Kimora Lee Simmons Brings a Phat Cuteness

When we saw Kimora Lee Simmons at the Patrick McMullan Interview Party in February she was already pregnant and looked gorgeous in her beige dress with beau Djimon Hounsou in her arms. They are the happiest/cute celebrity couple we ever met.

The cuteness doesn’t stop there! Kimora has been seen in Beverly Hills last week wearing a black T-shirt bearing the Baby Phat logo with an arrow pointing to her bump.

The idea is so cute that we guess that all the girls would want it, even the ones that are not pregnant.

The T-shirt will be sold on Kimora’s site, babyphat.com, retailing for $44.

Chloe Sevigny – C Magazine

NFL’s Tom Brady marries model Gisele Bundchen

LOS ANGELES, California — Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen married National Football League star Tom Brady Thursday in an “intimate” sunset ceremony, US Weekly magazine reported on its Web site.

The two had dated since 2006.

The bride wore a Dolce & Gabbana gown. Her three dogs, which attended the ceremony, wore matching Dolce & Gabbana floral lace collars, the Web site said.

Bundchen, 28, is the highest-paid model in the world, the business Web site Forbes.com reported last year.

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady Say “I Do!” [Us Weekly]
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen weds American football player in secret ceremony [Daily Mail]

Madonna’s W Mag With Jesus Luz Is Out!

Long time Madonna’s friend Steven Klein shot the queen in Rio de Janeiro with those hot male models . Madonna wears a number of fabulous black frocks, including an especially body-hugging number designed by Victoria Beckham. Meanwhile, Jesus Luz, her maybe boyfriend, wears nothing, or practically nothing. Also, they make out. Get a cigarette ready and have a look-see. [W via Jezebel]

Jesus and the Queen have been spoted recently in nyc, madonna wearing a Louis Vuitton Graffiti Speedy.

So are these two an item?

Diane Von Furstenberg Play the Cover Girl!

Diane von Furstenberg is somewhat embarrassed about wearing fishnets on the cover of Purple. Pshaw! We all should look so good at… whateverthehell age she is. Be the Woman you wanna be! Diane those legs are…

inside DVF

Julia Restoin Roitfeld In Spring 2009 Mango Campaign

After  Tom Ford and Gap, Julia Restoin Roitfeld is taking the fashion world by storm by starring in the Spring 09 Mango campaign alongside her brother, Vladimir. Mango is designed by Monica Cruise.

Designers Heart Barack Obama

 

 

 

NEW YORK — President-elect Barack Obama continues to be a source of inspiration for designers.

With next week’s presidential inauguration shaping up to be one of the most anticipated national events in recent memory, more than 10 American designers have created official merchandise to support the festivities as part of the “Runway to Change” initiative. 

The new collectible pieces include tote bags by Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch; T-shirts by Zac Posen, Donna Karan, Juicy Couture, Narciso Rodriguez, Derek Lam, Rachel Roy, Gerald Matthews and House of Deréon, and a scarf by Alexander Wang. 

The “Runway to Change” initiative launched during Obama’s campaign featured special merchandise by more than 25 designers to benefit the campaign. “It was a big success, and got a lot of positive feedback from designers and also the general public,” Presidential Inaugural Committee spokesman Brent Colburn told WWD. “Heading into the inauguration, we thought it would be a wonderful thing to incorporate the talent of some of these designers in the inaugural celebration. We reached out to them, and asked them to participate in this collection.”

Proceeds from the sale of the items will support the costs of the inauguration, which are expected to be in the same region as the $45 million 2005 inauguration. 

“This is the most exciting political moment of my lifetime,” said Zac Posen. 

Tory Burch added, “President-elect Obama is an incredibly inspirational leader. I am excited to see the direction he and his team will take our country in the coming years, and look forward to supporting them in every way I can.”

Among the pieces is a printed DVF natural cotton canvas tote for $70, featuring a heart, the word “Obama” and terms such as integrity, intelligence and passion in the designer’s script. Rachel Roy, meanwhile, created a gray T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “I [heart] my president” for $45. “When designing the T-shirt for the inauguration I wanted the simple yet concise slogan — ‘I love my president’ — to convey the faith we have in Obama to bring about the change he represents,” she said. 

Donna Karan’s Urban Zen T-shirt, meanwhile, is printed with the words “Inspire Change.” 

“I was hoping this could be a communication tool that would connect people to inspire change,” Karan said. “It’s everyone’s responsibility to access their resources to call to action.”

