Boobs are bigger these days. The average American woman’s cup size is a 36DD; ten years ago, it was a 36C. Whatever the cause — obesity, plastic surgery, Oprah’s Bra Fit Interventions — the boob bulge means that plus-size lingerie should be a lucrative market. Yet options above 38DD are still [....rest of the story....]...

Liz Cherk of the blog Late Afternoon is inspired by the muted color palette of Chloé’s spring collection. For our Reader Look Book, she submitted a photo of herself wearing a peach blouse, khaki trousers, nude shoes, and a brown handbag with gold hardware. She accessorized with chunky silver bangles. Which label do you mimic most? Show ...

The First Lady attended the signing of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act at the White House this morning wearing a blue, white, and black printed dress by Zero + Maria Cornejo. The last time we saw her in this dress was September of last year, only she accessorized with a flashier belt back then. See the full look in the ...

At a press conference this morning announcing a partnership to sell Sean John exclusively at Macy’s (outside of Sean John stores), Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren revealed that Anna Wintour would return to Macy’s for Fashion’s Night Out this year. “Anna and I had breakfast last Thursday and we talked about this very subject...

Jefferson Hack, founder and editorial director of Dazed Group, says that Dazed & Confused plans to launch a series of satellite blogs in the fall. Of new media, he says: “The old media model is a frozen moment in time; a monthly magazine, a seasonal trend — it’s over. Digital culture is a constant stream. Either you adapt to ...

What do models want to be when they grow up? Toni Garrn: “I wanted to be a cashier at a grocery shop.” Kasia Struss: “I wanted to have my own grocery store.” Sigrid Agren is a little more dangerous: “When I was little, I wanted to be a volcanologist because there is a volcano [....rest of the story....]...

The First Lady attended the Annual National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., today wearing gray pants and a matching gray top. She accessorized with a very large and colorful pin. See the full look in the Michelle Obama Look Book. Read more posts by Sharon Clott Filed Under: mobama watch, ...

Narciso Rodriguez and Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles are teaming up to teach a class at the Learning Annex on May 13. The duo will offer tips on breaking into magazines, becoming a designer, and fashion writing during the two-hour session, and registration for the $45 seminar is still open. This one may prove slightly more useful than t...

Designers showcased their newest bridal creations this month during Bridal Market. Monique Lhuillier showed off sleeves, Kenneth Pool tried embellishments, and Kelima K added delicate flowers to simple silhouettes. See these and more in our latest runway slideshows. Click “view full screen” to see them up close. Monique Lhuillier ...

Thierry Mugler, 61, on why he quit fashion: “The reason I quit fashion was that I had had enough of spending my time always being on my knees, making other people look amazing and fabulous. I used fashion to express myself as much as I could. But at some point, it was not enough.” [NYT] Read more posts by Sharon Clott Filed Under: ...

Last night, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman attended Chopard’s 150th-anniversary party in New York wearing a drop-waist dress with a lace overlay and tiered lower half. She is almost six months pregnant. Do you like her maternity dress? Read more posts by Sharon Clott Filed Under: ...

Michael Bastian wants to launch womenswear. “I would really like to explore who the girl in my guy’s life is. I don’t want her to be his little sister — she ain’t going to be wearing khakis,” the CFDA-nominated menswear designer said. He has nothing against khakis, though, since his current spring collection fo...

Karl Lagerfeld will be in New York City on September 10, the same day as Fashion’s Night Out, to receive an award. The Couture Council of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology will honor the designer with the Fashion Visionary Award at a benefit luncheon. Valerie Steele, director of the Museum at F.I.T., said the panel of judges ...

Kelly Cutrone, People’s Revolution owner and star of Bravo’s Kell on Earth, has more advice for those aspiring to break into the fashion industry, beyond her book If You Have to Cry, Go Outside … and Other Things Your Mother Never Told You: “Do not Facebook the owner of a fashion agency asking for a job. I’ve said thi...

The return of bell-bottoms and flare pants is on the horizon for women, allowing ankles to breathe once again. But, for men, there is no sign of loosening pants. Calvin Klein global creative director Kevin Carrigan says men want them. “Men are really comfortable with a slim silhouette now,” he told WWD at the showing of the fall collec...

This is what Reebok thinks Helena Christensen should wear to work out. Nothing but kicks! The 41-year-old model stars in the new campaign for Reebok’s EasyTone trainers, which promise to tone your legs while you walk, wearing just the sneakers. In the photograph, she’s also either attempting a set of wall push-ups or to climb a drop-do...

The market for couture has shifted. Whereas in the past American socialites would buy couture dresses and parade them around town promoting the label, that’s just not the customer anymore. Pre-fall! Resort! Daywear! That’s what American women are buying, according to a new report by The Wall Street Journal. Everyone looks so casual. Os...

Gina Brooke is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the business, thanks to her celebrity clients — Madonna, Britney Spears, Anne Hathaway — and her business sense. Five years ago she became Shu Uemura’s artistic director and is credited with single-handedly revamping the lash business for the L’Oréal-owned compa...

Madonna and her daughter, 13-year-old Lourdes Leon, attended the Bent On Learning event in New York last night. The singer dressed in all black, while Lourdes wore ripped hose, lace-up boots, a printed dress, and a leather jacket. How do you feel about Lourdes’s ripped legwear? Read more posts by Sharon Clott Filed Under: look of the day, ...

The First Lady attended the funeral services for civil-rights leader Dorothy Height at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., this morning wearing a black dress, cropped cardigan, black clutch, and patent shoes. Her hair looked absolutely voluminous. See the full look in the Michelle Obama Look Book. Read more posts by Sharon Clott Filed Unde...

New York is in for an all-new Fashion Week come September. The event has a new location (Lincoln Center) and a new chief planner (ex-Vogue staffer Stephanie Winston Wolkoff), but more importantly, the spirit of inclusiveness. “I want to welcome you to a whole new era, and we’re starting here today,” said CFDA president Diane Von ...

With wedding season upon us, designers showcased their newest bridal creations over the past few weeks during Bridal Market. So, while this summer’s brides may already have their dresses picked out, next year’s gown lineup is ready for viewing — and nothing livens up a boring day like looking at wedding dresses, whether you need ...