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Vacation With Stacey Bendet: We've Got the Designer's Travel Diary!

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By Leah Melby

When quirky-cool Stacey Bendet, the mastermind behind Alice + Olivia, invited us to come along on a Summer sojourn to Sun Valley, Idaho, we jumped at the chance! The designer shared some Instagram snaps from a trip earlier this month, and if you think her colorful style is reserved for New York City’s anything-goes fashion mentality . . . you’d be wrong. Like any good lover of clothes, Stacey’s trip involved multiple outfit changes a day and bold silhouettes styled with smart packing essentials like the classic tee. She gave us exclusive anecdotes about each look and proved that even in Idaho, you can’t keep a fashion girl down.

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She's Back . . . Kate Moss Covers Esquire

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By Randy Miller

Good news, ladies (and gents!). Kate Moss is returning to the cover of a men’s magazine, and this time it’s in all her sparkly bodysuit glory for Esquire‘s September Made in Britain issue.

Marking her return to lad-mag covers – her first in 17 years since she graced Arena in 1996 – two Craig McDean photos feature the It Brit in various strategically sparkly scenarios, including the layered blazer and leotard look (above) and a crystal-enhanced tee that you have to see to believe (below).

If these shots weren’t enough for you (and let’s be honest, is there such a thing as enough Kate?), see exclusive photos at Esquire, and scroll down for an unbelievably sexy take on loungewear. …read more

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Style Set: The Week's Best Dressed

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By Randy Miller

Who wasn’t in the Hamptons this weekend? Rag & Bone brought Hilary Rhoda and Cameron Diaz out for dinner with Baby Buggy, while a dramatic crowd – including Lindsey Wixson, Rick Owens, and Polina Proshkina – gathered at the Watermill Center’s annual Summer benefit.

Those who weren’t beaching on the East Coast went glam with Natalia Vodianova in Monaco. At the annual Love Ball, which was made a royal affair with attendees including Princess Charlene of Monaco and Princess Caroline of Hanover, guests donned fittingly romantic gowns for The Naked Heart Foundation. A look at all the stylish parties attended, here in the gallery.

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The September Issue: Blake Lively's Lucky Cover Gets Things Started

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By Randy Miller

Toward the end of July, we look forward to one thing: September. It’s not that we want to skip the lovely month of August, but we know the annual fashion bibles are ready to hit newsstands (or tablets) with heavyweight issues.

And Blake Lively‘s Lucky cover, the inaugural issue for Eva Chen’s reign as editor in chief, is as much a reason to celebrate the ninth month of the year as any. Wrapped in an oversize coat and hailed as a “modern fashion icon,” Blake makes us extra eager to flip open the pages and see what Chen has in store for us!

Get a look at that cover and more here in the gallery.

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You've Walked in Her Shoes, Now Wear Her Clothes!

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By Randy Miller

Did you expect Tamara Mellon to take it easy after parting ways with Jimmy Choo in 2011? Think again. Not only has she unveiled an entirely new namesake label, but she’s reimagined the entire industry. When Mellon revealed her collection today at New York’s Pace Gallery, attendees were introduced to new pieces (a slim white pantsuit and sparkly LBD, for example) as well as new ideas.

The pieces – which will range from $295 to $4,500 and include everything from cashmere tees to legging-boot hybrids and eventually include fragrance, sunglasses, and cosmetics – will launch online in November, with additional “drops” or new pieces added monthly and basics that will carry over. Even more noteworthy, the releases won’t conform to the traditional timeline, according to a Financial Times piece. Mellon explained, “I don’t know any woman who wants to buy her Winter coat in July . . . We will sell ours in September.”

Rather than adhering to the fashion schedule (another convention Mellon feels consumers are disinterested in conforming to), Mellon will stage small presentations to announce the new collections. With plans for two boutiques by 2014, limited ambitions for wholesale distribution, funding from a group of private investors, and a staff of 14, we’re looking to the woman who built Jimmy Choo to once again shake up the industry.

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Breaking Down the Fashion in Lady Gaga's Upcoming Album, ARTPOP

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By Justin Fenner

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Where Lady Gaga goes, fashion follows. So it should come as no surprise that her new album, ARTPOP, and its first single, “Applause,” have more than a few connections to the industry.

