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Lady Gaga bares all in Harper’s Bazaar

Speaking of Harper’s Bazaar, here’s this month’s US issue, starring a bare-faced Lady Gaga. You might be surprised – disappointed, even – to see her without spiked cheekbones and wigs, but this, she says, stripped back and natural, is as much her as her 12-inch platforms.

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Vivienne Westwood knocks Kate Middleton off her throne

Before you read the title and assume the royal marriage is now defunct, read on. Kate is still very much married to Britain’s most eligible bachelor and she still has to curtsey before the woman with a penchant for pastels and lady like handbags: Queenie. But the woman: our future- squeakily clean and perfect dimple sporting – queen has recently come into the spotlight for matters other than her immaculate Reiss and Whistles ensembles. Simultaneous firing from the fashion gentry, criticising Kate’s elevated style status, overindulged eyeliner and ‘thrifty’ trait has been interesting. See, in fashion, it is believed some people have the ‘right’ to comment and reflect, while others should silence their opinions for lack of a Vogue subscription. In my opinion: Kate Middleton is good at being as normal as they get. ‘They’ being the girls, who shop in local supermarkets, wear the same dress on more than one occasion and even agree to wear silly hats to match their husbands – who in Kate’s case just happens to be a prince. That’s all. If anything, there is a heightened need for Kate to maintain normality when reflecting on the haunting past of her late mother-in-law. In an interview with Sunday Times magazine, fashion veteran Vivienne Westwood spoke of her disagreement with Kate’s heavily kohl-rimmed eyes. This followed on from the comments made by Dutch design duo, Viktor & Rolf, who pleaded with Kate to de-kohl in order to let her natural beauty shine though. A fair criticism, considering there have been times I have seen images of Kate with her eye makeup looking stark in comparison to her rosy complexion, but you have to applaud her confidence for going DIY with the makeup brushes – even on her wedding day! But it isn’t so much Kate’s makeup […]

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Burberry Brit celebrates first London store with a bang

If there’s one thing guaranteed to make you feel self-conscious, it’s going to a Burberry bash with a room full of beautiful people. Last night Burberry threw its doors open to the British brand’s first Brit store in London’s Covent Garden, and armed with an appetite for champers and canapes, I headed down to the 10,000 square foot space to party with the stars. Christopher Bailey was there, of course, to host the evening’s events – that man does not photograph well, he’s seriously hot (and young) in the flesh – along with Burberry faves Carla Delevigne and sister Poppy, Lily Donaldson, Tali Lennox, Sasha M’Baye and Alex Watson. And it didn’t disappoint. With heightened audio and visual technology – huge plasma screens and swinging features – it’s the most digitally innovative Burberry store in London, crafted with British metallic and mirrored materials to create an industrial but super-sleek finish. “We are really excited to open our first Burberry Brit store in London,” says Christopher Bailey. “We have had great feedback from our Brit stores around the world, so it felt right to open the biggest Brit store in our home city. “Music is intrinsically connected to Burberry Brit; it’s very much the attitude and energy flowing throughout the collection and the store. It’s very modern, it’s a little bit dishevelled and it’s distinctively British.” Speaking of music, a live set from Life in Film, Burberry’s band of choice, kicked last night’s soiree off in true Brit style, and fellow musician Ellie Goulding was among those getting down to the guitars. I had a little boogie when the lights went down, but not before I gauged my way through mini chicken and leek pies, donut balls and soft-centred chocolates on sticks. Burberry and Bailey – you throw a damn good […]

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Gisele Bündchen: the last of the supermodels?

