The eccentric Karl Lagerfeld has again made news with the opening of a pop up shop called KARL dedicated to, who other than, himself. As you can see from the image, you can pick up a charm featuring a depiction of his face with dark shades and all. Also available is the new line bearing the same name as the store. The shop is located at 375 Bleeker St. in New York. (Source: Refinery29)

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Net-a-Porter TV had a chance to capture a rather unique exchange between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Lagerfeld. The man sits down with himself and offers up some great insights into various topics. This is a good watch, so check it out.

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The other day we showed you the dope Sponge Bob illustration by Dutch illustrator Mike Frederiqo, turning the iconic yellow character into Pharrell Williams.

Mike was nice enough to follow up and send over an entire series of Sponge Bob personifications that he worked on. After the jump you find Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Terry Richardson and more.

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I was speaking to a friend the other day, quite a well-known designer, who felt that their latest collection wasn’t as well-received as had been expected. They joked that perhaps, since Kanye West was attempting a sort of couture d’etat on the fashion world, perhaps they should go the other way, and launch a music career.

It’s not uncommon for designers to change disciplines. Hedi Slimane has published fantastic photography books, and Tom Ford managed to shut everyone the hell up when ‘A Single Man’ was released. Still, these shifts don’t seem quite analogous to switching from mic-rocking to the catwalks of Paris.

To be fair, we all know that in the studio Kanye for damn sure doesn’t lack the minerals, vitamins, irons, or the niacins. This month, though, as we all know, Yeezy left the runaways in favour of the runway, with the debut collection of his new label, Dw, at Paris Fashion Week.

Unsurprisingly, reviews were mixed. Cathy Horyn questioned its presque prêt-à-porter tailoring, and Suzy Menkes called it uninspiring; while Tim Blanks threw about backhanded compliments like ‘contextually impeccable’, ‘unprecedented’, and ‘Baby Balmain’ (though B$lmain might be more appropriate).

To me, the collection’s cashmere & cleavage vibe came off largely as a wifey fantasy. Unapologetically luxe, indisputably evocative of a certain lifestyle, the clothes seem to be right in step with the ‘bubbles on the terrace in Southampton’ future that’s surely in store for the lady that out-Roses Amber.

What the Dw collection really got me thinking about, though, was that with Kanye neatly side-stepping from rapper to design wunderkind, what would happen if some of the other fashion designers made the inverse career switch.

A surprising number of designers were on hand to lend their support, from Olivier Theyskens to Azzedine Alaïa, Dean and Dan Caten (D Squared) to Jeremy Scott.

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Fashion figure Karl Lagerfeld photographed crimson-haired songstress Florence Welch for the cover her band Florence + the Machine’s limited vinyl single ‘Shake it Out,’ set to release on October 31. This is the first cover from the designer and musician’s upcoming series with The Vinyl Factory.

Check out the official ‘Shake it Out’ video below:

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Italian film maker Alessandro Simonetti presents ‘All That’s Gold Does Not Glitter’, a video on Brooklyn artist Scott Campbell.

“During the Karl Lagerfeld Pirelli calendar launch in Moscow, Renato Montagner, Creative Director of Pirelli P Zero, commissioned artist Scott Campbell to create two signature projects. To engrave a Pirelli tire and to design a special edition P Zero bike jacket by Dainese. In the summer of 2011, Campbell began working on these pieces in his Brooklyn studio in New York.”

Check out a behind the scenes look at the artist working on the Pirelli calendar project. Enjoy!

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“The Tale Of A Fairy” is Karl Lagerfeld’s new Chanel Cruise 2012 Film featuring Amanda Harlech, Kristen McMenamy, Freja Beha, Bianca Balti, Baptiste Giabiconi, Brad Koening, Jake Davies, Mark Vanderloo, Oriol Elcacho, Sebastien Jondeau, Seth Kuhlmann and the film star – Anna Mouglalis.

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Riccardo Tisci’s forthcoming issue Visionaire magazine (#60, done in collaboration with Givenchy) explores “religion as liberating force, complete with its share of saints, sinners, and supermodels.”

However vaguely Tisci sees his own faith, his Visionaire is Catholic with a capital C, featuring eye-popping imagery that turns a millennium of European art on its head. Housed in an unfolding wooden case that nods to the great tradition of the altarpiece, the issue doesn’t scrimp on saints, including Carine Roitfeld, appropriately venerated in a series of haunting portraits by Karl Lagerfeld. (“Religion is anything you believe in,” the Chanel designer offers.)

