The Guinness Book of World Records has named the “1001 Nights Diamond Purse” the world’s most expensive handbag. (via MSNBC)
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Dior Fires John Galliano In Wake of Anti-Semitic Remarks
This morning, French fashion house Dior announced it has started proceedings to officially fire its creative director, John Galliano.
Natalie Portman ‘Disgusted’ by John Galliano’s Reported Anti-Semitic Rant
The Black Swan actress has officially severed all ties with the embattled designer.
Understated Helena and Dior-Free Natalie: The 7 Biggest Fashion Surprises at the 2011 Oscars
Everyone’s got a say about the best style moments and biggest fashion disasters from the Academy Awards red carpet. But NewsFeed has the looks that surprised us—for better or worse.
John Galliano Booted from Dior After Alleged Assault, Anti-Semitic Remarks
British fashion designer John Galliano was arrested for allegedly assaulting and making anti-Semitic remarks to a couple in a cafe in Paris on Thursday. Now he’s no longer Dior’s darling. But Galliano is fighting back with a …
Beyoncé in Blackface: Fashionable or Foul? Critics Weigh In on Controversial Photo Shoot
Beyoncé is getting some less than favorable reviews for a recent shoot she did with French magazine L’Offciel Paris — not because she looks any less stunning than usual, but because she appeared in blackface as part of “paying …
Exclusive: TIME Dines with Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week
The grand dame of British fashion doesn’t do small talk.
Online Fashion Competition Matches Project Runway With the Oscars
For all those “What was she thinking?” moments at the Academy Awards, have you ever wished you could control the fashion you see onstage? Now you can.
New York Fashion Week: One Unfashionable Amateur Experiences His First Show
The writer, wearing a Hanes undershirt and jeans he hasn’t washed for three weeks – both delicately sumptuous yet reminiscent of days gone by – braves Fashion Week.
Wait, Really? Jessica Simpson Has a Billion-Dollar Fashion Empire
Confused that Chicken of the Sea is actually tuna? Yes. But dumb blonde she is not. (via NY Mag)
Kate Middleton’s Infamous Sheer Dress To Be Auctioned
The notorious sheer dress that Kate Middleton wore when she piqued Prince William’s interest at a St. Andrew’s University fashion show will be auctioned next month in London.
Michelle Obama Steps Out in Style — Wearing a $34.95 H&M Dress
Michelle Obama just took her off-the-rack style to a whole new level — a much cheaper one.