Via: USDish.com

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.

Get them for $1,050 at Mr. Porter.

Photos via NYMag.

FashionIndie: What are your best tips for holiday dressing?
Lisa George: Keep your outfit simple, and invest in a few key accessories you can work in throughout the season. We designed our scarves to be worn with everything from parkas to dresses – they are grab-and-go pieces. Fur framing the face can look soft and feminine or edgy depending on how it’s styled.

FI: Which cold weather staple accessories are your favorites?
Charlotte Beecham: Scarves and ponchos. It is very difficult to look stylish and warm simultaneously, so anything chunky you can layer or throw over multiple outfits is a godsend come winter. The extra layer keeps you warm when walking through the street but is great thrown over a dress or a bare shoulder indoors.

FI: What are the best materials to pair fur with?
LG: I love layering fur with outerwear. I often wear a black fur vest over a leather jacket, a beige one over a trench coat and my new favorite combo is a white silk blazer with our C&L grey fur hood scarf. The hood is unexpected, especially when worn indoors.
CB: Fur is such a versatile material and looks great with denim and chunky knits. It’s very easy to dress up or down, and pairing it with jeans or an oversized sweater gives it a youthful look.

FI: What’s on your holiday wish list?
CB & LG: An iPad and a boyfriend…

FI: What’s your favorite jet set holiday getaway?
CB: Marrakech
LG: Beirut

FI: What is your favorite fashion moment of 2011?
LG: Waking up at 4 AM and making a cup of PG tips to watch the Royal Wedding
CB: Lanvin’s campaign video to Pitbull’s I Know You Want Me

How can you WIN one of the fabulous Hooded Fur Scarves pictured above? Tell us in the comments how you would work this staple into your holiday wardrobe. The best and most creative commenter will win!

For more information on Charlotte & Lisa, visit the brand website. All FashionIndie contests are open to residents of the United States only. 

Q. What stores do you love outside of the U.S.?

A. I love Dover Street in London, Colette in Paris and 10 Corso Como in Milan.

Q. Who is the best designer for a travel wardrobe?

A. I have to say Lanvin – Alber’s clothes are comfortable, elegant and the fabrics travel extremely well.

Q. What is your favorite travel destination?

A. I don’t have a favorite destination, but I am always looking forward to the next trip.

Elbaz himself sits atop the tree, or rather an adorable facsimile. “The tree is to emanate and bring heartwarming joy to all who work and stay as guests at Claridge’s hotel,” the designer said. “It’s my way to wish them a very Merry Christmas.” This is Alber’s first time tackling tree trimming duty for the famous hotel —  John Galliano handled it for the past two years, but perhaps an alleged anti-Semite designing their Christmas tree wasn’t the right message Claridge’s wanted to send.

Whereas your tree will most likely be up well into March, the Lanvin tree will only be on display in the Claridge’s lobby until January 2. [Vogue UK]

The winner will be chosen by the executive chef of the Ritz Escoffier cooking school, which will then bake the cakes for a luxury tea party at the Place Vendôme hotel on December 4. To avoid too much riff-raff, all dolls and teddybears are required to RSVP in advance.

Lanvin Petite is already available online but will hit Lanvin stores next week, followed by a roll-out to select boutiques in mid-December. [WWD]

Photos: Models.com

The caveat that broke the camel’s back was Jacobs’ insistence on taking his Louis Vuitton team with him to Dior, leaving Vuitton — LVMH’s cash cow — without a heel to stand on. To make matters worse, Arnault had wanted Céline‘s Phoebe Philo to replace Marc at Vuitton should he move to Dior, but Philo is happy where she is — outfitting Kanye West in billowy blouses.

So with Jacobs more or less off the table, LVMH has reportedly approached Alexander Wang, Jason Wu and Jil Sander‘s Raf Simons; though out of the three Simons would seem the most likely choice, that is unless Dior plans on eschewing breathtaking gowns and impeccably-crafted ladysuits for sweatpants and cocktail dresses.

