by Jessie Peterson 20 mins ago

Jean Paul Gaultier, the French Haute Couture and Pret-a-Porter fashion designer said goodbye during Paris Fashion Week with his Spring 2015 Ready-To-Wear collection. Gaultier’s fashion house said that while it may have hung up its hat on ready-to-wear, its attention would instead be on fragrance and “various collaborations within the industry.” Citing commercial restraints and the breakneck pace in which collections are put out, it makes sense that the revolutionary designer would decide to retreat into the world of haute couture.

Rather than having the show be a sad occasion, Gaultier decided to turn a potential funeral instead into a wake with nary a moment for tears. How? Simple. Gaultier threw a beauty pageant.

“Élection​ de Miss Jean Paul Gaultier 2015″ as it was called opened with models in Gaultier’s signature stripes. There were also several categories different including:

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Miss Femme de Footballeur…

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…Miss Lucha Libre—inspired by Mexican wrestlers…

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(Also of note, these crazy sombreros)

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…and Miss Smoking, with emphasis on tailoring and gender-bending formalwear.

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There was also leather, denim and sportswear, the last of which featured a reworking of the classic “Everlast” logo.

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by Jessie Peterson 28 mins ago

Ever wanted a tour of Cara Delevingne’s apartment? Well, thanks to Vogue, you can get an idea for what that might be like. Sort of.

In this video tour, “flat” is really Hogwarts, or rather a Warner Bros. studio where the film was shot in London.

Starring one of our fave models of the moment, giving behind-the-scenes scoop on one of our fave movies of all-time, AND shot in the format of one of our fave throwback TV shows, “MTV Cribs,” we’re ultimately charmed by the Cara’s vid. Notable highlights include: “a couple of outfits” that she once wore in “previous lives of hers,” her assemblage of vintage Instagrams, and a collection of trophies that she thinks she’s going to win.

Now, we can’t stop thinking what it would really be like if Cara was at Hogwarts. Can you imagine? Would she hang out with Emma Watson? Would she play quidditch or just cheer on her house team? What house would she be sorted into? We like to think she’d be a Hufflepuff. In which case, 10 points to Hufflepuff for this tour, Ms. Delevingne.

by Jessie Peterson 4 mins ago

Ever since the Nylon “It Girl Issue” was born in 2007, the magazine’s annual cover has featured the likes of Emma Stone, Elizabeth Olsen, and more. Joining the elite club this year is Tavi Gevinson, who, at 18, already bears the titles “actress, writer, and founder and editor-in-chief of Rookie Magazine.” Why was Tavi bestowed the prestigious title, you ask? Oh, because, according to Nylon, “she’s definitely got ‘it.’” Seems reasonable.

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Tavi might be the star of the issue and the photos in the spread, but the people who contributed to the article aren’t too shabby either–the introduction was penned by Hazel Cills, shot by Petra Collins, and includes quotes from friends Michael Cera, Emma Watson, and Stevie Nicks. No biggie. LOL, JK.

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Of course, Gevinson shares some of her wisdom as well, including her plans for the future.

“… you have this idea about what it means to be a writer, and what it means to be a performer, whether you’re introverted or extroverted. I have at times felt like they don’t mesh. Then it’s just, like, ‘No, f*** that. Maybe I don’t see a precedent for my life in the outside world, but I can be that precedent.’”

Um, hi, yeah, I need to cut this out and tape it to my bulletin board immediately. I need this as constant source of inspiration. Fortunately, the issue hits newsstands on Wednesday (tomorrow!). Until then, ...

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by Jessie Peterson 3 mins ago

Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emmanuel has declared September 23rd, David Bowie Day. Why? Well, for one, because David Bowie is an international treasure. But also, because the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is the site of the U.S. debut of David Bowie Is—a retrospective on the iconic artists career and his influence on a multitude of aspects of culture, from music and theater to design and of course fashion.

How great is Bowie’s impact? He’s been cited as a influence by almost everyone worth mentioning. He also happens to be continual well of inspiration for those in the fashion industry, where he’s served as muse for Keanan Duffty’s diffusion line for Target in 2007, a resource for Lady Gaga’s costumes while on tour in Japan, and even once stepped in to settle a dispute between two male models. He’s starred in a fashion film for Louis Vuitton where he seduces Arizona Muse. Kate Moss has even transformed into Bowie for Vogue twice—once in 2003 and again in 2012.

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So, it makes sense that Moss was on hand to receive Bowie’s award for British Male Solo Artist at the 2014 BRIT Awards.

In order to get you ready for the Bowie retrospective, we’ve compiled a small list of the best (and overt) Bowie references on the runway.

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by Jessie Peterson 2 mins ago

Lena Dunham is getting into the tailoring business, and it’s not what you think. Dunham and her Girls EP Jenni Konner are executive producing an HBO documentary called Three Suits. According to Vanity Fair, the film will center around Brooklyn-based tailoring company Bindle & Keep, following several of its transgender clients.

Daniel Friedman, Bindle & Keep’s founder and owner, found inspiration in Rachel Tutera of The Handsome Butch. Tutera—who identifies herself as someone who occupies the “tiny space that exists between being a butch dyke and being a trans man”—had articulated a problem in the world of suiting: finding suits that had a masculine profile, but were fit for women. Common problems found by Tutera and other clients of Friedman’s were that men’s suits were often too large, and that women’s suits emphasized parts of the body that many that did not want to draw attention too either through cuts or darting.

