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Sep 15 2010 11:00 AM ET

Girly-Girl or Tomboy: Which Look Do You Like Better on Winona Ryder?

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Though she’s been out of the spotlight for a while, Winona Ryder is back in full fashion force and is once again gracing the red carpet for her new film, The Black Swan. Channeling a 50′s-era pin-up in an ultra-feminine Louis Vuitton frock–complete with scarlet lips and ample cleavage–Ryder embodied ladylike elegance at the movie’s Toronto Film Festival premiere on Monday night. But the very next day the actress seemed to do a fashion 180, suiting up in a masculine look that was more Charlie Chaplin than Botticelli, donning trousers, a white button-down shirt and a dotted silk ascot at the film’s press conference. And while Hollywood’s leading ladies have long embraced the menswear trend, Ryder takes it a step further by rocking the look head-to-toe. Tell us: Do you prefer Winona’s feminine frock or sensible suiting? Vote! – Justine Harman

Sep 15 2010 09:00 AM ET

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Designers Viktor & Rolf on the Art–and Scent–of Hollywood Seduction

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Hollywood has no shortage of celebrities bewitched by Viktor & Rolf’s surrealist collections–and the feeling, it seems, is mutual. “I think we have always been seduced by Hollywood, from a very young age on,” says Rolf Snoeren, as his mirror-image partner-in-design Viktor Horsting quickly chimes in to clarify: “But let’s say the mystery. The old-fashioned mystery. That’s what’s appealing. We like it when people or situations have a mystery and are not too attainable. As soon as something is there for grabs, it becomes less interesting.” Last week the duo invited a few of their most intriguing famous friends, including model Shalom Harlow and singer Alison Goldfrapp, to celebrate the five-year birthday party of their scent Flowerbomb, and help kick-off Fashion Week. “We wanted a really an intimate party, so it was great to have all of our New York friends. For us it was like a real birthday party.” But while they’ve already conquered the world of fragrance, would the Dutch team ever follow the path of designers like Dolce & Gabbana and bring their catwalk visions to a cosmetics collection? “We’d love to do makeup, that’s one of our dreams,” says Rolf. But just how would a cosmetics line from a label that has sourced everything from babushkas to black holes in their high-concept runway shows, look? “Spectacular beauty,” Viktor says. “I think our work is about spectacular beauty, be it fashion or beauty products.” –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester
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Sep 14 2010 06:20 PM ET

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Blake Lively’s Newest Accolade: A Christian Louboutin Named in Her Honor!

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Take it from Blake Lively — when in Paris, work hard and play hard! While shooting the opening episodes of the fourth season of Gossip Girl, she took time out of her busy schedule to cruise the City of Lights on a scooter with a very handsome gentleman — shoe designer-to-the-stars Christian Louboutin! Blake experienced love-at-first-sight with one of Christian’s creations while touring the designer’s atelier — who wouldn’t? — and the designer returned the love by naming it after the blonde beauty! “I want to sleep with it under my pillow every night,” Blake gushed over the shoe. His response? “We’re naming it the Blake.” And although the actress spent plenty of time with fashion royalty during her time in Paris, attending couture shows with Anna Wintour and dining with Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano, Blake says of her Louboutin moment, “That was insane, it’s like my greatest accomplishment.” Watch the actress–clad in a sparkly Matthew Williamson jacket and blue leather skirt–talk shoes and more while appearing on Live With Regis and Kelly Tuesday morning.

Sep 14 2010 04:30 PM ET

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Taylor Momsen Gets ‘Pretty Reckless’ in Paris With John Galliano

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Taylor Momsen switched on the City of Lights last night with a packed performance with her band, The Pretty Reckless, to celebrate the launch of John Galliano’s newest fragrance. The face of Parlez-Moi d’Amour took to the stage at the Lapérouse restaurant in a corseted look, her long platinum waves trailing as she belted out three songs, including her single, “Make Me Wanna Die,” reports WWD. And while the scent won’t be on counters until mid-October, finding inspiration for the eau de toilette was easy according to John Galliano, who tells WWD that he envisioned the singer and Gossip Girl star “traveling around the world gigging everywhere, going from one gig to another, and she finds herself in Berlin, stranded,” he muses. “She finds herself having to pour her heart out longhand on paper to this guy that she has just fallen in love with.” Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

Sep 14 2010 04:25 PM ET

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X Marks the Spot of Stylish New T-Shirts

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What happens when you combine edgy fashionistas like Chloë Sevigny and Leigh Lezark with mega-designers like Lanvin and Proenza Schouler? Ten amazing T-shirt designs worn by 10 fashion icons in celebration of Style.com’s 10th anniversary. Using the Roman numeral ‘X’, in honor of the 10 years the website has been online, designers, including Alexander Wang, created unique styles to be printed on soft organic Loomstate T-shirts. Five of the designs have been revealed so far today, with the other five set to be unveiled tomorrow — but you’ll have to wait until Thursday to buy one for yourself, for $45 each on style.com

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Sep 14 2010 02:30 PM ET

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Marc Jacobs Wows the Crowd of Fans and Critics with ’70s-Inspired Spring Show

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Marc Jacobs not only started his show on time this season, at 7:59 p.m.—possibly one minute ahead of schedule Monday at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York—but as usual, he also delivered an impactful elegant show, like clockwork. “I don’t think I’m ready for what I’m about to see,” said The Rachel Zoe Project‘s Brad Goreski on his way into the venue. “It’s always so dramatic and beautiful. He’s a master.” Noticeably absent from Marc’s front row this season were the usual slew of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé, but one star who almost missed the beautifully-executed presentation of colorful blousy dresses and glam suiting was a Marc Jacobs-clad Courtney Love—arriving late to the N.Y.C. venue in a subdued green leather dress, and just in time to catch the very last bit of the collection. “I loved the colors. They’re amazing,” she told PEOPLE backstage after the show, responding with a decided “yes” when asked if there were any pieces that she might wear. And while Love draped her arm around the designer, Simon Doonan, creative director at Barneys New York, explained how Marc Jacobs manages to outdo other designers each season. “Marc knows how to magnify things,” said Doonan. “He’s a very experienced guy. He knows what he’s doing.” –Jeffrey Slonim

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Sep 14 2010 01:00 PM ET

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Stella McCartney Set to Launch Kids Collection

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Following her wildly popular collections for GapKids, Stella McCartney has announced the launch of her first children’s wear line under her own designer label, scheduled to hit stores and online at stellamccartneykids.com this November. Putting her talents as both a designer and mother to work, Stella McCartney Kids will offer designs for boys and girls from 0 to 12 years, and will include a few unisex pieces like rainboots and pea coats. Priced from $25 to $195, the collection was created on the premise that working parents should have the luxury to dress their children in an affordable yet adorable wardrobe. For the full scoop on Stella’s newest creation, visit celebritybabies.people.com –Jessie Goldberg