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Post by MyAdia on Aug 3, 2011 13:33:18 GMT -5
Hey, all of Monaco's problems are solved - their flagship made Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed list! Seriously, her lunatics fans will use this as proof that Charlene's boob-popping strapless/backless/halters are not vulgar at all but elegant. I guess Albert and the Monaco media will use this as another piece of evidence that the tens of millions that they spent on the trashy wedding was a success since Monaco's flagship made a best dressed list. Kate is the star feature of the article. From Vanity Fair:
Revealed! The 2011 International Best-Dressed List
by Vanity Fair
August 3, 2011
For the first time as a member of the British royal family, Kate Middleton makes her way onto the International Best-Dressed List—her inaugural appearance came in 2008, and a whirlwind of fashion successes since has earned her a nod this year. She’s captivated the world with her signature mix of high and low fashion. (For a look at Kate’s particularly fetching travel attire, see our slide show.) Michelle and Barack Obama also make their first appearance together on the Best-Dressed Couples list. Michelle has been among the best-dressed ladies for the past four years, while the president has only earned a spot once, back in 2009. (Other politicos: French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy makes the grade for the fourth time, but her husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy, does not. And other royals include Princess Charlene of Monaco, the King of Bhutan, Princess Alexandra of Greece, Countess Matilde Borromeo, Prince Antonius von Fürstenberg, Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser of Qatar, and Nicolas Mirzayantz of Greece.)
Meanwhile, from Hollywood’s royal ranks come actors Justin Timberlake, Colin Firth, and Armie Hammer—all first-time entrants—while actresses Carey Mulligan and Tilda Swinton are second-timers. (Swinton returns after a three-year hiatus.) Among the fashion originals, Lady Gaga (her second recognition) is joined by Janelle Monáe—and NBC News anchor Brian Williams enters the illustrious ranks of the list’s Hall of Fame.
A sneak-peek at the 72nd annual International Best-Dressed List:
INTERNATIONAL BEST-DRESSED LIST: WOMEN
CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY, singer-songwriter, actress, and First Lady of France
H.H. SHEIKHA MOZA BINT NASSER OF QATAR, wife of H.H. the Emir of Qatar and UNESCO special envoy for basic and higher education
H.R.H. THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE, wife of the future King of England
ANDREA DELLAL, mother of four
CAREY MULLIGAN, actress
CHRISTINE LAGARDE, managing director, International Monetary Fund
TILDA SWINTON, filmmaker and actress
LIZZIE TISCH, entrepreneur
H.S.H. PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO, former Olympic swimmer and wife of Albert II, Prince of Monaco
JANE LAUDER WARSH, president of Origins and Ojon
INTERNATIONAL BEST-DRESSED LIST: MEN
MARIO D’URSO, chairman of Mittel Capital
ARPAD BUSSON, financier
ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO, financier
COLIN FIRTH, actor
STAVROS NIARCHOS, shipping heir
NICHOLAS FOULKES, historian, writer, and editor
MARCUS SAMUELSSON, chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author
ARMIE HAMMER, actor
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, actor, producer, singer-songwriter, and designer
JENSON BUTTON, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 driver
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Post by emmeline on Aug 3, 2011 13:38:10 GMT -5
Ha! I knew it! I've been saying this since last year!! Once she is Princess, she will be automatically include in this stupid list. Ohh, loonies can die happily now!
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Post by dolcevita on Aug 3, 2011 19:37:41 GMT -5
It's only because she's aligned herself with a major fashion house (i.e. Armani) as well as the tabloids with the wedding fiasco. She's actively courting print media right now-- that's why she's on the list. There are other princesses who dress way better-- but they aren't the tabloid print darlings right now. Whereas Kate is on the list because she has style that's all her without patronizing a single designer and staying away from ostentatious and expensive designs given this current economy-- which is very smart.
The diff is that there is no accountability between the Albert/Conlene and the Monaco people, whereas the BRF is definitely held accountable in their spending and actions in the UK. So Conlene can spend, spend, spend on all the designer stuff she wants-- but lists like these don't endear you to the people. And it's really your own people who can help you create a stronger international buzz for yourself and country.
The rich and greedy are already in Monaco... I don't know who these two are going after to bring in... MORE rich and greedy people?? Seriously? Uggh, Monaco, you have my sympathies...
