ALBER ELBAZ ON THE FUTURE OF FASHION

via Style.com

"When Alber Elbaz phoned me from Paris, it was 8 p.m. there. The end of a long workday? No, he said, he was planning on spending a couple more hours in the studio after we finished. The word poetic invariably attaches itself to descriptions of the clothes Elbaz designs for Lanvin, but you get the feeling that behind the famous floppy bow tie, there is a hard-won sense of resolve. During our conversation, somewhat condensed here, he spoke frankly about the problems the industry faces, his observations frequently punctuated by bursts of humor."

Read the interview after the jump ...

JOHNNY MAKEUP IS (ALMOST) FAMOUS

Say what you will about Johnny Makeup, but the party crasher/American Apparel poster boy gets around. I loved his potty-mouthed diva rap in the now-defunct NYC trio V.I.P. Party Boys; now he's fame-whoring his hairy ass allllll over Hollywood. If you care (or should I say dare), you can read this interview.

I'd much rather watch this:

INTERVIEW: NICOLA FORMICHETTI

Click here to read an interview with fashion director (and stylist to Lady Gaga) Nicola Formichetti!

INTERVIEW: HENRY HOLLAND

Henry Holland has a dubious claim to the title of fashion "designer," as his creative efforts have been critically panned in recent years. His career began on a high note, however; his cheeky, rhyming "shout-out" tees gained him worldwide celebrity (I bought the "Cause Me Pain Hedi Slimane" shirt, directly from Mr. Holland himself, who kindly sent me a personal "thank you" via Blackberry). At any rate, Holland's status is on the rise again following his inclusion to the Designers at Debenhams range, where he will design a collection under the H! by Henry Holland label. Read this interview to hear the 26 year-old's take on success, his relationship with bff/model Agyness Deyn and his experience in the fashion industry.

LABRUCE VS. LAGERFELD

Vice asked queer-film auteur Bruce LaBruce to have a chat with the one and only Karl Lagerfeld. As always, Mr. Lagerfeld is candid as can be ... read the interview here.

Karl is one of the smartest people alive and we're lucky to still see him in action after so many years in the fashion industry. He also has the sharpest tongue on earth.

HEDI TALKS TO STYLE.COM

My imaginary BFF Hedi Slimane has been interviewed by Style.com as part of their "Future of Fashion" series. The exchange, his first on record in three years, can be read here.

Also visit hedislimane.com.

YOU BETTA WORK! RAD HOURANI EDITION

A gorgeous Rad Hourani spread and interview from 160g Magazine ...