Thursday, September 26, 2013

Couturier to Jackie Kennedy Dies at 78

Retired French couturier Jean-Louis Scherrer died on Wednesday at his home in Paris. He was 78 years old and had been suffering from an illness, according to Didier Grumbach, the president of the Chambre Syndicale. He is survived by two daughters.

The son of a Parisian psychiatrist, Scherrer studied fashion before starting his career at the house of Christian Dior in 1956, where he worked closely with Yves Saint Laurent for several years. He eventually started his own business in 1962, opening a store in Paris and quickly gaining traction in the U.S., where his designs were picked up by Bergdorf Goodman. He went on to dress many female celebrities of the era, including Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch, and Jackie Kennedy (pictured leaving his atelier, above). He was known for his aristocratic clients and his classic, conservative silhouettes, although he did occasionally branch out with dramatic animal prints and feathers.

Through a series of business deals, Scherrer lost control of his company and was eventually dismissed from the label by its owners in 1990. It was later designed by Erik Mortensen and then by Stéphane Rolland from 1997 to 2007, when it officially closed.


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Natalie Portman Has Come Out of Hiding

It feels like it's been many long months since Natalie Portman's face was snapped at events, but she finally ended her red-carpet hiatus. Yesterday, the actress attended the 2013 Los Angeles Dance Project Benefit Gala alongside her husband, choreographer Benjamin Millepied. She managed to look both casual and elegant in a bright red Dior dress (with a slight mullet hem) that showed off a pink layer underneath, paired with dual-colored heels from the house. 

She let down her light brown hair for the evening and kept her face relatively bare for the casual outdoor gala. We're just glad to see her back in front of the camera. As a few SNL men might say, "We love you, Natalie!"


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HTC reportedly enlists Robert Downey Jr. in $12 million marketing deal

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HTC reportedly enlists Robert Downey Jr in $12 million marketing deal

After shedding several senior execs over the last few weeks, it looks like HTC is looking to recruit, albeit for a different role. In a bid to capitalize on the positive momentum behind its excellent One smartphone, Bloomberg reports that HTC will be recruiting no less than (an actor who plays) Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr. will allegedly feature in promotional campaigns as himself (not the aforementioned Avenger or even a time-travelling Holmes) and will even claim final say over creative elements -- hopefully ensuring any appearances Downey Jr. does make aren't as awkward as some recent efforts.

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The Christina Hendricks Look Book

As Joan Harris, Christina Hendricks wears a slew of body-hugging dresses, ruffled blouses paired with pencil skirts, and an admirable number of pins. Off-screen, the actress often opts for the same figure-flattering silhouettes as her Mad Men character — tailored pieces nipped at the waist — but she's not afraid to show some more skin in these modern times. With her dramatic curves, Hendricks strays from what has become the pin-thin Hollywood norm; instead of trying to hide it, the redhead flaunts what she's got in sexy designs by L'Wren Scott, Christian Siriano, and Dolce & Gabbana. See the actress's style evolution in our ever-expanding look book.


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Google to help open Android Nation retail stores throughout India

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Google to help open Android Nation retail stores throughout India

Google may not be planning its own retail stores, but the truth is that it already has a semi-official footprint: it's been teaming with Indonesia's Erafone on a series of Android Nation shops. That physical presence is about to spread, as Google is partnering with Spice Global to open Android Nation stores across India later this year. The alliance should see Spice open new locations in addition to rebranding 50 of its existing Hotspot shops to accelerate the rollout. Google is also helping Spice bring CoolPad phones to the country. The two haven't said exactly where the first Indian Android Nation store will be, although the Times of India hears that it may open at New Delhi's Select Citywalk -- not that we'd recommend lining up months in advance.

[Image credit: Erafone]

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Vizio ships 11.6-inch Windows 8 Tablet PC for $600

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Vizio ships 116inch Windows 8 tablet for $600

While Samsung may be dominating the Windows tablet news lately, it isn't alone -- Vizio is now shipping its promised 11.6-inch Windows 8 Tablet PC. The slate is selling for $600 with the same specs we saw back at the January unveiling. Unfortunately, they haven't aged gracefully in the past half-year. While we like the 1080p display, 64GB SSD, front-facing 2MP camera and stereo speakers, the launch also preserves the slightly older AMD Z-60 processor, 2GB of RAM and five hours of battery life. Where's our Temash upgrade, Vizio? The tablet still has more audiovisual oomph than usual, though, so it may be worth swinging past Vizio's site for a closer look.

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