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Katie Holmes is bringing her premium designer collection to the East Coast! The star, who has teamed up with her stylist Jeanne Yang to design a high-end women’s and children’s clothing line, stepped out in Boston this weekend in a red-hot dress from her Holmes & Yang line. While we have seen Katie rocking her own designs on the red carpet, first for the Tropic of Thunder movie premiere and then at her Broadway debut, this is our first peek at her children’s line — and who better to show it off than her equally fashionable daughter Suri Cruise? Mother and daughter each put their own spin on their fiery frocks. Katie adds tough boots and a black blazer, while Suri’s look is completed with leggings and sweet Mary Janes. Katie and Suri’s dresses are available exclusively at Maxfield by special order (call (310) 274-8800 to order) and both come in navy or cream as well as red.

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Forget the couture! Michelle Obama continues to prove that style comes at every price point! To celebrate classical music at the White House last night, the First Lady joined husband President Barack Obama in a $199 sheath dress from Talbots. Get Michelle’s Talbots sheath for yourself at Talbots.com in classic cream like Michelle, navy or black.

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She might not have had much time to prep for her wedding, but Khloe Kardashian still managed to find the perfect white wedding dress for her marriage to L.A. Lakers player Lamar Odom this past Sunday. The youngest Kardashian sister looked every bit the blushing bride in a body-hugging white strapless dress, cinched with a jeweled powder-blue sash that flowed elegantly into a massive train of soft tulle. Khloe ditched the veil and chose to keep her long hair tousled in sexy beach waves — a perfect look for her backyard wedding. We love everything about Khloe’s wedding look, from the princess-worthy dress to the sexy hair, but what do you think? Tell us: What do you think makes Khloe’s wedding look work?

Former Girls Next Door star Kendra Wilkinson has been keeping the details of her upcoming nuptials to NFL star Hank Bassett top secret — even from her bridesmaids! — until now. Although she won’t name names, Kendra tells PEOPLE that she worked with a very special designer to create her vision of a dream wedding dress — a white puffy corseted number that she calls “so different.” When it comes to her bridesmaid gowns, Kendra is also revealing some key details of what they’ll look like, promising dresses that are beautiful, flowy and perfectly summery. Check out more of what Kendra has to say about her wedding dress in the video above. Then watch the video below for the scoop on her bridal party’s gowns. And don’t forget to check out the bride-to-be’s new show, Kendra, when it premieres June 7 on E!.

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Before heading to the Cannes Film Festival, Elizabeth Banks stopped in New York City to pick up her fabulous wardrobe from Zac Posen, who helped her pick out one stunning look after another. Throughout the week, Elizabeth has turned up on the Cannes red carpet modeling Zac’s metallic designs for evening and colorful frocks for daytime. We love how her bombshell curls complement the retro lines of Zac’s dresses — not to mention Banks’s fabulous curves! We can’t wait to see the rest of her Cannes wardrobe. Tell us: What do you think of Elizabeth Banks’s Zac Posen dresses? Which is your favorite?

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Have you ever found a piece of clothing you love so much you have to buy it in more than one color? Jennifer Garner has! We spotted the actress doing the talk show circuit in N.Y.C. today in the same Diane Von Furstenberg shirtdress in two different colors (both of which look equally adorable!). This morning she turned up on Good Morning America sporting this red hot Diane von Furstenberg with nude Christian Louboutin platform peep-toes and a diamond disc Jennifer Meyer necklace, only to turn up later in the afternoon rocking the same accessories and same dress–in navy! Get Jen’s Diane von Furstenberg “Rosina” shirtdress for yourself, $325, at saks.com. Tell us: Do you buy multiples of the same piece?

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Country superstar Taylor Swift has had the opportunity to wear beautiful dresses to events like the Grammy Awards and ACM Awards. But there is one gown that isn’t just sitting in the back of her closet: her prom dress! Swift has given her long cream and gold Jessica McClintock gown to Hearst Magazines’ DonateMyDress.org, the first national network to bring together local dress drive organizations across the U.S., to help girls give and find the dress of their dreams. Taylor was more than happy to part with her dress, which she posed in with her best friend Abigail Anderson, saying, “I chose to give away this prom dress because I wore it once and loved it! To keep it around, hanging there all by itself and lonely in my closet, never to be worn again seemed a little pointless. I want another girl somewhere to feel good in it and have a great prom night because of this dress.” Taylor’s dress sold for a whopping $1,200 in DonateMyDress.org’s first celebrity dress charity auction. Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Nikki Blonsky, Eva Amurri, Ashley Greene and other stars all donated their dresses to the auction run by CharityFolks.com. Visit DonateMyDress.org to find a local collection spot near you.

