- Who else but Ralph Lauren would design the US Olympic and Paralympic teams’ opening and closing ceremony looks? The US Olympic Committee revealed the quintessentially American designer’s vision for the latter yesterday and naturally the only thing missing is a gold medal or two. [WWD, sub req'd]

- Chloë Moretz sports a black bob and a fair amount of cheek in the latest issue of Vogue Russia. [Image Amplified]

- Since Nicki Minaj is hellbent on sucking these days, I’m openly pinning my raptress hopes on Azealia Banks who recently signed with Troy Carter, the manager behind her Monstrosity, Lady Gaga. The bad bitch’s album Broke with Expensive Taste drops in September. [THR]

- Max Azria is being sued for $220 million over some Playboy condoms that sadly never came to fruition in Walmart stores. As if that weren’t enough to warrant a comedic spit-take, the reason behind the condom collapse was allegedly the high level of lead in Walmart’s BCBG clothes. [TMZ]

UPDATE: A spokesperson for Azria states the quotes in the cited TMZ story have been “completely taken out of context, and the allegation regarding lead in BCBG clothing sold at Wal-Mart is completely inaccurate.”

- Hallelujer! The official trailer for Magic Mike — otherwise known as the reason I’ll be locked inside a movie theater for all of summer — has finally surfaced. Check out all the mantastic stripper action below.

Photos: Christopher Hall Photography

1. The Stride What you're thinking: I'm on my way to werq, get out of my way -- oh, look a camera -- I'm giving -- now I'm walking away. What you're doing: Walking slow enough to get in frame and making sure your legs are spread wide enough apart for a dynamic shot.

2. The Editorial Jump What you're thinking: You know I feel so great right now I'm just going to fly everywhere I go today, while still looking relatively motionless. Oh, look a unicorn...gorjuss. What you're doing: Squatting before jumping and giving face at the apex of your jump.

3. The Pensive Jut What you're thinking: I'm deep in thought -- about what, who cares? But I'm looking at the solution to all my problems way off in the distance...and it just winked at me. What you're doing: Hand on hip, other hand at an opposing but complimentary angle with one leg  straight and the other slightly bent.

4. In Repose What you're thinking: Ugh, it's sooooo hard being this glamorous, but I've got to keep it together. Waiter, where's my goddamn cocktail? Oh, there it is...with a Vicodin chaser. Quelle surprise. What you're doing: Staggering your legs, framing your face with your arms, sucking everything in and finding your light.

5. The Stroll What you're thinking: Oh, look! I'm walking again! This is becoming a habit. I'm going about my way, but for some reason everyone around me keeps dying of envy...and I. Love it. What you're doing: Catwalking towards the camera slowly either giving full face to the camera or feigning distraction.

6. The Broken-Down Doll What you're thinking: I haven't eaten in 4 weeks, my coke dealer isn't picking up his phone and if someone doesn't pour something alcoholic in, on or near me, I'm literally going to die. But I look great, right? What you're doing: Weird angles, lots of slouching, while still showing the garment.

7. The Wistful Coo What you're thinking: I'm caught in a violent hurricane of couture but my inner calm -- brought on by years of yoga and a small army of morally-suspect pharmacists -- keeps me the smizing eye of the storm. What you're doing: A slight hunch, a graceful hand and an expression that says you might not really know where you are.

8. The Dynamic Sit What you're thinking: Yes, this is sitting but you know what this isn't: Super Bowl Sunday. So I'm not lounging back with a bowl of goddamn nachos in my lap. Pardon me while I throw this leg up and concentrate on being effortless. What you're doing: Hunching, creating angles with your legs and space with your arms.

9. The Couture Hunch What you're thinking: I'm so thin that to prevent my ribs from caving in on themselves I have to hold them in place. I may have dropped a lung while in mid-hunch, but I dare you to tell from my face. What you're doing: Arms akimbo, you hunch until you're basically doubling over and sucking in everything while splaying your legs out at awkward angles.

10. The Dynamic Stand What you're thinking: Here I am, world! Take a good long look because I just officially shut shit down and own every one of you. You're welcome. What you're doing: Once again, arms akimbo, but a strong stance that is at once seductive and powerful.

