Fashion news: Emmanuelle double-dresses Gisele, Daphne calls Victoria a pig, Tyra’s off to Harvard, and Gaga helps Japan
By Corinne Perez-Abergel, Gillian Pryor and Renee Reardin
Emmanuelle Alt’s first Vogue Paris cover is out starring Gisele Bündchen! Curiously enough, the supermodel wears the SAME Dolce and Gabbana lace frock that also appears on the covers of the Spanish and German international editions! [Fashionista]
Daphne Guinness, couture collector and heir to the Guinness empire, calls fellow Brit Victoria Beckham an “ugly pig” and then quickly retracts statement. Tell us how you really feel… [Nymag]
Jimmy Choo is up for grabs, and it looks like fashion powerhouse LVMH is on the shortlist as potential buyer, for a cool $804 million! [Bloomberg]
After decades of unfounded success, Gap closes 200 stores nation wide marking a turn for the worse for the expansive brand. [Independant]
The Nelson Mandela Foundation launches a new clothing line named after Mandela’s own prison number, 46664. [Guardian]
America’s Next Top scholar? Tyra Banks is attending the Harvard University Owner/President Management Program for entrepreneurs. The model turned mogul claims her choice was based on the desire for her company to grow and be the best. [Fashionologie]
Hours after the Tsunami hit, Lady Gaga created a relief wristband with 100% of the proceeds are going to relief efforts in Japan. The bracelets sell for $5 each and can be ordered directly from her website. [Lady Gaga]
