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I just read that Vanessa Paradis is the new face of Miu Miu, and all I can say is “ooh, la, la.” Because she’s French–get it? I was into the Kirsten Dunst Miu Miu ads, and I think Dunst gets an undeserved bad rap, but I’ve loved Paradis since I first heard her baby voice on Rodney on the ‘Roq, so…

out with the old, in with the new.

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Agyness Deyn is officially in the throws of “It Girl”-ness–her single with Five O’ Clock heroes received a decent reception, she’s supposedly working on a short indie film, and even Perez Hilton is doing his best to make her his very own. And now, she gets her very own mannequin.

How many people can say that?

It’s the work of Rootstein & Co , who started building high-fashion mannequins in the 60s in response to the unglamorous ones that filled the windows of London shops at the time. Of course, Deyn isn’t the first to become a Rootstein girl– the likes of Twiggy, Joan Collins, Yasmin Le Bon, and Jodie Kidd have all been mannequin-ized.

Here’s Twiggy:

Agyness’ mannequin will be unveiled May 20.

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–Valentina

Totally creepy? Well, duh, but you can’t deny that Dov Charney knows how to manufacture a good shirt. And as I sit here wearing my 50/25/25 tee from American Apparel, word comes out that Charney has been named “Retailer of the Year” by the Michael Awards for the Fashion Industry.

Charney follows in the footsteps of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Oscar de la Rente.

Steve Shor, the founder of the awards, had this to say about it:

In a surprisingly short period of time, American Apparel has distinguished itself as a truly unique and exciting retail brand in the global market. American Apparel’s high-quality, Made in the USA clothing, together with the company’s progressive business practices and provocative advertising campaigns, have se the company apart as a fascinating story in the fashion world.  For Dov Charney’s accomplishments as an entrepreneur and as the creative director of American Apparel, we are honoring him as Retailer of the Year.

–Valentina

Check out Agent Provocateur’s new ads for their bridal collection starring Kate Moss. This one above is kind of Russ Meyer 2008, but actually, these photos are a response to a script called White Wedding written by Agent Provocateur founder Joe Corré. The story is told in 6 scenes, starting with “The Happiest Day of Her Life” (bottom) and ending with “Let Them Eat Cake.”

This one below is scene 5, entitled “Revenge.”

The photographer behind these ads is Nick Knight, who I first became aware of back in high school when my friends and I were obsessed with his book Skinhead. We were both attracted to and repelled by Knight’s pictures of the East London Skins, so it makes sense that he’s been able to cause the same mixed emotions here, even with Kate Moss (not disgruntled skinheads) as his subject.

You can see the films that go along with the photos at SHOW Studio (just click on the pictures).

-Valentina

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If you’re not in love with Susie Bubble check your pulse. Everyday on Style Bubble, she dazzles with her amazing fashion instinct and uncanny ability to wear everything well. And then she’s so cute and humble, you can’t even hate her.

Yeah, she’s one of those girls.

Check out her spread in the “Fashion on the Internet” issue of Fashion156.com. See Susie model designs by Simone Shailes, Sachio Kawasaki, Mary Katrantzou, Scott Ramsay Kyle, and Sukriti, and eat your heart out.

-Valentina

The MET Costume Institute Gala happened Monday, and the theme was “Superheroes: Fashion and Superheroes. The results were mixed:

Anna Wintour took the theme very literally. Apparently, she went as Storm from X-Men, announcing “I control the weather.” I don’t know, I kind of like it for her…at least it reflects her icy disposition. And it’s fun.

Lou Doillon looks hot in her Marni gown and messy hair. Of course. I think that kind of cool is what the Olsen in gold was going for:

But the one in black looks really good!

I don’t know, I’m just partial to Kate Bosworth. Plus, I love to picture Karl Lagerfeld fingering this gown and saying, “this one, this is for my Kate.” Speaking of Karl…

Karl adds sparkle to his usual fare. Does he always wear the belly chain? It works for him.

I might be alone in this, but I don’t get this at all! It looks like Valentine’s Day threw up all over poor Christina Ricci. It know it’s super-flattering to her figure, but I feel like Elmer’s glue might have been involved.

