Jessica Stam does the Rachel Zoe workout for V magazine

Model Jessica Stam stars in V Magazine's Issue #61 80's workout-themed spread, styled by Rachel Zoe. Photographed by Magnus Unnar, Stam sports Diesel Black Gold, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Balmain and Chanel.

The issue will hit newsstands on September 1, 2009.

Best Dressed: Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle looking lovely in Gucci while in Brazil. So classy and chic!

YSL and Puma's collaboration

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Are designers sneakers the latest trend?

Christian Louboutin, who is usually known for his red-soled heels, recently created a leopard-print sneaker.

Now, Yves Saint Laurent has teamed up with its sister company Puma to create a high-top sneaker for men.

The sneaker, which is available in black leather and grey suede is available in YSL boutiques, but will be sold exclusively on its e-commerce site in the states.

This is not Puma's first collaboration with the Gucci Group brands, as they have previously worked with Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi.

Would you wear designer sneakers? Or would you stick to your good old Nikes?

Rihanna for Gucci: Tattoo Heart

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As previously reported, Rihanna is teaming up with Gucci in an ad campaign for their new collection, "Tattoo Heart."

The ads were first seen in Vogue UK's December issue, and are also in this month's issue of Vanity Fair featuring Kate Winslet on the cover.

Now, a commercial has been released as part of the campaign...and it's pretty disappointing.

It looks like they just filmed while Rihanna was posing for the pictures. I love Rihanna and Gucci...but really, two minutes of watching Rihanna pose to some mediocre music? Not exactly what I'd expect from both of them.

What do you think? Check out the video below.

Gucci's Spring '09 collection compared to Zara's designs

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No wonder I loved this collection! The front row attendees of Gucci's spring '09 show however, weren't too impressed.

WWD said, "Gucci looks are all over Zara," and The Wall Street Journal blog predicted that the suits in the collection "could easily hit the shelves of Zara and H&M months before they get to Gucci’s boutiques."

Although I agree that I could see a lot of these looks being sold at Zara, maybe Frida Giannini should be cut some slack. There's a reason why these collections are deemed ready-to-wear, and not couture. Although the designs are supposed to be innovative enough to set the trends and inspire mass retailers, designers have to keep in mind that their clothing must be wearable enough for their customers to sport them.

Take Gianfranco Ferré's collection, for example. It was possibly one of the most brilliant collections from Milan Fashion Week so far, but really, how many people will wear that in real-life, other than the true fashionista, who's also ultra wealthy (a very rare breed)?

If Gucci-inspired looks are going to be worn by many come spring, then it looks like Giannini did her job as a designer.

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Rihanna for GUCCI

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Island songstress/superstar, Rihanna, will be the face of Gucci's new UNICEF campaigns.

The campaign, which is called, "Tattoo Heart," will be Gucci's first ad campaign for charity. Gucci's creative director, Frida Giannini, chose Rihanna for her "strong personality," saying that a "musician and a beautiful woman was the perfect icon for the campaign."

The ads will come out in December, and will feature Rihanna in limited edition Gucci products for UNICEF, where 25 per cent of the proceeds will go to the charity.

Rihanna's already had experience in modelling, posing for CoverGirl, Clinique Happy, and H&M's Fashion Against Aids campaign, so there's a good chance that these ads will be fabulous!