Jean Paul Gaultier often outfits musicians for concerts, like Madonna and Kylie Minogue for their upcoming tours. He's also decked out Eurovision competitors in years past, including transsexual Dana International from Israel in 1998 and Anna Vissi from Greece in 2006. But this year he isn't content to merely dress people. Oh no. JPG is going on the show as a commenter. In case you're not familiar with Eurovision, it's a contest that pits songs from each country in the European Broadcasting Union against each other. It's best known for being really corny (in a really awesome way). One of the longest-running shows in television history, it's been on the air since 1956, and Gaultier's been watching since childhood. AFP reports:

Waving aside criticism of the event as kitschy, Gaultier added: "In France we are a bit snobbish. Eurovision has become kitsch but in earlier years it was simply popular music."

We think this is a perfect gig for Gaultier since he's a jolly good fellow if there ever was one. The one time we met him he seemed like the giddy type that's just generally delighted to be alive. However, a lot of his fellow Frenchmen aren't thrilled about the show this year, since their competitor, Sebastien Tellier, decided to sing his song "Divine" in English instead of French. Let's hope Gaultier's case of the jollies will be catching once the broadcast starts on May 24.

Jean-Paul Gaultier to add his two cents worth during Eurovision 2008 [Sassybella]
Fashion's Gaultier to turn Eurovision commentator [AFP/Yahoo]

The man, the myth, the tan — we're talking about Giorgio Armani, in all his glory. The legendary designer stopped by FIT on Tuesday to speak with students, and our own Tim Murphy was lucky enough to catch up with him for a few minutes. In this exclusive video, Mr. Armani dishes on just how late he was out partying after the Costume Institute gala, whether he'll ever forgive Times critic Cathy Horyn, and — most important — how he keeps himself so bronzed.

When we saw Marc Jacobs at the Costume Institute gala on Monday, we didn't quite get his new Paul Bunyan look. We'd seen people like Josh Hartnett do the scruffy lumberjack thing at swanky parties but wouldn't have expected it from Jacobs, who has kept his facial hair close-cropped for some time now. But this morning the New York Post offers an explanation:

"He spends most of his time partying until morning in Paris," a friend said. "It's out of control. There's always a different boy and everyone is worried he's going to pull a Halston" — referring to the legendary designer whose work suffered due to drinking and drugs. Halston died of AIDS in 1990. Jacobs, since breaking up with his former rent-boy boyfriend Jason Preston, has been linked with porn star Erik Rhodes, boy toy Austin A. and now the new mystery man.

So perhaps he's too party-pooped to shave these days? The Post also reports Jacobs brought the above-mentioned mystery man to Monday's gala, where he showed up "two hours late," though we did see him on the carpet with Helena Christensen and Sofia Coppola — and they were perfectly punctual. So he had another dude on his arm — player-hating aside, isn't it really a matter of whether Jacobs, who's been in and out of rehab, is staying away from the bottle and the like? At least Anna still has faith in the guy. She's reportedly honoring him at the ball next year.

MERRY MARC WORRIES PALS [NYP]

The morning after big galas, we like to nurse our hangovers with Rapid Release Extra-Strength Tylenol, hamburgers, and Perrier, and avoid exposing ourselves to the world before 4 p.m. It seems Karl Lagerfeld is not just like us. Sad face. The Kaiser was spotted the morning after the Costume Institute gala eyeing some garbage with a "male friend" on a street downtown. That outstretched hand and slightly cocked head seem to indicate Lagerfeld has glamorous plans for those black bags. Perhaps he envisioned draping Amy Winehouse over them naked save for some strategically placed quilted purses, we thought. Or perhaps garbage is the new Amy Winehouse, and Mugatu in Zoolander really was onto something with that Derelicte collection.

But then a friend of the Cut sent in a shot of a garbage receptacle on 14th Street and Ninth Avenue carefully spray-painted with the Chanel logo. So maybe Karl was just envisioning a better-looking container for our city's waste and couldn't resist making his vision a reality on those bins. Oh Karl, always thinking of the Trendy Wendys in the meatpacking district.

KARL'S MORNING AFTER [British Vogue]

This week in the continuing saga we like to refer to as Shitting on Audrina’s Head, we open with Heidi (sleeveless and wearing a scarf, as is the inexplicable L.A. style) and her fake boss Brent Bolthouse chatting in his office. This whole scene reeks of sexual innuendo/harassment, though we’re not sure from which end. Heidi says she wants to make herself “as available” to the Bolt-man as she can, even if that means relocating or traveling. Bolt-man tells her he’s trying to expand the Hyde brand, and that she can work in the casino in Las Vegas. Is it not enough that Hyde is a megaclub — could it now be a gambling mecca as well? And will Heidi fulfill her destiny as a cocktail waitress? Also, is Brent’s given name actually Brent Bolthouse? Or is that, like, his first pet’s name and the street he grew up on? These are important things to think about. Heidi tells him this plan “sounds brilliant” and she’s “up for the challenge.” We think her mail-in degree from DeVry is really paying off with all this “brilliant” office jargon she’s throwing around.

