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Mary Thom, who served as editor for Ms. Magazine for 20 years, died in a motorcycle crash last Friday. Her influence, leadership and writings helped shape the feminist movement during the '70s. After her career at Ms., she continued on in the struggle for women’s rights as the editor for The Women’s Media Center until her death. “Mary was one of the great writers, editors and visionaries of the women’s movement, and the heart and soul of Women’s Media Center’s feature writing,” Women's Media Center President Julie Burton Said in a statement. Read on to learn more about Thom, from her early years to her tragic, untimely death.

Standing alongside a tech billionaire like Sean Parker may be intimidating for some, but not for his fiancé Alexandra Lenas. The charming singer/songwriter holds her own with Parker, the founder of Napster and first president of Facebook. Although Sean and Alexandra have been engaged for a while now, details of their unusual, medieval-themed wedding, have just been announced. Parker, a notorious costumer, will wed in California's Big Sur forest for a "Game of Thrones" style wedding, where all the guests will get their own costume. Out of all the guys in the techy boys club, Parker is definitely one of the best looking, and best dressed. So, how did Lenas land such a catch? Click through to see how she saved Parker's life and stole the tech mogul's heart. More»

Jamie Bochert may just be the most mysterious model out there, and also among the most successful. She has worked with some of the industry's biggest designers and photographers, appearing in countless runway shows and editorials. This dark-eyed enigma is also a talented musician. Click through to learn all about this rising fashion icon. More»

R&B singer Miguel has our attention, not only because of his soulful serenades and seductive charm, but we also love his distinctive designer style. He took the Grammy's by storm this year, winning the award for Best R&B song with his hit single "Adorn."  After he performed live, dancing through the crowd of music industry elites, Kelly Clarkson said "Miguel, I don't know who the hell you are, but we need to sing together. That was the sexiest damn thing I've ever seen." Click through to see what we've noticed about Miguel.

From a Pro Football Hall of Fame contender, to a co-anchor on Live! With Kelly and Michael, Michael Strahan has applied his football expertise both on the field, and off - as a new fixture on red carpets and a regular face on sports networks, Strahan is making his mark in the sports world. Click through for our take on this football legend turned media star.

This talented, young actress is making waves in the fashion world with her exceptional sense of style and countless editorial shoots. Between working on new movie projects and covering Teen Vogue, Chloe leads an exceptionally busy life for a 15-year-old girl. She was a front-row fixture at all of last season's hottest Fashion Week shows, and we expect to be seeing a lot of her as NYFW kicks off this week. Be sure to keep an eye out for Chloe in all of her fashionable glory as she hits Lincoln Center in the next few days.

Eddie Borgo is a NYC-based jewelry designer whose namesake collection is wildly popular with some of the biggest names in fashion around the world. From the beginning, the Atlanta native managed to leave a lasting mark on the cutthroat industry, and his brand is only expanding. You can spot his pieces on the likes of Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, and Rihanna, but it's not all about the ladies. He also has a men's line, inspired by rock legends like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and David Bowie. Click through to learn more about Eddie, the jewelry world's latest golden boy. More»

Cara Delevingne is a young socialite turned model who has recently been turning heads on and off the catwalk. 2012 was a huge year for Cara, and she shows no signs of slowing down. This year, she has already started racking up runway mileage in Paris Couture Fashion Week and has starred in major campaigns. Despite her huge success as a model, she's best known for her fun-loving, quirky personality and impeccable sense of style making her a favorite of street style photographers. Check her out in today's style phile! More»

Greg Chait is probably not a name you're familiar with. However, after last night's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards dinner, he joined the likes of Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzzara, and Derek Lam, becoming the fund's 2012 winner. In addition to earning the prestigious title, Chait walked away with a $300,000 prize, beating out 9 other finalists including shoe designer Tabitha Simmons as well as jewelry designer and wife of Toby Maguire, Jennifer Meyer, who were named runners up and walked away with $100,000. So just who is Greg Chait and what is his label, The Elder Statesman all about? Check out today's Style Phile and make sure you know what to bring up at tonight's dinner table! More»

While this sultry red-head may vaguely resemble Lana del Rey, she's making headway in America as a British pop-star. Her singles have made it onto the top 20 UK Singles Chart and her album, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, went platinum. Paloma appeared in the scene around 2009 but her U.S. debut at Le Baron was just last month. Her powerful vocals have finally reached stateside and it's time to check out how this ex-magician's assistant turned into one of Britain's sassiest pop-stars. More»

Keith Haring, renowned activist and pop street artist, would have celebrated his 54th birthday today, and even Google is in on the celebration. The artist's work is recognized worldwide for its colorful figures and deceptively simple style, which has inspired people of all ages to pick up a pencil and create art for social change. For Haring's life and enduring legacy, here's our Daily Style Phile.

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