Then there is Givenchy‘s Riccardo Tisci, whose name has been bandied about since Gallianogate got into full swing. But he — along with Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Alexander McQueen‘s Sarah Burton and Balenciaga‘s Nicolas Ghesquière – has turned down the Dior deal, citing brand loyalty.

So the question still remains — and frankly, the question is getting really tiresome — who will take the reins at Christian Dior? However, by the time someone is announced, the question might be, who the hell cares? [WWD]

Link Love: Vogue.com

Photos: Fucking Young! 

*Kate Middleton‘s Alexander McQueen was a late addition and Rubenstein had to cut one of the dresses to keep the list to 100. So it was sayonara Nancy Reagan and her white one-shoulder inauguration ball gown. Michelle Obama‘s Jason Wu, however, remained in tact. [WWD, sub req'd]

And less like Lindsey Wixson at Versace. 

1. Walk like a model. Models are specifically trained to walk in the manner that best carries them on any heel. Check the breakdown beneath Karlie Kloss in Lanvin:

As if a string is attached to the crown of your head, pull your neck upward, then bring your chin down.

Elongate your torso by bringing your shoulders back and down.

With a slight lean back, bring the bottom of your ribcage in toward your spine.

Tuck your pelvis under and forward.

Your stomach should be flat and your abs engaged. This takes the pressure off of your spine and onto your muscles.

Smize.

All photos from Style.com.

The easiest way to start is to find a piece of jewelry that’s done the mixing for you.

1. When you’ve got knives slung around your neck, no one will question the matter of silver and gold together. Surface to Air

2. A blackish silver with drops of gold deepens the mixture with an old time air. Stephen Webster

3. Hammer out gold atop a silver setting for a ring that kind of resembles a hand drum. Henson

4. Hey bulldog, get royally charged with a crowning cuff link. Tateossian

5. This chain linked cuff has a gold man out. Maison Marin Margiela

To bridge the gap, you could try a little rustiness. Like this cuff by Dsquared2.

When working with a multi-tonal look, you’re at liberty to mix it all up. These runway looks from Lanvin, Alexander McQueen and John Varvatos show how mashing up tones can be rugged, sexy and just plain cool. For the jewelry, start with gold cuff links and a silver watch when going for the brown and black suit look. If you’ve got mustard and gray going on, go gold bracelet, silver ring.

Will you do the mash?

Wolter’s Ford agent Gary Dakin says she’s “absolutely thrilled about the move.” I would be too if I could eat again… or would I?

LINK LOVE: The Cut

Izabel Goulart, a Brazilian model whom Carine discovered at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, turns it in a Mugler top.

For a cut-out zig, zag into this ribboned and mesh-topped tunic from Topshop for $66.

For the zag on a long sleeve shirt, check out what Karl Lagerfeld did for Macy’s for $99. Pair it with Tom Ford sunglasses for a killer downtown look.

- The New York Dermatology Group is offering half-off on Botox injections during Fashion’s Night Out. Well I know where I’ll be with a half-smile frozen on my otherwise immobile face. [Fashionista]

- Over 50 shows are live-streaming during this Fashion Week. A lot to keep track of, but luckily someone already did that while you were hating your life during the course of the workday. [The Cut]

- Last Fashion Week’s economic impact on Lincoln Center was roughly about $20,902,193, with an estimated $233 million impact per season citywide. And that’s not even counting drug money. [NYT]

- Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz continues to be the most adorable thing this side of…well, these Lanvin dolls. In a talk he gave over this weekend, Alber explained why he just says no: “I don’t take drugs because if I did I’d love them – I’d be a junkie. And because I’m Jewish, I’d probably be a dealer too.” Comedy! [Vogue UK]

- Then there are those designers who don’t even know what “no” means. And the result: superstardom. At least that’s what I got from this particular fable. Drugs only help. [Refinery29]

FashionIndie‘s own Jessica Lapidos captured
during last Fashion Week by NY Mag

Go East, Young Tran!

Asia is booming! With many designers flocking to the Far East not only for business but inspiration, why not give a knowing wink to the Orient with this look, featuring a Boudicca cape, cropped McQ jersey harem pants and of course, what Asian sensation is complete without a little Hello Kitty?

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.

