The Girl's Got Style

::CHANEL IMAN proves that she's a model citizen as she makes her way to the tents in New York City's Bryant Park.

Love the Tartan. Love the smile. Love model candids.

Pic via Ybf

Blue Chip Catwalk

::FASHION week has officially kicked off in New York City, and the drama has already begun. Vivica Fox was DENIED entry at BCBG, and Beyonce was an unfortunate victim of a hair catastrophe at Fashion Rocks.

Rag & Bone's catwalk looked like a who's who in the modelling industry right now, and here are a few of my favorites from the show...

Fellow Dominicana and one to watch, Arlenis Pena and Jessica Stam in all of their androgynous glory... I love these masculine inspired looks, blended with just the right touch of femininity. A juxtaposition that plays well on the strong yet gentle balance of women- just a tip to remember when wearing these looks- do not skip the heels. These are a MUST.

Veteran lovelies Lily Donaldson and Sasha Pivovarova also made appearances. Overall, the looks were consistent, strong and a great play on soft color, and rugged materials. Casting blue chip fire starters like Stam and Lily was a great move- but I have to say... all eyes are going to be on new comer ARLENIS this week!!!

Score one for Rag & Bone RTW SS09. We like...

Check out the rest of the Rag & Bone SS09 RTW collection here.

Guess Who

::WHICH famed photographer known for shooting some of the world's most iconic individuals and fashion editorials said the following?

"Recently I was in Rio on the beach and I was struck by how beautiful young, very fat women are. I mean really obese. So I did a lot of pictures of young, fat girls, with loads of love handles and big bottoms." His hands are drawing extravagantly curved shapes through the air now, his eyes gleaming beneath their brittle brows. "Real Botero-style women. It really does look good."

Perhaps, I (interviewer) suggest, years of fashion photography have culminated in this flesh binge. "Maybe," he nods, leaning forward and confiding: "what's really, really ugly is skinny women naked. I've photographed a lot of thin women."

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Here's a hint: He was Princess Diana's favorite photographer, and shot the editorial below for Vogue China 09/05 ...

click here to find out!!