Bauer to continue POP but will drop spring '09 issue

With much doubt surrounding the future of POP after Katie Grand announced her defection to Condé Nast, publishers Bauer have reaffirmed their commitment to the magazine. However, without a new editor at the helm, the company has admitted it will drop its spring 2009 issue next year.

"It is inevitable a new editor will bring a new vision to the brand, but we are not prepared - nor under any pressure - to rush out an interim issue for the sake of it," said a Bauer spokeswoman. "We would rather invest time in relaunching in the fall 2009 with a magazine that will create a real difference to the fashion industry."

Meanwhile, Grand's last issue of POP, a 20th anniversary special starring Drew Barrymore (above, right), is about to hit the stands on 18th November.

"Katie and her team have been utterly professional in producing a fantastic 20th anniversary issue, but now we want to move on to appointing a new editor for the next chapter of the POP story," the spokeswoman added.

"POP was, is, and will continue to be, a valuable member of our portfolio and we are really excited about what the future holds for the brand. The new era of POP launches fall 2009."

Katie Grand leaves POP to launch a new fashion title, Love, for Condé Nast. The first issue is due to be launched at the end of February.

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Drew Barrymore for Gucci

For the first time in the label's history, Gucci hired a celebrity for an advertising campaign. Drew Barrymore was their choice.

The famous Italian fashion label hired a famous face to appear in one of their advertising campaigns and reach out beyond the fashion industry for the first time.

The face of their new collection in 33-year-old Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, who is fresher looking and more beautiful than ever. The charismatic girl has a successful career as of a fashion and makeup model in advertising campaigns under her belt. She is still the face and spokeswoman of makeup label CoverGirl and, last year, she also shone in Missoni's creations.

Artistic director Frida Giannini says that Drew is exactly what their collection represents, a strong and confident woman whose sense of humour is simply disarming.

Drew Barrymore: New Face of Gucci

First Covergirl and now Gucci--Drew Barrymore is busy busy busy...raking in the dough that is.

Fashion giant Gucci announced today that Drew Barrymore would be the new face for their fine jewelry line.

I almost didn't even recognize Drew in the picture, they need to tone down the photoshop a little bit. What's the point of hiring a celebrity to be the face of your brand if the celebrity isn't recognizable?

Want Drew’s Green Look? Our Fashionista Breaks It Down!

Why not go green next time you go glam? With celebs like Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Mandy Moore donating time and money to environmental causes, it’s time for fashionistas to start pitching a little passion for the planet. Making eco-friendly clothing choices no longer means sacrificing in the style department, and even mainstream retailers have launched socially responsible clothing lines.

We’ve broken down Drew Barrymore’s chic look into green but still stylish alternatives. The 100% organic color-grown cotton pants are from planet-friendly retailer Stewart+Brown . Pick up this pretty organic cotton babydoll top made in Los Angeles at greenwithglamour.com, and while you’re there check out iwood ecodesign’s beautifully crafted sunglasses and jewelry, including this amazing eco-sustainable zebrawood veneer cuff. Moo Shoes prides itself on providing stylish and functional cruelty-free shoes, and these ultra-cool platform slingbacks are on sale for $49.99. The army-green hobo is from Chinese Laundry’s line of vegan-friendly bags (chineselaundry.com).

Add a glimmer of conscience to your closet and start demanding sustainable and socially-responsible clothing from your favorite stores – and don’t forget to bring along a canvas, cotton or hemp tote to lug home your conscientious cache.

This dazzlin’ post comes from our latest contributor, Sally from Frugal-Fashionista. Check out her site for more celebrity fashion tips!