Kloss takes a dip with swimmer – and cover boy – Ryan Lochte, has hoop dreams with Dwayne Wade, gets hurdled by decathlete Ashton Eaton, monkeys around with pint-sized gymnast Jonathan Horton and  juggles some balls with tennis players Bob and Mike Bryan.

Fashion editor Tonne Goodman outfits the model and admitted sports nut  (“you name it, I’ve played it!”) in looks by Victoria Beckham, Atelier Versace, Stella McCartney, Vera Wang, Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta, Haider Ackermann, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen because this is Vogue after all — where tracksuits and cleats are never sensible.

Feat! -- Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen, 2011 Guinness literally made an event out of her getting ready for the ball and it payed off with a fitting and flawless tribute to the designer whose "Savage Beauty" was just beginning its historic run.

Fail! -- Madonna in Louis Vuitton, 2009 Louis Vuitton had a banner year in 2009 for providing the worst looks per celeb capita than any other brand, but Madonna's woefully mistaken, thigh-highed misstep best represents the entire lot.

Feat! -- Kate Moss in Marc Jacobs, 2009 Marc Jacobs did better by his girl Kate Moss, however, and the two were the clear belles of the ball. Crafty, crafty, crafty.

Fail! -- Katie Holmes in Giorgio Armani, 2008 While everything is wrong with this look -- the makeup, the bob, the dress, the shoes, the necklace, the shoulder purse in the shape of Tom Cruise -- Katie tried to pawn off responsibility on the blue pumps to her daughter Suri, whom she claimed picked them out. Based on Suri's exquisite taste, I highly doubt it.

Feat! -- Anna Wintour in Chanel Haute Couture, 2008 A controversial choice, I know, but hear me out. Anna Wintour so often goes the very safe and classically chic route, but for the Met's "Superheroes" exhibit, the editrix showed a whiff of whimsy by way of Wonder Woman. However, never one to not keep it real, note that she's still in Chanel and it's still haute couture.

Fail! -- Serena Williams in Oscar de la Renta, 2011 I'll preface this by saying the Royal Wedding had recently happened at this point, so fascinators were just beginning their ascent into the pop culture atmosphere. Williams opted for the burgeoning trend, thus sending this outfit into costume, not Costume Institute, territory.

Feat! -- Gisele in Versace, 2008 Gisele came to the ball in 2008 for one reason and one reason alone: to serve sex on a platter and have the world take a good long taste. So what better dressing than Versace and its history of jaw-droppers?

Fail! -- Shalom Harlow in Bob Mackie, 2009 Sure it looks like Shalom Harlow just rolled out of the dumpster and into a mutated Hefty bag, but dammit she's committed to it and for that I say, "Respect."

Feat! -- André Leon Talley being escorted by Alber Elbaz, 2007 I'm assuming this cape was by ALT's go-to haberdasher Chado Ralph Rucci, but if I'm mistaken who cares because this scene is all one needs to know about the Met Gala. Or anything.

Fail! -- Christina Hendricks in L'Wrenn Scott, 2010 Christina Hendricks has the best kind of problem because of her, shall we say, ample assets. You know, her giant cans. Therefore it's hard to find a dress that accentuates without advertising and the girls are on a mutli-season campaign in this number. But at least they serve as a distraction from whatever's happening with the hair and makeup.

- Now that motherhood has her feeling “more beautiful than…ever,” People has acknowledged Beyoncé’s newfound hubris by naming her the “World’s Most Beautiful Woman.” It also didn’t hurt that she’s back to her pre-baby weight. I guess taking that cushion out from under her Dereon was a laborious process. #Kidding #NotReally [People]

- Calvin Klein‘s sex clone/ex-porn star boyfriend Nick Gruber was arrested for assault, resisting arrest and possession of cocaine after hitting Calvin — not Klein but some other guy named Calvin he took home that night. And this is why, Mr. Klein, you should class it up like Marc Jacobs and only date current porn stars. [Page Six]

-Anna Wintour, Sarah Jessica Parker and Oscar de la Renta were among the guests to lend their support to Bill Cunningham as he received the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence. Also in attendance, a couple of cardboard cutouts of the man of the hour. [Daily Front Row]

- The TIME 100 held its Gala last night and since there was a red carpet Marchesa inevitably made a few uninspired appearances. But the best dressed cake went to Tilda Swinton (naturally) in a Céline jumpsuit (also, naturally). [Fashionista]

- The stars were also out last night at the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artist Awards Program Dinner, including Kanye West who shocked — shocked I tell you! —  everyone by bringing alleged girlfriend Kim Kardashian along for the fun. [Refinery29]

Defining eco-fashion as “the work of environmentally-conscious designers who use, produce, and/or promote sustainable and ethical products,” Eco-Fashion: Going Green utilized six themes to illustrate the eco-fashion movement: the repurposing and recycling of materials; material origins; textile dyeing and production; quality of craftsmanship; labor practices; and treatment of animals. Thus one learns of both the positive and negative aspects of fashion’s environmental impact.

So take those pencils out of your updo and put on our reading glasses because we’re taking a brief history lesson on the origins of eco-fashion.

This silk brocade gown from 1760 is an early example of sustainability due to its superior quality and the level of care put into it. After all, it's still around ain't it?

Imagine something being vintage 170 years ago. This gown dating back to around 1840 was made from repurposed silk from the eighteenth century.

While there are more environmentally-sound ways to dye fabrics these days, back in the mid-19th century, that wasn't the case. Many green dyes, like the one used in this dress from 1865, used arsenic, rendering both the textile worker and the wearer susceptible to poisoning from inhalation of the fumes.

Rayon is considered the first manmade fiber and by the 1920s was widely used in low-price clothing, as in the orange dress on the left. Meanwhile, legendary couturier Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) -- whose ivory silk georgette dress is seen on the right -- was the first to offer paid vacations and coffee breaks to her workers. Thanks Madge!

The evening cape on the left was made out of cellophane, a material composed of regenerated wood, cotton, or hemp; while biodegradable, its production also created pollutants. The man's dressing gown to the right was made from a 19th-century "crazy quilt," which itself had been made from scraps of leftover fabric.

The label in this dress reads "New York Creations," which appeared in garments produced after July 1941, indicating "that the fashions were all locally manufactured and adhered to union standards of fair labor and product quality."

This nylon seersucker suit from 1959 was part of a wave of synthetic "wash and wear" clothing that was allegedly wrinkle-resistant -- can't tell from where I'm sitting -- and also water-repellent, thus reducing the need for routine ironing and conserving energy in the long-run. The wool suit on the left was made out of the reversed side of a paisley shawl, a practice called "turning" (it) that dates back to the 18th century.

The skirt on the left was handmade by "Mountain Artisans, an Appalachian-based women’s cooperative that sold clothing in high-end New York stores such as Bergdorf Goodman." The dress on the right is by Betsey Johnson from 1971 and bears the Woolmark label, guaranteeing that it was constructed using virgin, non-reprocessed wool.

The dress on the left from the early 70s was made using fabric from the 1920s while the Halston number on the right was made of Ultrasuede, a versatile, durable, machine-washable but non-biodegradable material developed by the designer in 1971. And worn by Liza to this day.

