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Jan 05 2012 03:00 PM ET

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.”

Lady Gaga’s Stylish Summer Wardrobe: Vintage Versace!

Lady Gaga: Music Video Fashion
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Lady Gaga may be known for her unpredictable style, but the singing star claims that for the time being, she’s a one-label lady. While in Germany for the finale of Germany’s Next Top Model, the Fame Monster told BANG Showbiz, “I’m wearing only Versace for like the next two months,” adding, “I’m having a love affair with Donatella [Versace].” Sporting her seafoam green wig du jour, she continued, “Right now what I’m wearing is an archive Gianni Versace. This was never seen before. It is a dress that was made before he died.” Continuing her style streak two days later, the singer arrived to perform at EuroPride Rome in a very ’90s vintage Versace blouse and pants combo (right). Two days later, while appearing on the French TV show Taratatà, she opted for mixed prints, also by the designer (left). Then Sunday, Gaga turned up at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto (below) wearing four different Versace looks — and even clothed her dancers in the brand’s T-shirts, as well. The pièce de résistance, however, is the barely-there leather corset and shorts ensemble she wears in her smokin’ new “Edge of Glory” music video. “I am greatly honored that Lady Gaga chose to wear a Versace Vintage look,” Donatella Versace said in a statement. “I believe that my brother Gianni would have appreciated her talent. This video represents a wonderful tribute to anyone who is unafraid to take chances.” Tell us: What do you think of Gaga’s style streak? –Justine Harman

Lady Gaga: Music Video Fashion
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Jun 14 2011 09:30 PM ET

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Sneak Peek: Britney Spears’s Sexy ‘Femme Fatale’ Tour Costumes

Britney Spears Femme Fatale Tour Courtesy Roderick Trestrail II

When Britney Spears hits the tour circuit in Sacramento, Calif., come Thursday, she’ll be dancing “Till the World Ends” in her signature sexy style. We got a sneak peek of the singer’s sultry “Femme Fatale” tour costumes, courtesy of designer Zaldy Goco, and the looks are smoldering. “The true muse for me … is Britney herself,” Goco tells PEOPLE. “She has such a clear idea of how she wants to present herself and what she wants to deliver to her fans.” The show’s concept, though, comes from tour director Jamie King, who wanted to present femme fatales throughout the years. “The idea to create iconic personas or disguises for Britney was really inspirational,” Goco says. Spears will take the stage in a shimmering silver outfit — “the simple colorless crystal is so pure on stage, the brilliance is like nothing else,” Goco shares — and during her performances, change into looks like a mirrored gold jacket, snake charmer outfit, kimono featuring a “Japanime Britney” and more. There’s also some “spikey stud couture,” as Goco says; a purple leather jacket covered with thousands of pink chrome studs, safety pins, spikes and chains. “It’s something you haven’t seen before,” he explains. “We found the one place in America that could make that dream come true.” But the true showstopper? Her daring black Swarovski crystal-covered closing number outfit, which illuminates with LED lights and animates fire and lightening. Says Goco, “It’s the pièce de résistance.” Tell us: Are you excited to see Spears on tour? –Kate Hogan

Britney Spears Femme Fatale Tour Courtesy Roderick Trestrail II

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Mar 30 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Britney Spears Goes ‘Femme Fatale’ in Dolce & Gabbana

Britney Spears Femme Fatale Dolce & Gabbana
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After wowing a crowd in Vegas last weekend and dropping her brand new album, Femme Fatale, Tuesday, it’s clear that pop princess Britney Spears is back on top. And it seems she’s bringing her fashion sense along for the ride. Though she’s not known for stepping out in high-fashion looks, Spears is upping her style ante, donning several sexy ensembles from Italian designers Dolce & Gabbana in promotional images for her album. “We love Britney and we love to dance to her new songs! We can’t wait to hear the whole album,” the design duo told U.K.’s Telegraph. “She has always been among our favourite artists because she has been able to remain true to herself and to her style throughout the years. With her music she influenced and inspired generations of people for more than 10 years, always staying at the top, and we can’t but congratulate her for this new, important achievement.” In the photos, Spears sports three sensual looks, including a polka-dot bodysuit, golden gown and black corset top. This isn’t the first time the fashion house has helped the stars play dress up: the designers recently outfitted signer Kylie Minogue for her world tour. Tell us: what do you think of Spears’s Dolce & Gabbana looks? –Kim Peiffer

