J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is building an empire

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J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is building an empire

Michelle Obama has given the company a big bump in sales, but to many fans, it's the creative director who embodies the brand's elegantly casual essence.
The Image staff muses on the culture of keeping up appearances in Hollywood and beyond.
 
Celebrity style profiles: Famous faces on fashion
French and fishtail braids: A step-by-step guide
 
The scarf, a summer essential
Star style for less: Hollywood Intuition for Target
 
The Image Photo Booth at the Michael Jackson memorial
Matte nail polish: Proof that sheen doesn't always shine
A dull polish may sound like a contradiction, but flat nail colorings, with shades such as slate, cement and tar, are a growing trend.
 
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Club Monaco necklaces add flair to classic wardrobe
The new line of jewelry is inspired by artist and sculptor Alexander Calder.
Haute couture: Runway shots, Paris fashion week, fall-winter 2009/2010
 
REMEMBERING MICHAEL JACKSON
Jackson's singular style rings through memorial service
His brothers pay tribute by each wearing a single glove, while fans pile on accessories of the singer's most distinctive looks.
Celebrities pay respects at Michael Jackson's memorial
 
Michael Jackson's fans turn out in style
Slip into Nine West's comfort zone
Nine West, the company that can turn on a dime to mint hot heels and strappy sandals, is getting back to basics this fall, eschewing the trendy for ...
 
The versatile man
Strip away the flights of fantasy, and this light, laid-back aesthetic moves easily from cubicle to cafe.
YOUR STYLIST
Four short rules for shorts
Is it just me, or is the shorts situation getting out of hand? Shorts of all styles are a Southern California staple, and they're not usually a ...
 
BEAUTY
Derma rolling: hope for smoother skin?
The technique, which can be done at home, involves rolling many tiny needles over the skin, making tiny pricks that may stimulate collagen ...
The Image Photo Booth: Billabong's Design for Humanity event
 
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Ralph Lauren polo shirts look good, do good
Sales of the limited-edition shirts in bright summer shades will benefit breast cancer organizations.
Project Runway Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall's debut collection hits bluefly.com on July 8
 
Michael Jackson: End of a signature era
The essence of a pop star once was defined by caricature that relied on costume. And we loved it.
Michael Jackson: king of style
The military details, red leather and black loafers made the pop singer an '80s fashion icon.
 
Fashion icon: Michael Jackson's sense of style
Beyonce launches a 'Sasha Fierce' clothing line
 
PARIS FASHION WEEK
Men's collections display explorer aesthetic
John Galliano's desert-infused pieces conjure 'Lawrence of Arabia,' while Alfred Dunhill adds a space-age vibe to accessories and suits.
Style obsessions: Bohemian bracelets
 
Dashing Diva's Gelife French manicure
Wrap yourself in the flag this Fourth of July
Stars earrings, striped bikinis and more.
 
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DESIGN LEGACY
I've always thought L.A.'s fine arts and academic institutions should do more to promote and preserve Hollywood costume design, which is as much a ...
The Image Photo Booth: 20th Mariachi USA Festival at the Hollywood Bowl
 
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Alice + Olivia family picnic at Malibu Lumber Yard
Tory Burch and Intermix will also participate in the event, which will include complimentary lunch boxes. Ten percent of the proceeds of sales benefit ...
AN APPRECIATION
Farrah Fawcett: forever Generation X's favorite pinup
Her legacy in the pop culture canon will always begin and end with the beguiling poster of her in a one-piece swimsuit with a tousled blond mane and ...
 
MILAN FASHION WEEK
Menswear works a macho vibe
Versace's foreign legion style plays with a desert motif, Cavalli's scuba pants tweak the surfer look and D & G rides in with a 'Brit cowboy' vibe.
Adele: The singer has moved into the fashion spotlight
Confidence equals style for the Grammy-winner, and her voluptuous figure is now much in demand by the A-list labels.
 
The real deal divas
Adele isn't the first chanteuse whose voice and style make you forget that she's not a cookie-cutter Hollywood cutie.
Milan Fashion Week -- menswear Spring / Summer 2010
Photos from the runway shows.
 
THE BIG DEAL
The right match for cage heels
Sandals, shoes or booties: The sexy cage style has gone from runway to regulation.
Green footprint: Loomstate makes eco-friendly Keds
 
FASHION DIARY
Los Angeles struts at the Fashion Designers of America Awards
The local Rodarte label, by Kate and Laura Mulleavy, nabs the womenswear designer of the year award.
YOUR STYLIST
A warm and natural tan
Bronzer powder adds a hint of summer color to your face without the telltale tangerine signs of an artificial tan.
 
Coral: a splash of summer color
James Perse takes after designing dad, with a twist
Tommy Perse of Maxfield fame introduced a generation to the all-black look. Then his son helped usher in laid-back beach chic.
 
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Customized Katin board shorts at American Rag
If your dad came of age in the 1960s or '70s and appreciates (as you do) the classic style of those decades, he might also appreciate the retro appeal ...
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Brazilian shoe company's simple formula: Plastic is fantastic
Melissa, which claims to have made more than 120 million shoes in 500 styles over the past three decades, is tapping into the design community and ...
 
Shift into neutral with the new khaki
Khaki has a few less-than-fashionable connotations -- those frumpy, pleat-front slacks that always seem to have a cellphone holder clipped to the ...
Jimmy Choo designs next guest collection for Sweden's H&M
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday unveiled the name of its next designer collection team-up: British ...
 
Put together a job interview outfit that says 'hire me'
Here's how to play it safe and still show confidence and personal style. Good taste is never dull.
FASHION DIARY
In high times
The documentary film 'The September Issue' shows life at Vogue before the economic meltdown.
 
BEAUTY
Groom for success
Static cling and raggedy cuticles aren't usually job-interview deal breakers, but really, why risk it?
Dressing for job interviews in L.A.
Hip jeans and a cool T-shirt get the nod at some trendy companies, but for conservative firms, nothing but a black suit will do.
 
Scenes from the 2009 Council of Fashion Designers of America awards
Street Fashion: Melrose Trading Post
 
Hip-hop's most influential clotheshorses
Get the sun-kissed look for summer