Martin Margiela was dubbed "fashion's founding father of recycling" by Suzy Menkes in the 90s. For the top on the far left, Margiela used repurposed silk scarves and for the two sweaters wool socks. The incomplete sweater (middle) is held together by pinned, unsewn seams while the complete sweater brilliantly utilizes the contours of the heels for the curves of the elbow, shoulder, and bust.

While faux fur is seen as a more humane alternative to real fur, its production still has its share of environmental challenges. Like polyester, it's made from petroleum and requires an energy-intensive production. The Oscar de la Renta coat from 1995 incorporates both faux leopard skin and Mongolian lamb fur, though today de la Renta uses Origin Assured furs, which regulates sourcing. The subtle tiger print faux fur jacket is from Dolce & Gabbana in 1992.

Step aside Blue Ivy, Auntie Nicki will let you know who really is the baddest bluest bitch.

Perhaps Nicki Minaj wants to abandon her 5 year plan of an autobiography, Grammys and a feature film in exchange for a stint with the Blue Man Group?

Developing her inner Avatar for the impending sequel?

Nicki was just a bit jealous of Katy Perry's role in the Smurfs.

Who's clues? Nicki Minaj.

Or perhaps on her next album, Nicki Minaj might trading in her pop-rap for the blues, brother.

Photos: Oh La La

For even more nostalgic lovin', click on over to Americana Manhasset's website for the entire spring 2012 lookbook.

This living legend would raid the closets of the sartorial legends before/beside her: Pauline de Rothschild and Millicent Rogers.

Backstage in the makeup chair at J. Mendel, AZ said she'd travel back in time to mingle with the French aristocracy and raid the closet of Marie Antoinette.

would sing her way through Nicole Richie's cavernously bohemian closest.

Noted Man Repeller would take a dip inside accessories queen Taylor Tomasi Hill's closet.

would peruse the wardrobe of Merisa Berenson with glamour in her eyes.

Blake Lively's on-screen mom wouldn't raid a closet, no, no. She'd rather just raid the showrooms of Son Jung Wan, Nanette Lepore & Alice + Olivia.

on the heels of an electronic fucksonic performance at Rad Hourani's after party the night before, Chase (L) tells FashionIndie he'd go climbing up the closet walls of Radiohead Thom Yorke. Meanwhile for Joey, after the party, it's R. Kelly's closet.

would get all kinds of handsy in Tom Ford's closet.

Bullett Magazine's Editor-in-Chief would kill for her pick of Grace Jones' wardrobe.

The designer behind Simply Intricate (ie: studded varsity jacket & pleated pants) covets the dreamy closet of Oscar PR Girl.

This Coco Chanelian celebrity stylist would tear through the wild closet of Gwen Stefani.

This hot young designer (and I) would raid the immaculate, immense, irreplaceable closet of the venerable Daphne Guinness.

- YSL‘s Stefano Pilati thinks John Galliano pretty much ruined drugs for everyone. [Styleite]

- Well, this happened. Anna Wintour in the subway. Note the look of complete and utter fear on her usually emotionless face. [The Cut]

- You could help Oscar de la Renta design his resort collection. [WSJ]

- Beyoncé is reportedly planning two albums next year. Because nine months of pregnancy left her with far too much time on her hands. [LA Times]

- 95-year-old club kid Zelda Kaplan passed away today. Luckily, she was sitting front row at a fashion show, perhaps the most fitting and fabulous way to go. R.I.P. Miss Girl. [NY Post]

This scent is for a powerful woman with a man that can handle it. Strong citrus is peppered black over a floral feminine heart.

With a rich sense of sensuality, a melange of florals like lily, hyacinth and orchids encapsulate sandalwood, cedar and woodsy notes.

With hints of absinthe, freesia and peach, this unusual potion brews the trench sexy.

A misty lotus flower breathes mango, incense and sycamore wood. A unisex fragrance, you can both try it and be turned on by the united scent.

With the strength of the Violet Leaf Absolute, rose, orris, mandarin, and cedarwood combine with other obscure delicacies to bring you a scorching hot scent.

Believe it or not, Rachel knows her scents like she knew hair. For the summer loving duo, this scent will take you on an ocean's wave with citrus, rosewater, jasmine and other light essences.

Women are going nuts over it, and boys are responding. While ladies of all ages are snagging this left and right, this juicy, berry-ful scent is ideal for those still in the puppy love phase.

Though only a relative handful of designs were chosen for the exhibit, Impact represents nearly every major American designer of the past 50 years — from Pauline Trigère to Diane von Furstenberg, Halston to Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta to Thom Browne and Donna Karan to Rodarte.

“For someone like me who wasn’t born in America, Impact almost sounds like a 1950s American car,” explained CFDA pres DVF on a walkthrough of the exhibit yesterday. “That’s what America is about. It’s about precise fashion, and not fashion for the sake of fashion. It combines fashion and street, and fashion and life.”

400 active members of the CFDA were asked to choose one look that best represented them or made the most impact on their careers, while museum curators Patricia Mears and Fred Dennis chose for the dearly departed. Work of members whose pieces were not chosen for the installation are displayed in evening vignettes and video projections.

“Not all the CFDA members could be included on the gallery floor,” CFDA CEO Steven Kolb told WWD, “so we created an interactive directory of all members presented on 10 iPad stations throughout the exhibit.”

There’s also a media room where visitors can use iPads to scroll through a timeline of CFDA history and key moments in American fashion. And not ones to be left behind on the social media front, there’s even a hashtag for the Twitter-inclined — #impactcfda.

“We didn’t know what designers would send, so every day felt like birthday with a surprise,” Mears said. “In some cases, we got things that were very clear. When you see the Diane von Furstenberg [wrap] dress, you know it’s hers. When you see the Ralph Lauren [Americana] ensemble, you know it’s Ralph.”

And sometimes, things weren’t so clear. For instance, Marc Jacobs initially wanted a look from his then-controversial but now-iconic 1993 gunge collection for Perry Ellis, but since he didn’t own any of it Anna Sui donated a dress from her private collection.

“For me, the great difficulty with American fashion is that we are so diverse,” Mears continued. “You have the most flamboyant ballgowns and the most wearable and accessible garments. Everything speaks to the product coming out of what I call the American machine — the design machine, the manufacturing machine, the retailing machine, the marketing machine. All of it is part of American fashion over the last 50 years, and I hope that diversity is reflected here.”

Impact: 50 Years of the CFDA will run from February 10 through April 17 and will definitely be a must-see during Fashion Week. [WWD, sub req'd]

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.

Rose Byrne in Elie Saab

Amber Heard in Zac Posen

Gretchen Mol in L'Wren Scott

Jayma Mays in Reem Acra

Angelina Jolie in Jenny Packham

Judy Greer in Collette Dinnigan

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin

Viola Davis in Marchesa

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy Haute Couture

Tina Fey in vintage Verasce

Sofia Vergara in Marchesa

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott

Sarah Hyland in Temperley

Naya Rivera in Naeem Khan

Natalie Portman in Giambattista Valli

Michelle Williams in Valentino

Meryl Streep in Vivienne Westwood Couture

Melissa McCarthy in Badgley Mischka

Maya Rudolph in Naeem Khan

Lea Michele in Versace

Kyra Sedgwick in Pucci

Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza

Julianna Margulies in Calvin Klein Collection

Jessica Lange in David Meister

Jessica Chastain in Calvin Klein Collection

Jenna Ushkowitz in Rebecca Minkoff

Jane Lynch in David Meister Signature

Jane Krakowski in Antonio Berardi

Glenn Close in Zac Posen

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen

Emily Blunt in Oscar de la Renta

Dianna Agron in Carolina Herrera

Diane Lane in David Meister

Bérénice Bejo in Ralph Lauren

Angela Kinsey in Romona Keveza

Amber Riley in Badgley Mischka

When and how did your line begin?