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Post by cstone on Aug 3, 2011 21:45:26 GMT -5
i have to say she can spend all she wants but that wont help her in the dress class department
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Post by cstone on Aug 3, 2011 21:46:54 GMT -5
Ha! I knew it! I've been saying this since last year!! Once she is Princess, she will be automatically include in this stupid list. Ohh, loonies can die happily now! trust me the sugars are sooo happy..let them enjoy their moment cause it wont last..she'll wear something trashy before the week is out |
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Post by mrplowfan on Aug 3, 2011 22:51:44 GMT -5
The sugars aren't just happy. They are NUTS. They actually rearranged the list so that Charlene was second and HRH underneath. My guess is that they were jealous that the world headlines said "Kate makes vanity fair...." None said anything and a few mentioned at the end 'Oh ya, her, Charlene" All the headlines were Kate and all the pictures were Kate. Only the sugars are delusional.
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Post by cm7007 on Aug 4, 2011 2:12:34 GMT -5
Please! How much money do you think she?The Palace paid to get her on this list? There is absolutely not on e doubt in my mind that this was paid for. I have navigated this world, and swan with the biggest sharks for the past 40+ years and I know how it works. You can buy your way on this list with enough money and contacts if you can't make it on your own!
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Post by paca on Aug 4, 2011 4:11:13 GMT -5
Please! How much money do you think she?The Palace paid to get her on this list? There is absolutely not on e doubt in my mind that this was paid for. I have navigated this world, and swan with the biggest sharks for the past 40+ years and I know how it works. You can buy your way on this list with enough money and contacts if you can't make it on your own! same goes for facebook friends and other things. Apparently there are even agencies who do that sort of thing for you. |
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 4, 2011 7:37:11 GMT -5
The sugars aren't just happy. They are NUTS. They actually rearranged the list so that Charlene was second and HRH underneath. My guess is that they were jealous that the world headlines said "Kate makes vanity fair...." None said anything and a few mentioned at the end 'Oh ya, her, Charlene" All the headlines were Kate and all the pictures were Kate. Only the sugars are delusional. I don't read them anymore, but do these lunatics really believe that this mean Trashlene does not dress inappropriately and trashy with all her boob-popping? Good lawd! Albert banked on loonies like these people when he decided to marry Charlene because the tabloids and glossies told him that Charlene would bring glamour and boost Monaco's image. How's that working for you Al? Wasn't Lady Gaga on the list last year (or so)? Perhaps Albert should make her Princess of Monaco. I used to go to loonie world and see what Charlene's cousins, especially Nadine, are saying, but it seems that Charlene has asked them to shut up since I posted the article here about her Benoni cousins (one named Nadine). I haven't checked lately. |
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 4, 2011 7:48:47 GMT -5
Ha! I knew it! I've been saying this since last year!! Once she is Princess, she will be automatically include in this stupid list. Ohh, loonies can die happily now! trust me the sugars are sooo happy..let them enjoy their moment cause it wont last..she'll wear something trashy before the week is out Charlene wears a lot of expensive designer clothes and she looks like a line backer in expensive designer clothes. Wearing expensive designer clothes is considered best dressed. That's all. No one cares. Charlene has been courting Vanity Fair and Vogue for recognition since day 1. she has done photo shoots and interviews with almost all of all of Conde Nast magazines (Vanity Fair Italy, Vanity Fair, Tatler, Vogue Italy, Vogue U.S. - 3 times). This woman is desperate for this type of attention. This is what she gets off on. Recall the Vanity Fair article (in this post) about Charlene where they called themselves Team Charlene, in which they suggested that she align herself with the media for attention. They are helping her out. Charlene is beyond ignorant or dumb, her intellect is on the primitive category. So, for Charlene this is a big achievement. For Charlene her biggest achivement in life will be to make the cover of Vogue (US) magazine. That;s why she is courting Natalie Livingstone. It's really sad when you think about it. |
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 4, 2011 9:28:38 GMT -5
IN most of the articles mentioning he Vanity Fair list, Kate is featured in the title or is the main feature in the article. In the French articles, Carla Bruni is featured. Chalrene is only mentioned as another royal or in the list. no one cares aobut this woman that Monaco has deicded to make its flagship. The most that she can accomplish and be cited for is spending money on expensive clothing (specially made) and having jewelry specially made (or named after her). The UK articles don't eve carry a photo of her - just KAter, Michelle obama, Carla and the British celebrities on the list. Here's the Paris Match article about the list - CARLA BRUNI-SARKOZY DUBBED BY "VANITY FAIR". Carla is featured in the title and with photos. Paris Match don't even have photos of Charlene in their article. Here are the photos that Paris Match featured: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy  Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge  Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser du Quatar  I don't know who he is, but he is more important to publish his photo than Charlene  |
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Post by emmeline on Aug 4, 2011 12:44:42 GMT -5
"I don't know who he is, but he is more important to publish his photo than Charlene"
LMAOF! thanks for my laugh of the day, it's so very true!
