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Marc Jacobs Brings His Iconic Designs to the MTV VMAs 2019

Marc Jacobs poses with a moonman while walking the carpet at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday (August 26) at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

The 56-year-old fashion designer was joined at the event by his new husband Char Defrancesco. He also dressed a group of models in some of his most iconic designs of the past.

The five models are Abby Champion, Anok Yai, Lineisy Montero, Cara Taylor, and Hinandra Martinez.

Marc is being honored with the MTV Fashion Trailblazer Award tonight and he’s the first-ever recipient of the award.

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Mary J. Blige, Billy Porter, & Dita Von Teese Dress to Impress for Love Ball 2019

Mary J. Blige strikes a pose on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2019 Love Ball III on Tuesday (June 25) at the Gotham Hall in New York City.

The 48-year-old entertainer donned a black, feathered outfit and sparkling, black boots as she walked the red carpet alongside Pose star Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Mary J. Blige

Other stars at the event included Nicky Hilton, Dita Von Teese, Nico Tortorella and wife Bethany Meyers, Pose producer Janet Mock, Amanda Lepore, designer Marc Jacobs and husband Char Defrancesco, publicist Simon Huck, blogger Stephanie Shepherd, Drag Race winner Aquaria, along with models Teyana Taylor and Eric Rutherford.

The event was hosted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to raise funds for the CFDA-Vogue HIV/AIDS Fund at the New York Community Trust.

If you missed it, Mary was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 BET Awards.

FYI: Billy is wearing a custom Francis Libiran outfit, Gucci shoes, an Esenshel hat, and Alexis Bittar jewelry. Janet is wearing Rene Caovilla shoes.

25+ pictures inside of the stars stepping out for the event…More Here! »

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Rihanna Goes Pretty in Pink for Fenty Pop-Up Event in NYC!

Rihanna is slaying the fashion game!

The 31-year-old entertainer and fashion designer stepped out for the Fenty Pop-Up Launch Party on Tuesday night (June 18) at The Webster in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rihanna

Rihanna looked super hot in a neon-pink dress and matching strappy, heels as she celebrated the upcoming new Fenty collection, which launches on Wednesday, June 19.

Guests at the party included Orange is the New Black star Dascha Polanco and Marc Jacobs‘ husband Char Defrancesco.

10+ pictures inside of Rihanna at her party…More Here! »

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Rita Ora & Kate Moss Pose Together at Met Gala 2019

Rita Ora and Kate Moss are looking stunning together on the red carpet at the 2019 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6) in New York City.

The two posed with Char Defrancesco, Lizzo and Marc Jacobs at the event.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rita Ora

The Costume Institute Gala Benefit this year is celebrating the opening of the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” exhibition.

“#MetGala with my beautiful dates @themarcjacobs and #KateMoss! 💁🏼‍♀️💛,” Rita wrote on her Instagram.

FYI: Rita is wearing a Marc Jacobs gown with a Jimmy Choo clutch. Kate is wearing a Marc Jacobs gown and carrying a Jimmy Choo clutch.

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Diane Kruger, Lucy Boynton & More Step Out for Prada Resort Fashion Show!

Diane Kruger and Lucy Boynton strike a pose while attending the Prada Resort 2020 Fashion Show held on Thursday night (May 2) at the Prada Headquarters in New York City.

The 42-year-old Operative actress and 25-year-old Bohemian Rhapsody star were joined at the event by Aladdin‘s Mena Massoud, Naomi Watts, Uma Thurman and her son Levon Thurman-Hawke, Paul Dano and his girlfriend Zoe Kazan, AvengersPom Klementieff and Joel Edgerton.

Also in attendance to show their support for the presentation were Charlie’s Angels star Ella Balinska, Dane DeHaan and his wife Anna Wood, Haley Bennett, rapper Anderson Paak, fashion blogger Caroline Daur, editor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintour, designer Marc Jacobs and his husband Char Defrancesco, directors Joe Wright, Baz Luhrmann, Sofia Coppola and Lee Daniels.

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Gigi & Bella Hadid, Hailee Steinfeld, & More Attend Gigi's Birthday Party!

So many stars stepped out to celebrate Gigi Hadid‘s 24th birthday!

The model was joined by her fellow model and sister Bella Hadid, 22, and Bumblebee actress Hailee Steinfeld, 22, at the denim-themed party held at L’Avenue Restaurant at Saks on Monday night (April 22) in New York City.

Also in attendance were models Ashley Graham, Martha Hunt, Olivia Culpo, and Helena Christensen, as well as fashion designer Marc Jacobs, his husband Char Defrancesco, Gigi‘s mom Yolanda Hadid, and Gigi‘s sister Alana Hadid.

Check out all of their looks in our gallery, and see what Taylor Swift and BFF Abigail Anderson wore to the party as well (though Tay didn’t follow the denim theme) if you missed it!

FYI: Gigi is wearing a Levi’s Trucker jacket and jeans as well as Jacob & Co. and Alina Abegg jewelry. Bella is wearing a Denimcratic bustier, Dickies Girl pants, and Jennifer Fisher jewelry. Hailee is wearing Balmain. Ashley is wearing a Levi’s Made & Crafted® Denim Trucker dress and carrying a Fendi purse. Martha is wearing Fabrizio Viti boots. Olivia is wearing Unravel.

15+ pictures inside of Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Hailee Steinfeld, and more at the event… More Here! »

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Naomi Campbell, Justin Theroux & Anna Wintour Attend Marc Jacobs' Wedding!

Naomi Campbell, Justin Theroux and Anna Wintour are celebrating the union of Marc Jacobs and Char Defrancesco!

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The stars were among the many celebrity attendees at Marc‘s wedding on Saturday night (April 6) in New York City.

Bette Midler, Lil Kim, Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman, Christina Ricci and husband James Heerdegen, Chloe Sevigny also attended the event with Luka Sabbat.

Gigi and Bella Hadid, as well as Kaia Gerber, were also in attendance.

In April 2018, Marc popped the question to Char with an epic flash dance at Chipotle. Watch it now!

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