Alberta Ferretti

• Alberta Ferretti took a page out of Tom Ford's book and had the likes of Camilla Belle, Carmen Dell'Orefice, Poppy Delevigne, Paz de la Huerta, and Marisa Berenson walk in place of models as part of her Florentine show to open Pitti Immagine Uomo last night, for which she created an exclusive 30-piece collection [Style.com, Fashionista]
• The Costume Institute received a donation of $10 million from Jonathan and Lizzie Tisch to create a new gallery space; although this gift was the "tipping point" to start construction next year, fundraising for the project started several years ago and has been helped in large part by Anna Wintour and the Costume Institute Gala benefit [NY Times]
• Gucci Group parent company PPR just created a new business unit dedicated to developing online retail. CEO François-Henri Pinault called e-commerce a "strategic priority," adding: “My goal [is] to increase our digital presence and accelerate our growth in online sales, which should reach 10 percent of Gucci Group and Puma’s consolidated revenues over the next few years” [WWD]
• Bibhu Mohapatra, Pamela Love, Mandy Coon, The Lake & Stars, M. Patmos, and Study NY were all awarded $25,000 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation grants to put toward their upcoming New York Fashion Week shows [WWD]
• Erin Wasson is designing a capsule collection for Zadig & Voltaire [ElleUK]
• W's February 2011 cover features a first look at sweet-looking Rooney Mara's transformation into punky Lisbeth Salander for David Fincher's upcoming The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo film [W]
• Instead of pouting across the board as in seasons past, models have notably been captured smiling in both the Valentino and Chloe Spring 2011 ad campaigns [Garance Dore]
• Jessica Stam's left arm is in a sling after she sprained and fractured it while snowboarding in Montana over the holidays [Modelinia]
• Using the same technology that made the Death Star explode in Star Wars, Loewe blows up its Amazona bag over and over in a new brand video [Style File]

• Alberta Ferretti to send Camilla Belle and other "real women" down the runway — People
• Vogue's Impact List of 2010 — Vogue Daily
• Kate Moss opens up to Company Magazine — FabSugar UK
• Look we love: print tees and pleated skirts — Fashionologie
• Chloe Sevigny on being a fashion and style icon — Vogue UK
• Sofia Coppola's style evolution — Stylelist
• Spring 2011 brings servings of fruity fashion — Nylon Blog
• Norma Kamali has another lower-priced line in the works — InStyle
• The holidays can be hard — treat yourself to something sparkly — Purse Blog
• Tom Ford covers another magazine — Korean Vogue — The Cut
• Four perfect holiday looks inspired by Blair Waldorf — College Fashion

>> Gareth Pugh isn't the only one creating a womenswear collection exclusively to show during the upcoming Pitti Immagine tradeshow in January: Alberta Ferretti has been invited to kick off the festivities on the evening of Jan. 11 as the guest of honor at Pitti Immagine Uomo. A spokesman for Ferretti says she plans 30 specially created looks for the show. Lots of new projects for Ferretti, who is also teaming up with Emma Watson for an as-yet-unnamed organic clothing line inspired by '60s Jane Birkin. [WWD, Us]

British beauty Emma Watson's already caught our eye stepping out for the premiere of the seventh installment of the Harry Potter film phenomenon. But, as it turns out, the actress has more than just an affinity for wearing gorgeous designs — she's also teamed up with Alberta Ferretti to create a line of eco-chic, "organic clothing." On the heels of her eco-friendly People Tree collection, Ferretti tapped Emma for a collaboration. While details, like a name for the line, are being kept a secret, we can expect a "classic, '60's Jane Birkin" vibe and a post-Christmas debut. And since Emma's already "put it out there that [she] will work for anyone for free if they are prepared to make their clothing fair trade organic," we may be seeing lots more from the young talent.

Alberta Ferretti has just launched a new online destination, and it's jam-packed with fashion goodies. In addition to debuting an online store for her namesake collection and Philosophy line, Alberta will be providing personal style advice to select customers. “I target contemporary women and I find it extremely interesting to be close to my customers, whom I love to advise and who are, for me, a very important source of inspiration,” said Ferretti.

So how exactly does she choose these "special" customers? After looking at data based on previous purchases, Alberta will contact her best customers, offer exclusive design previews, and suggest looks that fit the client’s style profile. Free fashion advice from Ferretti herself? It doesn't get any better than that.

Last week, I asked you to take a moment and play pretend: if you were invited to the Oscars, what would you wear? I envisioned myself in a magical Chanel creation complete with dazzling jewels and killer shoes. Your make-believe ensembles were also amazing. Oh, and it's not too late to vote on our Oscars red carpet love it or hate it polls!

I started you off with these Philippe Audibert Bracelets ($275). The slick spikes are an unexpected addition to any Oscars ensemb.

Look #1, by maria212134, is so ethereal.

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