Fashionably Late: Style News You Might Have Missed This Week
Jessica Misener
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Welcome to Fashionably Late, where we round up the Style scraps that didn't make it to our news page this week. Click through and catch up on what else happened since Monday!
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Kirsten Loves...Tanning?
Actress Kirsten Dunst is one of the lucky ones that can totally pull off her porcelain pale skin, which compliments her blonde hair and baby blue eyes. But according to her recent interview with Lucky Magazine, apparently the fair-skinned beauty would rather be bronzed, saying that when she's spray tanned, "I look amaziiiiiiing." The covergirl continued to rave on- adding, "You lose like five pounds immediately, and your face is glowing and gorgeous."
Andrej Pejic Vs. Lea T
There are few transgendered models who have managed to overcome enough barriers to reach the height of commercial success. Yet two exceptions have bent the rules of fashion, as well as gender- models Andrej Pejic and Lea T. While there are obviously many similarities seeing that both can be placed in the same category, Andrej wants it known that they both have very different looks. Andrej told Vogue UK that while Lea T has set been courageously outspoken about her journey, Andrej has taken a different route, saying: "I don't really see myself as being here to challenge transgender stereotypes. I'm just myself. It's taken a while to be taken seriously, but I hope to prove that I'm very versatile and that I'll still be here after the phenomenon has passed." (Getty photo)
The Duchess Overpacks Too
Overpacking takes on a whole new meaning for the Duchess of Cambridge this holiday season. And according to the Cut, Kate Middleton is going to need an extra big suitcase for her travels- which require five outfit changes a day. In the words of a royal expert on such matters, this means "a casual outfit for breakfast, a smart outfit -- and a hat -- for the morning church service, a dress for lunch, a cocktail dress for early evening drinks and a full-length dress for the evening meal." Yikes, and we thought we had issues overpacking. (Getty photo)
First Look, Dior's Book
Christian Dior's new 100-page coffee table book comes out tomorrow, but we've got a sneak peak at what's in store. "Dior Couture" chronicles the fashion house's haute couture archives with stunning photographs all taken by the acclaimed Patrick Demarchelier. Click over to the Cut to see more pictures from the book before it hits stores!
Prada Ad Hoax
Did this Prada campaign have you fooled at first glance? Well don't feel too bad, we fell for it too. Fashion blogs were abuzz (and confused) when this oh-so-realistic Prada ad featuring Lana Del Ray surfaced last week. But as it turns out, the jokes on us and the "campaign" is all a big hoax. According to ELLE, the image was merely photoshopped- and very skillfully at that. The fake ad was posted on Fashin Live Journal, and had us all believing the Indie singer's random (and unlikely) new Prada gig. Shortly after the tricky ad went live, fashion blogs everywhere picked it up.
Whitney Port Resurfaces
Last we heard from reality-queen-turned-fashion designer Whitney Port, she had just started her own clothing line called Whitney Eve, which opened to harsh reviews. ELLE Magazine caught up with the novel designer to see what's been going on since then. The new Crest Whitestrips spokesperson says that since Whitney Eve's shaky debut in 2008, she thinks that it probably would've have been a good idea to consider the even shakier economy during it's debut. Specifically, "to not look at every design like an art project!" Hopefully Whitney's theory will pan out with her lower-priced line, We by Whitney Eve- coming out soon. (Getty photo)
Audrey Hepburn's Dress Sold For How Much!?
