I ever took 20.5 carats off of my finger. And here’s a hint, it wouldn’t be me. [Radar]

- Prada dug up Tobey Maguire‘s career for their Fall campaign, shot by David Sims. [Design Scene]

- Gillette produced the world’s smallest ad by etching slogans like “Our best work is viewed up close” and “It takes extreme precision to work at this size” on the shaven hairs of a man’s beard. And then they left them around for you to find. Typical man. [Ad Week]

- Facing the prospect of a lifetime with this gem, Kate Moss piled 30 of her closest friends — including heir-heads Daphne Guinness and Jade Jagger — into two pink stretch Hummers over the weekend for her bachelorette party. 120 bottles of booze and  – I’m assuming, a Columbian childsworth of cocaine  – later, Kate emerged fresh and lovely from a short disco nap while the rest of her bridal party is still in the ICU. [Styleite]

-Though he will be standing trial as she stands at the altar, Kate Moss reportedly still wants a John Galliano gown. So much so that the designer’s boyfriend Alexis Roche has stepped in to complete the couture while Galliano goes to court. [Daily Mail]

- Kate might not want to do without John, but Christian Dior is somehow managing, staging their first cruise collection without him. [WWD]

- After photos of a nude brick house purported to be Blake Lively leaked online, the actress and Chanel ambassador’s publicist denied her client’s invovlement, claiming, “Blake has never taken nude photos of herself.” Okay, I can believe that that isn’t Blake in those pics, but never took  a nude photo of herself? Bitch, please. [Yahoo! News]

- And what does a Chanel ambassador do, exactly? According to fellow ambassador, Vanessa Traina: “I basically just formulated a relationship with them, and they introduced me to their line of products and they send things to me before the collections come out. It’s up to me whether or not I like them, or whether or not I wear them.” Um, that’s one of the sweetest deals I’ve ever heard. [Into the Gloss]

- Is Gisele the Oprah of the modeling world? Mrs. Brady may be on track to be the world’s first billionaire supermodel and first female self-made Brazilian billionaire. She’ll be hauling around  a wagon of her old fat in no time. [The Cut]

- Money doesn’t mean much to Lady Gaga which explains why she kinda OD’d on the sets and costumes for her Monster’s Ball tour: “I called everybody and said, ‘Why is every­one saying I have no money? This is ridiculous, I have five number one singles’ – and they said, ‘Well, you’re $3m in debt.’” Those McQueen armadillo heels don’t come cheap. [Refinery29]

“‘One picture is worth ten thousand words’* and these carefully selected images are set to inspire anybody fascinated by either fashion, foibles, or simply the photographs themselves,” Elizabeth Walker says in the book’s introduction. “It is all about stylish contrasts, strange situations and rarely glimpsed pictures; all set to get the mind buzzing and the creative juices flowing.”

*Frederick R. Barnard 1927 Printer’s Ink

It’s difficult to put this amazing book into words when the story in-between the covers are told through photographs. And so, here are some of the coolest images that will surely inspire your wardrobe this week.

Rolling Stones Brian Jones sports a striped suit in 1967.

Lauren Hutton rocks a menswear-inspired look at Studio 54 in 1978.

Kate Moss wears a white fox wrap at Mario Testino’s London exhibition in 2002.

Diana Ross wearing a graphic black and white jumpsuit in 1983.

Joan Collins looking gorgeous in high-waisted jeans in 1955.

And there is more where that came from. Walker explores 13 trends that have been relevant since the 19th century until modern times.

What owning this book says about you: I love fashion history and the evolution of trends throughout the years. I’m a classic girl always looking for ways to update a definitive dressing movement.

What your dinner guests will say upon seeing this book on your coffee table: This book goes so well with the vintage clothes in your closet. I love Oscar Wilde in that fur coat!

How this book will make your fashion brain grow: By learning where trends came from and how they’ve evolved throughout the years, you’ll find new ways to recycle your classic pieces. True style comes through knowing the art and adaptation of fashion through time.

If you like this, you’ll love: American Fashion, Special Edition by Charlie Sheips

- Testino might as well open up a bridal portrait studio as he will also be Kate Moss‘s official wedding photographer. [Fashion Collections]

- Tranny supermodel Lea T. shot her first swimwear campaign for Brazilian label Blue Man. Terry Richardson captures Lea romping on the beach with hottie Marlon Texeira and a bevy of Brazilian boy beauties. Some aspirational girls get all the luck. [Fashionista]

- Lea’s partner in the andro-super game, Andrej Pejic was voted the 98th sexiest woman in the world by FHM (take that Gaga!), which subsequently buried the accompanying (and kinda cunty) article about him. Leave the snark to the pros, FHM. [Stylecaster]

- Unofficial American diplomat, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi crashed into a police car in Italy yesterday and as a result lost her driver’s license. A day later, she’s wearing a neck brace only to toss it into the air à la Mary Richards. Love is all around, Snickers! — and she will smoosh all of it. [Socialite Life]

- “Move over Naomi,” warns Cadbury‘s new ad, “There’s a new diva in town.” Well, Ms. Campbell has a team of lawyers, a cell phone cocked and ready as well as a stash of blood diamonds that begs to differ. Naomi is threatening to sue Cadbury over its ad because its “racist,” though methinks she just wants them to know that no one outs Naomi in the corner. No one! [Gawker]