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Meet the New Girl: Kelsey Van Mook

January 29, 2010 – 1:40 pm

Kelsey Van Mook (Next) at Pringle of Scotland.

After two years of waiting in the wings for a major breakthrough, 20-year-old Kelsey Van Mook is finally getting her due. Next Models signed the Vancouver native in 2007, but it took opening the fall 2009 Givenchy show in Paris for her career to really kick off. The willowy model recently worked with photographer Nathaniel Goldberg for DKNY’s spring campaign, and she also signed a lucrative fragrance contract with Givenchy’s Dance. In addition, she strutted down the spring 2010 catwalks for Burberry, Chanel, D&G, and Yves Saint Laurent. Next up: spreads in V magazine and Vogue España.

Model Profile: Kelsey Van Mook

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Kate Moss Was Just Kidding About Those Gray Streaks

January 29, 2010 – 1:05 pm

Kate Moss went to a party Wednesday night with freshly dyed gray streaks in her hair. But apparently those weren’t permanent. Yesterday she was spotted leaving the Balmain boutique in Paris with her hair entirely back to blonde. Given her fleeting attachment to the gray highlights, maybe fashion freaks won’t run out and copy them as they do Moss’s every style statement. This would be a relief because, as with shorts and tights, it remains to be seen whether gray highlights can truly do the average person any favors (though we’re going with probably not). But perhaps it’s worth noting this: She has been spotted out in white jackets at least three times over the last week. She and Mary J. Blige have more in common than we thought!

Back to blonde for Kate Moss as she ditches her unflattering grey highlights after just one day [Daily Mail UK]
Earlier: Kate Moss Dyed Her Hair With Gray Streaks

This Weekend’s Events and Sales: 75 Percent Off at Space NK; 70 Percent Off Alessi

January 29, 2010 – 12:30 pm

EVENTS
TOMORROW
• Browse merchandise from brands like Borsalino, Saint James, Mackintosh, and more at the C’H'C’M’ (a.k.a. Clinton Hill Classic Menswear) Pop-up Shop. 1/28–1/31. 34 E. 1st St., nr. Second Ave. (310-818-6335); Th–Su (11–8).

• Meet jewelry designer Mateo Bijoux when he presents his holiday and spring collections at What Goes Around Comes Around. Receive 20 percent off all regular-priced merchandise at What Goes Around Comes Around during the event. 351 W. Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-343-1225); S (11–8), Su (noon–7).

MONDAY
• Red Market Salon is donating all profits from appointments on February 1 to Haiti. 32 Gansevoort St., nr. Hudson St., fourth fl. (212-929-9600); call for appointment.

SALES
ENDING TOMORROW
• Select current and discounted beauty brands are up to 75 percent off at Space NK’s sale. 99 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-941-4200); Th (8–8), F (10–7), S (10–7).

• Mason’s Tennis Mart is hosting its annual sale. All men’s and women’s clothing is 50 percent off and select shoes and racquets are 40 percent off. Brands include Nike, Adidas, Fila, Polo, Tail, and Fred Perry. Skirts are $24 (originally $48), warm-ups are $75 (originally $150), and men’s shirts are $25 (originally $50). All demo racquets are $100. 56 E. 53rd St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-755-5805); M–F (10–7), S (10–6), Su (noon–6).

ENDING SUNDAY
• Select styles from pre-fall and fall/winter 2009 are up to 75 percent off at Temperley London. The Biker jacket is $660 (originally $2,195), the Mini Cocoshell dress is $460 (originally $1,525), and the Heaven tunic is $330 (originally $1,095). 453 Broome St., at Mercer St. (212-219-2929); W (8–8), Th–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• After over 50 years in business, the Bag Shoppe is hosting a closing sale, offering up to 50 percent off leather handbags, briefcases, wallets, and accessories from brands like Kenneth Cole, Manhattan Portage, Bosca, and more. 63 Nassau St., nr. John St. (212-732-6864); M–F (8–6:30).

• Fall/winter merchandise is 40 percent off at Jodi Arnold’s end-of-season sale. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. 56 University Pl., at 10th St. (347-270-8610); M–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

• Boots, heels, sandals, and flats are up to 60 percent off at Dolce Vita. 159 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St. (212-475-0565); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7).

