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Fast fashion and recycling don't usually go hand in hand, but H&M is making a (green) effort with the announcement of a global recycling program called ICollect. Beginning February, ICollect boxes will be placed in all H&M stores around the world for customers to donate bags of used clothing — in any condition — which will then be recycled and made into new textiles. As an added perk and incentive, the retailer is offering a 15-percent discount off any item of clothing when you donate. "Our sustainability efforts are rooted in a dedication to social and environmental responsibility," said CEO Karl-Johan Persson. "We want to do good for the environment, which is why we are now offering our customers a convenient solution: to be able to leave their worn out or defective garments with H&M." The brand has reportedly tested out the ICollect initiative in Switzerland for the past year, which garnered positive results. To top it all off, the brand is aiming to use only sustainable cotton in all of its collections by 2020. Are you impressed by H&M's eco-conscious efforts?

These stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Cat's out of the bag. The tweeting mastermind behind Choupette's Diary has finally been revealed. [Fashionista]
• Major staff shakeups at Ford. The agency has let go of its women's division head Paul Rowland and his partner, agent Mohammad Fajar. The two are accused of being "too demanding for the agency." [Page Six]
• Is this editor the next street-style and design star to watch? [The New York Times]
• Pantone has revealed its 2013 color of the year. [The Wall Street Journal]
• Drouot Richelieu is set to auction off iconic fashion pieces as part of its L'Homme et son Univers sale. Among the lot: an Emporio Armani shoe worn by Lady Gaga. [WWD]
• H&M customers will now be able to trade unwanted clothing items for store vouchers. [Telegraph]
• Club Monaco has been Coveteur'd. [Fashionologie Inbox]
• Anna Wintour uses Cartier stationery to write her thank-you notes. [Mod Mods]
• Remember the study that found toxic chemicals in the fabric of popular clothing brands? Mango has pledged to eliminate all hazardous substances from its production lines by Jan. 1, 2020. [Mango]
• From the mouths of Angels: men should never wear baggy bootcut jeans or Speedos — especially when trying to seduce ladies. [GQ]

Source: Twitter User ChoupettesDiary

Those stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

Update: Givenchy has denied speculation that it will collaborate with H&M. According to Vogue UK, the house says rumors about the partnership are "false." And while H&M never commented on the Givenchy rumor, its creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch told The Telegraph it will "not have any [collaborations] for Spring. We decided to skip it, as we have had so many this year. So it'll be something for next November."

The Internet has been aflutter with rumors that H&M's next designer collaboration will be with Givenchy, and so far, both parties are keeping mum on the topic.

On Monday, a Givenchy representative told Fashionologie that the house does "not have a comment"; a spokeswoman at H&M said the retailer "does not comment on rumors."

But radio silence from both brands hasn't stopped fervent speculation, which was sparked by a Nov. 19 post on the Tumblr Fashion Industry Confessions. The author of the post claimed, "Rumors straight from the Givenchy headquarters have it that they will collaborate with H&M next year." The claim has since been bolstered and questioned by blogs and Twitter accounts far and wide, but confirmed by no one.

The last time H&M kept quiet about a rumor, it was when rumors ran rampent about the company's plans to start a higher-priced label. We all know how that turned out: & Other Stories is set to launch in Spring 2013.

If this latest rumor pans out, then it would make Givenchy and Riccardo Tisci the first LVMH house and designer to partner with H&M. But whether there's a deal between the two brands or not, the time for H&M to announce its next designer collaboration is drawing nearer. The retailer unveiled plans for its Spring 2012 partnership with Marni on Nov. 29, 2011.

