Fashion News: Marc Jacobs is to star in his first movie, Marc Jacobs has joined the board of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) , Ashley Greene has become the new face of DKNY and DKNY Jeans. , Jessica Simpson’s fashion line is set to make $1 billion this year, Maggie Q loves Donna Karan because she makes clothes for real women, Erin O’Connor once got stuck to ice while shooting a fashion campaign, Donna Karan says her latest collection is more ’lifestyle-driven’, Lara Stone is the new face of Donna Karan, Blake Lively and Roger Federer were Anna Wintour’s guests of honour at Fashion’s Big Night Out recently, Penelope Cruz doesn’t like wearing necklaces on the red carpet.

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Marc Jacobs is to star in his first movie

The designer - creative director at Louis Vuitton - will start shooting the film next week and although he won’t give too much away, he admits he can’t wait.

He said: "I got cast in a role in a movie. They’re filming next week and I’m excited. I get to play a character that’s not mys... [more]

Marc Jacobs has joined the board of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)

The designer - head of his self-titled label and creative director Louis Vuitton - has been inducted to the board, alongside Jack McCullough and Lazaro Hernandez, masterminds of womenswear label Proenza Schouler.

The three were inducted at a ... [more]

Ashley Greene has become the new face of DKNY and DKNY Jeans.

The ’Twilight’ star will appear in the brands’ spring 2012 ad campaigns and says she can’t wait to get to work.

She revealed: "I’ve always loved Donna Karan’s creations. To be a part of the brands’ message is incredibly exciting because it feels like such an orga... [more]

Jessica Simpson’s fashion line is set to make $1 billion this year

The 30-year-old singer-and-actress - who launched her Jessica Simpson Collection in 2007 - is to make history by being the first celebrity to reach the staggering sun in annual sales after seeing her current figures rise by almost a quarter in the last 12 months.

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Maggie Q loves Donna Karan because she makes clothes for real women

The ’Nikita’ actress - who is a vegan and animal rights activist and refuses to wear leather or fur - remembers coveting clothes by the US fashion designer when she was a teenager but admitted she wasn’t grown up enough to wear them.

She said: "I remember ap... [more]

Erin O’Connor once got stuck to ice while shooting a fashion campaign

The 32-year-old beauty recalls a shoot for design house Donna Karan in Greenland as her most memorable, but admits wearing hosiery and sitting on ice was not the best idea.

She said: “We landed by helicopter and shot a campaign for Donna Karan. Stepping onto thi... [more]

Donna Karan says her latest collection is more ’lifestyle-driven’

The designer has created more casual pieces in her new range after deciding her clothes needed to appeal to the everyday woman.

She told WWD: "You try to put 35 girls on the runway each season and make it look so concise, artistically and communication-wise, bu... [more]

Lara Stone is the new face of Donna Karan

The Dutch supermodel has already appeared in adverts for Prada’s Infusion d’Iris fragrance scent, Louis Vuitton, Jaeger and Eres and she now fronts the campaign for the designer’s DKNY Delicious Fragrance, the new apple inspired scent.

A source said: "Lara certainly is the model of th... [more]

Blake Lively and Roger Federer were Anna Wintour’s guests of honour at Fashion’s Big Night Out recently

The ’Gossip Girl’ actress and the tennis champion were given seats next to the editor of US Vogue at the prestigious event, held in New York’s Lincoln Center.

They were joined in the audience by the likes of Leighton Meester, Ju... [more]

Penelope Cruz doesn’t like wearing necklaces on the red carpet.

The stunning Spanish actress isn’t a fan of neck accessories and instead prefers to don exquisite pieces of jewellery in her ears and on her arms and hands, a look she personified at this year’s Oscars.

The dark-haired beauty looked breathtaking in her Donna Karan B... [more]

Donna Karan’s daughter inspired her DKNY line

The American designer already had a successful range, the expensive and fancy Donna Karan New York, but soon realised she needed to create clothes which were suitable and affordable for teenage girls and younger women.

She told Britain’s Harper’s Bazaar: "My daughter Gabby and her... [more]

Dannii Minogue refuses to wear UGG boots

The 38-year-old star - started work on her own clothing range five months ago with her friend, the bag designer Tabitha Webb.

She says her one bit of fashion advice would be to never embrace the trend for the sheepskin boots, and to always swap clothes with your girlfriends.
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Christina Ricci has made a new short-film for DKNY

The ’Monster’ actress features in four different scenarios in the film, designed to show off the ways which the fashion house’s leather Eldridge bag can be used.

The two minute short film is directed by 24-year-old Jake Summer, the son of Sting and Trudie Styler.
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Donna Karan carries a pad with her at all times in case inspiration strikes

The US fashion designer enjoys the initial process of imagining a new collection, and likes to be prepared in case she sees something which triggers an idea.

She explained: "I love the conceptual part of the design process, which can come before seein... [more]

Donna Karan says her new range of handbags are ’forever bags’

The American designer’s collection was inspired by the current global financial crisis and she insists her practical accessories can be used for years to come.

She said: "I’m most passionate about my new collection of handbags. They are ’forever bags’, handcrafted ... [more]