Thank god Vogue started diving into their Teen Vogue following for some cover models. If I saw another image of Cate Blanchett photoshopped to death I think I’d be forced to burn down a newstand.

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Now let’s not jump to any conclusions here, but the rumors that Anna Wintour leaving the fashion world behind for a career in politics is coming back out of the woodwork. Despite the fact that Vogue denied the rumors, New York Post’s “Page Six” reported that Wintour MIGHT leave Vogue to become President elect Barack Obama’s ambassador to France! When an Obama spokesman was confronted with this rumor, he replied “no comment,” not qualifying it or denying it. As of now, we’ve got a big fat maybe on our hands. Stranger things have happened folks…afterall, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Governor of California. 

For more, check out NY Mag!

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Really loved this Vogue spread from an issue featuring Julia Roberts on the cover and model Nadja Aurmann in a the spread titled “Diary of a Spa”. Makes me miss the good old days of the magazine, you know before Ralph Lauren owned it.

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We’re counting down the days until Barack Obama takes his presidential oath and brings about the “change” he promised our nation. Aside from politicians, economists and haughty businessmen, I am wondering if this notion of change will inspire the backbone behind Vogue magazine. 2008 was a tough year on Vogue with vicious rumors dancing about Anna Wintour and a 9.6% decline in advertisements. It is plain to see that if Vogue wants to mend it’s broken history, they need a new look, a new focus and a new vision. 

Cathy Horyn, fashion journalist and critic for The New York Times, hit the nail on the head when it comes to pinpointing reasons for Vogue’s failure: Editors don’t understand the digital age our world is now living in, the magazine itself hasn’t seen any sort of change in far too long, Vogue features the same old celebrities and the same old models and they fail to give mention to the socialites. 

I know times are hard, but Vogue has simply got to roll with them. Readers want to see fresh ideas and new faces. We want to live vicariously through socialites whose immaculate lives entertain us. We want to stay awake past page 5 for once. It might take a few attempts, but if Vogue is willing to change, I bet 99% of readers are willing to support them.

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Barack Obama, cathy horyn, the new york times, vogue

Anna Wintour has  a new hire to keep her eyes on, Claiborne Swanson (pictured right). She was recently promoted to the position of Anna Wintour’s assistant from her spot as public relations associate at Vouge. The girl has got a huge responsibility on her hands, but the new Emily has already hit the New York circuit, becoming the a feature in New York Magazine and getting snapped by photo hound Patrick McMullen.

Hopefully, she chronicles her adventures like all good assistants should…

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Claiborne Swanson, vogue

After clearing up allegations that Anna Wintour was leaving Vogue proved false, I guess it’s time to refute yet another cold rumor dancing around the fashion industry. Mike & Chris, following a disappointing attempt at a sample sale, was said to be going belly up. Their sales director claimed that this rumor was completely false and the company was merely “restructuring.” Well, it looks like reconstruction was exactly what my friends at Mike & Chris were doing! As of right now, Mike & Chris inked a deal with Green Mochi LLC, which also has partnerships with Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and A.L.C. Basically, Mike & Chris will still be designing with Green Mochi doing all the dirty work with business and finance. Breathe easy, my friends, your favorite leather, blazers, dresses and sweatshirts are here to stay! 

Thanks NY Mag!

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Cynthia Vincent, green mochi, mike & chris, vogue

Finally! A plus-size model story with success, confidence, recognition and a happy ending! If you think back a few years to the runways of Vena Cava, Heatherette and most notably, Jean Paul Gaultier, you’ll probably remember seeing a model that looked a little out of place…a plus size model. Although model Crystal Renn started off as a thin model in the industry, after being told to lose 1/3 of her body fat she threw in the towel. That decision, my friends, has made all the difference. Renn gained 70lbs, putting her back at a normal and healthier body weight, and was re-marked by agents as a plus-size model. Happy, healthy and on scoring editorials in Vogue and Harpers Bazaar. Honestly, what could be better!? I don’t care if Crystal Renn is a size 2 or a size 12, she is the woman that this starving, corrupt modeling industry needs.
 

Thanks Bobble Bee!

READ MORE ABOUT: crystal renn, harper's bazaar, heatherette, Jean Paul Gaultier, Vena Cava, vogue

Okay folks, you can put down the champagne bottles, party hats and noise-makers. The celebration (for most…) was fun while it lasted, but the party is over. It’s pretty safe to say that Anna Wintour is NOT retiring and is NOT being replaced by Carine Roitfeld. We all know that I have a soft spot in my heart for Anna Wintour, so let me help the fashion diva out and provide all of you indies with a few trustworthy sources and put this rumor to rest:

Wintour herself told the New York Observer this morning:

 ”I have no plans to leave American Vogue now or in the foreseeable future.”

