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Nov 25 2009 12:19 PM ET

Lindsay Lohan to Keep Her Post as Artistic Advisor at Ungaro

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The saga continues! Two weeks ago, Emanuel Ungaro blasted his eponymous design house’s controversial new fashion consultant, Lindsay Lohan, calling her first collection, “a disaster” — and now the label’s President and Chief Executive Mounir Moufarrige is hitting back, announcing that he has no plans to give Lindsay the boot. “Yes [she's staying on], she has a job to do” he told Reuters at the Milan Fashion Global Fashion Summit on Monday. As for the criticism directed at Lindsay, who notoriously sent models down the runway in pasties and bras, Moufarrige, says “The criticism was harsh. I am sure we can do better in the collection to be honest but I think it was harsh,” before adding, “But it did sell well.” And as for the founder’s criticism of the design house’s new direction? “Mr Ungaro has his views, he can keep them.” Moufarrige says, “I have no comment.” Tell us: Do you hope that Ungaro will continue to keep Lindsay on as their Fashion Consultant?

Nov 25 2009 10:26 AM ET

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Naeem Khan on Designing for Michelle Obama’s First State Dinner: “I Feel So Happy”

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First Lady Michelle Obama made Jason Wu a household name when she wore his white gown to the presidential Inaugural ball, and she’s bound to have the name Naeem Khan on the tongues of women across the country over the holiday after wearing one of his designs to her first, India-themed, State Dinner last night in Washington D.C. “I feel so happy to be a part of this historical event between the two countries where my heart lies,” the India-born designer tells PEOPLE. “I am relieved to have a job well done and am so honored to have been chosen. This is a Thanksgiving in its truest form for me and one that I will never forget — an American dream coming true.” The designer, who immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager, looked to the theme of the dinner to create Mrs. Obama’s one-of-a-kind sterling silver sequin dress with an abstract floral motif, which the First Lady accented with dramatic Bochic earrings. No wonder Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh said in his toast that he was “overwhelmed…by the grace and charm of the First Lady.”

Nov 24 2009 06:01 PM ET

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Lady Gaga Reveals the Inspiration Behind Her Heartbeats Headphones

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While Lady Gaga may be known for her totally over-the-top creations these days, she tells PEOPLE that her new Heartbeats jewel-inspired headphones were actually inspired by her favorite jackets she wore growing up. “I wore studded leather jackets, me and my friends in New York,” Gaga said, at a launch event Monday for the headphones at Best Buy in LA. But of course, there are larger issues at play for the pop provocateur as well. “Lifestyle, grit, passion and love for music, freedom. These were the things I thought about when we were designing [the headphones]. So they really reflect a headphone that I just think is really great looking and represents who I am.” The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones are part of the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone collection from Monster, and will be sold at Best Buy’s new Club Beats department. You can also buy them at Amazon for about $100. –reporting by Jessica Wedemeyer

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Nov 24 2009 04:58 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Tony Romo Takes the Field (and Your TV!) for Starter

Tony Romo won’t just be the focus on the field as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Oakland Raiders on Thanksgiving day. The sexy quarterback’s adorable smile will also be appearing in television commercials for Starter for the first time, as part of his multi-year endorsement deal with the apparel company to star in commercials, print, online and outdoor billboard ads for the brand. Shot in Los Angeles by famed director Dave Meyers, Tony Romo switches his Cowboys’ uniform for bold Starter apparel as he literally overcomes obstacles on the field. But you don’t have to wait until Thanksgiving day to see Tony Romo in action — check out Starter’s new commercial and ad now! Tell us: What do you think of Tony Romo’s Starter commercial and ad?

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Nov 24 2009 01:08 PM ET

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Kelly Ripa Gets a Wedding Dress Courtesy of “Project Runway” Winner Irina!

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Just when Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva thought the challenges were over, she got a new one from Regis and Kelly! The New York designer helped the show pay homage to Las Vegas when she designed a stunning wedding gown for Kelly, who never got the chance to wear one when she eloped there with husband Mark Consuelos. The designer took Kelly’s bubbly personality and the over-the-top feeling of Vegas into consideration to design the elaborate gown. Watch the clip below to see Kelly modeling the gown and praising Irina as “the most inspired designer” on yesterday’s Live with Regis and Kelly. Project Runway returns to Lifetime on January 14!

Nov 24 2009 11:17 AM ET

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Diddy To Sell Fragrance on HSN

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From hip hop to home shopping! Media and design mogul Diddy has just announced that he’s heading to HSN to debut his best-selling fragrances I Am King and Unforgivable on the network. WWD reports that the Home Shopping Network has already built Diddy his own special living-room-style set in St. Petersburg, Fla. from which he’ll host a two-hour talk-show-like program selling the scents live. Fragrance fans can tune in on Nov. 30 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. to watch Diddy’s show. Tell us: Would you buy a fragrance on TV?

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Nov 23 2009 05:23 PM ET

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Kellan Lutz: I’m a “Fashionista”

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While his Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson admitted to reporters that he doesn’t worry too much about his red carpet looks, saying “I guess I see which one fits and which one looks all right, ” Kellan Lutz says he’s “a fashionista.” At the D&G and Cinema Society-sponsored screening of New Moon in N.Y.C. last Thursday, Lutz came camera-ready in a sleek Dolce & Gabbana suit. And while costars Ashley Greene and Kristen Stewart twirled around the party in designer frocks from Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino respectively, Lutz opined to Stylelist.com that the sexiest thing a woman can wear is “my clothes. A long business shirt. Maybe just that. That covers enough. I like when my girlfriends wear my sweatpants and my Ugg shoes and my tank tops and t shirts.” Not that they can keep them — Lutz told PEOPLE emphatically, “I never let my girlfriends keep my clothes! No!” – reporting by K.C. Baker

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