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Report: Jay-Z's Barneys collection rakes in $1 million

By Bronwyn Barnes on Jan 8, 2014 at 12:18PM

Despite the controversy surrounding the release of Jay-Z’s holiday collection for Barneys New York, the rap mogul’s line of clothes and accessories for the upscale retailer raked in a lot of money.

The New York Daily News quotes a source close to Barneys, who claimed that while the numbers were still being tallied, “profits had exceeded the million-dollar mark.”

The launch of the “A New York Holiday” collection was overshadowed by accusations of discrimination when two black shoppers said they were racially profiled after making expensive purchases at the luxury department store. Though his fans criticized him for refusing to pull out of his fashion partnership with Barneys, Jay-Z defended his decision to go ahead with the line as planned. READ FULL STORY

'Catching Fire,' 'Breaking Bad' among nominees for 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards

By Bronwyn Barnes on Jan 8, 2014 at 11:27AM

Image Credit: Murray Close; (inset) Larry Busacca/Getty Images

The Costume Designers Guild has announced the nominees for the 16th annual CDG Awards, which celebrates the year’s best in film, television and commercial costume design.

Included on the list are several costume designers who are likely to receive Oscar nominations next week, including Michael Wilkinson (American Hustle), Patricia Norris (12 Years a Slave), Catherine Martin (The Great Gatsby), and Trish Summerville (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire).

Among the nominees in the TV categories are Gabriella Pescucci (The Borgias) and Ellen Mirojnick (Behind the Candelabra), who both won costume design Emmys last September. During the ceremony, set for February 22 in L.A., Judd Apatow will receive the Distinguished Collaborator Award and costume designer April Ferry will receive the 2014 Career Achievement Award.

See the full list of nominees after the jump. READ FULL STORY

First Look: See the 'Pretty Little Liars' clothing collection

By Lindzi Scharf on Jan 7, 2014 at 2:31PM

Image Credit: Mandi Line

Pretty Little Liars fans have two reasons to celebrate — the ABC Family series drama returns tonight, and the Aéropostale clothing line created by PLL costume designer Mandi Line hits stores today.

“The good thing about Aéropostale is you’re going to get pieces that are affordable and age appropriate,” Line told EW of the collection, which is inspired by Aria, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer. “I really wanted to [work] with a retailer whose price point was [appropriate]. I want the kids and the parents to be able to afford it.”

Get a first look at the Pretty Little Liars Collection by Aéropostale after the jump…

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Mindy Kaling's 'Elle' cover: Where's her body?

By Jake Perlman on Jan 7, 2014 at 2:17PM

Image Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

One of these things is not like the other.

Elle has released four covers for the February “Women in Television” issue, including Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler, New Girl‘s Zooey Deschanel, and Girls‘ Allison Williams in full-body shots. However, it is Mindy Kaling’s cover that is stirring some controversy because it only features a close-up of her face.

Though still a beautiful shot, some are now comparing the cover to Melissa McCarthy’s coat cover back in October. A similar incident also happened with the magazine’s 25th anniversary issue back in 2010 when Gabourey Sidibe, Megan Fox, Lauren Conrad, and Amanda Seyfried appeared on separate covers. Fox, Conrad, and Seyfried were featured in full-length photos, but Sidibe’s image was framed as a head-and-shoulders shot.

Kaling took to Twitter to respond and promote her full body of work at the same time.
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Fashion Face-Off: Who was best dressed at the 'Girls' season 3 premiere? -- POLL

By Bronwyn Barnes on Jan 6, 2014 at 9:57PM

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Not even the approaching polar vortex could stop the girls of Girls from showing some skin at the season 3 premiere in New York City tonight.

And with the exception of Zosia Mamet, each of the ladies stayed true to her signature style.

Jemima Kirke’s vintage ivory satin Geminola dress had a definite boho vibe, Lena Dunham sparkled in a sequined frock from Rochas — and experimented with smoky eye makeup — and Allison Williams was every inch the ingenue in Dior. The usually eccentric Mamet chose to keep it simple in a little black Saint Laurent dress and gold accessories.

Who was best dressed? Cast your vote after the jump. READ FULL STORY

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds give generously, Cameron Diaz waxes about bikini lines, and more

By EW staff on Jan 3, 2014 at 3:10PM

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds got their jeweler an awesome Christmas gift, Cameron Diaz shares her thoughts on bikini waxing, Gwyneth Paltrow invites you to give up every food you enjoy eating, and more.

Read on for today’s top style and design headlines. READ FULL STORY

Britney Spears narrowly avoids a major wardrobe malfunction -- VIDEO

By Bronwyn Barnes on Jan 2, 2014 at 6:06PM

Image Credit: Denise Truscello/AP

The opening of Britney Spears’ residency Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas went off without a hitch. The second night, the pop star narrowly avoided what could have been a major wardrobe malfunction.

A video posted on Instagram shows the moment when Spears’ costume — one of 7 she wears throughout the 90-minute show — pops open as she performs the song “Circus,” revealing her bare back and threatening to expose her front. Luckily, two quick-thinking back-up dancers jump into action and manage to get Britney — who keeps on dancing — zipped back into her corset.

Watch the video of the near disaster after the jump.

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Kim Kardashian's Instagram brag, Jessica Simpson's wedding weight loss, and more

By EW staff on Jan 2, 2014 at 12:12PM

Kim Kardashian got a giant engagement ring and a new baby in 2013, Jessica Simpson is dropping pounds for Weight Watchers, Ben Affleck will get a new Batsuit for Batman vs. Superman, and more.

Read on for all of today’s top style headlines. READ FULL STORY

Move over, Lady Mary: Downton Abbey's new style stars

By Lindsey Bahr on Dec 31, 2013 at 11:00AM

Image Credit: Nick Briggs

Step aside, Lady Mary. There are a few new fashion stars at Downton Abbey this season.

As was customary amongst a certain set in 1922, because Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) is in mourning, she’ll be stuck in a lot of dark, somber outfits in season 4, which premieres in the U.S. on Jan. 5.

Luckily, the style torch has been passed to a few other characters, who will lead Downton into the Jazz Age in style.

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A naked billboard, a celebrity in blackface, and more of 2013's biggest fashion faux pas

By Lindzi Scharf on Dec 23, 2013 at 12:11PM

Image Credit: FAMEFLYNET; Andrew Burton/Getty Images; Lifetime

The fashion world had plenty of high moments this year, but let’s face it, it’s more fun to reminisce about the lowest low moments.

Luckily, there were plenty of fashion faux pas committed in 2013.

From Elle magazine’s Melissa McCarthy cover-up to the Jay-Z and Barneys backlash, and Julianne Hough’s regrettable Halloween costume, read on to see the style headlines that got people talking… and not in a good way.

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