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It's All About Statement Dresses at the Whitney Art Party

The Whitney Museum's annual Art Party in NYC always attracts the crème de la crème of the fashion world — case in point: this style set from last night's festivities.

The Whitney Museum's annual Art Party in NYC always attracts the crème de la crème of the fashion world — case in point: this style set from last night's festivities. Olivia Wilde and Lake Bell coordinated in their green printed dresses, though Olivia's Max Mara number was flowy and Lake opted for something more formfitting. Olivia added a chunky gold-and-black House of Lavande Vintage necklace, Iwona Ludyga drop earrings, and Stuart Weitzman black strappy sandals, while Lake carried a simple black clutch and wore black slingback booties. Jourdan Dunn took a different approach entirely, stepping out in a fashion-forward white Alexander Wang dress from the designer's Spring 2013 line and matching white platform pumps. All three ladies went with statement dresses, but which one gets your vote?

From Concept to Reality: Striking Sketches of Beyoncé's Designer Tour Costumes

Megawatt divas were turning to high-end fashion houses for their tour wardrobes long before Beyoncé's Mrs. Carter Show.

Megawatt divas were turning to high-end fashion houses for their tour wardrobes long before Beyoncé's Mrs. Carter Show. But the singer, who embarked on her latest international tour yesterday, has so far worked with not just one brand, but three.

Pucci's Peter Dundas made at least six costumes for the singer, calling her "a true icon," and adding that "doing the costumes for her show was a privilege for me and for Emilio Pucci." Stuart Weitzman created shoes for her to dance in. Both brands released sketches of their custom creations, and Dsquared2's Dean and Dan Caten announced that they were happy to create a piece for her tour wardrobe, too.

A look at the designer's sketches of Beyoncé's onstage gear, here in the gallery.

Liberty Ross's Edit and Allison Williams's Punk Move

Liberty Ross covers this week's installment of The Edit.

  • Liberty Ross covers this week's installment of The Edit. [Net-A-Porter]

  • Opening Ceremony has teamed up with upcoming film Spring Breakers on a capsule collection of beach-ready wears, which will hit stores and online on March 22 — the same day the movie opens in theaters. [The Huffington Post]

  • Allison Williams is ready for the Met Ball: "The theme is punk . . . I've been looking through Sex Pistols photography," she said. "I'm really excited to commit to the theme." [T Magazine]

  • Zaha Hadid has been commissioned to redesign Stuart Weitzman's Milan flagship. [Styleite]

  • Anna Wintour was spotted having dinner with Michael Kors at Da Silvano. [Page Six]

  • Marni's new perfume now has its own website. [Marni Fragrance]

7 New Ways to Wear Your Black Pencil Skirt

A black pencil skirt is arguably one of the most versatile items in any lady's closet, and accordingly, should be a mandatory part of any style arsenal.

A black pencil skirt is arguably one of the most versatile items in any lady's closet, and accordingly, should be a mandatory part of any style arsenal. It may have started as an office essential, but that doesn't mean this knee-length sheath is strictly business. Don't believe us? Watch as we put this basic to the test and style it out seven different ways — from work presentations to date-night and Sunday strolling, you'll be covered every day of the week.

Paris's New Couturiers, Prada's Big Stars, and the British Fashion Council's 2013 Nominees

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.


All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Maison Martin Margiela and Alexis Mabille are the newest fashion houses to be awarded official haute couture status. [Style.com]

  • Roksanda Ilincic, Mary Katrantzou, Nicholas Kirkwood, Peter Pilotto, and Emilia Wickstead are the 2013 British Fashion Council/Vogue Fashion Fund nominees. [Fashion Etc]

  • Holiday shopping procrastinators, you are not alone. A recent SOASTA study revealed that about 54% of Americans will do their Christmas shopping between now and the 25th. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • According to Philip Treacy, there's nothing more British than an outrageous hat. "I make hats for very conservative English women who think that my hats are normal. I like being a hat designer in England because it’s part of the culture." [AnotherMag]

  • The next big collaboration: A.P.C. and Kanye West? [Complex]

  • Donna Karan's new Facebook App lets users try their hand at celebrity styling. [WWD]

  • Kate Moss proves what a pro she is in a behind-the-scenes video from Stuart Weitzman's Spring campaign, shot by Mario Testino. [People Style Watch]

  • In other ad news, Prada has tapped Hollywood actors Benicio Del Toro, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Harvey Keitel, and Dane DeHaan to star in its Spring 2013 mens campaign. [Telegraph]

  • Vice has acquired i-D Magazine with big plans to revamp the magazine's website. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Louis Vuitton has a new CEO. Starting tomorrow the CEO of Bulgari, Michael Burke, will take the top job at Vuitton. [Fashion Etc]

  • Victoria Beckham will launch ecommerce next Spring. [Vogue UK]

  • Attention Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl may be over but the style will live on. Designer Eric Daman says that it was industry fixtures like Kate Moss and Anna Wintour who inspired Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf's signature looks. [Teen Vogue]

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  • Nicole Scherzinger's London Look: Fur-Panel Coat & Black Fedora

    Nicole Scherzinger worked a rich navy-and-black combo with suede fold-over Stuart Weitzman boots while shopping with a friend in London.