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Role Call: Yolanda Sacristan, Spain (seated), Kirstie Clements, Australia (middle), Anaita Adajania, India (back), Christiane Arp, Germany (seated), Angelica Cheung, China (standing), Franca Sozzani, Italy (seated), Mitsuko Watanabe, Japan (standing), Anna Wintour, America (seated), Emmanuelle Alt, France (reclining), Alexandra Shulman, Britain (seated), Victoria Davydova, Russia (standing), Anna Harvey, representing Brazil and Greece (seated), Seda Domanic, Turkey (seated), Myung Hee Lee, Korea (seated), Rosalie Huang, Taiwan (standing), Eva Hughes, Mexico and Latin America (standing), Paula Mateus, Portugal (seated)

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Editors, we salute you.

- Sarah Jessica Parker covers S Moda and the results are…not great. Looks like someone eschewed being Photoshopped — good for you — but that same someone should have ensured they were being lit properly. [Fashion Gone Rogue]

- Reebok has to pay out $25 million to the lazy lard-asses who believed a shoe would tone their lazy lard asses. [WWD, sub req'd]

- Vogue Russia provides a sneak peek at Versace for H&M and it. Is. STUNNSIES. [Refinery 29]

-  Lauren Santo Domingo, referring to Proenza Schouler‘s new fashion film directed by Harmony Korine:  ”I don’t know if anyone can make a crystal meth trailer park seem chic.” I think my good friend, Natasha Lyonne, would beg to differ. [The Cut]

- Scott Schuman, while bragging about how much he makes [$250K] and how big his…audience is, manages to throw in a few jibes against 8-year-old blogging sensation Tavi Gevinson, claiming her success is a “conspiracy” [agreed] and essentially making fun of her for not having a boyfriend. I would say pick on someone your own size but if you’ve ever seen The Sartorialist, you’d realize that Tavi probably has a good inch or two on him. [Fashionista, The Cut]

6. The Broken-Down Doll

What you’re thinking: I haven’t eaten in 4 weeks, my coke dealer isn’t picking up his phone and if someone doesn’t pour something alcoholic in, on or near me, I’m literally going to die. But I look great, right?

What you’re doing: Weird angles, lots of slouching, while still showing the garment.

1. The Stride

What you’re thinking: I’m on my way to werq, get out of my way — oh, look a camera — I’m giving — now I’m walking away.

What you’re doing: Walking slow enough to get in frame and making sure your legs are spread wide enough apart for a dynamic shot.

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Giuseppe Zanotti is doing a collaboration with jewelery designer/Fendi heiress Delfina Delettrez on some seriously fabulous shoes for fall 2010. Says Delettrez, “I have always loved Giuseppe’s shoes and it is wonderful to appear alongside this great master; a truly modern reference for fashion ‘Made in Italy’ in the eyes of those who, like me, appreciate and reward craftsmanship of the highest quality that translates as pure and desirable Luxury”. Luxury with a capital L indeed. The shoes should be available at LuisaViaRoma.com, to quote them, ‘very soon’!

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Was Natasha Poly’s blonde hairstyle not quite your thing? Then how about a different take on the slicked 2010 hair trend courtesy of model Abbey Lee Kershaw?

Entire Article: Read it by clicking Abbey Lee Kershaw before the bob.

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Mariacarla is one of the most in demand models right now. This Italian brunette looks fantastic, no matter what she is wearing.

LINK LOVE:Vogue Russia July 2010 Cover | Mariacarla Boscono

Loving Doutzen in this spread for Vogue Russia, the styling is very fun and her body looks phenomenal. More…

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Naomi Campbell is still on top, showing us that she’s still in shape in the Russian Vogue this month. More inside…

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Runway model turned editorial model Abbey Lee Kershaw takes on another Vogue, shot by famed photog Josh Olins.

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I can’t help but want to cover my body in tattoos after seeing amazing spreads like Alasdair McClellan’s most recent one for Vogue Russia. Featuring the flawless Hannah Holman and the inky Ash Stymest, McClellan certainly knows how to create a jaw-dropping spread.