Also, while speaking to a panel at the Plaza Hotel (Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter and New Yorker editor David Remnick were present) she revealed that she wasn’t yet “fed-up” with her job:

“My father always said to me that when you get too angry that’s the time to stop. The day I get too angry is the day I take up gardening.” 

Carine Roitfeld, editor for Vogue France and supposed replacement for Wintour spoke to WWD from London and told them:

“I’m very happy at Vogue France.”

Si Newhouse, chairman of Condé Nast, said through a spokesman on Tuesday:

“There’s no truth to it. This is the silliest rumor I ever heard.”

So there you have it. Wintour, Roitfeld and Newhouse all disaffirmed the rumors of Wintour’s retirement and replacement. This is a prime example of why we should ignore non-credible sources and not jump to conclusions. But I did hear that Anna Wintour was pregnant with twins…only kidding… Or am I? No, I’m really just kidding.

Thanks NY Mag!

READ MORE ABOUT: AMerican Vogue, Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, conde nast, david remnick, graydon carter, new york observer, new yorker, si newhouse, vanity fair, vogue, vogue france, wwd

So, Conde Nast is claiming that Anna Wintour is staying with Vogue and that rumors of her exit were greatly exaggerated (aka it’s a big fat lie, good job Gawker).

Personally, I thought this was the greatest news ever for American fashion, which has endured a big kick in the couture recently from international innovators who are making us look like a bunch of celebrity addicted, conservative yahoos.

Well Conde Nast, before you consider keeping Winnie here are some reasons why you should can the Angel in Uniqlo (sorry, the Devil Wears Prada reference is running thin).

1. She’s Expensive. Private cars, comped meals, post-tramatic stress therapy for former assistants. In these lean economic times fresh blood might be the best way to save a couple of bucks and a new face at the helm might just attract new advertisers to your quickly aging magazine.

2. Two Words. Mens Vogue. Men’s Vogue is not only a horrible title since most men who think of reading Vogue already have subscriptions to Butt Pirate Monthly, which already has a massive fashion section, it’s also a horrible idea. Men’s fashion in America is mostly lamish and if we’re already reading Details and GQ for rehashed ideas of what to wear why would we ever be the dude who reads Vogue? Bad job Winnie, very, very bad job.

3. Half as much Andre Leon Tally to Love. You know you’ve been trying to get that fat ass into the gym but the chubby chaser refuses to thin out. Carine Roitfeld is notorious for the scale she keeps in her office and her demands that all employees remain in Vogue. She’ll have him barfing up his lunchtime Mozzarella sticks in no time.

4. Anna Wintour Has Made You The Profitable Laughing Stock of the Fashion Community. Yeah, you make more money from advertisers, but you’ve lost your soul in the process. No one takes your magazine seriously. Vogue is basically an overpriced catalogue for whichever advertiser is willing to line your pockets.  Carine will bring in some fresh ideas and the avid following of youth who flock to French Vogue for actual fashion and not shitty advertiser lined spreads.  Oh wait I forgot about this.

5. Daniel Saynt is Available for Hire. Fuck Carine. Listen Conde Nast, I got this. Seriously, I can take on Vogue in all seriousness. I know fashion and designers and stuff. And you can hire me for about um, 1/2 you’d pay Carine. Seriously. Just do it. Come on. If only for a publicity stunt. You know how many people will freak their shit if you made the announcement. I’d come to work for like one day and then you could fire me and be all like, ha ha we were just kidding, we hired Carine. No. That’s not a good idea? Oh that’s right. You have 12 inch sticks permanently implanted in your asses which prevent you from making jokes. I forgot.

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, French Vogue, vogue

The biggest news of the century!!!

Anna Wintour is out, Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue is in!!!

It’s as if The Devil Wears Prada was some self-fulfilling prophecy, we just got the second greatest news of the year, aside from Barack Obama’s nomination.

Carine is a complete sweetheart (got to meet with her at the Gucci/Madonna party), a fashion icon, and a better dictator than Anna Wintour. Expect scales and all black Yohji Yamamoto to hit the offices of American Vogue pronto.

This is a bit of speculation, but it’s also some of the best news we’ve heard all year. Joysies.

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Barack Obama, Carine Roitfeld, the devil wears prada, vogue, Yohji Yamamoto

Seems like one of the films in competition at the Sundance Film Festival is a contender for the sequel to “The Devil  Wears Prada”.