“Applause” marks Gaga’s return to music – and to high-concept sartorial messaging – after a six-month absence from performing. The single will debut on Aug. 19, and the singer will walk the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards less than a week later. The full album is due out on Nov. 11, but we’ve already got a look at the designers, photographers, and fashion houses that have helped shape how Gaga will present this album, and herself, to the world.

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Shocked by Helena Christensen's Latest Ads? Here's Why We're Not!

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By Randy Miller

Surprised may be an understatement to describe our initial reaction to news that Helena Christensen had been cast as the new face of Not Your Daughter’s Jeans. But on second glance, the partnership with the newly abbreviated NYDJ makes perfect sense for a brand looking to breathe new life into its designs while not alienating the core audience. Established labels, like St. John and Ann Taylor (below), have long turned to new faces during periods of rebranding.

A contemporary of the jean label’s customer base, Helena is also a mother, and while we don’t imagine the supermodel will have to take much advantage of NYDJ’s “Lift Tuck Technology” (have you seen those legs?), we agree that she, like the jeans, is a perfect fit. …read more

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NBC Cancels Fashion Star

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By Jen Michalski

NBC Cancels Fashion Star NBC Entertainment announced Saturday that fashion competition show Fashion Star will not return for a third season. The news isn’t too surprising – Fashion Star has had a rocky path. Host Elle Macpherson and retail partner H&M both pulled out after the show’s first season. Get the scoop here.

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3 Medusa Heads Are Better Than One: Meet Versace's New Line of Eyewear

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By Robert Khederian

There are few emblems more recognizable in fashion than Versace‘s Medusa head. There are perhaps even fewer models as recognizable as Kate Moss. So, when we saw that Versace tapped Moss to debut its new line of eyewear in an ad campaign shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, we could hardly turn our eyes away from the images.

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Pink vs. Pink: Round One

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By Randy Miller

Its logo may be a heart, but there’s one brand that’s not feeling the love for Victoria’s Secret Pink: Thomas Pink. Not to be confused with the intimate apparel’s youthful line of pajamas and underthings, the London-based shirtmaker filed an infringement case against Victoria’s Secret after the retailer launched stand-alone stores in London last year.

In response – and in efforts to stop the case, which would potentially place US Pink boutiques in jeopardy – Victoria’s Secret submitted a declaratory judgement lawsuit in America to establish “the rights of the parties, allowing them to continue the peaceful coexistence that has been in place for many years.”

In a statement, the Thomas Pink spokesperson told Vogue UK, “Thomas Pink is determined to protect the considerable investment that has been made into building the world’s luxury leading shirt brand.”

Working in team VS’s favor, we already know its models – like Elsa Hosk (above) – are handy with boxing gloves, should the case get unwieldy.

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Prepare to Swoon For Natalia Vodianova's Love Ball

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By Randy Miller

Welcome to the Love Ball! If you were expecting anything less than over-the-top decadence, royalty, and glamour, then you’ve come to the wrong place. As was expected, Natalia Vodianova’s Monaco-set affair brought a parade of romantic gowns (including Princess Charlene of Monaco’s dreamy Atelier Versace design and Princess Caroline of Hanover’s embroidered lace Chanel Haute Couture confection) for the gala dinner and auction – which brought in €3.2 million (about $4.2 million) to benefit the Naked Heart Foundation.

Inside the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, guests were treated to performances by Maestro Valery Gergiev and Diana Vishneva of St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Orchestra and Ballet under the artistic direction of Vasily Barkhatov. Step inside, and enjoy the show!

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Here Are Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld as Religious Sketches

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By Robert Khederian

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Play POPSUGAR's Bikini Bracket and Enter to Win a Tropical Getaway!

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By Molly Goodson

It’s time for our annual POPSUGAR Bikini Bracket! Once again there are 64 gorgeous stars in the running for this year’s title, and we need your help to crown the bikini queen. Who will follow in the footsteps of Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston, and Sofia Vergara? Play by picking your favorite bikini picture each time, and continue until there is only one bikini babe left! Plus, for even more Summer fun, once you finish choosing your winner, be sure to enter your email for your chance to win a tropical getaway! Play our Bikini Bracket now!

