Halle Berry’s Vogue cover for September 2010 has been revealed.  She covers the much coveted September issue of the fashion bible.  The actress is at the height of sophistication in her pictorial.  Styled in luxurious velour mixed in with a little shimmer, she channeled her red carpet persona.  I definitely felt the glamour of Old Hollywood in the form of Dorothy Dandridge, but without the literal interpretation.  Instead of Dandridge’s trademark loose curls, Berry opted for a short straight bob that could have been inspired by the hair from the roaring 1920′s.  We are so accustomed to seeing her cropped hair-do, but she went in an unexpected direction.  She took a risk, and should be applauded for not playing it safe.

The names of the finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund have been announced.  These designers are in contention for a $200,000 cash prize for the winner, and two $50,000 awards to the two runner-ups.  In addition to the monetary awards, mentoring from a veteran within the industry is also at stake.  We will have to wait until November 15th to find out who the winners will be, but feel free to check out the list and choose your favorite. 

CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists:

ALTUZARRA – Joseph Altuzarra

BILLY REID – Billy Reid

CHRISTIAN COTA – Christian Cota

EDDIE BORGO – Eddie Borgo

GREGORY PARKINSON – Gregory Parkinson

LODEN DAGER – Oliver Helden and Paul Marlow

MOSS LIPOW – Moss Lipow

PAMELA LOVE JEWELRY – Pamela Love

PRABAL GURUNG – Prabal Gurung

ROBERT GELLER – Robert Geller

Carey Mulligan has arrived, she is the cover of Vogue’s October issue.  The actress’ star has been on the rise because of her red carpet appearances and personal style.  She is a great representation of young Hollywood.  Mulligan also has a new movie due out on September 24th, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.  It appears she will be around for a long time, and we’re excited to see her continue to stand out with her style.

Marion Cotillard is on the cover of U.S. Vogue’s July 2010 issue.  The French actress is both glamorous and regal in her purple Dior dress.  Fashion photographer Mario Testino shot the cover in the South of France, and the purple dress is reminiscent of the bold burgundy wines from that region.  Cotillard talks movies and her character inspirations in the magazine interview.  She also credits her Oscar-winning performance in  La Vie en Rose with opening many doors and creating great career opportunities.

Halle Berry is being mentioned as the face to cover the famed September issue of Vogue this year.  The September issue is the most coveted issue and thus the most desired cover.  That would be a major fashion coup for the Academy Award winning actress.  Naomi Campbell was the first black woman to grace that particular issue back in 1989, and it appears Berry will be the next.  Her movie Frankie and Alice will also premiere in the fall just in time for her cover appearance.  It would not be surprising to see it become a collector’s item for the fellas as well as the ladies.

Kate Moss graced the cover of Paris Vogue for its June/July 2010 issue.  The cover was shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino.  She gives us her best pin-up girl look with her gold corseted swimsuit, wind-swept curls and pouty red lips.  There’s a vulnerability about the supermodel in this shot, she gazes into the camera as if she’s stranded on a deserted beach.  Kate channels pure glamour as she sits in the sand surrounded  by a vast blue ocean.  The veteran shows us why she is still a force in this industry.

Blake Lively heats up the cover of the June issue of Vogue magazine.  The Gossip Girl looks great in a summer sweater with a pair of Nicole Miller shorts and wavy beach hair.  It’s a good reminder that summer is officially around the corner. 

It’s Cinco de Mayo, so it’s only fitting to feature Gisele Bundchen on the cover of the May issue of Vogue Mexico.  The model has been dominating the Vogue covers since her return from having a new baby.  She’s already graced the covers of American and Korean Vogue this year.  There is no question that she is back, and ready to reclaim her spot as one of the most sort after models in the business.  Fashion photographer Nino Munoz shot the military inspirated cover and editorial.

Okay, so the internship with Anna Wintour has gone to a lucky bidder for $42,500, but you can still bid to meet the Vogue Editor-In-Chief.  There is a Vogue NYC Package open to bids until May 13th.  If an internship was not on your to-do list, you can still have your face time with Anna Wintour.  Up for auction at Charity Buzz is a chance to attend a New York Fashion Week show, receive designer bags and shoes and spend a night at the Bowery Hotel in NYC.  The package is expected to go for $20,000 and bidding has already reached $5,000.   All the proceeds of each auction will go to the RFK Center for Justice.

Vogue NYC Package! Meet Anna Wintour, attend Fashion Week and collect Vogue’s Bag and Shoe of the moment! [Charity Buzz]

Fashion’s Night Out is shaping up to be more extravagant than anyone originally anticipated.  It was recently announced that FNO will host the largest fashion show at Lincoln Center on September 7th.  The show will have over 200 of the fiercest models to walk the runway.  That means we will likely see the original supermodels walk alongside the models of the moment.  Will we see a model walk-off?  Think Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista walking amongst Raquel Zimmermann, Karlie Kloss, Daria Werbowy and Chanel Iman that’s worth the price of admission.  Well 1500 guests will be privy to this model showdown, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the New York City AIDS Fund.  All the trends for fall will be represented on stage, and we’ll get to see the hottest looks from some of our favorite designers.  You can get tickets at the Lincoln Center box office this summer.

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