Bindle & Keep services a variety of needs: suits for work, for court, for gay weddings, etc. Friedman and his staff have made a conscious effort to accommodate the entire spectrum of body types of gender identities and pride themselves on their relationships with their customers. Their efforts are obviously paying off as Friedman plans to expand his business to the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington D.C. and Toronto.

As for the documentary itself, no release date has been announce, but we’re already clearing our calendars for its ...

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by Jessie Peterson 28 mins ago

We’ll admit we’re a little obsessed with lists. We love reading Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and all hot lady/hot dude compilations from Maxim, FHM, and People. This week, The Business of Fashion released one of our personal favorites: the BoF 500. According to the site’s creator Imran Amed, these are the top 500 people who he believes “are shaping the fashion world today,” and as it turns out, it’s peppered with some of our ol’ MTV favorites.

Kanye West

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Kanye West. Hip-hop artist, visionary, father, husband, substitute teacher, and a (fashion) god. This comes as no surprise to anyone–to us, to Kanye, to you.

Kendall Jenner

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Man, Kendall Jenner seems poised to take over the fashion world, doesn’t she? Not only did she cause waves at New York Fashion Week, but she absolutely dominated at Milan Fashion Week during a model stampede at Dolce & Gabbana. Being included on BoF’s is the latest–but not the last–notch on young Jenner’s fashion belt. Well done, Kendall.

Lupita Nyong’o

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Lupitaaaaaaa! We’ve already chronicled her ability to wear every single color under the rainbow with both grace and aplomb (and barely concealed our wish to have her be one of our best friends) so it’s no surprise that the rest of ...

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by Jessie Peterson 22 mins ago

Hey hey, kids! Guess who Miley Cyrus is wearing now! We’ll give you a hint: they fight, they bite, they bite and fight, and now, they appear on Miley’s clothes.

The answer, of course, is Itchy and Scratchy. Inspired by Matt Groening’s homicidal mouse and the tomcat he constantly eviscerates, Drop Dead has developed a boutique Itchy & Scratchy Show collection in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products featuring iconic Simpsons characters. The range includes everything from hoodies and t-shirts to leggings and even a weekender travel bag.

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As for Miley’s outfit? You can cop that right now as the Roses Are Red, Violence Is Due hoodie, which will set you back about 98 bones, is online right now.

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And so are its matching Roses Are Red, Violence Is Due jogging bottoms, which retail for 65 dollars.

Both pieces come in a dusty coral orange which should hide the multitude of Krusty Burger food stains. For more Simpsons gear, be sure to check out Drop Dead’s website.

by Jessie Peterson 5 mins ago

Chances are you’ve already seen the first of three collaborations that Pharrell Williams is expected to do with Adidas, featuring eye-popping Stan Smiths and matching track jackets.

What you may not have seen, however, is Skateboard P’s latest set of customized kicks.

While Pharrell hand-painting a pair of sneakers isn’t new—they’ve become something of a style signature for the artist, second only to his Vivienne Westwood hat—the message on them is. The bright blue sneakers read: “Go visit Ferguson, Hillary Clinton” among some pretty cheerful-looking daisies.

Williams is already a staunch advocate of Clinton and seems to be asking her to take a personal approach to the Missouri town. This appears to be the first time P has called for action on his sneakers—maybe he’ll try a new message on a red pair?

by Jessie Peterson 18 mins ago

Can you believe it took eight studio albums before Jennifer Lopez put out an ode to her, well you know “Booty“? Trust us, it was worth the wait. Lopez’s new single features our favorite Aussie, Iggy Azalea, doing a guest verse on the track. Sure, it initially had Pitbull dropping some rhymes on this, but after watching this video, you’ll probably be saying, “Pitbull who?”

It is simply that good. And Lopez kills it with a surprising number of outfit changes considering the video’s lightning-fast pace. We took the time to break down all of J.Lo’s looks. Vamanos!

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There’s a retro, black and white swimsuit that surfaces in the first moments of the video. Mysteriously enough, it’s never seen again.

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In our first look at Jenny from the Block—headless monochromatic swimsuit aside—she’s wearing a gold halter cowl-neck leotard.

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Did we mention it shows a dangerous amount of skin? Thankfully, through the magic of quick edits and Jenny’s breakneck dancing, nothing is revealed.

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Here’s the same outfit from the back. If there’s anything to be learned from J.Lo’s first outfit, it’s that the woman is incredibly fit. And those spikey heels are so high they might as well be pointe shoes.

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Lopez’s next look is a very high-cut white swimsuit. The combination of slicked back ...

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by Jessie Peterson 7 mins ago

Congratulations, Justin Bieber (and anyone else with an inclination toward pulled-down trousers)! Looks like you can finally stop avoiding that trip to Ocala, Florida. This week, the city overturned a law it had passed in July banning “sagging” or “low-riding” pants.

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The ordinance prohibited anyone on city property from wearing their pants “two inches below their natural waist in a way that exposes underwear or bare buttocks.” Violators caught sagging were subject to fines up to $500 and possible jail time.

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The predominant champion of the ban was councilwoman Mary Rich, a retired probation senior supervisor for the Florida Department of Corrections, who went on record stating that she believes that the law’s passage would “make [individuals who wear sagging pants] respect themselves.” Unsurprisingly, Rich and the ordinance came under fire by the NAACP for racial profiling. Spokesperson Dale Landry, of the Florida chapter, points out the obvious: “I’m sorry, it’s going to be black males that are the subject of this.”

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Kent Guinn, Ocala’s mayor, changed his stance after the criticism from the NAACP, but the law was only repealed after the organization threatened legal action. “I think you get into really dangerous territory when you start legislating what type of clothes people wear or how they put together their ensemble,” Guinn told WKMG.

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