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IT’S been a tough year for fashion. The juice has been virtually squeezed out of it. Luxury retailers, after seeing margins erode like Nantucket beachfront, have leaned on designers to cut their prices. To stay afloat, design houses are reducing quality and promoting value. Meanwhile fast-fashion chains are eating their lunch as they reproduce runway looks in six weeks. As a symbol of self-inflicted misery, the listless, half-starved model may be perfect after all. At least the fashion world had Michelle Obama and Sarah Palin to help avoid the impression that, you know, nobody cares about clothes and big dangly...

“Jersey girl” Jacquelyn Jablonski is the young, beautiful muse showcasing the Ralph Lauren collection in Muse #20, photographed by Jason Nocito. And voilà, we are presented with the standard Lauren feel, look and classic lines, all hearkening us back to the stylish memes of early 20th century elegance in fashion.

High-school kids in France are fighting for their right to wear revealing clothing to school. Apparently some schools have new dress codes that ban things like short skirts, piercings, and low-slung pants. At one school last week, a chick managed to convince 300 of 2,100 students to come to school dressed in violation of the new code. This meant revealing shorts or minis for girls and board shorts for guys. Their new headmaster was trying to ban skirts above the knee and clothes with holes in them. The protest organizer got in trouble, obviously. Her actions led to a three-day...

THERE is, as far as I know, only one accessory that can immediately bestow the veneer of grandeur upon the everyday fellow. That article is the monocle. By placing the gold-rimmed glass into the socket of an eye, class and eccentricity is instantly conferred upon the wearer. Unfortunately the monocle all but vanished in the post-war era, being consigned to a time when gold watch-chains hung across prosperous bellies and diamond tie pins held together cravats. But things are changing. The optician Vision Express has announced it is to re-introduce the single eye-glass following a sudden surge of interest among...

The Editors of The Fashion Time Magazine search for a glamorous Hollywood starlet was met with a startling success … Blake Lively was an example of a head-to-toe perfection at the New York premiere of “Sherlock Holmes”.

The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine on a mission to locate the most glamorous, stylish, fab looking celebrities, chose Fergie and Naomi, as our couture heroines of the day… You can never go wrong wearing goddess like Marchesa gowns.

Love her or loathe her, it's hard to argue that Sarah Palin didn't look chic during her debut at the Republican National Convention in September 2008. That weekend, Palin and her family were transformed overnight from fleece-wearing rubes to fashion plates, courtesy of a then-unnamed New York wardrobe stylist. The transformation cost the Republican campaign $150,000, a figure that outraged Palin's supporters and detractors alike. Still, most everyone did agree that she looked fabulous. Her shining style moment came as she accepted the vice-presidential nomination. She looked sleek and feminine in a simple black pencil skirt and a cream-colored Valentino...

The Editors of The Fashion Time Magazine on a constant search for celebrities boldly expressing an award-winning elan and couture gravitated towards… Nicole Richie, who attended House of Harlow 1960 Holiday Collection Launch in LA.

The First Lady made her entrance at the Neighborhood Ball on Inauguration night wearing a custom chiffon gown by then 26-year-old Jason Wu.

After seeing the nausea inspiring dress Michelle Obama wore to the Nobel reception for her Zero, I am forced to admit something disturbing. As the great Christopher Walkin would say, I got a fever and the only prescription is more boob belt!

Don’t get us wrong, we love Judith Leiber’s funny clutches, but the Hello Kitty clutches made by the designer are selling for $4,000, and that sounds pretty insane. There’s lots more of Hello Kitty-themed accessories in this collaboration, and we don’t like them either.

Not everyone thinks Michelle Obama is the epitome of style. "Everyone compares her to Jackie O -- she is not the next Jackie O," sniped designer Douglas Hannant SNIP A spy said, "There were some gasps in the room." Note: The Huffington Post published a statement from Hannant's publicist:"I did say 'Michelle Obama is not another Jackie Kennedy and I do not consider to be a style icon.'(sic) But in addition, I also said 'She has so much more to her and has mass appeal. I admire her as a role model and think she will achieve great things in...

