There’s a new judge in town, and his name is Andre Leon Talley.  Yes, ALT 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 meet the new panel member at the season premiere on March 10th.  People will tune-in the see him, and we doubt anyone will be disappointed.  All good things come at a cost 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 of course, we will be appropriately attired.

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]

Related Post: Alexa Chung’s Fashion Takeover

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]

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]

Alexa Chung is in the process of a fashion takeover.  It appears that the cancelation of her MTV show has not slowed down the former model.  Mulberry has since honored her with a handbag named Alexa.  She has even inked a deal to collaborate with Madewell, a store owned by J. Crew.  Who knew she was also a designer?  It goes to show that great style is always marketable.  So we have named the designer and handbag icon to our Rollcall list.  We want to know what else she has in store for the rest of 2010, and we will be watching. 

Alexa Chung’s second act: Madewell designer [L.A. Times Blog]

Alexa Chung Inspires Mulberry ‘Alexa’  Bag  [Style List]

Model and actress Molly Sims is dazzling us with her spring collection of Grayce by Molly Sims.  The jewelry line is now available online at HSN.  Her collection is complete with rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.  It is a mix of modern and vintage inspired pieces that are beautiful and graceful, much as the name indicates.  The shapes and textures of the jewelry provide the visual interest that makes many of the pieces memorable, I’m partial to the geometric shapes.  Don’t hesitate to stock up because the items are priced between $29.95 and $119.95.  Here’s to a sparkling and fashionable spring with Grayce by Molly Sims.

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are taking their label, The Row, to New York Fashion Week.  The high-end clothing line will make its fashion week debut in February.  These two are usually veterans of the front row.  They’re usually surrounded by photographers vying for a shot, and next month will be much of the same.  The Olsen’s have one of the most successful celebrity clothing lines currently on the market.  Their first presentation will be highly anticipated.  Take a look back at The Row’s portfolio from a few seasons back, and you will get a glimpse of what’s in store next month.

Mary-Kate and Ashley to Stage Presentation  [WWD]