Tom Ford is taking his A Single Man to Venice. The designer’s first film, which he directed and produced (what, no starring role, Tom?), will debut at the festival in September. Try and figure out how you can be there and in New York for RTW at the same time. [WWD]
Garance Doré is [...]

You can count on Anne Hathaway to look nothing less than glamorous when a red carpet is involved, and last night’s premiere of Shakespeare in the Park’s Twelfth Night was no exception. We’re happy to see she went with hometown favorite Marchesa for her Central Park debut, but why no bling? What do you think: [...]

Barbie may be turning 50 this year, but she doesn’t look a day over, well, teenage fashion-model age, to be exact. As part of Mattel’s global birthday celebration, she made her runway debut in Bryant Park. And while there’s speculation that Ken is still in the closet, everyone’s outed themselves when it comes to their [...]

Another addition to the constantly evolving fashion week schedule: We hear that Proenza Schouler will not be showing at the Park Avenue Armory, where the label has presented its last three collections. Instead, it seems that the design duo may be heading to a space in West Chelsea, a neighborhood that seems every season to [...]

His name may not be printed on any of the invitations, but you can expect to see plenty of Eddie Borgo’s work at New York fashion week this season. The up-and-coming jewelry designer—who will make his retail debut in March at Barneys—is collaborating with at least three designers for Fall 2009: Jen Kao, Camilla Stærk, [...]

What: Treasures from the tombWhy: I’m into ‘da Nile. Egyptomania is a trend that surfaced at Resort (Marchesa) and reached critical mass during the Spring collections.Where: $65, available at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Shop and www.metmuseum.org.
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Noot Seear, the Canadian model and a child of international social worker parents, has come up with a novel approach to fundraising. “No more slideshows and sit-down dinners,” she said at Milk Studios last night, where she was hosting a Be Bare fashion show and auction. “Plus, I think this will help get the boys [...]

Women don’t often find themselves in the market for a dress with extra helpings of dazzle. Prom, wedding, second wedding—that’s probably about it, unless you’re one of those red-carpet regulars or society swans. But when the occasion demands a full indulgence of fantasy, Marchesa is the go-to brand. Yesterday’s presentation by Marchesa showed off yet [...]

Fashion Week notes from the Net-a-Porter.com founder. Look out for more animated opinions in the days ahead.