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The Blessed: Dita Von Teese

Yesterday Dita Von Teese officially opened the new Harvey Nichols store in Bristol, UK, looking amazing and glamorous in a baby blue Rodarte Fall 2008 dress and gold Christian Louboutin pumps. This woman can do no wrong, she looks gorgeous in anything that has the pleasure to touch her body. Okay, that sounded lesbian like, but seriously, I’m just jealous.

Thanks Fabulousness for the pics

Fashion Quotable

NY Mag asked designers to describe Spring 09 in one word, here are the surprising answers:

“Sweet”

Alexander Wang

“Gnarly”

Derek Lam

“Rigorousruffulous”

Phillip Lim

“Work-in-Progress”

Proenza Schouler

“Earthworks”

Rodare

“Relax”

Peter Som

For the entire list click here

Mortal Combat Meets High Fashion

Women of Mortal Combat, mama’s got a brand new bag…err shoe! Seeing these super sexy shoes from Rodarte made me choke on the pretzel I was eating as I gasped at their beauty and mind-blowing design. The super stiletto heel, dominatrix spikes and polished black leather is everything I could wish for in one pair of footwear. I will never use the term “killer shoes” in the same manner. Santa, make sure these ones don’t tear my stocking.

Thanks Harper’s Bazaar for the photo

Mag Hag: Harper’s Bazaar

The new Harper’s Bazaar features some of the most renowned designers playing out their deepest fantasies, channeling their inner idols, the fun spread is a must-have.  Elbaz of Lanvin is working the Hollywood producer. Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, Donna Karan, Donatella Versace, Alessandra Facchinetti, Giorgio Armani, Alber Elbaz, Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy and Roberto Cavalli were all asked to get into character as something other than a designer.

The men took to the silver screen for inspiration, while others channeled forces of nature, animals and royalty. Armani played the role of Fred Astaire, Kors took on James Stewart’s L.B. Jeffries character from Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, Elbaz reinvented himself as a Hollywood producer with James Bond flair and Cavalli went Gone with the Wind as Rhett Butler; he was shot embracing Coca Rocha as Scarlett O’Hara.

Thanks Fashion Week Daily

Rodarte Named as Swiss Textiles Award Finalists

Finalists for the 9th annual Swiss Textiles Award have been announced, and this year, a CFDA stalwart is a contender. Rodarte’s Kate and Laura Mulleavy are among the six finalists for the prize, a reward made all the sweeter by its well-performing currency. This marks only the second time an American designer has been named a finalist. British designers Richard Nicoll, Louise Goldin, Jean-Pierre Braganza are also finalists, as are Toga of Japan and Cathy Pill of Belgium.

Keep reading on Fashion Week Daily.

CFDA 2008/Vogue Fashion Fund Contenders

Oscar de la Renta Presenting the award to Proenza Schouler

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has announced this year’s 10 contenders for the $200,000 award, which bestows $50,000 for each of two runners-up. Finalists include Albert Q. Swanepoel of Albertus Quartus, Alejandro Ingelmo, indie fave Alexander Wang, Irene Neuwirth, Jason Wu, Juan Carlos Obando, Swaim and Christina Hutson of Obedient Sons and Daughters, John Patrick of Organic, Richard Chai, and Lisa Mayock & Sophie  Buhai of Vena Cava, who were finalists last year as well.

Since its inception in 2003, the program has awarded over $1,000,000 to help build brands like Doo.Ri, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler (above), Rodarte, Thakoon, Thom Browne and Trovata. The awards will be presented on November 17 at a private dinner in New York.

Really excited about this, crossing our fingers that we may get invited to the dinner…