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Raf Simons Leaves Jil Sander...For Dior?

Posted 2/23/12 1:00 pm EST by Andi Teran in Designers

Raf Simons before the presentation of Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 ready-to-wear men's collection on Jan. 21, 2012, in Paris.
Photo: Getty Images

Whoa, gigantic fashion news! WWD is reporting that Raf Simons, creative director of minimalist fashion house Jil Sander, is leaving the company. What's the big deal, you ask? (Because fashion designers move around from time to time.) Well, this is particularly titillating for many reasons: A) because the rumor is that Simons is in talks to take over the vacant spot left by John Galliano over at Dior *gasp* and B) because the other rumor is that Jil Sander herself might be returning to her namesake label. Confused? Don't be. Quick rundown: Jil Sander—the actual woman who started her eponymous label known for minimalist chic 44 years ago—resigned in 2000, following a 75 percent sale of the company to the Prada Group. The company faltered without her at the helm, so she returned in 2003 only to resign again in 2004 and DISAPPEAR from the fashion world completely. (Major dramz.) She popped up again in 2009 to design the +J collection for Uniqlo, but she just resigned from that position recently too. And THIS is where it gets interesting, folks...

Tags Dior, Jil Sander, Raf Simons

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Is Rihanna Making Turtlenecks Cool?

Posted 2/23/12 12:15 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in 'It' Girls, Trends

Rihanna gets retro with a turtleneck and chain.
Photo: Getty Images

Leave it to Rihanna to hit the ground running with a fresh trend. The fall 2012 showings at New York Fashion Week predicted a new era of rising necklines, and it looks like Ri, ever the early-adopter, is getting a jump-start on the trend. In a sharp turn from her usual more, erm, revealing vestments, the "We Found Love" singer was spotted out and about and uncharacteristically covered up.

Tags Rihanna, Trends, Turtlenecks

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Katy Perry Sports '80s Perm, Hairy Lip For 'Raising Hope'

Posted 2/23/12 11:30 am EST by christinemahlmeister in TV Shows

Shannon Woodward and Katy Perry in "Raising Hope."
Photo: Courtesy of @KatyPerry's Twitter

We've seen Katy Perry transform into an ethereal alien, a pink-haired mermaid, and even a brace-faced tween, but we have never seen Katy look like this. The singer tweeted a pic of her and real-life BFF Shannon Woodward on the TV show Raising Hope, in which Katy guest stars as a prison attendant, according to EW. The episode, called "Single White Female," will air March 6, but we NEED to discuss this ensemble right now. Katy ditched her straight, glam blue 'do and sultry cat eyeliner for an orange '80s perm, no makeup, and ill-fitting prison uniform. If you look really close, you can see Katy took her her small-screen debut to the extreme by sporting a little hair above her lip. We barely even recognized Katy in this still shot, so we give her major props for going all out in her character transformation.

Tags Katy Perry, Raising Hope, Shannon Woodward

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MAC Cosmetics Announces Marilyn Monroe Collection

Posted 2/23/12 10:00 am EST by Jessica C. Andrews in Beauty

Marilyn Monroe putting on makeup in 1948.
Photo: Getty Images

We just got wind of the best beauty news we've heard in decades—MAC Cosmetics will draw inspiration from the legendary Marilyn Monroe for its next collection! The blonde bombshell was only one of the most desirable women of the 20th century and has been the subject of countless biographies, movies, and photo shoots. Though long overdue, the limited-edition collection will pay homage to the fair-haired muse with eye shadows, lipsticks, eyeliners, and nail polishes. Priced from $15 to $27, the 30-piece line will launch at MAC locations nationwide in October. The timing couldn't be more perfect because it gives us several months to shop for a billowing white dress, practice Marilyn's deep, breathy voice, and perfect our sexiest pouts. If the makeup can make us look anything like Michelle Williams (who was a DEAD RINGER for Marilyn Monroe on the cover of GQ), we'll be first in line!

{via WWD}

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Tags Beauty, MAC, Marilyn Monroe

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The Marni At H&M Collection Is Almost Here!

Posted 2/23/12 9:00 am EST by christinemahlmeister in Shopping

Pieces from the Marni at H&M collection.
Photo: Courtesy of H&M

It seems like forever since we freaked out over the news that Marni would be collabing H&M for a spring collection. But guess what? Spring is here, y'all, meaning these pieces are about to become a serious reality. The collection covers everything from loose colorblock dresses to printed pajama suits to cool oversized parkas—the quirky pieces toned down by solid, summery staples. Some of our favorites include the short-sleeve white and black mod leather jacket, a silk jewel tone polka dot pencil skirt, a sequin collar necklace, black and gray polka dot trousers, a '70s print silk hooded dress, and stacked green and black platforms.

