Style & Design

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For Simon Helberg, getting into character as Howard Wolowitz often involves squeezing into super-skinny jeans, and for that he has Big Bang Theory costume designer Mary T. Quigley to thank.

Quigley — who also offered us some insight into Sheldon’s T-shirt collection — explained the logic behind Wolowitz’s sartorial choices when she gave EW’s own Adam B. Vary a guided tour of the Big Bang wardrobe closet.

“He’s much more of a fashionista [than Sheldon and the other guys],” Quigley says. “Luckily, I have an actor who really believes in ‘in character’ and is willing to put the tight pants on, and feels comfortable doing it.”

So, what’s with Howard’s extensive collection of belt buckles? And where does Quigley dig them up? READ FULL STORY »

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Is that you Lindsay Lohan? The actress was a good sport when she played along with Jimmy Fallon’s “Let Us Play With Your Look” sketch last night. [E! News]

A copy of The Walking Dead issue #1 comic book sold for $10,000 on eBay. [Forbes]

Also in comic book news, Honey Boo Boo will star in her own comic, created by Bluewater Productions. [Observer]

Valentino gowns worn by the likes of Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway will go on display in London as part of an exhibition of the iconic designer’s greatest creations. [Vogue UK]

Lincoln cinematographer, Janusz Kamiński — who has worked on every single Steven Spielberg film since Schindler’s List — explains how he captured 11 amazing shots. [Vulture]

Solange Knowles cried “Discrim-FRO-nation” on Twitter after having her hair patted down by a TSA agent during an airport security search. [Refinery 29]

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She may follow the Guidette dress code to the letter, but when it comes to building her eponymous style brand, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi says she uses the Jessica Simpson business model.

On Tuesday night, the Jersey Shore star unveiled a new line of nail polish and her second fragrance at an event in New York City, telling EW why she sees her latest products as bricks in her growing empire and what she’s learned by watching Simpson achieve retail success.

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Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene have given new meaning to the phrase red carpet vamping as they promote The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2, so it’s not surprising that both ladies have worked the sheer trend in recent days.

At the London premiere of the final Twilight installment, Stewart posed confidently in a jaw-dropping sequined peek-a-boo jumpsuit by designer Zuhair Murad. Meanwhile, at the CFDA/Fogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York City, Greene paired pencil leg trousers with a lacy, bell-sleeved top by designer Wes Gordon.

Whose sheer ensemble was sexier?  READ FULL STORY »

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Kate Upton, Lady Gaga and the First Lady don’t have much in common, sartorially speaking, but all three women cinched a spot on Vogue‘s annual Best Dressed list.

Emma Stone — wearing a quilted satin dress from Proenza Schouler’s fall ready to wear collection — graces the cover of the special issue, which hits newsstands November 20. Kristen Stewart, Zoe Saldana, Rooney Mara, Solange Knowles, Leelee Sobieski, model Lily Kwong, socialite (and Vogue contributing editor) Lauren Santo Domingo, NBA wife Kimberly Chandler, and model Dree Hemingway round out the top 10.

Also featured is the new wave of style stars, including Jennifer Lawrence, Azealia Banks and Elizabeth Olsen.

Tell us: Who do you think was the best dressed celebrity of 2012?

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Disney fanatics, get ready to meet the most powerful figures in fashion.

Today, department store Barneys New York unveiled its much-anticipated holiday window displays, which feature an animated short film starring Mickey, Minnie, and a host of stylish characters based on real life fashion industry insiders. READ FULL STORY »

Italian jewelry brand Damiani created the Aro necklace (pictured above) worn by Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2. [WWD]

Director David Lynch will open a temporary location of his Parisian members-only club at Miami’s Delano South Beach Hotel for Art Basel. [Art Info]

“THE BORN THIS WAY BALL is getting a face-lift for America. I heard rumors @VERSACE IS CUSTOM DESIGNING ALL THE CLOTHES AND NEW LOOKS,” Lady Gaga announced via Twitter on Tuesday. Is that why she’s been wearing so much vintage Versace lately? [Telegraph UK]

Artist and puppet designer Wayne White — who won an Emmy for his work on Pee Wee’s Playhouse – is the subject of a new documentary called Beauty is Embarrassing. [Pop Culture Brain]

Lea Michele’s spray tan was completely ruined when she was peed on by a… Oh, let her tell you the story. [Huffington Post]

The deserted island that Bond villain Silva (Javier Bardem) calls home in Skyfall actually exists. [Movies]

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