I don't know who he is neither, but he looks handsome.
Kate, as usual, is everywhere, while Checklene is nowhere to be seen...
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Post by smt on Aug 4, 2011 12:54:18 GMT -5
May have to cancel my subscription
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Post by axelle on Aug 4, 2011 13:42:33 GMT -5
Armie Hammer - the Social Network? armie-hammer.com/He is wayyyyyyyy hotter than Conlene ! |
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Post by emmeline on Aug 4, 2011 13:44:45 GMT -5
Armie Hammer - the Social Network? armie-hammer.com/He is wayyyyyyyy hotter than Conlene ! Thanks for providing me the name of my new crush!!  |
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Post by duchesscornflower on Aug 4, 2011 23:10:22 GMT -5
What a charming photo of Carla Bruni - here earrings and eyes seem to dance with pleasant happiness. Must be her pregnancy glow.
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Post by countess on Aug 5, 2011 8:53:41 GMT -5
i wonder how much it cost the flying monkey flunkies to get on that list? i been told and believe that all of these lists are manipulated and paid for by PR flunkies. it's an open secret, with enough money and connections I COULD make a list  i can't wait to get the magazine and see what photo they used, will it be pre-surgery, middle surgeries or latest surgery?? the more people get to know her the more they will be repelled and appalled. GOOD LAWD once she opens her mouth or gives that nasty smirk, people not on crack or drinking koolaid read her for what she is>>>> plastic, shallow, ignorant and ugly inside and out concubine. JMO HUBRIS i can't wait for the non dynamic duo to find out the true meaning of HUBRIS......it killed JFKJr IMO |
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 5, 2011 9:27:47 GMT -5
HUBRIS i can't wait for the non dynamic duo to find out the true meaning of HUBRIS......it killed JFKJr IMO Countess, they will never find out the true meaning of this word because they will just blame someone else for any of their own failings. These two have NEVER done anything wrong! They have NEVER mentioned a shortcoming. This is why Monaco is going down fast with these two. The Vanity Fair best Dressed used to actually mean something now it really doesn't. Come on - Lady Gaga is on this list. IT only means something to people like Charlene and those who worship her. For them, being on this list is an actual accomplishment. One of Charlene's fan made a comment at Vanity Fair that is typical of the Con Artist's fan and shows their stupidity and show why they are Chalrene's fans (they share her hatred of Kate - a woman who is actually praised worldwide for her style and elegance): Princess Charlene deserve to be on the list, always interesting and elegant choices.Duchess Catherine has a standard uniform that she wears and only the colour changes, style always the same. I don't think that wearing a dress twice warrants a place on a best dressed list - Posted 8/5/2011 3:43:19amby Eve2 But, the other comments are probably what the typical reader feels about this list. Of course, Charlene is not mentioned because she really is a non0entity for most of the world and no one could care less about her - except silly Monaco who is trying to convince themselves that she is their saviour. I think these three comments sums perfectly most people's opinion of the list now (well, at least my opinion): Lady Gaga? If this were the Freaks of the Week, maybe she'd be a winner. I'm seriously considering cancelling my subscription. You have really lowered your status as a fashion judge. - Posted 8/4/2011 12:35:23pmby annmac38
This list is always so ridiculous. It was as ridiculous to find Mathilde of Belgium on the list in the past as it is to find Christine Lagarde and Tilda Swinton now. Are you kidding me? Christine Lagarde only wear dark suits. There is nothing seductive about her. Tilda Swinton is so weird that she can wear experimental clothes on the red carpet without souding weird because she already is. I can't say either that Michelle Obama is well dressed with her big colorfull skirts. This is really too ridiculous to deserve any more attention. Bye. - Posted 8/4/2011 10:30:03amby hollywoodteckel
Sorry but these people are strangers to me and I never see them or how they dress. So how can I agree? I can't. - Posted 8/4/2011 8:44:52amby Vogue |
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 5, 2011 10:00:16 GMT -5
But Princess Charlene of Monaco was a stretch. Her style to me is something of a flat pancake, despite (or perhaps because of) the effort she applies. Wow, Cathy Horyn a style editor for the NY Times does not think Charlene should be on the list. But, it gets better. Yesterday, Cathy wrote an article about the Vanity fair best dressed list and at the actual END of her article she mentioned her comment about Charlene. Now, others in the media have lifted her comment about Charlene and used in titles in their articles. So, what started out as a low-profile accomplishment that only Charlene's sugar loonies were gloating out now has turned into a scathing dig at Charlene. You know if Cathy actually has the guts to publish it, others (who matter) feel the same about Charlene's dress/style. from the New York Times:
The Power of DressBy CATHY HORYN August 4, 2011  From left, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Jenson Button; and Shala Monroque
Today on “Morning Joe,” Mika Brzezinski lamented how buyers of $1,500 shoes were “shameless.” She pointed to the front-page article in The New York Times about buoyant luxury-goods spending in a weak economy. Before the co-host Joe Scarborough teased her off the soapbox, Ms. Brzezinski unloaded some indignation. Her aim was off, though. Sensible people might agree that it’s shameful to spend that kind of money (and more) for shoes or an article of clothing, but the wealthy and young people with decent enough jobs have been doing that for months, as retail numbers indicate.
