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Britney Spears Turns Designer for Candie’s!

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Britney Spears is no longer just the pretty face behind Candie’s for Kohl’s ultra-girly ads. Taking to her Twitter page last week, the pop star tweeted, “At my photo shoot for the limited edition collection I designed for Candie’s! I think you guys will love it!” And now, Candie’s confirms that after three seasons, the spokesmodel has officially turned designer for the brand with Britney for Candie’s, an exclusive, limited-edition collection of apparel and accessories set to hit Kohl’s stores and kohls.com this July. The new line will be a reflection of the star’s own personal style, with prices ranging from $24 to $58. Britney will continue her role as the model for Candie’s and show off her handiwork in another set of ads for her collection, due out this fall. Stay tuned for more information. Tell us: Will you buy Britney’s designs for Candie’s? –Andrea DeSimone

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FIRST LOOK: Britney Spears Goes “Through the Lens” For New Candie’s Ads

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To top the success of Britney Spears’ run as the face of juniors’ apparel line Candie’s Only at Kohl’s last year, the fashion brand has lined up not one, but three, of the best known photographers on the planet to shoot her newest campaign. The new series of ads, shot by Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger and Terry Richardson at Paramount Studios in Hollywood late last year, pay homage to the 28-year-old star’s versatility by showing her “through the lens” of the famous photographers. Through a release, Spears weighed in on the experience: “Annie, Mark and Terry are three of the biggest photographers in the world, I am honored to be working with them for my Candie’s Only at Kohl’s ads. It was an amazing shoot and I know my fans are going to love the cool images.” Each photographer brought out very different sides of the performer, with Leibovitz opting for an industrial backdrop, and Richardson working on a plain white set, while Seliger created two elaborate scenarios: one involving a custom-made pink Harley-Davidson motorcycle on lush green grass, and the other inspired by a French burlesque performer’s dressing room. The latter, shown at top left here, features Spears lounging on a chaise in full pin-up girl mode, surrounded by feather boas, bouquets of flowers, and fanciful, all-pink decor. Look out for the full range of images to appear in fashion magazines and billboards shortly, as well as at candies.com and kohls.com. – Emily Hsieh

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Flashback! Britney Spears’s Deja Vu Grammys Dress

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Did someone say 2001? Britney Spears takes a trip in the Red Carpet Time Machine, landing back in Dolce & Gabbana on Sunday’s Grammy Awards red carpet. The star arrived in a sexy, see-through Dolce & Gabbana lace dress over a bodysuit that reminds us of a classic Brit-Brit style moment — her sheer black lace dress over a bra top and hot pants at the 2001 VMAS, also by Dolce & Gabbana. It may be nine years later, but we have to say that Britney looks as good as ever — we’re even digging the dark brunette hair she’s rocking. Tell us: What do you think of Britney’s deja-vu look?

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Bid on Britney’s Dress and More Star Style Items to Benefit Haiti

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On the heels of last weekend’s Hope for Haiti telethon, stars continue to rally for the relief effort, this time opening up their closets for the cause. Britney Spears will be auctioning off one of the two shimmery silver Versace dresses she wore to the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008—which might even be a good luck charm, given that was the same night she made her comeback performance after her public meltdown and took home three wins in the process. Details as to the specific dress and charity have yet to be released. And she’s not the only star who’s opening her closet to benefit the earthquake-stricken country.

–Kate Bosworth is putting the diaphanous, size-2 pleated halter dress by Chloe she wore to the Food Bank of New York City’s annual Can-Do awards gala last year up for grabs, with proceeds benefitting OxFam International’s Haiti Relief Program through the Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Charity Auction (to place a bid, visit charitybuzz.com).

–Susan Sarandon is getting in on the action by donating the sultry size-6 Dolce & Gabanna LBD she wore to the 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards on January 15 at charityfolks.com. Proceeds from the sale, organized by Modelinia.com and ping pong parlor SPiN New York (of which Sarandon is a co-owner), will benefit Friends of the Orphans in Haiti.

–Artists for Peace and Justice are helping Meryl Streep, Josh Brolin, Gerard Butler, Amy Poehler, and Olivia Wilde donate their outfits worn at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards through an eBay auction. Find out more details at artistsforpeaceandjustice.com.

–And while Lady Gaga is holding onto her outrageous costumes, the performance artist/pop singer is selling Lady Gaga Haiti Relief T-shirts on her website, ladygaga.shop.bravadousa.com. To spread the news, she Tweeted, “Buy Gaga merch today. 100% of profit goes to earthquake relief. Little Monsters save the world today!” –reporting by K.C. Baker and Ken Lee

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Britney Spears to Remain the Face of Candie’s Through 2010

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Since signing up to be the face of Candie’s last March, Britney Spears has starred in multiple sweet-and-sexy campaigns for the brand, which is available exclusively at Kohl’s. And now Candie’s and Kohl’s are announcing that they are renewing their exclusive partnership with the pop star, who will continue to appear in their advertisements and marketing campaigns through 2010. Stay tuned here for her next ads…

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