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Prepare to get bejeweled in the spirit of your favorite Downton Abbey character – a line of baubles based on the PBS series will be in stores soon.
Knockout Licensing has struck a deal with 1928 Jewelry Co. for the official Downton Abbey jewelry line, which will include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, rings, and hair jewelry for women, as well as cufflinks for the Matthew Crawley in your life.
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“Hi, I’m Betsey Johnson, and I design clothes.”
Legendary designer Betsey Johnson uses that simple sound bite — rather understated for such a larger-than-life lady — to launch the first episode of her eponymous reality show XOX Betsey Johnson, an inside look at the reboot of Johnson’s once-hot brand now under the purview of mega shoe company Steve Madden, which took ownership after Johnson’s 65-store company went bankrupt in 2012.
At the outset of the show, Johnson’s new team at Steve Madden outlines a three-point plan for her business relaunch: 1) Let the world know she still exists via personal appearances, 2) Create a fashion retrospective of her work to present at Fashion Week, and 3) Ramp up sales on betseyjohnson.com, which Johnson hilariously refers to as “webbing.” Betsey makes it immediately clear, however, that she’s nervous about working for someone else, surely a preview of fireworks to come later in the season.
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This week on the red carpet, Kim Kardashian made her Met Gala debut, Paul Walker got pulses racing at the London premiere of Fast & Furious 6, and Kerry Washington walked the red carpet at the premiere of Peeples.
Who was best dressed and who was a fashion fail? Let your votes do the talking. READ FULL STORY »
Spoiler alert! If you don’t want to know who won season 2 of Fashion Star, stop reading now. READ FULL STORY »
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This time last year, Betsey Johnson’s eponymous fashion label had fallen into bankruptcy, forcing the designer to shutter her retail stores. On Sunday night, the septuagenarian fashion designer will cartwheel back into the spotlight when the eight-part reality series XOX Betsey Johnson premieres on the Style Network.
The show centers around the often tumultuous relationship between Johnson and daughter Lulu, 38, with cameras even following them to a mother-daughter therapy session. Audiences will also see Betsey attempt to revive her brand, and Lulu — whose most recent job title is stay at home mom — make plans to launch her own apparel business.
Watch a clip from XOX Betsey Johnson after the jump. READ FULL STORY »
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Last night on American Idol, the final three contestants upped the fashion factor as they each performed three different songs.
While you wait to find out who gets sent home tonight, get the details on what Candice, Angie and Kree wore and tell us who you would vote off if the competition was about taste instead of talent. READ FULL STORY »
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Most people agree that Kim Kardashian didn’t deserve a spot on the Met Gala best dressed list, but did you have to make it so obvious that you had cropped her out of a photo of Kanye West, Vogue.com? That’s cold! [Hollywood Reporter]
Want to eat, drink, and shop like Gwyneth Paltrow? The celebrity blogger’s new GOOP City Guide app is now available on iTunes. [USA Today]
Parsons The New School for Design has canceled the three-day master class that was to be taught by disgraced designer John Galliano. [CNN]
That unicorn onsie that Miley Cyrus wore in the “twerk” video she posted on Facebook is now for sale at Topshop. [MTV Style]
Amanda Bynes still maintains that she’s working on a clothing line and and says Justin Bieber and the Olsen twins are among her fashion muses. [InTouch]
See a montage of all the characters created by special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, who died this week at the age of 92. [Mashable]
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Fashion Face-Off: Kim Kardashian vs. Robin Williams’ Mrs. Doubtfire
A $795 iPad case, a $675 T-shirt, and more of Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP fashion must-haves
Miley Cyrus’ nearly-naked magazine spread: It’s not the first time she’s done it
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On the May 14 season finale of New Girl, Taylor Swift makes an appearance as Elaine, a guest at Cece (Hannah Simone) and Shivrang’s (Satya Bhabha) wedding.
What brings Elaine to the nuptials? That’s a closely guarded secret, but New Girl costume designer Deb McGuire did tell EW what Swift’s character wears to the wedding…and why.
Read on for details. READ FULL STORY »
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Inspired by the Costume Institute’s Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit, this year’s Met Gala was something like a celebrity Project Runway challenge, leaving more than a few stars scrambling — and failing — to dress the part.
Amid the sea of spikes, heavy eye makeup, and black nail polish, Nina Dobrev stood out in a look that was sexy, chic, and just the right amount of punk. How did she do it? Stylist Ilaria Urbinati, who has worked with the Vampire Diaries star since the 2011 Emmys, gave EW all the details.
Although Urbinati says she “grew up listening to punk,” the initial inspiration for Dobrev’s ensemble came from a designer who’s best known for creating ultra-feminine wedding dresses.
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While it’s customary for a celebrity to walk the red carpet at the Met Gala on the arm of a designer escort, some of today’s most talked-about couples arrived a deux.
From Kim and Kanye to Gwen and Gavin, see the couples that caught our attention — for better or worse — and tell us which pair you were most excited to see. READ FULL STORY »
