ANNA WINTOUR TO GIVE EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW
Like only she knows how, the polished editor of intrigue will throw a soiree to lift the curtains on "The September Issue." The event hosted by the all powerful one of fashion will surely be chock-full of designers recognizable by one name. Marc, Karl and Oscar?
[Fashion Week Daily]
IF YOU'RE DROWNING, BETSEY CAN SAVE YOU!
What did designers do before they entered the fabulous world of fashion? Betsey told Style.com she worked "As a lifeguard at the country club pool in Wethersfield, Connecticut, I taught water ballet and kiddies how to swim." What was Jason Wu was doing before he created the famous inaugural dress for Mrs. Obama?
[Style.com]
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO DRESSES ... STARBUCKS?
The always animated Project Runway Season 4 winner will team up with Starbucks for a "holiday collaboration." Details on the fierce one's partnership with the coffee chain are to be revealed today. This brings a whole new take on his catch phrase "hot mess."
[The Cut]
"WHAT NOT TO WEAR" GIVES ITSELF A MAKE-OVER
The TLC hit show adds celebrity hair connoisseur, Ted Gibson, to their list of style experts; Stacey, Clinton and Carmindy. Gibson replaces Nick Arrojo, the curly mopped hair guru of seven years in an effort to give the show a fresh approach, according to network executives. Gibson has worked with stars such as Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie.
[People Stylewatch]
REDBOOK GOES FAUX CROCODILE
Yesterday, news broke that Hearst Publications may be contemplating the fate of their oldest title, Town and Country. Now, Redbook is making changes as well. The editors of the "hope and joyful" women's magazine are exploring new ways keep readers happy, starting with a fashionable faux-crocodile texture on the Redbook logo.
[WWD]
HIPSTERS, GET YOUR NEW IRONIC FASHION HERE
If you were thinking of doing your part to aid the financial bailout, Lehman Brother's is offering up its "fashions" with proceeds going to the bank's creditors. Yearning for a hat, tote or even umbrella bearing the company's name? Have no fear. The bankrupt firm will open a store in New York next week.
[City File]