The collection is available at the Presidential Inaugural Store at 625 E Street Northwest in Washington through Jan. 21. It will also be available at pic2009.inauguralcollectibles.com through February.

Courtesy: WWD

Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Launch Party

Louis Vuitton’s Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Launch Party was the place to be on January 9th. Fashionistas from all over descended on the SoHo boutique, from the upper echelons of the Upper East Side to the gritty streets frequented be many a fedora-wearing LES hipster. The Sprouse Party was divided into two parties: The über-exclusive SoHo Boutique fête and the more casual relaxed Dietch Museum gala. If you received the “Rose” coloured invitation, you were welcome to rub elbows with celebs like as Molly Sims and Brooke Shields at the SoHo boutique. If you were like us, you received the “Neon Green” invitation that got you access to the Deitch Museum party.

Once we arrived there was drama at the door. Turns out one of our entourage members forgot to RSVP to Louis Vuitton. Rather than go Donatella Versace crazy with fear that we were not all going to get in, one of us was able to talk to one the sweet PR girls at the entrance and resolve any discrepancies.  The $20 helped too (just kidding!).

Off through the doors we all went, trotting in our casual chic wear (as was required per the invitation) : a little H&M top here, a little LV handbag there, some Louboutins shoes down below, all topped off with a vintage McQueen peacoat I snagged from  a past sample sale find. My look was as street as could be but alas, not chic enough to make it to Page 6 (cue the teardrops).

Inside, it was a cornucopia of a Who’s Who in Fashion: Linda Fargo (Bergdorf and Goodman), Arlenis Sosa (Model), Agnyess Deyn (Model), Marc Jacobs and hubby Lorenzo Martone (if you have to ask, you’re on the wrong site), Pietro Beccari and Wife (CFO, LVMH), Yves Carcelle (CEO, LVMH), Patrick McDonald (Lifestyle Editor), Leigh Lezark (Socialite, Fashionista), Debbie Harry (Blondie), and many many more. In fact, there were more fashionistas, stylistas, celebistas (?) than one could count. Oh, and there was lovely artwork too! Who am I kidding: just like for fashion week, we attend less and less for the shows and more and more to be in the presence of celebs in the frontrow.

After taking a tour of the museum and 10+ glasses of champagne later, we knew it was time the StyleRumor entourage get on to the best part of the evening: the concert at the Bowery Ballroom. A mad dash to the coat check at the entrance and quick smoke outside, and we were on our way to seeing Debbie Harry belt out a couple songs in her full 50-60 year old glory. Whilst taking a quick drag outside, we noticed Phillip Blond behind the velvet ropes having a hard time getting into the Deitch. Turns out s/he’s (it?) has had enough plastic surgery done to actually make that him into a really fine she. The PR girls finally figured out the snafu and let him and his boyfriend in but by then everyone was leaving.

We jetted to find a free special Sprouse cab, hired to shuttle guests to the Bowery Ballroom. You could spot one a mile away just by looking for the Sprouse flower advertisement on the roof of the cab. With each cab filled, we spotted a semi free one down the block, waiting in front of a red light by Canal Street. We raced to the car, yanked open the doors and jumped right in all before one could say Balenciaga. As I sat in the front, I turned my head to see who the other two passengers in the car were and also to apologize to them for high jacking the extra free space.

Lo and behold, and to my amazement, I saw a familiar face in the eyes of one of the passengers sitting behind me. I queried him:

Myself: “Sorry about stealing your cab. That said, I know you from someplace, but I don’t know where.”

Mr. X: “Nope you probably don’t know me. I’m almost certain of it.”

Myself: “Nope, I do, I just can’t put my finger on it.”

Mr. X: ” Well, maybe you might see some family semblance between myself and Sprouse. You see, I’m James Sprouse, Stephen Sprouse’s cousin.”

Myself: Jaw drops. Eyes bug out. Q&A begins.

And let me add, that James Sprouse is one fine individual. Both he and his colleague hail from Wisconsin and Maine. Their demeanors were laid back, relaxed and overall extremely friendly, In fact, his kindness and eloquence was humbling whilst I asked my many pointed questions about Stephen Sprouse and how he grew to know him.