• Fall/winter 2009 merchandise from brands like Future Classics, Isabel Marant, Mociun, Gary Graham, and more are up to 50 percent off at Jumelle. M (1–7:30), T–S (noon–7:30), Su (noon–7).

• All fall 2009 merchandise is 30 to 55 percent off at Dear Fieldbinder’s end-of-season sale. 198 Smith St., nr. Baltic St., Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-852-3620); M–S (11:30–7:30), Su (noon–6).

• Fall/winter merchandise from Dace, YMC, Cloak & Dagger, and more is up to 50 percent off at Thistle & Clover. 221 DeKalb Ave., nr. Clermont Ave., Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-855-5577); M–F (noon–8), S–Su (11–7).

• Fall 2009 clothing for men and women is 60 percent off at Generra. For men, slub jersey knits are $36 (originally $90), shirts are $60 (originally $165), and jackets are $100 (originally $250). For women, basic rib-knit tops are $27 (originally $68), dresses are $118 (originally $295), and coats are $146 (originally $365). 823 Washington St., nr. Gansevoort St. (212-457-2499); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• The Zero + Maria Cornejo fall/winter sale has been extended through the end of the month. Pre-fall and fall/winter 2009 merchandise is up to 50 percent off. 33 Bleecker St., nr. Lafayette St. (212-925-3849) and 807 Greenwich St., at Jane St. (212-620-0460); M–S (noon–7), Su (noon–6).

• Fall and winter handbags and accessories are 30 to 50 percent off at MCM at the Plaza. The Amazoness East-West shoulder bag is $616 (originally $880), the Alda shoulder bag is $336 (originally $480), and the Moto Cross Flap Over handbag is $679 (originally $970). 1 W. 58th St., at Fifth Ave. (212-832-2626); M–S (11–7), Su (11–6).

• Fall/winter 2009 menswear, womenswear, and accessories are up to 35 percent off in-store and online at Burberry. Various hours and locations.

• Shop discounted dresses, accessories, boots, and coats at the Tracy Feith warehouse sale, including original and archived pieces from past collections. LeShack by Tracy Feith dresses and separates are $75 to $180 (originally $250 to $400). 64 Grand St., nr. Kent St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; daily, noon–7.

• Fall/winter 2009 merchandise is up to 50 percent off at Anya Hindmarch. The Marano Sea Snake clutch is $416 (originally $595), the Belvedere Red tote is $906 (originally $1,295), and the Gres heels are $402 (originally $575). Upper East Side: 20 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave. (212-750-3974). Soho: 115 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-343-8147). Call for hours.

• All fall/winter 2009 merchandise is 50 percent off at the Giuseppe Zanotti Design Boutique. 806 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St. (212-650-0455); M–W (10–6), Th (10–7), F–S (10–6), Su (10–5).

• The fall/winter collection is 50 percent off at Unis. New and vintage clothes start at $10. 226 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St. (212-431-5533); Su–W (noon–7), Th (noon–7:30), F–S (11–7:30).

• Fall/winter clothing and accessories are up to 80 percent off at In God We Trust. Lower East Side: 153 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St. (212-228-1055); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7). Williamsburg: 135 Wythe St., nr. Eighth St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-388-2012); T–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7).

STARTING MONDAY
• Overstock, discontinued items, and floor samples are up to 70 percent off at Alessi. Through 2/28. Soho: 130 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-941-7300); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6). Upper East Side: 30 E. 60th St., at Madison Ave. (212-317-9880); T–S (10–6).

ENDING MONDAY
• Womenswear, shoes, accessories, and jewelry are 30 to 70 percent off at Kisan. Brands include Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Megan Park, Vanessa Bruno, and more. 125 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (212-475-2470); M–S (11–7), Su (noon–6).

• Fall/winter shoes are 50 percent off retail prices at the Manolo Blahnik sale. 31 W. 54th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (212-582-3007); M–F (10:30–6), S (10:30–5:30), Su (noon–5).

• The fall/winter and spring/summer 2009 lingerie collections are 50 percent off at the Agent Provocateur annual winter sale. 133 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. (212-965-0229); daily (11–7).