Audrey Hepburn's iconic lace gown that she wore at the 1954 Oscar's for her Roman Holiday nod, was sold at a private auction in London last week. As expected, the dress fetched an insane amount of money...a whooping £84,000 (or the equivalent of $113,332) to be exact, as British Vogue reported. Experts had estimated the dress to sell between £40,000 - £60,000, (or $53,968-$80,952)so even the pros were stunned when it far surpassed the appraised figures. (Getty photo)
Cyber Monday Breaks Records
For online shopping addicts everywhere, this past Monday marked the biggest online sales day of the year. This past Cyber Monday (the equivalent of digital Black Thursday) broke records with a total sales of $1.3 billion, which is the highest amount of online sales in a single day in U.S. history. Last year, Cyber Monday sales cashed in at $1 billion. And according to Womens Wear Daily, this year saw a noticeable increase in the amount of online shopping that was done with smart phones or tablet devices, instead of using a laptop. Major perks of shopping online sales during post-Thanksgiving madness are skipping lines, avoiding the crazy crowds, and altogether a hassle-free experience. (Getty photo)
Protesting Daphne's Exhibit
According to Womens Wear Daily, protestors have gathered outside the FIT museum, where Daphne Guinness' art exhibition stands. The problem seems to be with a sponsorship agreement that Daphne has with a jewelry brand Leviev. The pro-Palestinian human rights group Adalah-NY, has claimed that the Israeli jewelry owner Lev Liev is violated laws because she is building properties on the West Bank. As a result, they're trying to ban Leviev from her title as the headline sponsor for Daphne's successful FIT exhibit. The Palestinian group threatens to distribute fliers to educate staff and visitors about Liev's "human rights abuses and unethical business practices." Stay tuned for more to come.
Madewell's Interactive Video
As T magazine first reported, Madewell debuted a creative and unique idea for their 2011 Holiday promo video where the viewer gets to be the director and calls the shots with every click. Featuring model Dree Hemingway and stylist Marina Muñoz, the interactive clip has you make the call between different options which play out as either girl getting ready for her day. From coffee or tea, to shoes or a handbag, watch the video here and play along as each decision changes what happens next.
Armani's Inflated Ego
Giorgio Armani will most likely be losing some fans after a shockingly conceited statement to the German magazine Die Ziet, as Womens Wear Daily first reported. When the designer was asked about the future of his company, he arrogantly responded: "There will be many small Armanis in my company to continue my work...but there will be no genius capable of taking on all this. That would mean defrauding myself and my seriousness." And the pompous rant didn't stop there. Despite mentioning his hatred for Hollywood, he continued to say "Hollywood really wants my clothes!" Someone needs to give Mr. Armani a generous dose of humbleness before he goes any further. (Getty photo)
Carré Otis' Revealing Memoir
80s and 90s supermodel Carré Otis isn't afraid of spilling industry secrets in her forthcoming tell-all book Beauty, Disrupted. In her fourth memoir, Otis recalls her modeling career as being consumed with eating disorders, and fueled by cocaine. Fashionista reported on an interview which she gave to recovery site The Fix, saying: "Cocaine was just what people were doing...People used cocaine for weight maintenance, but also as a way of adapting to that lifestyle." Otis reveals tragic details of her 20-year battle with anorexia, which she blames on her inability to recognize a problem due to how "normal" it had become.
Dior Opens First Pop-Up
Christian Dior has hopped aboard the pop-up store trend, and opened their very first pop-up store in Miami's design district, as InStyle reported. The luxe store is equipped with colorful neon lights, ceiling-high TV screens, and even has a nail salon where customers can take shopping breaks with a relaxing mani/pedi. Furtheremore, a food cart which offers French pastries is conveniently situated right outside the store. Christian Dior's extravagant pop-up will have a two-week run. (Getty photo)
Louis Vuitton Art Sculptures
Visionary animal sculptures made entirely from Louis Vuitton handbags are making quite the splash in the new Louis Vuitton flagship in Sydney, Australia. Specially crafted for the stores opening by British artist Billie Achilleo, it's hard to believe that these creations are crafted using only Louis Vuitton bags. The animals reflect the Australian wildlife with sculptures of a Kangaroo, a Koala, an Alligator. Check out all of the awesome art installments on Fashionista.com.
Versace Has Us Seeing Double
If you dared to shop the H&M for Versace collection (before it was sold out, that is) then maybe you came across a certain tropical-esque print splashed with bananas. If you think it looks familiar but can't quite place it, let us help. Flashback to the 2000 Grammy's when J.Lo wore the infamous deep-V sheer Versace dress. As Yahoo Music observed, the memorable print has made it's way back onto the fashion scene with it's giant comeback at Versace x H&M, but in tamer versions than J.Lo's daring number. The original "green jungle" dress is now on display at the Grammy Museum. (Getty photo, Versace x H&M)
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