There’s a new judge in town, and his name is Andre Leon Talley.  Yes, ATL is now a  judge on America’s Next Top Model.  The Vogue Editor-at-Large will take his seat next to Tyra Banks for the 14th cycle of the reality show.  We will see the new member at the season premiere on March 10th.  People will tune-in the see him, and they will not be disappointed.  All good things come at a price though, he replaces Miss J. Alexander.  Miss J. has given us 13 seasons of hilarity, and Andre Leon Talley has signed on to give us at least three more fun filled and cultured seasons.  We will be watching on March 10th, and we will dress appropriately.

André Leon Talley Replaces Miss J. Alexander on Top Model Judging Panel [TV Guide]

Alexa Chung has transitioned from television very nicely, and returned to her model roots.  The former MTV host is on the March cover of Vogue magazine.  She is also the new face of Pepe Jeans Spring/Summer 2010 ad campaign.  Her career has picked up significantly since the cancelation of her show.  Everyone wants to be like and dress like Alexa, and that is paying big dividends.  The demand has to be high to get a coveted Vogue cover.  Her next venture is anyone’s guess, but we know that everything is coming up Alexa!

Alexa Chung stars as the new face of Pepe Jeans [Telegraph.co.uk]

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Lara Stone heats up Versace’s ad campaign for Versus this spring.  The design house remains true to its nature with this sensual commercial for its fragrance.  Lara has already worked with Givenchy, Calvin Klein, and she recently replaced Madonna at Louis Vuitton.  She is a model in demand, and from the looks of this ad it will stay that way.  So we have selected Lara Stone for our Rollcall list this week.

Noted London fashion designer, Alexander McQueen, is showing his diffusion line McQ during New York Fashion Week Fall 2010.  The secondary line is for a younger and more trendsetting crowd.  It is also more affordable than the Alexander McQueen ready-to-wear collection.  McQ will be presented at Milk Studios on Thursday, February 11th.  Practically everyone in the fashion industry will be clamoring for invites.  You can be sure we will make McQueen feel welcome in his New York debut.

Alexander McQueen’s McQ Line to Host Presentation at Milk Studios [The Thread]

 Lady Gaga in Armani Prive

 Rhianna in Elie Saab Couture

Ciara in Givenchy Couture

Red Carpet Looks:

Couture came to the Grammy’s this year, and its arrival signaled a look towards the future.  We were granted a preview of the future of fashion in the new decade, and all is well.

Lady Gaga set the bar for the evening.  Her Armani Prive gown was designed and built to stimulate our visual senses.  Gaga was orbited by perfectly manicured glittery strips that could double as a shield to keep away intruders.  So that’s what it looks like to have the world revolve around you.  Let’s not forget the tights and shoes which brought the singer’s look to greater heights. 

Rhianna could have been the heroine in any sci fi film with this Elie Saab Couture gown.  Her hair and make up were flawless, and perfectly completed the look.  The structured shoulders gave this gown its futuristic vibe, and all traces of the last decade evaporated.

Ciara made a bold choice with this selection.  If Rhianna was the heroine, Ciara was the gorgeous villainess in Givenchy Couture.  It is sheer lace and textured with just enough embellishments.  The look says welcome to the future, and the future is badass.

Alice is the new diffusion line we have been anticipating from Temperley London.  You will be seeing a lot of stripes on shorts, blazers and dresses.  Many of the pieces are perfect for the warmer weather, and they include a great trench that will come in handy during those April showers.  The spring 2010 collection will be available in stores in early February  and online at www.alicebytemperley.com.  Temperley’s lower-priced line will range from $93 to $ 710.  It’s definitely easier on the pocketbook than the ready-to-wear line.  Alice is also a younger alternative to the original.  The line will be sold at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Net-a-Porter.

Alice [Vogue London]

Alice by Alice Temperley, Revealed! [Racked]

The Givenchy couture collection will be the choice of a new generation of couture connoissieurs.  There was  no predictability here, only modern and timely pieces.  Its youthful vibrancy was a break from the more expected couture aesthetic.  For these reasons, Givenchy made our Rollcall list during Couture Week.  The collection boasted wonderful shapes, colors and textures.  Black and white, and fleshtones opened the show, then an explosion of color followed; various shades of blues, emerald green and purple lit up the runway.  The next generation does not want to play dress up in there mother’s couture.  They seek to be daring without being gimmicky, and Riccardo Tisci delivered. View the entire collection here.

Elie Saab’s spring 2010 couture collection is perfection.  A parade of stunning gowns came down the runway in the palest blue, lavender, yellow and flesh tones.  They ranged from the ethereal to the tulle lined confections with exquisite detailing.  The neutral color palette lends a sophistication to an already elegant collection.  Some of the gowns floated down the runway as if they were ready to take flight.  Beautiful lace, lovely appliques and seemingly translucent fabric permeated the spring collection.  Oh, and the beaded gowns are definitely ready for their red carpet close-up.  View the entire collection here.

Karl Lagerfeld does it again with his Chanel couture spring 2010 collection.  Each dress was more beautiful than the next in the finest fabrics adorned with embellishments that must have taken tens to hundreds of hours to complete.  The collection was a lesson in refinement.  Chanel brought regal glamour to couture week in all its majesty.  These pieces are fit for royalty, and rightfully so because couture is priced accordingly.  Don’t worry we could always desire them from afar.  Besides, beauty can be appreciated by all.  Click here to view the entire collection.