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Designer Pissiness

May 4, 2009 by WendyB

To me, the most interesting thing about tonight’s Costume Institute gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is designer Azzedine Alaia’s pisstacular reaction to being left out of the “Model as Muse” exhibit: after fitting seven models for dresses, he asked the ladies not to wear them. As a result, Alaia fans Naomi Campbell and Stephanie Seymour aren’t attending the par-tay.

Supposedly, models Christy Turlington and Linda Evangelista aren’t attending either. What?! You can’t open an exhibit called “Model as Muse” without my beloved LindaE there. Call the whole thing off! On the other hand, maybe someone will need me to fill one of those empty seats. I’m a great seat-filler and I know exactly what dress to wear. I’m going to go wait by the phone.

My favorite LindaE magazine cover

C’mon, party peeps. Call me! Imagine the great photos I could take in honor of the Lady Who Doesn’t Lunch, whose post made my day.

Speaking of the party — and pissiness — I’m increasingly annoyed by the use of “A-Dubs” as a nickname for the gala’s hostess with the mostest, Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Is that supposed to be cute? Hip? Funny? Clever? Maybe it was amusing the first time someone used the name, but repetition has not made my heart grow fonder. “A-Dubs” needs to be banned.

UPDATED TO ADD SOMETHING COMPLETELY UNRELATED: Awesome feminist writer Marilyn French died on Saturday. If you haven’t read The Women’s Room, you should!

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  1. Ondo Lady says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    I wonder why he wasn’t invited? I bet Cher from Clueless is stamping her Jimmy Choos in disgust. I wonder why Naomi calls every guy over 50 papa? Weren’t Versace and Mandela honoured with the same title? Tut tut tut.

  2. WendyB says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Ondo Lady, excellent questions…especially the Papa one!

  3. Deja Pseu says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    WHAT?!? No Linda E?!?!?! That’s a TRAVESTY!!!!

  4. Hammie says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Oh I love a pissy fashionista too.
    xx

  5. enc says

    May 4, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    I was flabbergasted when I read who WASN’T going to be there!

    It’s pretty surprising.

  6. The Clothes Horse says

    May 4, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Did they give a reason for not attending??? I mean, who turns down a party like that?!

  7. -h says

    May 4, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    after reading the article i dont blame alaia, i would have done the same, as cher said “he’s like a really important designer”

  8. K.Line says

    May 4, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    Honestly, that’s absurd. Boycotting a party to support someone else’s gripe is stupid. Especially when the gripe is misplaced affront.

  9. Alya says

    May 4, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    This year’s gala is not going as well as it should be. I heard so many other models aren’t attending. What’s the point of it anyway? The gala is all about the model! And Linda E and Naomi are two of the 5 or 6 supers! This show is going to be so dull.. A-Dubs will be pissed. LOL.

    In all seriousness, WendyB, I hate all nicknames given to famous people. For example Madge (Madonna), Fergie (the duchess), Macca (Paul McCartney), etc, etc.

    And in response to Clothes Horse: They aren’t attending in support of their friend and mentor Alaia.

    PS. this is a very long comment

  10. Lynette says

    May 4, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Has the phone rung yet? Maybe you’d better pick it up to make sure it has a dial tone? Remember when we used to do that if we thought a great guy just might call! Kids today don’t know what they’re missing.

  11. Skye says

    May 4, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    I hate “A-Dubs” too – it’s lame.

    I think you’d make a pretty damn fine Linda E substitute Wendy. Or should that be “Dub-B”?

  12. Mira says

    May 4, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    yeh, i was amazed when i raed the article earlier that he had not been included.i duno.i think wintour has beef with him. i applaud the models for sticking with him.

  13. Gamutrice says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Ahh, but Linda E doesn’t “get out of bed for less than $10k a day”…that goes for parties too.

  14. WendyB says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Alya, Madge and Macca make my skin crawl! For some reason I can tolerate Fergie. And “Lady Mucca.” That one’s good.

    Lynette, OMG, thanks for the high school flashback!

    Skye, ROTFLMAO — yes, I should definitely be Dub-B.

  15. Sister Wolf says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Would you wear the dress that got you the worst-dressed mention?? that would be perfect!

  16. Sharon Rose says

    May 5, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Hi there-I’d love to see you there instead my dear! A great piece of fashion gossip to start the morning too, thanks!

  17. Rollergirl says

    May 5, 2009 at 3:07 am

    Why wasn’t Alaia invited? I’m so behind on all this! PS, these comments are priceless…

  18. Fashion_Loving_Stylist says

    May 5, 2009 at 4:19 am

    I can’t believe that Azzedine Alaia wasn’t invited and that Naomi and Stephanie aren’t going. Maybe they should call it off.

  19. miss sophie says

    May 5, 2009 at 5:31 am

    good for alaia, sounds like last night’s party was a complete bust. all the more reason for you to throw your own version 🙂 you can invite alaia and lady ondo and cher too!

  20. Belle de Ville says

    May 5, 2009 at 7:23 am

    “The Women’s Room” God…that was like a million years ago…very important book though.
    Question: Would Marilyn French consider Anna Wintour or Linda Evangelista to be the feminists ideal?

  21. Frances says

    May 5, 2009 at 7:32 am

    Ya, why would models boycott an event for models? And for such a silly reason! There must be more to this. I did like the Vogue models issue. The photos of Natalia Vodianova as different iconic models were amazing. That Natalia looked different in each photo! Definitely not the typical Zoolander =P

  22. Couture Carrie says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:09 am

    Ick this is all such deflating/annoying nonsense, especially the Anna Wintour nickname – let us pray that it doesn’t stick! It’s aaaaaaaaawful!

    xoxox,
    CC

  23. LENORENEVERMORE says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:18 am

    What a boycott-bust! ~Thanks for the encouragement dear, vicarious career is what we all need perhaps?!…nehhh*

  24. The Lady Who Doesn't Lunch: says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Thanks for the mention! How is it possible you are not invited? It’s a crime.

  25. The Lady Who Doesn't Lunch: says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:27 am

    Thanks for the mention! How is it possible you are not invited? It’s a crime.

  26. Danielle says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Langerfield isn’t even going….hot damn.

  27. The Little Fashion Treasury says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:44 am

    … and they name is “model as a muse” …
    Thanks for sharing!
    Also like the Linda´s cover shot!!! HEAVEN!!!

    HAPPY SUNNY DAY TO YOU!
    Martina

  28. Mademoiselle Frou-Frou says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:55 am

    i love it – the catiness in fashion!
    i love Linda E. too – she seriously doesn’t age!
    xox

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