Emma Watson: Celebrity Designer (for Charity)

Burberry and Chanel have a fresh, young face—it's Emma Watson's. But now the budding starlet is branching off to create her own fashion line. The best part? She's doing it all for charity.

Emma's line will be geared toward the teenage set and rumor has it that she's been taking advice from her fashion designer pals like Karl Lagerfeld, which means her line is likely to be hot hot hot. All profits will benefit the children's charity UNICEF. Emma currently models for some of top fashion houses, namely, Burberry and Chanel.

We didn't know they taught fashion design at Hogwarts, but clearly this Harry Potter star knows what she's doing. Finally, a young celebrity who is both talented and selfless; nice to see more of that these days.

Tight Hype-Believe it.

When was the last time you considered tights the main attraction rather than just an accessory? The realization hit me yesterday when I found myself weighing the opportunity benefit of opting for 2 pairs of Wolford Deluxe 50s over a new pair of J Brand jeans, a $178.00 investment. Suddenly, tights have become far more important to me. Today they are indeed, stars in their own right.

Thankfully DesignerLaundry.com has just received an influx of overstock Wolford tights for less than half the retail price.
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Gone are the days of cotton and microfiber, now we're talking silk and cashmere. According to Telegraph UK, the Austrian tights titan Wolford saw its profits increase by 84 per cent this year, with tights sales generating an annual turnover of about 70 million. The British hosiery market is booming, too; it was worth £272 million last year.

So what are the styles we should be looking for this winter – and are they really worth forking out on?

"Grey and purple are the big colors right now," says Laura Godsal, founder of online hosiery mecca mytights.com. "Ribbed woollens, especially in grey, are the ones everyone is after and stirrup tights are also going to be big. Pretty Polly makes some wonderful metallic tights, too, which work well with this season's fashions. And everyone's favorite, the classic black opaque, is still the style to be seen in."

If tights really make an outfit then spending a little more makes sense," says Tree-Patel. "Sales are up on last year and they're growing each week. I think it's a change in the way people view tights; they're not just a necessity but a fashion item in their own right."

So tomorrow morning, as you pull on that tried and true pair of Lycra opaques, delighting in the rare and wonderful bliss of fashion blended with comfort, take a moment to ask yourself how much you would be prepared to pay for the perfect pair? Thanks to DesignerLaundry.com getting your fill of luxury legcandy won't break the bank.

Jimmy Choo + Depeche Mode = Hip Man Bags for Charity

Who says the merse isn't manly? Add a dash of britpop plus a charitable twist and voila: the man bag goes cool carryall—for a cause.

The UK-based Prostate Cancer Charity has volunteered the help of Depeche Mode, Coldplay, Jade Jagger, and Twiggy to assist Jimmy Choo in creating custom-designed boy-bags for to be auctioned off on EBay, and all proceeds will go to the charity. The designs will feature either hand-drawn, painted, or stitched work completed by the celebrities themselves—each one will be unique and absolutely original.

My boyfriend's birthday is around the corner, he wants the new iPhone.
I know just what to give the man who has everything—and still give back.

Costume Institute Gala Turns out the Brightest Stars in Fashion For Charity.

Even with the rain, the stars shone bright Monday night at the Costume Institute's gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Models and the hottest celebs turned out in droves to celebrate "The Model as Muse" exhibit.

There was Gisele Bundchen and Chanel Iman, along with Victoria Beckham, Jessica Alba (in Michelle Obama favorite Jason Wu), Renee Zellweger (in Carolina Herrera), Eva Mendes (in Calvin Klein) and Eva Longoria, wearing Diane von Furstenberg.

Chairing the event were Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake, who rocked a pair of geek-chic specs (and girlfriend Jessica Biel).

Heidi Klum, pregnant with her fourth child and wearing J. Mendel, promised to wear "high heels in the delivery room."

Tyra Banks wore Badgley Mischka, and Rachel Roy dressed India-born Lakshmi Menon.

Kanye West helped deflect reports he's broken up with model Amber Rose by making a show of support - literally, gripping her as she teetered and adjusting her dress.

Model behavior, indeed.

Rosario Dawson 'Thinks Beyond' for Charity.

Rosario Dawson will be participating in The Palomita Education Fund's upcoming charity event, Piensa Mas Alla…(Think Beyond) on May 29 at Terra SF in San Francisco. With the 2009 theme “What is your passion?” Dawson has designed a beautifully whimsical environmental, special edition t-shirt, which will be auctioned at the event, with all proceeds benefiting Latino education. The design will also be available for purchase, for a limited time only, through specialty retailers and on-line at palomitaclothing.com.

Drawing on last year‟s success, the second annual Piensa Mas Alla…Think Beyond… event is expected to draw over 500 VIP‟s of the Latino community together in celebration and support of fashion, art and Latino culture. Other confirmed celebrity designers include Adrienne Bailon, Andy Garcia, Baby Bash, Cesar Millan, Christina Milian, Eva Longoria- Parker, Frankie J, Jaslene Gonzalez, LENA, Maria Conchita Alonso, Melonie Diaz, Raquel Welch, Tony González, Tony Romo, Walter Perez and Valerie Cruz. This is a great way to kick-off the summer and enjoy a luxurious evening while supporting a worthwhile cause. A limited number of tickets for the event are available on www.palomitaclothing.com/

Celebrities Team With H&M For “Fashion Against AIDS” Clothing Line.

