For his haute couture show in Paris, designer Jean Paul Gaultier used former model Ines de La Fressange, who is 51 (and looks fabulous for any age.) In an interview ... Read More

As much fun as it is to dream about being a fashion designer, the reality of starting your own line (especially in this economic climate) is chilling. Forget about start-up ... Read More

Instead of randomly buying sale stuff or opting for only cheap basics, I try to look for one or two great novelty items to spice up my wardrobe. Although novelty ... Read More

From Kate Winslet's impeccable blue Narciso Rodriguez dress to Christina Applegate's sexy green Emanuel Ungaro gown , the SAG red carpet was filled with dresses in vivid shades of red, ... Read More

While Michelle Obama and Jill Biden each created their own fashion buzz during the inauguration, consumers are going nuts for Aretha Franklin's magnificent bow hat. Created by Luke Song, Mr. ... Read More

With the exception of J. Crew, First Lady Michelle Obama loves labels with tricky names. For example, the lemongrass wool lace dress she wore on inauguration day was designed by ... Read More

Can you imagine dancing into the wee hours of the morning -- under the watchful of armchair fashion police everywhere -- only to come home to (of all things) a ... Read More

"Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!" shouted my 6-year-old daughter as she caught a glimpse of Sasha and Malia Obama's inauguration day looks. Both of the girls were dressed in Crewcuts, J. Crew's ... Read More

From Michelle Obama's creamy one-shoulder gown to Jill Biden's short dress and tall boots, there was a wide sampling of what our statesmen's wives wear for historic events. So pick ... Read More

In another nod to red, Jill Biden chose a strapless red Reem Acra gown -- with a ruched bodice and soft, full skirt -- for her inaugural gown. I love ... Read More

The designer of the most coveted design gig in recent history? A 26-year-old designer named Jason Wu. He has dressed Michelle Obama before: the raw silk dress she wore for ... Read More

The dress of the decade is finally revealed and it's a winter white confection by young designer Jason Wu. The one-shoulder chiffon dress is embellished with feminine appliques (saw lots ... Read More

Although Michelle Obama stole the spotlight, veep wife Jill Biden certainly tried to make her mark on this historic day by wearing a bright red Fluerette coat, short menswear plaid ... Read More

Wow. At first look I thought this golden dress and coat was merely brocade, but a closer look reveals a white lining so it appears to be an eyelet lace. ... Read More

WWD.com reports that Michelle Obama will wear an Isabel Toledo design today for Barack Obama's swearing in ceremony. This will be the second Cuban-born American designer that the new First ... Read More

We haven't seen Michelle Obama in many suits; she prefers dresses. But on January 18 for the "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration At The Lincoln Memorial" Michelle Obama ... Read More

Is that a funnel neck or a cowl? Why blue and purple together? Should I really be thinking about this while her history-making husband is offering his message of hope ... Read More

Will the new First Lady choose an American designer or will Michelle Obama select a dress from a European house? Will she wear something classically elegant (Oscar de la ... Read More

Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan and other major designers have created pieces especially for the inauguration. Tory Burch and DVF each did a canvas tote ($70) with their ... Read More

Love the red carpet styles of Angelina, JLo and Salma? We've got lookalike dresses with all of the style, none of the designer price tags, like this short gold dress ... Read More

One of the really fun parts of my job here at About.com is that I get called on by other media to comment on just about everything involving fashion, including ... Read More

From Maggie Gyllenhaal's fabulous (and risky) leopard-print, one-shoulder gown to Jennifer Lopez' over-the-top gold dress, the Golden Globes red carpet was filled with a wide variety of great styles. Mermaid ... Read More

As the fashion world anxiously waits for Michelle Obama's inaugural ball gown to be revealed, retailer White House Black Market is putting up 4 gowns for a charity auction in ... Read More

Gold, platforms and a wide mix of styles (tuxes! florals! structured!) came down the People's Choice Awards red carpet. Kate Hudson opted for a slit teal Gucci gown that fit ... Read More

The "Bride Wars" girls may be dressed in bride-and-groom outfits to promote the movie, but Anne Hathaway's sleek tux and Kate Hudson's geometric mermaid gown are also part of 2 ... Read More

I've heard lots of theories about why women like to wear black -- from the fact that it's slimming to the fact that it echoes the current depressing economic climate ... Read More

Add a shot of yellow (spring's "It" color) to cheer up your wardrobe or try a statement necklace for a bold look: both of these fresh spring inspirations come from ... Read More