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Jean Paul Gaultier's Man Makeup

Jean Paul Gaultier, our famous gender-bending designer has furthered his quest in blurring the lines of female/male cultural mores with a new line of man makeup effectively called Monsieur. The line is scheduled for its U.S. début in May with a product lineup of cleanser, toner, and shaving products- sounds normal, until you add concealer, eyeliner, bronzers, and brow grooming gels. The line of “aesthetic enhancers” retails for $10- $60. Small price to pay for any man willing to dip into the beauty waters.

A look from the runways: Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2008 Men's Collection

Photo: Style.com

Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture

Gisele is up for sale- on the Christie's auction block. Michel Comte's 1999 shoot of a bare-breasted Gisele which helped coin her nickname, "The Boobs from Brazil," is a hot piece up for grabs at Christie's London Photographs sale on May 15. Expectations are high with the buzz surrounding the Comte nude photo of Carla Bruni, whose currently working the title as France's First Lady. Also on the block is a 1993 Kate Moss portrait, snapped by Albert Watson in Marrakech.

Pump, Pump, Pump It Up!

Christian Louboutin is synonymous with sexy, glam-worthy teetering heels. Louboutin is at his best here with au currant platform pumps embellished with hot pink python and suede. Perfect with spring’s lovely florals, diaphanous layers, and neon chic colors. These little babies can be yours at the price of $895- truly recession-proof glamour.

Celebrity Life

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are set to give viewers a glimpse of their lives in a new "docu-series" for TLC. The show, currently in production follows Lopez as a new Mommy to her twins Emme and Max and the launch of a new fragrance. "I am excited to be a part of the TLC family, Lopez said in a statement.”I'm looking forward to sharing this exciting journey together."

Opening Night at the Metropolitan Opera

The stars came out to the gala benefit for the opening night of the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Donizetti’s comedic “La Fille du Regiment” (The Daughter of the Regiment) sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent. Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez, who stars as the lovesick Tonio and French soprano Natalie Dessay, as Marie the title tomboy character, brought the crowd to rapturous applause mid-performance. Supermodel Naomi Campbell, Diane Kruger, Ginnifer Goodwin, Eva Mendes and Emmy Rossum attended the event.

Naomi Campbell

Leighton Meester

Eva Mendes

Ginnifer Goodwin

Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson

Bikini Girls

Elizabeth Hurley shows the goods to sell her swimwear collaboration with Mango. The Elizabeth Hurley for Mango swimwear line features cut-out and fifties-inspired one-piece and femme fatale bikinis. Hurley glams it up for top photographers Mert & Marcus.

Hurley's not the only British bombshell to strip down; Spice Girl Mel B. flaunts her assets as the new face of Ultimo lingerie. Mel B. follows in the footsteps of supermodels Rachel Hunter, Helena Christensen and Penny Lancaster.

Mel B. lounges poolside wearing Ultimo lingerie.

Fashionable Quotes

"Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else.

- Judy Garland

MET'S Costume Institute Salute to Superheroes

The countdown has begun to the MET's annual Costume Institute Gala, Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy on May 5, with honorary chair Giorgio Armani and co-chairs George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Anna Wintour. Superheroes explore the symbolic nature between fashion and fictional superhero characters and how the imagery permeates popular culture. The exhibit features 60 ensembles from movie costumes, avant-garde designs from Thierry Mugler, Alexander McQueen to Bernhard Willhelm, and high-performance sportswear. The exhibition runs from May 7 through September 1, 2008.

Karl Lagerfeld Suspended In Animation

After conquering the real world as an iconic designer, respected photographer and successfully masquerading through numerous artistic endeavors, Karl Lagerfeld descends on the final frontier. No, not space- although it’s quite possible Lagerfeld will have assembled the first fashion show on the moon before he heads off for glory at his work rate. Lagerfeld succeeds in going a little further to the virtual world where he descends on Grand Theft Auto's Vice City in all of his stylish pomp. Lagerfeld is no common thug in Vice City, but a hip DJ at Vice City's K109 Studio station. Players can listen to Lagerfeld's groove selection of electronica and dance music mixed with his heavily accented politically incorrect musings on style and life.

Black Out On The Catwalk

British model Jourdan Dunn achieved a rather puzzling and dubious distinction at the F/W shows. Dunn was the first black model hired to walk in Prada's Fall/Winter '08 collection since Naomi Campbell sashayed to Miuccia's Italian groove in 1997. One is to reason, that for 22 concurrent seasons models of color where not in vogue at the iconic Italian label.

On one hand, Miuccia's designs evoke a sublime sensibility with a subtle subversive whit that's fashion forward. On the other, Prada's casting directives for runway and in their ad campaigns is a blast to the past. To be fair, Prada is not the only fashion house guilty in this respect. The undisputed preference for white models permeates throughout the industry, with the practice so commonplace that it’s an afterthought to think otherwise. Maybe next season Muiccia will surprise us with Dunn, Chanel Iman or the industry's latest token black model prancing down her runway- effectively inciting an industry resurgence for models of color. Or maybe, black models will once again be M.I.A on Prada's runway until 2018. - Laina Whitney Faber

Prada’s Blackout: Jourdan Dunn graces Prada’s F/W 2008 catwalk. Naomi’s last walk at Prada in 1997.