I launched my accessories line in the Fall of 2010 with a concept design of epaulets.  I created a small collection in different styles and they ended up in the hands of some fashion influentials. I’ve since introduced earrings, bangles and eyewear.

What inspires your work?

I watch a lot of nature documentaries. I’m in love with the beluga whale. I watch the same documentaries over and over.. I’ve seen the Blue Planet series over a hundred times and I now watch Microcosmos fanatically. Have you ever seen ladybugs make love? It’s a fascinating and a gentle experience.

Where do you finding the amazing leathers and animal skins that you use on your accessories?

I buy my leather at the same place that Helmut Lang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Oscar De La Renta buy from. Its expensive and the best in the city. Libra Leather. I work with Sam Jones, The Leather Queen. She has great taste and instincts when it comes to leather. Libra Leather has been pioneering leather trends in New York for decades. They provide the selection designers conceptualize their entire leather collection from. They are best in the biz.

The Feather Spray Earrings seem like a big deviation from some of your previous designs. What was the inspiration behind those?

When I launched my line in October 2009 I used feathers in the fabrication of many of those epaulet designs. The feather was lying on my desk at a certain angle and it came to me.. that should be attached to an ear. I guess it’s all the nature videos I watch.

What celebrities have you worked with?

I grew up in NYC so Mary J Blige, Lauryn Hill and Beyonce were the soundtrack of my life. I attended borderline ruff schools and their music was uplifting and their voices strong, I adored them. Now as an adult, this entire experience as a designer has been transcendental for me. I often can’t believe who I’ve turned out to be. Just three years ago I was the most unhappiest girl in the world. I’ve designed for all them. I’ve also created custom accessories for Lil Wayne’s and Prince’s musical tours.. I used to make out with posters of Prince. I’ve designed for Alicia Keys’ Freedom tour.  Lauryn Hill just bought my entire collection for her European tour.

What’s your favorite part about being a designer?

The actual design process is probably my favorite part of being a designer. I often struggle between concept and application.. I’ll think about a construction for months before I even attempt to piece it together.. My own thoughts intimidate me. There is an element of anxiety I experience and I know that I’ll figure it out eventually. There are some designs I’ve constructed, not many, that I will never share with the world. I hoard special pieces.

What are the biggest challenges as a designer?

Figuring out which tradeshows to do make me pretty dizzy.

Three must haves to have in your wardrobe?

Combat boots, a black fur and a balaclava.

What is your best moment that you’ve experienced in your career?

All of them have been extraordinary. Getting picked up by Nordstrom, a tour order from Alicia Keys, selling at Patricia Field and having my mom and dad say that they’re proud of me.

What advice do you have for aspiring designers?

Organize yourself. Have a decent website, take good pictures, get a press list, don’t get tired, get motivated.  Surround yourself with good people that want good for you.  Love yourself and visualize yourself in the place you want to be.

How would you describe your personal style?

My look changes drastically, often. Recently my style is Le Femme Nikita.. assassin chic.

What is the inspiration behind “in love and good fashion” and “good taste must be shared”?

I tend to curate everything. My friends, my wardrobe and words.. I love language and assembling words together.. In Love and Good Fashion fell into place in the first weeks of creating my first collection.. it represents the head set I was in at the time..

Good Taste Must Be Shared is a personal philosophy.. Good taste crosses over into all aspects of living.. food, clothing, jewelry, travel and all of earths spoils.. Everything that is good about anything should be shared and enjoyed.

What’s currently on your iPod?

I don’t have an Ipod but I have been listening to Amy Winehouse, Wu Tang Clan, Florence and The Machine and Lauryn Hill recently.

Describe Mary Had A little Scam and the other short films you are working on based on your line?

I decided to make a short film when the concepts in my head began to move and could only be expressed through video. I’ve watched enough documentaries and films to understand the shooting style I like.  I titled the film Mary Had  A Little Scam to represent the duality between innocence and  a calculated menace. I wanted to create a sexy film that captures the private moments strong women experience when alone.. the awkwardness, paranoia, struggle, uncertainty and ultimate perseverance.  The character Mary in the short film Mary Had A Little Scam has a public persona of  a fierce rebel leader with the American Accessories Coalition for Good Taste (AACGT). Her mission is to collect rare jewelry from around the world, sharing good taste with the masses.

What are you currently working on for your line right now?

I’m preparing a trip to Paris, meetings, meetings, meetings!

Where do you see Seville Michelle Anastos 5 years from now?

I’m excited for the future.  Nothing I’ve done has been planned, my line has swept me off my feet!

You can follow Seville Michelle’s line and updates on twitter too @SevilleMAnastos

Leather Jackets by Balmain
Boots by Chrissie Morris

Clockwise from top left (click photo above to purchase):

Chrissie Morris Dakota Bootie, $496

Belle Noel by Kim Kardashian Textured Slice Bangle Set, $64

Oscar de la Renta 24-karat Gold-Plated Geometric Link Clip Earrings, $185

Incase Chrome Slider iPhone 4S Case, $34.99

3.1 Phillip Lim Metallic Woven Trousers, $665

Balenciaga Montre Acier Silver Watch, $1,795

Pierre Balmain Metallic Leather Baseball Jacket, $1,335

Styled by Alex White and shot by Craig McDean, Kloss is characteristically stunning — although I feel it my duty to address her shoulder in that powder blue feather dress. It’s strangely Gumby-esque, no? Like White glued on a fake arm at the last minute when Kloss’ real arm got stuck in akimbo. Bad Photoshop or just awkward artistic statement? Either way, the real star of these ads is Karlie’s giant chignon — hello perfect day-to-night ‘do.

These scarves retail from $150 to $300, but because you are a fabulous FashionIndie, you get 40% off storewide! The discount code is S&J40 at

- With New York Fashion Week only a month away — cue panic attack — the CFDA wants to make sure you’re not freebasing Sugarfree Red Bulls and replacing the sugar in your coffee with cocaine by hosting a panel dedicated to living healthy. If I wanted to live healthy during fashion week I’d just sleep through it. [The Cut]

- Time to tune into TRL and vote for your favorite videos of the day! Oh, wait, it’s not 1998. But it certainly feels like it now that 90s R&B divas Brandy and Monica are reuniting to sing-argue who the boy really belongs to for their new duet, “Turn the Lights On.” I just hope the video involves a split-screen and a tube-top turtleneck. [Buzzfeed]

- Kim Kardashian wished Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge née Kate Middleton a happy birthday the only way she knew how: with a convenient product placement. Meanwhile, if the Duchess is ever caught dead in a Shoedazzle heel, all the style points she earned with that McQueen wedding gown will go right out the window. [Huff Po]

-  Models just can’t keep it in their pants these days. Molly Sims is the latest catwalker to get knocked up. [Modelinia]

- Barbie may be making some questionable choices as of late, but the pint-sized fashion plate has never looked so badass, thanks to these amazing printable hair extensions. Now if they just came out with these in human size. [Refinery29]

- PETA strikes again. The most annoying people in the world have now taken issue with Oscar de la Renta’s Beats by Dre headphones, imploring beatsmith Dr. Dre to use his “tremendous amount of influence on young people…to advocate kindness toward animals by pledging never to design with real fur and exotic skins.” The good doctor, unsurprisingly, has not responded. [Huff Po]

- In the age of viral this and social media that, why let something as petty as death interfere with your internet life? Now you don’t have to, thanks to a new app that ensures your last words will be disseminated to all your Facebook friends, in the event of your untimely passing. But more importantly, can you poke some one from beyond… [Refinery29]

Star command your iPod Buzz Lightyear style with touch controls at your forearm.