Some people are so well known that their name is reduced to just a word. Blake, Alexa, Posh and Naomi are all girls that need no surname to be recognised, and when it comes to the modelling, there’s Gisele. Ah yes, synonymous with impossibly long bronzed legs, Brazilian curves and that smile. But apart from being Mrs Tom Brady, new supermum – you’ll remember the scandal over her ‘breastfeeding should be law’ comments – and businesswoman extraordinaire, let’s not forget her roots. Named by none other than Naomi Campbell as the last supermodel, and after topping the Forbes Supermodel Rich List again, we chart the model highs and meteoric rise of Gisele Bündchen… Born to German-Brazilian parents in 1980, like all good supermodels her talent was spotted young, and in a McDonalds, of all places (anyone else ever seen a model scout when grabbing a burger?). At just 14 and already nearly six feet tall, Gisele began a career that would see her secure three consecutive Vogue covers by the age of 19. The real money maker for her modelling career, however, was a five year contract with Victoria’s Secret that would send her fame stellar. It was here she perfected the horse-walk – that stompy, legs lifted high strut with which she walks the catwalk. While her modelling work brought fortune and the coveted title of Leo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, Gisele has never rested on her looks. Sure, representing luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton and, bizarrely enough, Apple, earned her up to $33m a year, but her other ventures include charity stints and philanthropic work (she was honoured at this year’s Global Environment Citizen Awards, in fact). But what is it that makes her so special? Her selling power, in a nutshell. Gisele’s ability to shift products from the […]

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John Galliano was absent from his presentation in Paris

After John Galliano was fired from his creative director post at Christian Dior last week for making anti-Semitic remarks, it was unsure whether or not the designer’s own AW11 collection – owned by Dior parent company LVMH – would go ahead at Paris Fashion Week or not. In the end, company executives decided on a low-key event, and held the small scale presentation at a townhouse in Paris’ moneyed Avenue Foch, where just 19 looks were showcased to press and buyers. The show itself was a somewhat sorry affair, and with Galliano understandably absent from the proceedings, the viewing was accompanied by music from Adele’s Rolling in the Deep and Coldplay’s Viva La Vida, with lyrics such as ‘We could have had it all’ and ‘I used to rule the world’ adding to the somber mood of it all. The models were dressed in signature Galliano gowns, with layered tweed jackets, pared-down pencil skirts, pleated sundresses, fur trimmed parkas and floral centrepieces – all finished off with distinctive bow shaped lipstick and dark smoky eyes, reports The Daily Mail. The New York Times shared this view on the show, adding, “typically Galliano, [a] mix of romantic dresses, a loosely draped mint kimono with black lace appliqué, a black vinyl trench and a silk halter dress.” But with Galliano now rumoured to be in rehab in Arizona, his future – and his brand’s – still seems an undecided one. See the looks from what might be his final collection below…

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Rihanna asked to tone down her Brit Award performance

Last night, the 02 Arena in London played host to the 2011 annual Brit Awards ceremony with many a lyrical talent on stage, but one in particular was asked to tone down her raunchy set for the British public – yep, you guessed it… Rihanna! Her provocative S&M video has been under media scrutiny ever since it hit our TV screens, with Radio 1 refusing to play the song, being banned in 11 countries worldwide and now facing a lawsuit from American photographer David LaChapelle – talk about a global uproar, eh? Although Rihanna may have sugar coated some of her more risque lyrics for last night’s performance, she certainly wasn’t about to skimp on the outfit front, and dressed in a lace bodice with matching knickers and a flesh coloured body-suit underneath, the stunning pop star certainly brought back the sexual undertones to the song. On the red carpet however, Rihanna could be seen with few more clothes on, namely an eye popping Haute Couture Christian Dior gown, no less – complete with a purple floral bodice, mustard yellow waist sash and an enormous ruffled tulle lower half, the eccentric star proved she’s no stranger when it comes to a splash of vibrant colour. According to the Daily Mail, the Bajan beauty picked up the award for Best International Female Solo Artist on the night, handed by our very own Cheryl Cole, who seemed eager to meet her celebrity ‘girl crush’ in person. Take a look at Rihanna’s medley performance at the 2011 Brit Awards below… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EobjtO1_18

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Katy Perry wows at the Grammy’s

Katy Perry and her British heart throb hubby Russell Brand have recently been plagued by media rumors their relationship was in crisis after a mere three months of marriage, but last night at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, pop princess Perry put a stop to such nonsense, in the only way she knows best.

