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Photos emerged yesterday of Jean Paul Gaultier‘s lingerie line with La Perla. Though the French designer has woven lingerie looks into his collections throughout his career, this is his first underwear-only effort. Only a handful of images of the handmade (yeah, this line’s not cheap), 27-style capsule range have been released, but that’s all we […]

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Good wicker clothing is hard to come by. Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture collection was inspired by Aztecs and their weaving tradition, but I just don’t have the kind of life that allows me to look like a human basket. These woven flats ($30, urbanoutfitters.com), which look a bit like pixelated snake skin, fit the […]

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Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock with your fingers in your ears, you’d know a thing or two about Madonna‘s cone brassieres. You’d also be pleased to know that the man who introduced the world to said bras, Jean Paul Gaultier, will be releasing a line of lingerie this fall with La Perla. [The Cut]

Congratulations to Turkish designer Hakaan Yildirim for winning ANDAM’s €220,000 prize. He was up against some fierce competition, including Canadian designers Mark Fast and Calla Haynes. [Style.com]

The news on everyone’s lips right now is the break up between Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier.  JPG is set to part ways with the fashion house after he presents his last collection for Spring 2011. Parisian designer and creative director of Lacoste, Christophe Lemaire, will be taking his place. [WWD]

The inevitable step has been taken to replace the late Alexander McQueen as creative director for his eponymous line. Sarah Burton, who’s worked by his side for more than 12 years will step up, and has promised to “stay true to [McQueen’s] legacy.” [The Cut]

Is Martha Stewart going from casseroles to couture? Her slew of fashionable guests (including Proenza Schouler and Andre Leon Talley) isn’t ending anytime soon: next week, Laura and Kate Mulleavy of Rodarte will be appearing on the Martha Stewart Show to talk about their design process.  [Fashionologie]

Toronto fashion darling Kimberley Newport-Mimran revealed she will be expanding her Pink Tartan line from the confines of the department store by opening her first Pink Tartan flagship this fall. The 2,500-square-foot space will house the line in its “pure form” in a historic Yorkville (obviously) building. [Toronto Star]

Gen Art, an organization that supported and showcased up-and-coming fashion, art and music talent–including Zac Posen and Vena Cava–has closed its doors. A statement on their website points to the sudden end of a corporate partnership, which Gen Art had been counting on for revenue. [Gen Art]

Anna Wintour danced–danced–with Diddy at the Met Ball. [Jezebel]

Jean Paul Gaultier is designing a line for the haute, modern furniture company Roche Bobois, whose Missoni-covered modular sofas we have long coveted. The line hasn’t been released yet, but we hope it won’t look like the creepy bedspread above, which Gaultier designed for a show in Paris.  [WWD, sub req]

Phoebe Philo’s second ready-to-wear outing for Celine was full of sleek navy, plum and moss-coloured pieces. Dresses and jackets had low-slung leather patch pockets. Standout pieces were leather and sheepskin cocoon coats, cutaway jackets and shirts, blouses with trailing scarves, and a pair of clustered-sequin pieces. Click the images below to read up on Viktor […]

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Material girl Madonna is reportedly set to brings her lyrics to life and design a collection to be sold exclusively at Macy’s. The unconfirmed rumour is that the line will include clothing, accessories, lingerie and shoes. [Vogue UK]

In the wake of Alexander McQueen‘s death, the question of “what now” is obviously on everyone’s mind. While long-term plans remain unknown,  his upcoming Paris show is supposedly still scheduled to be presented. The collection was apparently completed a week prior to the designer’s death, and sources say that there is no change to the delivery dates of showpieces commissioned specifically for the runway. [Frockwriter]

Marni’s spring campaign features alien-like animated dolls dressed in Consuelo Castiglioni’s collection. See what we mean? Dolls are huge right now. [Grazia]

Models: Lying down on the job this spring. [NYT]

The lookbook for Zac Posen’s Target collection is out. [Fashionista]

As are non-camera phone pics of the Jean Paul Gaultier effort, which, in the cold light of lookbook shots, is not nearly as heart-racing. [Refinery 29]

Kate Moss is set to design a line of handbags for Longchamp to debut for spring/summer 2010. [Vogue UK]

As is de rigueur with fast fashion collab leaks these days, a grainy, blurry cell phone image of a magazine spread featuring Jean Paul Gaultier’s Target collection has emerged. Nevermind the poor quality, the image is enough to get our fashion pulses racing. What’s amazing is that the collection is both classic Gaultier, and just […]

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Jamie Bochert is headlining the Lanvin ads for spring 2010. “I thought maybe we need a bit of action,” said artistic director Alber Elbaz. Shot by photographer Steven Meisel, the campaign has Bochert running, bending and dodging in feminine Lanvin ruffles.  Bochert also poses over a toilet in Marc Jacobs’ spring campaign. [WWD]

Beyoncé is launching her first fragrance. Heat comes out at the end of January, inspired by all the pyrotechnics a Beyoncé concert demands. “A lot of my performances have had fire involved, so we thought ‘Heat,’” the singer told WWD. Suffice to say, the ads will be steamy. [WWD]