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.

JLo Tops Forbes Celebrity 100, Aggy Deyn Is in a Movie, and Amanda Lepore Tells Louboutin Line to ‘Go to Heel’

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

- Clearly mistaking the German premiere of Men in Black III for the Las Vegas premiere of Men in the Back IV, alleged model Micaela Schaefer trashed it up in a dress seemingly made of recycled VHS tape. [Huff Po]

- 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]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Way the Gods Intended — with Tequila

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Who wants to take shots with Oprah?

LISTEN UP: U.S. Royalty Makes Stately Summer Rock with Swagger

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

We are a nation that prides itself on choosing its royalty. Oprah. Lady Gaga. Rupaul. You know, the queens. But meet the real U.S. Royalty below. For some reason, this backstage photo from SPINof the royal dudes at the Sweetlife Festival this past weekend shows their innate born and bred swagger. When you can wear a ruffled shirt so naturally, it’s the feather in the cap. I went on to hear their single Equestrian (which has caused quite a stir/YouTube feud due to its airtime at American Eagle) and it’s every ounce of rock I’m craving to kick the summer off early. With roadtripping vibes, they’ll be the king of the road this summer. See the vid here. 

Rihanna Rings in 420, Carine’s MAC Attack and Top Model Cast Canned for Bryanboy

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- Demi Moore has reportedly turned to Oprah for some tender, love and care following her stint in rehab and split from Ashton Kutcher, citing the big O’s help in getting Jennifer Aniston back on her feet after Brad Pitt dumped her for that Jolie woman. Oprah will in turn have dibs on Demi’s first post-rehab interview/soul. [Page Six]

- You know who knows how to properly celebrate 420? Rihanna. Aside from rolling a blunt on a bald man’s head — while in Chanel no less — she also puffs with the mightiest lungs in America, if not the world, Snoop Dogg himself. No wonder she ran out of fucks to give…she never had any to begin with. [Buzzfeed]

Celebrity Matchmaker, Jr.

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Valentine’s Day may (thankfully) be over, but love, much like poisonous factory fumes, is still in the air. Perhaps struck by Cupid’s arrow or some other penetrating accouterments, we decided to get ‘em while they’re young and play matchmaker with some celebrity spawn. Mazel, kids. 

Designer Daily: Camilla

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Camilla Franks‘ label, Camilla is already beloved by Oprah! And Beyoncé! And Gwen Stefani, Lilly Allen, Fergie and Kim Catrall. This bid is hot. Based in Australia, she got her start designing costumes for her local theater. Women loved her caftans so much, she just went on making more of them. She’s a multitalented individual with quite the eye for vibrant prints. Enjoy the bright sights. 

25 Days of Gift Guides: For Your Gay BFF

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

2011 has been a banner year for the gays. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was finally repealed. Super old gays in New York finally got to marry. A tranny supermodel finally made it onto Oprah. Santana finally came out on Glee. So why not show your resident gay that it truly does get better with one of these delightfully faggy holiday gifts.

25 Top Fashion Moments of 2011

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

‘Twas one hell of a year for fashion, 2011.  Alexander McQueen triumphed this year thanks to a pair of well-documented dresses and a bona fide cultural phenomenon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Christian Dior tried to rebound from a potential PR nightmare, to varying degrees of success. Diffusion lines easily out-shined their designer homes.  An editrix reinvented herself amidst a sea of rumors without losing a beat.  And underaged fashionistas grew up in front of our very eyes. Here are our picks for the 25 most memorable and stylish moments of 2011. 

Oprah and Ralph: The Saga Continues

Edited by Lester Brathwaite

Oprah may have hung up her television mic and camera-ready wig, but that doesn’t mean she’s given up the role of interviewer par excellence. Eschewing his sprawling Colorado ranch, legendary designer Ralph Lauren coaxed the big O out for a night at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tulley Hall to sit down and chat about…him to raise money for the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.