If you're trying to stick with wool for the season, try this NYC-made parka. It's a super high grade weave that locks the warmth in. Plus, the guys that make them are super cool and passionate about finding the very best materials.

If you're addicted to your heated blanket come the cold, try this heated jacket. Battery operated, it keeps you electrically warm. Plus, they're all kinds of proof: water, ballistic, etc. There's also optional armor. And to make it more ladylike and shapely, it has elastic corsetry at the side to make it fitted to your body.

This jacket is the bomb. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) It's made from a high tech fabric called, fittingly enough, "Techno Fabric". It's made to keep you drier and warmer with an iridescent sheen.

The lining is made from Omni-Heat Thermal Reflective fibers to keep you warm, while the lining is made with nylon ripstop to prevent breakage and Omni-Stain to stop the mess and the wind.

Uniqlo is at werq in the laboratory coming up with inovations like this: super light down coats that keep your super warm. This thing packs tiny to shove it away when you're inside.

Big Jacket, Pack It Small

I'm a sucker for a berry red coat. And more so for the handwarming pockets.

Ah, a North Face jacket we endorse. The construction is smart, and the inner hood is printed, the outside is mint! This guy has dual handwarmer pockets, Heatseeker Eco insulation in the hood, moisture wicking lining, HyVent waterproof shell, wrist accessories included and sensible pockets everywhere.

Skullcandy and Sessions teamed up for a snowboarding jacket that will blast the tunes as you ride. You've got the controllers on your arm and speakers in the hood.

For our friends in the land down under that are facing serious heat while we're freezing our tuckuses off, here is a Japanese invention that has actually taken flight within industries and individuals. Okay fine, individuals that live in the hottest apartment ever with no A/C, or that work in a sweltering truck yard. Whatever your reasoning, the jacket with fans built in will have you blowing cool inside your clothes.

Leave it to Oscar to transform what typically are cool headphones and cover them in silver fox for a super luxurious twist.

You can pick these up for a cool $695 at OscardelaRenta.com

Photo: Adam Marelli Photo

Honoring Cunningham’s nearly 50 years of chronicling fashion, the award also recognizes his role in inspiring philanthropy. Gala chairs include Sarah Jessica Parker, Annette and Oscar de la Renta, and Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller.

Photo: Adam Marelli Photo

25. Beyoncé at the VMAs How does an internationally-renowned pop diva announce her alleged pregnancy with as little -- and yet as much -- fanfare as possible? Why in Lanvin and Dolce and Gabbana, of course. Cupping her burgeoning baby bump on the red carpet, Bey let loose the dogs of publicity war when she thew her mic to the ground, ripped open her Dolce jacket, and announced to the world the coming of the Messiah.

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24. Karl Lagerfeld's obsession with Blake Lively Blake Lively is Karl Lagerfeld's kind of girl. And he didn't hesitate to let everyone know, naming the Gossip Girl star Chanel's official purse ambassador, throwing her in print ads, parading her about the French Riviera and most terrifying of all, showing her something bearing resemblance to actual affection.

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23. The rise of the tween style icon -- Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz and Elle Fanning cover LOVE magazine The kids are more than all right, they're fucking fabulous. Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning and Chloe Moretz showed that style knows no age limits, landing on best-dressed lists while barely in high school. Miu Miu tapped Steinfeld for its fall campaign and Rodarte had Fanning star in a short film, while all three graced the cover of LOVE magazine this summer.

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22. Emma Watson, style icon Emma Watson truly came into her own this year in a series of flawless looks both on and off the red carpet, some stunning editorial work, a capsule collection with Alberta Ferretti and a campaign with Lancôme. Hermione's not a girl, and very nearly a woman.

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21. Christian Dior's disastrous Haute Couture show 2011 had its share of disastrous runway shows, but none as disastrous as Christian Dior's fall 2011 haute couture show. Left to his own devices, poor Bill Gaytten offered up an overwrought and wildly incoherent mess that, despite being maligned by pretty much everyone, still wound up on at least one red carpet thanks to Katy Perry. Let's just say she didn't help matters any.

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20. Christian Louboutin trademark case Christian Louboutin tried, and failed, and is still trying to copyright its "trademark" red sole. By the way, I'm legally obligated to use trademark in quotations.

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19. Versace for H&M One of the most buzzed-about diffusion lines of the year, Donatella Versace's exclusive one-off collection reignited interest in the brand's sumptuous archives and had everyone from Anna Dello Russo to Kanye West clamoring for those Medusa heads and Miami prints.

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18. Karlie Kloss comes of age They grow up so fast! Karlie Kloss turned 19 this year, covered Life Magazine, shed her clothes on several occasions, became a Victoria's Secret Angel and got eye-banged by Leonardo Dicaprio -- in other words, she very publicly became an adult and a supermodel.

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17. Lady Gaga wins over Anna Wintour Anna Wintour embraced Lady Gaga with open arms this year, putting her on the cover of Vogue and presenting her with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. And Gaga thanked her by calling her a bitch and showing up in a walking wardrobe malfunction to the ceremony. BFFs, y'all!

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16. Elizabeth Taylor's death and subsequent jewelry auction Elizabeth Taylor's death was the passing of a true legend and a style icon but her legacy lives on not only through her films, but also her impressive collection of jewels and haute couture that is being auctioned off by Christies this month.

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15. Michelle Obama's McQueen controversy Michelle Obama had jaws dropping in her Alexander McQueen gown for China's state dinner but it was the fallout from the dress by Oscar de la Renta and other American designers that made the dress truly newsworthy.

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14. Victoria Beckham, fashion designer This year Victoria Beckham lived up to her nom-de-Spice by gaining real credibility as a designer, and not just another celebrity with too much time on their hands, while simultaneously stepping out of her husband's sexy shadow. A win at the British Fashion Awards for Design Brand of the Year capped off a year of living poshly.

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13. The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Sneaking in at the end of the year, the virtual Valentino museum is an innovative and ingenious step by one of the world's most iconic designers that makes his formidable legacy available to anyone who wants it. A novel and forward-thinking concept that belies Valentino's 800 years.

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12. The rise and subsequent fall of the fascinator Trends come and go all the time in fashion, but rarely has one particular trend impacted culture so hard and been discarded so fast. The Royal Wedding inspired ladies everywhere to make it a say-something hat day, but it was Princess Beatrice's fascinator that may go down as one of the most infamous pieces of millinery in modern recollection.

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11. Marc Jacobs stolen spring 2012 collection Lifted from a train en route from Paris, the theft of parts of Marc Jacobs' spring 2012 collection was this year's biggest and most intriguing mystery. Besides, of course, whether Marc himself would defect to Christian Dior or stick it out with Louis Vuitton -- who, coincidentally, was also a victim of theft just two weeks later. Yep, big coincidence.

