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Jill Kargman's 'Rocking' Bash for Her Latest Novel

Melissa Berkelhammer | Posted 05.29.2012

Read More: Marisa Noel Brown, Simon Doonan, Trent Reznor, Lizzie Tisch, The Rock Star in Seat 3A, Jill Kargman, Dori Cooperman, Valentino, Joss and Main, Aviva Drescher, Nine Inch Nails, Julie Macklowe, Lavo, New York News

Jill Kargman's latest effort, The Rock Star in Seat 3A is an adventure and romance made all the more enjoyable by her signature wit and sharp ear for dialogue.

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Hugh Dancy Hits the Spot: Hysteria

Regina Weinreich | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Zadie Smith, Hugh Dancy, Tanya Wexler, Angela Lansbury, Rupert Everett, Phillip Bloch, Felicity Jones, Hysteria, Giancarlo Giammetti, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Barker, Mamie Gummer, Nina Arianda, Valentino, Peggy Siegal, Jimmyjane, Entertainment News

The new movie Hysteria answers an age old question, what do women want most?

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PHOTOS: Happy Birthday, Valentino!

Style | Rebecca Adams | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Valentino 2012, Video, Valentino Red Carpet, Celebrities Valentino, Valentino 80th Birthday, Valentino, Valentino Age, Designers, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Birthday, Slideexpand, Slidepollajax, Style News

Happy birthday, Valentino! The Italian fashion designer turns 80 today, proving that retirement doesn't have to mean staying at home watching dayti...

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PHOTOS: Eclectic Group Of Celebs Fete Valentino

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick & Jessica Misener | Posted 03.28.2012

Read More: Valentino Party, Valentino, Valentino Flagship, Valentino Rodeo Drive Party, Slidepollajax, Valentino Rodeo Drive, Valentino Store Opening, Kim Kardashian Valentino, Style News

Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chirui and Pierpaolo Piccioli celebrated 50 years of the brand this year (mazel tov!), and in honor, the Val...

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Liu Bolin, The Disappearing Artist

Posted 02.16.2012

Read More: Jean Paul Gaultier, Eli Klein Fine Art, Invisible Man, Eli Klein, Liu Bolin, Invisible Man Photography, Valentino, Chinese Government, Chinese Art, Missoni, Arts News

Where's Waldo is for amateurs; now it's all about Where's Liu. Liu Bolin is quite the chameleon. Whether standing in front of a grocery store aisl...

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PHOTOS: How To Eat Your Way Through LA This Week

Zagat | Posted 03.10.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, LA Restaurants, Valentino, Upstairs 2, Fleming's Steakhouse, Nic's, Suzanne Tracht, Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show, Los Angeles News

Oenophiles should find much happiness at the four-coursers offered at Upstairs 2, above the Wine House, where each week a different wine region is featured.

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Fashion Is the New Art: NEW? How Very Dare You!

Malcolm Harris | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Marc Jacobs, Hermes, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Damien Hirst, Azzedine Alaia, Olsen Twins, Amy Winehouse, Catherine Tate, Video, Style News

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PHOTOS: Stars & Socials Fete Valentino's Virtual Museum

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Designers, Valentino, Video, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Virtual Museum Gala, Valentino Virtual Museum, Style News

When Valentino retired in January 2008, the fashion world celebrated with a runway extravaganza, parties galore and a documentary, "The Last Emperor,"...

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Anne Hathaway: Valentino's Godmother?

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 12.08.2011

Read More: Designers, Anne Hathaway Valentino Virtual Museum, Valentino, Video, Valentino Virtual Museum, Anne Hathaway, Anne Hathaway Valentino, Style News

She just got engaged, but is Anne Hathaway already a godmother? Sort of. The star and fashion darling made a special trip to the Museum of Modern A...

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Molto Valentino: Meet the Creative Directors

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 01.21.2012

Read More: New Creative Directors, Haute Couture, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Rome, Valentino, Slidepollajax, Slidefreestyle, Style News

Rome is a myth, like Valentino -- our past as accessories designers has always given us the desire to create iconic, timeless objects that can also be used in a contemporary way -- beauty and dreams are part of our history as well as Rome's.

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Annenberg Center Presents Astonishing "Theatre in Fashion" Show in Beverly Hills

Jay Weston | Posted 01.08.2012

Read More: Gigli, Versace, Annenberg, Valentino, Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, Costumes, Il Teatro Alla Moda, Opera, La Around Town, Los Angeles News

A stunning exhibition of theatrical costumes from Italy's world-famous haute couture designers, it reflects their passion for opera, dance and theatre.

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Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 12.10.2011

Read More: Lilli Ann, Bonnie Cashin, Donald Brooks, Christian Dior, Style, Vintage Clothing, Larry Vrba, Hermes, Slidepollajax, Vintage Shopping, Juliana, Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, Givenchy, Chanel, Ungaro, Enid Collins, Style News

Today's selections include pieces by Hermes, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Givenchy, and Chanel. Be sure to check out the lovely silk embroidered 1950s Estelle Parker cardigan sweater and the magnificent 1950s red chiffon evening gown.

