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Casting Director Diaries: James Scully Refuses to Book Underage Models, Kicks It With Julia Nobis

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Ever wonder how a model goes from being an unknown face to someone like Karlie Kloss or Joan Smalls? Well, it all begins on the catwalk, but before they can even get there, they all must go through countless (and rigorous) meet-and-greets with casting directors. Enter industry veteran James Scully, the man responsible for selecting the lucky ladies who get to sashay down the runway for Jason Wu, Oscar de la Renta, Derek Lam, and Carolina Herrera. In this first installment of our new Casting Director Diaries, Scully gives us a candid peek into how it all works. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the mania, complete with guest appearances by Shanina Shaik and newcomer Amanda Nimmo.

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Check Out the Complete Fall 2012 New York Fashion Week Schedule

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 15: A view of Lincoln Center during Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

New York Fashion Week is here. Whether you've spent days, weeks, or months preparing for it, or you have been hiding under your desk in denial, the onslaught of fall 2012 fashion has begun. Early birds like Steven Alan and Rachel Comey kick things off today, starting a steady stream of shows that will continue through February 16. So whether you're planning on sitting front row, trolling the tents to catch the eye of street-style photographers, or just observing the whole spectacle from afar in PJs, here is a full calendar to keep you organized.

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Karl Lagerfeld Tries to Rectify His Comment About Adele Being Fat

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PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 24: Karl Lagerfeld acknowledges the applause of the audience after the Chanel Haute-Couture Spring / Summer 2012 Show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais on January 24, 2012 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Karl Lagerfeld responded to widespread criticism over his comments that Adele "is a little too fat," only he didn't really clarify anything at all. He tells Metro World News:

I’d like to say to Adele that I am your biggest admirer. Sometimes when you take a sentence out of the article it changes the meaning of the thought. What I said was in relation to Lana Del Rey and the sentence has since been taken out of context from how it was originally published. I actually prefer Adele, she is my favorite singer and I am a great admirer of her. I lost over 30 kilos over 10 years ago and have kept it off. I know how it feels when the press is mean to you in regards to your appearance. Adele is a beautiful girl. She is the best. And I can’t wait for her next CD.

No part of his original statement made it seem like he preferred Lana Del Rey to Adele, so that's a wash. And it wasn't the press that said anything about Adele's weight, it was Lagerfeld himself. Personally, we prefer Karl when he's discussing "quickies."

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Tomorrow's Events & Sales: Up to 85 Percent Off at IF's Basement Sale; Pop-Up Art at Lazzoni

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• Get ready for the top trends of spring at Bloomingdale’s semi-annual Mad About Fashion event. Check out presentations of the upcoming season's must-have items, then stock your closet with the latest in neons, pleated skirts, prints, accessories, and more. Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000) and 504 Broadway, nr. Broome St. (212-729-5900); 10–8:30.

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Gisele’s Super Bowl Comment Was Nowhere Near as Bad As Brandon Jacobs’s Response

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is comforted by his wife Gisele Bundchen after losing to the New York Giants by a score of 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Gisele's post-Super Bowl outburst implying that Tom Brady's teammates hadn't held up their end of the game might have been inappropriate. But she now gets sympathy points after Giants running back Brandon Jacobs issued a far more offensive response. "[Gisele] just needs to continue to be cute and shut up," he told the Post. Oh. Maybe football players just need to keep their mouth guards in.

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A Tasty New Collaboration: Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato

French tea house Ladurée celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. As part of its efforts to mark the occasion, the macaron-makers partnered with Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato, who "art directed" a special set of macarons and the box they come in. It's cherry-blossom-themed, very cute-looking, and there's a matching scented candle, too, if, for some reason, you're not excited enough about the thought of macarons.

Beyoncé Left Her House Looking Great AGAIN

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Beyonce heads out again, this time in a black sequin dress, in NYC <P> Pictured: Beyonce Knowles <P> <B>Ref: SPL358108 070212 </B><BR/> Picture by: Jackson Lee / Splash News<BR/> </P><P> <B>Splash News and Pictures</B><BR/> Los Angeles:310-821-2666<BR/> New York:212-619-2666<BR/> London:870-934-2666<BR/> photodesk@splashnews.com<BR/> </P>

Beyoncé made another public appearance last night — twice in a row, you guys —  for Jay-Z's second benefit concert at Carnegie Hall. She didn't do much preening for the cameras, as evidenced by this blurry photo, but she wore a sparkly Monique Lhuillier dress that revealed — how to put this delicately? — noticeably heftier cleavage (which really should silence those baby-doubters once and for all, even though nothing probably ever will). Anyway, these multiple public outings SURELY indicate something VERY exciting: There's a good chance she'll show up at Fashion Week, folks! And thank goodness for that, truly. This long, dark winter without a single sparkly House of Dereon jumpsuit was getting awfully hard to bear.

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