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10. Fashion Week calendar controversy Tensions came to a head between the four fashion capitals, leaving the fate of upcoming fashion weeks up in the air. But if there's one thing we've learned from this is you don't fuck with the Italians.

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9. Kate Moss' fairytale wedding It was only a few years ago that Kate Moss was spiraling down a cocaine-encrusted rabbit hole, but fashion's favorite bad girl has finally settled down. Moss wed longtime beau Jamie Hince in an epic three-day long ceremony known cheekily as Mosstock. BFF Naomi Campbell was one of her bridesmaids, and in a show of solidarity, Moss chose a wedding dress by John Galliano. Kate Moss' wedding was not only front-page news, it garnered the most coveted cover of the year: Vogue's September issue.

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8. Bill Cunningham New York Originating and perfecting the art of streetstyle photography decades before The Sartorialist picked up a camera, Bill Cunningham finally got his time in the spotlight thanks to a heartwarming documentary that reveled a little of the man behind that ubiquitous lens.

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7. Kanye West shows at Paris Fashion Week Kanye West is a man of many talents, though fashion design may or may not be one of them. A true lover of fashion, West did his research and worked with the best people but in the end he let his usual over-zealousness get the best of him and the result? When prompted for her opinion on West's collection, Anna Wintour responded: "Ask someone else."

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6. Missoni for Target Missoni for Target took the high-low collaboration craze to a fever pitch, crashing Target's website and selling out shortly after hitting the shelves. That is, before those items appeared on eBay for several times what they had originally cost, thus negating the entire process.

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5. The rise of Lea T. and Andrej Pejic Transsexual lady Lea T. met Oprah and androgynous male model Andrej Pejic met the Queen of England this year. If that weren't enough of a moment, these two gals also shattered boundaries in fashion and modeling, and in the process became icons and role models to the LGBTQ community.

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4. The reinvention of Carine Roitfeld Quele scandale! Did she get fired? Did she quit? Are she and Emmanuelle Alt no longer friends? The rumors have been buzzing around Carine Roitfeld since she officially exiting Vogue Paris in February -- and in the process creating a future supermodel in Saskia de Brauw --  after 10 landmark, nipple-bearing years. But through it all, Carine has been the picture of calm and chic, hiking up her pencil skirt and reinventing herself as a brilliant and in-demand stylist/the coolest bitch on the planet. Stay tuned for another reinvention when Carine launches a new magazine and starts life as a grandmother next year.

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3. Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen wedding dress The speculation was unbearable for what was the biggest and most well-kept secret in an age of superfluous information. Though an unsurprising but nevertheless brilliant choice, Sarah Burton's handiwork cemented the Duchess of Cambridge (née Kate Middleton) as not only a bona fide style icon but a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Burton proved she was the right person to carry on McQueen's brilliant legacy and take it to the next level.

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2. Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty The most successful fashion exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's  history, Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty set records and inspired fashion lovers and neophytes alike. The exhibit proved so popular, in fact, the Met extended its run twice. Even then, there were still lines of people waiting hours to get into the museum, but for 661,509 people it was well-worth the wait.

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1. John Galliano stars in Gallianogate John Galliano's downfall has loomed large all year, particularly since Christian Dior has yet to announce his replacement, despite a neverending back-and-forth with a stubborn Marc Jacobs. Following a stint in rehab, a guilty conviction in Paris for making anti-Semitic remarks, and the general destruction of his reputation, Galliano at least had one bright spot this year: designing good friend Kate Moss' wedding dress. Galliano's dismissal also raised questions about the stress designers are under to deliver  multiple collections a year -- just ask Balmain's Christophe Decarnin. Everyone's still waiting to see who Dior picks to take the throne and if Galliano can make a comeback after such a devastating fall. As 2011 comes to a close, 2012 has the promise of even more scandals, breakdowns and breakthroughs that we cannot wait to cover obsessively for you. If we missed any epic moments or if you're particularly incensed over Lindsay Lohan's Playboy spread not making the list, leave a comment below.

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brushes her shoulders on with the squared black block on an otherwise slouchy jacket.

In a collection mainly of their mainstay knits jumped this leopard looking orange glowing suit of sorts.

twisted up the prints in subdued brights as well as black and white.

It's a chilly southwestern movement brought on by the Aspen aristocracy.

This cape-jacket should say it all, but Wu spoke as well, "They are four equal seasons now. There's nothing watered down." Inspired by Indian Maharajas and Charley Harper's illustrations, the look is absolutely lux, clean and powerful.

In a feminine turn, DKNY breaks out the cherry blossoms, lace and swing.

In a "continuation of Spring" Herrera sticks to whimsical prints in slim proportions.

Loulou de la Falaiase was born in 1948 and rose to prominence as an editor of London’s Queen magazine in the Sixties. Her signature style got her noticed by Saint Laurent who hired her in 1972 in a rather vague capacity. de la Falaise ended up designing jewelry for the YSL house, and also had her hand in the brand’s ready-to-wear and couture lines.

“I have known Loulou since we were 20.” Diane von Furstenberg told WWD. “We had a lot of laughs together. She had a powerful spirit, an amazing chic and style. She could turn anything into something. I recall that she was staying in our house in Sardinia with Egon and I the summer Yves offered her to come and work for him. I remember that all she had with her was a tiny cardboard suitcase with a few scarves…but she would transform these scarves into beach covers, dramatic evening outfits and glorious turbans. Loulou really had the touch.”

“Loulou was poetry,” said Betty Catroux, another of Saint Laurnet’s iconic ladies. “We were the opposite. She saw everything in pink and I saw everything in black. We shared a life together with such complicity. If I could choose a dream sister, it would be Loulou.”

“She was just so unbelievably stylish. She had a way of putting together things — no matter which designer made them — that made them her own,” said Oscar de la Renta, who praised de la Falaise’s “refined eye” and always felt reassured if the late designer said “I love that.”

de la Falaise is to be buried this Thursday November 10th at Eglise Saint-Roch, 296 Rue Saint Honoré in Paris, the same place Yves Saint Laurent’s funeral was held in 2008. [WWD]

Loulou, Saint Laurent and Betty Catroux

Betty Catroux, YSL and Loulou de la Falaise

Tapping his considerable resources, ALT has secured a gown worn by Oscar-winner Penélope Cruz to a Met Costume Institute Gala from Oscar de la Renta; a black  sequined wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg; a coat trimmed with feathers and plastic fringe from Prada‘s fall 2007 collection; an evening column — what other kind of column is there? — from Tom Ford‘s first eponymous women’s collection; and a pair of blue satin Manolo Blahnik shoes from Sex and the City: The Movie.

In addition, the exhibit will include a video display showing Blahnik making milkshakes on The Martha Stewart Show, music from 2001: A Space Odyssey in the background and either Oscar de la Renta’s Live in Love or DVF’s Diane “wafting through the ventilation system.” But if you can’t make it down to Georgia for this multi-sensory experience, fret not. In December, Talley’s and de la Renta’s Joaquín Sorolla and the Glory of Spanish Dress will open at Manhattan’s Queen Sofia Spanish Institute.