Tags Collabs, H&M, Marni

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Tatty Devine! Everything You Need To Know About This British Accessory Duo

Posted 2/22/12 6:30 pm EST by Andi Teran in Accessories

Large Sugar Skull necklace and Frida necklace from Tatty Devine's spring 2012 collection.
Photo: John William/Tatty Devine

I'm OBSESSED with accessories. Like possibly in an unhealthy way. And if there's one label I come back to again and again (and proudly profess as my favorite *cough* dinosaur necklace *cough*), it's London's Tatty Devine. Launched in 1999, by friends and artistic duo Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine, Tatty Devine makes bold accessories designed around a theme. What started as a few strips of leather turned into makeshift cuffs has blossomed into collections including everything from guitar pick pins and name necklaces to potato chip earrings and hats in the shape of watermelon slices. You guys, their stuff is GAHHHMAZING. Also, they're totally a favorite of Jessie J and Girls' Generation and are featured regularly in Teen Vogue. And on top of having two London shops and a new concept store in the super kewl Selfridges store (with someone laser cutting necklaces to order!), they sell all of their pieces online and ship worldwide. We spoke with Tatty's Harriet Vine in London, and not only did she give us a peek into what went into making their spring 2012 collection, she gave us a sneak peek at their FALL 2012 collection inspired by spooky English gardens…

Tags Accessories, Bracelets, Earrings, Necklaces, Tatty Devine

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Tavi Gevinson And Cyndi Lauper Get Colorful For Uniqlo

Posted 2/22/12 4:15 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Campaigns

Tavi Gevinson and Cyndi Lauper for UNIQLO.
Photo: Courtesy of UNIQLO

This colorful Uniqlo campaign could not be coming at a better time. With the climbing temperatures and sunny skies, we are definitely coming down with a case of SPRING FEVER! While I suppose this candy-hued campaign starring Rookie editor Tavi Gevinson and Cyndi Lauper isn't curing it per se (OK, it's totally amplifying it), we couldn't be more welcome to see bold flashes of color and slip into a pair of these saturated skinnies. The two bold ladies, along with a grip of models, show their *achem* True Colors for the Japanese clothing brand's colored jeans AND the recently released Orla Kiely collab!

Tags Campaigns, Cyndi Lauper, Tavi Gevinson, Uniqlo

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New York Fashion Week Trend Wrap-Up [Video]

Posted 2/22/12 3:00 pm EST by Mary H.K. Choi in Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Trends, Video

Harnesses, gorilla arms, and covered faces were big trends at Fall 2012 New York Fashion Week.
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New York Fashion Week has wrapped, so now it's a time for reflection. A time to take stock and truly think about what trends to incorporate into your new fall wardrobe. It's also a time to look at videos made whilst one is tired and strangely retaining water in one's puffy moonface against the backdrop of spliced-in photos of models looking waifish and extra cheek-boney. SERIOUSLY, do I look like this? Also, don't answer that.

So, on to the point! Here, we have created a video for you that includes the four most notable trends of the season as gauged by prevalence on the runway: loooooong, lean lengths; leather; fur; and artful collars. From Rodarte's shearling dress to Herve Leger by Max Azria's leather harnesses, to the ubiquity of a thing called "gorilla arms," here is my enormous head looming before you in hopefully a nonthreatening (at the very least) manner to ~~spasm~~ chat about a New York Fashion Week fall trend cheat sheet. Namaste. Or whatever.

+ WATCH MTV STYLE'S FALL 2012 TREND REPORT

Fall 2012 Trend Report

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Tags Fall Trends, Fashion Week, New York Fall 2012 Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Trends, Video

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Taylor Swift Rocks A Reverse Peter Pan Collar Dress

Posted 2/22/12 2:00 pm EST by christinemahlmeister in Let's Discuss, Red Carpet

Taylor Swift at the "Dr. Suess' The Lorax" premiere in L.A. on Feb. 19.
Photo: Getty Images

It's no secret that standout collars are a huge trend this year (proof: peep the fall NYFW runway), but Taylor Swift threw us for a loop when she stepped out with an illusion Peter Pan neckline on her dress. The nonexistent collar made just as much of statement, and it's not even there! (Is this, like, one of those Magic Eye things but IRL? *cue Twilight Zone theme song*) This girly nude frock is straight from Honor's spring 2012 runway, which featured this thought-provoking neckline on other ensembles. Taylor paired this dress with soft bangs, a low chignon, delicate gold earrings, and matching nude peep-toe slingbacks.

Tags Cut-Outs, Honor, Red Carpet, Taylor Swift

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Nicki Minaj Turns Blue For 'Vogue'

Posted 2/22/12 12:46 pm EST by Andi Teran in Ladies, Magazines

Nicki Minaj in "Vogue" magazine.
Photo: Steven Klein/VOGUE

Magazine covers excite then wither like the ebb and flow of a rollicking ocean tide. We get all worked up about the oncoming wave of a new actress or musician-adorned mag cover then forget all about it until the next titillating subject matter presents itself. Because information is delivered at lightning bolt-speed, when a fashion editor and famous person are spied sitting next to each other at an event or an actress in a ball gown stands next to a designer in Paris (hi, Kristen), we all begin to speculate on if there's a cover in the works. Usually, there is. Case in point, at New York Fashion Week last year, Nicki Minaj sat in the front row next to Anna Wintour at the Carolina Herrera show and we speculated that Minaj would be on a Vogue cover. Well, we were half right. Nicki M isn't on the cover, but she is featured in the March issue of Vogue with an in-depth interview. But more than that, SHE'S BLUE. Like totally and completely full out Smurfette BLUE. Let's discuss, shall we?

Tags Nicki Minaj, Vogue

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