Derek Lam

By Sadie The Good: The Bad: The Vena Cava designers, Sophie Buhai and Lisa Mayock, would like to see Michelle rock "this floor-length gown made out of silk and polyester twill in one of our signature prints." We say: with all due respect, we don't think the country's ready for quite that much change.

By Sadie Rumor has it that the as-yet-confirmed Madonna is being handsomely rewarded for the not-yet-confirmed Vuitton campaign. [New York Post] Alexander Wang on his CFDA award: "Four years ago I was reading about this award in my dorm room in a magazine." Well, he's only 24. [Style.com] "Founded b...

By Maria • Meanwhile, women in India are being trained as security guards to fulfill an increasing demand for female guards in retail shops, malls, and on the subway. • A new study has linked music taste to particular personality traits and found that metal fans are gentle, indie rock listeners lac...

By Anna N. Beauty: $1,065 (most expensive item: Derek Lam for Kiehl's travel kit, $225; least expensive item: Sunsilk Captivating Curls Scrunching Mousse, $3.69; average price: $43) Apparel: $761,928 (most expensive item: Michael Kors Furs coat, $15,000; least expensive: Bitten Sarah Jessi...

By jgerson Also, Yohji Yamamoto wants to teach China about Peace and improve relations though the country and his native Japan through his new Yohji Yamamoto Fund For Peace. This will mainly involve fashion shows. Of course. [WWD, sub req'd] Also China's on the warning list for counterfeiting shit. Oh...

By Dodai Fashion week stomps on! Yesterday's collections included Derek Lam, Tommy Hilfiger, Reem Acra, Calvin Klein, Bill Blass and Zac Posen. The day saw lots of tragically romantic dresses (Ophelias on opium) and lots of skinny, menswear-inspired suits for women (David Bowie). Derek Lam's c...