Kylie Minogue

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For her first U.S. tour, it looks like international superstar Kylie Minogue will be taking fashion cues from American music’s leading ladies. With couture costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier — the same designer responsible for Lady Gaga’s outrageous VMA looks — Kylie will hit the stage sporting glittering bodysuits and long, sequined trenches identical to these sketches by the designer. And considering the designs’ notable lack of pants and sparkle overload, we can’t help but think Lady Gaga and Beyonce! Tell us: What do you think of Kylie Minogue’s Jean Paul Gaultier tour costumes?

CLICK HERE TO SEE TWO MORE SKETCHES OF KYLIE’S COSTUMES BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
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Not to be outdone by Cavalli or Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier is the latest designer to lend his couture expertise to create custom-made costumes for a singer. The designer has created eight haute couture looks for Kylie Minogue’s “X” world tour that kicked off last night in Paris. Kylie opened the show in a purple chiffon gown from Gaultier’s 2006 collection that was completely couture modified to fit her. Some of her other dazzling outfits include a blue and white “K” logoed cheerleader- and football-inspired outfit complete with padded top, shorts and high heel sneaker shoes. She also showed off a long red satin dress, an equestrian-inspired look that included a black long tailed coat with fringe and over-the-knee leather boots, a sexy Geisha outfit with long Swarowski crystal mesh sleeves, a long turquoise gown with coral heart embroidery, a navy sequin sailor outfit, and finally a crystal embroided corset and black satin pants. With all these amazing costumes, we can’t decide which one is our favorite — maybe the Geisha? Tell us: What costume sounds best to you?

Click through to see one of Jean Paul Gaultier’s original sketches. . .
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Fresh from a short break, this stylish dance music diva is back on track. Not only has she just finished up a tour and started preparing for the release of her first studio album in four years (the release date is November 26th), but she’s just signed on to represent Tous, a world renowed Spanish jewelry company that specializes in finely crafted ready-to-wear pieces. To show how much she loves the line, she aptly donned their diamond and white gold earrings to the premiere of White Diamond — a documentary about her triumphant return to the stage for her Showgirl Homecoming tour. And while visiting one of their stores, Kylie showed off their 18kt gold Bird ring, $357, and 18kt gold Kaos necklace, $791. Want some Tous jewelry for yourself? Check out their e-boutique here for some chic finds.

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We’re usually big fans of Kylie Minogue’s style, but we aren’t exactly sure her look from yesteday’s Ocean’s 13 premiere in Cannes is museum worthy. While Kylie definitely has the stomach to pull off a sheer midriff panel, the patent-leather belts running up and down make this Dolce & Gabbana frock look a bit dominatrix than fashionista. Throw in the clear platform wedges and we aren’t sure how Kylie can even walk! Tell us: What do you think of Kylie’s premiere outfit? Is it a hit or a miss?

Vote on other stars who got it right — and wrong — in this week’s Hit or Miss gallery.

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