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Kim Kardashian hits back at W magazine

After recently posing naked and being sprayed silver for the cover of W magazine, American reality star Kim Kardashian hasn’t kept her feelings quiet about the shoot – she’s claiming that too much (read: her nipple) is on show, and she’s not happy about it. On her new documentary show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York (we haven’t seen it yet either), the infamous Kardashian sibling moans about how she was misled over how much of her nipples the magazine planned on showing, The Cut reports. “I’ve definitely learned my lesson. I’m never taking my clothes off again, even if it’s for Vogue,” she said. Wanting to uphold their reputation, a W magazine spokesperson responded in an e-mail statement: “In keeping in line with the theme of W Magazine’s November Art Issue, Kim Kardashian’s cover was conceived as an artistic collaboration with well-known artist Barbara Kruger, and was a meditation on the influence that reality TV has on contemporary culture. “The inside portfolio documented the career and power of Kim Kardashian as a work of art, using the language of artists like Jeff Koons (see Rabbit) and Gilbert & George (see The Singing Sculpture).” Hey, Kim, maybe next time you take your kit off for a shoot you should read the small print first… [Images: W magazine]

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Five minutes with designer Micaela Ezra

Australian-born designer Micaela Ezra is beginning to make a name for herself in the fashion capital of New York. Fresh from graduating and showing at Australian Fashion Week in her home country, she packed up her samples and moved to the Big Apple four years ago to gain more experience – and a bigger presence – in the industry. After numerous knocks on even moor doors, Micaela found herself sitting with designer Cynthia Steffe who, luckily, offered her a job there and then – one which she remained at for three years, no less. It was only when she attended a party one evening she met her current business partner Maytal Sharifi, and the rest, as they say, is history – three stylish yet practical brands, Sine, Laila and Parameter, were born. With her labels now stocked at the likes of Bloomingdales, Anthropologie and other cult boutiques around the world, we caught up with Micaela to have a chat about her journey to the big city, get the low-down on her inspirations, check in on her personal style, and find out her plans for the future of the brands… What is the difference between Sine and Laila, and how did they begin? Sine is a contemporary sportswear collection that presents a seamless union of creativity and functionality. We believe that wearing Sine is wearing your heart on your sleeve. Emotions are portrayed through vivid colors and expressive prints – many of these are my own artworks which we digitally print onto fabric! Laila is an ‘effortless eveningwear’ collection that, as an extension, captures the same emotive spirit as its sister line Sine. It is a range of both cocktail dresses and gowns, also focusing on sumptuous textiles, exciting color and unique print. Recently we launched Laila Bridal! How would you […]

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Editor’s letter: Happy Christmas!

To all our lovely MFL readers, Christmas will be with us in a matter of hours, and we’re officially heading off home for the holidays to gorge on everything in sight. But don’t worry – we’ll be posting at least once a day over the festive period with news on the best sales, what to buy from them and our round ups of 2010 to feed you your daily fashion fix. But before we wish this year away and welcome the new one in, I’d like to take this chance to thank all of you, our faithful fans and readers, for continuing to support MFL every day on our journey to world domination… or, er, becoming as best as we can be. It’s been a particularly special year for me in my newly-appointed position of editor, and I’ve loved every minute of finding the hottest fashion news and best style-savvy buys to keep you on your trend-setting toes – I just hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have. And so, as a new and exceptionally exciting year lays ahead for us and you, I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! We’ll be back to business on 4th January, don’t forget to check in on us over the holidays… With love, Emily x

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London Fashion Week SS11: House of Holland screening

