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Fashion news: Models apparently petitioning for food at TFW, Richemont buys Net-a-Porter and Matthew Williamson + Blair Waldorf

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Addison Gill walks in last night's Joe Fresh Style show. Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani

Everyone’s hungry at Toronto Fashion Week. Models are apparently circulating with a petition to get some well-earned backstage grub. (They’re usually in back-to-back shows with no time for the trek to not-very-nearby eats.) Jeanne Beker tweeted last night: “3 models just came up to me and asked me to sign a petition requesting that the FDCC provide food backstage for models!” Catwalker Addison Gill also took to Twitter to implore us to sign on. [@Jeanne_Beker, @AddisonGill] Update: More on this a Modelresource.ca.

Addison Gill was also giving Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette modelling tips before her turns in the Heart Truth and Attitude shows. [@AddisonGill]

It’s a done deal: Swiss luxury group Richemont, the world’s largest jewelry maker, has bought out the remaining 67% of Net-a- Porter for $343 million. Founder Natalie Massenet will remain executive chairman. [Business Week via Racked] Read more »


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Fashion news: Burkas on the runway, glaciers at Chanel and Amy Winehouse for Fred Perry

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A few designers flipped the French government the bird during Paris Fashion Week: In the midst of a heated ongoing debate in the country regarding banning burkas, designers Marithé and François Girbaud and Jean Charles de Castelbajac incorporated interpretations of burkas into their shows. [Independent UK via The Cut]

Amy Winehouse is set to design for Fred Perry. Apparently she’s always been a huge fan, but…seriously Amy Winehouse is designing a collection for Fred Perry? Anyway, it hits stores in October. [Vogue UK]

Chanel had a 265-tonne man-made glacier shipped from Sweden, but you can’t import water into France, so they had to ship it back after the show. [The Cut] Read more »


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Gallery: London Fashion Week

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London Fashion Week closed yesterday. Check out our gallery for recaps of Burberry Prorsum, Pringle of Scotland, Mark Fast, Erdem, Aquascutum and more.


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Fashion news: Polaroid goes gaga for Gaga, a new prez at Holt Renfrew and Louise Goldin does spiky shoes for Topshop

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Matthew Williamson will launch a men’s capsule collection next month. The line, which features tees, cashmere sweaters and silk scarves in the UK designer’s signature prints and vivid colours, will expand to a seasonal collection. [Vogue UK]

Lady Gaga has been named creative director of a specialty line for Polaroid. You may be scratching your head as to why, but just think about the innovation: a camera that adjusts for those wearing an eye patch, or, as our Halifax blogger Nadine suggested, one “that only works when you happen to have forgotten to put on your pants.” [Racked]

Oh, but Jason Wu is also going to be designing cameras, so maybe this is going to turn into a thing. The designer will launch a line of digital point-and-shoots at New York Fashion Week next month. [Styleist] Read more »


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Video: Matthew Williamson’s return to London Fashion Week

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Matthew Williamson’s Spring 2010 collection contained barely a hint of the flowy boho that made him famous. The parade of skinny pants, sharp chartreuse jackets and body-con dresses in arty prints and wild colours–that much hasn’t changed–was harder and more structured than previous efforts. Williamson also seemed thrilled to be showing at home–that way, he says, his parents can make it to the show. Video after the jump. Read more »


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Daily reads: Karl vs. swans, astronauts in Vuitton and Kate Moss on the brain

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Christopher Bailey. Photography by Peter Stigter

Christopher Bailey. Photography by Peter Stigter

First Burberry and now Matthew Williamson are taking their spring show to London. [Vogue UK]

Speaking of Christopher Bailey, a Q&A! [Hint]

Since we find Eminem and Bruno equally irritating, we’re officially neutral on the bum incident at the MTV awards. [NY Post]

Can Condé Nast survive in the new media world? We haven’t read the article yet, but we do know they talk to Anna Wintour. [NY Mag]

13 past poufs by Christian Lacroix, who may be down, but he’s not out. [Guardian, Yahoo!] Read more »


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Daily reads: Costume Institute guest list, “fantasy” hair and a piece of the Golden Girls

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Picture it: Los Angeles, 2009. Bonhams is auctioning off the estate of Estelle “Sophia Petrillo” Getty on June 14. Choice item’s include Sophia’s glasses and straw handbag. [W]

Video from the Matthew Williamson for H&M party, complete with a clip of Grace Jones’ performance. It feels just like we were there. Except we weren’t. [My Fashion Life]

Fantasy hair: Don’t try it at home. Or ever. [The Frisky]

“It’s emotionally activated? What happens when you put it on your lips at the wrong time of the month or when you’re pregnant? Will your lips explode?” and other things overheard at Sephora. [Allure]

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Daily reads: Kane for Topshop, Beckham for Adidas and bacon in a tube

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Karlie Kloss. Photography by Peter Stigter

Karlie Kloss. Photography by Peter Stigter

Christopher Kane is doing a line for Topshop again, but being super cryptic: There “may” be colour and apparently we’re gonna go nuts for it. [Grazia]

Karlie Kloss loves the swag. Models: They’re just like us! [Fabsugar]

Matthew Williamson and H&M are hosting a Hudson River cruise this evening with entertainment provided by Grace Jones. Tickets are available at… yeah right. Fashionista]

Will we ever tire of a fashion cage match? Probably not. [The Cut]

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