Alessandra Ambrosio | The New York Observer

Seven-Inch Heels at Christian Siriano; Press Tramples Gunn, Suvari

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:10:41 -0400

Misshapes DJ Leigh Lezark and Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio probably don’t run into this problem often, but at Saturday’s Christian Siriano show they wore the same thing: burgundy platform pumps from the designer’s Payless collection.

In fact, many of the show’s front-row guests sported Siriano footwear. Actress Tori Spelling was overheard insisting to a second-row companion that her seven-inch heels were comfortable.

But the afternoon’s biggest star was Project...

Bikini Babe Fernanda Motta Risks Modeling Career on 'Thrilling' Pesto Pasta at Le 55

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:26:02 -0400

Restaurants are notoriously risky investments, especially for a supermodel.

"I cannot come here," Fernanda Motta told the Daily Transom the other night at Le 55 in the meatpacking district, "because I love Italian food."

Despite the inherent danger—every carb-laden bite of pasta a potential career-ender for the slender, four-time Sports Illustrated bikini babe—Ms. Motta and her husband, Roger Rodriguez, remain partners in the renamed, revamped and relaunched restaurant, formerly known as Merkato 55, located at 55...

Fashion Roundup: Legendary Model Agency Founder Jerry Ford Dies; t.A.T.u.'s New Gig; Michael Phelps' Mom Might Become a Designer

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:31:08 -0400

Ford modeling agency founder Jerry Ford passed away on Sunday in New Jersey at the age of 83. [NY Times]

Nicole Miller, often perceived as an evening wear designer, is launching a line of day dresses for Spring 2009 under the label Nicole Miller Studio One. [WWD]

The Russian girl band t.A.T.u. are the new faces of the Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter '08 campaign in Russia. [t.A.T.u. via The Cut]

Katie Holmes will...