Roberto Cavalli designs a sexy exercise bike

Roberto Cavalli has managed to put his signature leopard print and heavily gilded stamp on an exercise bike. That’s right. The Roberto Cavalli for Cicolette collection features 6 styles of stationary bikes featuring a minimal shape consisting of a wheel, seat, handlebar (which look more like animal horns) and comes in a variety of flashy colors and metal combos that Lady Gaga can appreciate.  In fact, this bike is just about as wacky and over-the-top as Gaga's Hussein Chalayan egg. It would be no suprise to see her and her back up dancers spinning on the Cavalli bikes during her next performance.

There’s black carbon fiber with jaguar or zebra print or gold steel with jaguar print which while being a slightly ostentatious is a sleek alternative to planting a traditional, clunky stationary bike in your living room.

It’s sure to be a conversation piece when guests come over. Especially if you also have the exercise gear to go with it; Cavalli has an active wear range called Cavalli Gym hitting stores this month along with the bikes (think more leopard found on leggings and skin tight zip up jackets)

Roberto Cavalli for Ciclotte bikes are available exclusively in Roberto Cavalli boutiques. The Cavalli gym collection is in Roberto Cavalli boutiques and other select stores.

via Melissa Magsaysay L.A.Times

UPDATE: Christian Louboutin Sues Yves Saint Laurent

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Paris-based designer Christian Louboutin, whose pumps have graced many fabulous and famous feet, sued fashion rival Yves Saint Laurent over the use of the color red on shoe soles.

“Mr. Louboutin is the first designer to develop the idea of having red soles on women’s shoes,” said the trademark infringement lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court on Thursday.

Since January, Louboutin said in the suit, he has asked luxury company Yves Saint Laurent America, a subsidiary of the Gucci Group, to stop selling red-soled shoes in the same select Manhattan stores as he does.

“Defendants’ use of red footwear outsoles that are virtually identical to plaintiffs’ Red Sole Mark is likely to cause and is causing confusion, mistake and deception among the relevant purchasing public,” the suit said.

The suit asks for a U.S. judge to impose $1 million in damages and order YSL to stop manufacturing similar designs.

The Gucci Group was not available for comment and the U.S. branch of Yves Saint Laurent declined comment on the lawsuit.

Since shortly after Louboutin founded his first boutique in 1991 in Paris, the suit said, all his shoes have had red-lacquered soles. They can fetch more than $1,000 a pair.

“The Red Sole has become synonymous with Christian Louboutin and high fashion,” it said, adding that Louboutin had trademarked the design in the United States in 2008.

YSL Issues Rebuttal In Louboutin ‘Red Soles’ Lawsuit

The most recent courtroom update involves an arguably snarky rebuttal from YSL, essentially pooh-poohing Louboutin’s claims. According to The Daily Mail, Louboutin claims to be “the first designer to develop the idea of having red soles on women’s shoes,” in spite of the fact that YSL has used scarlet soles on select shoe styles since the ’70s — long before Louboutin’s innovation in 1992.

Court papers filed by YSL state that “Louboutin was fraudulent in his trademark application claim that he had ‘exclusive’ use of the red sole:

“Red out-soles are a commonly used ornamental design feature in footwear, dating as far back as the red shoes worn by King Louis XIV in the 1600s and the ruby red shoes that carried Dorothy home in The Wizard of Oz.”

Louboutin also went head-to-head, or heel-to-heel, with Brazilian shoemaker Carmen Steffens for producing shoes with his “signature” soles. In both lawsuits, Louboutin claims that the other designers’ red-soled shoes are being mistaken for those by Louboutin, creating a false identity for his company.

Renee Zellweger seen here wearing a pair of Louboutins in Milan

This looks as if it still is not over yet, as Louboutin sues Dior

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Blake Lively Causes Catfight at Chanel!

Rumour has it that the business people over at Chanel are unhappy about head designer Karl Lagerfeld’s choice to make Blake Lively the face of their latest handbag collection “Mademoiselle”!

