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I can think of only one who will disagree with me (yes, that's you MR) when I declare Black Swan best film of 2010. Hey, fit men in tights, good girls gone bad in tutus? what's not to love about this campy Gothic thriller? It gave American Vogue good reason to shoot a gorgeous fashion story with the divine Natalie Portman. Natalie Portman in Rochas by Peter Lindbergh Natalie Portman in Rochas by Peter Lindbergh Tutus for Black Swan designed by Rodarté It does seem to be part of a bigger trend that includes both participating in and watching dance of all forms as well as a integrating professional dancer's clothing into ready-to-wear. Maybe it's the combination of strength and fitness combined with fragile femininity that seems so alluring but ballerinas-as-models and dance themes have been cropping up all over the place recently. Earlier this year, US Elle featured a beautiful editorial story with Natasa Vojnovic and members of the American Ballet Theater shot by Cart...

US Vogue January 10 US Vogue's featured designers for this decade Alexander McQueen , Balmain (Christophe Decarnin) , Calvin Klein (Francisco Costa), Celine (Phoebe Philo), Dior (John Galliano), Dior Homme ( Hedy Slimane), Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten, Gucci (Tom Ford), Helmut Lang , Lanvin (Alber Elbaz), Marc Jacobs , Marni , Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens. Rocha ( Olivier Theyskens), Rodarte , Versace (Donatella Versace ), YSL (Tom Ford), YSL ( Stefano Pilati) . Just one GLARING omission, naturally I am referring to Nicolas Ghesquière's work for Balenciaga where he has been since 1997. More to come ...

American Vogue January 2010 Media darling Rodarte is actually Californian design duo Kate and Laura Mulleavy. The sisters are featured in the January 2010 issue of American Vogue along with other young designers currently making their mark on the international fashion scene. Of their design style they say, "Ruin and decay are recurring themes in all of our collections. We're most attracted to imperfection and beauty of chaos." Rodarte for Target December 2009 Yesterday saw the launch of their capsule collection for the Go International line for Target , the latest in a long line of collaborations between the most forward-thinking of the mass retailers and young design talent that includes Alexander McQueen, Luella Bartley, Paul & Joe, Libertine, Thakoon, Proenza Schouler, Alice Temperley, and Jovovich-Hawk amongst others. As ever, prices are a far cry from the usual $3,000 and up. Denim jacket, $39.99, navy tulle bow top, $24.99, navy lace and tulle skirt, $29.99, Blu...