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This season, SINGER22 is showing some edge, non? Mod Amanda Davis flaunts the collection in the chic retailer’s newest ads. Why join the campaigning fray? According to co-founder Jon Singer, “This new campaign is a step in the natural progression of the growth of the SINGER22 brand. Right now we are positioned for explosive growth in every aspect of our business

(NEW YORK) Raf Simons Returns To Costume Design [Vogue UK]
The Dior creative director will design the outfits worn by the actresses in Body Art

Gamines And A Godson Star In Karl Lagerfeld’s New Chanel Film [Telegraph UK]
Karl Lagerfeld’s godson makes a cameo in a new Chanel mini-film

American Apparel Invites You To Aerobicise With Ron Harris [Racked]
American Apparel has teamed up with 80’s “exercise” photographer Ron Harris to create a Tumblr

Enjoy The Silence: Experience Selfridges’ No Noise Exhibit [ELLE]
This winter, the department store will launch “No Noise” to tune out post-holiday distractions and transform into a sanctuary

Anna Lynett Moss Teaches Fashion School—At Prison [Of A Kind]
Rikers Island prisoners brush up on their fashion history

WHAT: FUNKTIONAL Colorblock Fur Jacket…WHY: Mittens? Check! Chic snow boots? Check! FUNKTIONAL fur coat? Double check! All other snowbunnies beware: this particularly stylish slope slider is in the lodge! Who said a blizzard is an excuse not to look your best? This winter, forgo the oversized puffer in favor of a luxe rabbit colorblocked coat…AVAILABLE: $736, Barneys.com…

To wear Jason Wu (again) or not to wear Jason Wu. That was the question on Michelle Obama’s mind pre-inauguration. In 2009, the First Lady wore a white, one-shoulder gown by Wu to the Inaugural Ball, catapulting the designer to fashion stardom. Four years later, Wu again worked closely with Mrs. Obama’s team, yet there was no confirmation as to whether or not she’d remain loyal.

Barneys’ newish owner, Richard Perry, bought the company last year and is already making some moves, literally: The company plans to open a flagship store complete with a Co-Op outpost somewhere downtown, likely below 14th Street. The news follows a recent announcement that the company will shutter its 18th Street Co-Op location on March 1st. Sad news for Chelsea-based chicsters!

The new John Varvatos campaign pairs Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist) and emerging music artist Gary Clark Jr. The campaign was shot in London by Danny Clinch at the historic Rivoli Ballroom. “Jimmy Page has been a music and fashion icon of mine since 1970,” Varvatos explains in a statement. “Gary Clark Jr. is the real deal: amazing guitar player, singer, songwriter, and friend.

This isn’t our favorite look for longtime Chic crush Baptiste Giabiconi, but we’ll take what we can get. (Less is always more when it comes to BG!) Karl’s BFF lent his support today attending Chanel’s Haute Couture show in Paris. Fun fact! Baptiste gave the Kaiser’s infamous cat Choupette to him as a gift. What a bromance those boys have!

Vanessa Paradis has been named the face of H&M’s upcoming line “Conscious” that hits stores and the WWW on March 25th. The entire men’s and women’s collection is made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel. The new line is part of their commitment to an environmentally friendly future. H&M is also launching a “Conscious” garment collection initiative.

The twins weren’t up for a night on the town, but the Broderick family put in a little family time at Patricia Broderick’s opening of “Paintings and Works on Paper” at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery last night. SJP, Matthew, and an almost all grown up James Wilke came out to celebrate the work of the original Mrs. Broderick.

Yesterday marked the first couture collection for Alexis Mabille as an inducted member to the elite Chambre Syndicale.