Archive for December 19th, 2008

Major Party Foul

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A movie ad like this really makes you feel for an actress, especially an actress as hilarious as Isla Fisher, who pretty much stole all her scenes with Vince Vaughn in “Wedding Crashers.” Not only is the timing of a movie about shopaholism incredibly unfortunate, but the ad itself looks like nothing more than a rip-off of a red-carpet spread in Us. On the bright side, maybe she will start hijacking the runways with Bruno!

Recessionista Poseurs

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“Hollywood Recessionista” — it’s not just an oxymoron! It’s a fallacy! ‘Cause it’s not like Britney, Lindsay and Sienna are actually pounding the pavement looking for deals. That’s the stylist’s job. And when you factor in the stylist’s commission, plus the overhead of her assistants, a budget-conscious brand is suddenly much pricier. ‘Cause, you know, stars are not like us at all.

Deep Throat Dead

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Remember learning about Deep Throat in your high-school history class? And being so fascinated by the amazing mystery and secrecy of it all? I can’t help but think how cool it would have been if Mark Felt had taken his identity to the grave. But, ah, the lure of those 15 minutes …

Read the obit here. [NYT]

Friday Funhouse: Everybody’s Wigging Out

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The New York Daily News proves it’s the most retarded thing in town, claiming that pixie cuts kill your attraction factor. Hello Halle Berry at her hottest!

Best campaign news ever! Pamela Anderson and Vivienne Westwood and Westwood’s husband will all appear in the next VW campaign. If this doesn’t give you hope for the state of fashion, nothing will. [The Cut]

I hate the new Jezebel design! White space is a good thing, Nick Denton. But I’m really hearting Jossip’s new look. White space is a good thing, David Hauslaib!

Despicable: Matthew Barney Facebook-
divorced Bjork. And yet! A major macho hottie is back on the market. [Gawker]

I know These Economic Times had to bring change but this is ridiculous: Bill Blass is shutting down. [On the Runway]

Nick Knight uncovers the mystery of where to wear Martin Margiela’s “wig coat”: a peep show starring you! [ShowStudio]

Who knew Karl Lagerfeld was capable of being hopelessly behind the times? The ever-forward-looking svengali is the owner of three Hummers. [The Cut]

Best idea ever: The Cut urges Urban Outfitters to knock off a canvas bag featuring a nude Carla Bruni, over which the extremely open First Lady of France is suing the offending French mini-chain.

Kanye West wants to be a fashion intern. Aren’t there labor laws against that?

Attention, maniacs! It’s not too late to do something about Dubya. The so-called Conscience Rule, allowing health-care providers to deny women access to birth control based on personal belief, is getting a big last-minute push. Help! [Broadsheet]

Some singer named Chris Dane Owens has created the best music video of the year, says Sasha Frere-Jones — and The New Yorker critic is right, even if I haven’t seen any others in, oh, a decade. It’s like “Neverending Story” set to Spandau Ballet. [The New Yorker]