The A&E documentary is focused on Vogue and Anna Wintour’s preparation of the September 2007 issue of the fashion tome.

I wonder if we’ll get a real dose of the editor-in-chief or a toned down Barbra Walters version.

Guess we’ll just have to wait until the Valentino gowns and Christian Louboutin heels clear before we make any judgments on how this documentary will shape up.

Thanks to WWD for the tip.

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, Devil Wears Prada, vogue

Louis Vuitton and Terry Richardson’s Vogue 09 Calendar is racier than expected…on the other hand, it is Terry Richardson!

Thanks BKRW for the pics

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I don’t care how much I hated it in high school, but geometry is officially my new favorite subject. Thanks to the architectural and angular accessories and head-pieces by Flora McLean in her label House of McLean, fashions of the future are now right at our fingertips. 

It is McLean’s sharp attention to detail that makes her contemporary designs so distinct. When was the last time you saw headwear, constricted out of innovative materials like PVC, Perspex and wood veneer, imitating the famous hairstyles of icons like Elvis? It goes without saying, the bold designs are undoubtedly successful. Having appeared in some big time glossies like Vogue and Elle and on esteemed runways worldwide, House of Flora is on it’s way to mansion quality! 

For more information, please visit House of Flora! 

Thanks JC Report!

READ MORE ABOUT: Elle, Flora McLean, House of Flora, vogue

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The story of the eternal star crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet as seen by the eyes of Annie Leibovitz and Vogue.

Thanks Wicked Halo

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Now don’t jump the gun and start sending in your applications to replace Anna Wintour (sorry folks, that’s my job!) but the queen bee of Vogue may, in fact, be retiring! With her contract at Condé Nast on the verge of expiration, several failing aspects of the Vogue corporation to remedy, lagging sales and an economic collapse just waiting to happen, this may be the perfect opportunity for the 59 year old fashion goddess to call it quits. Let’s face the music, Fashion Rocks is no longer and Men’s Vogue is down to two issues per year…if Wintour doesn’t know how to fix these problems, maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to give someone else a shot. I love you Anna, don’t get me wrong, but let’s get some fresh, young blood in there. Perhaps try this girl named Kirby…I know how you can get in contact with her. 

Oy Viegh! Such news makes me want to watch The Devil Wears Prada! 

Thanks NY Mag! 

READ MORE ABOUT: Anna Wintour, conde nast, Fashion Rocks, men's vogue, the devil wears prada, vogue

Miss. Lively at the CFDA/Vogue Fund Raiser last night.

Blake in last night's episode of Gossip Girl

Blake Lively is the most inconsistent dresser I have seen in a long time. She either looks like a knock out, or she looks not so hot. These two features above are two examples of the not so hot that she was spotted in last night. The outfit from Gossip Girl is unflattering and was much brighter yellow and red on TV. She looked like a slutty McDonald’s worker. I was willing to let that one slide, until I saw these pictures of her at the CFDA/Vogue fundraiser looking like a 45 year old cougar on the prowl. What is that ugly dress. The point of the long printed dress is to look conservative, not like the whore sister of the Quaker Oats guy. I want to know how she can go from looking so good to looking so bad so quickly and frequently. She isn’t even pushing the limits of fashion either. Hey Blake, might be time to start looking for a new stylist.

Thanks to the CW and Just Jared for the images. 

READ MORE ABOUT: Blake Lively, cfda, gossip girl, mcdonalds, Quaker Oats, Serena van der Woodsen, The CW, vogue

There is noting more stunning than December British Vogue’s editorial titled “Unbelievable Fashion.” Leave it up to Nick Knight to capture Lily Donaldson and Jourdan Dunn in an imaginative, dream like pictorial poetry spread. This is an editorial for fashion lovers, dreamers and visionaries. Despite the anything but ready to wear fashions and amazing styling, this editorial seems so natural and effortless. Kudos Vogue, this is brilliant. 

Thanks I Love Lily Donaldson!

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Welcome to the family little one! Karl Lagerfeld is the proud daddy of the Chanel family, having just released Chanel Unlimited, a new line of bags and accessories. From hobos to clutches, maxis to minis to garment bags and more, Chanel Unlimited has every bag imaginable just in time for the holidays. Vogue calls the new line “the perfect balance between form and function,” and are undoubtedly durable with the embossed grey canvas material! What a bundle of joy!

Thanks Vogue!

