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chanel-tattChanel to Sell Runway Inspired Temp Tattoos
CHANEL will introduce “Les Trompe L’Oeil” Temporary Skin Art as a limited edition design. This is based on the temporary tattoos that global creative director Peter Philips designed for their Paris runway show. Each pack will contain five sheets (with 55 total designs included in each) and starting in mid February they will be sold for $75.00 from Chanel.com.
Fashion houses such as Rodarte and Jean Paul Gautier also featured tattoo inspired body art on their spring 2010 runways. more

Project Runway Returns to NYC ; Contestant Pamela Ptak is one of our faves…During Ptak’s audition, Runway design mentor Tim Gunn said her garments were the most beautifully constructed ones he had ever seen.

“I think you are on the cusp of something big,” he told her in this season’s casting session, which you can watch on Lifetime’s Web site. After a somewhat dismal first season on the women’s network, Runway’s second attempt, which brings the designers back to the Big Apple, seems to feature engaging designers who clearly are much more interesting to watch. more

Vera Wang Designing Ice Skating Outfits
“You wouldn’t want someone to lose Olympic gold because their sleeve ripped off,” Wang says. “This is more pressure than an Oscar dress in a strange way.” more

Golden Globes this Sunday; MTV Revisits Hits & Misses of the Past
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Matthew Williamson to Launch Menswear Line
“Cashmere and silk printed scarves and hand-beaded T-shirts complement the line and form a solid foundation for the collection to grow next season.” more

betsey_johnson12/15–12/17 Betsey Johnson
Merchandise is up to 75 percent off at the Betsey Johnson sample sale. The Ginger Snap wool jumper is $35 (originally $275), the evening pleated-organza strapless dress is $75 (originally $395), and the polka-dot printed canvas tote is $40 (originally $110).
Place & Time: Millennium Broadway Hotel, 145 W. 44th ST., nr. Sixth Ave., sixth fl.; T–Th (10–8).

12/13–12/17 Vera Wang
Find deals on ready-to-wear and evening gowns at the Vera Wang sample and stock sale at the Vera Wang Showroom.
Place & Time: 225 W. 39th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fifth fl.; Su (11–5), M–Th (10–6).

12/15–12/17 Rebecca & Drew
Long- and short-sleeve TrioFit shirts, coats, dresses, and skirts are $100 or less at the Rebecca & Drew sample sale. The wool-silk pleated pencil skirt is $60 (originally $400), the slim-fit TrioFit shirt is $55 (originally $195), and the tiered-neck velvet dress is $80 (originally $400).
Place & Time: 342 W. 13th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; T–Th (8–7).

12/16–12/18 Qi
Cashmere dresses are 50 to 70 percent off, and cashmere accessories, blankets, and slippers are marked down to wholesale prices at the Qi sample sale. One-of-a-kind finds are $30 apiece.
Place & Time: 260 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 200; W–F (11–6).

12/16–12/19 Various
Shop deals from Three Dots, Minnie Mortimer, Sophia Eugene, Nellie Partow, Yosi Samra, and more at the winter sample sale. Shoes start at $30 and dresses start at $50.
Place & Time: Panthere Communications, 200 Park Ave. South, at 17th St., Ste. 1608; Th–F (10–8), S (11–5).

12/17–12/18 Nanette Lepore
Dresses are $140 (originally $335 to $595), skirts are $100 (originally $195 to $295), and jackets are $190 (originally $215 to $340) at the Nanette Lepore sample sale.
Place & Time: 225 W. 35th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fourth fl.; Th–F (9–7).

Through 12/21 Uniqlo
In honor of the brand’s 25th anniversary, Uniqlo will feature different shopping promotions every day for 25 days from Thanksgiving to Christmas. 546 Broadway, nr. Spring St. (917-237-8800); M–S (10–9), Su (11–7).

kings-of-leonKings of Leon = Fashion Designers? They have gone partners with French fashion house Surface To Air to bring out a 12-piece collection. >more

Forbes Ranks Top Earning Dead Celebrities
Yves Saint Laurent hs topped Forbes’ 2009 rankings of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, beating Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, according to a report in The Guardian, London. source

Ex-Vogue Director has New Gig
When Stephanie Winston-Wolkoff left her post as Director of Special Events at Vogue last summer, insiders feared events like the Met Gala wouldn’t survive under anyone else. hmmmm…

Fashion’s Night Out returns 9/9/10
The citywide effort to jump-start fall and holiday spending by offering shoppers food, drink and celebrity guests will be staged again on Sept. 9, 2010, according to its sponsors. NY Post

New Line for Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie will be debuting a new contemporary woman and baby clothing label called Winter Kate in the spring. source

Vera Wang visits Hoboken (via wrong turn)…source

The 40 year old SuperModel Returns: Helena Christensen…source

Another Cyrus?
We didn’t even know this girl existed. Parents, hello?…wtf

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