And of course there’s always next year when you can apply for admission to ALTCADOYPF. [NYT]

Photo: Terry Richardson...duh

I would’ve thought that Marc was already on the board, if not president Diane von Furstenbrerg‘s girl Friday, but mazel to the kids, who were nominated by the board of directors way back in July. They’ll be joining the ranks of 26 designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa and Norma Kamali. Meanwhile, Nicole Miller, John Bartlett and Richard Lambertson are leaving the board of directors to join the Emeritus board. [WWD]

Editorial styled by Julia von Boehm. All photos from Fashion Gone Rogue.

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.

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Paul was at nearly every rehearsal – far more hands on than your average ballet composer. He had already been working on an underwater themed symphony when he got the call from Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins, to compose a piece for the New York City Ballet. Paul accepted, and created a story and score off of what he had already started. He went back to that workon a computer program he has admittedly become quite obsessed with), with the thought of that sound inspiring dance.

Photo by Jessica Lapidos

McCartney and Martins enter Lincoln Center with a hug. All you need is love, hard work, and the NYC Ballet.

Here, he beholds a Terra Punk – one of the “baddies” as he calls them – in full costume. Stella went along the guidelines of what Dad saw in his mind as he created these characters. He wanted them to be tattooed tribally, so she imprinted the tattoo upon nude dancer’s mesh.

Stella stepped out of her realm of the Stella McCartney brand to create a fantastical skin for the ballet to take place within. After a decade of work with legendary makeup artist  Pat McGrath, in which Stella rarely deviated from the fresh face, she was finally able to let McGrath stretch her theatrical wings and transport these dancers to a kingdom under the sea. She worked with the elite textile printer Dyenamix to create scales out of tie dye, and tattoos out of mesh.

The fabrics she chose fluttered with the movement of water. Part of the ensemble of hand maidens wore tops with a billowing cape behind it, two separate strips of silk attached to the shoulder and waist seams of the shirt. It hit the air like swimming fins.

Three Drunk Lords stumble-danced on stage to a wobbly jazzy sound, in thick multi-color painted striped suits. Perhaps this pattern will find its way onto Stella’s future runways.

The treacherous servent to the Princess Honorata wore a dark rectangular washed silk cape that danced like ribbon around her body, attached to her fingers. See the sketch:

Now see it in action in this gorgeous video by the New York Times.

The harmony of Paul’s bubbling and expressive orchestral musical movements along with Stella’s movement-focused color-blasted underwater mix of breezy chiffons and body suits creates a truly special environment for the ethereal grace of the NYC Ballet.

Who was there last night? Check the gallery.

She's a vision in Oscar de la Renta. That is all.

is more stunning in person than one ever might think. He is baby-faced yet solid built man. Inside sources tell us that Bon Jovi goes to sleep every night at 7:30 PM and wakes up at 3:30 AM to gym it. Werq.

Even skinnier in person than you might imagine, Sarah Jessica Parker (at close range) stunned in Stella McCartney. Gracious she was, and honored to be walking in on the heels of Paul and Stella themselves.

Naomi Watts, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Seinfeld in and with Stella McCartney.

Arriving with Sarah Jessica Parker was Candace Bushnell, without whom we would never have had Carrie, Charlotte, Sam and Miranda in our lives, and also wouldn't have so much trouble getting rid of the continuing movie versions of them.

is only slightly more terrifying than Jack Donaghy. This formidable actor did not miss the opportunity to see Paul's work with the ballet.

looks delighted to be taking the ballet in with his wife, Ricky. There was no need to ask what she was wearing.

our favorite candy girl, and also daughter of Ralph Lauren, was present to witness the work of another power father-daughter combination. Any potential Lauren-Lauren collabs in the future?

contributing editor to Elle Décor and gal about town wore this beaded column piece. With motifs from the world over, this dress stunned. She moved too quickly to catch the designer, but you should see it in its glory.

stunning artist steals the room in Giambatista Valli.

a principle in the New York City Ballet dazzled in a nude Stella McCartney.

the Ballet Master in Chief and his wife share a beautiful moment in the entranceway to Lincoln Center. Martins introduced the ballet with a toast to Paul; a tradition started by the former ballet master George Balanchine, who toasted the likes of Tchaikovsky with a shot of vodka. In honor of Paul McCartney, however, Martins toasted with a cup of English tea.

Taken with a shaky hand at approximately 4 feet's distance, Paul McCartney looks positively giddy with his fiance, Nancy Shevell. Not used to seeing his own work from the audience's view, he was, "extremely excited to sit back and watch the finished production in the knowledge that my work has been done and that I have had such an enjoyable time doing it".

finally gets to see her work in its fullest life. Big congrats to a beautiful feat.

As I sashayed down the red carpet, my mind skipped from the photographers' flashes, to those people who would also be traversing that very stretch of rug. Stella McCartney, of whose visionary costumes I would be soon be in awe, and Sir Paul McCartney, whose life is a tribute to the greatness of man and music. And that is how I got in to snap close photos of the fabulocity that trickled in after me.

Paul McCartney embraces Peter Martins, the ballet's brilliant choreographer. Martins asked Macca if he'd write something for the ballet to benefit the School of American Ballet. From that moment, the two worked closely to bring the vision to fruition.

examines a Terra Punk - one of the "baddies" as Sir Paul calls them - in full costume by Stella McCartney - tattoo pattern over nude mesh.

Paul McCartney takes center stage with Peter Martins and prima ballerina Sara Mearns at the first curtain call of Ocean's Kingdom.

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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.

Sam‘s Faves

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- Ralph Lauren: “For the ostrich feather boas.”

- Diane von Furstenberg: For handing out little American flags in honor of 9/11 and for making an outfit that anyone could wear.

- Prabal Gurung: “For using one print 100 ways, and also for clever cutouts.”

- 3.1 Phillip Lim: ”For his tasty sherbert color palette.”

- The Row: “For dressing the old ladies that the Olsen twins were born to be.”

Julianna Margulies in Armani Privé - I almost fell over when Julianna walked up the stairs to accept her Emmy last night wearing this stunning white gown. I immediately knew the structured bodice was Armani Privé -  you can’t go wrong wearing it on the red carpet.

Filling in the cut outs, Rucci frames the form in sheer workings. Chado Ralph Rucci

Give us those giant shoulders and we're happy, but that skirt layering kicks it up. Sally Lapointe

Business sheers take it back and forward decades. Thom Browne

Take it to the plastics, this sheer will hit the beach. Cynthia Rowley

Ocean sheer up top sets a scene for the trailing print to tell. Peter Som

Cut out are supplemented with a Wang size mesh. Faster by Mark Fast

Loose knit mesh shrouds the body in sportswear. Just make sure your pockets are clean and tidy. Alexander Wang

Take this look clear across to neons. It's how you catch it from a distance. Rebecca Minkoff

Full length hollow striation lace becomes new world basic layering. Theysken's Therrorist

Cascading reds in layers of mesh glimmers slightly translucent. Oscar de la Renta

Shiny sheer uses metallics to cover up. Philosophy

Maximizing the use of white space, Calvin remains minimal. Calvin Klein

Shimmering sheer, this dress sees and feels in water. Marc Jacobs

The CFDA celebrates its half centennial next year and is launching its “Stars of American Fashion” endowment drive. In an effort to raise $2.5 million, the CFDA is selling 50 stars at $50,000 a pop to designers, who will then personalize their star before it ends up on a special American flag.