Saturday not only saw House of Holland’s Spring/Summer 2011 show, but also the launch of the new Blackberry Torch 9800- as promoted by Henry himself in an exclusive post-catwalk screening. My Fashion Life, amongst other bloggers, were treated to a breezy Holland swanning into the upstairs room of his namesake pub (where he had his 21st birthday, apparently) an hour late, having gone for a stiff drink after the well-received show closed. Still, to be kept waiting by Henry isn’t too disheartening- as he’s soon delighting us all with his charm and fashion quips(apparently Aggy left his show stuffing a standout leaf motif jumpsuit into her bag). He quickly played us all a video of the show, and it’s clear Henry and his House of Holland girls are all growing up- there’s new silhouettes in the form of flared trousers and razor sharp pleated skirts, and long line column dresses a la Aggy’s new favourite look. Henry told us how the House of Holland consumer is more “cocktail party than squat party” these days, and that the Miami beach style collection, complete with marabou doughnut earrings and banana leaf prints, perfectly fits this glamourous transition. Of course she’s still as fun as ever- clips of Jaime Winstone bopping to the tunes on the front row gave a great context to Holland’s fringe overlays and curtain tassel accents strutting down the runway. We loved the metallic pleat skater peices, and batwing denim shirts- very accessible stuff from Mr Holland this year it seems. Greens, aquamarine, gold and purple all hinted at a disco vibe, and overall we were chuffed to get a sneak peak at the man (and team)’s work. “Me too, this is the first time I’ve seen it, “ he looks a tad bashful and nervous in his seat […]

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Weekly Round-up

Watch Lady Gaga’s directorial debut, find out Christopher Kane’s favourite places, and which brand is designing for transvestites?… Lady Gaga makes her directorial debut on SHOWstudio’s website with a short film about the storm of publicity surrounding her (we say film, it’s more of a pocket-cam moment) – Grazia Valentino’s got a new prodigy, Mackenzie Drazan – and she’s only 15 – the Cut Ever wonder where the cool kids of fashion hang out? Well, here’s a peek inside Christopher Kane’s little black book – Telegraph Be & D is taking the military trend to a whole new level with its camouflage tote – Purseblog Here’s taking androgynous dressing to a whole new level – Acne has teamed up with Candy magazine to create a collection for cross-dressers and transvestites – Vogue UK

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Pretzels spark pro-anorexia controversy

Last time we had a pretzel, it was two inches thick, completely stodgy and covered in salt, but we’re clearly not up to speed – Pretzel Crisps, aka the snackers’ delight, has been advertising its thin and crispy versions on bus shelters in New York City recently, but its slogan has sparked outrage.

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Debenhams bans airbrushing

We may have alluded to this in our round-up on Friday, but we actually think this is deserving of a bit more attention – Debenhams, one of Britain’s best-loved department stores, is breaking boundaries in the world of fashion by banning airbrushing from its summer swimwear campaigns.

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Win tickets to Exclusive My-Wardrobe Denim Party

What’s Monday next week looking like for you? The usual crawl into work, countless cups of tea in the name of procrastination and a to-do list that’s never-ending? Same here. But My-wardrobe may just have the solution to a mundane Monday, as next week they’re launching a special treasure hunt to celebrate their two-day Denim pop up shop on the 27th-28th in London’s Carnaby Street. As of Monday next week My-wardrobe will be releasing clues to the whereabouts of 5 pairs of hidden Nudie Jeans via the very handy mediums of facebook and twitter. Once you’re clued up the actual hunt will take place on Tuesday between 12pm and 3pm and the lovely my-wardrobe people will be giving you the clues you need to find the jeans – don’t worry they’re won’t be much brain work involved as we’re assured they won’t be too cryptic. To each pair of jeans an email address will be attached and the lucky finder will be able to attend the exclusive launch party on Wednesday 26th May. As well as partying with the most stylish of the fashion crowd, you’ll be served Martinis from behind an actual bar of denim, listen to DJ sets from Tom Crane and CSY and of course make your arrival on a denim carpet – naturally. So if you fancy attending the very denim soiree then get ready to start following the clues on Monday on My-wardrobe’s facebook page or twitter feed.