Snakeskin singed burnt brown glows auburn. This flaps where the strap stretches into messenger status. Swivel lock it over python and tie a ribbon on it, this 24 hour bag is a gift to those who can hold it fast.

The Lanvin Happy MM Shoulder Bag is brand new at Barneys for $3,500.

And I have the sneaking suspicion solid knowledge that this will not be making it’s way to the Warehouse sale. Sigh

Maybe if I dance with Alber Elbaz, he’ll just give me one….

Models Raquel Zimmermann, Karen Elson,  Lowell Tautchin, & Milo Spijkers dance in pairs to the Pitbull number, I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho.) The models have pretty smooth moves and the video even boasts a cameo by Alber Elbaz, creative director of Lanvin.

So what do you think of the video? Does it make you want to get up and bust a move.

Photo: Styleite

The singer revealed her baby bump on the VMA red carpet — well there’s one, and probably the only, thing I regret about skipping that “awards” show —  in an asymmetrical orange Lanvin. Beyonce’s rep has also confirmed that she and Jay-Z are indeed expecting their first child, meaning celeb kids better step their games up because this one’s coming out of the womb dripping in diamonds and swag. [Us]

His own line LVRS is slated to launch this fall, with 100 limited edition hats already sold. It will be a unisex collection of hats, blazers “and stuff”. Should be pretty dope. See what’s on his mind as he opens up to Style.com, and the sweet threads he’s kicking now.

Photo: Interview

“I can pull off anything; I have the height and the attitude. The only thing I can’t wear is a leotard, but I can wear anything else.”

Dior has been without a creative director since that little incident with John Galliano — you know, the anti-Semitism and the firing and the rehab and the court case — since March.

Arnault, chairman of LVMH — which also owns Marc Jacobs International — had initially planned on hiring Jacobs for Dior back in the 90s, but that idea was vetoed by Dior’s then president Francois Baufume. Instead, Galliano was hired from Givenchy to Dior and Jacobs signed on as Vuitton’s artistic director in 1997.

“Had I hired Marc Jacobs for Dior and John Galliano for Louis Vuitton, it would not have worked as well for both brands, even though both designers are geniuses of their own,” Arnault told WWD in 2003.

Meetings are scheduled for this week in Paris between Dior and Marc Jacobs’ legal representatives while the designer prepares for New York Fashion Week. Robert Duffy, Jacobs’ longtime business partner, is also reported to be integral to the deal, despite currently having legal troubles of his own.

Should Jacobs move to Dior, Phoebe Philo is said to be on tap to replace him at Louis Vuitton, while maintaining her current role at Céline.

Since March, Dior has approached a number of designers to replace Galliano including Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Balenciaga‘s Nicolas Ghesquière, Alexander McQueen‘s Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann and Hedi Slimane. Elbaz, Ghesquière and Burton have allegedly withdrawn themselves from the running due to their strong personal commitments to their respective brands, while talks with Ackermann and Slimane proved fruitless.

Then, of course, there is Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci whose name has been bandied about as frontrunner for months now and who is a favorite of Delphine Arnault, deputy managing director at Dior. Where Tisci stands in all this is uncertain, but do you think Marc Jacobs is what Christian Dior needs right now? [WWD]

There are faces and there’s Linda Fucking Evangelista.

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton wearing Zara in Berkshire

Call of the wild

Featuring brands such as Alexander McQueen, Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga and Lanvin among others, the retailer’s ads will debut shortly in various September issues. [WWD]

Raquel Zimmermann and Karen Elson seriously get their dance on for photographer Steven Meisel in Lanvin’s Fall 2011 campaign. It’s almost silly how well this duo manages to show off Lanvin‘s new jewel-toned collection and keep straight faces the entire time, and we’re loving these new looks.