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Get Ready, Canada: Saks Fifth Avenue Is Coming Your Way

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By Justin Fenner

Saks Fifth Avenue announced Monday that it has agreed to let Hudson’s Bay Company – the Toronto-based firm that owns Lord & Taylor and Hudson’s Bay – buy the company for $2.4 billion. This means one of America’s most famous department-store chains is now owned by a Canadian business, and it also means Saks will soon expand into the Great White North.

The chain’s new owners plan to build Saks Fifth Avenue locations and its Off Fifth outlet stores throughout Canada, according to Dealbook. These stores will join Saks’s other international outposts in Mexico, Dubai, Bahrain, and Kazakhstan.

“We are excited about what this opportunity and being part of a much larger enterprise can mean for the future of the Saks Fifth Avenue brand,” said Saks CEO Steven Sadove in a statement.

Technically, Saks still has a 40-day “go-shop” period, during which it can still entertain other offers before officially becoming part of Hudson’s Bay. Earlier bidders for the retailer included Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, a private equity firm that might have merged Saks with Neiman Marcus, and the Qatar Investment Authority, which owns stakes in Tiffany & Co. and LVMH, among other holdings.

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Is Your Fall Wardrobe So 2012? Give These New Trends a Try!

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By Randy Miller

We’ve all heard it before: “Blank is the new black.” Truth is, no matter what you insert into that “blank,” there will always be a new black as long as each season brings another trend-filled crop of runway shows. Which is fortunate for us, because there’s plenty to look forward to now that Fall 2012’s florals, strong shoulders, and oxblood seem a bit last year.

Whether it’s swapping those flowers for plaid, severe lines for rounded ones, or burgundy for deep blue, you won’t miss last year’s looks once you say hello to 2013’s freshest styles. See all eight designer-inspired trends to get you ready for the chilling months to come!

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Instaglam: Oscar de la Renta Gives Fall 2013 Campaign a Social Debut

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By Justin Fenner

Leave it to Oscar de la Renta – a brand at the forefront of using social media to do cool things – to make waves by debuting its Fall 2013 campaign on Instagram.

Tuesday night, the @OscarPRGirl Instagram account, helmed by de la Renta’s senior vice president of global communications, Erika Bearman, announced that its followers’ feeds would be filled with the new campaign Wednesday morning. In short order, the account posted seven images from the campaign, which was photographed by Norman Jean Roy and features models Kate Bogucharskaia, Patricija Motiejunaite, and Iris Van Berne.

The shots themselves focus on de la Renta’s Fall 2013 collection, the one for which John Galliano served as a designer in residency. His runway styling comes through in some of the shots, with the exaggerated cloche hats and romantic floral embroidery on some dresses stealing the show.

But what’s just as impressive as the images is this brand’s continued dominance of social media. (What other half-century-old fashion house live-pins its runway shows?) Below, a look at Oscar de la Renta’s full Fall 2013 campaign. …read more

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Peter Fonda Sues Nordstrom and Dolce & Gabbana Over T-Shirt

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By Jen Michalski

Peter Fonda Sues Nordstrom and Dolce & Gabbana Over T-Shirt Peter Fonda may have starred in the 1969 motorcycle movie “Easy Rider,” but that doesn’t mean he wants his image and the movie’s logo on a t-shirt together – even if it is Dolce & Gabbana. Fonda is suing the fashion house and Nordstrom for selling the $295 shirt. Click to find out what Fonda is asking for in damages.

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Vince Camuto Lists His Hamptons Estate For $48 Million

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By Robert Khederian

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Orla Kiely on the Dressing the Middletons, the Royal Baby, and Her Latest Collaboration

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By Justin Fenner

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All things considered, Orla Kiely had a pretty good Tuesday. The British designer not only introduced the press to the latest entry in her long series of best-selling collaborations, but she was also inundated with a lot of good press when Carole Middleton – grandmother to the future king of England, pictures above – wore one of Kiely’s dresses to meet the newborn royal.

At a party celebrating her new line of tech accessories with Belkin – they’re available at Target now – Kiely talked with us about dressing the royal family, what she thinks Kate and Will should name their new son, and why she wanted to put her iconic prints on iPhone cases. …read more

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