Chris Benz on his Manic Panic Pink Mop

Shockingly bright pink hair has been in style for quite some time now—just look at ELLE September cover girl, Katy Perry. Some A-listers (ahem, Alessandra Ambrosio ) even extended the trend to their pups. But one of the best highlighter dye jobs in Hollywood sits atop Chris Benz's head. As ELLE pointed out in this piece on the designer, "real men wear pink." Benz recently told Fashionologie some intimate deets of his dye jobs, such as that he uses Manic Panic formula about once a month, but doesn't mind when it grows out. "I feel like roots are really important right now," he said. Potential runway beauty trend?

He also explained why he chose his statement locks in the first place. "It was that winter in New York when it was like endless, and everyone was dying, and it was pouring down rain," he said of the storm 2012 winter season. "Every single day it was snowing…And I was like, I don't know, I need to get a tattoo or pierce my ears or something, and everyone was like, no, just dye your hair because you can always dye it back, and you'll feel like you did something exciting in the midst of this terrible winter. So I went to where I get my hair done, looked at a bunch of colors, and I was like, 'Bleach it white, and then we're going to dye it a color and be done with it.' And after it was white, I was like, let's just do it pink. I think it'll be funny and fun. And that was it. And the rest is history."

GenArt Alumni Vena Cava Toasted at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont

“It all comes back to Sophie,” said Busy Phillipps poolside at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Phillipps is of course referring to Vena Cava co-designer, Sophie Buhai, (along with Lisa Mayock) and the friends and fans who turned out last night in her honor, including Phillipps, Malin Akerman, Sophia Bush, Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, and former Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis—all sporting Vena Cava. A longtime fan of the label, Phillipps and the designer finally crossed paths in their two-degrees-of-separation world when mutual friend Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear introduced them. “We met each other at one of their shows many years ago, but I had bought their clothes prior to meeting Sophie and Lisa," said the Freaks and Geeks actress. I feel like that happens a lot

in this industry. You’re a fan of someone’s work, you admire them, and then you get to meet or work with them.”  

Super-Sexy Ad: Colcci Features a Topless Alessandra Ambrosio and a Scruffy Ashton Kutcher

While fall campaigns may be on everyone's minds up North, down South, Brazilian brand Colcci is gearing up for spring/summer 2012-2013 with ads featuring a smoldering Alessandra Ambrosio and a dashing Ashton Kutcher.


While it's been reported that Kutcher is dating his former That '70s Show co-star, Mila Kunis, he has amazing chemistry with Ambrosio. She also looks incredible, having recently given birth to her son, Noah Phoenix. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of their campaign shoot, below, and try not to drool.

ICB to Relaunch with NYC Energy and Prabal Gurung Designs

Strength and confidence are the buzzwords attracting the "ICB girl" to the new collection, launching in fall 2012 with Prabal Gurung as the Chief Designer. The campaign, shot by Sebastian Kim, features models Katryn Kruger and Laura Kampman in the ICB girl's element—surrounded by the energy of modern art. All the artwork was custom made for the campaign under the creative direction of Melissa Jones and Prabal Gurung. Following suit, the clothes promise to engage boldly with color, prints, and tailored pieces. The collection will take wearable art to the next level at Barneys New York and icbnyc.com this month.

BETSEY JOHNSON LAUNCHES NEW DRESSES LINE

Designer Betsey Johnson is bouncing back after recently filing for bankruptcy by teaming up with The Levy Group to create a new dresses collection for spring. The 70-year-old fashion veteran proves she is truly resilient.


Expect "solid and printed sexy, flowing dresses." WWD reports, which will be showcased in her September runway show. The frocks range from $99 to $249 and will be available at boutiques and department stores.


Johnson said in a press release, "I'm back!!! Doing my dress thing. Pretty and punk, sweet and sexy, always rock n' roll."

Valentino Exhibit to Open this Fall at Somerset House

While London may be a buzzing place to visit now, late fall will also be a prime time when the Somerset House opens its Valentino: Master of Couture exhibit. The gallery will showcase over 130 of his opulent gowns from as early as the 1950s. The dresses have been worn by fashion icons such as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Kelly, Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

"Each of these designs have a beautiful story," Valentino said in a press release. "The atelier crafted each so diligently by hand, taking hours, sometimes days to complete. The details are incredibly intricate, though outside the runway shows and events, the dresses have rarely been seen, so to be able to showcase these designs at Somerset House, where they can be seen in great detail by the public, is very unique."


The exhibition runs from November 29 through March 3.