The rest of the issue is an exuberant visual tribute to religious tropes. The Madonna and Child are revisited by Mario Sorrenti, and while she’s not exactly Rubenesque, there’s a certain minimalist serenity about her that beguiles. Paolo Canevari and Francesco Carrozzini canonize Franca Sozzani, complete with a Giotto-like halo, while Tisci’s house model, Lea T, is reimagined by Giovanna Battaglia and Pierpaolo Ferrari as a beautiful veiled martyr in Renaissance-style couture. The Son then comes into his own as Danko and Ana Steiner and Jared Buckheister rework the crucifixion, mounting Jesus on—or is it at—a lectern. Some of the pictures are slightly less tranquil. The shoot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott of Lara Stone bound in ropes beside a burning cross conjures both Saint Joan and Mississippi Burning. But perhaps the most indelible image is that of Tisci suckling at the breast of Marina Abramovic, a woman who knows a thing or two about suffering for belief.

The above photo sees Carine Roitfeld photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. Visionaire 60 RELIGION is out June 2011. You can pre-order here.

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Once again Karl Lagerfeld has gotten together with Diet Coke, presenting for 2011 three new bottle designs. Stripes, polka dots and stars decorate the three bottles from the line-up, which will release in stores June 2011. They will also come in a special prism shaped box set, created by the designer for this collaboration.

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After previewing the new VMAN Kanye West cover the other day, we can now show you the magazine’s official video on the release, which hits stands Tuesday, February 8, 2011. For those in New York City, on Monday, February 7th and Tuesday, February 8th, you can stop by the Visionaire Gallery at 11 Mercer St to see their factory workers prepare the issues live!

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Karl Lagerfeld shot Kanye West for the cover of Vman. From what we gather, each issue comes with a real US $1 bill stuck in Kanye’s mouth!?

“Our Vman cover. Everything we put out breaks some sort of rule. Karl Lagerfeld and “Some kids from Chicago” -Virgil Abloh

Check a behind the scenes video below.

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The other day we reported about the new Pirelli Calendar 2011, entitled “Mythology” and shot by none other than Karl Lagerfeld. Today we can present you a lengthy 24 minute behind the scenes look at the production of the calendar, featuring commentary by Karl Lagerfeld and all the participating models.

Check out the video (NSFW) after the jump.

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Today Karl Lagerfeld unveiled the new Pirelli Calendar 2011 in Moscow. The release marks a highlight every year. Last year we reported about it as well, as it was shot by Terry Richardson. Featured in the 2011 “Mythologie” entitled calendar are Bianca Balti, Elisa Sednaoui, Freja Beha Erichsen, Isabeli Fontana, Magdalena Frackowiak , Anja Rubik, Abbey Lee Kershaw , Lakshmi Menon, Heidi Mount (Aurora, Amphitrite), Erin Wasson, Natasha Poly, Daria Werbowy, Iris Strubegger, Sebastien Jondeau, Garret Neff, and Jake Davis.

“Lagerfeld photographed models in his Paris studio for the coveted calendar, with each one posing as a different deity from ancient Rome and Greece.

The calendar consists of 36 black-and-white images of 15 female models and 5 male models. Actress Julianne Moore is also photographed as Hera, the wife of Zeus.”

After the jump we can show you some first images of the calendar, with more to follow soon.

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A while ago we gave you a first look at the Karl Lagerfeld pendants from rather new Parisian jewelry brand Nous Sommes (We Are). Today we show you their latest pieces, consisting of pendants featuring Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson.

More images of the new pendants follow after the jump.

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The other day we gave you an exclusive preview of the new Parisian jewelry brand Nous Sommes. Karl Lagerfeld himself was sporting his necklace. Here Verbal from Japanese brand Ambush now gives a preview of the blacked out version of the necklace, which will be coming to stores soon.

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Parisian brand Nous Sommes created a pendant featuring the face of Karl Lagerfeld… and here he is wearing it! Check the Nous Sommes blog for more info.

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10 Magazine is celebrating their 10th anniversary. For the occasion they present “10 Fashion Gods” on 10 different coverse. Not only do they present ten covers, but each so called “fashion god” could also choose his/her own preferred photographer.

“The next issue, out in May, boasts 10 different covers – 10 designers, each photographed by their choice of photographer. Helmut Lang sent a passport photo; Dolce & Gabbana commissioned Terry Richardson; Karl Lagerfeld produced a self-portrait.”

The covers feature Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, Helmut Lang, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, John Galliano, Albert Elbaz, Vivienne Westwood, Donatella Versace and Azzedina Alaia.

Take a more detailed look at the covers after the jump.

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