Bleu De Paname introduces their first women’s collection titled “Midinette” (old school name for  Parisian seamstresses). Staying true to the label’s workwear roots, the silhouettes are simple and functional allowing for ease of wear and personal interpretation. Available mid-March at  Dover Street Market London, IT. Hong Kong, Comme des Garcons Tokyo, Centre Commercial Paris. Take a closer look at the look book on the next page courtesy of Bleu de Paname.

We already posted some images from the Colette X Chanel pop-up shop and here via photographer Olivier Saillant are some more, which give a wider angle on how the shop is set up and merchandised. Looks a sheer delight, well done as always by Colette and props to Chanel for taking a chance and extending the brand in an edgier direction. More on the next page. Images courtesy of Colette.

Jun Takahashi’s Autumn/Winter 2011collection not only illustrates his uncanny ability to create unique looking pieces to be desired, but also a consistent focus on outerwear that has been a recurring theme on many runways. Lots of furry and plushy textures with a street edge and distinction and of course unexpected details . The cat clutch above kind of did it for me. Complete looks on the flip via Vogue Italia.

Not the official video of the Thierry Mugler show, which took place yesterday during Paris Fashion Weeek, but the finale, with an appearance at the very end of Lady Gaga, walking with Nicola Formichetti. Get a little taste of her walk on the next page from an E News segment. She was impressive…as the host pointed out, other models–wearing lower heels–stumbled, while Gaga was flawless and all diva all day!

Titled “Real Fantasies,” this Prada video lookbook directed by James Lima is an artsy look at Prada’s Spring 2011 offerings, in large part  inspired by tripped-out 60s fashion when Twiggy was at her height, but also with some sprinkle dust from Monty Python for added amusement. All in all, another departure (House of Holland’s camp “Hawt Couture”) from the sexy-girl-with-bedroom-hair themes, which have come to dominate video look books over the past few years. Which, we like–change is good.

Bold and colorful, enjoy a look at the first part of the Melody Ehsani’s Spring 2011 collection featuring lots of covetable earrings, rings and statement necklaces. On the next page a complete look, courtesy of Melody Ehsani.

Adidas takes some of its classic styles form the 80s and adds some glamourous twists for the ladies with cut outs, plus eye-popping materials and colors. Called the “Cut Out” pack it also includes a jacket, tops and a surprisingly cute skirt. For shoppers in the U.S. some styles can already be purchased here.  See the rest of the line on the next page.

From WWD & WSJ:

Christian Dior’s dismissed designer John Galliano “unreservedly apologized” for his alleged anti-Semitic comments, an emotional mea culpa that marked the troubled designer’s first effort to salvage his reputation. Yet he also painted himself as a victim of discrimination and said he would fight back.

“Anti-Semitism and racism have no part in our society. I unreservedly apologize for my behavior in causing any offense,” the British designer said in a statement. He said he would immediately seek help for his “failures.” People close to Dior said the 50 year-old designer has been suffering from alcohol addiction and that it impacted his ability to work.

 Meanwhile, the Thierry Mugler show has begun to stream….right now we’re getting a backstage view (nope, it’s showtime!), with Lady Gaga showing up now and again in giant pigtails. And it is a sort of ironic/amusing twist that the Mugler show is anchored by the theme of a birth of a new race of prejudice-free people, an idea presented in Gaga’s recent single “Born This Way.” In many ways it’s like a staged playing out of the changing of the guards. Fascinating. P.S. Gaga knows how to work a runway!

Here is one for all the Hello Kitty fans out there. There sure is not much that the comic figure from Japan has not been on yet and this summer you will see a small sneaker collection from Vans featuring Hello Kitty. The line-up  includes the Slip-On, the Sk8 Hi D-Lo, and another lace-up low top sneaker. All three sneakers feature heavy all-over Hello Kitty designs. The sneakers will be released June 2011 at Vans stores, in the Vans online store and also at select Sanrio boutiques and Sanrio.com.

Images of the other two sneakers follow after the jump.

Today we can finally present to you the full film of the Megan Fox for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Spring/Summer 2011 Advertising Campaign. Check it out!