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Thursday, May 19, 2011

David Beckham Takes His Shot

Brand it like Beckham.

That’s what David Beckham and his business partner, Simon Fuller, are gearing up to accomplish this year with the launch of a men’s bodywear line, a new...

Rosario vs. Naomi: Who Has Sexier Legs?

Rosario Dawson gave modeling a try with a trip down the catwalk for Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief fundraiser show in Cannes. We were wildly impressed with her legs, which were rivaled only by Naomi Campbell's endless legs. Both wore dresses with thigh-high slits, which is a recurring theme in evening gowns these days. In your opinion, who has sexier legs, Rosario or Naomi?

Cannes Fashion Heats Up

Much of Hollywood has been transported to France for the film festival. From Rachel McAdams and Penelope Cruz to Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker, see the stars strut their latest styles.

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Oprah Winfrey to interview Ralph Lauren

 In one of the last ever editions of the Oprah Winfrey Show, the television show host takes a tour of the 71-year-old designer's estate in Telluride, Colorado, as part of an hour-long special - the first time camera crews have been allowed inside Ralph Lauren's ranch.

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Fall 2011 Trend: Male Order

From chunky overcoats to sleek suits and stark shirts, the work uniform is getting a revamp for fall. Designers are borrowing from the men’s classics, reshaping them for women, adding volume

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Celebrity Trend: The Long and Short of It

Long-sleeve tops with short flared skirts make for very charming cocktail dresses.

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Specialty Margins Swell in Qtr

 Three specialty chains — Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Limited Brands Inc. and Chico’s FAS Inc. — reported improved bottom-line results Wednesday as higher sales were supported by...

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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Bridget Foley's Diary: Pull Up a Chair

Sean John and I share a certain aesthetic. Yes, that Sean John. I learned that on Tuesday while perusing the aisles of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Javits Center, which I hit...

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As Milestone Nears, CFDA Plots Growth

 NEW YORK — In the past two years, Diane von Furstenberg introduced a new tradition to the CFDA Awards. As president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, she has taken...

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Why women look up to find love

Tall men attract the ladies because they remind them of our violent ape-like ancestors, according to a new theory.

A study shows men hit harder when they stand on two legs than when they kneel down, and when directing punches downwards.

This might explain why early humans began walking upright, and also why women prefer tall men, say US researchers.

Professor David Carrier, from the University of Utah, said: "The results of this study are consistent with the hypothesis that our ancestors adopted bipedal posture so that males would be better at beating and killing each other when competing for females.

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