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Simmons Offers Styles For Older Urban Crowd

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 5, 2008

Hip-hop pioneer and designer Russell Simmons is bringing a little sophistication to the urban over-25 crowd.

Simmons introduced his menswear collection at the Argyle Culture Fashion Show on Friday at the swanky Setai Hotel in Miami's South Beach. The male models donned sporty suits, pinstriped shorts and argyle V-neck sweaters that combined urban aesthetics with traditionally professional and preppy attire.

"I want to create a line to reach out to those guys who are not young men anymore but who want to still be part of that urban lifestyle," Simmons said.

Among other pieces in the show were plaid shorts, free-flowing jackets and classic five-pocket pants created in materials like wool and cotton blends.

"Russell is so amazing and such an inspiration," said actress Gabrielle Union, who recently appeared on ABC's "Ugly Betty" and sat near the runway. "I am just honored to be here in his support and to celebrate his birthday."

Simmons turned 51 on Saturday.

Stern Ties Knot A Second Time

Shock jock Howard Stern has embraced tradition. The radio talk show host known for having porn stars as guests married his longtime girlfriend, Beth Ostrosky, on Friday.

"I can't wait to marry Howard," she told Newsday before the ceremony at Manhattan's tony Le Cirque restaurant, adding, "I know, everyone laughs!"

The bride wore a white chiffon gown with cutaway back and sides. Officiating at the ceremony was actor Mark Consuelos, Kelly Ripa's husband and an ordained minister.

The 180 guests included Joan Rivers, Barbara Walters, Billy Joel, Steve Schirripa, Chevy Chase, Tommy Mottola, and Donald and Melania Trump.

They dined on tuna tataki, scrambled eggs with white truffles and striped bass with caviar - washed down with wine and champagne. Songwriter Phoebe Snow serenaded the newlyweds with "You Send Me," and Joel crooned "The Stranger."

Today's Birthdays:

"Family Circus" cartoonist Bil Keane is 86. Actress Glynis Johns is 85. Comedian Bill Dana is 84. Actress Diane Cilento is 75. Poet and former president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Havel, is 72. Rhythm-and-blues singer Arlene Smith (The Chantels) is 67. Singer Richard Street is 66. Singer-musician Steve Miller is 65. Rock singer Brian Johnson (AC/DC) is 61. Actor Jeff Conaway is 58. Actress Karen Allen is 57. Writer-producer-director Clive Barker is 56. Rock musician David Bryson (Counting Crows) is 54. Rock singer and famine-relief organizer Bob Geldof is 54. Architect Maya Lin is 49. Actor Daniel Baldwin is 48. Rock singer-musician Dave Dederer is 44. Actor Guy Pearce is 41. Actress Josie Bissett is 38. Singer-actress Heather Headley is 34. Rock musician Brian Mashburn (Save Ferris) is 33. Actress Parminder Nagra is 33. Actor Scott Weinger is 33. Actress Kate Winslet is 33. Rock musician James Valentine (Maroon 5) is 30. Rock musician Paul Thomas (Good Charlotte) is 28. TV personality Nicky Hilton is 25. Rhythm-and-blues singer Brooke Valentine is 23.