The Citizens Band’s performances have come to represent more than just an opportunity to see well-choreographed political satire in cabaret form. The singing, dancing, and acrobatic extravaganza that stars a rotating cast of a few of our favorite fashion and Hollywood notables has become something of a beauty showcase as well. Backstage, James Boehmer, international [...]

When Vogue helped Coco Rocha dye her mousy brown hair a fiery Karen Elson red last year, the fashion world let out a collective gasp, and soon enough countless women—many of them Rocha’s catwalking compatriots—were bee-lining for their nearest colorist. Well, devoted Coco followers should book another appointment, because the Canadian model just revealed a [...]

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Anna Sui’s first foray into cosmetics and fragrance, a suite was set up backstage at her show last night, displaying the full color line and collection of perfumes. The rose-scented makeup went M.I.A for a little while, but it’s back in full effect with five new lip glosses, five [...]

The rock star-meets-model love story is always a crowd-pleaser. But there’s something other-worldly about Jack White and Karen Elson that surpasses other, less stunning versions of the archetype. Is it her porcelain skin and flame-colored hair, worn long and straight to the royal world premiere of Quantum of Solace in London this week? Or perhaps [...]

Known for fusing a classic burlesque sensibility with an undercurrent of political satire, The Citizens Band’s gaggle of actresses and supermodels (and an aerialist for good measure) has been spreading its message of social change through song and dance for the past four years. In its sixth original show, the troupe will perform The Panic [...]

With A-list clients that include beauty editors, downtown scenesters, and a host of musicians and celebrities, Bumble and Bumble stylist Michelle Fiona’s
reputation usually precedes her. If you haven’t heard of her, though, you’ve definitely seen her work: a fan of Zooey’s bangs? They’re maintained by Michelle. Love Karen Elson and the Citizen Band’s bohemian, [...]

In what looks to be an effort to right the wrongs of three decades of blonde and brunette favoritism, British Vogue has taken up the cause of the russet-haired minority and put Karen Elson on its September cover. Her appearance there marks only the seventh time since 1970 that a redhead has graced the front [...]