Janet Jackson

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The latest star to turn designer is Janet Jackson. The singer has teamed with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi, who just recently helped design Dr. Rey’s new Shapewear line, to create an intimates collection. Pleasure Principle, named after Janet’s hit song in 1987, includes a variety of bra styles and sizes ranging from 32A to 44G. And the line is affordable — everything is priced under $40! Pleasure Principle won’t be your grandma’s underwear, the collection features Chantilly lace, satin and feminine details such as bows in rich colors like burgundy, silver, peach and of course classic black and white. “There’s something for every woman, and that’s very important to us,” Janet said in a press conference to USA Today. “I’ve always hated when lingerie is uncomfortable, so the fit and comfort was key.” Janet’s line will hit mass retailers in the USA in November and then will arrive in Australia, Japan and Europe. Pleasure Principle can be pre-ordered at jupicorp.com. Check out PEOPLE magazine for an exclusive first look, and catch Janet on her tour starting next month.

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Ask Alexander McQueen why he brought his high fashion brand to notoriously casual L.A. and all he’ll say is, “Because you needed it!” And his celeb fans seem to agree. Eve, Joy Bryant, Janet Jackson, Natalie Maines, and Sex and the City’s Jason Lewis were just some of the big names that came out to celebrate the launch of McQueen’s first flagship boutique in Los Angeles on hip Melrose Avenue Tuesday night. “I’ve loved him for a very long time,” Jackson told reporters. “I’m so happy that he finally did this. Now you don’t always have to run to New York.” But Eve was perhaps the luckiest guest of them all, sporting a Union Jack clutch with McQueen’s signature skull at the clasp, which is seriously limited-edition: only 17 of the $2000 bags were produced especially for the L.A. flagship. Calling McQueen’s L.A. opening “the best thing EVER,” the singer attributed the designer’s appeal to his versatility. “You can find something elegant and comfy or something super rocked out — like this bag is crazy! That is what he gives to fashion – you can find anything.”

Has Janet Jackson been watching Victor/Victoria recently? Jackson was the epitome of ladylike in a classic little black dress at the 9th Annual Lili Claire Foundation Benefit on Saturday night (left). But she pulled a complete role reversal, emerging in a full-on double-breasted suit and tie combo for the Movieline Hollywood Style Awards on Sunday night. Post-weight loss, Ms. Jackson certainly has the figure to wear whatever she pleases, but we can’t help but scratch our heads over her gender-bending wardrobe choices. Tell us: which look do you like better on Janet? Feminine dress or masculine-inspired suit?

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Chanel + McDonald’s = Huh? We got the answer: The sterling-silver bauble that Miss Jackson most likely snatched up at L.A.’s Maxfield was created by “non-conformist” jewelry designer and CFDA winner Tom Binns. He paired the symbols with a skull to represent how corporate “logos are taking over the world,” says his rep Cristina Viera-Newton. “Chanel McDonalds” is available in select stores for $270 (Jackson’s zipper necklace, also designed by Binns, is $620). — Caryn Midler

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