FASHION Magazine

It’s rumoured that Taylor Lautner will be the next face of Armani fragrance and Armani Exchange. Nothing’s been confirmed, though the pairing does seem like a match made in shirtless, advertising heaven. [The Cut]

Scott Schuman may be working on a reality TV show. Schuman recently told the Pedestrian, “[T]here’s maybe a TV show coming up, maybe a clothing collection coming up. I was offered a lot of shows before, and I don’t think the companies were right that were asking me. But this company I think is right. It’s a very well known Director and all. I would be in the show but definitely not the focus just like there’s one picture of me in this book.” [Fashionista] [The Cut]

Daphne Guinness is the new face of Akris’ spring campaign. The off-the-wall fashionista will officially be tied to the new handbag collection launching in February. Designer Albert Kriemler explained his choice by saying that Daphne “emanates a sense of mystery and aristocracy.” We’re with you on the mystery part. [Fashionista]

Even Jeanne Beker can’t afford the multi-thousand dollar Balmain jeans from The Room. [BlogTO via Toronto Life]

Alexander Wang was presented with the Swiss Textile Award and a $147,000 grand prize last night. Last year’s winner, the Rodarte sisters, presented the award while commenting on the significant difference it made for their business in the past year. Among the runners-up were Erdem and Thakoon. [The Cut]

Heiress and fashionista Daphne Guinness snagged a pair of Alexander McQueen alien shoes. The shoes were in fact a pair featured on the runway, making Guinness the first of the “real people” to wear the shoes in real life. [Fashionista]

Though it seems like an unlikely pairing at first, Lost’s Jorge Garcia and Christie Brinkley work out, make nachos and generally live the good life together in the pages of Vogue Deutsch. Of the pairing, photographer Bruce Weber says: “Christie is the ultimate California beach girl and Jorge is the ultimate hippie.” So they both have the less-is-more, beach bum thing going on. More photos at the link. [Fashionista]

Seems that Emanuel Ungaro himself agrees with the rest of the world that Lindsay Lohan’s debut collection for his fashion house was disastrous. Are we susprised? Ungaro, who sold the company in 2005, said, “I am furious but I can’t do anything about it.” Going on, the designer lamented that his fashion house “is in the process of losing its soul.” [The Cut]

Alexander McQueen’s collection for Puma is casual, cute and totally wearable. And we mean even outside of the gym. [The Cut]

The newest Victoria’s Secret angels to get their wings are Chanel Iman, Emanuela de Paula, Lindsay Ellingson, Candice Swanepoel, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
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President Obama has appointed Anna Wintour to the Committee on the Arts and Humanities, whose members also include Sarah Jessica Parker, Edward Norton and Yo-Yo Ma to name a few. [The Cut]

Thierry Mugler Womenswear may be back on the runway next year. Creative director Rosemary Rodriguez, who has been designing Mugler menswear, just showed a mix of new and archived pieces during Russia’s Volvo Fashion Week, sparking rumors that she’s prepping for a RTW show. [FWD]

Giorgio Armani has been hinting at retirement. He told reporters in Moscow, “I’m already organizing staff who will continue my work.” The designer was ill with hepatitis earlier this year and reorganized the management of his company lessen his workload. “Of course I am not eternal, there comes a time when you must hand it over.” [The Cut]

Show: Alexander McQueen—and I wasn’t even present. Too sick that night to crawl from bed, I—and thousands upon thousands of other obsessives—watched McQ’s first live-to-air catwalk on ShowStudio.com. Even from afar, I was spun in, so totally entranced by his entire underworld of alien warrior princesses. (And those shoes! The most wondrously physics-defying footwear since Theyskens’ heelless hooves for Nina Ricci. Which was just last season…but still.) Magnificent in scope, meticulous in execution, it was a show to write home about. Unless you were already there.

Alexander McQueen is taking Steve Madden to court; the designer is being sued for allegedly copying the Faithful bootie. McQueen’s attempt to halt production of the shoe with a cease and desist order was greeted with refusal from Madden. What can we say–imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? [The Cut]

Miu Miu wants to be the centre of attention. At least in stores carrying the designer label’s bags. The brand has recently pulled out of several U.S. department stores—the company wanted their merchandise to be displayed on its own, while many stores mixed the purses with other designers. [WSJ]

When Lady Gaga announced, via Twitter, that Alexander McQueen would premiere her new single at his Spring 2010 show, streamed live yesterday afternoon, the swarm crashed the servers and we all ended up watching the show in choppy slo-mo. All the better to catch a glimpse of the 10-inch heels. [The Cut]

The Chanel show spectacle had it all: Prince, barnyard chic clothing, models romping in the hay, Uncle Karl, and a show-stealing performance by Lily Allen. [Guardian]

The Christopher Kane for Topshop line launches today. Sheer embellished dresses, high-waisted fancy panties and all the much sought-after studded pieces await your purchase in stores and online. [The Cut]

Estée Lauder has announced they are closing their Prescriptives brand after 30 years. Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer of the company said, “We believe that the difficult decision relating to Prescriptives will allow us to redirect our resources to key strategic imperatives where we see the highest growth potential.” [WWD]

Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut, the roller derby flick Whip It, made its world premiere last night at the Toronto International Film Festival. Barrymore hit the red carpet in a lemon yellow Alexander McQueen with gothy lace overlay. More pics from the premiere after the jump.

Kate Moss caused a commotion last night at GQ’s Man of the Year Awards. The model’s attempt to escape out the back entrance backfired when she ran through an interview backstage with rapper Dizzee Rascal. Apparently host James Nesbitt made a jab at Moss about her nude GQ cover, causing her to leave all huffy. [Telegraph]