Iman To Replace Kelly Rowland On Bravo's "The Fashion Show"

Bravo's "The Fashion Show" was an underwhelming replacement for it's mega-hit "Project Runway"; now going into it's second season the show will see a replacement in host. According to Bravo, Iman will replace Kelly Rowland to join Isaac Mizrahi. Iman is looking forward to her new role saying,

"I am so excited to be joining the Bravo team and to be working again with Isaac Mizrahi, my close friend of many, many years. I am also looking forward to all of the behind-the-scenes excitement and drama that is generated through the creative process of these undiscovered fashion designers. This will certainly be a show any follower of fashion will want to see.”

As "America's Next Top Model" saw a boost in it's viewership by adding Andre Leon Talley I believe "The Fashion Show" will see a similar impact - you can count me in as a viewer - for at least the first few episodes;-)

Will you be watching?

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Met Gala Red Carpet Highlights

The Costume Institute Gala is celebrating the American Woman: And without further ado.......

Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klien

Kerry Washington in Thakoon for Gap

Oprah in Custom Made Oscar De La Renta

Mary J. Blige in J Mendel

Padma Laksmi in Roberto Cavalli

Nicole Ritchie in Marc Jacobs

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Eva Mendes in Dolce & Gabbana

Iman

Who wore your favorite and least favorite look of the evening?

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Iman To Receive Fashion Icon Award From CFDA

Iman will enjoy the honor of receiving the Fashion Icon award from The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) on June 7th. Iman has remained a style icon since beginning her fashion career more than 30 years ago! Amongst many other high points, Iman has she managed to remain stunningly beautiful at age 54 AND build a hugely successful globally recognized namesake beauty brand.
We couldn't think of anyone more deserving of this award. The only question now is, who will she wear to the event?!

Iman: You Get Better With Age

Iman did a recent interview with Parade magazine and may have perhaps said what many people thought but couldn't dare say about First Lade Michelle Obama:

‘Mrs. Obama is not a great beauty,” Iman says, startling me a bit. “But she is so interesting looking and so bright. That will always take you farther. When you’re a great beauty, it’s always downhill for you. If you’re someone like Mrs. Obama, you just get better with age.”

I absolutely agree, I have always thought that Mrs. Obama has a style and grace that transcends beauty any day!

Anyway, Iman also talked about the photographer who discovered her making up a story about finding her in the jungle!!! But she understood the need, "everyone needs a narrative" she said.

View the remaining article on Parade. It's a great quick read.

A Dinner For Duro Olowu

Iman and Designer Duro Olowu

The star of London-based, Nigerian born designer Duro Olowu is rising - fast! He is said to be an instant favorite of Anna Wintour! And this week Duro was honored with a dinner party for his birthday by Sally Singer of Vogue. Iman, his wife and curator Thelma Golden and others were in attendance.

Iman is effortlessly chic in one of Duro's jacket
Thelma Golden also wearing Duro
Journalist Robin Givhan {far right}

The girlie girls designer, Tracy Reese

If you are unfamiliar with Duro's work he is best known for his adventurous use of prints! His pieces make a statement on its own yet very, very wearable. So in honor of Duro's birthday, enjoy the slide show of my favorite pieces from his Spring/Summer 2009 Collection.

Iman and Naomi Campbell for Vogue Model Roundtable

Iman, Naomi Campbell and other veteran models discuss what it is was to succeed in the industry. A few young models also had the opportunity to join the round table - none of our young favorites were in attendance - maybe next time..... And I'm not sure if Naomi was touching up in the ladies room but she was mysteriously missing from a few clips, hmm.....