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Catch the Glory of Original Balenciaga at Cristobal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashions in Paris

Cristobal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashions in Paris
What's hot in Paris? In the city of French Chic, comes an important fashion exhibition in homage to master French couturier Cristobal Balenciaga... the man before the brand as many know it today. A fabulous new exhibit of the couturier Balenciaga's fashions has just opened. The collection is a tribute to mark the 40th anniversary of the death of the master fashion designer. >> MORE: Costume Exhibitions and Styles and more Museums Cristobal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashions in Paris It was generously donated by the family of Balenciaga and celebrates his legacy with forty haute couture coats and dresses from 1937 to 1968 along with 70 costumes and accessories, photographs, sketches, and some art and costume books that influenced him. Cristobal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashions in Paris The

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Lady Gaga, Giorgio Armani Love Fest Continues With ‘Born This Way Ball’ Tour Costumes- We have Mr. Armani’s sketches!

Lady Gaga and Giorgio Armani may appear as strange bedfellows, but the collaborations are intoxicating genius, just take a look at some of these out of this world costumes. Have a look at Mr. Armani's sketches for some of the costumes that Lady Gaga will wear on her  'Born This Way' Asian Ball Tour. Giorgio Armani original sketch of the costume Lady Gaga will wear on her Born This Way Ball tour >>MORE: Lady Gaga In their words: 'Giorgio Armani is pleased to be collaborating once again with Lady Gaga. The designer has created a select number of looks for the artist’s Born This Way Ball tour, which kicks off in Seoul on April 27th . The Asian tour will then move to Hong

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Alexander McQueen Retrospective Pulls Out All The Fashion Stops

Must See: Enough of the Royals, New York is mad for McQueen! Alexander McQueen must be smiling down on us. Just last week his eponymous label became a household name for non-fashionistas when Kate Middleton walked down the Royal Wedding aisle wearing a Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown and changed into a second McQueen dress by for the reception. Then there are the rest of who have been mesmerized by the art of his designs that went beyond what is known as fashion and into an extraordinary realm of self-expression and creativity into a conceptual expression of culture, politics, and identity. Alexander McQueen Ensemble, Widows of Culloden, autumn/winter 2006–7 Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph © Solve

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New York Comic Con Costumes, Halloween Just Came Early

Head's up, it's Halloween costume inspiration time! Comic-Con afficionados takes their costumes VERY seriously. And they say there are some wacky get-ups during Fashion Week, both off and on the runway! Sweeties, you have not seen nuttin' yet until you pay a visit to New York Comic-Con & Anime Festival where Halloween is ringing in 3 weeks early and dressing up as your favorite comic icon is the name of the game. This beats the Halloween parade for decked-out fantasy wear. There are some rather extroidinary crafted costumes that are worthy of a double-take, a batch of fans who are more into the fantasy character than the reality of wearing something flattering, and the usual comic convention suspects of nerdy

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Lady Gaga on American Idol Outfit by Giorgio Armani

For this evening’s broadcast of the FOX Television program American Idol, Giorgio Armani has specially designed the outfit for Lady Gaga’s performance. If you think those Grammy outfits were ah-maaa-zing, this time it's for her appearance on American Idol. We have the original sketch of the silk mesh bodysuit with embroidered Chantilly lace and crystal and jet beading by Giorgio Armani that Lady Gaga will wear on tonight's American Idol. Not to ever be done down, she will wear a silk organza cape with an embroidered hood over the body suit. And black patent stiletto boots. "American Idol is a real modern phenomenon that has captured the public’s imagination and delivers great drama," said Giorgio Armani. "It is fitting then

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Celebrity Hair-A-Like…

Celebrity Hair-A-Like: Last minute celebrity copycat hairstyles for Halloween and beyond I'm trying to figure out a last-minute Halloween costume with a celebrity theme that's inexpensive. I'm really in to hairstyles. Any suggestions? (Philadelphia, PA) Copy a celebrity hairstyle and a cheap Halloween costume is only a hairpin away... Don't forget to try our commitment-free Virtual Hairstyle Makeovers and see how you look in a new hairstyle. Start with the hair down! We prefer you think for yourselves when it comes to personal style and only use celebrities as an inspiration, not clone. But when it comes to Halloween costumes, all bets are off! Celebrity hairstylist and P2 hair care mogul, Philip Pelusi shares some how-to tips to copy an

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Doggy Style: Halloween Parade is Top Dog

Because every pup likes a good outfit! There's Poodle Viscous, the punk with the red Mohawk. Joe the Plumber, unlicensed and pants hanging low. Joe Six-Pack with his PBR. A Chihuahua as Obama. Rapunzel in her tower. Spaghetti and meatballs. Edleweiss Heidi, the astronaut, a taxi cab, sushi to go, Totto as the Strawman, Oscar the Grouch, garbage pail included. So much more… Even, a ferret about to change into her mermaid costume. Every pet is top dog when it comes to style. What has become quite the institution in the NY dog scene, without further adieu please look at our very dressed to the best canines at The 18th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Let's go... –October 27,

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