Category: ‘news’

1. We may not be tots, but we’re happy to hear that Stella McCartney signed on to do another GapKids collection.  After all, it’s not like adults were exactly precluded from wearing the first one.  [Elle UK]

2. R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe collaborated with enigmatic fashion house Martin Margiela on a lone accessory – a sterling silver cassette tape, which can be worn pretty much however you want.  For more utilitarian, pretty jewelry picks, check out the best necklaces and brooches.  [Vogue UK]

3. The Guardian makes many a case for the highest of high heels, but most notably, “that this season’s fantastic shapes are an act of defiance against economic gloom.”  We recommend you sort through the craziest options and stick with a good pair of party shoes.  [Guardian]

4. Alicia Keys is launching a New York pop-shop on Monday featuring her forthcoming jewelry line, which will be more widely available in 2010.  If you can’t get your hands on an item from the Barbers’ Daughters collection, peruse the best bracelets and earrings in the meantime.  [WWD]

1. Claudia Schiffer announced she would love to get into design, specifically in either cashmere or handbags. Of course, because being a model gives you the technical know-how to be a designer, or at least create a celebrity handbag. [Vogue UK]

2. To combat a recent profit slide, Burberry is trying to help its customer by splitting its fashion into three distinct categories: Brit (relaxed sportswear), London (work clothing), and Prorsum (evening wear).  As long as Burberry still makes both good scarves and lovely cocktail dresses, we’re fine with the shake up. [Daily Mail]

3. Both Saks and Dillard’s reported third quarter profits.  We wonder if basics, like inexpensive jeans, were driving the sales. [WWD]

4. An auction last night of artist-designed handbags for Louis Vuitton raised almost a million dollars for the Red Cross.  Now that’s what we’re talking about when we say “designer handbag.” [Vogue UK]

1. The designer Marios Schwab, who recently took over Halston, has also created a line of sunglasses. In case you’re not all about the Lennon look, shop our guide to the best sunglasses.  [Independent]

2. Recession-weary consumers are sticking with tried-and-true brands like Levi’s and Kate Spade.  It makes sense in tough times to wear the best skinny jeans and carry a good handbag.  [WWD]

3. Three museums banded together to stop nine historic Vionnet haute couture dresses from being exported from Britain.  Those must be some pretty important party dresses. [Vogue UK]

4. Apparently a particular rosy glow from eating fruits and vegetables, as opposed to being suntanned, makes you more attractive to the opposite sex.  Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to put down the self-tanner, just pick up your apples and asparagus to go with it. [Daily Mail]