Kitten heels on the Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 runway. Photography by Peter Stigter
Though Isabella Blow’s wardrobe will be auctioned off this September, hat-designerPhilip Treacy has revealed that a film about the fashion editor’s life is in the works.John Galliano will play himself and for the thus unconfirmed lead role, Andre Leon Talley promises “Treacy has a great trick up his hat, and it’s going to rock the world.” [Fashionologie]
British designer Giles Deacon is going to be a very busy bee. Aside from running his eponymous line and working with retailer New Look, he has just been declared creative director of Emanuel Ungaro. [Racked]
Louis Vuitton is at it again. The luxury label’s new London shop manages to make Harrods look like a 7-Eleven. The über-decadent Bond Street location opens this Friday, and features hand-carved marble logos, golden leaf detailing, and stairs that light up up with every footstep. [WWD]
Karma for Cruz: The celebrity auction organized by actress Penélope Cruz in Cannes was a huge success. Red carpet gowns donated by the likes of Salma Hayek, Diane Kruger and Marion Cotillard helped to raise over £200,000 for Sean Penn’s Haitian Relief Organization. [Vogue UK]
As the stock market sinks, so do women’s heels. This according to an article in theWall Street Journal which attributes kitten heels seen on the runways of Chaneland Marc Jacobs as a product of the recession, due to the fact that a lower heel generally costs less. It may also have something to do with sore feet. [The Cut]
Looks like Zara’s European retailers are finding inspiration in social media. This weekend, personal style blogger Betty, from Le Blog de Betty, found herself on a t-shirt of Zara’s TRF line, which bears an illustration identical to a photo she had posted in the past. Update those facebook privacy settings, there’s no telling where they’ll look next. [Fashion Indie]
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