2012 Oscars Best Dressed

Oscars 2012: The Best Dressed

Angelina Jolie wears an Atelier Versace dress, 
custom Salvatore Ferragamo pumps, and Neil Lane jewelry.

Jessica Chastain wears an Alexander McQueen dress, 

and Harry Winston jewelry.

Emma Stone wears a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress, 

and Fred Leighton jewelry and clutch.

Gwyneth Paltrow wears a Tom Ford dress and cape, 

and Anna Hu jewelry.

Rooney Mara wears Givenchy gown, and Fred Leighton jewelry.

Shailene Woodley wears a Valentino Couture dress, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, and Harry Winston jewelry.

Jennifer Lopez wears a Zuhair Murad dress, Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. 

Penélope Cruz wears an Armani Prive gown, and Chopard jewelry.

Milla Jovovich wears an Elie Saab dress, Jacob & Co. jewelry, and Edie Parker clutch.

Livia Firth wears a Valentino gown.

Kate Mara wears a Jack Guisso Couture gown, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Brian Atwood shoes.

Louise Roe wears a Black Halo dress.

Leslie Mann, with husband Judd Apatow, wears a Roberto Cavalli dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, Brian Atwood shoes, and Judith Leiber clutch.

Li Bingbing wears a Georges Chakra gown, Lana Marks clutch and Cindy Chao pave diamond earrings and cuff.

Lanvin F/W 2012 + 10th Anniversary party

Lanvin Fall/Winter 2012

Though there are still a few days left in PFW, Alber Elbaz’s lively Lanvin 10th Anniversary may have been the week’s coup de grâce. With A-Listers in the audience and a slew of runway divas on his catwalk Alber threw what could go down as the event of the season. Frosted birthday cakes, glittering chandeliers, a live performance by Pink Martini and of course a collection full of the sensual shapes that made him a favorite of industry insiders, luxury buyers and real women alike.

The mix of body conscious pieces played like a remixed version of Elbaz’ key ideas. You had the bold shots of color, the nipped waists accentuated with curved peplums, voluminous coats, metallic brocade, rich hued furs and so many other delights to marvel at. We may know what to expect from Lanvin, but we’re never bored with it. The consistency of vision and uncompromising quality are part of the allure. In the musical chairs world of fashion, where designers shuffle in and out of luxury houses day after day, many talents have trouble finding their footing. Elbaz has not only defined the look of his house, he’s enriched it; here’s to 10 more incredible years.

Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Pat McGrath

Photos: Dirk Alexander
Text: Janelle Okwodu

Franca Sozzani Defends Vogue Italia Haute Mess

BITS AND BAUBLES

Franca Sozzani Defends Haute Mess, Jennifer Lopez May Headline the Met Gala

 

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Franca Sozzani defended Vogue Italia's recent Haute Mess spread against accusations that it was racist, saying that it was not her intention to cause controversy with images of candy bars pasted into models' hairdos. "A racist image, I really do not understand," she said. "I went through the pages so many times. Like when we did the Black Issue, everybody said that we did that on purpose because Obama was the person chosen to go to the White House, and if you just think one second, not more than one second, you can see that to make a magazine like what we did for the Black Issue, it takes six months [to do]. … What do you answer? They don't know what it means to work at a magazine. That's it." [The Cut]
• Menswear designer Simon Spurr left his eponymous fashion label last week without explanation. "At this moment, I'm not at liberty to say anything about what's gone on," he stated in an email. His unexpected departure came just a week after being nominated for the CFDA's menswear designer of the year award. [WWD]
• Despite a statement from Vogue to the contrary, rumors have persisted that current cover girl Jennifer Lopez will be performing at the Met Gala this May. She's been a regular attendee of the event in the past, and with the added attention of being on the magazine's cover this Spring, the idea that she'll perform makes sense. Wait and see. [Fashion Etc.]

Fashion From the amfAR Gala

All the Best Looks From Last Night's amfAR Gala

Last night's amfAR gala to kick off Fall 2012 Fashion Week had it all. There were superstars (Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker), icons (Carine Roitfeld, Roberto Cavalli), and way too many supermodels to count — Heidi Klum, Cindy Crawford, Molly Sims, Erin Heatherton, and Anja Rubik, just to name a few. Cavalli, who was honored at the event, offered insight into his newfound passion: social media. "I discovered I love to write. It's a new emotion," the designer explained. "I love to watch when people write me back, it's such love." See images from the evening — which raised $1.4 million for AIDS research, prevention, and education — here. 

Natalia Andrade, Chloe Bello 

 

Erin Heatherton

 

Karolina Kurkova

 

Cindy Crawford, Kenneth Cole

 

Sarah Jessica Parker

 

Anja Rubik

 

Eniko Mihalik

 

Lily Donaldson

 

Alexa Chung

 

Julianne Moore

 

Janelle Monáe

 

Oluchi Onweagba

 

Lindsay Lohan, Roberto Cavalli

 

Joan Smalls

 

Jessica Hart

 

Terry Richardson and friend

 

Natalia Andrade, Alexandra Storm

 

Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum