CHRISTIAN SIRIANO ON THE LATE LATE SHOW..

Project Runway's winner Chrisian Siriano gives a funny interview with Craig Ferguson. I keep forgetting how funny Craig Ferguson is. Who knew?

DAVID JONES LAUNCHES AUTUMN RACEWEAR...

Or maybe it was a launch for things you may find in your mother's closet - and not the cool Princess Diana mother. No, it's an English stepmother Camilla Parker-Bowles kind of closet. Miss Jones gave us designs from yesteryear, and not in a good way. Eek and ish and poo and doo-doo.

KATE BOSWORTH GIVIN ME THIN LIKE A HANGER

Yes! There is a reason why designers love Kate Bosworth. Clothes just hang on her. I think she looks very chic. Kinda hungry, but who cares, she'll stop herself from fainting by eating a piece of cheese once the lights go down in the Theater. Oh, and Kate is at a screening for "21" hosted by Calvin Klein.

MARKS GIVES BACK ...

Fashion designer Rami Kashou attends the Marks Restaurant 20th Anniversary Party held at Marks in West Hollywood. The party was to benefit the Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is a 24 hour 7 days a week suicide & crisis prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth.

LAUREN CONRAD ON MYSPACE THE FIT

MySpace Presents: The Fit featuring Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad on The Fit gives us a sneak peek into her Summer '08 collection. Lauren also talks a little about her favorite designers one including LA based designer Cynthia Vincent.

MATT DALLAS'S GRAY THEORY

Matt Dallas working this gray suit by Theory. Other gray suite options are Ralph Lauren's Three-Piece angora suit from his Purple Label, Tom Ford's fourish piece suit, and Maison Martin Margiela gives us a lighter fabric with a light plaid touch in his two piece . You're welcome!

PETE WENTZ'S CLOTHING LINE ...

Pete Wentz follows the long list of celebrities that have put out their own clothing line. Pete is joining Nordstrom to design an exclusive junior sportswear line "emo-style". It's also rumored, by me, that Pete will soon be coming out with his own line of flat irons with cool neon colors that rock your hair. You're welcome.

THE LAUREN CONRAD COLLECTION...

Lauren Conrad Collection debuted Tuesday at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. I think the line is great considering this his her first go as a designer. Its nothing like Dior or Mc Queen but this stuff will sell.

WHO DID IT BETTER?

Opinion Polls & Market Research

MEET EUGEN BAUDER... YOU'RE WELCOME

You may know the face and the body of this Los Angeles resident, but now let me introduce you to the name: Eugen Bauder. 22 years ago, Eugen entered this world in a small snow covered village in Kazakhstan. At the age of 5 his mom moved them to Germany. Since being discovered by a picture his girlfriend took, he has shot with some of the greats; Mario Testino, Karl Simone, Tony Duran and many others.

GET READY FOR THE FLOOD Y'ALL

This spring its time to roll up those pants. The high-water trouser shows no sign of receding. If you paid any attention to the mens spring/summer '08 collections you might have notice the 2 to 4 inch rise in mens pants. I used to rock this look in 2nd grade. I think it's hot for now. I don't think it will make its way into our summer of '09 so rock it now; I will be. You're welcome. The four pictures are of work from the designers that decided to ride this trend wave: Comme Des Garcons, D&G, Neil Barrett, Obedient Sons.

MANGO BY PENELOPE AND MONICA CRUZ

I think the name is horrible. Penelope and Monica are really hot! They make Mango look really hot and I'm sure it will sell just fine. This is a look at Mango's Spring line.

TREMBLED BLOSSOMS

by Pierre Baltadano


Browsing the website of one of my favorite artists, James Jean, I stumbled upon work he did for a new PRADA film called Trembled Blossoms that echoes the PRADA Spring/Summer 2008 collection and recently premiered at PRADA's New York epicenter store, . Check out the vid at PRADA.com and visit the site of James Jean to check out more of his vibrant and vivid work.