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Giedre Kiaulenaite is the next model to watch. She made her debut last Paris Fashion Week — and was booked exclusively for Balenciaga. [WMagazine]
• Details commissioned 10 CFDA members to create a limited-edition collection of pocket squares for charity. The pocket squares will retail for $100 and hit Bonobos.com on Dec. 4. [LA Times]
• Mulberry has been honored with the prestigious Walpole luxury award in London. [Elle UK]
• Kristen Stewart's stylist Tara Swennen hasn't given up on Balenciaga. "I still love the brand, I will continue to pull it, and she'll continue to wear it," she says. [The Cut]
• H&M has released a video teaser featuring pieces from its soon-to-launch higher-end label & Other Stories. [Vogue UK]
• Canadian brand Joe Fresh may have found the secret to fast-fashion success. "We like to take trends and interpret them," founder Joe Mimran said. "Put our spin on them, and have our voice to it, which is a different branding idea." [Racked]
• A total of 73 people were arrested in China when 37 factories that manufactured counterfeit luxury handbags were shut down. [WWD]
• Marchesa's new Iris clutch owes its shape to an olfactory source of inspiration. [Elle]
• Nicola Formichetti threw a wild "panda party" in London in honor of Dazed's December issue. [DazedDigital]

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• To celebrate the release of her book, Grace: A Memoir, Grace Coddington will field questions from Vogue's Twitter account (@VogueMagazine) tomorrow, Nov. 20. [WWD]
• The iPad is becoming the key to luxury ecommerce success. [WWD]
• British designer Emma Cook's whimsical collection of apparel and home decor for Topshop will be available Dec. 6. [Elle]
• See by Chloé design director Laure de Sade has left the company. It is not known what her next move will be. [Vogue UK]
• Chris Burch, founder and CEO of Burch Creative Capital, has announced that he is slowing down the development of two nascent brands to focus on growing his other labels, C. Wonder and Monika Chiang. [WWD]
• Stella McCartney has designed a White Ribbon badge to run during a two-week campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25. [Vogue UK]
• Hugo Guinness says that humor is his main source of inspiration for his artwork, which is currently being featured in a line of accessories for Coach. [FashionEtc]
• Anna Karenina costume designer Jacqueline Durran says 1950s couture inspired the movie's costumes because it has "a stark, architectural approach which doesn't involve a lot of surface detail but at the same time captures a kind of romanticism." [Fashionista]
• The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection hasn't sold out yet. [Racked]
• Jordi Constans is the new CEO of Louis Vuitton, replacing Yves Carcelle. [WWD]
• Vanessa Steward's second capsule collection for A.P.C. will expand into the company's bread and butter: denim. [Style.com]
• Iris Apfel's personal style mantra is "more is more and less is a bore!" [Fashionista]

All the bits that are fit to print — here, in our daily news roundup.

• If the rumors are true, Versace will design Lady Gaga's costumes for her upcoming Born This Way Ball tour. [Vogue UK]
  

• Burberry just landed in Chicago, outfitting the largest store on the Magnificent Mile with the brand's signature Burberry plaid. [WWD]
  

• Move over Michelle, America has two new fashion plates: Malia and Sasha Obama. [NY Times]
  

• Fashion vocab word of the day: showrooming (v), the act of visiting a brick and mortar store, seeing an item you like, then using your phone to find and purchase it at a lower price. [Glamour]
  

• Trend forecasters report that consumers are growing weary of fast-fashion brands like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21. [Racked]
  

• Joanna Lumley's wardrobe from Absolutely Fabulous raised £15,010 (or $23,786 in the current exchange rate) at a recent auction. The sum was nearly triple what was expected. [Vogue UK]
  

• Charles Philip, whose slipper designs are favored by celebrities like Jessica Alba and Rihanna, has filed a lawsuit against The Gap, claiming the retailer has not only copied his designs, but even used a similar name for a collection of shoes selling at an 80 percent discount. [NY Post]
  

• Ralph Lauren celebrated its Downton Abbey-inspired Fall collection with a dinner and fashion show at Highclere Castle — the setting of the show itself. Carson, the butler, was, sadly, not present. [Ralph Lauren Facebook]