Archive: December 5th, 2008

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Future First Lady Michelle Obama might have had a hard time picking between designers like favorites Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon or star-favorites Reem Acra and Marc Bouwer for her inaugural dress, but President-elect Barack Obama’s tuxedo decision was simple: Chicago-based Hart Schaffner Marx, according to WWD. The men’s suit company has been in existence since 1883 and is one of the first American companies to have unionized workers. President-elect Obama has been wearing Hart Schaffner Marx suits throughout his campaign. Anyone can get a made-to-order suit from the company (or pick up a ready-to-wear style at department stores), but for the President-elect the company will go to him at his home in Chicago. Now about Michelle’s dress again….

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Today is a big day for celebrity fragrances, as WWD announces new celeb scents for Courteney Cox Arquette and Faith Hill. Beauty brand Avon have chosen Courteney as the face of their latest scent, Spotlight. The fresh, oriental fragrance is slated to launch in limited release in April of 2009 at a budget-friendly cost of $23 a bottle. So why did the star choose to represent Avon? “Once I sat with them and learned more, they really blew me away with all the issues they support and the wonderful earnings opportunities they give women,” Cox says.

Singer Faith Hill also announced today plans to partner with Coty for a signature fragrance that will hit stores in late fall of 2009. While the name and composition of the star’s first scent have yet to be announced, she’s no stranger to the fragrance industry, having lent her nose to help develop McGraw by Tim McGraw, her husband’s cologne with the brand. One thing is certain, the singer has plenty of inspiration for the fragrance: “I am inspired by my travels around the world as well as my home,” she says. “These experiences have made a mark on my style in what I wear, my surroundings and the perfume I choose.” Tell us: Which of the two fragrances are you most excited to try out when they launch next year?

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As Fergie gets set to release her two-part shoe line, Fergie/Fergalicious, in February 2009, the singer headed to New York to meet with Brown Shoes’ designers to talk footwear. But what’s the scoop on the collection for all of us who can’t wait til February to see it? “I wanted to express my style sensibilities through the shoe designs, and create looks that fashionable women will love to wear,” Fergie tells PEOPLE. “Both collections have their own subtle iconic ornamentation and details representing symbols that are important to me, and recognized by my fans.” Fergie is also making sure her lines are affordable to all her fans. The first, “Fergie”, line retails between $89-$129 and the second, “Fergalicious”, line retails between $49-$59. We can’t wait to see what Fergie has in store for us. Tell us: Will you wear Fergie’s shoes?