MADONNA HIRES JAGGER’S KID

Meet the new face of Material Girl. Madonna and daughter Lola announced Wednesday that the face of their junior fashion line will be Georgia May Jagger, 20, daughter of Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall. She joins past Material Girls Kelly Osbourne and Taylor Momsen. …

Find the perfect gift for your mom

There are all sorts of moms out there. And there’s a perfect Mother’s Day present for each and every one of them.

Dior names Raf Simons as John Galliano’s replacement

PARIS — Christian Dior has named Belgian designer Raf Simons as its new artistic director, seven months after its icon, John Galliano, was convicted by a Paris court for drunken anti-Semitic ravings. A fashion rebel of a different sort, Simons — who began his career …

Local designer picked up by Macy’s on NBC’s ‘Fashion Star’

Whew! Chicago contestant Barbara Bates finally got a win on last night’s “Fashion Star,” NBC’s reality fashion design competition. After three episodes of being rejected by the buyers from Macy’s, H&M and Saks, Bates finally scored with two casual haltler dresses, snatched up by Caprice …

South suburban native designer launches new handbag collection

Did you know one of the world’s hottest shoe designers is from none other than Joliet? Brian Atwood — whose luxury footwear has been worn by celebrities such as Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore and, most recently, Jennifer Lawrence at a “Hunger Games” premiere …

Yves Saint Laurent names Slimane new creative director

Yves Saint Laurent has named former Dior Homme designer Hedi Slimane as its new creative director, ending months of speculation about the future direction of the house. Yves Saint Laurent and parent company PPR announced the appointment in a statement Wednesday, the last day of …

Oscar de la Renta sparkles at New York Fashion Week

Jewels were everywhere on Oscar de la Renta’s runway at New York Fashion Week. The fashion legend used blown up versions of actual jewelry as inspiration for his prints. He put jeweled headbands in his models’ hair and he embellished cardigans and coats with the …

NY exhibit looks back at 50 years of American fashion

NEW YORK — Paris has its scarves and skinny suits, Milan has its luxe leather and London its swinging miniskirts, but ask American designers what they’ve added to fashion and the collective answer is democracy, from wrap dresses worn by working women in the 1970s …

Gift ideas for her and for him on Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day, all you need is love.... and some really cool gifts. Click through the photo gallery to see gift ideas for her and for him.

Slimming down? Take some wardrobe advice from Tim Gunn!

There are people out there who really do stick to their New Year’s resolution and take off those last 10 pounds — or more. Sometimes, says fashion guru Tim Gunn, they don’t know how to show it off, or even find clothes that fit. “Once …

The eye has it: Products that are guaranteed to make your eyes pop

From eye masks to calm those tired eyes to must-haves in your beauty bags, these products give eyes a little extra help to make them stand out.

Bridal shop spray-painted $5,000 Wang wedding gown and others, tossed in Dumpster

EDINA, Minn. — A bridal shop owner has apologized for the way wedding dresses worth thousands of dollars were disposed of in Edina.

Community members expressed outrage after remaining dresses at Priscilla of Boston, which closed last month, were spray-painted red and thrown into a …

Giving the gift of pretty

For last-minute presents, how about a little extra style or beauty for your loved ones?

How Victoria’s Secret stylists turn models into angels

It was controlled chaos backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show as 38 models were put through a beauty blender and emerged as angels by an army of elite talent (amid blazing bright lights, TV cameras, wandering reporters and photographers, including at least two who …

This month, shop pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness

Do some good by picking up a few great products in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Among the fun finds are ‘Hope in a Jar’ and stationary designed by Christina Applegate.