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CQ First: Jean Paul Gaultier for Target - the looks are in!

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The looks are finally in for Jean Paul Gaultier's forthcoming collection for Target. The French designer has teamed up with the US retailer as part of their growing Designer Collections brand. Comprising of five different themes or "muses" as Gaultier calls them, he has a look for everyone - Rock 'n' Roll chic, Hollywood glamour, Punk. There's pretty much something for every girl, including trenches, nautical-themed tops, printed leggings, biker jackets, and summery frocks. Prices range from $17.99 to $199.99 and will be available from March 7.

For a video look at the range go to: http://www.target.com/gaultier or visit Sassybella for the complete look book.

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YSL unveils the Spring/Summer 2010 Manifesto

yslmanifesto_springsummer2010.jpgYves Saint Laurent's latest Manifesto is due to hit the streets of Paris, London, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Berlin on February 20. Those lucky folks in New York will able to pick one up on February 16.

Each fashion week season, YSL distributes a manifesto and this time its in the form of a strawberry print tote - handy! Also included is YSL's S/S '10 ad campaign starring Natalia Vodianova.

This time, you can also check out how the catalogue was created via the label's YouTube channel, website, and Facebook pages. Have to love social media!

Posted by Kimberley Foster on February 9, 2010 3:00 PM | Comments (0) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

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Psst... Is there a Marc Jacobs movie in the works?

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Robert Duffy, Marc Jacobs's long-time business partner, has temporarily jumped on Twitter (get following while you can!) until after New York Fashion Week.

While tweeting away, he let slip on some of the label's upcoming plans, including a potential movie.

"Working on a movie project in LA. Also helping to edit a photo book about all the people that work with us. It's amazing!... The kids I work with all over the world are the most inspiring ever! So a book is being done on them. Working title 'the men and women of mj,'" he tweeted.


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CQ First: Richard Nicoll for Topshop Spring 2010 collection

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We can't get enough of this year's Topshop designer collaborations. And Richard Nicoll's latest line for the retailer definitely goes straight on our wish list for Spring 2010. Marking his fifth range for Topshop, Nicoll's collection is awash in nude and pastel shades in '50s-inspired styles.

"It's for a girl's girl with a rebellious spirit who paints her bedroom a hot, not pretty, shade of pink," explained Nicholl. His new eight-piece range hits stores on 13th February, with prices starting at £32.

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Nathan Jenden exits Diane von Furstenberg

dianevonfurstenberg_nathanjenden.jpgThis coming fashion week season will mark Nathan Jenden's last at DVF. The British designer has announced he will leave Diane von Furstenberg to concentrate on his own fashion label, which he began in 2006.

"This show is really a celebration of Nathan and I, and of our collaboration," von Furstenberg told WWD. "It's sad because we are going apart, even though we are staying close, and exciting because he is going to do his thing and focus on it."

Jenden will be replaced by Yvan Mispelaere, who has worked on Phoebe Philo's design team at Chloé as well as Frida Giannini at Gucci.


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Colin Firth scoops an Oscar nomination for Tom Ford's 'A Single Man'

colinfirth_tomford_redcarpet.jpgIt is smiles all round at the Tom Ford camp today, with news that his début film A Single Man has earned Colin Firth his first-ever Academy Award nomination.

Firth has been nominated for best leading man for his performance as a gay university professor living in Sixties America. The film marked Ford's initiation as a movie director and scored Firth and Julianne Moore recent Golden Globe nominations.

Other Brits to be recognised with an Oscar nomination include Helen Mirren for best actress The Last Station and newcomer Carey Mulligan also for best actress in An Education.

Once again, we'll be covering all the red carpet action direct from the 82nd Academy Awards when it takes place on March 7th. In the meantime, check out a trailer for A Single Man after the jump...


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CQ First: Henry Holland for Levi's; Louise Gray for ASOS.com

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Two of our most talented young designers have collaborated with other brands on a couple of exciting new collections. First up, Henry Holland has continued his partnership with Levi's (pictured above, left) by launching a new range. Incorporating lots of brass buckles and straps, the 8-piece women's and men's range features denim jackets and tapered jeans.


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