If you had any doubt that Chloë Sevigny is a sane girl who's actually crazy deep down inside, the New York Times will set you straight with this video profile of Chloë's style. Set to breathy vocals and a percussion-heavy tune by the Slits, it's nothing more than a montage of photos of Chloë, stuff Chloë's done, stuff Chloë likes, and other things and people related to Chloë, like her brother Paul and mother Janine. It's peppered with random Chloë quotes like "All my friends are insane, but actually I'm quite normal" and Chloë labels like "wild child." But you know what? We don't really believe that Chloë is that crazy. We know she wants us to think she doesn't care about brushing her hair or wearing stained smelly T-shirts, but we think she secretly loves tangle-free locks and fresh-from-the-dryer clothes. Yeah, we said it. So go on with your "boho" self, Chloë. Just know that we know you wear polo shirts when you think no one's looking.

Profile In Style: Chloe Sevigny [NYT]

If you walk by the corner of Gansevoort and Little West 12th this weekend and you seeing strobing neon lights, don’t worry — you didn’t get meat-market roofied again. The flashing lights are just part of the launch installation for iGoogle’s new theme pages, designed by such luminaries as Diane von Furstenberg, Jeff Koons, Jackie Chan, Anne Geddes, Lance Armstrong, and the Beastie Boys.

Some of the big names were on hand for last night’s launch party and panel discussion. Architect Michael Graves, whose Met exhibit opens next week, was candid about why he signed on board: “I did it because I thought they’d give us Google stock. They didn’t.” Fellow Met alum Koons seemed genuinely excited about the whole process, but it might have been because it gave him an excuse to surf the web: “I spend half my day on the Internet looking for ideas.” You hear that? Jeff Koons could be reading this right now. Jeff, if you are, we think there is an untapped genius in glitter glue.

No one, however, was more enthusiastic than designer Marc Ecko, who proclaimed, “The ability to design apps yourself, that’s what the Internet is about. That’s the American Dream, God Bless America!” When we caught up with him after the panel, we asked what was on his iGoogle page. He replied, “My own theme, of course. It allows me to be completely self-indulgent.” Also making his personal dashboard rotation: a CNN news ticker, a calorie counter, and a daily Yoda quote. —Lauren Salazar

Yesterday at Barneys New York, Christian Louboutin parted the red-soled sea of eager women in line to get their shoes signed. Even Patti Freakin' LaBelle popped by with a whole trunk full. In the midst of the chaos, we stole a minute with the footwear icon. From our Fashion Director, Harriet Mays Powell’s, Studio Visit last year, we gleaned he designed heels with sexy French showgirls in mind. But what modern gals inspire him? “Well, Dita Von Teese is the obvious one, but there’s a big spectrum of performance artists. Like as a dancer, Madonna. Or Beyoncé is a great artist. Even some actresses like Angelina Jolie. It’s really about body language, attitude, and how you carry yourself.” Speaking of actresses, he hadn’t read or heard anything about Gwyneth Paltrow's sky-scraping shoe choices. But he did get a text message about something with Gwyneth, so maybe it was related? Yup, Louboutin texts! He’s also planning on attending next week’s Met Gala but don’t expect him to arrive in a cape and tights. “For me, the idea of superhero is about the big shoulders. And I don’t have those, so I’m going to skip that.” We also asked about his favorite spring shoe, which he had trouble recalling. “You have to understand that, for me, spring was a year ago.” Luckily, all the shoes on display were pretty amazing. One day we dream of owning a pair, but it looks like we’ll be saving up for a while. The designer outright dismissed the idea of a cheaper diffusion line.

After the jump, some shoes to dream about. —Kendall Herbst

There just aren't enough vlogs these days, so Isaac Mizrahi is stepping up to his low-quality video camera to fill that void. He's got a new vlog on his revamped Website, and we suggest you set aside the eighteen minutes you'll spend eating your salad this afternoon to watch all six vlogtastic episodes. We love them all: We feel like we're meeting Real Isaac for the first time. Not Fake Isaac who talks to reporters at parties or fashion shows, but Real Isaac, who worries about his Weight Watchers meetings and gets upset when his assistant doesn't tell him about the In Style photo shoot and he comes to work in a tan jacket (episode 6). Or Real Isaac who takes pictures of himself in his bathroom mirror in his Bridgehampton house because it has the best lighting in the whole wide world (episode 5). Or Real Isaac who feels claustrophobic at charity galas and cocktail parties, especially those held at the low-ceilinged Waverly Inn (episode 1). See, the Waverly Inn freaks famous people out, too! So, what are you waiting for? Isaac is ready to share. He needs to share. Let him, won't you?

ISAAC'S VIDEO BLOG [ISAAC MIZRAHI via UnBeige]

Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting his name (no, we're not sure which one) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He plans to celebrate this achievement with a fabulous party. Just how fabulous will it be? Well, he'll air a prerecorded congratulatory message from "best pal" David Beckham (watch out, Tom Cruise!), get pats on the back from hordes of famous people like Jamie Foxx, and the goody bags will include Unforgivable Black perfume. But the best part of the $4 million fête is Diddy's wardrobe, of course:

Five different custom-made Sean Jean outfits: a tux, a smoking jacket, a pimp suit, a top hat and tails and a pyjama combo for when Diddyman flags.

Wow — pj's? Even Heidi Klum had only two outfits at the Oscars, and we don't think she had a negligee in her clutch for the limo ride home.

Rapper P Diddy hosts £2million mega-party [Daily Mail]