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Bella Donna! Italian Photo Exhibit Gives Insight Into Post War Italian Film Industry

Cator Sparks | Posted 11.07.2011

Read More: 1stdibs.Com, Luchino-Visconti, Sophia Loren. Carlos Ponti, Michelle Violy Harper, Valentino, John Phillips, Andrea Cairone, Juliana Cairone, Arts News

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Valentino Heading To Broadway?

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 11.02.2011

Read More: Style News, Valentino, Designers, La Repubblica, Valentino Musical, Style News

We don't know Italian, but luckily several fashion folks who do have translated bits and pieces from an interview in Italy's La Repubblica with legend...

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PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston Keeps It Classy In Valentino

The Huffington Post | Hilary Moss | Posted 01.29.2012

Read More: Slideadbigshot, Video, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston Valentino, Jennifer Aniston Horrible Bosses, Valentino, Poll, Celebrity Style, Jennifer Aniston Style, Style News

Our general attitude about Jennifer Aniston's red carpet appearances is: this again? What sort of strapless and/or little black, possibly drapey, godd...

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Anne Hathaway, Natalia Vodianova & Daphne Guinness Dress Up For The White Fairy Tale Love Ball (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 09.06.2011

Read More: Valentino, Natalia Vodianova Style, White Fairy Tale Love Ball, Anne Hathaway, Natalia Vodianova, Daphne Guinness, Fashion, Slideadbigshot, Style News

The invitations called for white and silver gowns, but the host of Wednesday night's White Fairy Tale Love Ball in Crespieres, France, chose vibrant r...

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VALENTINO EXPLOSION: Karen Elson, Carey Mulligan, Gummer Girls & More

The Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 08.14.2011

Read More: Carey Mulligan, NY Around Town, Valentino, Lincoln Center Institute, Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer, Zoe Kazan, Karen Elson, Style News

Karen Elson may have thrown herself a divorce party, but the model and singer made no mention of her recent split with Jack White Monday night at the ...

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PHOTOS: Soft Shell Crab Pops Up In LA

| Lien Ta | Posted 08.10.2011

Read More: wp24, Father's Office, Soft-Shelled-Crab, Valentino, LA Restaurants, The-Spice-Table, Jar, The Curious Palate, The Hungry Cat, Son of a Gun, Los Angeles News

To eat soft shell crab in Los Angeles restaurants is a wiggly battle. It might appear on a menu for a night and disappear the next. (Note: Always list...

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PHOTOS: Did Valentino Play It Too Safe?

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Valentino Fall Winter 2011, Slidepollajax, Valentino, Paris Fashion Week, Fashion Week, Style News

Paris Fashion Week might have ended on Thursday, but we're still catching up on what came down the runway. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo...

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No Credit Cards Accepted Here -- Wise Move!

Betsy Perry | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: NY Restaurants, Valentino, Saul Steinberg, Ralph Lauren, Settemezzo, Business News

I don't know what dinner at Sette Mezzo costs because my friend George obviously gets a bill sent home monthly. But one would never know from this restaurant that we've fallen on hard times — or is it possible they're eating out of nervousness?

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Jessica Alba Or Anne Hathaway: Who Wore It Better? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Poll, Jessica Alba, Valentino, Celebrity Style, Anne Hathaway, Style News

Jessica Alba stepped out to the premiere of "Little Fockers" in N.Y.C. on Wednesday night in a '60s-inspired, strapless, fringe-covered frock by Valen...

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Valentino For Gap: Military Meets Ruffles (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Valentino for Gap, Valentino, Gap, Fashion, Slidepollajax, Style News

Move over, Lanvin Hearts H&M! Another designer collection has hit shelves: Valentino for Gap. The collection will only be available at selected st...

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Valentino Really Liked The Valentino Spring/Summer 2011 Show (PHOTOS, POLL)

The Huffington Post | Nathalie Michelle Gorman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Valentino, Paris Fashion Week, Slidepollajax, Fashion Week, Valentino Spring/Summer 2011, Style News

Valentino Garavani sat front and center as Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli showed their collection for the house he founded and from which...

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PHOTOS: Report From Paris Fashion Week

Alex Geana | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Paris, Dior, H&M, Barbara Bui, Paris Fashion Week, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Place Vendome, Comme De Garcon, Valentino, Slidepollajax, Fashion Week, East Village, Style News

I'm writing this post in the Place Vendome, sitting on top of a parking garage.

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Weekly eBay Roundup of Vintage Clothing Finds

Mary Kincaid | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ebay, Vintage Jewelry, St. John, Vintage Clothing, Zuburbia, Coat, Valentino, Oscar De La Renta, Cape, Dior, Hattie Carnegie, Vintage, Style, Christian Dior, Leather, Gucci, Fashion, Lanvin, Norma Kamali, Dress, Style News

This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing caught my discerning eye because of their uniqueness, contemporary feel and highly collectible nature.

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