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Preakness saddle cloths on their way to Pimlico

By Candus Thomson , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:51:00 GMT

New Jersey shop frantically stitches cloths after Wednesday draw

— As the draw for Preakness post positions came to an end Wednesday evening, Donna Peiffer's work was just beginning.

Finding success in silks at Preakness

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:00 GMT

Arbutus resident finds new career designing jockey silks

It's 10 in the morning and Tracy Campola has already been up for hours, putting the finishing touches on one of 14 racing silks that are due by the end of the week. The Arbutus resident is surprisingly calm, considering that she's up to her neck in orders and less than three days away from the state's largest horse race — the Preakness.

Preakness hats an annual event for Ellicott City designer

By Lane Page, thesecondpage@hotmail.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Andy Warhol said we'll all get our 15 minutes of fame, but he didn't say those minutes had to be consecutive.

Tyra Banks: I'm too fat to model for Vogue now

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:32 GMT

In a new open letter to the 19 Vogue editors who have agreed to ban images of women who 'appear to have an eating disorder,' Tyra Banks -- former supermodel and host of "America's Next Top Model" -- praises the decision, but still criticizes the fashion industry, writing that her famous curves make her too big for most modeling gigs.

White Marsh Mall Boscov's returns after four-year absence

By Hanah Cho , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT

Store was one of three that closed in 2008

Nearly four years after closing, Boscov's department store will reopen at White Marsh Mall in November, shopping center owner General Growth Properties announced Thursday.

Preakness 2012 fashions at Baltimore boutiques

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Baltimore dress shop owners place their bets on big inventories of prints, bold colors and huge hats.

Baltimore dress shop owners place their bets on big inventories of prints, bold colors and huge hats.

Skechers settles charges over toning shoe ads

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Skechers USA Inc has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that it made unfounded claims when it advertised that its "toning shoes" would enable users to get stronger and lose weight.

Obama teases Beckham over his underwear ads

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:43:03 GMT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama poked fun at one of sport's biggest stars at the White House on Tuesday, remarking that British soccer player David Beckham had a knack for combining athletic prowess with commercial appeal.

Michael Jackson costumes shown on world tour

By Jill Serjeant — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:50:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A collection of costumes worn by the late Michael Jackson is going on a global tour starting next month ahead of an auction in Beverly Hills in December, Julien's Auctions said on Monday.

Brad Pitt is the new face of Chanel No. 5

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:56:01 GMT

Brad Pitt has a new job. Angelina Jolie's other half and newly-dubbedd fiance, 48, is the new face of Chanel No. 5, making him the first man to represent the scent in the brand's history. He joins Nicole Kidman , Lauren Hutton , Ali McGraw and Catherine Deneuve as spokesmodels for the fragrance.

Famed fashion icon Vidal Sassoon dead at 84

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:40:00 GMT

Famed hair stylist and fashion icon Vidal Sassoon was found dead at his Mulholland Drive home, authorities said.

A case for pick-your-own bridesmaid dresses

By Megan Isennock, Special to The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:23:00 GMT

For the most part, horrifying bridesmaid dresses are a thing of the past. It could be our over-exposure to them now (with Pinterest, Facebook, and the rest of the internet, we have more access to pictures of bridesmaid dresses, and statistically, the more we see, the more likely we’ll come across acceptable fashion, right?) or it could be that because we’re in a recession, people just can’t afford all that magenta toile.

Find: Baltimore hat shops

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:46:00 GMT

Find a hat for Preakness at Baltimore-area hat shops.

Budget boutiques aim for high-fashion and low prices

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:55:48 GMT

New Baltimore fashion boutiques specialize in pieces under $100

New Baltimore fashion boutiques specialize in pieces under $100.

Actor McGregor, designer Gaultier on Cannes jury

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:10 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - Scottish actor Ewan McGregor and French designer Jean Paul Gaultier will be on the nine-member jury at this year's Cannes film festival, organizers said on Wednesday.

Buyer beware when shopping for engagement rings

By Megan Isennock — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:55:00 GMT

In mid-January, my boyfriend, Rob, and I went to a jeweler in Towson to find a watch for him. Being a particular fellow, he spent over an hour trying on watches while I struggled to maintain interest. We then took a walk around the mall so he could mull over his choices, and by the time we returned I was ready for some Me time. I pointed to a canary-ish ring in the case and asked to try it on.

Raf Simons takes over for Galliano at Dior

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:50:06 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - Belgian designer Raf Simons is taking over as artistic director at Christian Dior, the Paris fashion house announced on Monday, ending months of speculation over who would replace his disgraced predecessor, John Galliano.

Pioneering modeling agent recalls Easter fashions

Jacques Kelly — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:20:00 GMT

Diana Kane broke racial barriers with Baltimore modeling agency

Downtown's Howard Street was jammed on the Saturday before Easter, and Diana Kane was busy with her new modeling agency.

Bride-to-be wonders if she said yes to the right dress

By Megan Isennock — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Remember in Clueless when Dionne asked Cher if she were suffering from buyer’s remorse and, looking horrified, Cher said no? Well lucky you, Miss Horowitz, because I certainly am.

Esquire wants to manscape Joe Flacco's unibrow

By Jill Rosen — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:32:00 GMT

Esquire magazine, particularly its Style Blog, has big worries that start with one side of Joe Flacco's face and stretch, hairily, to the other.

Wedding trends: Marrying tradition with personality

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:14:00 GMT

Long veils, second dresses and multiwear shoes top list

For brides-to-be who want to tap into what's au courant this spring, remember: More is more when it comes to the veil; choose shoes you'll want to wear again; and find a sassy second dress for the reception.

Rihanna's new hair: She ditches the blonde

By Liz Kelly Nelson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:04:19 GMT

She's no longer blonde, but Rihanna will probably have just as much fun now that she's returned her hair to a darker, more natural-looking hue.

Local boutiques team with popular designers to offer lines of merchandise

By John-John Williams IV , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:26:00 GMT

Local boutiques team with popular designers to offer lines of merchandise

The moment she spotted the suede purple-and-cobalt heels by Jeffrey Campbell, Lindsay Hall fell in love. When she learned that the shoe was designed in collaboration with Hampden boutique Ma Petite Shoe, the lure of exclusiveness sealed the deal.

Like/Dislike: Matthew Snow, designer

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:18:00 GMT

The Baltimore-based head of Ex-Boyfriend talks Biggie, Jello and his favorite designs

Matthew Snow's Baltimore-based clothing company, Ex-Boyfriend , gets its name from that one awesome item your ex left behind after a messy break-up.

'Games' fans hunger for more merchandise

By Susan Carpenter — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The popularity of 'The Hunger Games' movie and books has prompted a flood of licensed tie-ins, including nail polish, knee socks, ear buds, even a Barbie doll.

Danielle Pepers is such a fan of"The Hunger Games"that she had the book's unofficial mascot — a mockingjay — tattooed on her right arm this month. But her intrigue with the books and movie, which hit theaters Friday, didn't stop there.