We also have a culture that scarcely questions that lifestyle; indeed, we gladly put the stylish on a pedestal — from Michelle Obama to the Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge to the latest actress — and turn superficial qualities into virtues. As first lady, Mrs. Obama has whirled through pricy designer labels (see any look book) while her husband has talked about help for the middle class and poor, but you won’t find many critics of her approach. That’s because people are completely besotted by glamour or else don’t expect more of their public figures. Of course, we still admire those who roll up their sleeves — I just finished “No Ordinary Time,” so I’m thinking of the mighty Eleanor Roosevelt — but in this culture the other holds sway over our attention. You can’t help wondering if the problem isn’t genuine alternatives so much as it is a lack of information. The world of luxury spending impresses people as it horrifies them, but there’s no reason it should also leave us clueless.
On that note I bring up the September issue of Vanity Fair, dedicated (mostly) to style. I’m eager to read Laura Jacobs’s piece on Agnès b., and I loved Tom Munro’s pictures of James D’Arcy and Andrea Riseborough, who play the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Madonna’s movie “W.E.” I was baffled by the grim mugs in the designer portfolio. (Wait, isn’t the luxury business booming?) I was cheered by the reprint of David Seidner’s luminous 1995 portrait of the Miller sisters. He had such a fine eye.
The issue also includes the choices for the International Best-Dressed List. The B.D.L. committee seemed to make an effort to broaden the list, not quite banishing obvious socialites and actresses but nearly so. I was glad to see, among others, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Christine Lagarde; Jenson Button; Colin Firth; and Shala Monroque. But Princess Charlene of Monaco was a stretch. Her style to me is something of a flat pancake, despite (or perhaps because of) the effort she applies. It’s hard to say the B.D.L. isn’t relevant in a style-shaping era, but does it ultimately offer us enough information? Tell me what you think.
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Post by MyAdia on Aug 5, 2011 10:29:18 GMT -5
Really, Charlene's inclusion on Vanity Fair's BDL would have gone unnoticed - except for Cathy Horyn's single comment in her article. Now several in the media has picked up her comment and making it their feature in their article. Here's one from the New York Magazine. The author is agreeing with Cathy, but giving Charlene the pity praise - as links are provided to an article about Charlene being miserable in Monaco. So, many might come to her defense in the same manner - only bringing light to Cathy's original statement, which I agree with - "a stretch" and "Her style to me is something of a flat pancake."
Cathy Horyn Doesn’t Think Princess Charlene of Monaco Belongs on Vanity Fair’s Best-Dressed ListBy: Amy Odell 8/5/11  Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco on August 3
How Important is a best-dressed list, really? It's a great publicity tool for whoever put out the list, and a fun excuse for readers to evaluate how everyone on it looks. The public is seldom prompted to ponder the sartorial worthiness of a curated group of famous people, outside of a few award shows. However, Vanity Fair's Best Dressed List, which came out this week and garnered a great deal of attention — partly because it included Kate Middleton — gave everyone the excuse to do just that. New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn reflects seriously on the selections:
The B.D.L. committee seemed to make an effort to broaden the list, not quite banishing obvious socialites and actresses but nearly so. I was glad to see, among others, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; Christine Lagarde; Jenson Button; Colin Firth; and Shala Monroque. But Princess Charlene of Monaco was a stretch. Her style to me is something of a flat pancake, despite (or perhaps because of) the effort she applies. It’s hard to say the B.D.L. isn’t relevant in a style-shaping era, but does it ultimately offer us enough information?
That has to sting. Horyn may have a point — there is something slightly harsh and armored about her preferred, very structured pieces. But let her enjoy the best-dressed list win — she probably just dresses in order to please everyone around her anyway. And maybe when she found out she made the list, she smiled, and looked as happy as she does when she swims.
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