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BoF Daily Digest | Olympic fashion unions, Trends, Sony BMG, Steve & Barry's, Adidas' revenue

Gold-Medal Fashion Collaborations (Forbes) Blue chip brands such as Ralph Lauren and Gucci are debuting Olympic-specific collections to capitalize on the sporting event's global visibility. The Death Of Trends: Part I (JC Report) "When it comes to fashion in 2008...

A Modest Proposal for the Reform of the American Penis

The Obvious Truth SIGMUND FREUD has established for all time that a cigar can be a penis substitute. At about the same time Rudyard Kipling observed that while a woman was only a woman, "a good cigar was a smoke." Lighting up and reflecting on this, Sigmund Freud agreed that a cigar could, in certain places, be "only a cigar." For nearly three decades now, millions of American men, including even politicians such as Nancy Pelosi, have been unable to make this fundamental distinction. In any reas...

Love it or Hate it: Vogue UK September 2008

The latest issue of Vogue UK came out this weekend and Karen Elson graced the cover. I love the colour scheme of this cover and Karen Elson is the perfect covergirl. The autumn themed issue introduces you to the key trends from across the international shows. The cover states that Karen is Fashion's red Queen but do you agree? Love it or Hate it: Vogue UK September 2008 Love it Hate it

Web Snob Weekly Round Up, Week of 7/28/08

Bag Bliss + tBF: Warning you about the harm of shopping for a knockoff. A Few Goody GumDrops dishes on how to have a flawless face on High Defintion TV Save time and money with Stiletto Jungle's favorite bargain beauty finds. Allie is Wired has the scoop on Jessica Simpson's country girl Elle cover. Discover Wang's World at Bag Snob Beauty Snob has the latest on La Mer It's all in the fold, according to Coquette, with the latest trend of origami fashions. Fashion, evolved discovers the very revo...

Web Snob Weekly Round Up, Week of 7/20/08

Purple is huge for fall, and The Shoe Goddess has found an amazing pair of purple Dior pumps for you 55 Secret Street attends the hottest (and we do mean hottest) party for lovely and innovative fashion designer Isabel Toledo at her gorgeous Manhattan loft. A Few Goody GumDrops is excited for you to view the "Dresses Collection" from renowned artist Laura Bean. Shoe Steals are back at Stiletto Jungle: 10 pair under $30 Is Michelle Williams dating Spike Jonze? Allie is Wired has the scoop. Bag S...

With Just a Few Clicks, You Too Can be a Hot New Designer?

If you’re a fashion fanatic like myself, then you’re always on the look out for the latest trends and the hottest new designers. Perhaps, like me, you’ve dreamed of being able to design your own clothes, but (also like me), don’t possess the craftiness to do so. Well, thanks to Andrea Marron, now you [...]

Web Snob Weekly Round Up, Week of 7/20/08

Purple is huge for fall, and The Shoe Goddess has found an amazing pair of purple Dior pumps for you 55 Secret Street attends the hottest (and we do mean hottest) party for lovely and innovative fashion designer Isabel Toledo at her gorgeous Manhattan loft. A Few Goody GumDrops is excited for you to view the "Dresses Collection" from renowned artist Laura Bean. Shoe Steals are back at Stiletto Jungle: 10 pair under $30 Is Michelle Williams dating Spike Jonze? Allie is Wired has the scoop. Bag Sn...

Kenley Collins, Designer, Project Runway

Kenley Collins is one of the designers competing in the season's Project Runway. Hailing from Florida, she now lives and designs in New York, where she's been working on her own line in a small boutique, as well as freelancing and teaching. She recently told us about the show, her fellow designers and what trends appear to be back in New York. How did you get started in fashion? I started reconstructing vintage when I was a teenager and started making clothes from scratch about 3 years ago. I mo...

Ypulse Essentials: 'High School Musical' Tries Reality, Disney Grows Up, Teens Get Thrifty

'High School Musical' reality show kicks off tonightkicked off this weekend (although there was no Miley to be found, the HSM brand and ex-boy band host surely drew in a fair share of tweens and teens [EW recap here], Plus, the "High School Musical 3" trailer was recently released) (New York Daily News) (TV Guide) - Disney isn't just for kids (Disney has its thumb on the tween pulse despite so-called "waning" interest for Miley. Also, from "Hannah Montana" to "Drake & Josh," Disney's stars are ...

BetseyVille By Betsey Johnson Bling Bling Case For Cell Phones

Betsey Johnson is the epitome rock fashion. She dressed the likes of Edie Sedgwick and continues to set trends around the world. So why not add a little punk flair to your cell phone with the Betseyville - Bling Bling Case for Most Small Cell Phones. Betseyville is the name of her villa in Mexico [...]