Vera Wang uncertain about competing on Dancing with the Stars

A couple weeks ago, there were rumours that designer Vera Wang was to compete on the newest season of Dancing with the Stars.

The Cut blog caught up with Wang at the CFDA Awards, and asked her if the rumours were true.

"We haven't decided. They haven't and I haven't," she said.

When The Cut asked if the show approached Wang, she answered, "They approach a lot of people, not just me."

I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

Vera Wang to be on Dancing with the Stars

Designer Vera Wang is adding something else to her resume: Dancing with the Stars.

The former figure skater-turned-Vogue editor-turned-wedding gown guru will be sixty when the season starts next September and has reportedly signed on to compete in the show's ninth season.

A rep for Wang did not comment, and ABC also declined to comment on casting.

Wang has designed otufits for ice queens Nancy Kerrigan and Michelle Kwan, so it'll be interesting to see what kinds of designs she will come up with for herself if she does end up competing.

The new season of Dancing with the Stars will premiere on September 21st.

Barbie's a fashionista

Image via vogue.com

For Barbie's 50th birthday, she's getting the ultimate fashion makeover from 50 big-named designers.

Mattel Inc. is planning on marketing Barbie as a fashion brand, complete with a runway show that will be part of New York Fashion Week

The 50 designers will produce life-sized outfits inspired by the doll based on a series of different celebrations. Vera Wang will create a life-size wedding gown which includes a Barbie wearing the mini version and Jeremy Scott will create a capsule collection inspired by her.

In Shanghai, a House of Barbie will be opening, and a new range of beauty products, with names such as "All Doll'd Up" will be out in 2009.

Mattel is also embarking on a three-year partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America from next February, as well as sponser New York's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

"For many young girls, [Barbie is] their first association with fashion and dressing up and changing clothes," said Fern Mallis, senior vice president at IMG Fashion in New York.

Now, if only I could be a little girl again...and dress her up in Alexander Wang and Chanel...