Morning Cheat Sheet: MObama's Style War, Oscar Costume Drama and What Makes a Pair of Jeans $600?

Michelle Obama has ignited a style war, with everyone weighing in. Can't a girl just wear a sensible Alexander McQueen dress and call it a day?

Drama alert! The costume designer of Black Swan -- Amy Westcott -- talks smack on the Rodarte sisters with regard to their hand in the costumes for the film.

Trying to justify a pair of $600 jeans.

Barneys has hiredAmanda Brooks, a fashion consultant and stylist, as their new VP Women's Fashion Director. All eyes are on you, girl!

Designer Charles Nolan, known for dressing White House's most dignified gals, died this weekend at the age of 53.

The media conglomerate Hearstpurchased a hefty portion of the magazines owned by Lagardere, including the coveted US edition of Elle Magazine.