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Shop Moda Operandi's New Punk Collection

Chi Diem Chau — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:53:44 BST

In conjunction with this year's Met Gala celebrating the new Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition opening on May 6, Moda Operandi has curated an exclusive punk collection featuring a rad lineup of the most luxurious, bad-girl designer pieces ranging from exclusive designer creations, one-of-a-kind items, vintage fashion, and artwork. Out of the over-100-piece collection, our top standout items include Hussein Chalayan's modern rendition of the iconic plaid dress, black-and-white graffiti boots by Dr. Martens, the ultimate studded tee from Eddie Borgo, and tough jewelry from House of Waris. Even more, there's a tartan corset dress from punk dame herself Vivienne Westwood, and rebellious kitty flats from Charlotte Olympia. Shop our editor's picks in the slideshow right now!

See Vivienne Westwood's Pastel Zombie Girls at Paris Fashion Week

Maria Del Russo — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:43:53 GMT

Those who are fans of designer Vivienne Westwood know that she has a flair for the dramatic, and she proved that yet again at her Fall 2013 Paris Fashion Week show. Models' faces were powdered pale white and then accented with fluorescent eye shadows, purple contouring, and cloth braids. The result was a strange hybrid - part Marie Antoinette, part zombie - that was so colorful, it was impossible not to stare.

The look: Heavily powdered faces, neon accents, extralong braids
Who would wear it: The dandies in Marie Antoinette's court . . . if anyone
Color scheme: Midnight purple, lime green, and icy blue

Vivienne Westwood Fall 2013

Justin Fenner — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:38:32 GMT

Go ahead, bring on the layers. For Fall 2013, Vivienne Westwood showered her runway with the intricately decorated, voluminous, and well-tailored clothing that she's known for, but this time she followed a medieval inspiration and piled lots of different pieces on top of each other.

Galliano's Grand Exit and Manolo Blahnik's Anna Piaggi Tribute

Robert Khederian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:24:52 GMT

John Galliano doesn't pack light. He was seen leaving his temporary New York pad with several hat boxes and six Louis Vuitton bags. There is no word yet on where he was heading or if he'll be back. [New York Post]
The upcoming exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has received a three-day extension. The decision to run the show until Aug. 14, a total of 100 days, is meant to commemorate a quote by The Clash guitarist Mick Jones that punk lasted for only 100 days at the Roxy. [WWD]
Vivienne Westwood would like Kate Middleton to recycle her outfits more: "I think it would be great if she wore the same clothes over and again, because that's very good for the environment and it would send out a very nice message." [The Daily Mail]
A public digital archive of Europe's fashion history is set to launch online on May 2nd. [Vogue UK]
The Business of Fashion has a new look. [The Business of Fashion]
Bow and No. 8 were just a few New York hot spots to host this season's most exciting Fashion Week parties. [Guest of a Guest]
Tory Burch has split up with her boyfriend of five years, Lyor Cohen. [Styleite]
Manolo Blahnik said Anna Piaggi inspired the imagery he created or the London Fashion Week show schedule. "I had a friend and she adored London - Miss Anna Piaggi . . . and I'm doing this as a kind of homage to her," the designer commented. "She always used to say that she thought that London was the freshest place . . . so this is a tribute to her and London." [Vogue UK]

Halle, Freida, Kerry, and Garcelle All Wow at the NAACP Image Awards

Melody Nazarian — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:50:03 GMT

The 44th annual NAACP Image Awards attracted some of the most stunning starlets on the red carpet tonight - and we couldn't take our eyes off any of their looks. Kerry Washington made quite an entrance in her pastel Oscar de la Renta gown, Jimmy Choo pumps, and matching pink Kotur clutch, Freida Pinto opted for a rich emerald-green one-shouldered James Ferreira dress, Halle Berry knocked it out of the park in a two-toned Vivienne Westwood bustier number and Brian Atwood sandals, and Garcelle Beauvais lit up the room in a hot-pink strapless mermaid gown. It looks like Kerry, Freida, and Garcelle were all feeling colorful for tonight's festivities, while Halle was in the mood for something darker. Check out these four famous beauties from head to toe, and then tell us, which deserves the title of best dressed at the NAACP Image Awards?

Navy Is the New Red-Carpet It Color - Which Blue Gown Gets Your Vote?

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:35:31 GMT

Countering all of the bold pink hues we saw on the SAG Awards red carpet was a sea of chic navy-blue gowns. More specifically, the ones worn by A-listers like Jennifer Lawrence, Nicole Kidman, and Amanda Seyfried. Looking nothing short of spectacular, Jennifer - who took home the prize for best actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook - wore a strapless Christian Dior Haute Couture gown. Meanwhile, Nicole opted for decadent detailing in a sheer beaded Vivienne Westwood creation, and Amanda dazzled us in a formfitting Zac Posen mermaid gown. This trio of stunning looks deserves honorable mention and a little friendly competition, too. Thus, we're putting their gowns to the test: which navy lady reigned supreme?