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So what happens when a great accessories designer launches clothes and a fabulous clothing designer adds accessories to her line? Two of the most anticipated spring collections from accessories ace Rebecca Minkoff and fashion designer Rebecca Taylor. With the help of celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati, the Rebecca Minkoff Collection is sexy yet edgy, with a flair for the extravagant. The line will consists of 25 pieces including jackets, skirts, tops and pants to dresses with prices ranging between $160-$800 (including this $295 “Morning After” dress). You can shop the entire collection now at rebeccaminkoff.com. If you are a little more frilly than edgy, look no further than Rebecca Taylor’s new shoes and handbags. Drawing inspiration from European flea markets and the free spirited traveler, Rebecca Taylor has created playful, downtown chic shoes and fanciful layered jewelry. Prices range from $300-$400. Shop selected shoe styles at shopchantal.com and shop selected styles of Rebecca Taylor jewelry at otteny.com.

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Victoria Beckham may have started her eponymous dress collection with 12 styles in September 2008, but she’s returned this Fashion Week with a expanded collection of gowns, jackets and embellished minis that has debuted to rave reviews. Style.com says, “These dresses look so well-made, so of-the-moment yet also timeless…that they do the talking for [Beckham]”. The International Herald Tribune found the designer as a stand-out among her celeb-designer peers: “Beckham has succeeded in creating a collection in her own image with playful gestures and with a sense that, unlike most celebrity lines, she would be proud and pleased to wear every piece herself.” And WWD seems to think Victoria might be evolving into a fashion heavy hitter. “Though too early to tell — a mere two collections into her second career — judging from the controlled lineup she showed on Sunday, it seems that [Beckham] may indeed be no lightweight. (Figuratively, that is. Formerly Posh is still a slip of a girl.)” PEOPLE caught up with the designer at Armani/5th Avenue store opening last night and she was still reeling from her her great reviews. “It’s been wonderful,” she gushed. “The reviews have been absolutely outstanding. The retail response has been wonderful. The sales grew, so far, over the previous collection. It has been phenomenal. The whole thing is mind-blowing to be honest. I love what I do.” We can’t wait to see Victoria wearing items from the new collection! Check out all the new looks at instyle.com. Tell us: What do you think of Victoria’s new dresses?

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As if selling millions of albums isn’t enough, Taylor Swift has teamed up with teen favorite L.E.I. to produce a line of sundresses for Walmart. “I love dresses,” Taylor tells PEOPLE. “And I have always had this dream to make an affordable sundress line.” Taylor first teamed up with L.E.I. last year to star in their denim campaign, and now the Walmart brand will be releasing her dresses on February 1st. The singer, who will also star in the ads, looked to her own life for inspiration when it came to design. “I started brainstorming what I would wear this summer, on tour or hanging out at festivals when its hot outside,” Taylor says. The result: a collection of lightweight jersey dresses in bold colors and girly prints for just $14. “I was totally adamant that I wanted [the dresses] to be affordable. With my headlining tour, we are offering $20 tickets everywhere we go and I wanted to approach the sundress line in the same way,” says Taylor. “To have cute dresses under $20 is something I am really proud of.” Though the star prefers more comfortable fashions, she does love designer gowns for the red carpet. “My absolute favorite is the dress that I wore to the CMAs this year. It was the Kaufman Franco glittery one,” Taylor recalls of the dress that landed her on best dressed lists everywhere. “I love dresses that sparkle and that was the epitome of sparkly — it was like a walking mirror.” Before gearing up for her tour, the singer will be hitting the Grammy Awards on February 6th and while she doesn’t have her dress picked out yet, she does have a designer in mind, “It has always been my dream to wear an Oscar de la Renta gown. So someday in my life I will wear one.” Oscar, are you listening? Tell us: Will you pick up one of Taylor’s dresses?

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Designers from Kai Milla, Marc Bouwer, Reem Acra (who dressed Jill Biden for the big night) and Isabel Toledo, whom she wore to the Inauguration, all sketched potential options for the new First Lady, and the fashion world waited to see her choice with bated breath. Turns out that Michelle chose a one-shouldered silk chiffon Jason Wu number covered in organza flowers and Swarovski cyrstals — and no one was more surprised than the designer himself, who learned of Michelle’s choice with the rest of the world. “I was in awe when I saw her. I was emotional, I was amazed,” Wu tells PEOPLE. The N.Y.C.-based 26-year-old designer, who along with four friends sewed the countless number of flowers onto the dress by hand, says “I wanted the dress to reflect hope, fantasy, a dream [because] this is a pretty surreal moment we’re living in.” As for the color, Wu told Meredith Veira on the Today Show, “I wanted to design a gown that would highlight her best features.” To accent the feminine gown, Michelle chose diamonds from Loree Rodkin, who says “The First Lady is a symbol of hope, courage and great style. Words can not describe the emotions I feel that Michelle Obama has allowed me to be a part of this glorious moment.” From her line, Michelle chose 60-carat white gold and triple rose cut diamond drop earrings, a 10 carat center stone white gold and black rhodium rose cut diamond ring and white gold and diamond bangles, which will become part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Museum. Check out all of Michelle’s stylish choices from the historic weekend.

