Madonna in La "Dolce" Vita

Perhaps its inspired by the recent success of Nine, in Dolce & Gabbana's new spring campaign, photographer Steven Klein is Frederico Fellini reincarnated. Madonna stars in the new campaign that emulates "Old World" Italy and Old Hollywood and is 100% pure decadence.


In an interview with W Magazine the infamous designer duo discusses their vision for the photo shoot, Gabanna saying the "photos reflect a connection between food and sex." Food never looked so sexy, as bountiful bosom is outpouring over Madonna peeling vegetables at a quaint kitchen table, outfitted in D&G's signature pattern, a floral print satin pencil skirt. Madonna's sex-hair and diamond encrusted cross pendant give audiences the perfect amount of temptation.

D&G is notorious for making sex pots out of their muses and love to self-indulge in black and white photography (and who would stop them!). But, after all, feeling like a pin-up is precisely the feel women get from wearing the brand. "It's a question of modd more than clothes," Gabanna says.

He couldn't be more right.

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Fashion Show - Project FUNDway Rewards Local Students Turned Fashion Designers

On Thursday, December 3, the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC) will hold the first-ever Project FUNDway competition for local students aspiring for a career as fashion designers. The three student finalists, Michael Edwards, Samuel Mintah and Adegbemisola Ademisoye, will compete for a $5,000 fashion design scholarship. Taking its cue from the hit reality television show, Project Runway, the finalists will be judged on the design, construction, individuality and quality of a four-piece mini-collection they each created for this competition.


“The mission [of this competition] is to fund a way [for students] to go to school and study fashion,” said Maggy Francois, vice president of education and training for GWFCC and fashion design director for Project Stitch Studio at the West Potomac Academy of Fashion Design. Francois also stated that the students are not only aspiring designers, but also want to be writers and to learn the “business side of fashion,” which is what this contest seeks to teach them.

In addition to putting together a cohesive four-piece collection, the students are also responsible for the production of their own runway show – including searching for models, music selection and purchasing the materials for their garments.

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Top Looks of the Week

It should comes as no surprise that during fall fashion kickoff week, there would be so many hot looks gracing red carpets, sidewalks and even Congress. This weeks hottest looks:

While the tension over healthcare lives on, Michelle Obama added a much needed sense of decorum with this pink skirtsuit. Pulled together with a signature broach above the neckline and her look oozes sophistocation. But even more than just her attire, Michelle was simply glowing that night - her hair and make-up were impeccable.

Last night, New York and the world, including Washington, D.C. announced their support for the retail industry with Fashion's Night Out. An evening long event held in retail store across the globe to declare the war on shopping and spending was officially over. Paired with FNO co-collaborater and famed designer Diane Von Furstenburg, Kate Hudson shines in khaki and gold strapless number. Kate sure knows how to give good face!

Kim Kardashian epitomizes sexy/classy in this dark green shirt dress. The ensemble really works because she accessorized it just enough, pairing it with the wide belt, simple black heels and black bag. While this may be one of Kim's more casual looks, she sure knows how to make casual look hot!

Finally for the hottest look of the week, Demi Moore's daughter, Rumer Willis, pulls off an incredible elegant lace pantsuit from Stella McCartney. Wearing just a bra underneath, but only letting it "peep" through, along with her understanded up-do makes this look nothing less than chic and sophistocated!

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Discover Men's Fall Fashion Trends with the Guys from 'Street Etiquette'

As fall fashion week descends upon us, it’s time to talk about the fall essentials for men and women this season. To find out what’s hot in men’s fashion this fall, I reached out to the New York men’s style blog Street Etiquette, where bloggers Joshua and Travis discuss and promote urban male fashion in an intellectual forum. These two gentlemen embody true personal style, by bringing artistry to practicality – something every man can embrace. Below, the guys talk to me about the fall essentials for every type of male – from the style conscious to the style prone.

Marie Coleman, DC Style Examiner: What are your favorite trends for men’s fashion this fall?

Joshua & Travis: Fall/Autumn is my favorite season out of all. For men, a solid colored light trench coats and also military inspired jackets will make its way onto the sales floor in abundance. Incorporating different patterns such as tartan will be big this upcoming season. Our friends across the pond were always big on tartan, it seems American companies are now following the trail now. The patterns of corduroy, tweed, and chambray will be [featured] on many different items this fall from blazers to ties.

G Street Raw Denim ‘Decoy Garber’ Trench in black from Nordstrom; $270

MC: What do you recommend for the "average guy" who doesn't know much about fashion, but wants to try a few trends out? J & T: I recommend the average guy just to stick to the basics for the fall. A nice lightweight jacket that is reasonably priced under $100.00. For example ... READ MORE

To learn more about Joshua and Travis’ Street Etiquette, be sure to check out their blog http://www.streetetiquette.com/.

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Fall fashion mags feeling thin as designers turn to social media for visibility

As the September fall fashion magazines hit the shelves, you may notice they weight less than in recent years. As the economy has hit publications hard, advertisers, designers and magazines alike are turning to the internet, namely social media to raise visibility and seek out a larger audience. Read more at Examiner.com

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From the runway to ready-to-wear

Now that fashion week for the Fall 2009 collections has ended, it is a timely opportunity to review the trends and look towards what will be hot in the coming months. After all, runway looks are meant to inspire retail trends. Once other designers and retail buyers see these looks, they take elements from them – one-shoulder, metallics, tapered-leg pants -- these are all ideas that stem from runway looks -- and transform them into prêt-a-porter or ready-to-wear (RTW) pieces that then emerge in department stores.

Read on to see how you can incorporate these trends into your wardrobe.

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Spring trend alert: The new tweed jacket

And this ain’t your mama’s tweed!

Ok, so there’s nothing new about the tweed jacket and it’s a staple that, unlike the multi-colored Louis Vuitton Murkami bag, has never gone out of style. But the tweed jacket did disappear from the runways for some years. Now it’s making a strong come back this spring – and this tweed is not the stuffy, itchy tweed some our mother’s generation suffered from. Read more...

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Things I lust for...

DROOL-WORTHY

Alexander McGreen Legend Bag

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