INDIE REWIND: The 10 Greatest Fashion Moments in Music History

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Music and fashion have always seemed to go hand in hand; one inspiring the other, one amplified by the other, one blatantly stealing from the other, etc.  As rock and roll became a lifestyle and MTV invaded the airwaves, the line between music and fashion began to all but disappear. That is in large part thanks to these 10 performances, albums, songs, music videos — moments in pop history — that forever defined and redefined the relationship between music and fashion.

DESIGNER DAILY: Alice McCALL

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Alice McCall knows what women want to wear right now. Sheer palazzo pants, bold prints over bright stripes, prairie-leaning leather shorts and bell sleeves with eyelets have landed her in over 165 stores in 10 countries. This Aussie got her fashionable start in London working for MTV styling the Stylissimo series, where she got the opportunity to dress Natalie Imbruglia. From there she launched her own styling firm Torn and thus has worked with lady powerhouses like Kelis, Destiny’s Child , Blondie and Marianne Faithful. During this time, she started selling her one-off 50s inspired silk print tops that were snatched up by Kate Moss and influential others. After stints designing for companies like Buddhist Punk, she launched her own label Alice McCALL in 2004. And here we are, Fall 2012. 

Kardashians Photoshopped into Oblivion for Sears, Cavalli Ruined J.Lo’s Wedding Secret and Kate Upton’s Banned Ad

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha are paying a visit to the US meaning one thing: First Lady style-off. Michelle Obama, bring your A-line game. [WWD]

- The Hollywood Reporter, a barometer of style if there ever was one, named the 25 most powerful stylists in Hollywood and neither Rachel Zoe or Brad Goreski are that powerful outside reality television and the front rows of fashion shows. [The Cut]

- The Kardashians return to Sears with a lingerie line, which of course called for the same half-assed Photoshopping job prevalent since the beginning of their partnership. If it’s terribly broke, why fix it? [Styleite]

Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles Talk Vogue History on CBS

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Vogue‘s leading ladies, Anna Wintour and Hamish Bowles took a stroll through the mag’s storied history with MTV VJ turned legitimate reporter Serena Altschul yesterday on CBS Sunday Morning.

Britney Spears Music Video Showdown: 30 Videos for 30 Years

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Miss Britney Spears is turning the big 3-0 on December 2nd, and to celebrate the aging of the pop star that shaped a generation, her videos are going head to head – against themselves. Not since the days of TRL have we seen music video competition like this. Her 30 music videos are challenging one another to a duel, a chart of champions, a bracket to determine the best. I don’t know what this is referred to in sports terminology, but may we vote to the victory of the greatest Britney Spears videos ever made! Go to MTV’s 30 Videos for 30 Years to place your votes, and watch the FashionIndie favorites here. One video is a front runner already. What’s your favorite?

Pop in Portraiture: Beyoncé and Gaga Queen It Up

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

While Nicki Minaj went for Baroque in W Magazine, her fellow contemporary pop stars painted the town Renaissance red during MTV’s Europe Music Awards. Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Katy Perry and the prepubescent couple of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber look classier than they could ever hope — although I’m pretty sure Gaga wore a similar gown to go grocery shopping the other week.

Lady Gaga Orbits Her Own Planet in Paco Rabanne

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Paco Rabanne is making a comeback, and Lady Gaga is fully on board. She wore four different looks from the design house during the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards last night in Belfast, Northern Ireland, each outfit more ferocious than the one before. I think her rings might be borrowed from Saturn, no? Click through for the gallery.

Abercrombie & Fitch Has Got Themselves a Situation

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Revered luxury brand Shameless flesh peddler, Abercrombie & Fitch is offering the Jersey Shore‘s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino compensation to stop wearing their clothes because he apparently hurts their image in a strange case of the dumpster calling the garbage can “trash.”

REALITY STAR RUNWAY: Lauren Conrad

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

During the past week, we’ve been exploring the fashion choices of reality television stars. No matter how they got to where they are now, it seems these “celebrities” are the most famous faces in America culture. Today, we’ll take a look at MTV reality royal Lauren Conrad. See her stats and fashion choices after the jump.

RED CARPET REPORT CARD: Best, Worst & Most Boring at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Last night, celebrities gathered on the red carpet for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Unless you’re a diehard Twilight fan or think Reese Witherspoon is a “remarkable” actress, you probably a.) did not watch the awards or b.) were bored to death by the show. No matter how noteworthy or pointless an event may be, we will always care about the fashion. In this edition of Red Carpet Report Card, we will explore the best, worst and most snore-worthy looks at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards.