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Runway To Retail: Rag & Bone Fall Pre-Order

It's time to pre-order Rag and Bone's scrumptious fall collection!

From Runway....

To Retail: Rag & Bone, Runway Trompe L'oeil Dress, $400
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To Retail: Rag & Bone, Runway Hussar Jacket, $580
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To Retail: Rag & Bone, Zhora Skirt, $325
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To Retail: Rag & Bone, Runway Sting Blazer, $585,
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StefaniBags.com Launches

A fantastic new handbag e-boutique, stefaniBags.com, just launched this morning and features an amazing assortment of contemporary and up-and-coming designers including Foley & Corinna, Jenny Yuen, Linnea Pelle, Matt & Nat and more. Not to mention, easy navigation - you can shop by price, style or color! Start shopping now at www.stefaniBags.com.

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Chanel Has New Ballet Flats!

These just in! We love the new Chanel Cruise 2009 Ballet flats in pearlized patent calfskin, $595. They come in a variety of hues including yellow, light pink, light blue, grey and white! Available at select Chanel Boutiques, 800.550.0005.

Political Style

Everyone’s talking about how Barack Obama’s daughters stole the show at the DNC this week, but we were captivated by his wife Michelle’s irresistible sense of style.

Her cerulean-blue dress was tasteful, incredibly elegant and flattering, and Michelle accentuated it perfectly with a turquoise star at the point of her V-neck. The dress was made by no other than Chicago’s very own Maria Pinto, whose designs are worn often by Michelle.

Fashion media definitely approved of the dress; raves from L.A. Times and CBS News were just part of the ongoing discussion of Michelle’s impeccable fashion choices. Check out photos to judge for yourself.
-Grace Bahk

Pink BlackBerry Launch at LA Intermix

Kim Kardashian

With impeccable style and pink BlackBerry phones at hand, celebrities and fashionistas alike graced the “pink” carpet to celebrate the launch of the new BlackBerry Pink Curve from Verizon Wireless in conjunction with the 15^th anniversary of the fashionable store Intermix.

On Wednesday night, the young and stylish gathered at the Intermix boutique located on the trendy Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles to receive the new pink BlackBerry before its official release to the public.

Celebrities such as Marcia Cross, Rashida Jones, and Kim Kardashian gushed about how they love shopping at Intermix and adore the new pink BlackBerry phones. “I just love the fact that it’s pink, and I don’t care about anything else!” Kardashian told Factio. “And I shop at Intermix a lot. I live kind of near here, and when I drive by, I’ll see the windows and stop by and I love it.”

Marcia Cross of Desperate Housewives

Guests were treated to drinks and sweets as they perused the store and mingled to the sounds of DJ Ruckus. Pink and purple lights created a saccharine and light-hearted ambience while guests admired the enhanced features of their new toy. Many were busy taking photo booth pictures at the giant BlackBerry-shaped camera while their pictures were displayed on a large screen in the store. Others were multitasking as they browsed the endless racks of designer goodies Intermix had to offer while enjoying the soiree.

“I’m really liking Zac Posen, and I recently got amazing Giuseppe Zanotti boots here as well,” gushed Kardashian. “When I’m not shopping at my own store Dash, I would definitely be shopping here.”

photos by Jean Lee

As each guest left with a new pink BlackBerry Curve, they looked excited and pleased to see that the blush-toned phone was both functionally professional and undeniably chic. Celebs in attendance also included Marcia Cross, Rebecca Gayheart, Emmy Rossum, Kim Kardashian, Lake Bell, Rashida Jones, Sanaa Lathan, Sarah Chalke, Bill Bellamy, Chris Evans.
– Grace Yu, LA Correspondent

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Jerry Ford Dies

The man who started one of the most recognizable modeling agencies in the world, Jerry Ford, died at the age of 83 on Sunday in Morristown, N.J.

In the 1940s modeling was seen as more of a hobby than a profession. But when Jerry Ford implemented some of his ideas he changed the face of modeling forever. He introduced a payment system for models where they would be paid for their work in advance and then later would recoup his fees from various clients.

He is also credited with creating the first contracts for models to represent specific brands exclusively. He negotiated the first such contract for Lauren Hutton to represent Revlon in 1974.
"Before Jerry came along, there were only robber barons who were out there running modeling schools," Carmen Dell'Orefice, who has modeled with the Ford agency for 60 years told the New York Times.

Ford also managed the early modeling careers of Jane Fonda, Candice Bergan, Brooke Shields, and Ali MacGraw. The legend who died of endocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, will be sorely missed.
-Katherine Mingey

Kate Moss to Launch Velvet Hour

The fabulousness of Kate Moss seems to have no boundaries. The once "heroin-chic" model of the '90's has taken off in many commercial endeavors with much success. Her latest venture is her second fragrance, Velvet Hour. Her second fragrance is supposed to stir up feelings similar to the ones she feels at dusk. She describes that time of day as very sensual and sexy, so she has attempted to translate that into her fragrance.

Velvet Hour's notes include blue pepper, cashmere incense, freesia, patchouli, nutmeg, sandalwood, amber, ebony, and wood. The feminine woody scent seems to be a trend in fall fragrances, so we'll have to see how fragrance developers can make a wood scent feel feminine and soft.

While the bottle does not convey the elegance Moss seems to expect her fragrance to inspire, hopefully the fragrance itself will be elegant enough make us forget about the I Dream of Jeannie-like bottle.

Moss will be promoting the fragrance with the line, "Embrace the night." The Eau de Toilette is currently being sold in Europe and will likely launch stateside later this Fall.

-Kelsey Bristow