James painted a symphonic image of Sprouse’s many artistic influences whilst growing up. A key story he mentioned, which he wasn’t certain if Padilha’s book picked up, was Sprouse being influenced by James’ father, Stephen’s uncle. James’ father used to host the Sprouse cousins at their family home in Maine during the summer. It was at the time, while Stephen was still becoming the man we all grew to love and know, that James’ father used to draw pictures on the kids’ arms. Stephen readily enjoyed it, graffiting his arms with artwork, his name and anything that came to mind. It may be that that single family memory spurred the exuberant artistic creations that the art and fashion world have come to love today.

Our time conversing  flowed like a smooth river on a hazy summer, despite the nasty cold weather outside the cab. When we arrived to the Bowery Ballroom, we stretched out legs and headed to the door as an ensemble. Whilst at the door, we noticed that they had already closed the entrance because too many folks were already inside. A LV PR girl came to us and directed our group to form a line behind the other revelers.

I shook my head in dismay, thinking “Geez, do you know who we’re with?”

I went back to the PR rep, poked her and said “Hi! I’m with James Sprouse, Stephen Sprouse’s cousin. Can we just go in?”

And instantaneously, like a deer staring into a pair of Mercedes Benz highbeamers, she excused herself, told us to wait and came shortly back to scoot us past the guard. As we coat checked our gear and headed into the Ballroom, we were dazzled by the amazing array of Louis Vuitton graffiti lining the entrance. After chatting up some more with Sprouse, we began to mingle with the guests on the dancefloor. Shortly after our arrival, we spotted Erin Wasson walking into the dance area, equally mesmerized by the glowing backdrop screen overlooking the stage area.

After sipping a quick Champagne + Chambord (you know how Mama likes it) we were immediately overwhelmed by the fanfare over Debbie Harry’s arrival on stage. In classic 90’s kitsch leotard & spandex gear with a Louis Vuitton Graffiti Bracelet ($1250+ USD, so save your pennies) Debbie began churning through Blondie classics such as “Call Me”, “Heart of Glass”, “One Way or Another” and more. Cute that at one point she said she could “Do this all night”. That was was said at song 4 of 5. Off-stage shortly thereafter she went and the crowd went back to its raucous self.

We cruised the upstairs and downstairs levels, dancing with other models and spotting the cute Louis Vuitton Graffiti T-shirt guys taking pics of the crowd (see below). Using a Polaroid insta-printer, folks could have their party pics digitally printed on the back of a Sprouse card. Cute!

We greeted Donna Karen, who came and left pretty late in the evening. In fact, I think Mama Karen was just there to pick up her daughter Gabrielle. She looked ravishing in her winter frock with a lovely lapis coloured scarf-throw. Towards the late evening we needed a drag but noticed that Erin Watson inaugurated the stage the new designated smoking area. We caught an awesome photo of her right before we lit up our old friend, Marlboro.

The night was getting old, and after seeing Niarchos Stavros do his Greek rendition of dirty dancing, we decided it was time to hit the hay. Unlike most of the other folks at the party, we actually have to get up at 9am to go to work. Alas, if only we had “I-go-to-work-at-5pm-because-I’m-Whitney-Port-and-I’m-in-The-City” lifestyle.

Party pics and more below. Enjoy !

Madonna for Louis Vuitton By Steven Meisel

Style.com reported earlier this week that the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2009 campaign featuring Madonna has already been shot. It will be in fact shot tomorrow 11/14/08 by Steven Meisel and not by Mert Alas et Marcus Piggott.

The stylist is Marie Amelie Sauve. Marie Amelie Sauve works as a fashion editor for Vogue Paris and is also a consultant for Balenciaga.

Madonna With Chanel Paris Miami Cruise 2009 Killer Heels

Stepping out onto the red carpet for the premiere of her film Filth and Wisdom , Madonna donned a pair of shoes that were right on target. The pop star turned film director flashed a pair of Chanel platform shoes with tiny guns holding up her feet. These Chanel shoes are part of the upcoming Chanel Cruise 2009 Paris Miami Collection.

Karl Lagerfeld was taken with the image of a gun and passed the idea along to shoe designer for the label Laurence Decade, who created the fiery footwear. I’m going to predict Angelina Jolie orders at least 5 pairs of these in varying shades of black–but with bullets .

The 50-year-old singer managed to steal the limelight on the red carpet from the young attendees who included Lindsay Lohan with her Darryl Hannah from Splash hair and a short black dress, sketchy Taylor Momsen and some more young, nubile members of the Gossip Girl gang.

Anti-gun campaigners have denounced Madonna as ‘irresponsible’ and ‘utterly senseless’ for choosing such a design at a time when violent crime involving guns is soaring.

Next Page »