• Merchandise from Tsumori Chisato, Mociun, United Bamboo, and more are up to 50 percent off at Honey in the Rough. 161 Rivington St., nr. Clinton St. (212-228-6415); M–S (noon–8), Su (noon–7).

Beyoncé Will Reportedly Rescue Lady Gaga in ‘Telephone’ Video, Clad in Destroyed Denim

January 29, 2010 – 11:55 am

A lifetime of waiting for this moment, folks.

Lady Gaga and Beyoncé are shooting the video for “Telephone” in L.A. today. The video is reportedly a continuation of Gaga’s “Paparazzi” video, her epic collaboration with director Jonas Akerlund that made way for her to dangle onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards smeared up to her eyeballs with fake blood, after dance-hobbling around with a cane. But unlike “Paparazzi,” “Telephone” is not about a broken heart and trying to make a man love you. It’s about the opposite — trying to get your man to leave you the hell alone so you can focus on dancing and getting drunk in the club at the same time. The concept for the video reportedly involves Gaga getting imprisoned and Beyoncé rescuing her. As for their costumes, which are what’s really important here, the divas are said to be wearing “destroyed denim pieces” by designers Franc Fernandez and Oscar Olima. Spring’s denim explosion has been tough to accept, and downright weird much of the time, but if anyone can do the opposite for the material of what Jessica Beil did for it on the cover of Vogue, it’s Gaga and her friend Beyoncé, who owes it to the world to explore just how skimpy cutoffs can get.

According to early reports, Beyoncé may not dance in the video. At first this seems like a crime against humanity, but it’s probably only fair. Lady Gaga respectfully put her masks and crazy body stockings aside to wear a plain white leotard in Beyoncé’s “Videophone” video. Gaga has said she told Beyoncé prior to shooting, “I don’t want to show up in some frickin’ hair bow and be fashion Gaga in your video … I want to do you.” Because fashion is where Gaga outshines Beyoncé … and pretty much everyone. Shaking it is where Beyoncé outshines Gaga … and pretty much everyone. (Review the scene in “Video Phone” where they dance side by side if you doubt us.) So perhaps she owes it to Gaga to let her hips lie just this once.

Beyonce Knowles to Set Free Lady GaGa in ‘Telephone’ Video [Celebrity Mania]
Related: Behold: Beyoncé and Lady Gaga’s First Music-Video Collaboration
Beyoncé and Lady Gaga Are Selflessly Giving Themselves to One Another

Project Runway Tries to Do Couture

January 29, 2010 – 11:20 am

We begin in typical Project Runway fashion: Jesus talks about himself in the third person and Ping acts silly and forgets her shoes. Oh, Ping. Get it together. Heidi tells the group that they’re going to meet some of the most iconic fashion designers of all time, without specifying whom, and we’re pretty sure it’s a gimmick — this is Lifetime, after all. The contestants arrive at the Met, and Tim is standing next to ten looks taken from the Costume Institute. How funny would it be if someone tripped and ripped a dress? Ping, we’re looking at you! Tim informs us that the designers will be working in teams of two, which everyone is pained to hear, and that they’ll have $500 to create a high-end signature look that could fit in with the Costume Institute lineup by YSL, Balenciaga, and Dior, among others. Madame Grès looks at Jesus and rolls her eyes from couture heaven. Janeane (JaneJane without the J!) says that being so close to these dresses makes her want to cry, which isn’t surprising, since she’s a crier. “I feel the same way!” says Tim. Aw. When he says it, it’s cute. Sorry, JaneJane without the J.