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A little rain didn’t stop the fashionistas from celebrating the unveiling of the D&G flagship store on Robertson Boulevard, benefiting Art of Elysium. Lauren Conrad planned ahead for the chilly night. “I wanted to wear tights, so I asked for a mini.” she tells PEOPLE of her black chiffon cocktail dress, which she paired with a Top Shop hair bow. Conrad says she has yet to decrease her shopping budget. “For me I’m cutting back everywhere except for shopping. I think being a designer I want to continue to support them right now. I think it’s a really scary time but if people stop spending it’s only going to get worse.” Jennifer Morrison, in a black velvet mini cocktail frock, had her own strategy to keep from shopping. “I’m trying not to look. I’ve already spent way more money in D&G stores than I ever should!” she says. But the 6,136-square-foot store contained plenty of temptation for the House actress. “In here they have space to really show the whole collection, which is so nice,” Morrison says. And Ginnifer Goodwin, also in all black, pointed out the “convenient” location. “Robertson definitely has its own following as a street. It’s a younger, hipper Rodeo,” says the actress, who chatted with host Rachel Bilson inside. Sister act Paris and Nicky Hilton chatted and happily posed for photos on the red carpet. D&G devotees also included some men, like Danny Masterson, who spun tunes under his moniker DJ Momjeans; Corbin Bleu, who chatted with Rumer Willis; Joel Madden, who hung tight with girlfriend Nicole Richie; and Golden Globe nominee Kevin Connolly who wants the fashion house to dress him for the big day. “It’s already a done deal. They’re always the nicest.” – Jenny Sundel

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Victoria Beckham is bringing her designs home to the UK. On the eve of her 10 dress collection hitting Selfridges in both London and Manchester, the designer herself sits down with the London Times and gives them a look at her “fourth child”. Victoria tells the London Times that fashion was always her first love — even before singing. “I was never that good a singer but I think I am good at fashion. Even when I was at school, I was always customizing my uniform.” And her fame as Posh didn’t help her fashion career. “Being in the Spice Girls, fashion-wise probably didn’t open any doors. If anything it shut doors and I’ve had to bang them down.” Now the pop star has left the stage for the drawing board and takes a hands-on approach to all her dVb lines. “Do I draw? No. Then again, nor do lots of designers,” admits Victoria. “But I know how a dress should sit. I’ve worn so many in the past and when I see the photographs I think, crikey, my boobs are up round my neck again because the corsets are too short and not cut high enough.” Victoria used all her fashion mishaps to help make her line better. “I knew I would spend a lot on the best-quality zips because, I’ve had my share of crappy zips,” she says. “I wanted a zip that undoes from both ends because then you can either put the dress on over your head or, if you don’t want to mess up your hair, you can step into it – and also, you know, going to the loo wouldn’t be this whole big palaver.” With her exacting attention to detail, luxurious fabrics and classic silhouettes, she isn’t worried about the recession hurting business despites the dresses’ four-figure price tags. “In these recessionary times, and at these prices, women are looking for something that will be an investment, aren’t they?” Click here to see all of the styles from Beckham’s new line.

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The American Idol winner can now add designer to her list of accomplishments. Jordin Sparks is the newest celebrity designer with a line of holiday dresses for Wet Seal. Jordin is in good company, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz also did a T-Shirt line with the teen-favorite retailer. Jordin’s line , appropiately called “Sparks”, will begin with an assortment of holiday dresses delivering to stores just in time for Thanksgiving and will later include casual apparel and accessories. “I am so excited that Wet Seal and I have been able to create a line of clothing that will appeal to more girls than ever before! The holiday season is my favorite time of year, and I can’t wait to see girls look cute, feel good and celebrate in style!,” Jordin says in a released statement. Wet Seal’s CEO Ed Thomas, couldn’t be happier to have Jordin on his team. “Jordin is a great role model for the young girls that shop Wet Seal. Not only does she have a youthful, yet refined, fashion sense, she has not lost sight of who she is through her rise to stardom,” he said in a press release. Jordin’s “Sparks” line of dresses is already available online at wetseal.com. The dresses range in size from XS to XL and in price from $30-55. get Jordin’s exact cheetah print dress, $30, at wetseal.com Tell us: What do you think of Jordin’s “Sparks” dress collection for Wet Seal? Will you buy it?

