MICHELLE OBAMA in THAKOON

While most eyes and ears were focused on Barack Obama's speech, there were those viewers who were secretly waiting to see what his First Lady would be wearing. While most thought she would go the conservative route, Michelle Obama decided to wear Thakoon Panichgul. The dress is from the 09 Resort Collection.

PONI HOAX

Here's a new discovery from France, Poni Hoax.  It's a mix of electro and modern italo-disco.

The video stands on its own.

SHOW CARDS...SHOW STOPPERS

Here are some more show cards that we couldn't let pass by us. We talked about Atuai a while back and her card is definitely eye catching. Here's one of our favorites, Magalie.

SHOWSTUDIO FUTURE TENSE

SHOWstudio started their short film series featuring designers visual talents on video/film.

A few weeks back we brought you Nick Knight's video featuring a gun toting, Naomi Campbell.

The contributors of this particular series include Rodarte, cassette playa, Alice McCall, Ioannis Dimitrousis as well as other designers. It'll be showing for a month from 18 August-18 Sepetmber. Take a look and sort out your favorites.

COCO IT'S ALL ABOUT COCO FOR FALL

Coco is popping up everywhere. We've seen her in that highly addictive V video, here she is for Barney's and Vogue. Wait until NY Fashion Week, she'll be everywhere.

YES AMAZING SHOW CARDS

Ok , we don't want to overload you on the showcards but it is interesting to see each agency's approach to packaging their models. Sessilee is with Major.

SHOW CARDS MORE MORE MORE

KARLIE DAUL ANJA SHOW CARDS

SHOWCARDS FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

The agencies have been releasing their showcards and most of them look incredible. Who'll be the top girls booking left and right? 

JUVELEN HANNA

In the spirit of the Olympics here's some synchronizing swimming in Yuvelen's vid "Hanna."

MODEL.LIVE PREMIERES VOGUE.TV

Model.Live premieres tomorrow at Vogue.TV. It's the union of Vogue and IMG into the arena of reality TV.  It runs in 14 webisodes and features Cato, Austria, and Madeline. Will it be a huge internet sensation? Take a look at the sneek peak.

CHANEL IMAN VOGUE KOREA

Chanel Iman has her first solo cover. After all the buzzshe recieved from Vogue Italia, she lands on the cover of Vogue Korea. Seems like this issue is following in the footsteps of Franca Sozzani's July issue,"A Black Issue." Chanel looks great here and the timing is perfect for New York Fashion Week.

FRANCA SOZZANI VOGUE ITALIA

Franca Sozzani is like the younger, rebellious sister of her counterparts, Anna Wintour and Carine Roitfeld. She has an artistic eye with a strong sense of style that works well together. Since 1988, Franca has been the editor of Vogue Italia presenting an image that is truly innovative. Being creative and having a definite point of view is important in being an editor but another key component is vision. Franca has proven that she has vision over the years especially with her timely July issue of Vogue Italia,"A Black Issue." That issue garnered so much attention that it brought her to the forefront of her Vogue sisters. Being a creative vision is in the genes, here sister, Carla Sozzani is the owner of 10 Corso Como, a boutique in Milan that mixes fashion with art. Franca is the perfect blend of Anna and Carine and that's reason enough to be a be a fan.

I hope you know your Italian.

ANNA WINTOUR VOGUE

Anna, Anna, Anna... the style, the grace and the know-how behind the hugely successful Vogue. Believe it or not she dropped out of school at the age of 16 to pursue a career in fashion journalism. She became Vogue's editor in 1988 at a time when the publication was failing. Since then, she has made it into the most successful fashion magazines of its time. With her signature style and success, she has proven why she is the Queen of fashion.

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY-VOGUE THE ANSWER...

OK, so many people have been commenting on Keira Knightley's hair on the recent cover of American Vogue. The apparent answer to the hair mishap is everyone's friend and foe, photoshop. Here's an image from the photo shoot with Mario Testino before it landed on the cover and of course before it was photoshopped. Besides it is the actual cover and below is what their inspiration was for the photo shoot. Here's the video of Keira's experience shooting with Mario Testino for American Vogue.

CARINE ROITFELD FRENCH VOGUE

France...Paris...Carine Roitfeld, the exquisite and sensual editor of French Vogue. She has her own style that always makes her stand out. And, she's not afraid to smile. She's worked with a variety of designers as their "muse" including among them, Tom Ford, when he was designing for Gucci. She has a definitive point of view that consistently comes across the pages of French Vogue. Carine Roitfeld has been at the helm for the past seven years and has made it as recognizable as its American counterpart. We are definitely a fan.

FRIENDLY FIRES PARIS

CHIC EVERYBODY DANCE

This is a great way to end the work week. Vintage CHIC!

MEET THE SOLID GOLD DANCERS

If you ever wanted to know the names of you favorite SOLID GOLD DANCERS no need to worry here's the full breakdown for you. One by one..

UHM-JUNG HWA - D.I.S.C.O

DO THE DISCO!

FEEL THE FEVER OF DANCE FEVER

They have to bring this show back. The hairstyles,the clothes, and the of the course the amazing dance moves!!! Please don't forget the host of the show Danny Terrio.

KIDDA UNDER THE SUN

Here's a cool, breezy song to enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Kidda hails from Brighton-click on their name to see their myspace page.

WRANGLER WE ARE ANIMALS by RYAN McGINLEY

Mostly on everyone's top list of photogs is Ryan McGinley.  GAP loves him so much that he's featured in their new Fall campaign.  He recently shot Wrangler's new campaign titled, "We Are Animals." What does one make of that caption? One with nature? Self-preservation? Raw animal human instincts and traits? From the look of the campaign and mini commercial it will illicit a wide variety of feelings. The real question will this make you want to wear a pair of Wranglers. The re-branding of Wranglers has been somewhat successful abroad but here in the states it's still has a certain perception that's been hard to break. Will McGinley's new vision translate Wrangler into the new, "reborn" denim line?

RACHEL McADAMS NEW YORK TIMES T MAGAZINE

Rachel McAdams looks like a chameleon that she truly is as an actress. Her stunning looks adds to this beautiful tease for the New York Times T Magazine.

BUY YOUR WAY INTO NY FASHION WEEK

If you really want to see the shows at NY Fashion Week, I hope you have an American Express card. American Express is offering special VIP access in their skybox to see a few selected shows for $250 per person. There's also "By Invitation Only" packages which gains you access backstage to watch hair and make-up work their beautiful magic. The proceeds go to the American Express CFDA fund so you'll be helping the future of fashion while you're getting your fashion fix.