Photography: Chanel

The Chanel Cruise 2009 Collection took place yesterday at the Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, models rocked the runway with Brian Jones-inspired hair and “18 members of the U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swim Team closed the show” in a simple one piece C-H-A-N-E-L bathing suit - WOW! “The concept of the Cruise Collection is based on traveling, and Miami is the ideal destination: a city that moves and has energy, with its small districts and its animated streets,” comments Karl Lagerfeld. Karl Lagerfeld never fails to impress, the Cruise Collection is absolutely FABULOUS there are so many hot pieces that I want! I can’t wait to see the video!

One of the most eye catching piece is the “Miami Vice” gun shoes, Fashion Week Daily reports that it was “inspired by an image of a gun he saw somewhere, and he gave the tear to shoe designer Laurence Dacade, who employed plexi to make them functional” and they’re not just for the runway so call up Chanel and get your names on the list as they will be available in stores! Another interesting piece is the silver sequined jacket that Karl Lagerfeld wore to the Met’s Costume Institute Gala, there were three replicated looks of that jacket in the show. I also quite like the sunglasses and the heart bag with the enlarged CC plastered on it, the fab accessories as usual - drool and not to mention how hot Zoe Kravit’s sea foam Chanel bag is!!

Peep the collection after the jump…

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At the beginning of this year stylist to stars, Rachel Zoe has announced her deal with Bravo to star in a one-hour weekly show that will air in June or September. And if you thought that was the last of her, WWD reports that she is in works with The Beanstalk Group Inc. to create a “line of apparel, accessories and undergarments under the Rachel Zoe brand”. No further details, how do you feel about this?

Photography via COS

Ever since I’ve learned about COS back in 2007, I’ve been anticipating for a store to open in NYC. Still no news on expansion yet but I’ve been keeping an eye on the collections coming out from this brand. COS is a subsidiary of H&M, with higher price points but from the meticulous fabrics finish and fit, it looks well worth it. For the Autumn/Winter ‘08 collection they were inspired by “cupcakes, artists and the everyday mundane”. The range is very simply and ‘proper’ but I really like it, I especially love the coats and the plainness of all the clothes which can all be staples. I want everything from this collection! Check out the 34 looks from the range, you definitely won’t be disappointed!

More images and press release after the jump…

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Photography courtesy of flypaper

flypaper has got the exclusive sneak peek at Christian Siriano for Bluefly’s sketches, a collection is in works and is slated to drop late July! “Christian’s collection will consist of gorgeous jackets, tees, dresses, skirts and pants with signature Christian detailing (ie. ruffles, pleating, and skinny pants galore).” Sounds super fab already, thanks to Nana at Bluefly for the bigger images. Peep the sketches after the jump….

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Photography: Celebutopia

Although French actress/singer Vanessa Paradis is quite often seen in Chanel, she will be replacing Kirsten Dunst to be featured in Miu Miu’s upcoming fall ‘08 ad campaign shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. via WWD

Photography: Celebutopia / Celebrity-Gossip

Not only is Lindsay Lohan keeping busy with her 6126 Leggings Line, she has been tapped by Italian lifestyle brand Fornarina to be featured in their spring ‘09 ad campaign. Fornarina is also planning on expanding to London, Paris and New York later this year and has unveiled their collaboration with six artists, “Junko Mizuno, Mijn Schatje, and Angelique Houtkamp“. “A rotation of theatrical installations including acrobatic displays, plus a pop-up shop showcased the new designs, from octopus motifs printed on silk dresses by Mizuno to American artist Glen Barr’s retro face painted onto cotton T-shirts.” via WWD

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MyItThings.com has announced the launch of the “It” Designer Contest, the ultimate opportunity for aspiring designers. The judging panel includes a team of fashion industry experts, Project Runway alum Malan Breton, former Editor-in-Chief of Life & Style Sheryl Berk, C Magazine Executive Editor Nathan Cooper, Designer Keith Lissner and MyItThings Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder Yuli Ziv.

Now through July 15th designers can submit five previously created looks and readers will be able to vote for their top ten favorite designers. The three finalists will be awarded $1,500 to work on their looks for a Spring 2009 collection.

This effort will be documented on the MyItThings.com social platform through blogs, videos and pictures so that fans can keep up with their favorite designers efforts. A runway show will be conducted in October in NYC, which will allow the three finalists to show off their work in a professional runway show.

The final winner will be chosen by a combined vote of 50% by the judges and 50% by the MyItThings.com community. A $5,000 Grand Prize, as well as exclusive collection sale on MyItThings.com will be awarded to the winner.

Good luck to those that has/will enter the contest! Enter now at MyItThings.com.

Additional Hawks by Geren Ford products has hit UrbanOutfitters.com, this time they’ve added five new items. Now you can purchase the Drawstring Jacket $108, Colorblock Top $78, Pleated Ribbon Top $68, Silk Slip Top $68 and Hi-Waisted Shorts. Some of the items are available in a few colorways, keep checking back for more updates on this collection!

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