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Jean Shafiroff Fashion Best Dressed in Ball Gowns: Jean Shafiroff Nobody is as associated with ball gowns, or wears them with as much verve, enthusiasm and commitment as philanthropist, businesswoman, and author Jean Shafiroff (her first book, “Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What You Give,” is an inspirational and comprehensive guide to giving).  She wears a variety of labels, but among those, you will likely see her in quite often are Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbana, and customized designs by B. Michael and Victor dE Souza, for whom she is a muse.  She is not afraid to repeat, has fun with fashion and sees fashion as an art form. Her full-on ball gowns are quite grand and entrance making, and while they are as notable as her tireless charity work, she is always quick to emphasize that it is her philanthropy and humanitarian efforts, which are her top priority. READ THE WHOLE LIST HERE . Photos...

**** ON THE NEWSSTAND **** Joseph Gordon-Levitt Esquire magazine unveils its “Best-Dressed Men of the Year” list in the January issue, on newsstands December 18th. The list honors 18 men who took some risks, broke some rules, and showed the way toward brighter, bolder, and better style for the year ahead. These are the men whose style moments over the last year are worthy of emulation. Esquire’s Best-Dressed Men of 2012 include: Daniel Craig, Jimmy Fallon, Damian Lewis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Princes William and Harry, Jack White, Luke Donald, Christopher Nolan, Tom Hardy, Chris Bosh, Justin Theroux, Henrik Lundqvist, Paul Feig, Tom Kane (as played by Kelsey Grammer), Victor Cruz, Sean Parker, and Jamie Dimon. For more information on the best dressed men of the year and for your chance to vote for your favorite, please visit www.esquire.com .

Hollywood star Natalie Portman has been named The Best Dressed Lady of 2007.The 'Closer' star topped the list compiled by InStyle magazine of the world's most stylish women, beating off stiff competition from Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez and Sienna Miller. InStyle's Katrina Szish said: "Natalie Portman is one of those celebrities who has natural beauty, but she also knows what looks good on her."Drew Barrymore was placed second, while her 'Charlie's Angels' co-star Cameron Diaz came third.Penelope Cruz came fourth and pregnant Jennifer Lopez was given fifth place for the stylish way she has dressed her ever-expanding baby pump.Szish said: "We expect Jennifer Lopez to be larger than life, to be more glam than anyone else, to be the ultimate diva on the red carpet."'Devil Wears Prada' star Anne Hathaway was so shocked to learn she had made the list, she thought there must have been a mistake.Anne - who came sixth - said: "I t...

Daniel Craig Named Best Dressed Daniel Craig has been named Britain's best dressed man.The Bond star beat a host of fellow celebrities to top the poll conducted by men's magazine GQ. The 39-year-old actor gained worldwide sex-symbol status when he emerged from the sea as James Bond in 'Casino Royale' wearing a pair of tight pale blue trunks. It now appears the hunky star has been impressing male fans with his clothes choices too. Fellow movie heartthrob Jude Law also featured in the top ten - coming 5th in the list, while British TV presenter Russell Brand and Kate Moss' boyfriend Pete Doherty won places on both the best and worst dressed list. Russell was number 8 in the best dressed, but first on the worst. Pete came 7th and 5th respectively. It wasn't just celebrities whose style sense received plaudits. Runner-up to Daniel was Conservative leader David Cameron. The former Eton school boy was commended for his original tie choices and penchant for Converse t...