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Lacroix’s Loss, Michelle’s Dress, And More…

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:45:06 +0000

The long-expected bad news for Lacroix came on Friday, when employees were told that proposed cuts could effectively reduce the label to a licensing operation. The good news is that it’s still not too late for a rich fairy godmother to swoop in and save the day. So, fairy godmother, whenever you’re ready… [WWD]

The power of Michelle has not waned. Talbots moved 3,000 copies of the rose-print silk dress the First Lady donned for the cover of Essence in May, and at $89.99 it’s priced to sell even more. [WWD]

Fresh off his piping-hot underwear ads with his wife, David Beckham is reported to have a new Armani posing partner: Angelina Jolie. If Brad and Victoria are smart, they’ll want to be on set for that campaign. [Yahoo U.K.]

—Alison Baenen

Photo: Venturelli / Wire Image

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Lacroix’s Loss, Michelle’s Dress, And More…

Romania Rules, Graydon’s Rules, And More…

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:02:30 +0000

Brazil tops the list of 2009’s emerging markets (no surprise there), but the number two slot goes to dark horse Romania. Who knew? [WWD]

If you’re looking for a seat at Monkey Bar, avoid “excessive socializing” while at the restaurant. According to Graydon Carter, this could lead to a 10 p.m. time slot (embarrassing!) or, worse yet, no reservation at all. [NYT]

Tinsley and Topper Mortimer could be calling it quits. Apparently her new love interest has a castle. [Page Six]

This week Bradley Cooper is dating Renée Zellweger. Try and keep up. [Page Six]

As of Monday, Kanye West’s Louis Vuitton kicks were behind schedule. Now they’re sold out. Figures. [The Cut]

—Alison Baenen

Photo: Sherly Rabbani and Josephine Solimene

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Donatella At The Whitney

admin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:02:18 +0000

What with throwing last month’s BCBG-sponsored Art Party and hosting last week’s intimate Lou Reed concert, the Whitney has been feeling awfully chic of late. Cue Donatella Versace, who stilettoed into the museum this afternoon to make that three for the trend. The occasion was the launch of Art Unites, an initiative from Versace and the Whitney committed to bringing art to children in need. Drawing was on the day’s agenda, but Versace, a self-declared non-sketcher, left the art-making to the experts: namely, some really adorable kids from the Starlight Children’s Foundation, which benefits children with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Wielding Magic Markers, the youth set worked on drawings while the designer worked the room. “She seems really nice,” one budding artist concluded after Versace left her table in an aura of flashbulbs. The drawings, 900 in all, along with those created by children from Jet Li’s One Foundation in China, will be made into one-of-a-kind tote bags available this fall online from Gilt Groupe, and will retail for $200 to $250. In addition to being made into Versace bags, two drawings chosen by Donatella will make their way (and not necessarily in tote bag form) into Versace’s Fall RTW show. “I’m not looking for talent or theatricality,” Versace said of eventually picking the winners. “I’m looking for emotion.” Her future design collaborators had been told as much. “I’m looking forward to seeing what you make today,” she told the assembled group, “and I hope it comes from the heart.”

—Alison Baenen

Photo: Charles Eshelman / Film Magic

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Donatella At The Whitney