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Beyonce Knowles is known for her glamorous wardrobe choice, tending to glittering gowns, curve-hugging minis and elegant creations from Armani for her many red carpet events. Which is why we did a double take when the singer turned up at the MTV Europe Awards in not one, but two dresses from notoriously edgy British designer Gareth Pugh. Beyonce’s stylist Ty Hunter tells PEOPLE, “Gareth Pugh’s work is explosive and she had to wear it. She thinks he is an amazing talent.” The young Brit is a master of dark, almost-goth looks with incredible architectural details. Beyonce’s performance dress, which is made of elastic bands and rows and rows of YKK zippers, first appeared on the designer’s Fall 2008 runway with matching leggings that Knowles wisely skipped. Pugh himself tells PEOPLE, “I’m delighted she wore my dresses, she looked fantastic.” We agree, and we love that Beyonce is supporting up-and-coming young designers while trying out cool, new looks. That metallic robot glove, we’re a little less sure about. Tell us: What do you think of Beyonce’s fashion choice? – reporting by Monique Jessen

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Statement necklaces are the “it” accessory this season, but what about a dress with a statement necklace built in? Jennifer Lopez’s hot Givenchy number is just that — a black long-sleeved mini blinged out with layers of gold and silver chains. It certainly takes the guesswork out of accessorizing! For a bit of extra sparkle, Jennifer adds gold heels, flashy earrings and a large cocktail ring. Tell us: Would you wear a dress with built-in necklaces like Jennifer’s?

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Forget Project Runway, for the next five weeks it’s all about Project Mariah! Starting today, in celebration of her newest signature scent, Luscious Pink, Mariah Carey is hosting an online dress competition that lets you be the designer, creating the next stage look she’ll wear on tour. Click over to Mariah’s Closet and upload your own design for the singer, or use a ready-made template to create a signature look. While you’re there, check out what other contestants are coming up with and vote on their creations. Mariah and her team will select the final winner — and we’ll see the results on the star herself!

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Lauren Conrad isn’t the only TV star showcasing one of her designs at Primetime Emmy Awards. Project Runway’s Christian Siriano will also be creating a one-of-a-kind red carpet look for a second Emmy trophy girl. “I am honored to design a gown for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards trophy presenter,” said Christian in a released statement. “It has been so inspiring watching the Emmys every year to see who is going to be the most fabulous diva at the show. It’s wonderful to see what the stars are wearing and which designer takes over the carpet. It will be such an experience seeing my own creation on stage.” We are sure that Christian’s dress will be nothing short of “fierce”. The Primetime Emmys will be aired on Sunday, September 21 on ABC. Tell us: Whose dress are you more excited to see, Lauren Conrad’s or Christian Siriano’s?

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The internet has been buzzing for months about the possibility of Victoria Beckham showing at Fashion Week, and now that it is finally here, we can confirm that Posh is in fact launching her dress collection this week. The designer is skipping the runway for a more intimate experience for the fashion elite. The 10 look collection of signature day and evening dresses will be showed by appointment only to top retailers and high-end fashion magazine editors. “This is a very personal collection for me,” says Victoria in a released statement. “I’ve always been drawn to intricate, seam-detailed designs as their structure enhances the flattering shape of a woman’s silhouette.  My signature dress collection is timeless, a modern interpretation of my inspirations.” Posh’s dresses are definitely a reflection of her own style. Created from fabrics like fine gazar and georgette silks, basket-weave cotton, taffeta and organza inlay complete with embroidery from India and hand-sewn beadwork, Victoria’s latest design fortay is the essence of sophistication and femininity. Dresses will range in retail price from approximately $1,400 – $3,500 and be sold in specialty shops and upscale department stores. Even though we won’t get to see the much-anticipated collection go down the runway, just knowing Victoria will be here at Fashion Week is exciting — maybe we’ll run into her at Christian Siriano’s runway debut at the tents? To see more of N.Y.C. Fashion Week, click here. Tell us: Are you excited to see Posh’s dresses?

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After turning heads with her new casual chic in New York, Katie Holmes returned to her usually glamorous self at the Tropic Thunder red carpet in Los Angeles. But no one could figure out who designed Katie’s fabulous navy dress — was it Lanvin? McQueen? It turns out the designer of the dress was none other than the star herself and her stylist Jeanne Yang! Though this original Holmes Yang design has gotten rave reviews, Holmes’s rep tells PEOPLE that there is no line in the works. Too bad — we’d snap up one up for ourselves!