From Pop Crunch a couple of pictures of Penelope Cruz and sister Monica Cruz posing for their 2008 spring/summer Mango ad campaign. The Cruz collection is a 38 piece fashion line which include over-sized men's shirts as dresses, leather jackets and vintage denim. Scroll down for more photos of the dynamic designing diva duo.

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And more pictures of Ms. Cruz from the Mango advertisements.

Prominent designers, artists and musicians are donating their passion and creative talent for an exemplary project, Fashion Against AIDS.

H&M and the non-profit group, Designers Against AIDS, are collaborating in this campaign with the artists to promote a range of T-shirts, tank tops and hooded sweaters. The garments designed by the diverse group of artists are to support the campaign to promote awareness of HIV and AIDS among the world’s young people. The targeted group is 15-24 year-olds who make up 50% of new HIV cases.

This gifted and giving group include Rihanna, Chicks on Speed,Good Charlotte, Henrik Vibskov, Jade Jagger, Justice, Tiga, Ziggy Marley, Rufus Wainwright, Scissor Sisters, The Cardigans, Katharine Hamnett, Timbaland, Nina Persson and My Chemical Romance. Each of the artists gave their time and effort in the project free of charge and 25% of proceeds will go to HIV/AIDS prevention.

“Supporting the Fashion Against AIDS campaign was a great way to encourage my fans to join me in the fight against HIV/AIDS. I love that H&M is providing a fashionable and easy way for young people all over the world to get involved in this worthy cause, “says Rihanna.

Fans, shoppers and supporters of this good cause will be able to purchase from this collection when it arrives at stores in February.

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Rihanna, Rufus Wainwright, Chicks on Speed, Nina Persson, Katharine Hamnett, Ziggy Marley, Good Charlotte
Photographer: Daniel Jackson

Timbaland
Photographer: John Scarisbrick

Rihanna, Timbaland, Good Charlotte, Rufus Wainwright, Chicks on Speed, Nina Persson, Katharine Hamnett and Ziggy Marley give motives and personal stories behind the designs for their shirts, hoodies and tees for the Fashion Against AIDS clothing line.

H&M in conjunction with the nonprofit group Designers Against AIDS, developed the campaign to bring awareness worldwide about HIV/AIDS prevention. The collection will be available in stores in February.

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Fergie is denying  reports that she'll receive $4 million U.S. to include promotional references for Candie's assortment of fashions, shoes and fragrances for young women in her songs.

In an NME.com article, a spokesperson for the Black Eyed Peas singer said: "There is absolutely no truth in the media reports that Fergie has agreed to product placement in her songs. She does have a commercial deal with the clothing brand Candie's, but it has nothing whatsoever to do with the creation of her music."  

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Some news outlets are claiming that the Kate Moss clothing line sold at TopShop in the UK is far from the runaway success hoped for, indicated by sales that went for below retail on eBay. From personal experience, I can tell you that eBay is very much a shoppers paradise and very often a hit-and-miss proposition for sellers. The laws of supply and demand prevailed as 3,500 items from the Kate Moss inspired line were placed for auction. It isn't clear if the eBay sellers were by individuals seeking a profit making opportunity or people from TopShop themselves. The clothing line largely consists of dresses tees and jeans and is meant to be a "walk into Moss' wardrobe".

The long and short of it: Best sellers in London and Paris. Good reviews in London and tepid reviews in New York. And on eBay, well.. furious sells and then a lull. The quality of the design and construction of the clothes will be the best indicator for the long run. Kate Moss certainly adds publicity and hype. But all labels need marketing (see my many upcoming posts on emerging designers!), but at the end of the day it is all about quality to determine if this line has staying power. Gwen Stefani's label L.A.M.B. and Harajuku Lovers is an example of this.

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