- Hermès apparently wanted to tap noted sculptor Helmut Lang to replace Jean Paul Gaultier after the latter left in 2010, but the former wanted to shred clothes, not make them. [Fashionologie]

- New York’s kinda foxy governor, Andrew Cuomo, reportedly hired the stylist from girlfriend Sandra Lee‘s “cooking show,” Semi-Homemade Cooking to do his makeup during his campaign. To the tone of $1383.86 [NYT]

- Speaking of money well-spent, the National Institutes of Health used tax dollars to conduct a study on gay men’s penis size and how it effects their sexual health: Those who felt they had an inadequate penis are more likely to be psychologically troubled and anal receptive—or “bottoms”—while those with larger penises usually identify themselves as “tops.” Meanwhile, a quick run-through of Manhunt would have unearthed the same conclusion. [Jezebel]

- Amancio Ortega, the richest man in Spain, is stepping down as chairman of Zara, which he founded in 1975. [The Cut]

- While at the premiere of Friends with Benefits, sounds like one WWD reporter was less than enthused about stars Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake‘s behavior. To wit: Mila Kunis wore a red, tight Lanvin dress and the watchful gaze of an exceptionally beefy bodyguard, who dissuaded revelers from speaking with her. “She doesn’t want to talk,” the guard explained, “to anybody. ”

And: Timberlake didn’t particularly seem to want to be with anybody. Visibly pained, the singer-turned-actor had forced a mile-wide grin for the press on the red carpet. “I think it’s a good movie?” Timberlake offered through clenched teeth. Sounds like someone hasn’t had any friends or benefits in a while.  [WWD]

- Borders, my favorite bookstore chain — suck it, Barnes & Noble –  is closing all of its 399 stores, including the six in NYC because no one reads anymore. [Racked]

Photos: Vogue.it

On hand to toast Wintour — who never met a Chanel bouclé tweed she didn’t drape over her frail back — were Karl Lagerfeld, Donatella Versace with bff Riccardo Tisci — fresh off his glorious fall 2011 haute couture collection for Givenchy – Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Anna’s Italian counterpart Franca Sozzani, Mario Testino, LVMH head honcho Bernard Arnault, YSL‘s Stefano Pilati, Burberry‘s Christopher Bailey,  Tommy Hilfiger, professional dandy and Vogue‘s editor-at-large Hamish Bowles and the Rhoda to Anna’s Mary, Grace Coddington.

According to the Kaiser, “We had this very nice cocktail, where Anna made a very funny speech.” I have a hard time believing at least one of those facts. [WWD]

Click through for more picture from Vogue Italia that were apparently taken by a drunk intern with an iPhone.

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

The lone female in a sea of blue balls, Smurfette models, commercial-smiles and generally “gives” in Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton.

She looks great and all, but frankly, I’m awaiting that true diva of the silver screen, Miss Piggy.

As an editor at Vogue Paris – hilarious timing by the way —  in this fall’s The Muppets, La Piggy is giving Carine/Emmanuelle a serious run for their money.

Of course, the only thing green Miss Piggy covets is her  longtime lilypad lover — and friend of Gaga – Kermit D. Frog. [Harper's Bazaar, MTV]

Hamptons- There are two things to think of when dressing for the Hampton: minimal & chic.

Top: Diane Von Furstenberg, $198

Shorts: GAP, $35

Shoes: Aldo, $70

Sunglasses: Prada, $290

Atlantic City-  Some say AC is the East Coast’s version of Las Vegas. That being said, why not wear something a little eye catching.

Dress: A|X, $125

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, $295

Shoes: GAP, $60

Bracelet, GUESS, $25

Fire Island- This little isle adjacent to Long Island can be the perfect chill out getaway so rock the relaxed look.

Top: American Apparel, $36

Skirt: GAP,  $60

Shoes: Lanvin,  $569

Hat: Forever 21, $13

This M.I.A. and Donatella Tandem Courtesy of: W

Following in the high-low footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Matthew Williamson, Sonia Rykiel and most recently Lanvin‘s Alber Elbaz, Donatella will design a collection of both mens and womens clothing, in addition to home items — which I never even knew H&M had to begin with.

Described as a celebration of the Italian brand’s “vibrant heritage,” the collection will debut in 300 H&M stores on November 17th — and will be sold out later that day.

Bonus! Donatella — pulled, tucked and shellacked within inches of her life — discusses the collection with H&M’s Creative Advisor, Margareta van den Bosch.

[WWD]