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Feb 24 2011 11:05 AM ET

Burberry Snows on the Stars in London Fashion Show

Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth at Buberry Prorsum show in London
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It was a wintery—albeit stylish—day at the Burberry Prorsum show during London Fashion Week, with stars including Rachel Bilson and Kate Bosworth popping in for the inclement-weather-themed runway show. “Everybody is asking me if it hurts to sit down with the studs, but it doesn’t at all, it’s just very heavy,” Kate Bosworth told WWD, referring to the Burberry pencil skirt virtually covered with spikes and studs she wore to the show. After a flurry of fashion models stormed down the runway in fur-trimmed coats and belted trenches, the show ended with a blizzard of fake snow covering the catwalk, while models paraded around wearing matching see-through plastic capes over their outfits. And for those who didn’t score a front-row seat like Bosworth and Bilson, many Brits still took in all the action; the show was screened live to the public in Piccadilly Circus in London (and on the web for those of us not in the U.K.). –Kim Peiffer

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Feb 15 2011 05:00 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson on Her Whimsical New Home Line

Rachel Bilson Launches Home Line
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Whether she’s sitting front-row at coveted shows or simply running errands around town, Rachel Bilson often finds herself on best dressed lists — including PEOPLE magazine’s! — for her eclectic California cool style – and now she’s bringing that much-praised aesthetic to the home! The 29-year-old recently launched a line of vintage-inspired porcelain dinnerware in a collection called Edie Rose Home by Rachel Bilson, an affordable, nature-themed tabletop line that includes place settings, butter dishes and teapots. “To stick with fashion, that would be a little more predictable,” she tells C Magazine about expanding her repertoire. “But there’s no one in my demographic, or really any ‘celebrity’ who has a similar aesthetic as me, who’s doing home or tabletop design. I’m sort of obsessed with dishes. I’m always cooking and baking at home, and I hate going out. I’d love to do bedding, too.” Edie Rose Home is available at select Macy’s and on Macys.com Read more from Rachel when C Magazine hits newsstands on February 22. Tell us: Are you interested in Rachel’s new home collection? – Hana Choi
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Nov 12 2010 12:00 PM ET

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Kate Bosworth and Rachel Bilson’s ‘BFF & Baby’ Style Secrets

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Kate Bosworth, Krysten Ritter and Rachel Bilson (below) do just fine in the fashion department but for their upcoming film, BFF & Baby, they let wardrobe designer Ilaria Urbinati take creative control. “Rachel’s character is a lot more insouciantly sexy than the other girls. Her style is very off-the-bus from Omaha,” Ilaria told PEOPLE of dressing Bilson’s petite frame in gingham, denim and cotton in the film–think Daisy Duke meets Brigitte Bardot. But the down-home look didn’t go without a high-end touch. “Rachel is wearing a lot of vintage, denim lines like Current/Elliott, accessories from Bare Collection and Christian Louboutin wedges,” Ilaria said. And unlike Rachel, who Ilaria has known for years and says is “game for whatever,” the stylist had never met Kate before. Bosworth, whose BFF & Baby look is crisp, clean and angular, has a character who “is pretty much 99 percent Calvin Klein collection and Jimmy Choo accessories,” she said. Krysten’s girl-next-door look called for the most wardrobe changes. “She wears a myriad of young designers like Rebecca Minkoff, Jill Stuart, Vena Cava and more reasonably priced labels including Mink Pink, Asos, Keds and–well–a lot of my personal clothes,” said Ilaria, who owns hip L.A. boutique Confederacy. And while the characters did overlap with D&G and Dolce lingerie and knits, their diverse onscreen backgrounds called for three separate styles which all sound pretty fabulous! –Jessie Goldberg
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Sep 28 2010 09:30 AM ET

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Rachel Bilson Wants You to Land a ‘Fabulous’ $100,000 Fashion Gig