MALE MODELS...

Wait till the end. Some models just shouldn't talk.

KATY PERRY HEARTS BETSEY JOHNSON...

Katy Perry showed off her best in Betsey at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Rumor has it that these two are planning collaboration sometime soon. Of course Betsey's collection was filled with color and very 80's inspired. Purrrrfect for Katy Perry. I couldn’t help but notice Katy was missing something this go around at fashion week. Oh yes, ME! She just doesn’t seem has happy with out her daily dose of Markus Marquez. Oh well. Next time. Remember Kittle, you can NEVER LEAVE ME!

TAYLOR MOMSEN IS GIVING ME FASHION GIRL...

Wow the "Gossip"around town is that Taylor Momsen is giving Blake Lively a run for her Chanel Pearl platforms. Who do you think is doing it better? Blake or Taylor

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CHRISTIAN LACROIX HAUTE COUTURE...

Christian Lacroix Shows in Paris and is giving me Marie Antoinette...

IF LOOKS COULD KILL...

by Pierre Baltadano

via The Times
Russia’s military forces just received a technological upgrade - not through weapons or armory but through the use of fashion (fabrics can be technology right?). Acollection of new military uniforms was shown to President Putin by Valentin Yudashkin, a famous clothing Russian designer, at a fashion parade at the Defense Ministry headquarters.

Wearing fur collars, peaked caps and gold embroidered tunics, the servicemen and women stood at attention as the Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin examined the new looks yesterday and, was later said to have approved them for implementation.

The uniforms will get their first public unveiling in Red Square on May 9 in a parade marking the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in the WWII. In addition, President Putin will also reviving the Soviet-era practice of parading tanks and nuclear missiles as the parade moves past Lenin’s tomb. The uniform designs have been said to be an amalgam of past and present Soviet society, so the environment of their unveiling fits in perfectly with this.

The defense ministry spent around $2.9 million to commission the designs of new uniforms for their armed forces. Full-scale production is expected to begin later for an estimated $443 million.

I think that the updated looks are a good attempt at infusing fashion into the utilitarian usage of a military uniform but could the money be used for the better or is portraying the image of power and wealth worth it?

LOOKING PAST THE COVER ... i-D MAGAZINE GETS NEIL BARRETT AND SO DO I...

ID MAG ON NEIL-

" NEIL BARRETT made his name by getting on with the job. Working since the day he graduated from RCA in the late '80s, this is the man we can thank for men's minimalism, the man who men- including the likes of Justin Timberlake and Ewan McGregor- love to wear for its from-nowhere, going-somewhere aesthetic. Now an English boy in Italy for six years, Neil's nailed independent design through apprenticeships at the best of Italian stallions, Prada and Gucci, and some savvy advice from his granddad. The result? A little label taking on the brand behemoths and winning."



NEIL ON HIMSELF-

"I wear 100% Neil Barrett apart from underwear because we haven't done that properly yet. I mentally dress myself at 20, 30, 40, 50, for when I'm thin and young, for when I'm and old man, or gym-fit"




I love my friend Neil's work. I have had the privilege of seeing Neil's showroom in Milan and I can tell you first hand, Neil is taking men's fashion to the next level with taste and edge. To read more about this incredible artist pick up i-D Magazine's February issue. Also check out Neil's Myspace page here.

MILAN FASHION WRAP UP AUTUMN/WINTER 08/09...

Neil Barrett was my favorite in Milan. Neil stuck to his rocker/dapper gentleman which is so my favorite style at the moment. Neil's '08 Winter collection included extra zippers, silver painted bow ties, and beautiful leather jackets.



Vivienne Westwood is bringing back the MC Hammer pants. Lover her!



DSQUARED2 gave me plaid.



LAVIN inspiration was a boy growing up to fast. That's exactly what I got from Lucas Ossendrijver's runway show. I thought it looked like these boys were playing in their father's clothes. I got it. I liked in a way. Bravo!