Jess gets into the swim

Jessica Simpson is launching a bikini line to go along with her rapidly expanding business ventures, which include a skincare empire, hair extension project, shoe and clothing lines and plans for lingerie designs. Simpson will reportedly debut the swimwear during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Miami next month. Featuring skimpy bikinis and more modest one-piece suits, the designs will be shown on

Posh shows her diva side

Rumors are rampant that there was trouble behind the seams of Victoria Beckham's new denim line, dVb. The Spice Girl alum spoke few words to the press at last Thursday's grand unveiling at Saks last Thursday, saying the new jeans were "wonderful" and she was "so excited" to be involved. Beckham was no joy to work with, according to insiders. "The partnership with Rock & Republic was terminated,"

Ashley Judd to debut budget fashion label

Actress Ashley Judd will launch a clothing line this fall. "I'm thrilled to be involved in a clothing line that provides simple, lovely solutions for women's wardrobes," Judd said of her new gig. Her budget fashions were created in a joint venture with Goody's Family Clothing.source

The CFDA Fashion Awards

(click on thumbnails for larger images)Kate Bosworth, Elisha Cuthbert, Claire DanesAshley Olsen, Debra Messing, Chloe SevignyEva Mendes, Heidi Klum, Mary-Kate Olsen, Uma Thurmansource

Audrey Tautou to play Coco Chanel

French actress Audrey Tautou will play Coco Chanel in an upcoming biopic about the designer. The $15 million film was conceived with Tautou in mind. "[The producer] said she would only make a film about Chanel is Audrey was the lead," says an insider. "They met and both liked the idea." The script, will focuses on the legendary designer's childhood and early adult years, was adapted from the

We'll still see Gisele in her skivvies

Gisele Bundchen is eagerly awaiting the termination of her contract with Victoria's Secret - the leggy supermodel has a new deal on the table. Bundchen is "negotiating a lingerie line" with retailer H&M, according to a source. "Gisele has been in talks with H&M for a long time, but for legal issues she has to wait for her Victoria's Secret contract to end to start the project." Bundchen's reps

Jane mag gets its own reality show

Likely inspired by the success of The Hills and what the reality show did for circulation over at Teen Vogue, Jane mag is getting it's own reality show. The Fashionista Diaries will follow six fashion assistants - two in public relations, two in beauty, and two in magazines. The show will be produced by the team behind Laguna Beach and is set to begin airing in July on SoapNet.source

Gisele hangs up her wings

Don't look for Gisele Bundchen in the pages of your next Victoria's Secret catalog. The leggy supermodel is reportedly hanging up her wings because the lingerie company wouldn't pony up her demands for a $5 million-a-year salary. "Her demands were outrageous," says a source. "She got a new lawyer who was unrealistic. Victoria's Secret doesn't care. They have five new hotter, younger girls

Mary-Kate and Ashley's pricey clothing line

The first pictures of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's new clothing line, The Row, have been released. The collection carries hefty price tags, with a $3,220 Tuscan lamb-fur coats, $1,700 cashmere tuxedo jackets, $875 strapless dresses and $360 legging-style pants. The mini-moguls have been keeping details about the line secret, not even allowing journalists to attend the collection preview in Paris

Kate's copycat collection

Kate Moss has created a buzz of controversy for her upcoming Topshop clothing line. Moss was paid close to $6 million to design a signature line for the British retailer, but it seems the model looked no further than her own closet for inspiration, with some pieces looking practically identical to stuff made by other designers she's worn before. "You can almost see the paparazzi images in your

Kate immortalized in type

In addition to her clothing line, fragrance, and multiple ad campaigns, Kate Moss now has her very own font. Two graphic designers worked with the model to create a letterhead that will be featured in the branding for Moss's TopShop collection as well as all of her future projects. The designers originally thought they would use Moss's handwriting, but decided they didn't like the way it looked,

Drew Barrymore: CoverGirl

Drew Barrymore had been announced as CoverGirl's newest model and spokesperson. The Music and Lyrics actress will also be co-creating the ads she appears in, consulting on the concept, graphics, lighting, and photo cropping. "I leave the makeup and product up to them, that's their expertise," Barrymore says. "What I want to do is honor the tradition of CoverGirl but hopefully bring myself and my

Katie and Posh working on kids clothing line

BFFs Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham are reportedly going ahead with plans to launch a line of children's clothing. "Katie drew sketches of a dress she wanted Suri to wear on her birthday, and they discussed it over a glass of wine," says a source close to Beckham. The pair are hoping to snag a few tips from fellow celeb designer Gwen Stefani, adds the source. Holmes's rep denies the plan, but

Project Runway inspires new show

Based on the success of Project Runway, Bravo is developing a similarly themed photography-based reality show. Called Money Shot, the show will follow the Runway formula to whittle down contestants, and the winner will score cash and a photo spread in People mag.source

Lindsay lands another fashion campaign

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly signed on to be the face of Jill Stuart's new couture line, with a campaign set to debut next fall. Lohan will spend 10 days in Japan to shoot the ads before heading to London to work on another film.source

Donatella to sue over anorexia coverage

Design guru Donatella Versace and her husband are reportedly planning to sue several newspapers over their recent coverage of daughter Allegra Versace's battle with anorexia. Donatella Versace was incorrectly quoted on Wednesday in London and Italian newspapers as saying, "Anorexia is consuming her... The doctors are doing all they can to snatch her away from this cruel disease." The couple

Donatella Versace confirms daughter's illness

Fashion icon Donatella Versace has confirmed that her daughter is being treated for anorexia. Versace and her daughter's father released a statement in response to media reports earlier this week, saying, "Our daughter, Allegra, has been battling anorexia, a very serious disease for many years. She is receiving the best medical care possible to help overcome this illness and is responding well...

Allegra Versace clings to life in anorexia battle

Designer Donatella Versace's daughter Allegra is reportedly fighting for her life in a medical and psychiatric facility. The anorexic 20-year-old is under 24-hour supervision, weighing only 70 pounds. "It was the most sad and traumatic experience of my life," a Versace family employee says of watching Allegra's physical deterioration. "Her arms are like candlesticks. Her skin is this unnatural

Hilton pulls out of Miami Fashion Week

Heiress and designer Nicky Hilton has canceled her show at Miami Fashion Week citing a "personal emergency." PageSix reports that the cancellation comes on the heels of a reported scuffle between Hilton and New York socialite Lydia Hearst at an Alvin Valley fashion show in LA earlier this week when Hearst was pulled from the front row of the audience to replace a model who had dropped out at the

M by Madonna hits stores

The M by Madonna collection went on sale today at H&M stores all over the world, causing mayhem at outlets of the Swedish fashion retailer. "I'm happy with the results and look forward to wearing M by Madonna along with the rest of the world," the Material Girl said of her exclusive line, which includes a leather trench, sequined shift dresses and calf-length pants with matching cropped jackets.