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Jan 17 2012 03:00 PM ET

Kate Bosworth Plans to Launch Denim Line

Kate Bosworth Clothing Line with Cher Coulter Sasha Eisenman

They’ve lent their keen eye to designing jewelry, but Kate Bosworth and stylist pal Cher Coulter are teaming up for a new endeavor.

The New York Times reports that the duo is working on a “denim collaboration,” which makes perfect sense for the actress, who was named PEOPLE’s 2011 “Jean Queen.”

“Kate loves denim because it’s easy and casual,” Coulter told PEOPLE in October. “She always wears denim to remain comfy while running around town. On the flip side, she also loves to dress up denim by pairing it with a silky button-up and a necklace slung just under the shirt collar.”

Jan 11 2012 12:00 PM ET

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Whitney Port to Show at New York Fashion Week

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She’s movin’ on up! Whitney Port is taking her Whitney Eve collection to the big leagues, planning her first-ever solo show at New York Fashion Week in February.

“My collection has grown so much over the past few years, and the next step for me as a designer was to put on my own runway show,” the former reality star said in a release. “I am so excited to show on schedule as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, and can’t wait to show my new fall collection on the runway.”

Port, who starred on MTV’s The Hills and The City, launched her collection in 2008, creating pretty party dresses and tailored, menswear-inspired looks.

“[It's] really colorful and really a mix of business sophisticate with a funky street-girl aesthetic — the good mix of L.A. and New York vibes,” Port told PEOPLE of her line in August. Calling her ideal customer “a girl who’s career oriented and motivated but also likes to have a good time,” she said she was focusing all of her energy on Whitney Eve, telling PEOPLE, “I’m … trying to become a better designer and learn the whole trade.”

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Jan 11 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Ivanka Trump’s Jewelry Line Has a Super-Famous Fan

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Ivanka Trump has been icing the wrists and ears of Hollywood stars with her namesake jewelry line for years now, but there’s one celebrity fan in particular that she’s extra proud to name drop these days.

Speaking to InStyle last week before accepting a Good Award from the Diamond Empowerment Fund, Trump discussed the “Oval Os” she was wearing — 18-karat white-gold earrings that feature 11.56 carats of diamonds. “I now call them my Oprah Os because she loves them,” the new mom revealed.

Winfrey may be one of few fans who can afford them; the large earrings go for $38,000, the medium (3.71 carats) for $13,000 and a small pair (1.23 carats) for $5,700. “O” my!

“I characterize my jewelry collection as timeless and glamorous but always classic,” Trump told PEOPLE in 2010. “I’ve added femininity and a modern twist to jewelry that resonates with both younger woman and an older consumer.” Tell us: What’s the most expensive piece of jewelry you’ve ever purchased?

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Jan 05 2012 06:00 PM ET

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Warm Up with Nicole Richie’s Winter Kate Collection for Spring

Nicole Richie: Winter Kate
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Informed by India’s rich color palette, Nicole Richie‘s spring 2012 Winter Kate collection is a warm weather fantasy wardrobe. ”I’ve always loved the possibility of being able to transform yourself through fashion,” the creative director says in a release.

The mostly silk collection boasts exclusive patterns and cultural motifs, like the elephant God Ganesh. Highlights include patterned shifts and tunics, the asymmetrical “Jazbaa” dress (above left) and a rose-colored, multi-tiered “Kamala” frock, modeled after the traditional Indian sari.

Jan 05 2012 03:00 PM ET

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Kanye West Defends Fashion Cred on Twitter

Kanye West Twitter Rant
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After debuting his line to mixed reviews during Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West has stayed relatively mum on the topic of fashion — until now.

Following the creation of the possibly fake Twitter handle @dwbykanye, billed as the official page of his line and which has since been suspended, West took to his own verified account to “clarify a few things.”

“I really appreciate the fake DW twitter page but since it’s not official I can’t co sign any information on it,” he told fans Wednesday. The star then detailed his fashion résumé before announcing a new venture, DONDA, named after his late mother.

“DONDA will be comprised of over 22 divisions with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford,” he explained of the enterprise, whose goal is to “pick up where Steve Jobs left off.”

Jan 03 2012 06:00 PM ET

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Heel Yeah — Exclusive Look at Rachel Bilson’s Hot Heels for ShoeMint

Rachel Bilson, Steve Madden: ShoeMint Video
Courtesy ShoeMint

When Rachel Bilson dived into creating a collection for ShoeMint, she didn’t merely dip a toe.

“Understanding the footwear design nuances that make a shoe feel both authentic to my personal style, and are versatile enough to work with all women’s styles, has been a terrific learning experience,” she tells PEOPLE.

“We’re lucky to be involved in every part of the process,” adds collaborator Nicole Chavez, who calls Steve Madden’s “craft of molding something like a piece of leather into a gorgeous finished shoe” an “art form.”

In this never-before-seen video (after the jump), the team grants access behind the velvet curtain. Watch as a towering wedge is drawn, cut and stretched to perfection!

Dec 21 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Jessica Simpson Introduces ‘Signature’ Studs

Jessica Simpson Zales Jewelry Collection
Jessica Simpson Fine Jewelry by Zales; inset:Lionel Hahn/Abaca

When Jessica Simpson slaps her name on something, that something usually sells. It’s no coincidence, then, that the shrewd businesswoman, whose fortune is estimated at nearly $1 billion, knew exactly how to infuse a fine jewelry line for Zales with a little bit of Jessica.

The Jessica Simpson Fine Jewelry collection — featuring earrings, rings, bracelets and more — includes a variety of butterfly-shaped designs based on the star’s handwriting. (The line’s signature butterfly: a mirror image of the ‘J’ in Jessica’s signature, as visible in the butterfly stud earrings, left.)

“This collection has allowed me to create pieces that truly reflect who I am,” Simpson says in a release. The pieces “can become a keepsake for life.” Ranging in price from $79-$799, the line is available exclusively at Zales stores nationwide and Zales.com. We think everything she touches turns to gold (or silver!), but want to hear from you. Tell us: Will you be buying Simpson’s ‘signature’ studs?

–Justine Harman

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