There has been grumbling about the fact that Blake doesn’t really suit the classic Fashion house and we are hearing rumors that she has been accused of having an “off brand look”. What does that even mean?

I think she exudes style, sophistication and glamour and puts a youthful face to the brand which is what the collection needs. It would appeal to the younger market for me it does not appeal as much as the classic flap.

I am happy that Karl Lagerfeld got his way and gets to put whoever he wants for his ad campaigns, we totally agree with him that she is the All-American dream girl! (NewYorkDailyNews)

Louboutin Tries To Stop Dior From Making Red-Soled Shoes

2nd fashion law suit begins! - This time Dior comes under fire as the legal fights continues......

Court papers filed on Tuesday show Louboutin got information from a private investigator who said Christian Dior was planning to launch a red-soled shoe collection next season. The PI was hired to find information on the YSL case, but instead found information about Dior. Louboutin will not press charges against Dior, and Dior denies the claims.

The case against YSL presses on, with remarks from both sides getting snippier by the second. YSL says:

“Louboutin’s trademark should have never been granted…We just don’t think that any fashion designer should be able to monopolize any color.”

While Louboutin’s team shot back and said the claim was “utter rubbish” and “unless you are living in a cave” the consumer recognizes a red sole as a Louboutin. But don’t worry, Louboutin doesn’t claim to own every red under the sun. Louboutin’s lawyer Harley Lewin said:

“We are not claiming to own every red under the sun. There’s a particular red that Christian uses on his shoes, a bright, lacquered red. We aren’t saying burgundy or orange-red, we aren’t saying pink. We don’t own any other red but that red.”

The case will be decided on Friday by New York judge Victor Marrero.

See the latest update on Louboutin's law suit with YSL

Via Getty Images / StyleBistro.com

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Ashley Tisdale Debuts Her Blue Birkin

The 25-year-old actress exposed her brand new Hermes Birkin bag to the California air for the first time in Beverly Hills on Wednesday afternoon April 20 2011.

Ashley was forced to wait for her Birkin for two years, 2 years is a long time, but it’s not that bad considering the fact that there is a 6-year wait list for the bag– the longest wait for any bag in history. 

The only way you will be able to get one is if you are extremely lucky and they have klout at the store because they no longer take special orders from regular folks. 

So what does the The Hellcats and High School Musical do after taking the picture of her bag (above) what all us ladies on Twitter would do, and tweet of course!

The 25-year-old Tweeted in reference to the infamously long wait list the store traditionally has for one of these accessories. Tisdale bought a cobalt blue version, one of the most popular colours of spring so far. The Hermès store in New York sells the Birkin bag for £5,513 and up, a salesperson tells us.

Ashley is wearing Sunglasses by Prada, Hat by Phoebe and Vest by Doma with a Nirvana Slouch Tee from Singer22.com.

Hailee Steinfeld is the New Face of Miu Miu

Hailee Steinfeld is only 14, but she’s already a seasoned pro when it comes to the red carpet. The young star was consistently stunning during awards season, lighting up events in age-appropriate creations by Marchesa, Alberta Ferretti and Prada.

Now, Steinfeld has been chosen to front the next campaign for Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada’s more youthful label. Hailee has been spotted in several Miu Miu pieces, including the crystal-emblazoned dress she wore to the BAFTA Awards in February.

Previous Miu Miu spokesmodels include Lindsay Lohan, Katie Holmes, Kirsten Dunst and Kim Basinger. Hopefully Hailee will be just the girl to capture Miu Miu’s playful spirit.

Image via FlynetPictures.com/ StyleBistro.com

Rachel Bilson at the Chanel Collection Croisiere Show

Rachel Bilson at the Chanel Collection Croisiere Show 2011-12 at the Hotel du Cap in Cap d’Antibes, France
Top: Chanel Couture Spring 2011 * Shorts: Chanel Spring 2011
Clutch by Chanel and Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120 Patent Pumps

So, that's how you make black blazer and shorts look WOW!

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