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Top Five: Skin Illuminating Powders

What’s the best way to stand out? It’s usually by saying it in lights – neon, multi-coloured, flashing and even those lights that hurt your eyes!!! The word tacky comes to mind – but, they still manage to illuminate, highlight and make like a party-animal and steal your lime light! So, it’s time to take back the centre-fold and put your skin in the spot-light on those fabulous nights out! To help your search for fame – here are our top five skin illuminating powders! Georgia by Benefit, is the first our list! This nifty lil’ number comes in a handbag sized box – but as they say – all good things come in small packages! Dust it all over your face for an instant glow! And no need to worry about colours – as this suits all skin types and can even be used during the day! This next one is like offer of the day at Asda, or BOGOF at Thomas Cook! Jemma Kidd’s Dual Illuminator Crème Highlighter and Shimmer Dust is a 2-in-1, with the power to add just a hint seductiveness or full blown sex appeal! It has both a crème highlighter and a shimmer dust – so how much illumination is up to you! MAC’s Iridescent Loose Powder is like Jemma Kidd’s Shimmer Dust (minus the crème highlighter). But – the great thing about this product is that with the loose powder, you can mix it with your moisturiser or foundation for a natural all-over glow. Or use it on it’s own – but remember to break up the granules in-between your fingers first – otherwise you’ll end up looking like a Jordan-disco ball! Cheekbones, brow line and the bridge of your nose are all the right places to illuminate! BUT! What about the rest […]

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Ask Jasper Conran anything

Whether you’re a fan of the British designer, have always wanted to chat to a fashion insider or just a goddamn nosey parker, you’re in for a treat. Jasper Conran is trying his hand at Twitter this afternoon and has promised to answer anything and everything that comes his way.

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Five minutes with Kara Ross

New York based designer Kara Ross has quietly won over the style mavens of fashion’s most polished capital with her ability to walk the fine line between statement jewels and tasteful accessorising. Ross can now count almost every fashion and accessories editor among her fans, and this seasons chunky cuffs have already won over the fashion cognoscenti featuring on countless wish lists around he world. Having recently added an exceedingly covetable handbag collection to her label, Ross is now preparing to launch a range of belts for autumn 2010. We caught up with her to talk gems, vintage fashion and her forthcoming collaboration with fellow New Yorker and old friend Tory Burch… Who were your style icons growing up and how have they influenced the way you design?  Well, I have an enormous respect and appreciation for designers such as Geoffrey Beene, Halston, Schiaperelli, Ossie Clark, Bonnie Cashin and many more. I don’t know if you’d call them “style icons” but they’ve certainly influenced my style.  My love of vintage clothing and design came from the times my mother would take my sisters and I to vintage and antique shows. For proms and other special occasions I always wore vintage pieces that I purchased at these shows. It was great because I never had to worry about someone else wearing the same dress!”   How would you sum up the Kara Ross aesthetic? Statement accessories that incorporate unique materials in unexpected ways, always going back to gemstones and exotic skins, our signature.   How do you begin your design process?   Usually I see something that grabs my eye, a shape, color, photo, piece of art, view and I go from there with sketching and onto actually making a sample.    Your work features lots of natural themes , snakeskin and honeycomb patterns , where else do you look for inspiration? Travel is a […]

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V magazine goes plus-size

When Mark Fast sent plus-size models down his spring catwalk in September, fashion fans had a field day. Well, the plus-size debate is always going to get trendy tongues wagging. Cue V magazine’s next move: dedicating a whole issue to larger models.

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Christmas partywear at M&S

Here at My Fashion Life, we’ve decided that November is the acceptable month to start getting excited about Christmas and therefore, the sparkly partywear that will start to filter through our favourite high street stores over the coming months. Marks and Spencer were quick off the mark when they hosted their partywear press day in October, showing us all the delightful and fashionably festive things that we have to look forward to.

