From Runway to Red Carpet

Fashion forward Cameron Diaz sported this Christian Dior dress back in May at the Art Institute Gala in NYC, while John Galliano's model rocked the frock at the Christian Dior 2007 Fall Couture Collection. You tell us, WHO OWNED IT?

Christian Dior's Fashion Accessory Forecast

Like we reported earlier, John Galliano marked his 10th year as the creative helm of iconic fashion house Christian Dior with one of the most extravagant fashion shows in history. The show also marked the 60th anniversary of Dior fashion.

Galliano, who credits painters, fashion illustrators and photographers as his inspiration, brilliantly paired bold colors with exquisite details; not just for his couture dresses, but also for the accessories.

From sky high wedge platforms to straw and feathered hats, Galliano pulled out all the stops to ensure the 60th anniversary of the house of Dior was a moment to remember.

When it comes to fall fashion, its quite obvious the forecast calls for big and bold. Think vivid colors, exquisite details, and extreme elegance.

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Valentino Celebrates 45 Years In Fashion

Fashion guru Valentino put 45 years of experience on display in an exhibition that marked the fashion house’s anniversary. The 36-hour extravaganza began Friday with an exhibition opening at Ara Pacis Museum followed by a dinner at the Temple of Venus, then Saturday's presentation of Valentino's couture collection and a black-tie ball on the grounds of the Villa Borghese. Wow, Italians definitely know how to celebrate in style!

Celebs like Jennifer Hudson, Uma Thurman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Ford, and Elle Macpherson, among others, all flew in to catch Valentino’s Fall couture collection. From the long sequenced black gowns to embroidery and fur with ruffled trims, don’t be surprised if you see all the stars sporting Valentino at this year’s Oscars. It’s that good!

The feathers and ruffles were such a big hit that actresses Sienna Miller and Elizabeth Hurley wore their version to the ball. Designer Tory Burch also opted for a ruffled Valentino gown, which she sported with her latest accessory Lance Armstrong. The two walked into the bash hand in hand so it looks like those hookup rumors were true after all.

Another big trend from Valentino was black and white, which Anne Hathaway and Claire Danes proudly sported. He may be celebrating 45 years in the bizz, but it looks like Valentino isn’t planning on retiring anytime soon.

Kate Moss Loses Agent Provocateur Contract

Age is taking a toll on supermodel Kate Moss.

Last year, budding model Daisy Lowe who was rejected for the Agent Provocateur as Kate Moss was taken in, but this year as Kate’s annual contract expires, Daisy Lowe is being lined up as Kate’s replacement.

With experts saying that Moss is looking tired and gaunt at the age of 33, 18-year-old model Daisy has already completed the fashion shoot for the lingerie brand. The company has not yet made the news public, but they are maintaining that their new model is not a “conventional beauty”.

Kate Moss will suffer a setback of £500,000 as she is replaced by Daisy. Another reason why Moss has lost the contract is her close friendship with store’s owners, Vivienne Westwood’s son Joe Corre and his wife Serena Rees which has now soured because Serena ran off with Paul Simonon, former bassist of rock band The Clash - and the husband of one of Kate’s best friends.

Chicago: Fashion Destination?

Though the city has never been known for its fashion sense, Mayor Richard M. Daley is trying to turn Chicago into a fashion center comparable to greats like New York and Paris.

A New York Times piece yesterday outlined City Hall's efforts over the past two years to force style on a typically unstylish Midwestern city; Daley's methods include funding emerging artists, hosting an annual fashion week, and founding support networks for designers.

Daley's hope is that the funded designers will stay in Chicago after they make it big to keep the burgeoning fashion movement alive.

Though the scene isn't exactly glamorous yet -- and we doubt it will ever compete with New York, Paris, or Milan -- perhaps someday fashion boutiques will be up there on the list of Chicago attractions along with Chicago dogs, Alinea, improv comedy, and deep dish.

In Land of Khakis, A New Focus on High Style [NYT]

'Glamorous' Fergie unstained by new fashion deal

Give it up for our girl, Fergie! The Black Eyed Peas singer and budding solo star isn't about to let an infamous stain on her pants -- um, make that reputation -- prevent her from pocketing a cool $4 million.

That's what she's reportedly getting for her new promotional deal with Candie's, whose products are sold exclusively at Kohl's stores. Apparently, Fergie just isn't earning enough bling from licensing her image and excerpts from her song, "Big Girls Don't Cry," for Candie's current advertising campaign.

Not content to be paid merely to be the celebrity spokeswoman for Candie's line of teen-oriented fashions, shoes and fragrances, Ms. Fergalicious has now struck a lucrative deal to promote those same products -- in the lyrics to her songs. That distinguishes her from such previous Candie's celebrity shills as Hilary Duff, Destiny's Child, the Dixie Chicks and Jenny McCarthy, who apparently didn't realize they could make even more money by writing "original" songs that promote Candie's directly in their lyrics.

"With record sales in decline, you must find novel ways to make money out of the music. The trick is to make the brand part of the song so that it slips down easily rather than chokes the fan," said an apparently straightfaced official for Fergie's record label, Interscope. "Candie's will reach teens, but it has no say over exactly what Fergie will sing, or when. Fans might think she is just singing about candy. But it's got to work in the song. Fergie does not sing jingles."

Jingles, no. But songs that pimp for Candie's? Hey, if the price is right, why not? Then again, if Candie's really wants to clean up, they'd market a special line of "official pre-stained Fergie pants," modeled after the freshly stained pants she wore during Black Eyed Peas' belated San Diego performance at Street Scene 2005 (see accompanying photo).

Given Fergie's lyrical brilliance, we can't wait to hear her ingenious new Candie's-fueled lyrics. That's why we made up some of our own: My lovely Candie's lumps (lumps) / My lovely Candie's lumps (lumps) / In the back and in the front (lumps)

Or how about: Aint nobody rip it like me / F to the E-R-G-I-E / I rock it hardcore for my fly Candie's You go, clothes-whore girl, all the way to the bank.

Pakistan to hold first Fashion Week in November (Pak)

Pakistan will host its first fashion week from November 4th to 8th, according to local media reports.

Designers will get the chance to flaunt their creations in India two months before, with a preview scheduled for September in New Delhi.

Created to help promote the local fashion industry, its creators, and designers for the global fashion market, the high-end fashion event will also be used as an opportunity to further accelerate the efforts to make the Pakistan industry part of the global fashion world.

The so-called Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, running in New Delhi from September 5th to September 9th will showcase Pakistani designers to give international buyers a feel of what the Pakistan Fashion Week will hold.

Karachi-based designer Sonya Battla told the Malaysia Sun that it would give the designers the ideal opportunity to show the subtle but unmistakeable differences between the two nations' fashion senses "which on the surface level may seem similar but in fact have a distinct flavour of their own".

Colin McDowell, one of the world's most renowned fashion commentators, has also been announced as one of the special advisors being taken on to ensure that the Pakistan Fashion Week is a roaring success.

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