Freestylin\\\’

Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld, claims that it is hypocritical for people to protest wearing furs in a world that eats meat. A PETA spokesperson calls the designer a dinosaur — with outdated thoughts and style. Kira Plattinina’s company is going bankrupt, check out her website for 75% off. Vogue, along with a few other Conde Nast magazines, are facing hard hits when it comes to advertising. Dolce and Gabanna were inspired by the film The Leopard in their most recent collection, which is rich with opulence and jeweled colors. Sample sale sites such as topsecret.com are offering anonymous buying so shopaholics do not need to feel guilty for spending during a recession. Pick up Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, for some inspiring looks at the beginning of fashion photography. A fashion year in review celebrated the return of the supermodels, including Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington.

Want that awesome sporty look? Try no further than the line done by Stella McCartney for Adidas. Special gems include the Fortanima and Salju boots, both extremely stylish cold weather styles. The surprising perk? The Salju boots lace up and also fold down in such a way that make them look very couture like. They have just a tinge of patent leather on the toe, but the rest of the boot is made of canvas, making them a great selection for vegetarians.

She also designed several nice looking jackets that will look awesome on those slopes or just walking down the sidewalk. Even if you never hit the gym, you can still achieve that fresh and sporty look.