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• Overall, Maison Martin Margiela's collection for H&M drew smaller crowds than expected in both the US and Europe. [WWD]
• Karolina Kurkova's latest advice for young models: get on Twitter. "It's important to use Twitter and social media now," she said. "It is no longer enough to just look beautiful and be in shape. You need to be interesting." [The Telegraph]
• A collection of designer Pudsey Bears, featuring some of the last work by Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga, sold for over £150,000 (or $238,000) at a Christie's auction. [Vogue UK]
• Karl Lagerfeld has shot a photo exhibition for Rolls-Royce. The showcase, titled, "A Different View," will only be on view at the Rolls-Royce headquarters in Goodwood, England, to an exclusive group for five days. [The Cut]
• Joe Zee is lending his eye to Vente-Privee. [Racked]
• Giorgio Armani has announced that after 22 years based at 114 Fifth Ave., he will move his North American headquarters to the Meatpacking District next year. [WWD]
• Ralph Lauren has launched an ecommerce site that offers a curated selection of vintage pieces that match the brand's signature aesthetic. [InStyle]
• Bruce Weber has collaborated with Selfridges to create a holiday film short titled A New-Fashioned Christmas. [Nowness]

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• 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]

The rich plaid looks from Ralph Lauren's Fall 2008 collection have been stuck in my head — does anything say glamour, coziness, and hunting-lodge chic like this? They're looks that would be just as relevant now — I mean, look at how cool the structured jackets are with their oversize collars, especially as we go into the holidays. This collection is an oldie, but such a goodie, so I went on the, ahem, hunt, for some pieces that could work now. Keep reading to see what I found and how you should wear it now.

Remember to Accessorize: A belt is a genius way to break up a big print and also to create shape: one of the things that worked so well about this collection was using a belt to create beautiful, curvy silhouettes. The use of feathers was also dramatic, giving it that English hunting expedition feel, so capture that with a clutch or earrings — or even a hat.

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• M.I.A. spilled the beans that she's working with Versace during a talk at New York's MoMA PS1, but she didn't specify exactly how she's working with the brand. [Fashionista]
  

• Narciso Rodriguez's hotly anticipated collection for Kohl's DesignNation concept is shoppable a whole day early. Customers were told to expect the line on Nov. 7. [SheFinds]
  

• Nicola Formichetti has announced that Vogue's international men's editions will all be rebranded as GQ Style — meaning the Fall 2012 issue of Vogue Hommes Japan is the last. [Nicola Formichetti]
  

• Say it ain't so: new restrictions the European Union has proposed on a list of 100 allergens commonly found in perfumes could alter some of the world's most iconic fragrances, including Chanel No. 5, Miss Dior, Guerlain's Shalimar, and Thierry Mugler's Angel. "It would be the end of beautiful perfumes if we could not use these ingredients," said Chanel chairwoman Francoise Montenay. [The Daily Telegraph]
  

• A number of people who walked past the line for the Alexander Wang sample sale in New York this morning asked shoppers if they were waiting to vote. A reporter in the line called the experience "kind of embarrassing." [Racked]
  

• Ralph Lauren has pledged $2 million to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. "We want to support the selfless work of so many agencies, professionals and volunteers and hope that these donations will make it easier for our cities to rebuild and recover," Lauren said. [Vogue UK]

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• Marni is gearing up to release its first fragrance, a blend of woody smells, spices, and rose oil named Marni. The perfume's ad campaign stars Raquel Zimmermann shot by Nick Knight, and a 100 ml bottle will go for $105 when it reaches stores next February. "It's a perfume that's quite individual, that doesn't evoke anything in particular," said the brand's creative director Consuelo Castiglioni. [WWD]
  

• Coach just won a lawsuit against a network of 600 websites that sold counterfeit Coach goods. A judge awarded the brand $257 million in damages, the biggest amount of money ever won in a counterfeiting case. [Fashion Etc]
  

• Ralph Lauren announced that it will close its Rugby line, aimed at younger customers, next February "in order to focus resources on higher growth, more scalable global opportunities with the core Ralph Lauren brand." [Fashion Foie Gras]
  

• Jenna Lyons has been named one of Glamour's women of the year. Her boss, Mickey Drexler, told the magazine, "I'm partial, but I think she's a woman of the year every year." [Glamour]
  

• Model Sophie Dahl has confirmed that she and husband Jamie Cullum are going to have a second child. The couple had a daughter named Lyra last March. [Vogue UK]
  

• Mark Badgley and James Mischka were at their house in Long Island when it was struck by a tree blown down by Hurricane Sandy's winds. Luckily, neither designer was hurt. [Page Six]

Taylor Swift was all smiles in a blue plaid button-down, knee-patch Ralph Lauren riding pants ($290), and her staple Mark Cross satchel ($2,350) while leaving her hotel in London. The blond beauty has always been privy to smart styles, but recently perfectly preppy ensembles, like this colorblocking number complete with a strand of pearls, have become her style go-to. Taylor completed her school-girl-gone-cool look with blue leather oxfords, a no-fuss updo, and au naturel makeup. Nail her well-groomed London look by pairing her exact pants and bag with a blue plaid button-down and matching brogues for a lunch date with friends.

Jessica Alba is a pro when it comes to street style, so it should come as no surprise that her latest NYC ensemble — Ralph Lauren black leather biker jacket ($5,350) and blue Joie trousers ($126, originally $258) — had us doing a double take. Jessica paired her bold separates with a white tank, a black Ralph Lauren chain-strap crossbody bag, matching studded flats, and a few gold accessories. The actress has been spotted working her new favorite topper on many occasions, and we especially love this low-key look. Re-create Jessica's NYC-cool look by styling her exact jacket and trousers with a white tank, studded flats, and a black crossbody bag for a day of shopping.

Jessica Alba arrived at her NYC hotel looking part sweet, part badass in a flowy printed Prabal Gurung skirt and a black leather biker jacket by Ralph Lauren ($5,350). This isn't the first time we've spotted Jessica working this supple leather topper, but this girlie-gone-edgy style is much different from her preppy New York Fashion Week look. The actress layered her jacket with a black tank, then accessorized with stunning Rupert Sanderson t-strap sandals ($985), cool cat-eye shades, and a padlock Dolce & Gabbana leather bag — available in a lighter hue here ($1,975). Shop Jessica's exact biker jacket to pair with everything from full feminine skirts to skinny jeans to sheath dresses.