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Costume National

  1. backstage beauty lessons
    The One Beauty Item That Keeps Popping Up at Fashion MonthA new makeup-artist favorite.
  2. the cut portfolio
    The 50 Best Photos From Fashion Month The best behind-the-scenes images from New York to Paris.
  3. the cut portfolio
    Seen in Milan: Retro Glamour, Feathers, and Lots of CigarettesPlus, a private kiss after a show.
  4. guess that zoom shot
    Zoom Shot Pop Quiz: Scarf Prints, Chain Mail, and MoreThink you know the answers to today’s exam?
  5. the cut portfolio
    Seen at Milan Fashion Week: Italy’s Quiet Blur and Glowing LightsGo behind the scenes (and behind Karl Lagerfeld) in our first portfolio from Milan Fashion Week.
  6. trendlets
    The Best Boots for FallLet’s get some shoes.
  7. campaign trail
    New Fall 2012 Ads: Zimmer for Nicole MillerPlus, see Eliza Cummings for Costume National.
  8. beauty marks
    Louis Vuitton to Enter the Fragrance Business; Swallowable Perfume Is Reportedly in the WorksAlso, here’s Izabel Goulart looking gold-leafed.
  9. model tracker
    Karlie Kloss Is Paris Fashion Week’s Top Model19-year-old Kloss worked her lace-swathed bottom off this week.
  10. karl makes everything right
    Karl Lagerfeld to Design for Macy’sIn other news, the sky is green!
  11. model tracker
    Joan Smalls Is Paris Fashion Week’s Top ModelThe hardworking commercial veteran has finally arrived in the high-fashion world.
  12. paris fashion week
    New Spring Collections: Chloé, Emanuel Ungaro, Celine, and More!See runway photos, backstage, front row, and more!
  13. men’s fashion shows spring 2011
    Slideshow: The 21 Best Looks From Menswear 2011Top picks include Yamamoto, Westwood, Galliano, Burberry, and more.
  14. milan men’s fashion week spring 2011
    New From Milan Men’s Fashion Week: Burberry Prorsum and Costume NationalSee the complete collections (plus video!) in our comprehensive fashion-show galleries.
  15. model tracker
    Jac Is Paris Fashion Week’s Top ModelThe runways in Paris were filled with unexpected surprises and some very special appearances, but Jac came out on top.
  16. beauty marks
    Health-Care Bill Includes Taxing Cosmetic Surgeries; Zac Efron Reveals Hair SecretsPlus, a ‘Twilight’ star had to wear a wig after a bad bleaching experience.
  17. model tracker
    Freja Beha Is Paris Fashion Week’s Top ModelParis Fashion Week usually births an emerging runway star, but this season was overrun with the tried-and-true favorites.
  18. trends
    Fall Trends: The Boyfriend Jacket Is BackBigger, boxier, and sexier.
  19. trends
    Fall Trends: Pants Are So Last YearBoots up to there are the shoe to wear.
  20. three’s a trend
    Thigh-High Boots Convince Us Pants Are Out for 2009Thigh-high boots emerged as the hot shoe for fall, landing so far up the leg they doubled as leg warmers.
  21. three’s a trend
    Fall Is the Season of the Leather DaddyFrom Versace to Prada to Neil Barrett to Gianfranco Ferréhides went head-to-toe.
  22. trends
    Spring Colors Are to Dye ForDip dyes, tie-dyes, and ombre offer new ways to channel dainty, feminine colors without looking like an Easter egg.
  23. party lines
    Patti Smith on Oral Hygiene“I got her confused. I thought she was the one who was married to John McEnroe, but that’s another Patti Smith” — well, Patty Smyth.
  24. loose threads
    YSL Retrospective Skips New York; Jay Manuel Gets SuedAlso, Tom Ford has his eyes on Vegas, Bar Refaeli scores two huge campaigns, and Nina Garcia is rolling in it.
  25. loose threads
    Naomi Campbell to Play Softball in ‘Ugly Betty’ Season FinaleNaomi Campbell will play a batter in a softball game on the ‘Ugly Betty’ season finale, the economy is screwing over designer retailers, and mallercise is all the rage.
  26. body issues
    Stars Slim Down With Horse Pills and the ‘Idiot’ DietWhen celebrities tell magazines they became walking spaghetti strands by doing yoga and walking their dogs, they’re lying. In fact, they’re overexercising, starving themselves, smoking cigarettes, and taking drugs and prescription horse pills…
  27. three is a trend
    Pop Your CollarIf you’re not already up to your neck in fashion, this fall you will be — literally. Sculpted, architectural collars turned neutral-toned coats into loud, dramatic pieces. Maison Martin Margiela’s beige blazer featured a deep V, exposing a bare chest offset by square shoulders, while Stella McCartney’s collar offered a wraparound variation (which doubles as a wool scarf for ultimate winter protection). And at Costume National, the funnel carved into a long black coat delicately drew attention to the face of Mariacarla Boscono. For fall, bundling up means you’ve got to go big.
  28. first looks
    New From Paris: Givenchy’s Bling, Lacroix’s Mops, and Valentino sans Valentino• Givenchy showed some bling and interesting, sexy jackets. • The look at Christian Lacroix was ladies who lunch meets rock and roll meets … a black mop.
  29. 21 questions
    Model Gemma Ward Leaps Around and Gets Naked Name: Gemma Ward Age: 19 Job: Model-actress Neighborhood: East Village, but on the move … Who’s your favorite New Yorker, living or dead, real or fictional? Bob Dylan. What’s the best meal you’ve eaten in New York? I have had my fair share of four-hour lunches at La Bottega at the Maritime Hotel, but it’s a great hang and the margherita pizza is fantastic. In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? Drink coffee and read the paper while getting hair, makeup, and nails done, get undressed, get dressed, pose, leap, laugh, get undressed, eat lunch, touch-ups, get dressed, get undressed, get dressed. etc. etc. etc.