You Need To Know-Designer Richard Chai.

Richard Chai is an American fashion designer. Chai creates clothes for an eponymous label.Before launching his own line, he designed for Marc by Marc Jacobs.

In 2008, he released a capsule line under Target's Go International.

Richard Chai partnered with design firm Snarkitecture for a new pop-up retail store underneath the Highline at 504 West 24th Street, NY.

The project — titled Building Fashion conceived by BOFFO and Spilios Gianakopoulos aimed to promote collaborations between architecture and fashion.

Snarkitecture's installation re-imagines the retail interior as a glacial cavern, hand carved from eps foam.

The store will carry Chai’s men’s and women’s collections and will be open for 10 days in October 2010.

2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund top 10 finalists

You Need To Know-Designer Peter Som.

Peter Som's obsession with fashion began in the fifth grade while paging through copies of his older sister's fashion magazines. The look of Lauren Hutton in a crisp khaki suit; Lisa Taylor, hair flying in the wind, driving her car across the George Washington Bridge; Andie McDowell in a linen duster, eclining in an Adironack chair. These images, and more , prompted him to start sketchinge and he never stopped.

Of chinese descent, Peter was raised in San Francisco by parents who were both architects, and who instilled in him the ideal of purity of form, function and composition that have become hallmarks of his collection. Today, Peter designs clothes for real women with that same spirit. Effortless. Clean. Simply luxurious.

At Connecticut College, Peter studied and excelled in art and art history. He went on to graduate from the Parsons School of Design, after which, he honed his skills in the design rooms of some of America's most revered designers œ Bill Blass, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein. In 1997, he was recognizd by the CFDA as a rising young talent in their Scholarship Competition. Lord & Taylor reaffirmed his potential in their annual Thimble for his remarkable work. This past June at the American Fashion Awards, Peter was honored with accepting the Lifetime Achievement award on the behalf of Mr. Blass, who could not attend.

Peter's breakthrough debut collection, presented in the Fall of 1999 œ met with accolades from buyers and members of the press alike. In fact, he was noted by Vogue as one to watch in their esteemed "Index." His work has also been featued in such publications as WWD, Vogue, Elle, Mirabella, Glamour and Mademoiselle, as well as CNN Style with Elsa Klensch, HBO's ÔSex & the City', MTV and E!. As a full-fledged member of a new generation of designers, Peter is leading the tradition of Great American Sportswear firmly into the 21st century.

Nicole Scherzinger In The Latest Issue Of Fabulous Magazine.

Check out Nicole Scherzinger in the latest issue of Fabulous Magazine. The singer is currently promoting her new single, ‘Poison’, which was released on October 25th. More images are available below via Portal Nicole:

Beyonce did the final walk in this gorgeous gold look.

Model Joan Smalls hit the runway.

And so did the beautiful Liya Kibede.

Flicks Of Beyonce & Others In Tom Ford Show.

And remember designer Tom Ford's uber exclusive fashion show to debut his women's line during NY Fashion Week a few months ago? Well the pics of inside the show have finally surfaced inside the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar. Photographer Terry Richardson, the only photog allowed in, shot the show.

Can't wait to see the genius Tom is sure to deliver with his new line.

Jay-Z's "Decoded" Breaks Into Best Seller's List.

Jay-Z's new book Decoded is now on the the New York Times bestseller's list. Hope he gives a lil toast to Oprah for this one.

Jay-Z is known for topping Billboard charts but now the rapper's literary work is on the New York Times bestseller's list. His first book Decoded currently holds the third spot on the list. The top two spots are held by former president George Bush and his autobiography and Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken.

Decoded gives fans insight into Jay-z's lyrics and his life. The book was included on Oprah's 'Favorite Things' show last week and is in the top ten sellers on Amazon.com. The New York Times says, "Decoded gives the reader a harrowing portrait of the rough worlds Jay-Z navigated in his youth, while at the same time deconstructing his lyrics."

Congrats to Hov. Looks like his Midas touch is in full effect....

Chris Brown Addresses Rihanna Fans via Twitter.

Chris Brown is tired of the bickering amongst his fans and those of Rihanna. The entertainer addressed the issue on Twitter earlier today, stating that it is time for everyone to stop the constant feuding.

Check out what chris brown had to say via his twitter below. I am happy he has gotten over the whole Rihanna situation and handling it like a grown man.

Soul Train Music Awards 2010: R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Keyshia Cole, & Ne-Yo Perform Tributes To Ron Isley & Anita Baker.

The 2010 Soul Train Music Awards aired last night with show opener R. Kelly performing a medley of hits and special musical tributes to Anita Baker and Ron Isley.

The 2010 Soul Train Awards took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson as hosts.

We gave you the red carpet coverage weeks ago, now here's the performances that aired last night.

R. Kelly opened the show with a nine minute medley composed of “Bump N’ Grind,” “Your Body is Calling,” “When A Woman’s Fed Up,” “Happy People,” and “When a Woman Loves.”

Anita Baker was given the Centric Legend Award with a tribute featuring Goapele, Chrisette Michelle, Tamia, Faith Evans, Kem, Rachelle Farrell, Lalah Hathaway and Dionne Farris.

Following Ms. Baker, Ron Isley was given a tribute that included Eric Benet, El DeBarge, Freddie Jackson, Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson and Keyshia Cole.

Love seeing and hearing real singers. It rarely happens these days.

Here's the full list of winners:

• Legend Awards: Anita Baker and Ron Isley
• Best New Artist: Melanie Fiona
• Best Female R&B/Soul Artist: Alicia Keys
• Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: Trey Songz and Usher (tie)
• Song of the year: "Nothin' on You" - B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars
• Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year: "Love the Way You Lie" - Eminem ft. Rihanna
• Album of the Year: "Raymond vs. Raymond" - Usher
• Record of the Year: "Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)" - Alicia Keys, Aubrey Graham (Drake), Kerry Brothers Jr., and Noah "40" Shebib
• Best Reggae Artist: Gyptian
• Centric Award: Janelle Monae
• Best Gospel Performance: Marvin Sapp
• Best Dance Performance: Ciara - "Ride"

Kim Kardashian is Dead.

According to the Huffington Post:

Kim Kardashian will go off Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday to support World AIDS Day and won’t sign back on until $1 million is raised for Keep a Child Alive, Alicia Keys’ charity. Alicia, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake and Usher have also made the pledge.

Here is Kim’s ad, which reads: “Kim sacrificed her digital life to give real life to millions of others affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. Visit BuyLife.org or text ‘KIM’ to ‘90999′ to buy her life now.”

So, donate to a good cause if you want Kim back on Twitter.

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Raven Symone Takes The Cover Of The Latest Issue Of Kontrol Magazine.

Raven Symone takes the cover of the latest issue of Kontrol magazine. In the article, she talks about shaping into a woman, career, plus more!

At age twenty four, and even long before, Raven Symone has already been deemed comparable to Oprah Winfrey, one of the most successful women in the world. “I feel that [people] are really kind in saying that, but I have so much further to go to be in the shadow of her, let alone, right next to her”.

She continued, “I appreciate that and it actually sets higher expectations on me than I put on myself. I used to tell one of my friends, I’m not the next Oprah, I’m the next Raven Symone and I feel that way, but at the same time it’s such a great template to go after. She’s accomplished so much that hopefully I’ll be able to do one the creative side in the things I like to do.”
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