Vote on all of our SAG Awards polls here!

Coco Rocha's Sassy Social Takeover and Vivienne Westwood's Dancing Dresses

Justin Fenner — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:36:44 GMT

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

Next week, Coco Rocha will take over the website and social media channels of Sass & Bide, where she'll share self-styled looks as well as pictures shot with her own camera. [Vogue UK]

Vivienne Westwood lent the English National Ballet some of her most dramatic gowns for dancers to wear in its new ad campaign. [WWD]

Not to be outdone by Virgin Airlines' partnership with Banana Republic, American Airlines has enlisted Kaufman Franco to design uniforms for its entire staff. [Styleite]

Bernard Arnault has moved the bulk of his fortune from France to a private foundation based in Belgium in an attempt to prevent LVMH from breaking up if he dies in the next 10 years. [The Financial Times]

In time for Valentine's Day, Fleur du Mal is offering custom monogrammed lingerie. [Fashionologie Inbox]

In a cease-and-desist letter, PETA has asked Bebe to uphold its 2008 decision to stop selling fur. The animal rights organization claims the brand still sells items that include animal skins. [Fashionista]

Henry Holland says his casual attitude toward his Twitter account aligns with his brand's desire to be "open, inclusive, and something people want to buy into." [Refinery29]

With Fashion Week right around the corner, Fern Mallis revisits how falling plaster helped the industry organize its shows. [ArtInfo]

Photo via Sass & Bide

Louis Vuitton Gets Steamed, Lindsay Ellingson Goes Gold, and Juergen Teller Woos in London

Robert Khederian — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:27:01 GMT

Louis Vuitton's iconic steamer gets digitized, animated, and deconstructed in the brand's newest video, Retracing the Trunk. [YouTube]
Raf Simons will design the costumes for Sigourney Weaver and Isabelle Huppert in their upcoming film, Body Art. [Vogue UK]
If you're thinking about investing in an Hermés Birkin or Kelly, act fast - prices at the luxury retailer are expected to rise seven percent to 10 percent by early February. [Purseblog]
3.1 Phillip Lim takes to the street in its first ever ad campaign. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Victoria's Secret has pledged to stop using hazardous chemicals in the production of its clothing by 2020. [Telegraph]
Speaking of Victoria's Secret, Angel Lindsay Ellingson will launch an ecommerce site for her handmade line of jewelry, Goldie Knots, this Spring. [Style.com]
Jonathan Adler's signature prints now adorn makeup sets. [She Finds]
Re/Create New York's auction to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief features a 60-second grab-and-dash shopping spree in the Net-A-Porter warehouse. [Recreate New York]
Coach plans on expanding its offering of ready-to-wear, outerwear, and jewelry. [WWD]
Juergen Teller's latest exhibition, Woo, which features images of Vivienne Westwood and Kate Moss, is now open at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London. [Style.com]

Chanel's Couture Invite, McQueen's No-Show, and Target's Young Collab

Robert Khederian — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:05:10 GMT

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

The invitation for Chanel's Spring 2013 Haute Couture show features a leaf sporting the brand's signature interlocking C's. [Fashionologie Inbox]
Sarah Burton has announced that she is expecting twins. Because she will soon be on maternity leave, Alexander McQueen will do a presentation in lieu of its Fall 2013 runway show. [InStyle]
Target's next big partnership is with a stylist, not a designer. Kate Young's capsule of semiformal and special-occasion dresses hits stores this April. [FabSugar]
Amanda Hearst is leaving her post as the sustainable fashion editor of Marie Claire to be the special projects editor of Town & Country. [Twitter user AmandaHearst]
Watch out, Bernard Arnault: Karlie Kloss may be the next business tycoon. "[Going to] Harvard at some point is in the plan, but all in good time," she says. "Tyra [Banks] did it. She went to Harvard Business School, and I can do it too." [Vogue UK]
Jourdan Dunn has moved from London to New York City. [My Daily]
The English National Ballet has tapped Vivienne Westwood to produce the Ballet's New Year campaign. [Telegraph]
The first shot from David Beckham's latest H&M Bodywear advertising campaign has arrived. [Racked]

Golden Globe Awards: Jennifer Garner

Melody Nazarian — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:44:15 GMT

We're used to seeing Jennifer Garner in jeans and flats on the streets, but she pulled off a glamorous red-carpet number just as perfectly. The actress ditched her usual layers in favor of an ultraglam, strapless Vivienne Westwood number - complete with a train - then accessorized with gold doorknocker earrings, a few gold bangles, and a coordinating gold ring. Are you a fan of Jennifer's Golden Globes choice tonight? Cast your vote below.

Vote on all of our Golden Globe Awards polls here!