Fashion News - 04-11-06

...London

Kate Moss will get back into her Calvin Klein underwear one more time for an upcoming photo shoot.

The original ad campaign in the early nineties launched her modeling career and made her famous. The ads were considered controversial at the time because many believed that they were promoting dangerous eating behaviors in young women by glorifying Moss's waif-like emaciated appearance and her 26 inch waistline.

The supermodel will earn more than a million dollars from the new photo sessions.

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...New York
	Jessica Simpson is being sued for $100 million dollars by the Tarrant Apparel Group, the license owner for her apparel brand, for breach of contract for refusing to make personal appearances. According to their original master licensing agreement signed in 2004, Simpson was required to be actively involved in promoting the venture but was always a no show. Millions of dollars in sales were cancelled as a result. The star did not even mention her own label when asked what her favorite jeans were. Instead she responded by naming True Religion.

...New York

21-year-old Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova was on hand to receive a special award presented to her by the United Nations for her work with children through organizations such as the Beautiful Life Fund and Free Arts.

She introduced a fashion show featuring traditionally woven fabrics by designers from Columbia, Panama, India, Uruguay, Bangladesh, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and Brazil. The awards were sponsored by the non-profit organization Women Together.

<<Karolina Kurkova during Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2006 Collection in New York.
Photo: Edward James

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...Paris
	Plans to use Lindsay Lohan as the face of Chanel abruptly fell through when last minute when negotiations were terminated without explanation. She will be replaced by a group of supermodels which include Naomi Campbell, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The names of the other models have not been disclosed. Apparently Chanel Designer Marc Jacobs was determined to work with Lohan right up to the bitter end when talks broke off.

...New York

Mimi wants a piece of the celebrity fragrance market booming success. Mariah Carey is set to launch her own celebrity scent which is expected to be out sometime next year.

The garish Diva has signed a deal with Elizabeth Arden the same group behind Britney Spears' gold in a bottle Curious scent which remains the number one selling perfume.

The yet to be named fragrance will be available at better department stores.

...Los Angeles

Melanie Griffith is being sued by fashion designer Niklas J. Palm for an apparent case of wardrobe amnesia.

In exchange for a mention at the Golden Globes the designer provided clothes that she wore to the awards ceremony. However when specifically asked on the red carpet who designed her outfit the actress took the credit.

She later explained that Palm's name just slipped her mind so she had to adlib. However that explanation was not good enough for the designer who is now suing Griffith for $26,000 dollars in a California court.

...London

Tom Ford accepted an offer to become the Honorary Chairman for London 's Fashion Fringe.

Burberry's CEO Rose Marie Bravo recently stepped down from the position. The 3 year-old competition was setup to showcase young designers.

Four finalists will compete for the Fringe title during London Fashion Week.

"I don't really know why that is but there seems to be something in British culture that allows for a great deal of personal expression and eccentricity. In some cultures, this eccentricity would be frowned upon but in Britain it is actually celebrated", Ford was quoted as saying.