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RELIEF! After seeing Diddy’s disturbing family spread in October’s L’Uomo Vogue, I was completely relieved to see a family photo not as ostentatiously creepy! Shot by Mario Testino, Natalia Vodianova looks adorable with her two beautiful babies! I’m picking up a Peter Pan meets Wendy, innocent charm sort of vibe! Okay, so the horse is a little scary looking, the kids don’t look too pleased and Natalia looks a tad bit dazed, but admit it, this shot in Vogue is very tastefully done. Celebrity mommies and daddies everywhere…learn from this! 

Thanks Fashionista!

READ MORE ABOUT: BASH, diddy, l'uomo vogue, Mario Testino, natalia vodianova, vogue

My mom always told me “If you have nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything.” Well sorry mom, today is the day I bash the fashion magazine you raised me on. While surfing Vogue’s website, I realized that whoever is in charge of the “Street Chic” section must be scrounging for fashionable city slickers. I know that Vogue has more important things to worry about, but why on earth would the kings and queens of the fashion industry allow websites like The Sartorialist and Face Hunter run circles around them when it comes to scoping out well done street fashion? Rumor has it that The Sartorialist is in charge of Vogue’s “Street Chic,” but if that is the case, he obviously gave Vogue all of the reject shots. Feast your eyes on fashion that is anything but “heroic”: 

I guess this girl threw on everything white in her closet...must have been the day before Labor Day.

Frumpy plaid is chic? I saw her dad wear that shirt yesterday.

Vogue...why would you advocate people who wear high-waisted jeans the WRONG way? She looks like she's going to pick up the kids at soccer, or drop them off at the pool. Take your pick.

Congratulations! You look like every other tourist who visits New York City in the fall!

Wait. So you're telling me that if I wear a raincoat and leggings I'll make an appearance on Vogue.com? Game on!

A t-shirt. A pair of jeans. Some Converse. How is this "Street Chic" worthy?

I can hear "Dueling Banjos" in the background. Yuck.

Sorry Vogue…please don’t let this bash jeopardize my internship application come next fall…please.

READ MORE ABOUT: BASH, Converse, face hunter, the sartorialist, vogue

The recently released spread of Venus and Serena Williams for the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar reminded me why I cancelled my subscription to that magazine. As if seeing a naked and pregnant Britney Spears on the cover a few years back wasn’t scarring enough, now I have to see two overly muscular twins attempt (keyword: attempt) to make tennis seem sexy and fashionable. Sorry ladies, but holding up your dresses and to show some beefy leg doesn’t constitute as worthy of a fashion spread. I wouldn’t even line the birdcage with this awful spread.

Vogue and W, forty. Harper’s Bazaar, love. 

Thanks Popcrunch!

READ MORE ABOUT: BASH, Britney Spears, harper's bazaar, venus and serena williams, vogue, w

Shooting The Hills spinoff entitled The City, Whitney Port, former employee of Kelly Cutrone has transfered under the wing of Diane Von Furstenberg. Though we knew Cutrone wouldn’t be on The City, not many people could come to an answer when propositioned with why. Speaking of the situation, Kelly says

“When I thought about The Hills, when Lisa Love called me at Vogue and when I talked to them, I thought, There has to be a reason why Anna [Wintour]’s doing this. You know? I feel like I maximized that.”

In true diva character, Kelly went on to conclude:

“I also didn’t really feel like it was a great idea to be on a spinoff of a spinoff of a spinoff. I felt like I already rolled the dice.l

Though Cutrone certainly doesnt want to be on a spinoff, if she were to do a show again, she’s sure she wants to own part of it. Control, control, control; she just can’t get enough! The gal has managed to scoop up some advice and best wishes for Diane.

“Your whole Internet system — whenever MTV comes around — is going to go down. So the cameras blow out the Internet system. I told her I thought it would be a fantastic thing for her business.”

READ MORE ABOUT: Dianne Von Furstenberg, Kelly Cutrone, Lisa Love, vogue, whitney port

The Vogue catwalk reports claim that Chanel’s Spring 2009 showing in Paris Fashion Week displayed “no major new trends born or big statements.” Really Vogue? I beg to differ! Check out those awesome two-toned tights! My plans for the weekend were actually to cut my own tights at the knee and layer them with a lighter-colored pair….but these look way classier! I also love the woven pattern aesthetic they give off! I couldn’t find a price estimate on this awesome leg candy, but judging by the $250 tag on older Chanel tights, I’d say be prepared to cough up at least $200. Looks like I’ll have to win the lottery sometime soon. 

Thanks for the photos VOGUE!

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September issue of Paris Vogue, a “Rock Couture” photo shoot featuring Agyness Deyn — shot by David Sims — is all about “masculine” fashion.

Thanks Jezebel

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