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Model: Ranya Mordanova

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Hawaiian hottie Tori Praver is on the cover of the upcoming Russian Vogue.

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For the 10th Anniversary of Vogue Russia 31 designers created these Babooshkas that perfectly represent the look of their brand. As im sure you can tell, above if Burberry and Ralph Lauren; below is Yves Saint Laurent and Roberto Cavalli. I have acquired a few of these in my childhood and would love to ad any of these to my collection. Check the source to see the rest of the designers creations.

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Models: Meghan Collison and Karolin Wolter

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: Meghan Collison and Karolin Wolter for Vogue Russia, July 2009

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From these pictures alone, Eolo Perfido proves to have creepy, glamorous, and commercial photography in his repertoire.  He’s worked for Ad Agencies JWT, BBDO, and Saatchi & Saatchi, and has also been featured in Vogue Russia and the New York Times.  I was utterly impressed with Perfido until I saw the last photo…Indiana Jones plays soccer and drinks Pepsi? I don’t even know what’s going on there, but hey, I guess you have to make your money somehow so you can keep taking pictures of little red riding hoods in wolf masks.

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We first saw them on Madonna at the Met Gala, but the Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 bunny-ears are actually not as interesting looking in person as they are on the runway or in editorials, like in the above from Vogue Russia June 09.

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The Louis Vuitton hairpieces worn by Natalia Vodianova in Vogue Russia give this shoot a vintage Playboy/oldschool Madonna feel.  I love her dark eye makeup and these bunny-like bows.  

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GALLERY: SPREAD UM: Natalia Vodianova By Alasdair McLellan

Jason Kibbler shot Jourdan Dunn for Vogue Russia, who displays her versatility in these shots.  From beginning to end, Dunn goes from high society (in Dior), to high jumping (and her legs look gorgeous, I might add).  The only thing I’m not crazy about in this jump is her left wrist…I think the America’s Next Top Model judges would probably agree.

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There might be a lot going on in Vogue Russia’s upcoming spread, but the artist’s studio scene is completely working for me! Shot by Tom Munro, ”Mass Cult” really focuses on the bare essentials, getting down to the skimpy mini cocktails and some lingerie. The editorial really pays tribute to some quite incredible heels as well as some breathtaking jewelry (the massive silver chains anyone!?) But despite the great spread idea, I’m a bit disappointed that you can’t see detailing of the clothes or shoes. Enough with the bottom of shoes and the arms in the way! 

GALLERY: SPREAD UM: “Mass Cult” Vogue Russia May 2009

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Polish modle Magdalena Frackowiak wears Jean Paul Gaultier on the cover of the May 2009 issue of Vogue Russia. Love that the sailor/nautical look never goes out of style, and is brought back every summer. Also find it interesting that the entire cover is in the Russian traditional colors: white (meaning nobility and sincerity), blue (for truthfulness, commitment and purity), and red (which stands for bravery, valor and love).

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In the April issue of Vogue Russia, photographer Matt Irvin brings out the sex appeal in Georgia May Jagger. Most of us think of Lara Stone when the mention of blond hair and gap teeth comes up in conversation, but I think Lara Stone should watch her career with this young fresh starlet on the rise.

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Scandinavian model Charlotte Hoyer starred in a spread for the latest issue of Vogue Russia. Lying in what looks like an adorable, vintage pin-up bathing costume, Hoyer is swimming in a sea of male model bodies. I wish I could see her headpiece better; her entire outfit is completely adorable.

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This recent spread in Vogue Russia takes me to a circus funeral shot in film noir. Even though I can’t read the copy, I love it. It’s amazing to me that every country’s Vogue except America’s has the coolest and most innovative photography and conceptual ideas. What does that tell you Indies? I think it’s time for a big change.

GALLERY:  Shot by Angelo Pennetta for Vogue Russia

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Leo Krumbacher shot doll-like Eva Poloniova for the February 2009 cover of ELLE Russia.

GALLERY: Eva Poloniova for ELLE/em> Russia.

The superhero trend is invading international fashion publications with Naomi Campbell posing as Catwoman in the December 2008 issue of Vogue Russia. The sizzling hot supermodel brings a whole new hotness to Catwoman by posing topless in one of the shots.

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