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Apr 26 2013 12:08 PM ET

Amanda Bynes shaves her head, 'Project Runway' names a winner, and more

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Amanda Bynes, Fashion, Hair and Makeup, Michael Kors, Project Runway, TV

Amanda Bynes tweeted that her new half-shaved hairstyle was inspired by Cassie, but we’re thinking it’s more Miley Cyrus. See for yourself. [Daily Mail]

Michael Kors returned to Project Runway just in time to help choose the winner of season 11. And the winner is… [USA Today]

See why Gwyneth Paltrow was “humiliated” by that “superhero-ish” sheer dress she wore to the Iron Man 3 premiere. [StyleWatch]

Students at Parsons the New School for Design have started a petition over the hiring of disgraced designer John Galliano. [The Cut]

Photographer Chris Kaufman, who shot fashion pics of a pre-teen Jennifer Lawrence say the Silver Linings Playbook star could have been the next Gisele Bundchen. [E! News]

Like the idea of a George Lucas Cultural Arts Museum? Show your support on Facebook. [Mashable]

A new Tumblr called Little Girls Are Better at Designing Superheros Than You proves that, when it comes to creating characters, kids kick ass. [Flavorwire]

Apr 18 2013 06:47 PM ET

Fashion designer Michael Kors makes Time's Most Influential list

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Designer, Fashion, Michael Kors, Project Runway, TIME 100, Zac Posen

Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Time magazine has released its annual list of 100 most influential people, and in addition to world leaders, scientists, and artists, a few members of the fashion industry also made the cut.

American sportswear designer Michael Kors – whose company quadrupled profits in the past year — is included in the “Titan” category. The former Project Runway judge is profiled by fellow designer Zac Posen, who inherited Kors’ seat on the fashion reality competition this season.

“When I started designing fashion in high school, around 1996, Michael Kors was the epitome of the new look of American sportswear: elegant luxury, easy glamour and effortless chic. His clothes merged the worlds of fashion and accessibility, which isn’t easy — there was a sense of cleanliness in his designs,” Posen writes. “Nearly two decades later, Michael is poised to become fashion’s next billionaire. It takes a great deal of resilience and staying power to last for decades, and it’s a testament to Michael’s very clear vision.” READ FULL STORY »

Apr 4 2013 02:06 PM ET

The 'Real Housewives' fashion face-off, 'Project Runway' expanded episodes and more

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Behind the Scenes, Fashion Face-Off, Project Runway, Real Housewives, Music, TV

Image Credit: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Joanna Krupa, Teresa Giudice, NeNe Leakes, Brandi Glanville, or Vicki Gunvalson — which Real Housewife wore the craziest outfit to Bravo’s upfront presentation last night? [StyleWatch]

A gold ring that may have inspired JRR Tolkien’s novels “The Hobbit” is the centerpiece of a new exhibit in England. [Art Info]

Each of the remaining episodes of Project Runway season 11 will be expanded to two-hours leading up to the April 25 finale. [Hollywood Reporter]

Emmy Award-winning set decorator Jim Mees, best known for his work on three Star Trek television series, died at the age of 57. [LA Times]

Zac Posen created a dress worth $1.5 million that will be featured in Magnum ice cream’s new short film, starring True Blood’s Joe Manganiello. (No word on whether Manganiello actually wears the dress.) [The Wall Street Journal]

Tech billionaire Sean Parker has recruited Oscar-winning costume designer Ngila Dickson (The Last Samauri, Lord of the Rings) to create the wardrobe for his impending nuptials. [NY Post]

A new fashion start-up that uses crowd-sourcing to identify clothing brands worn by characters on TV shows is being called ”the Shazam of Fashion.” [BusinessInsider]

Mar 26 2013 06:56 PM ET

Which 'Project Runway' alum is designing swimsuits for the contestants on 'Splash'?

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Behind the Scenes, Costume Design, Kara Saun, Project Runway, Splash, TV

The hands behind the seams of the gravity-defying swimwear on ABC’s new celebrity diving show Splash? They belong to none other than Project Runway season one runner-up Kara Saun. And Splash isn’t her first TV credit – in fact, Saun began her career as a costume designer before Runway was even a twinkle in Heidi Klum’s eye.