At the close of this tumultuous year for fashion retailers and the entire economy in general, it's refreshing to hear fashion for the greater good still perseveres.

The “Fashion Against AIDS” collection has been designed to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS and will be available at H&M in early February. H&M has teamed up with Designers Against AIDS to launch a collection of clothes and accessories designed by celebs like Timbaland, Good Charlotte, and Rihanna.

“...I love that H&M is providing a fashionable and easy way for young people all over the world to get involved in this worthy cause,” Rihanna said in a statement on Thursday.


The designs come in varying styles displaying both loud,bold statements to more subtle messages to suit all fashion tastes. Each piece is made from 100 per cent certified organic cotton and carries a special hang tag that reads: “This might be the most important piece of clothing you’ve ever had your hands on.”

Fashion Favours - Celebrity duds get ripped for charity.

Blimey. The Brits always come up with the coolest ideas.
Especially when it comes to dreaming up creative concepts to combine fashion and charity. Fashion Favours, the UK's latest philanthropic fashion initiative that's touting sustainable-chic clothing for the greater good, is no exception.



The newly launched Fashion Favours initiative involves shredding the old clothes of celebrities to raise money for charity, while at the same time, persuading Brits to recycle their unwanted threads.

Kate Winslet’s suit and Twiggy’s jeans are just a couple of the celebrity cast-offs that have been cut up and customized by young volunteers to create Fashion Favours, a project that aims to highlight the issues surrounding throwaway clothing.

The items that have been created will be auctioned on fashionfavours.com and will also be part of a massive fashion show being held in London on World AIDS Day, December 1. Proceeds from the auction and the show will go to Body and Soul, a charity that works with young people affected by HIV in the UK.

DesignerLaundry gives the creative geniuses behind the Fashion Favours an enthusiastic "Oi!" The feel-good benefit is two-fold: Wear a piece of your favorite celeb for charity and simultaneously save the planet! Rubbish never sounded cool.

Gwyneth Paltrow supports fashion swap for London charity Kids Company.

Gwyneth Paltrow, alongside fellow celebrities, Trudie Styler and Jemima Khan have donated clothes to Rumble in the Jumble, London's latest philanthropic fashion swap event benefiting the London children’s charity, Kids Company.

Kids Company was set up in 1996 to help vulnerable inner-city children, many of whom are surviving on their own, within severe deprivation. Last year Kids Company fed 1,273 children on Christmas Day who had nowhere else to go - and gave them all a present.

We suspect Gwyneth’s Antonio Berardi black and white lace dress won’t be on the racks. But, chins up, Alexander McQueen, Armani, Chanel and Luella have all added pieces to the sale with a difference, so if you just happen to be shopping in London this weekend, make sure you give them a visit.

Gisele Bundchen keeps it sexy in a clingy, jet-set ensemble.

Celebrity Version: Gisele Bundchen flaunts her famous shape in a transparent, clingy long-sleeved top and skinny black jeans as she lands at LAX. She accents her look with a rugged pair of calf-length motorcycle boots.


Our Version: The Plein Sud Off-the-Shoulder Top.
Plein Sud’s sexy stretch top has an extra wide crisscross neckline that’s meant to be worn off the shoulders. The top fits slim all over and features ruching at the sides. Dress it up with a slim pencil skirt and a sleek clutch, or keep it causal as shown with jeans. Now on sale at DesignerLuandry.com for $69.

Serena Williams flaunts her gams in Catherine Malandrino.

Celebrity Version: Serena Williams struts her stuff in Catherine Malandrino at US Open Official Player Party. The berry-hued shirt dress is the perfect compliment to her ebony complexion and raven locks.


Our Version: (The Same) Catherne Malandrino Silk Shirtdress.
Steal Serena's look with this flattering silk jersey dress. The frock boasts black beading around its wide, round neckline and vertical pleats that start beneath the front and back of the neckline that create a comfortable loose fitting body. The dress’s lantern sleeves also have pleat detailing around the shoulders and cuffs. A wardrobe winner for any season! Now on sale at DsignerLaundry.com for $249.

Cameron Diaz gets fresh in a hot pair of red stilettos.

Celebrity Version: Cameron Diaz proves she's not afraid of color by pairing a bold pair of red Christian Louboutin pumps to her black J Brand jeans and McQ by Alexander McQueen jacket.




Our Version: The Dolce & Gabbana Red Patent Leather Pumps.
These patent pumps from Dolce & Gabbana are timeless. Every gal should have a pair of cherry red stilettos. These killer heels feature grosgrain trim and a rounded toe. 4” heel. So hot! Now featured on Designerluandry.com for $395.00.

Jessica Biel flaunts her romantic side (but still brings sexy back).

Celebrity Version: Jessica Biel looking demure in a white eyelet shirt dress. Jessica plays up her femininity in this romantic Chloe LWD. Pairing it with a YSL Downtown bag lets a bit of her inner Diva shine through.


Our Version: The Catherine Malandrino Embroidered Shirtdress in Blanc. This lovely embroidered dress from Catherine Malandrino has a wonderfully flattering hourglass cut, adding a hint of sexiness to a timeless classic. The hemline boasts stunning cotton embroidery and highly detailed cutout design. So pretty and elegant, that Hamptons picnic awaits! Now on sale at DesignerLuandry.com for $295.