Once again a Calvin Klein Ad has been banned for being too sexy. Last year their commercial for their fragrance Obsession starring Eva Mendes was banned  for exposing Eva's breast. Eva's commercial was restricted to being on late night TV. Well their new commercial is even raunchier. The ad almost looks looks like a trailer for porn. The ad was shot by photographer Steven Meisel.

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Below is the Banned television ad.

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For ages it had been rumoured that Pam Anderson would do the  Spring Summer Ad campaign for British designer, Vivienne Westwood. The canadian Actress who has for ages epitomized and defined the "California Blonde" despite  hailing from North of the US border. Pam has shown with this  campaign that she can also adapt to  a more indie, British  punk rock look.

Recently, loads of designers  and celebrities have been doing collaborations with high street clothing retailers. Comme de Garcons for H&M, Matthew Williamson for H&M and Kate Moss for Top Shop. Well now, Alexander Mcqueen can be added to this list. His capsule line at Target  has finally been released.

The collection has a rockstar feel to it, lots of black skinny pants and leggings. The collecton is quite dark in terms of colour and might be a reflection of the current economic crisis.

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Last week, I  posted the first shot  of Scarlett Johansson giving off a Marilyn Monroe vibe for Dolce & Gabanna cosmetics. Here is image #2 from her Dolce & Gabanna ads. The ladt ad was for lipstick, this one is for foundation.  Very very sexy!!!

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 Daisy Lowe is part of the Spring /Summer ad campaign for DKNY. The campaign was shot by the Sartorialist Scott Schuman.

Is it just me or Does anyone remember the last time they saw Rosie Huntington Whiteley wearing clothes??… Didn't think so. Then again I think most people would wear a lot less clothes if they looked like Rosie. Recently she has done Underwear ads for Dolce & Gabanna and Victoria's Secret. In fact I only posted about her Dolce & Gabanna underwear ad earlier today. Well Now Rosie is back modelling underwear and this time its for British Lingerie Brand, Agent Provocateur.

Rosie is featured in a promotional video called "Love Me Tender… Or Else!". In the video she is featured wearing lingerie while beating up her boyfriend for not remembering Valentines day.

And the lesson to guy's is Don't forget Valentines Day!!!

Here is a youtube video of British Fashion designer, Alexander Mcqueen's 2009 Fall Winter menswear collection. Overall I give the show an A-. The presentation was great. The Show was a mix of debonaire  meets Jack the ripper. Reminded me of early 20th century style, not that I was alive in the early 20th century.

Most of the pieces were very wearable, except for some that had a molded crotch piece. I really cant imagine that piece off the catwalk but the rest of the collection was impeccable.

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Velvet is in for Menwear in in Fall/ Winter 2009! Anyone who  has been following fashion week can tell you that its true  Velvet will be the  big trend in menwear this year. Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Burbery and Giorgio Armani used velvet and velour(a fabric with the rich look of velvet but  more stretchy) in a variety of ways in their collections.

As we all know Fashion trends usually trickle down from fashion week and the High street stores gain inspiration from the big designers when they are developing their clothing ranges. So expect lots of Fashion week inspired looks in the high street stores later this year.

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Agyness Deyn was off to Sao Paolo Brazil to  open and close the Ellus. According to Brazilian fashion blog, Made in Brazil she  caused such a stir with the Brazilian Media that the show had to be staged twice in one day. Once for the media and then for the specially invited guests.

The Made In Brazil blog even posted a video of Agyness opening the fashion show.

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 Rosie Huntington Whiteley is usually seen strutting on the catwalks for lingerie label, Victoria’s Secret. Now she can also be seen  modelling for Dolce & Gabanna underwear. The model who has been haled as “the next Kate Moss” , has landed some major campaigns this past year, including  Burberry, VS and a British Vogue cover.

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You've seen Davids Emporio Armani ads and Victorias ads well now the fashionable couple have teamed  up for a steamy  shoot  for Emporio Armani underwear.

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Victoria Beckham is on the cover of  the February 2009 Issue of Russian Vogue. With a campaigns for Armani  and Marc Jacobs under her belt and a successful dress collection,  Victoria has quickly become a style icon.

The cover, was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who also shot her Emporio Armani ads.In the cover shot Victoria is seen sucking her thumb.

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British Actress, and former "The O.C" star, Mischa Barton has taken some time out from designing headbands and handbags to be the cover model of Crash #48.  Mischa seems to be taking  a big step into the fashion as she recently opened an online store  that will sell her line of handbags

Men's fashion week is currently going on in Milan.  Here are some pics from British design house Burberry. Burberry has gone back to basics with classic cuts, trench coats pinstrips and plaid. Its very reminiscent of their aestetique in the 90's. Also of note was Burberry's usage of little neck ties that almost looked like victorian style cravats. I definitely think Designer Christopher Bailey has delivered with this collection. 

Could the cravat become a trend? Below are two Cravat style ties. Image source

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Today is Obama's inauguration!!! woohoo. As you all know most of the fashion industry has supported Obama from day 1. Anna Wintour , Andrew Christian, Jean Castelbajac and many others  in the industry have shown their support for him in various ways. If you would like to  mark the occasion you can surf on over to Runway to Change. Runway to Change  i selling Obama inspired fashion by top  name designers such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Zac Posen,  Derek Lam and Rachel Roy.