Fashion News - 02-14-2006

...London

The surprise announcement that Boy George will be closing London Fashion Week with his
B-Rude collection has left many people baffled.

There were more established and talented designers such as Julien Macdonald, John Rocha and Paul Smith to choose from. George's unsophisticated collection which features items such as novelty T-shirts and latex underwear for men has been panned in the press. After his début show during New York Fashion Week last year George was arrested a few days later when he called police to his home after a male prostitute he hired stole valuables.

The trick had split but the men in blue found cocaine instead. Ironically as the New York shows kicked off this season George appeared in court to answer to drug charges.

Many are concerned that the choice of Boy George underscores how small the once vibrant London Fashion scene has become.

<<B-Rude Spring/Summer 2006 Collection during New York Fashion Week.
Photo: Randy Brooke

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...London
	According to published reports Supermodel Kate Moss recently visited a neurological specialist complaining about being unable to remember day to day things. It started as a laugh when she seemed to always forget where she was going but it began to worry her to the point of seeking medical advice. Her memory loss could not have occurred at a more opportune moment. Moss recently returned to Britain to face questioning by London police about her drug use.

...New York

The familiar line of BCBG MaxAzria has officially separated into two distinct labels. MaxAzria, the designer and chief executive decided to showcase only his upscale MaxAzria Collection for fall/winter 2006.

"With significantly higher price points, this line is very exclusive and allows me to be much more creative with design. Officially changing the name represents a significant and exciting step for us in the process of the lines' evolution." Azria told Women's Wear Daily. BCBG will continue on as the company's more affordable selection.

<<MaxAzria Fall/Winter 2006 Collection during New York Fashion Week. Photo: Edward James

...New York
	The diet and food industries have been thrown into panic mode again after a series of new studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that a low-fat diet does not appear to reduce the risk of breast and colorectal cancer or heart disease in older women. The study which followed 50,000 women found that those who reduced their fat intake had the same rates of cancer as those who ate whatever they pleased. The impact of the new studies are potentially more damaging to the food and diet community than the recent low-carb meltdown.

...Paris

Miuccia Prada recently announced that she will be showing her Mui Mui collection at the Paris shows instead of in Milan.

She follows a long list of important design talents that have decided to show in Paris. Mui Mui is expected to bust out big this season and will soon be launching advertising campaigns featuring Kim Basinger and Camilla Belle.

...New York

The hottest Fashion Week Party was hosted by Donatella Versace at the relaunch of her Fifth Avenue boutique after recent renovations.

Kate Hudson, Nicolas Cage, Rachel Weisz, Hilary Duff, Joel Madden, Claire Danes, Heather Graham and Harvey Weinstein were spotted in the crowd. Jennifer Lopez made an unannounced appearance. Halle Berry snuck in through a side door with her new boyfriend model Gabriel Aubry .

...Los Angeles

Janet Jackson is said to have gained between 20 to 30 pounds since her Super Bowl appearance two years ago.

Virgin Records is refusing to release her new album unless she sheds her bulk in time to promote it. Her last album, Damita Jo, was a flop.

Speculation for her weight gain have variety from packing extra pounds for a movie role to too much relaxation, to a serious depression about turning 40 this spring.