    Nicole Scherzinger worked a rich navy-and-black combo with suede fold-over Stuart Weitzman boots while shopping with a friend in London. The brunette stunner cinched a plush fur-panel navy coat over black skinny jeans and a basic white top, then upped the glam factor with a two-tone wide-brimmed fedora. Re-create this cool-girl combo with her exact boots, a fur-trim coat, black denim, and street-chic fedora for a lunch date with friends or swap the coat and denim for this Tahari fur-trim vest ($128) and a long-sleeve black dress for a feminine take on Nicole's badass London look.


    Grace Coddington's Sketches, Karl and Kanye's Lunch, and Courtney Love's Label

    Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



    Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

    • Grace Coddington's new autobiography doesn't just reveal facts about her life; it also exposes a hidden talent for illustration. A few of her hand-drawn and often comical images will be included in Grace: A Memoir when it goes on sale Nov. 20. [Vogue]

    • Karl Lagerfeld and Kanye West reportedly had lunch together at New York's Mercer Hotel this week, where they appeared to be discussing the business of fashion. "They were in a deep conversation, then later appeared to be getting devices out to discuss design ideas," a source said. [Page Six]

    • Valerie Steele will interview Donna Karan about her life and career in fashion on Saturday during the Designers and Books Fair in New York City. The event, which brings together the design, literary, and architecture communities, will be held at the Fashion Institute of Technology. [Designers & Books]

    • Courtney Love has unveiled the first designs for her new clothing line, Never the Bride. "This is the stuff that I would wear if I was young enough to not look like Bette Davis in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane," Love explained. [Vogue UK]

    • Stuart Weitzman today released the full version of its short film Walking After Midnight, starring Petra Nemcova and directed by James Franco, after a month of unveiling previews of it online. [YouTube]

    Exclusive: Watch Petra Nemcova in James Franco's Walking After Midnight

    Stuart Weitzman's new short film Walking After Midnight packs a lot of cool.
    Petra Nemcova in Stuart Weitzman Film by James Franco

    Stuart Weitzman's new short film Walking After Midnight packs a lot of cool. It stars supermodel Petra Nemcova, was directed by James Franco, and was styled by Anya Ziourova — one of the most talented fashion editors working today.

    Ziourova told us that styling this video was "a piece of delicious cake," even if it was a minor challenge to create outfits that look good in a variety of settings. "You have to make sure that the clothes sit well from every angle, which isn't always the case in print," she said.

    As for Franco, he mostly sat back and let Ziourova do her job. "James didn't get involved much," she said. "He trusted letting me create looks."

    And from the way this video turned out, we'd say that was a good decision. Take a look at the episode from the film below and click through the gallery to see exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from the production. The first two vignettes are on Weitzman's Facebook page, and the fourth video will premiere online next Wednesday.

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    Brooklyn Decker, Chloe Moretz, and More Show Off Their Designing Chops For Stuart Weitzman

    Stuart Weitzman just launched its latest Young Hollywood Cares collection, a line of limited-edition shoes designed by some of the hottest starlets on the scene.
    Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Shoe Collection 2012

    Stuart Weitzman just launched its latest Young Hollywood Cares collection, a line of limited-edition shoes designed by some of the hottest starlets on the scene. This year, the brand tapped Brooklyn Decker, Chloe Moretz, Nikki Reed, AnnaSophia Robb, and Julianne Hough to create their perfect shoes and we can't help but to notice the striking resemblance between the designs and their own personal style profile. Case in point: we can easily picture Brooklyn Decker donning the metal-capped boots she created with one of her cute printed minis and Chloe in her cute tomboy oxfords. See and shop the collection — which benefits Dr. Marsha Moses’s pioneering research in ovarian cancer — in the slideshow now. Which pair falls in line with your style M.O.?

    Shop Rachel McAdams's Jimmy Choo Bag + Stuart Weitzman Espadrilles

    Rachel McAdams was spotted wearing a classic navy-and-red dress striped while strolling the streets of Beverly Hills, but it was her luxe accessories that really kicked up her outfit a few notches.

    Rachel McAdams was spotted wearing a classic navy-and-red dress striped while strolling the streets of Beverly Hills, but it was her luxe accessories that really kicked up her outfit a few notches. The actress carried this Jimmy Choo Rhea bag ($1,195) on her arm and wore these Stuart Weitzman espadrilles ($244, originally $365) to fancy her feet. Aviator sunglasses shielded her eyes from the sunny day. Score Rachel's exact bag and shoes now to elevate your closet classics, too.