The official video (above) for Will.I.Am and Nicki Minaj’s single “Check It Out,” an ode to Japanese anime culture, [UPDATE: Nicki is quoted saying the video is an ode to anime, but a reader points out that it's more an ode to Korean pop. See comments for details.] is now available for your viewing pleasure. –Onsmash
Colette is offering a bunch of rubber-themed merchandise in the lead up to the movie “Rubber,” by Quentin Dupieux, including of course, rubbers! –Colette
Vera Wang’s Autumn 2011 bridal collection features frothy bottoms and the wedding dress silhouette that refuses to die, strapless.–Popbee
After being fired from her gig at Bazaar magazine in the mid-seventies, Ana Wintour went to work for the x-rated Penthouse magazine, a gig that lasted two years and one that Wintour has tried to erase from her resume. –Fashioncopious
Vashtie Kola, who recently shook up the sneaker world as the first female collaborator on a pair of Jordans, was recently interviewed by Vibe Vixen magazine. In the q&a she chats about the origin of her name, her fave kicks, and her views on baby tees and how she believes tees in general should fit. Here’s a taste….Kola’s response to a question, asking her to describe her style:
“Fashion-forward tomboy. Although I like sneakers and I like hoodies and t-shirts, I also like well-made things, the world of high-fashion is dear to me because I like things that are well-made and that’s not to say that all things high-fashion are well made. I like things that are fashionable ad I like well-made tangible products and goods. You know, I have a really great handbag collection and shoe collection whether it be sneakers or heels. It spaNS those two worlds and it’s kind of a balance.”
Last week readers were awed by Reebok’s plushie collabo with Hello Kitty, and now we present a match-made-in-heaven collaboraton between Hello Kitty and what would no doubt be real-life Kitty’s vehicle of choice, Smart Car. Fans of the brands can now customize the Smart Car “Fortwo” model with Hello Kitty vehicle wraps, available in four patterns. More images and info at Blogue.
Halle Berry (above) is enjoying the hell out of her new beau, Parisian super hottie, Olivier Martinez, and as always looks smoking doing it. –Justjared
Today is day three of India Fashion Week. –Epochtimes
Taylor Momsen flashes the audience with her pastie-covered boobs during a recent New York performance. –Hollywoodlife.
In less boring flasher news, the red-headed Russian spy, who got everyone all nostalgic for the glory daysof trench coats and sunglasses, is on the cover of this month’s Russian Maxim. Those who like a woman who can handle a gun will appreciate the behind-the-scenes video. –Maxim
In what must be a European thing (because it’s completely lost on this Yank!), John Galiano has partnered with Parisian pastry house Laduree to create an exclusive collection of macarons. –Sybarites.
Nicki Minaj was laced in Michael Atwood when she performed this past weekend in Philly. Necolebitchie.
Just because minimalism is on the rise doesn’t eliminate the need for statement pieces like this Valentino crystal feather clutch, an awe-inspiring item singularly capable of lighting up a room and filling it with delight. Bravo, Valentino! Via Netaporter. More looks on the next page.
These palomino-colored Celine pumps may not leap from the page but in many ways they epitomize the look of Spring 2011. The design is slick yet simple, providing the perfect platform for the down-to-earth color and materials story. Sort of like that captivating stranger whose one glance brings to mind feelings of familiarity from forever and a day. Via WWD.
A lux fashion upgrade to a casual pants silhouette , as we saw during fashion week in New York can be a really good look. Bird by Juicy cashmere pants are approved by the snobs. Available at Shopbop. View in detail on the flip.
Exclusively available at Epaulet Shop, the “Blazing” jacket by our beloved NAU is pretty much all you need fo the brisk winter days. While crafted from a two-layer waterproof/breathable fabric with a 650-fill goose down, it still maintains a slim and low-bulk profile. More iamges on the flip. Available here.
Luxury-goods holding house LVMH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton), whose names include heavy hitters Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Celine and Givenchy among many others, must be enjoying the returns on its luxury leather brands since it just pruchased 14 percent of super-status fashion house Hermes, most famous for its “Kelly” and “Birkin” (carried by Kim Kardashian above) bag styles. The rest of the company’s shares are held by members of the Hermes family. LVMH claims it’s not trying to attempt a total takeover, but given its aggressive history (check its epic attempt to grab Gucci), not everyone is buying that.
The hype keeps building for Nicki Minaj, who was recently named as one of MTV’s hottest MCs, a yearly list put together by a round table of rap experts for the past four years. Minaj placed 6th, while top ranking went to Eminem, followed by Jay Z and Kanye West. It’s a significant mention for Minaj because it marks a first time a woman has ranked within the top ten in the history of the list. Drake, who placed fourth, said about Minaj, “Feature-wise, she’s on tracks with heavyweights killing; not holding her own, but killing. She’s controlling the radio.” Minaj recentlly performed in Philadelphia, image above with more on the next page. Via Globalgrind.