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NY Fashion Week SS10: Day 8 Recap

With the end of Fashion Week fast approaching things have definitely calmed down inside the tents, so I was excited to see that there was a little PR stunt going on in front of the tents as I made my way in. In order to promote their new show, “Naughty Chef,” the Oxygen channel hired a slew of people to wear “Feed the Models” shirts and chant various tunes about the reality show — very clever and it got the attention of a lot of photographers.

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Medical Doctors Embrace the Bow Tie

If you’ve ever ventured down past a post to read a bit about who I am as a writer, you would know that I possess an intriguing alter-ego in that I’m a biomedical researcher by day and well, an art aficionado by night (and day)! As expected, a good chunk of my day is spent poring through scientific literature, writing manuscripts or tending to research participants. The other chunk feeds that right-brain lust for fashion, art and anything where a sizeable dose of subjectivity can be thrown at it. As expected, over the course of my workday, the odd chance of coming across anything remotely fashion-related amid the scientific jargon is rare. Browsing fashion blogs and reading the latest findings in the Journal of Neuroscience are tasks that are far removed from one another—except for today!

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Find your ideal job with My Fashion Life!

Have a boss that makes Anna Wintour seem like an angel? Has hitting the snooze button every morning become a habit? Worry not guys! Regular readers of My Fashion Life will have noticed the new jobs board section in our navigation bar. The board features a great roundup of permanent, freelance and internship positions in the fashion and beauty industry. Positions are worldwide, so just choose your ideal location, your preferred niche and search away. If you haven’t already ventured over, I recommend that you check it out. Glance over at our sidebar for the latest job listings and to have jobs delivered straight to your RSS feed just click here! Happy hunting! [Image]

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On|Off Exhibition: AW09

The On|Off exhibition made a new home for itself this year in London’s Science Museum, showcasing a selection of off schedule designers at London Fashion Week. The theme for the space was ‘White on White’, featuring a huge white catwalk a white press lounge and a giant, inflatable wall that enclosed the design stands (which was of course, white). Here are a few collections that caught our eye:

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The Rachel Zoe T-shirt: It’s B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Calling all Rachel Zoe fans! I know you’re out there. Rachel is the celebrity stylist we love to hate but admit it; you loved her even more after The Rachel Zoe Project right? While going through my RSS feeds I came across this interesting bit of news over at Save Anna“. The Rachel Zoe t-shirt is $40 and available to pre-order at

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Catherine Malandrino: 10 years on and still going strong!

10 years ago designer Catherine Malandrino presented her first collection, today she has lots to celebrate. Her designs have been worn by some of Hollywood’s elite (Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker and more), she’s recently launched a line of jewellery and has just opened a new boutique in the heart of Istanbul. We caught up with Catherine to do what we do best…talk fashion!

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Katie Grand Talks To The Guardian

You know when you’re in your twenties and working out what you want to do with your life, you say OK, by the time I’m 30 I’d like to work for Prada, edit a magazine, buy a house – and I ticked all those boxes quite quickly. But during my thirties I suppose I’ve solidified what I started in my twenties and I want to just carry on working with nice people doing nice things. I’m not unhappy with what I’m doing. – Katie Grand talking to

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In the News Today: Marc Jacobs is Style Icon of the Year

How fickle is the fashion world? Very! After facing intense criticism for his presentation during NY Fashion Week, the tables have now turned for Jacobs and praise is flooding his way in abundance. The Observer has awarded Jacobs, Style Icon of the Year 2007, even though its been confirmed that Victoria Beckham will be the new face of Marc Jacobs for Spring/Summer 08 (yes you read correctly). Fashion photographer Juergen Teller did the honours and shot the campaign. We predict what the ads will look like now – pouting and lots stiff poses.

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