EW caught up with Saun to talk about how she got her start as a costume designer, how she helps the Splash contestants swimsuit-up, and whether she’s been watching Project Runway. READ FULL STORY »

Jan 25 2013 01:12 PM ET

Katy Perry's Inauguration photo diary, 'Project Runway' alum teaches fashion in prison and more

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Django Unchained, Hollywood for Sale, Inauguration 2013, Katy Perry, Project Runway, Music, TV

Image Credit: Chris Maddaloni/Getty Images

From her patriotic performance costume to her mini-Aretha Franklin hat, see Katy Perry’s fashion photo diary from Inauguration weekend. [Vogue]

Project Runway alum Anna Lynett Moss is teaching a wildly popular fashion theory class to inmates at the women’s jail on Rikers Island. [Daily Beast]

eBay has banned the sale of Django Unchained action figures, which were selling for upwards of $2,000. [Deadline]

A 17th century painting by French master Charles Le Brun was discovered in what was once legendary fashion designer Coco Chanel’s suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. [Telegraph]

Alicia Keys is using her new Pinterest account to create song boards inspired by tracks on her fifth studio album, Girl on Fire. [Mashable]

Jan 18 2013 03:12 PM ET

Beyonce's sexy GQ shoot, 'Project Runway: All Stars' winner crowned and more

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Behind the Scenes, Beyonce, Fashion, Project Runway, Music, TV

Watch Beyoncé show off her domestic side — jumping on the bed, playing with baby Blue Ivy’s toys and eating food right out of the fridge — at her GQ cover shoot. [YouTube]

Project Runway: All Stars has a winner! See who nabbed the title and $150,000. [USA Today]

For some critics, one of the most interesting characters in Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence’s Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook is the family home set created by production designer Judy Becker. [L.A. Times]

This week in celeb-endorsed beauty products: Jennifer Aniston signs on as the face (and body) of Aveeno skincare products, and Katie Holmes joins haircare company Alterna as co-owner and spokeswoman. [People StyleWatch, E! Online]

Vogue tapped models like Chanel Iman and Karlie Kloss for a Hurricane Sandy-themed photo shoot intended to “celebrate” the storm’s first responders. Was the concept cutting edge or crass? [Huffington Post]

Beastie Boy Mike D created the artworks that hang on the bathroom walls at the recently remodeled Marquee nightclub in New York City. [Art Info.]

Jan 10 2013 10:31 AM ET

'Project Runway' season 11 sneak peek and cast reveal -- EXCLUSIVE

by Stephan Lee

Tags: Heidi Klum, Project Runway, News, TV

Image Credit: Lifetime

Move over, “I’m not here to make friends.” “I’m not a team player” and its various incarnations could be the new most frequently uttered phrase on reality TV, especially after the new season of Project Runway (premiering Jan. 24). In season 11, every challenge will be a team challenge, much to the designers’ displeasure — the individualistic and often fiery contestants of seasons past have always dreaded team challenges.

But Runway mentor Tim Gunn assures EW that we’re not in for another dreary season full of cranky designers. “Coming out of season 10, which Heidi [Klum] and I refer to as the ‘season of the rain clouds,’ season 11 became sunny again,” he says. He credits the revitalization to the contestants’ genuine desire to win and advance their careers, which he believes was lacking last season. If the below preview is any indication, we’re in for a passionate season, full of drama, great looks, snark from new judge Zac Posen, and of course, fashion disasters. Also see below for more info on the cast that has Tim so excited. READ FULL STORY »

Dec 19 2012 02:32 PM ET

Mary-Kate and Ashley make the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, 'Game of Thrones' condoms and more

by Nakisha Williams

Tags: Fashion, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Project Runway, TV

Image Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

The Row designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen — formerly known as the actresses who played Michelle Tanner on Full House — are included on Forbes magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 list. [Huffington Post]

This Thursday, Lifetime will air Project Runway Spotlight: Marchesa, a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion label. Interestingly, the brand, which is worn by many of Hollywood’s leading ladies, was co-founded by All Stars judge Georgina Chapman, who is married to Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of The Weinstein Company, which co-produces Project Runway. [WWD]

In a new video for Gucci Premiere, perfume pitchwoman Blake Lively talks about the holidays, her family traditions and what she’ll be giving the women on her list this year (we’ll give you one guess). [Pursuitist]

A Louis Vuitton streamer trunk ($37, 500) and three leather driving caps ($15, 000) were among the items once owned by Greta Garbo that netted $1.6 million at auction. [Daily Mail]

Now that there’s a Game of Thrones-inspired beer, what licensed product can we expect next? Condoms? Coffins? [Forbes]