FASHION Magazine

By Renee Reardin and Meagan Wilson

Missing your Lauren Conrad fix—whether you’re willing to admit it or not? Take a peek at the intro that never was, from her cancelled reality show. [Angela+Ithyle]

By Corinne Perez-Abergel

The jury is still out on whether Anne Hathaway and James Franco were in fact worthy hosts at last night’s Oscars, but at least we had Anne’s constant outfit changes to keep us entertained.  Which one was your favourite? [Blackbook]

Greek-born, London-based designer Mary Katrantzou has won the 100,000 euro Swiss Textiles Award for her Spring 2011 collection. [Vogue UK]

Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester will be the face of a new Vera Wang fragrance. [The Cut]

Kelly Cutrone will be appearing on Dr. Phil a little more often. The fashion PR maven has signed on as a correspondent for the daytime talk show. [Fashionista]

Kate Moss will be judging a Polyvore contest. Contenders have to create a “Roxy Girl” set inspired by images of Moss from her Robert Ferry album cover shoot. [Fashionista]

While many will be going as Snooki for Halloween Ellen DeGeneres took the inspiration a step further. The funnywoman dressed up as Snooki’s pouf. [People]

Stefano Pilati, Karl Lagerfeld, Christophe Decarnin, Hedi Slimane, Alber Elbaz and Raf Simons have all been caught up in the rumour mill–again. According to a number of unnamed sources, Pilati is set to be replaced at YSL with either Slimane, Simons or Decarnin. The Kaiser is rumoured to retire from Chanel in 2012 (on his 30th anniversary with the brand) and will be replaced with Elbaz of Lanvin. And if the gossip is true Theyskens will be replacing Elbaz at Lanvin. [The Cut]

Kelly Cutrone‘s wildly popular reality TV show Kell on Earth is finally coming to Canada. The show will premiere on CosmoTV on Monday October 11.  [CosmoTV]

“Catherine defined an era. Her clothes demonstrated how it was possible to simultaneously look feminine and elegant and businesslike. Her collections of glamorous tailoring made women feel confident and chic,” said Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman on the death of Catherine Walker, one of Princess Diana’s favourite designers. [Vogue UK]

Claudia Schiffer will be launching her own fashion line during the Winter 2011 season. [WWD]

Lindsay Lohan‘s US$1,595 Madame Butterfly Christian Louboutins were spared a stint in Lynwood Correctional Facility thanks to Lindsey’s mother Dina Lohan, who was seen leaving the hearing with her daughter’s shoes. [Racked]

The L.A. Sheriff’s Department has said that Lindsay Lohan could be released as early as Sunday, and speculation is already underway about the star’s all-important jail-to-car look. For what is surely one of the most photographed occasions of a young girl’s life, stylist and ballet-flat designer Phillip Bloch already has a look in mind:

Good things come to those who blog. Tavi Gevinson just got her first styling gig–a 10-page editorial for the September issue of BlackBook. [BlackBook]

Lindsay Lohan updated her outfit three times during her day in court. Does she expect the judge to reevaluate her sentence due to her ability to accessorize? [Huffington Post]

After Ken made Toy Story 3, Esquire UK decided to celebrate the plastic hunk, who is oft forgotten in the shadow of his lover Barbie. He looks very handsome in Burberry Prorsum, Gucci, Paul Smith and Prada. [Racked]

Breaking: Having your name in the news all the time, even in a negative light, can help you sell stuff. A retail analyst suggests that Lindsay Lohan‘s prison sentence could help with sales of her 6126 leggings line. [WWD]

Natalie Portman, the pint-sized actress who really can do no wrong, has just signed a contract with Perfums Christian Dior to be the new face of the brand. [WWD]

The explanation to why there have been so many resort shows this year has been twittering  about the blogosphere. It’s simple, according to The Wall Street Journal‘s Christina Binkley: Anna Wintour asked for them. [Fashionologie]

We read something today that we still haven’t fully absorbed: You can get Balmain hair extensions. We assume these aren’t Christophe Decarnin-designed, but instead one of the company’s many licenses. (Check out this DIY Balmain jeans from Auntie Fashion, created using a $5 Balmain men’s dress shirt from Sears.) You can buy clip-in purple or red fringe and extensions in “Level 10” blonde.  [Balmain Hair, Grazia]

Emanuel Ungaro keeps taking hit after hit. After the LiLo debacle and closing down it’s massive Madison Avenue boutique (which rumour has it will be taken over by Michael Kors), the brand is now apparently on the hunt for a buyer to take over its debt and tainted rep. Any takers? [NYP]

Russian Vogue has devoted their April 2010 issue entirely to newly-minted Russian resident Naomi Campbell. The model was also guest editor. Says editor Aliona Doletskaya: “I wanted to debunk a few myths surrounding Naomi.  When I suggested the concept, she immediately came and for an hour and a half laid out stories, photography, interviews and other sections. Clearly, quickly, and in a businesslike manner.”[Fashionologie]

Christian Louboutin is the star of the show in “Dancer in a Daydream” which includes a peek into his Paris studio and is capped with the man himself showing off his dance moves in glittery red-soled jazz shoes. [Stylelist]

Alexander McQueen‘s brand revealed today that the designer was creating a men’s underwear line that will launch in June. The boxers and briefs bear the signature skull print as well as feather prints inspired by his final menswear collection. [Vogue UK]