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Fashion Star's fierce fashion team: Nicole Richie, John Varvatos, Elle Macpherson and Jessica Simpson.

It’s not often that a reality show has much to do with reality, but James Deutch and E.J. Johnston wanted to take a different approach with their new show, “Fashion Star.”

What sets the show apart from other fashion series is its partnership with three major retailers to produce the contestants’ clothing in stores under a “Fashion Star” label.

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To say that Shareen Mitchell is perfect for television is an understatement. A former actress turned vintage retailer, designer and archivist, Mitchell is the go-to gal among designers, stylists, fashion editors, actresses and fashion-minded girls in L.A. and New York for inspiration and closet staples and party dresses. Not only because she makes vintage look and feel new, but because she knows what's up.

The new year brings on a new batch of fashion reality T.V.—featuring some familiar faces.
 

The seventh season of “Project Runway” returns to Lifetime with a new crop of up-and-coming designers embarking on challenges taking place back in the show’s New York City roots. Set your DVRs to start recording on Jan. 14.

 Dinner is served

We recently scored an invitation to a private party hosted by Galina Sobolov, founder and designer of the Single label. Fashion Editor N. Jayne Seward, Manufacturing Editor Erin Barajas and I headed into the hills to dine with Galina and a few of her friends.

Once there, we took in the fantastic Hollywood view from the patio of Galina’s Mount Olympus home.

Nick Verreos

The sixth season of “Project Runway” has not even aired yet (it’s scheduled to bow on its new home on Lifetime in August), and I’m already thinking about season 7.

Los Angeles–based designer Nick Verreos is featured in Sears’ new “Wish Story” ad campaign, which profiles famous faces—including L.L. Cool J, Vanessa Hudgens, Trisha Yearwood and Ty Pennington—and how the gifts they were given as children influenced them and their future careers.