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• "As soon as I met Alexandra, I fell in love with her look and once I heard her sing, I was blown away by her incredible talent," says Erin Fetherston of singer Alexandra McDermott, who will perform at her Spring 2013 presentation and stars in Fetherston's Spring lookbook. [Fashionologie Inbox]
  

• Gucci is sponsoring a tribute to David Bowie's style at London's Victoria and Albert Museum that will open next March. The exhibit, called David Bowie is, will feature over 300 objects, including costumes, handwritten notes, set designs, and album artwork, among other items. [The Daily Telegraph]
  

• Just in time for New York Fashion Week, WWD has released an iPhone app designed to "deliver the news in whatever form our audience needs," says the paper's editor in chief Edward Nardoza. [WWD]
  

• The theme of Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2013 collection is American optimism. Fitting, as he'll be showing on the same day and at the same time as another big name, Chado Ralph Rucci. [WWD]
  

• H&M will provide a free shuttle service in New York City on Fashion's Night Out. Double-decker buses will pick up and drop off passengers at four locations: 51st Street at Fifth Avenue; 59th Street at Lexington Avenue; Broadway at Prince Street; and 34th Street at Seventh Avenue. [Fashionologie Inbox]
  

• Hermés announced Tuesday that it sued LVMH in July, accusing the luxury conglomerate of insider training and manipulating stock prices in its acquisition of Hermés stock. [Styleite]

Jennifer Lopez looked très chic working a two-tone striped Wyatt maxi and casual black flip-flops while cruising around Miami. The singer injected a pop of bling into her warm-weathered look via gold hoop earrings and gold-rimmed aviators, while her white Hermès tote and perfect top-knot bun added a touch of sophistication. Maxi dresses have been a staple among celebrities; from vibrant colors to bold prints, these flowing dresses are perfect for any occasion. Re-create Jennifer's South Beach style with a black and white striped maxi, black sandals, and gold accessories for your next lunch date with the girls.

Everyone has dreamed of being a superhero at one time or another, or at least you've wished for stellar superpowers. Although our destiny has yet to be fulfilled, Rachel Bilson's Zoe Karssen Batman tank gets us a step closer. The trendsetting starlet worked her superhero tank and straight-leg denim, then upped the couture factor with red cap-toe Chanel flats, a black Hermès tote, and blackout Chloé shades while out and about in Los Feliz. We are used to seeing Rachel in feminine ensembles, from a printed dress and dainty sandals to Old Hollywood-glam ensembles, but this low-key look is a welcome change. Shop our favorite superhero shirts to work with casual denim and cap-toe flats to channel Rachel's casual and cute look.

Jennifer Lopez was spotted in Las Vegas over the weekend looking fresh as ever in all white. The singer wore a white eyelet crop top with matching shorts, both by Australian label Bec & Bridge, which exposed just enough of her toned midriff. She completed her Summer style with Lanvin snakeskin wedges — here is a similar pair ($398, originally $1,590) — a white Hermes bag, square aviators, and rhinestone drop earrings. Get Jennifer's Vegas look by pairing up similar white eyelet or lace pieces, then finishing off with equally fabulous accessories.

Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West were spotted in Hawaii, with Kim dressed up in a black knee-length sheath dress with her black Hermes Birkin bag and gold chain sandals by Tom Ford. While her black pieces were sleek, it was her sandals that really stood out to us. They're simultaneously tough and sexy, which is quite the style duo! If you want to get similar chain-detailed sandals to dress up your ensembles, here are a few similar ones we hunted down: this almost-exact pair from Reiss ($200, originally $300), this BCBGMAXAZRIA black and gold pair ($195) if you prefer a darker hue, and this Dolce Vita chain ankle-strap sandal ($146-$159) if you want something flat for comfort.

We are beyond excited to announce that on Monday, Aug. 6, we are partnering with ShopStyle, PurseBlog, and Moda Operandi for the giveaway of all giveaways. While we can't tell you what's hiding in the bag, we can say that this timeless fashion piece is the most coveted fashion accessory in the world. It's the crème de la crème. The mother of all handbags. Oops, did we let that slip? Stay tuned to find out how you can enter to win.

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• Alber Elbaz will join Vogue UK editor Alexandra Shulman and Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2 to judge the European section of the International Woolmark Competition. The competition, in which young designers create garments from Australian merino wool, saw Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent compete against each other in 1954. [Vogue UK]
  

• According to Mulberry's creative director Emma Hill, Hermès will destroy its products if they're not up to the brand's standards. "A friend who was working at Hermès said that if there was even the most minor imperfection on a bag they would take it out the back and burn it — no compromise," she said. [Fashionista]
  

• Mary-Kate Olsen was spotted walking with Olivier Sarkozy, whom she is reportedly dating, in New York City's West Village this week. [The Cut]
  

• Natalia Vodianova pays tribute to pinup girls from the '40s and '50s in her newest magazine cover, GQ Russia. [The Huffington Post]
  

• The world's four largest sellers of clothing — Inditex (which owns Zara), H&M, The Gap, and Uniqlo — are the focus of a new study comparing everything from the number of global stores each chain has to how much its jeans cost. [Racked]

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• Gisele Bundchen was spotted in her native Brazil sporting a slightly bigger stomach than usual. The photos follow rumors that Bundchen is pregnant with her second child, though she hasn't spoken publicly about whether or not the rumors are true. [PopSugar]
  

• Hermès helped French police bring an end to an international ring of counterfeiters. A dozen people were arrested in the bust, and two Hermès employees have been fired in connection with the ring, but the company believes that more of its staff may have been involved with the counterfeits. [WWD]
  

• Jil Sander says she's "working less on decoration, more on form — pattern-making and materials, with a lot of dresses in the collection — in a good modern way" for her return to the namesake label she founded in 1968. [The New York Times]
  

• Just what does it take to be Karl Lagerfeld's creative muse? Alan Grieve — father of Lagerfeld's current muse, Amanda Harlech — describes his daughter's life like this: "She works all day, eats dinner at 3 a.m., when I'm sure she'd like to be in bed, and in between, there are emails and texts and phone calls because he never stops." [The Daily Telegraph]
  

• Emma Stone covers the July issue of Vogue. "This is what fashion does for people," Stone, who was photographed wearing Dries Van Noten and Nina Ricci, told the magazine. "It makes them feel like it's an extension of themselves." [FabSugar]
  

• Queen Elizabeth II will name Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or OBE, later this year. Emma Hill, creative director of Mulberry, will be made a Commander of the British Empire, or CBE. [WWD]
  

• Florence Huntington-Whiteley, sister to model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, has made her own modeling debut for British line Jack Wills. [The Daily Telegraph]
  

• Schiaparelli has a new CEO in former L'Oréal executive Camilla Schiavone. The long-dormant brand's owner, Diego Della Valle of the Tod's group, plans to relaunch Schiaparelli in February 2013. [Material World]
  

• Marc Jacobs partnered with the creators of South Park to bring a doll in his own likeness to stores. Muscle Man Marc, a shirtless cloth version of Jacobs that features his tattoos, first appeared on the cartoon as a toy that belonged to the character Cartman. [Refinery29]