Kanye Drops $5,000 on Women's Clothing
Now we're not sayin' she's a gold-digger -- but whoever Kanye West is dating just scored a serious wardrobe upgrade.
TMZ has learned the rapper and one of his boys rolled through the Deliciously Vintage women's clothing store in Chicago on Thursday -- and we're told he blew more $5,000 on dresses and accessories.
Sources close to the situation tell us Kanye was looking for inspiration pieces for a new clothing line he's launching. When asked if the clothes were for a special lady friend, he replied "Come on now, you know who it's for!"
Any guesses?
Cristiano Ronaldo Is So Clutch
Now we know why Paris Hilton was so interested in greasy Manchester United stud Cristiano Ronaldo -- she just had to know where he got his fabulous purse!
He's just European. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Bruno Lederhosen of the Pack
Proving once and for all that golden, sparkly lederhosen are a man's best friend, Bruno struck this half-assed pose while sashaying through France today.
That Sacha Baron Cohen is one smooth, cheeky Brit.
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Kristin & Heather: 2 Girls, 1 Dress
Here's 22-year-old reality TV star Kristin Cavallari wearing a cutout Herve Leger dress in L.A. on Tuesday (left) -- and 39-year-old "The Hangover" star Heather Graham in the same little black number in Ireland on Monday (right).
Both went commando.
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Vogue's Stimulus Package: 'Enchantment'
Vogue understands that the economy is hurting, and that's why the mag has decided to give back to the community ... with a fashion show.
Conde Nast, the magazine's publisher, just announced plans to host a "fashion celebration night" in thirteen cities on September 10. Editors for Vogue hope that the fashion shows will bring "enchantment and pleasure" to the public -- much more meaningful than some sort of monetary or food-based aid.
After the shows, luxury stores will stay open late with Vogue editors offering "lessons in style." Because there's nothing like going to an expensive fashion store to chase away the "my house just got repossessed" blues.
Finally, a corporation that understands what real people need.
Ice & Randy's Sons: 'Fro Wars
Ice Cube and Randy Jackson's sons want to be just like their dads ... the way they were in the '70s, that is.
While Ice and Randy style their fades short and tapered, their adorable kids like to keep it old school Foxy Brown.
No word if the boys will be sporting groovy leisure suits and bell bottoms in the near future.
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Rihanna Gets a Woody ... Woodpecker Weave
Sporting her new wave Walter Lantz Woody Woodpecker conk and futuristic/retro shades, Rihanna landed in Santa Monica the other day.
RiRi moves to her own '80s beat.
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Ice-T's Wife Caught in the Fish Nets
Elegance (noun): Refinement, grace, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners. See: Nicole "Coco" Marie Austin, Ice-T's demure wife.
The dynamic duo got down and dirty at Prive in Vegas Monday night -- well technically, Ice got down, Coco was the one gettin' dirty ... and we love them for it.
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Danny Gokey Has No Clothes
He may have flown here first class, but Danny Gokey still experienced every travelers worst flightmare: Lost luggage!!!!!
The "American Idol" wannabeen was in NY today to work the morning show circuit, but he had to do it in new threads he was forced to buy last night -- 'cuz all of his clothes were MIA when he landed.
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Brad's Premiere Was the Thong to Do Last Night
Not content with just wearing a tacky gown to the Cannes premiere of Brad Pitt's new film, someone named Hofit Golan felt the need to flash her anal floss to the photogs.
In the chick's defense, it is the inglorious basterd's best side.
Unmasked Jacko Shows Off Refurbished ... Jacket
Flashing his mortal face and human arm, Michael Jackson left his home away from home -- a medical building -- wearing an updated version of his infamous '80s red leather jacket.
The 50-year-old former King of Pop is slowly transforming back to his old self.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Helena Bonham Carter and her mother prove the multi-layered, overly accessorized apple doesn't fall far from the kooky eccentric tree.
Wearing everything in their closet and the kitchen sink, the lovely ladies were spotted in London on Monday.
Hopefully, one day Helena will step out of her comfort zone and not wear a thing from the 19th Century.
Liza Minnelli -- Ed Hardy Har Har
Even 63-year-old living legends are not immune to the douchey evil that is the Ed Hardy clothing line.
Sporting no makeup except for her tatted East L.A. brows, Liza Minnelli was snapped outside the ritzy Plaza Athenee in Paris on Tuesday ... wearing a t-shirt usually found poolside at TAO Beach in Vegas.
Liza with a ... Red Bull.
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Obsessed 'Twilight' Fans Scalped Over Wardrobe
The key to surviving the economic crisis could be as simple as exploiting a "Twilight" fan ... because some obsessed wanna-Bellas are forking over hundreds of dollars for a $59 jacket she wore on the set.
After Kristen Stewart was snapped smoking wearing this Billabong jacket on the set of "New Moon," rabid fans quickly feasted on every last one available in stores across the country. Now, some opportunistic peeps are trying to flip the military-esque outerwear on eBay for upwards of $350 -- and people are actually buying them!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry ladies, but even if you pony up all that cash ... Robert Pattinson still ain't gonna suck your blood.
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Eminem -- The New King of Pop?
Looking like one of Michael Jackson's allegedly biological children, a masked Eminem roamed NYC this weekend.
The 36-year-old is still wrestling with a few demons.
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Barbara Walters -- Repeat Offender
No, you're not seeing double -- Barbara Walters committed one of the biggest sins of fashion: Wearing the same outfit in public twice ... in the same week!
Babwa wore this frilly black ensemble to the Time's 100 Most Influential People gala last Tuesday -- then again to the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday, matching earrings and all.
Them fancy dresses is expensive, maybe the recession is to blame?