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● After attempting that silly thing called acting, model Rosie Huntington-Whitely returned to her day job for Sao Paulo Fashion Week. [Fashionista]

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● The Brazilian government is mad at supermodel Gisele Bündchen's new tongue-in-cheek lingerie ad, which they're calling "sexist." [Vogue UK] ● The hunt for Kanye West PFW show details continues. Not only have the official hard-copy invites been sent out, but we now know that the collection will include lots of zippers. [The Cut] ● Wait, there's more! The front row for Mr. West's debut womenswear show is expected to include everyone from the Olsen twins, Naomi Campbell, and Beyonce, to designers Riccardi Tisci, Alexander Wang, and Olivier Theyskens. We're curious to see if any bloggers get invited [WWD]

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Original harbinger of Brazilian curves, Gisele Bunchen has always fit neatly into the Bombshell category of models, an upper strata populated with the Miranda Kerrs, Adriana Limas, and Heidi Klums of the world. Lately, though, Gisele seem to be indulging her inner Chameleon (think Linda Evangelista), especially with her latest quirky, transformative editorial for the May 2011 issue of Numéro Tokyo.

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Perhaps heeding the advice of her publicists to be more careful about pissing off the non-super women of the world, Gisele Bundchen appears reasonably humble about her physique in Vogue's annual Shape issue, out this month. Looking toned as ever alongside Natalia Vodianova, Joan Smalls (who struggles scoliosis), and Daria Werbowy in the spread "Celestial Bodies," Gisele once again chats about her workout routine, this time being careful not to word-vomit her opinions all over her Y-3 High Tops.

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The 30th edition of Sao Paulo Fashion Week began last Friday, attracting international celebrities and some of the world's top models to Brazil as it continues to increase its profile amongst the world's fashion week heavyweights. Highlights include Ashton Kutcher's return to the runway -- with wifey in tow -- Paris Hilton strutting for Triton, and supermodels Gisele Bündchen, Lea T., and Alessandra Ambrósio repping their motherland. Check out BlackBook's exclusive pictorial below courtesy of photographers Tayon Braatz and Christian Pielow.

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● Yves Saint Laurent launches New Vintage III—a capsule collection comprised of recycled fabric and existing patterns (one look pictured). [T Magazine] ● Gisele Bündchen sports a totally new look in the Balenciaga SS11 campaign. [WWD] ● Design studio LaBoca created four retro-looking posters for Black Swan. [Fashionista]

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● Pierre Hardy on his highly-anticipated new shop in the West Village and jaw-dropping skyline shoe (pictured). [Style] ● Louis Vuitton hosts a private dinner for Keith Richards' autobiography, Life. [WWD] ● Rag & Bone play with lengths, layering, and fluorescent hair in their Pre-Fall 2011 collection. [Fashionologie]

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New York-based accessories designer Kara Ross creates high-end jewelry with downtown flair. As a certified gemologist and art buff, Ross has developed an unmatched talent for working with precious stones to produce luxury accessories inspired by architectural design. Each style is statement-worthy, yet minimalist enough to wear with everything in your closet, especially that holiday LBD or your new multi-functional party dress. We're smitten with the earrings, cuffs, and cocktail rings from the new Gemstone Collection for their edgy, futuristic vibe. They're definitely investment pieces, but if Gisele Bündchen can rock it, then why can't we?

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● If Will Smith's fights with producers over the script of Men in Black III stop the movie from being made, can we give him an Oscar for that? [NYP] ● Courteney Cox is having an "emotional affair" with the guy from Cougar Town and David Arquette has already slept with other women, so the question remains: why isn't this a reality show competition already? [NYDN] ● Gisele Bundchen and her beach bum baby are, without a doubt, the cutest couple of the year. [ONTD]

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People have been looking for a good reason to hate Gisele Bundchen for a long time. Her hair is perfect, she has the best body in the Western Hemisphere, she’s married to the most attractive football player of all time, and she never really says too much one way or the other. It’d be way easier to hate her if she was a crazy blogger/Tweeter and expressed all of her innermost feelings publicly, like ANTM’s Adrianne Curry or Lindsay Lohan. But this week, Gisele anti-fans and mothers everywhere are hatin’ on the supermodel thanks to an interview in Harpers Bazaar UK in which Gisele tells her interviewer that she wishes there were a "worldwide law" that would force mothers to "breastfeed their babies for six months." Hard advice to take from a millionaire supermodel with a flat stomach, great hair, and a smokin' hot, rich husband. What other incidents should've been cut short by more vigilant PR reps? Several instances after the jump.

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