28 designers have bought stars so far, including Tom Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Oscar de la Renta and Vera Wang. [WWD]

Diane von Furstenberg: ”That’s her opinion. She is entitled. She has a voice, she uses her voice. I have a voice. All I will say is that I work very hard, and I do the best I can. I hope she comes to the show and I hope she likes the show.”

Michael Kors: ”People can make their decision as to what turns them on and what thrills them, and what doesn’t. It’s like shopping.”

Oscar de la Renta: ”It bothers me because I love my industry, and I love fashion. I think fashion is something of beauty and it really makes me mad when someone writes about fashion in a bitter way.”

Vera Wang: ”We actually employ a lot of people, and we try to support our industry, and we do pay for things. We’re doing our best to be honorable and support our industry. If those things don’t stand for something, I don’t really know what does.” [WWD]

There can only be one explanation for such a dream….

I won a trip to COACHELLA 2012!!! Here’s how:

Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Diana’s granddaughter-in-law, directed the film Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel, debuting at the Venice Film Festival September 3rd, as well as wrote the similarly-titled coffee-table book, which hits bookstores October 1st.

Featuring contributions from everyone and their mother, including Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Hubert de Givenchy, Diane von Furstenberg, Richard Avedon, Anjelica Huston and Ali McGraw*, the film is Immordino Vreeland’s first:”As soon as I started research for the book, I said to myself, ‘I should be working on a documentary.’”

While Kurt Hummel is the class fashionisto in Commes des Garçons, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and so many more of our faves, Chris Colfer admits to not being able to pronounce half the designers’ names. In high school, he shopped at Target (jeez, not even Tar-ghey), though now he supposes, “Maybe if I dressed better I wouldn’t have had such a hard time in school.”

Moises is particularly enthusiastic about the environmental aspect of Moises Oscar. “My site will shed light on NPOs, nature and conservation, and eco-fashion,” he told Interview.

Now, it is as yet undetermined whether Oscar de la Renta will find a space for his own wares on moisesoscar.com, but seeing as he’s in the name, it somehow seems unavoidable. And we wouldn’t be sad – the father-son thing is kind of adorable.

What could be colorful enough to honor Antoni Gaudi’s “Dragon” in Barcelona, Spain?

Photo: Superstock

Fresh on the fashion scene, Emma poses for the October 2008 issue of Vogue Italia.

Photo: StyleFrizz

arrives at the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2010 Show at Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground during London Fashion Week on September 22, 2009 in London, England.

attends Jason Sudekis' MTV Movie Awards After Party presented by Yoostar at Soho House on June 5, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

- Diva and pioneering androgyne Annie Lennox is getting a fashion retrospective at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. I hope patrons have to literally walk on broken glass throughout the exhibit. [Style.com]

Laugh it up, Radcliffe, you’re next.

- Emma Watson continues to be perfect while showing that rarity among Hollywood actresses — genuine emotion — at the premiere of the 300th and last Harry Potter film. And she did it in Oscar de la Renta. Atta girl, steal my heart. [Jezebel]

- Also on the heart-stealing perfect superhighway is male super Jon Kortajarena who seriously hoofs it up  in the new ad for Kokorico, the latest Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance. [Oh La La Mag]

- Lady Gaga , a self-proclaimed “show with no intermission,” doesn’t speak German, but she can if you like. Either way, she’ll make as much sense as her recent column in V — a missive on reality versus fantasy. Short version, there is — surprisingly —  no line. [V Magazine]

- And the bride wore…TOMS? [Refinery29]

- Speaking of random ideas with little to no reasoning, Cedric the Entertainer is starting his own line of hats called, ingeniously enough, Who Ced?

- Megan Fox just can’t catch a break these days. After being replaced by professional stunner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in the latest Transformers movie, she’s now been replaced by professional panty-wearer Rihanna as the face of Emporio Armani underwear. Sidebar, way to class up the brand, Armani. [Fashion Week Daily]

This dress was purchased at a Goodwill somewhere in Connecticut for $4. Don’t be too jealous of the tropical fish motif because you too can find something (almost) just as nice.

1. Shoes are key when dressing up a muumuu. Make sure you’re adding at least three inches to your height. Choose something colorful and statement-making like these Elie Tahari Nyla Sandals.

2. A very expensive bag is a must when rocking a shapeless frock. People may snicker at your frugal threads until they see this Miu Miu Top Handle Bag. Your savvy, impeccable taste will shut them up immediately.

3. There’s nothing like a red bandana for summer, especially to accentuate the breezy aura of your look. No one will dare ask questions about your thrifted outfit when wearing the Boss Lady Bandana around a regal hairstyle such as the beehive or high bun.

4. What’s a day without gold? Add a little bling bling to your vintage cotton threads with these Oscar de la Renta 24-karat Cabochon Earrings. The extra flash is necessary, especially for formal occasions.

5. Chunky bangles channel your bohemian vintage insides while staying on top of the fashion game. A mix of stones, metal and wood like these Aldo Galluzzi Bangles are interchangeable with tons of colors and patterns.

6. A killer pair of retro sunglasses like the Linda Farrow Luxe Retro Style Sunglasses are KEY to accomplishing an appropriate muumuu look. They say “I don’t give a f*ck” so you don’t have to.

Tell me, what is your favorite muumuu and how do you jazz it up? Let me know in the comments or @CrystlMeatballs.

I’m Lauren, your resident NYC dweller, crazed shopaholic and blogger from Diary of a Fashion Addict.com. Join me as we explore this week’s best online sample sales, NYC street deals, exclusive discount codes from your favorite designers and more. Like what you see and want more of it?! Check back with us every Tuesday, and visit my blog www.diaryofafashionaddict.com for even more sales, shopping tips and style inspiration.

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Sale on Sale:

Just yesterday, Net-A-Porter launched their International Spring sale with up to 70% off! I shouldn’t have to say more…. But I will:

Marchesa, Lavin & Alexander McQueen evening gowns, Herve Leger bandage dresses, Roberto Cavalli serpent jewelry, Alaia waist cinchers, Jil Sander “Market” bags, Miu Miu clutches and wooden platforms, Nancy Gonzalez crocodile iPad cases, Helmut Lang leather & shearling…. should I go on????

Real Life NY Sample Sale:

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Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein & Ralph Lauren had a baby, and they named him Simon Spurr. 2010 CDFA Menswear award nominee and winner of the Vogue Fund award- you know this guy has some serious English chops.

Ladies- tell your boyfriends, tell your dads, spread the news… the Spring collections are on super deep discount from his 2011 ready-to-wear line Simon Spurr and his denim collection Spurr. #FOMO

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Despite a solid showing from the monochrome palette, orange stole the spotlight this year. Bottega Veneta, Phillip Lim and Dianne von Furstenberg were just a few who made a statement with solid, orange pieces in their collections. And orange you glad they did? I, for one, can’t wait to add this pop of color to my wardrobe!

Top left: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Top right: DVF, Bottom left: Bottega Veneta, Bottom right: McQ

Nima Taherzadeh

With a new color palette came a more “sporty,” laid-back group of collections. Many collections featured swimwear for the first time this year, and Michael Kors, Herve Ledger, Donna Karan, and McQ took the swimwear analogy one step further. That’s right, dear readers, we’re talking about “scuba-influenced silhouettes” (Style.com).  Take a look at these neon delights and tell us what you think.