So the teams are: Jay and Maya, Jesus and Amy, Seth Aaron and Anthony, Janeane and Ben, Mila and Jonathan, Emilio and Anna, and Ping and Jesse. Working on a team is hard. There are power struggles and personality clashes, and Project Runway, thankfully, milks these conflicts for all they’re worth. Mila and Jonathan have some tension because Mila only wants to work on her coat, leaving Jonathan to do everything else. Anthony and Seth Aaron actually work together pretty well, though Anthony gets frustrated with Seth Aaron’s indecision. And then there’s Ping and Jesse, the hilarious odd couple of the bunch. Jesse can’t stand Ping’s disorganization and general ditziness — he menacingly punches his fist in his hands a couple of times in frustration. Don’t hit Ping, Jesse! Though she is SO annoying. Ping loses her sketchbook and then her money and then comes back from Mood with a hooker-esque fabric. The twist! The designers have to create a second look, inspired by someone else’s first look (confusing, especially if you’re a recapper), and only get $50 to do it. This seems pointless. The guest judge this week is British designer Matthew Williamson, who makes stuff like this. Ping is late to come down to the runway, and Tim has to pull an “Aaaaalllvin!” on her. “Piiiiing!” he yells. She finally comes, only to be dismissed forever. Poor Ping. Let’s see the designs.

Narciso Rodriguez’s Collection for eBay Launches in Two Weeks

January 29, 2010 – 10:45 am

Narciso Rodriguez’s eight-piece collection for eBay launches on the e-retailer’s site February 15. The lineup includes cotton jackets and jersey black dresses with graphic swatches of red and white, which ranges from $75 for a T-shirt to $350 for a coat. If you’re still itching for the real thing, his fall 2010 collection walks the runway the following night. [WWD]

Love Magazine Loves Nude Covers

January 29, 2010 – 10:10 am

The next issue of Love has three different covers, featuring full-frontal shots of three different models in the same pose with equally little coverage. They are the 26-year-old Lara Stone, 19-year-old Jeneil Williams, and 43-year-old Kristen McMenamy, whose cover just leaked (Lara and Jeneil’s leaked earlier). The issue is Love’s third, and the third to boast naked cover subjects. The first issue featured a nude Beth Ditto, who later said the magazine Photoshopped her to make her look fatter than she really is. The second issue featured two covers, one of which depicted unknown bass player Alex Hartley shirtless, his pants resting just below his hips. Is it impossible to launch and sell a new magazine without naked people on the cover these days? And not only naked people, but people who are as naked as they can be without the cover veering into Purple territory? We love Love, but as a fashion magazine; after all, it is primarily about the many ways one might attire oneself.

6 DAYS TO GO [Love]

Gisele Had a Water Birth; Michelle Obama’s State of the Union Dress Retails for $1,850

January 29, 2010 – 9:35 am

• Gisele Bündchen reveals she had a water birth in the bathtub of her penthouse in Beacon Hill, Boston. [People]

• A similar version of the Isaac Mizrahi dress Michelle Obama wore to the State of the Union is available at his Upper East Side store for $1,850. He doesn’t know if she paid retail or wholesale for it. [WWD]

• GQ and Levi’s announced the nominees for the third annual Best New Designer in America award yesterday. They are: Richard Chai, Billy Reid, J.Crew’s Frank Muytjens, Burkman Bros’ Ben and Doug Burkman, Caulfield Preparatory’s Vincent Flumiani, and Unis’s Eunice Lee. The winner gets to design a limited-edition capsule collection for Levi’s that will be sold at Bloomingdale’s. [Style File/Style.com]

• Alexander Wang is launching a poster marketing campaign in the streets of downtown New York featuring images of Hannah Holman modeling his T line. [WWD]

• Jean Paul Gaultier cast the winner of Miss France 2009, Chloé Mortaud, in his couture runway show this week. [Style File/Style.com]

• More details about the Chanel couture show: 70 pairs of boots were used in the show, which were all made of leather, lizard, python, or eel skin. [StyleWatch/People]

• Model Myf Shepherd is taking a break from modeling. She is planning to study set design at Sydney’s College of Fine Arts. [Frockwriter]

• Time for some Jill Biden fashion attention! She likes blue suits. [HuffPo]

Snake Charmer | Chrissie Morris, Cobbler

January 29, 2010 – 7:47 am

Chrissie Morris’s new multifunctional stiletto is oh so New Economy.

By By SANDRA BALLENTINE | Posted in Fashion News |

Michelle Obama Picks Mizrahi… Helmut Lang’s Clothes Call… Bright Idea…

January 28, 2010 – 11:01 pm

First Lady Michelle Obama is propping up domestic businesses by wearing American designers, this time Isaac Mizrahi to the State of the Union address.

By WWD Fashion Headlines | Posted in Fashion News |