The Best of Menswear: Pitti Uomo Streetstyle 2015

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Italy, for the most part, is a pretty stylish country, but twice a year, the most dapper, trendsetting men gather in Florence for Pitti Uomo. (Except for me. I'm stuck in Atlanta, what-the-fuck?!) So, I have to rely on images, like the ones above, by acclaimed photographer Tommy Ton, to see what I'm missing. Simply put, Pitt Uomo is a tradeshow featuring over 430 vendors showcasing the latest in menswear, accessories, new designers and new projects. It's a few days of sartorial heaven. 

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Tom Ford Men AW15

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If the 2015 menswear collection by Tom Ford doesn't inspire us to keep working hard at the gym to maintain a lean physique, nothing will. There are so many things I absolutely love about this collection. Let's start with the range. Tom Ford gave us everything from suits to jeans. He paired suits up with clean, crisp sneakers - perfection. And then there were the denim and leather ensembles to show just a hint of the bad boy in all of us. It's difficult to choose a fave within all the looks but I have to admit that the Op Art-esque tuxedo jackets are a dream. What I love the most about Tom Ford is not a singular article of clothing but rather the collective image the designer creates from head-to-toe.  

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Burberry Prorsum 2015 Runway

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"Classically Bohemian" is what designer Christopher Bailey called his collection for Burberry Prorsum - "I'd wear every single piece" is what I call it! Such a rich collection of prints and patterns like leopard, camo, florals and paisley. Lots of texture, lots of layering. Scarves, ponchos and shawls. I was especially drawn to the pants. They are slightly drop-crotch yet still slim cut to the ankle. Comfortable and on trend at the same time.

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A new era begins at Maison Martin Margiela as John Galliano makes his Debut / Spring 2015 Couture

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John Galliano is back. He's found a new home at Maison Martin Margiela where he debuted an Artisanal show that featured (and proving once again) the creative genius that is Galliano. He seamlessly -no pun intended- balanced abundance, minimalism and deconstruction. The looks were edgy and avant-garde but still flirted with enough glamour to tease us. Galliano showcased his talents and expertise through his technical use of fabrics, textiles and embellishments. One of my favorite elements, which is so inherently John Galliano, is his mastery and perception of the unconventional and unexpected. For example, some of the dresses were encrusted with lacquered shells to create faces, reminiscent of the artist Arcimboldo. You don't notice it right away, but when you do, there's a wow-factor. It's this combination of beauty and intellect that is so captivating and leaves us wanting more.

John Galliano is sharp, focused and I'd say refueled and redeemed. I expect a new, exciting and amazing future for Margiela.

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Golden Globes 2015 Red Carpet Fashion

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The 2015 Golden Globes red carpet sparkled and shimmered with a never ending fashion wave of glamour and couture. There were very few misses and even then, they weren't disastrous. By the same token, there were really no show-stopping red carpet moments. Except for Jennifer Lopez who wore a super-fashion hero cape. Julianne Moore, who is one of my regular faves, did not disappoint in a shimmery, feathered Givenchy and "it" girl Felicity Jones in Dior Couture. I also loved Lorde in a two-piece Narciso Rodriguez. She seemed happy and comfortable with herself, even sporting red lipstick - a welcomed and chic departure from the gothy dark! 

Some of the ladies who missed the mark were, but not limited to, Lena Dunham, Claire Danes and Kerry Washington. But the most offensive had to be Keira Knightly. She looked like a sister-wife on a FDLS cult date night. Uncle Karl what were you thinking?

The men, well most of them, brought it. Sharp, classic, dapper and debonair in their fitted black tie. However, Kevin Hart's blazer with piping was so 2009, stop it! But the worst one of all, though not surprising, was Alan Cumming. The color, fit and shoes were just plain ugly and he buttoned both buttons of his blazer - a huge no no! 

Take a look at the red carpet photo gallery and you can decide who takes the good, bad and the ugly... 

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The New FASHION POLICE with Kathy Griffin

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Joan Rivers' legacy lives on Monday night when the E! Network premieres the first Fashion Police after the untimely passing of its iconic and beloved host. Kathy Griffin was the obvious choice for the show and while's there's no replacing the late, great Joan Rivers, Kathy, I believe, will do quite well. C'mom, the bitch can work a pair of Loubs and has a sharp tongue - prerequisites for the job, surely. She'll be fine. And in the spirit of change and newness, stylist (and cutie-pie) George Kotsiopoulos has been replaced by flaming stylist & IG #selfie queen Brad Goreski. There hasn't been an official statement about George's departure from the show so I'm not going to speculate. I do know he is a very busy boy... and talented. I have a good feeling we'll be seeing lots of him in 2015! 

*Tune to E! on Monday for a Golden Globes Fashion Police Red Carpet Recap at 9PM. Best wishes to the new team, Giuliana, Kelly and Melissa Rivers! I'll be watching & tweeting.

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W Magazine's Best Performances 2015 & Stunning Celebrity Photos

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With the award season among us, kicked-off by this weekend's Golden Globes, W Magazine has released their annual "Best Performances" movie issue. Stunning, brilliant and colorful images of Hollywood's superstars like Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone and Shailene Woodley have captured the creative mind and lens of photographer Tim Walker. W Magazine says Walker "was influenced by the colorful, sun-drenched Los Angeles paintings and photographs of David Hockney, as well as the '70s free-love aesthetic that informs the artist's work." The willingness from the actors to transform played beautifully with Walker's vision and sensibility resulting in an exquisite, stylized and visually dynamic body of work.

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