When I read about all the hoopla my first reaction was, how and why can Balenciaga do this? Don't they know that they are shooting themselves in the foot, I mean it's French Vogue. Yes, there is still American Vogue, but to fashion industry people French Vogue carries a very different kind of status for a designer. I'm wondering if it's an attempt by Ghesquiere to have more control on how his designs are represented in editorial spreads and banning French Vogue is his way sending a message to editors at large that I control my artistry not you. Talk about Go Big or Go Home!

Veneita Scott, uber stylist of some of fashions most memorable editorials and creative director at Marc Jacobs did an interview with Ponystep about the struggle for creative control between fashion designers and editors in fashion today. Supporting my theory that Nicholas may be trying to set a precedent.

When Ms. Roitfeld was approached about the subject matter, she politely answered by stating:

“We’re blacklisted,” Roitfeld said with a shrug at Nina Ricci later in the day. “It’s too bad, it’s a beautiful house and it’s French. I hope that it’s not forever.”

I did a little digging and found this is type of ban is not the first of it's kind. There are some fashion critics who have been banned from fashion houses for what designers claim are unnecessarily, non constructive reviews. Below you'll find a list of banned editors.

Fashion Black List:

• Cathryn Horyn of the New York Times: Banned from Giorigio Armani, Helmut Lang, Dolce & Gabbana and Carolina Herrera
• Hadley Freeman of the Guardian in London: Banned "For Life" from Jean Paul Gaultier
• Suzy Menkes of The International Herald Tribune: Banned from some houses as was here predecessor
• And Now Carine Roitfeld of French Vogue: Balenciaga

Horyn wrote an eye opening in depth article regarding her former blacklisting from Giorgio Armani and summed it up best by saying fashion can be a little high school and egocentric. I couldn't agree more!

Do you think Balenciaga is taking a risk by banning French Vogue or will the house do just fine with or without the magazines exposure?

My big complaint of the night was the hair, was there a memo sent out that I didn't get that sloppy fly away hair is in? (Sarah Jessica Parker & Penelope Cruz) Also one person went a litttle heavy on the self tanner and blended in with her strapless ruffled Versace Atlier gown, yes Demi Moore. Less is "Moore", Mrs. Kutcher.

The best dressed men of the evening all wore Tom Ford tuxedos. Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, Tom Ford and Colin Forth being my favorite. I also liked Robert Downey Jr.'s Lanvin tuxedo and teal blue bow tie, he always makes it fun.

Overall it was good, safe red carpet showing, with some mistakes that made people just miss the mark. Carey Mulligan and Anna Kendricks were a little disappointing as they were the two youngest screen sirens there and were both lack luster.

Armani Prive and Marchessa seemed to be the designers of choice, Armani having in my opinion the two best dressed of the top three dressed ladies of the evening.

Top Ooh's

Amanda Seyfried in a Armani Prive silvery white strapless dress with side gathering detail. Loved that she pulled back her hair, highlighting her gorgeous face. The jewlery was Lorraine Schwartz, I loved that the bracelts were not perfectly matchy match, keeping her feeling young.

Best Actress Winner Sandra Bullock, Blind Sides us in a Marchesa champagne color, form fitting dress with lace bodice. The retro hair and lips complete the look. Perfection head to toe!J.Lo in a Armani Prive Irridescent Pink stunner, with Cartier jewlery. Hair and makeup flawless. One of the best of the carpet.

 More Ooh's 

Meryl Streep in Chris March (former Project Runway Contestant) white, draped, long sleeve gown with a flattering neckline. She completed this classic look with a Jimmy Choo platform and Swarvorski clutch.Queen Latifah in a beutiful baby pink Badgley Mischka rhinestone, studded one shoulder dress, with a mermaid finish. Her hair and makeup just right, I wish more people had her finess.Diane Krueger Chanel Haute Couture halter style dress with rosette detail at neck, waist and leg stunning. A dress like this would wear most people, she just happens to be lucky enough to wear the dress. She hit's the mark again!

Top Boo's

Zoe Saldana in Givenchy. What a beauty this woman is. Unfortunately her gown, not so much. It was ok from the chest up. Her hair and makeup perfect, The waist down, just awful. it looks like an easter theme pinata exploded all over her. She loses just like Avatar.Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture two tone lavendar dress with a train. This dress would have been a hit, if she didn't look like she was wearing two Sprinkle cupcakes on her boobs. The whole thing was distracting, huge FAIL!Vera Farmiga in Marchesa fushia ruffled gown. I know ruffles are in but this dress wore her.

More Boo's

Cameron Diaz in Oscar De La Renta gown with gold embellishments. I didn't have a problem with the dress, it was actually quite lovely. It was conservative and boring compared to Cam's usual style choice. What really ruined it was the big hair, looked very dated.Penelop Cruz in Donna Karan Couture strapless wine color gown that I know most people liked but I'm very disappointed with. Hair was sloppy and I thought there was too much gathering on the top half of the dress. I guess when you know you are going to lose you don't have to try so hard.Tina Fey in Michael Kors. Oh Liz Lemon less is more for you. That terrible poofy hair, please leave the bumpits back east for the Snookie's of the world. If this is Vogue's styling charity to you, I would be pissed!

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