MEN'S FASHION WEEK
Sring/Summer '09
Hot Men, Questionable Fashion
Kanye West offers a fashion show within a show

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Kanye West offers a fashion show within a show

Another day, another outfit along the runways, and many of the pieces are from his own collection called Pastelle.
Monica Corcoran muses on the culture of keeping up appearances in Hollywood and beyond.
 
PARIS MEN'S SPRING COLLECTION
Paris show takes a bold look to the future
Obama-inspired styles displayed unbridled American optimism.
PARIS MEN'S SPRING COLLECTION
L.A. artist Brett Westfall makes his Paris runway debut
The co-owner of the Comme des Garçons guerrilla store downtown offers eight pieces painted with dots, stripes and bands of color.
 
THE MANNERIST
Grunts and tears during yoga stretch listeners' patience
Also, making a date via text messaging, acceptable or lame?
Undefeated’s Summer Kick Down party and shoe drive
The La Brea Avenue shop collects shoes and parties heartily to aid the East Los Angeles Community Youth Center.
 
STYLE NOTEBOOK
At Wimbledon, tennis stars are still scoring points for fashion
The sport has a long history of setting trends, from 1929's Lacoste alligator shirt to today's Williams sisters.
BEAUTY
Makeup gets in on the anti-aging craze
Foundations are adding such ingredients as retinols and antioxidants that claim to help slow the aging process. To see what's beyond the surface, ...
 
Going back to the future: plastic watches
Swatch, Freestyle USA, Paul Frank, Vans and Casio trot out the plastic and rubber timepieces, most priced under $100.
SHOPPING
Hypercolor is hot again
Remember when you could change the color of your clothes just by touching them? That '90s heat-activated trend is back.
 
THE LIST
The Age of Aquarius is dawning again.
MEN'S SPRING COLLECTIONS
Menswear takes on a cocooning cast: way easy and relaxed
With wrinkled, 'crumpled classics' and worn-in styles on the runways, you practically can go to work in your PJs. There's even a chance for you to ...
 
STYLE SCOUT
Cartier throws 'Love' bash in L.A. to launch new charity bracelets
A night of music, divas and the jeweler who loves them -- Cartier parties West Coast style.
STYLE PROFILE
Molly Ringwald: Pretty in Pucci
The actress rocked the 1980s with her vintage cool, but she's no slave to fashion nostalgia.
 
MEN'S SPRING COLLECTIONS
Supermodel Naomi Campbell hits the catwalk this time
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was all smiles when she turned up unexpectedly on the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk, a day after her much publicized sentencing on ...
L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
Muzer in L.A. rides the ethnic fashion vibe with Thai clothing and accessories
The Hollywood Boulevard shop imports goods made by village people in the country's northern mountains.
 
CASH OR CREDIT
Moccasins: They're comfortable, boho chic and everywhere
Minnetonkas, the originals, are still around. Now designers such as Jimmy Choo, Jessica Simpson and A.P.C. are jumping onboard.
MEDIA
Fashion hits the virtual world of video games
Gamers unleash their creativity on the fashion world as name brands get in on the action.
 
SHOPPING
Will Tom Ford's fashions suit die-hard 007 fans?
When Tom Ford announced he'll be dressing Daniel Craig in November's James Bond flick, "Quantum of Solace," it made sense to anyone who has watched ...
Review: New body shapers to fight the battle of the bulge
Our try-on tests rate the form-fitting labels Yummie Tummie, Spanx, Dr. Robert Rey, Shape fx and Assets by Sara Blakely.
 
THE LIST
In the month since the death of revolutionary French designer Yves Saint Laurent, tales from his illustrious life and career have been captured in ...
COSTUME DESIGN
James Bond's tailor is Ford, Tom Ford
The lauded fashion designer has made suits for Daniel Craig, and for 'Quantum of Solace' he's dressed James Bond too.
 
LOOK NOW
Brian Finke's 'Flight Attendants' at Stephen Cohen Gallery
When we first saw the photo of Sara, a leggy Icelandair flight attendant in a dangerously short uniform and baby blue neckerchief, we assumed it was ...
YOUR STYLIST
Big hair makes a comeback
Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker are among the celebs flaunting cascading locks. Stylist Ted Gibson offers tips on how to live large.
 
KIDS' FASHION
Kids' clothes straight from the runway
L.A. kids are dressing more like parents these days as celebrity small pints set the fashion.
CASH OR CREDIT
Sleek, stylish fanny packs from $9.99 to $410
Fanny packs are back, including versions by Target, American Apparel, Givenchy, Burberry, Yana and Prada.
 
VINTAGE
V Vintage jewelry boutique opens in Beverly Hills
The costume jewelry of another era includes designs by Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Fendi, YSL, Nina Ricci, Kenneth Jay Lane, Judith Leiber and Miriam ...
Los Angeles' hot hat: the stingy brim
Straw, plaid or madras, the narrow-brimmed fedoras are everywhere, from restaurants to farmers markets.
 
ALL THE RAGE
Checking in on Cindy McCain's lapel pins
John McCain's other half has been sporting an assortment of jeweled pins lately. Could there be a political bling showdown in the offing?
BEAUTY
Facials pioneer Aida Thibiant, 80, is retiring
The aesthetician who made the deep-cleaning regimen popular now sees medi-spas as the future.
 
THE LIST
Her limited edition canvas bags include designations such as 'Tinseltown' for the Century City boutique and 'Jungleland' for the Thousand Oaks store.
Demand for older models grows
Models 35 and older are in demand as boomers want ‘to see someone they relate to.’ So familiar faces are back in front of the camera again.
 
Dodge ball fashion
Short shorts, tube socks, hey, cummerbunds! These dodge ball teams suit up in whatever it takes to keep themselves untouchable.
STYLE PROFILE
Singer Katy Perry has the fashion world abuzz
Designers have taken note of the up-and-coming pop sensation's quirky, vintage-heavy style and they like what they see.
 
Totes for fashionable flyers
Lighten up the next time you board a plane with a new crop of women's tote bags.
STYLE NOTEBOOK
Fashionology is a make-your-own apparel experience for tweens.
The Beverly Hills store, where you can personalize such clothing as hoodies, tanks or capri pants, opens today.
 
SHOPPING
Phillip Lim to open his first L.A. store
The 5,000-square-foot boutique on Robertson Boulevard will be the Orange County native's third store. It'll carry 90% of the men's and women's lines. ...
SHOPPING
Jerseys worn in the NBA Finals are being auctioned online
For the first time, fans can bid on jerseys worn in the NBA Finals. So -- how much are old gym clothes worth?
 
L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
Stores such as Kiehl's, Kitson and Jonathan Adler offer curbside delivery
Shopping for designer jeans and shampoo now takes less time (and effort) than waiting for your order at the In-N-Out drive-through.
THE LIST
Move over, diamonds. Vintage costume jewels are quickly becoming the baubles to beat. Neil Zevnik started collecting more than a decade ago and now ...
 
'Sex and the City' and 'Flight of Conchords' fans go out on the town in style
Inspired by their favorite two HBO series, audience members at the movies and the band's concert sport drastically different looks.
CASH OR CREDIT
Martin Margiela horse tee carries $1,395 price tag
For $20, you can find a similarly campy T-shirt online. Maybe too similar for artist David Penfound¡¦s taste.