"A security guard stands next to a large screen showing U.S. President Barack Obama, as he awaits the start of the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony at Oslo City Hall December 10, 2009."

Michelle Obama wore a glittering gold outfit to Oslo to pick up a medal for tackiest dresser. I couldn't use the song Goldfinger because of copyright issues so I apologize for my brief attempt at singing.

The Editors of The Fashion Time Magazine searching out for the most stylishly attired star of the day found… When Sarah Jessica Parker steps over the red carpet, you can be sure, she’ll inject a dose of Carrie Bradshaw’s sexiness.

Seeking out the most Glamorous Celeb of the day, the editors of the Fashion Time Magazine were enthralled by… Fantastic Four star Kerry Washington, a lady who has an impeccable taste for fashion and for outstanding dresses that outshine the competition.

<p>It seems that Hilary Swank is going to be on top of our ‘Best Dressed Of The Year’ list. The Oscar winning actress makes each of her red carpet appearances, dramatic and unforgettable, as if it is part of her DNA.</p>

Who was the most glamorous celeb of the day, the best dressed star? The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine reveal that it was… Kate Hudson, who attended the world premiere of Nine held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London last night and outshined her co-stars Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz.

The day that I was waiting for has finally come. North Korea has finally designed the perfect set of jeans and is selling them-- unfortunately we can't get them in the United States. However, if you'd like, you can run over to Sweden and pick me up a pair. Just look for the "Noko" label. "There is a political gap, there is a mental gap, and there is an economic gap," said Jacob Astrom, one of three Swedish advertising executives behind the project. "All contacts with the country are difficult and remain so to this day."

She's got a new boob belt.

Note to fashion reporters: Don't ask Nancy Pelosi what she's wearing. At Tuesday's state dinner, Washington Post's Robin Givhan approached the House Speaker and, according to a pool report, asked, "Is your gown Armani?" "Pelosi shot her a disapproving stare and rolled her eyes a bit," says the pool report. She also refused to answer Givhan's follow up question, "What was that look?!"

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama answers questions from students at South High School including (L-R) Hamza Aftah, Kellyn Craig, Linda Jimenez and Carlos Guillen in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009 U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Girls Mentoring Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in Denver, Colorado November 16, 2009

The Obama girls and Michelle O were dressed in designer French labels for their official White House portrait. Maybe you didn't know this because the MSM has a protective shield over the family. If they were Republicans there probably would be an outcry at the very least. BTW, they all look wonderful and I love the clothes. Granny J

The models wore gowns made from orange plastic snow fence, egg cartoons and bubble wrap, old New York Times front pages, plastic Wal-Mart bags, toilet paper wrappers and yellow “caution” tape. The men wore entire suits made from presidential blue Obama and McCain posters, and from Wheat Montana flour sacks with the Bronze Chief logo prominently displayed. Who says engineering students have no feel for fashion?

Yawwwwwwwn. Time to wake up, put on my $500+ and go for a Once that’s done comes a quick change from Shorts Outfit #1 (dog-walking gear) to Shorts Outfit #2 (tourist gear) Fun's over: now for the serious stuff. So, armed with a $900 (or was it $6,000?) handbag I'm now ready to face world leaders and their better-halves Though sparse, I spend what little free time I have after making sacrifices for everyone else tending to my lead-ridden veggie patch

Fashionistas defied militant threats to celebrate couture culture in a Taliban-troubled conservative nation plagued with Islamic extremism as the Pakistani fashion fraternity gathered in the country's largest city for Karachi Fashion Week (KFW) that started on Wednesday. Intricate and colourful fabrics lit up the catwalk as bold models shrugged off all security fears as well as local social norms. The fashion week has attracted 35 top Pakistani designers including Deepak Perwani and Maheen Khan, who recently attended Milan Fashion Week. But staging the fashion week in Karachi was not trouble-free. It was postponed by almost a month due to the...

Right-wing women rock. Not for us the sturdy, honest calves of the New Democrat/Green Party female, honed on eco-tourist rainforest hikes. Those legs are often on unfortunate display, extending from a knee-length tweed skirt as hairy as the legs themselves, and end in a pair of Birkenstocks. I have yet to see a pair of Birkenstock women's shoes that didn't look like part of the required uniform for police SWAT teams. Sensible shoes are one thing ... quite another to don a pair that look like they're meant for rappelling down the sides of buildings with a Heckler & Koch...

Forbes magazine's ninth annual list of top-earning dead celebrities was unveiled Wednesday, and surprise, surprise: Neither Michael Jackson nor Elvis Presley held court at the top. Late French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent debuted in the No. 1 spot with an estate that earned $350 million in the year after his death from brain cancer in June 2008. To place on this year's list, "delebs" -- industry speak for dead celebrities -- had to earn at least $6 million between October 1, 2008, and October 1, 2009. Saint Laurent earned well past that. A February Christie's auction sold most of...

NEW YORK — U.S. first lady Michelle Obama is fashion's star, but that's not why she's one of Glamour's December cover models. Mrs. Obama's work in mentoring earned her the spot, which will be rotated with four other covers. She'll receive a special recognition in the annual Women of the Year issue that goes on newsstands Nov. 10. In an interview with new Glamour columnist and CBS anchor Katie Couric, Mrs. Obama said being a role model is one of the most potentially powerful things she can do at the White House. "I see how little bits of exposure and...

Michelle Obama is sharing her rules for finding Mr. Right. For starters: Looks aren't everything. "Cute's good," the First Lady tells the new issue Glamour magazine, out November 10. "But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, 'Who are you as a person?'" According to Mrs. O, women shouldn't be concerned with the "bankbook" or "the title," but instead focus on the heart and soul of the person they're interested in. "You should always feel good," Obama says. Obama, who is the covergirl of Glamour's December issue, donned a stunning bright red dress for shoot and is...

When Suzanne Fetting sees women shuffling down sidewalks in heels way too high for them, it makes the confidence coach crazy. "Instead of lifting their feet up and planting them gracefully, they do a little thing called shuffling," says Fetting, a former runway model. "It drives me nuts." And if they aren't dragging their feet forward, they wear the heels the way they wear running shoes. "They don't have that sexy sway that you get when you activate the hips," she says, adding you have to do that if you wear five-inch stilettos. Fetting, who'll be speaking this weekend at...

"A look at Michelle Obama's fashions and passions."

Michelle Obama, First Lady Of Fashion, Is Hailed For Her Style In Print First Lady Michelle Obama's style and wardrobe is celebrated in a glossy new book that will delight her growing band of fashion devotees. Philip Sherwell in New York 24 Oct 2009 Michelle Obama and daughters Malia (L) and Sasha on stage at the Democratic National Convention Photo: GETTY Michelle Obama demonstrated a fresh skill to the American people last week when she completed an impressive 142 swivels of a hula hoop on the South Lawn of the White House at a "healthy kids fair" to promote fitness...

The Fashion Time Magazine’s Best Dressed Of The Day, who could it be? There were many strong candidates embracing old school glamour and chic, but Blake Lively and Hilary Swank sartorially inspired us the Hollywood way. Hilary Swank walked the red carpet in New York for the “Amelia” premiere. The actress stunned — we saw stars — in a blue Vionnet Resort 2010 draped gown. Super!

Snoods are this season’s style essential and the chicest way to stay warm this fall. What can add an elegant touch and distinctive look to your fall ensemble more than a luxurious fur snood? To elevate your cool weather chic, loop it around your neck with sweater dresses, slouchy knits, or wear it on your head with lots of layering.

For many people choosing what to wear in the morning is not a chore but an art form, where inspiration is turned into reality and a wearable outfit. Putting together the right outfit is also great fun, my favourite part is getting the inspiration. There are so many places that you can get ideas for what to wear including nature, historical dress, architecture and cultural themes. I also love to get ideas from what other people are wearing including celebrities and normal everyday people then combining these ideas to create my own unique style. Here are some of my favourite...

Michelle Obama has garnered heaps of media coverage for her fashion sense, her smile, her charm, her buff arms. And now, just in time for the Christmas shopping rush, the magic that is Michelle is being captured in 6-inch-high likenesses made from phthalate-free PVC.

Alexander McQueen’s runway shows are some of the most anticipated ones during Fashion Week and his Spring/Summer 2010 show was no exception. The King of drama presented his signature art pieces, but THE SHOES were the most eye-catching highlight. We just wonder, will anyone actually wear them in real life?

The jumpsuit has been a major feature at many of the catwalk shows for the last few seasons. I can only liken the jumpsuit to Marmite, you either love it or you hate it, definitely an acquired taste. Even those that love the jumpsuit still feel the need to justify and defend their decision to step out of the house wearing an all in one. But Why The jumpsuit has earned itself a reputation for being a difficult style to wear. Then there is the practicalities of going to the bathroom. But as every true fashionista knows, there are so...

Have We Lost The Art of Dressing Up? Joan Collins says British women have given up trying to look good. Lucy Cavendish asks the nation's style-setters whether the doyenne of shoulder pads has a point By Lucy Cavendish 10 Oct 2009 For Collins, the rot set in during the last decade, when our fashion choices became Americanised. Women of Britain, we have let ourselves go. Suffering from a terminal lack of glamour, we are becoming a nation of frumps. We don't wear enough make-up, we don't get our highlights done nearly often enough, and we dress badly, preferring to live...

...What happened? For the past 20 years, a parade of facial hair has taken root on the faces of movie stars and American men - sideburns, the three-day beard, the chinstrap, the soul patch. The goatee returned from the 19th century and seemingly brought eight cousins with it. But the mustache? As far as pop culture is concerned, the mustache remains trapped in the land of porn and irony.

In a break from America's racist past, Barack Hussein Obama (mmm mmm MMM) wore a white burkha with shawl after Labor Day.

American photographer Irving Penn, best known for his work in the fashion world, has died in his New York City apartment at the age of 92. The news was reported this afternoon by his brother, the director Arthur Penn. Hailed as a father of fashion photography, and one of the most respected photographers of the last century... Working with precise composition and unfettered settings, Penn pioneered several techniques, and his early portraiture work was unique for putting his celebrity subjects against plain white or grey backgrounds... or by placing them in a corner to achieve dramatic effect. While primarily using...

PRESCHOOLERS turning themselves into sexualised "mini-adults" by wearing bras, nail polish and lipstick are requiring psychological help in increasing numbers. Child development experts said young girls were now entering their "tween" years between being a child and a teenager at the tender age of six - five years earlier than previously. Experts said that by age six, girls needed branded clothes, at seven they wanted styled hair, by eight they were beginning diets, at nine they were styling their hair and by early teens were engaging in sex or sending sexually explicit text messages. The Daily Telegraph yesterday found crop-top...

Paris Fashion Week: Lindsay Lohan's First Emanuel Ungaro Collection Is A Walk Of Shame [Pic in URL] October 4, 2009 It was a deadly collision of celebrity culture and fashion culture on Sunday at the debut of the new Emanuel Ungaro collection with Lindsay Lohan as artistic advisor and Estrella Archs as designer. When Lohan came out for a runway bow, her eyes were full of tears. And it's easy to see why. After all the hullabaloo over her appointment a month ago, with some fashion insiders suggesting it was an insult to anyone who had ever really worked in...

As America’s first female secretary of state, she was known as a tough bargainer who brooked no nonsense as she travelled the world, facing down despots such as Saddam Hussein and Kim Jong-il. But Madeleine Albright has revealed that she had an unexpected diplomatic tool — costume jewellery. She began using brooches in 1994 after the Gulf war when the Iraqi press referred to her as “an unparalleled serpent”. Then US ambassador to the United Nations, she responded by wearing a golden brooch depicting a coiled snake to her next meeting with the Iraqis. “I didn’t consider the gesture a...