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Jul 16 2009 10:10 AM ET

Tilda Swinton’s New Role: Face of Pringle of Scotland

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As if winning an Oscar and starring in movies alongside Brad Pitt and George Clooney weren’t glamorous enough, the actress can now add high fashion model to her resume. One of the oldest luxury labels in the world, Pringle of Scotland, has announced that Tilda Swinton will be the new face of their spring/summer 2010 collection. The actress, who is known for her avant garde fashion choices, will join forces with famed photographer Ryan McGinley for a global ad campaign that will include a short film and still photos. The campaign will be shot in August on location in Scotland and images will be unveiled in September. We can’t wait to see what Tilda and Pringle of Scotland have in store for us. Tell us: Are you excited to see Tilda’s Pringle of Scotland ads?

Celebrity Ad Campaigns

Jul 15 2009 05:26 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Conrad Goes Brunette for Harper’s Bazaar

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We already got a sneak peek at Lauren Conrad‘s brunette tresses when she was spotted on the set of a photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar and now, the images are out! The fashion magazine had the California girl change up her signature blonde hair for a day-long experiment. But even a wig wasn’t enough to disguise the famous reality star. “I think initially the wig threw people off, but they figured it out. I felt like it only disguised me for a moment, and then it made me feel like I was hiding, which made me feel silly,” Lauren tells Harper’s. Lauren might have considered dying her hair dark to keep the Hills producers from for coercing her to come back on screen, but “I went into a wig store and tried on a brown wig, and they all laughed at me. All these women [who worked there] were like, ‘You look like Hannah Montana.’ So after a day in her dark wig, Lauren’s verdict was in. “Day to day, I can only do blonde. Everything else makes me look sort of plain-Jane.” Pick up the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar to read more about of Lauren’s day as a brunette. Issue hits stands July 21st. Tell us: Do you think Lauren looks good as a brunette?

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Jul 15 2009 01:46 PM ET

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Fashion Faceoff: Madonna vs. Whitney Houston!

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One dress, one night, two divas — it was a real-time fashion faceoff last night as Whitney Houston and Madonna both hit the scene in Europe in their snow leopard-print Dolce & Gabbana dresses. Madonna hit the after-party for her Milan concert at the Gold restaurant, owned by longtime pals Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, along with her “good friend” Jesus Luz in her printed sheath. Meanwhile, in London, Whitney attended a playback party for her new album I Look to You in the same curve-hugging dress. We love seeing both singers looking so hot so much that we can’t decide who wears it better — but we bet you can! Vote in our poll below.

Jul 15 2009 01:42 PM ET

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VIDEO: January Jones Goes High Fashion for Elle

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a fashion shoot? Watch as Mad Men‘s January Jones goes high fashion for Elle‘s August issue in this short film shot by photographer Mariano Vivanco. And if the clothes and makeup aren’t enough to feed your fashion fix, Italian fashion designer Donatella Versace also makes a cameo! It’s a fashion match made in heaven.

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Jul 15 2009 11:01 AM ET

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Jessica Szohr’s Affordable Fashion Picks from Famous Friends

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If you have all the gorgeous clothes and accessories in New York at your fingertips, what would you chose? If you are Jessica Szohr, you have to look no further than the set of Gossip Girl to find friends to design for you! Szohr hit the Louis Vuitton Lunar Landing celebration in N.Y.C. Monday night in a military chic outfit that included items from a co-star and a famous designer’s collection based on the show. Hilary Duff, who is joining the hit show this season, is the designer behind Jessica’s flowy silk scarf cardigan, and her sweet lace minidress is from Anna Sui’s collection for Target based on Gossip Girl. As if having fabulously talented friends to dress you isn’t sweet enough, the pieces are affordable for the rest of us! Duff’s Femme for DKNY Jeans cardigan will retail for $59 when it hits Macy’s in September, and Sui’s dress will retail for $70 when it hits Target on September 13. They’re worth the wait!

Jul 14 2009 01:03 PM ET

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VIDEO: Go On the Road with Nicole Richie

From private jets to fabulous parties, it’s all in a day’s work for Nicole Richie as she promotes her successful House of Harlow 1960 jewelry line. Follow Nicole from Montreal to Toronto to Miami as she visits her factory, talks with reporters and does in-store appearances. With this behind-the-scenes footage, you can get a taste of Nicole’s glamorous life and always-cool fashion sense. Watch now and check out more from Nicole on her website, nicolerichie.com!

Jul 14 2009 12:27 PM ET

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Emma Watson on Celebrity Fashion: “It’s Gotten So Ridiculous”

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince may be hitting theatres this Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean wizardry is the only thing on Emma Watson’s mind. After stepping in front of the lens as the newest face of Burberry, the 19-year-old has garnered nearly as much acceptance in the fashion world as she already has in cinema. And she’s chatting with WWD about her transformation from the film’s brainy teen star to international fashion icon. While acting still takes precedence, Emma says, there’s no denying that she enjoys the fashion world. But just as she confirmed to PEOPLE.com a couple weeks ago, that doesn’t mean that she’ll be following in the footsteps of stars like Lauren Conrad or Jessica Simpson and creating a signature line. “I’m not a designer,” she tells the paper. “If someone asked me to do something that was beneficial to a cause, then maybe I’d consider it, but not just [to be able to say] ‘Look at me! I’ve got my own line!’” She says of the increasingly blurred line between celebrity and branding, “[It’s] gotten so ridiculous. The idea of making my own perfume makes me want to vomit.” Tell us: What do you think of Emma’s frank take on fame and fashion?