One of the ironies of Michael Jackson’s death at 50 is that he had been back on the radar for so many people lately, fashion watchers included. Just yesterday there was the news that the King of Pop would be outfitting himself in hundreds of thousands of Swarovski crystals at his upcoming sold-out London concerts. [...]

Nadja Swarovski’s pre-Oscar celebration on the roof of the Thompson hotel in Beverly Hills attracted designers like Alexander McQueen, Viktor & Rolf, Jonathan Saunders, and Doo-Ri Chung. Well, their designs, anyway. Swarovski collections by McQueen et al., among others, were displayed poolside Wednesday night, where gem fans like Kate Walsh, Liz Goldwyn, and Angie Harmon [...]

The Proenza Schouler after-party is BYOB. The coffee at the tents is Mickey D. Car service is out, the C train is in. We’re all finding ways to embrace the recession economy. But perhaps no one in the fashion industry has taken quite so happily to the task of making lemonade out of the proverbial [...]

What’s in a name? That’s exactly the question we found ourselves asking after paying a visit to Swarovski headquarters along the rue Saint-Honoré this morning. One of the brand’s red carpet favorites, the classic Power clutch bag, has been released in a new shade for spring: padparadscha. Tongue twister, non? The rare pinkish-orange sapphire takes [...]

What: Swarovski Crystal USB Robot
Why: Besides being cute, it has a 2GB storage capacity—which translates into 2,000 photos or 500 songs.
Where: $180, www.swarovski.com.
—Marina Larroude

Photo: Courtesy of Swarovski

Hugh Hefner is denying rumors that he wants to add Ukrainian model Dasha Astafieva to his trio of live-in girlfriends. Apparently the Hefster abides by the “three’s company, four’s a harem” philosophy. Or maybe the playa is just all played out.
Madonna’s publicist has released a list of everything the pop star will travel with for [...]