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If there’s one thing Rachel Bilson is well-versed in, it’s looking and feeling fabulous, and now the style-savvy actress is giving her fellow fashionistas a chance to as well. Bilson took a break from the front row during New York Fashion Week to announce Sunglass Hut’s Full Time Fabulous contest, which will allow one fashionable finalist the opportunity to land a year-long gig as a style blogger for SunglassHut.com. “I think it’s something that is really fun for people who are into fashion,” said Bilson, who serves as the brand’s style director. “They can write about it and explore and experience the world and share it with others who share the same passion. It would be a pretty cool job,” she told reporters at N.Y.C.’s Lincoln Center. The lucky winner, who has to submit a 60-second video explaining why they are the perfect candidate, will report on fashion happenings from New York to Paris—and if you think this is an unpaid internship, think again! From a $100,000 annual salary and a fully-furnished Manhattan apartment to a shopping allowance and free jet-setting expenses, rest assured your status will signify social media royalty. Make your submissions beginning this Friday, Oct. 1 to Oct. 27 at SunglassHut.com/Fabulous and outshine the competition with your impeccable style. For more details on becoming Full Time Fabulous, visit FullTimeFabulous.com. –Jessie Goldberg

Jun 30 2010 02:20 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson Teams With Coach For Charity!

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Following in the charitable– and stylish!– footsteps of Sandra Bullock, Rachel Bilson is the latest star to team with Coach to help raise money for a good cause. The style-savvy actress has selected three gorgeous bags from Coach’s Poppy collection to benefit children’s charity, The Art of Elysium, a non-profit organization that encourages working actors, artists and musicians to help children who are battling serious medical conditions. “[Rachel] looked over the selection of bags and decided which bags she would own herself, as well as the practicality of each bag for an appropriate time of day,” her rep, Marcel Pariseau, tells PEOPLE. Rachel narrowed it down to the sparkling day-to-night Poppy Sequin Spotlight purse, $398, cross-body evening Poppy Sequins Disco Bag, $148, and the Poppy Leather Bella tote, $328–perfect for daytime chic. We love Rachel’s glam choices! And beginning now until July 28, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bag will benefit The Art of Elysium– talk about guilt-free shopping! Visit Coach.com for more information. –Andrea DeSimone

Jun 09 2010 09:30 AM ET

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Behind the Scenes of Rachel Bilson’s Sunglass Hut Campaign

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If you had seemingly limitless access to any style of sunglasses, which pair would you reach for? If you’re Rachel Bilson, the freshly appointed style director for Sunglass Hut, it’s all about the Ray-Ban Wayfarer. “They’re back and they’re totally my staple,” writes the actress, whose new role involves blogging and podcasting about eyewear on the company’s Web site. “I’ve got like a gazillion pairs.” In addition to starring in the new ads, the petite fashion plate offers up sunglass styling tips, as she does in this behind-the-scenes video. “It’s fun to wear [aviators] with something a little more dressy because it adds a little edge to your outfit,” advises the star, who appears in a glamorous pink one-shoulder gown accessorized with aviators. For more from Rachel, check out this behind-the-scenes video of her Sunglass Hut campaign shoot and read her blog on sunglasshut.com. –Marissa Patlingrao Cooley

Apr 26 2010 02:30 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson’s Shady Obsession Snags Her a Gig with Sunglass Hut

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Photographed time and time again rocking everything from wayfarers and aviators to Jackie-O-esque frames, shades-lover Rachel Bilson was a shoe-in for Sunglass Hut’s first-ever eyewear ambassador. Officially named as the brand’s style director, the actress is humble about her new role, admitting to WWD, “I was very flattered when Sunglass Hut approached me to do this. I can’t say what makes me a good style adviser for them, but I am a huge sunglasses addict. I don’t leave the house without [a pair].” And her love of shades seems to have been a prerequisite, according to the company’s CEO, Fabio d’Angelantonio, who tells WWD, “We wanted a symbol of our philosophy, somebody who’s familiar and relevant to our target [consumer], but at the same time was herself sunglasses obsessed.” Bilson will not only star in the brand’s ad campaigns, but starting in June she’ll pen a trend blog for the company’s website Sunglasshut.com as well as host online consumer chats and video podcasts with fashion-industry insiders. “I love talking about fashion, so I can’t wait to talk to professionals who share the same passion,” she said. Bilson’s first interview will be with designer Tory Burch, but her ultimate dream subject is Chanel designer–and fellow shades-lover–Karl Lagerfeld. “He’s an icon and he wears sunglasses at all times,” noted Rachel. – Marissa Patlingrao Cooley