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Feb 22 2011 02:30 PM ET

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Kylie Minogue to Tour in Dolce & Gabbana Costumes

Dolce & Gabbana designs for Kylie Minogue
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High notes meet high fashion! Dolce & Gabbana has created the stage wardrobe for Brit pop superstar Kylie Minogue on her “Les Folies Tour,” which kicked off Feb. 19 in Denmark before starting on a world tour. While her last set of tour costumes was designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, this is actually the third time the haute Italian design duo has teamed up with Minogue to create tour costumes; for this show, they used a corset as the base to reinterpret some of their most classic looks for the star. “We’ve revisited iconic Dolce & Gabbana pieces, adapting them to the themes of the tour,” Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana said in a statement. “Working with Kylie has always been very spontaneous and easy. We are given free reign to create because she trusts that we know exactly what she likes. Kylie has always been our piccola principessa!” A sneak peek at one costume (left) appears to be inspired by the title of her last album, Aphrodite. Tell us: Are you excited to see more of the collaboration between Dolce & Gabbana and Kylie Minogue?

Dec 02 2010 01:30 PM ET

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Rihanna, Katy Perry or Lady Gaga: Whose Grammy Outfit Will Shock and Awe?

Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga: Whose Grammy Gown Will Win?
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With the nominees for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards announced last night, it looks like music’s biggest evening is going to be one stylish affair! From Rihanna and Katy Perry, to the always outrageous Lady Gaga, (who can forget her futuristic Armani Privé dress from last year’s awards?) we can’t wait to see what over-the-top ensembles these nominees will be wearing come Feb. 13. Will Rihanna turn to her AMA designer of choice Elie Saab, or channel her bad girl persona with something more scandalous? Will Katy Perry take to the stage in yet another Latex costume? With fellow nominees Beyoncé, Miranda Lambert as well as Lea Michele and her Glee cast, also in the running, we’re sure this will be one contest–for both song and style!–that will be well worth watching. See the full list of nominees at grammy.com, and start placing your fashion bets. Tell us: Whose Grammy look are you most excited to see? –Jessie Goldberg
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Nov 02 2010 06:00 PM ET

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Eva Longoria Parker to Pull Off Eight ‘Way Out’ MTV EMA Outfits

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Much like her fiery and always fashionable onscreen Desperate Housewives character, Gabrielle Solis, Eva Longoria Parker is also promising to stir things up, at least stylistically speaking, as the host of the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards on Nov. 7. “Music awards are always pushing the limits of fashion, so anything goes,” she tells MTV in a promotional interview. “There is kind of a double license to wear what you want. Normal rules don’t apply. So, I’m going to try and see if I can pull off some ‘way out’ outfits.” And while Eva is looking forward to testing the fashion waters at the upcoming event in Madrid, she also fesses up to some outrageous ensembles from the not-so-distant past. “I wore a skimpy pink swimsuit at the MTV VMAs in Miami in 2005. That was pretty daring but I think I carried it off,” she says. And her ultimate fashion cringe-worthy moment? “I wore a leather outfit to the premiere of Tomb Raider. That was a real fashion faux pas!” Although Eva has had just a few red-carpet ‘what was she thinking?’ moments, one designer that she’s definitely going to don for the show never disappoints. “One thing is for sure, I will be wearing one of Victoria Beckham‘s dresses. She’s a good friend of mine,” she says. See the fashionista get into the music groove in her rap video below and tune in to MTV2 on Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. ET to watch Eva in her many outfits at the EMAs! –Jessie Goldberg

MTV EMA 2010, posted with vodpod