Top left: Michael Kors, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Right: McQ

Notable themes on the runway were represented by Max Azria (“a city-inspired undercurrent with a feminine ease”) and Dianne von Furstenberg (a collection of “matchy/clashy prints”). This year there was a general trend towards more urban, jet-setter style in the collections.

Marc by Marc Jacobs and Missoni both included the “emerging must-have” that is the pajama suit in their collections.  This colorful, loose pant was represented in more subdued tones in numerous other collections, and retained its characteristic exaggerated length in all. Petite girls everywhere, ready your platforms!

Top left: Louis Vuitton, Top right: Jason Wu, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Missoni

On the other side of the pant spectrum, above-the-ankle, straight-leg cigarette pants were also popular with the likes of Helmut Lang, Monique Lhuillier and Elie Tahari featuring them in their collections. I’d like one in every color, please.

Top left: YSL, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Elie Tahari, Bottom right: Helmut Lang

Of course, to my delight, leather separates were also popular with quite a few designers this year, including Derek Lam, Thakoon and Jason Wu, who featured leather skirts, shorts, and pants. Calvin Klein and others were also fans of thin leather belts, sending a clear message: when in doubt – belt it!

Top left: Helmut Lang, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: YSL, Bottom right: Thakoon

Perhaps to balance this blast of color and print (and leather, oh my!), the resort collections were significantly more buttoned up this year – and I mean that literally. The runway was up to its proverbial neck in collared shirts and high necklines this season.

Top left: Jason Wu, Top right: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Marc Jacobs, Bottom right: Carolina Hererra

In particular, the boat neck was an popular look for both separates and dresses, with Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton, Max Azria and a plethora of other designers featuring the look.

Top left: Max Azria, Top right: Derek Lam, Bottom left: Donna Karan, Bottom right: Jason Wu

Outerwear took on a boxy silhouette, and squared-off coats were popular with Louis Vuitton, Rachel Roy and others. Oscar de la Renta fittingly featured the silhouette in his Cubism-inspired collection.

Top left: Rachel Roy, Top right: Oscar de la Renta, Bottom left: Naeem Kahn, Bottom right: Monique Lhuillier

Honorable mentions go out to A-line skirts (Jason Wu, Louis Vuitton) and lace (Monique Lhuillier), both trends popping up here and there on the runway this year – always good staples to have in your closet.

Top left: Monique Lhuillier, Bottom left: Louis Vuitton, Top Right: Louis Vuitton, Botom right: Jason Wu

Will you be wearing any of these looks on your next getaway?

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Floral
Dolce&Gabbana ‘Rose the One’ Eau de Parfum $75 – Feminine with the elegance of the Italian lifestyle, this timeless fragrance features notes of geranium, lily, peony and, of course, rose.

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb La Vie En Rose Eau de Toilette $80 – Lily of the Valley, freesia and Centifolia rose will seduce in this sophisticated and crisp scent.

Chloe Chloe Eau de Parfum $100 – A Neiman Marcus beauty finalist for spring 2011, peony, freesia and magnolia evoke the Chloe woman – chic, cool and confident.

Fruity
Nina Ricci Nina Eau de Toilette Spray $57 – Enchant with red toffee apple and apple tree wood notes in this tempting feminine fragrance.

Dior Dior Addict 2 Eau de Toilette Spray $69 – Glamorous and free-spirited, pineapple, watermelon and orange are combined with subtle floral notes to create this energetic scent.

Citrus
Estée Lauder Tuscany Per Donna Eau de Parfum Spray $68 – Evoking visions of the Italian countryside, this perfume is bursting with notes of citrus and Mediterranean herbs.

Oscar de la Renta Oscar Citrus Eau De Toilette Spray $50 – Notes of orange and grapefruit enliven the senses in this modern, sensual fragrance.

Fresh Hesperides Eau De Parfum Spray $92 – Italian lemon, orange and grapefruit notes combine in this rich, long-lasting summer scent.

Spicy
Estée Lauder Cinnabar Collection Eau De Parfum Spray $60 – Clove, sandalwood and jasmine are the highlights of this spicy, classic fragrance.

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Cristal De Musc Eau De Toilette Spray $60 – White and powdery musk are combined with yellow hibiscus and orange blossom notes for a dreamy and refreshing scent.

What is your favorite summer fragrance? Tell us in the comments below and you could win a bottle from our beauty wall.

Anthony’s “claim to fame” is apparently that he was “born the same day “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” by the Beatles, was released in the U.S.” Obviously Weiner was on a fast track to romance at an early age. He’s a Virgo, ladies.

Weiner describes his ideal woman as “someone smarter than me,” and judging by the fact that his wife, Huma Abedin is not only Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s top aide, but also hasn’t been caught sending crotch shots across the internet, it looks like Weiner hit the jackpot. Let’s hope Huma’s description of her ideal man was “someone more stupid than me.”

Oh, did we mention Huma is gorgeous and has great fashion sense? That’s an Oscar de la Renta weddng dress.

Thrillingly, Weiner would like to spend his days off trying on expensive clothes he can’t afford. Finally, something we have in common. If you want to try on some clothes you can afford, and that are also topically hilarious, check out some of these witty “Weinergate” items from Mogulite.

In case anyone is wondering, my favorite cartoon character is Anthony Weiner…for obvious reasons.

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- Grace Coddington‘s 70th birthday was a who’s who of fashion royalty, with a guest list including Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, Naomi Campbell, Oscar de la Renta, Calvin Klein, Annie Leibovitz,  Helmut Lang, André Leon Talley, Liya Kebede, Karen Elson, Stefano Pilati, Hamish Bowles, Karlie Kloss, Nicolas Ghesquière, Bruce Weber, Patrick Demarchelier, Vera Wang, Edward Enninful, Riccardo Tisci, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez from Proenza Schouler and Laura and Kate Mulleavy from Rodarte. Twas clearly a magical night, as evidenced by this photo of Anna having what appears to be…a good time:

There but for the Grace of Coddington go I. [Styleite]

- Another image has “leaked” from Beyoncé‘s video shoot — either B has awful security or we’re just the pawns in her little chess game of pop supremacy…either way I couldn’t care less because she’s wearing Alexander McQueen. [Red Carpet Fashion Awards]

Over breakfast in his store on Madison Avenue, Oscar de la Renta himself introduced us to Esprit d’Oscar, and told us a bit about its creation.

He has garnered a prestigious team of motivated modern women, including his daughter, who helped him to create this fragrance that allows his original scent to transcend time and evolve.

“Today we are dealing with a very different consumer since the time I’ve been working in fashion. Never ever in the history of time has a woman been so in control of her destiny as she is today. And a woman knows exactly what she wants. There has never been a better time for a woman to fulfill her aspirations.”

The design of the bottle stemmed from his first encounters with fragrance making, and is very sentimental for him. It also contains a floral shape like the original Oscar bottle.

“The cap is a flower, not a specific flower, but the image of a flower with a dewdrop. When I was little I didn’t know how perfumes were made. How does one extract the smell from a flower? Well getting up in the morning and looking at the dewdrops, I thought that perhaps if you could collect the dewdrops from the flowers, you could make perfume.”

Expect nothing less than pure elegance. It is crisp, with a hint of citrus that lingers over essences of clean linen and jasmine.

As Oscar de la Renta took my hand and inhaled the scent of his own fragrance on my skin, my body turned to mush, and I realized once again that he is the most elegant man on the planet.