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On Tuesday night, the British Fashion Awards brought together some of the best talent from across the pond to honor and recognize their contributions to the world of fashion. If designing one of the most sought after brands isn't telling enough, Stella McCartney now has awards for both Designer of the Year and Designer Brand of the Year for her eponymous label. Alexa Chung took home her third Style Award, while Cara Delevingne was the clear choice for the Model Award after her unbelievable year. Click through for all the exclusive photos from the ceremony and check out who took home the awards!

As Milan Fashion Week comes to a close and us fashionistas head to Paris, we take a look back at the best parties this season. From Sharon Stone's extravagant amfAR gala to Giovanna Battaglia's dance party with young fashion designers, check out the best of Milan's Fashion Week parties!

Last night, Lapo Elkann, Livia Firth, and Franca Sozzani kicked off the 69th Venice International film festival aboard the M/S Dionea yacht. Anchored across from the Piazza San Marco in Venice, guests gathered on Elkann's yacht wearing eco-friendly attire (which included leaving their shoes behind before boarding). As the evening came to an end, guests hopped off the yacht and made their way to Amy Sacco's Bungalow 8 club located in Palazzina Grassi for a pre-opening dance party. More»

• After tweeting the email address of NBC Olympics president Gary Zenkel out of frustration over a tape delay in the network's coverage of the opening ceremony, Twitter suspends the account of Guy Adams, an L.A.-based reporter and correspondent for The Independent British newspaper. [NYDN]
• Currently a free agent, former L.A. Lakers forward Matt Barnes is arrested last night while strolling through Manhattan Beach on an outstanding warrant for driving on a suspended license and threatening the police officer who approached him. [KABC] More»