Gucci (or is it Gookie?) spokesmodel James Franco takes his job very seriously. Filming the brand’s fragrance commercial reduced him to tears. Watch the clip. [Funny or Die, WWD]
More recession blues: Versace announced plans to cut 350 jobs by the middle of next year. [WWD]
When modeling loses its appeal for Heidi Mount, she’s got [...]

It’s a good thing Riccardo Tisci wears comfortable shoes. The Givenchy designer made a guerrilla appearance at Barneys New York yesterday, fresh off the plane from Rio and sneaker-shod, the better to keep up his sprinting pace on projects. To wit: Just after sending out his lauded Spring ‘10 womenswear collection in Paris, Tisci got [...]

There are at least two things I can count on in Paris: various fellow New Yorkers letting loose for fashion month’s last leg, and a late-night dance party at Regine’s. For the past few seasons, I’ve helped friends like Paul Sevigny, MisShapes Leigh Lezark and Geordon Nicol, and Tommy Saleh organize a little fête, appropriately [...]

As far as I can tell, the evolution of pants over the past couple years seems to have gone something like this: skinny, very skinny, legging-like, leggings, and then, of course, to utter extinction, with no pants at all. But like death and taxes, you can also rely on the fashion pendulum’s reverse swing. This [...]

I know a few women who say they prefer couture to ready-to-wear because of the lack of frenzy and excitement. But really, it’s all about the alcohol and free food. Back on Monday, Dior invited guests downstairs into John Galliano’s mirrored studio under the salon where he had just debuted his collection. Marion Cotillard hovered [...]

The stereotype: The athleticism of the fashion person goes not much further than the lifting of a Nina Ricci Fall 2009 platform or the mad dash of a Party Pentathlon to make good on five RSVPs in a single night. (Ed. note: Neither are mean feats.) In reality, however, we have some true sportswomen and [...]

Kate Moss’ post-modeling job? Novelist. Naturally. [The Sun]
Riccardo Tisci’s next muse is…Adriana Lima? The Victoria’s Secret model goes goth in Givenchy’s Fall ad campaign, and, we never thought we’d say it, totally gives Mariacarla Boscono a run for her money. Up next: Miranda Kerr? [WWD]
Amy Winehouse strikes again. The disheveled crooner has been tapped to [...]

Is the King of Pop the next Rihanna? Though Michael Jackson laid the groundwork for many of today’s biggest stars, his sartorial choices haven’t exactly been fashion fodder—until now. After recently stepping out in a sequined Balmain tee, MJ turned heads this weekend in a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci studded jacket and top. What’s next, [...]

When Club Sandwich, the Paris-based fashion party, announced that it was changing its successful single-night schedule to a full-on week, there was worry that some of the party’s trademark exuberance would diminish. (Because, honestly, who has the time to put that much effort into their look every single night of the week?) So last night—the [...]

Is Edun—the eco-conscious clothing line of Ali Hewson, Bono’s wife—in talks with LVMH? CEO Bernard Arnault declared the dealings “top secret,” which means they’re so on. [WWD]
Is Michelle piling on more Tom Binns? Last night’s Kennedy Center celebration would mark the third time (according to our presidential accessory tracker) Mrs. O has opted for the [...]