EW! Who let them in ?!?!?

Okay, let’s get one thing straight: I do not like John Mayer in the least, and I hate that he brought the term “bubblegum tongue” into my consciousness. EW! However, I do support his latest cause: bringing back the 80s feathered hairdo. No, really. Today on his blog, he wrote:

Today I set off on my newest project; to grow and maintain an authentic ’80s style feathered haircut. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for some time and I’m very excited to bring this amazing look into today’s pop culture landscape. The feathered cut projects an attitude of ease and quiet confidence that seems to have all but eluded our generation.

Pretty funny and way wittier than an ironic 70s porn mustache, which, by the way, isn’t funny anymore.

I have to hand it to him because he could have just skated on the recent publicity that his weekend romp with Jennifer Aniston earned him. Still, he’s no Rick Springfield:

-Valentina

Is it just me, or is Christian Siriano turning out to be the most visible Project Runway winner ever? Well, he’s easily the most talented, and he’s certainly a firecracker, so it makes sense that he’d be everywhere. He deserves it.

He also deserves high-paying gigs, and I’m just going to assume that his latest project–designing a mini collection of clothing for Puma with British singer Estelle–is just that.

Oh! I do need to call lame on one thing. Wasn’t it lil’ Christian who was complaining about celebrity designers just a couple of weeks ago? Hmmph…Well, he’s calling Estelle his muse, and he made that dress she’s wearing–it’s the first piece of the collection.

I like Estelle, and I urge you to watch her new video with Kanye. It’s fun.

–Valentina

Everyone knows that Louis Vuitton hates copycats, but this is ridiculous.

Artist Nadia Plesner started her Simply Living campaign last October, selling posters and shirts depicting a Darfur victim. The twist is that the victim channels Paris Hilton, while carrying a chihuahua and a designer bag.

Her thought process for the project was this:

My illustration Simple Living is an idea inspired by the medias constant cover of completely meaningless things. My thought was: Since doing nothing but wearing designerbags and small ugly dogs appearantly is enough to get you on a magasine cover, maybe it is worth a try for people who actually deserves and needs attention.

One hundred percent of the profits go to Divest for Darfur, a foundation that helps the victims of the genocide. Pretty awesome, right?

Well, Louis Vuitton doesn’t think so.

According to Plesner’s website, the luxury goods company sent her a letter in February, demanding that she end the campaign immediately and referring to her website as “Exhibit 1.” Like any self-respecting artist, Plesner told them she wouldn’t comply with their request. So…..on April 15, they slapped her with a lawsuit. The company, which is known for aggressively fighting LV fakes, has demanded:

• $7,500 for each day that Plesner continues the charity campaign
• $7,500 for each day their letter is published on her website
• $7,500 a day for using the Louis Vuitton name on her website

And that’s not all. They also want her to pay for their lawyers and $15,000 for damages.

I’m sorry to not be more eloquent, but they’re really a bunch of dicks. I don’t really buy their intellectual property argument. This is art, and it’s not even being sold for profit but, rather, to help human beings who are living under horrific conditions.

I find it totally frustrating that Louis Vuitton promotes their brand and image as iconic, practically acting like their product is integral to our civilization, but then pulls this kind of stuff when an artist portrays it as such. They can’t have it both ways. If they want to sell their goods as symbols of luxury, they should expect that artists would contrast that with symbols of human suffering.

They should be happy that their symbol is earning money for a worthy cause. Now go buy the stuff.

-Valentina

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Elle UK reported yesterday that Marc Jacobs muse, SOFA COPPOLA and her daddy MR. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA will star in the next Louis Vuitton ad campaigns! They were recently shot by ANNIE LEIBOVITZ in Argentina for the brand’s “Core Values” campaign.

I have to say I think this is the coolest thing Marc Jacobs, along with Louis Vuitton, has done in a little while. I guess it helps to have ultra-respected, super talented peeps in your crew, huh?! I can’t wait to see this campaign.  We’ll be sure to be one of the first to post it on Threadtrend.

-Camille L.