Charlize Theron Designs Shoes with TOMS for Charity

Charlize Theron is putting in some serious footwork to help kids in her native South Africa. Today she debuts a new, limited-edition collaboration with do-gooding company TOMS Shoes. The result, slip-on sneakers made for men and women embellished with an image of an African baobab tree, will benefit the star’s non-profit, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, dedicated to…

Beyonce Launches Her First Fragrance: Beyonce Heat

Beyoncé Knowles is aiming to light a much-needed fire under the beleaguered fragrance business this February with her first scent, Beyoncé Heat. Industry sources estimate it could do $100 million at retail globally in its first year on counter. At least half of that figure is expected to come from U.S. sales.

And the entertainer — who is up for…

Burberry creative head wins Brit Designer of Year

LONDON (Reuters Life!) – Luxury goods group Burberry said its Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey has won the 2009 Designer of the Year prize at the British Fashion Awards.

Burberry also won Brand of the Year at the ceremony held at The Royal Courts of Justice in London on Wednesday night.

Bailey said the 153-year-old British maker of raincoats, fashionable clothes…

It Was a Family Affair at the “Nine” Premiere

The star-studded cast and crew of “Nine” had plenty to celebrate at the glittery premiere held Tuesday, Dec. 15, in New York, for their flashy musical had just received five Golden Globe nominations that morning, and ten Critics’ Choice nods the day before. So what better way to enjoy the moment than to bring the family along…

Lacoste Relaunches Limited Edition of Its 101 Sunglasses From 1980

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lacoste 101, Lacoste relaunches its legendary 101 sunglasses with a limited edition run of just 1,000 pieces worldwide. Inspired by the origins of the brand, that first pair of “La Lunette Lacoste” sunglasses was a pilot-style frame called “101″. The Lacoste 101 featured premium quality materials with unique styling and reflected the brand’s sporty…

Christopher Bailey: British Fashion Council’s Designer of the Year

The British Fashion Council announced Christopher Bailey as the winner of the prestigious Designer of the Year Award.

Ten other leading fashion figures were also honoured at the 2009 British Fashion Awards, supported by Swarovski, held this evening at the Royal Courts of Justice, London.

Hosted by presenter Lauren Laverne, the ceremony saw designers, models, fashion editors and stylists, and industry VIPs…