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Karl Lagerfeld on Queen Elizabeth II, Tucker's New Film, and Jenna's Picks on Hiatus

>> Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.



>> Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

  • Karl Lagerfeld will provide live fashion commentary of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee for French state TV channel France 2. He's reprising his role from last year's royal wedding ceremonies, which he called a procession of "bad proportions, ugly hats, [and] short skirts on fat legs." Lagerfeld will go on air June 3. [The Daily Telegraph]

  • Tucker designer Gaby Basora worked with director Zoe Cassavetes on a silent film showcasing her Spring 2012 collection. It stars Liberty Ross as a movie star fighting against a "bicycle-riding ingenue" for a role. "Look at the women in the film, the ages — their spontaneity, bravado and love of life," Basora says. "It's the notion that Tucker has a timeless universal and utterly gorgeous appeal." [Grazia]

  • Wondering where the Jenna's Picks emails from J.Crew's Jenna Lyons have gone? They're currently on hiatus, according to Lyons. "It was totally not my idea, just for the record," she says. "It was actually the person who ran marketing at the time, who's no longer here, and wanted to do something that felt a little bit more personal." [The Cut]

  • Topshop will introduce a bridal collection designed by Richard Nicoll this June. Details are scant, but the brand recently tweeted, "Want to get married just so we can wear our @studio_nicoll bridal collection set to land in June. Can't give you a sneak peek but wow!" [The Huffington Post]

  • The US International Trade Commission ruled in favor of Louis Vuitton after a 15-month investigation into an elaborate ring of counterfeiters that made and sold fake Vuitton bags around the world. "As the first luxury goods company to seek redress at the ITC, we are pleased with the significant remedy that has been recommended," said a lawyer for Louis Vuitton. [Styleite]
Celebrity Style

Celeb Style: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley struck a pose in a Richard Nicoll corset frock at the launch of Vertu's Constellation smartphone in Milan.

Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley struck a pose in a Richard Nicoll corset frock at the launch of Vertu's Constellation smartphone in Milan. Rosie paired her body-hugging dress with navy Salvatore Ferragamo pumps, a gold arrowhead necklace, and layered bracelet . We completed her ladylike look with a navy clutch. Shop similar items now.

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Celeb Style: Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth made an appearance at the Los Angeles Film Festival over the weekend looking Summer chic in a hot pink Richard Nicoll Resort 2012 dress paired with delicate Chloe sandals ($572).

Kate Bosworth made an appearance at the Los Angeles Film Festival over the weekend looking Summer chic in a hot pink Richard Nicoll Resort 2012 dress paired with delicate Chloe sandals ($572). We love her bold color choice tempered with neutral accessories. To finish, we suggest subtle pink lips and an eye-catching textural clutch. Get the same standout ensemble by clicking and shopping the items above.



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Harper's Bazaar

Chanel Turns Lipsticks Into Robots in New Short Film; Lea T. Said to Tape Oprah Segment Next Week

Carine Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere, who were rumored to have reconciled after being spotted having a cocktail together last week, were spotted having a drink again today at the Ritz Paris [@derekblasberg] Lea T.

  • Carine Roitfeld and Nicolas Ghesquiere, who were rumored to have reconciled after being spotted having a cocktail together last week, were spotted having a drink again today at the Ritz Paris [@derekblasberg]
  • Lea T. is reportedly taping her Oprah segment next week after opening the show of a "major swimsuit house" at Sao Paulo Fashion Week [@JasonFarrer]
  • Chanel’s global creative director of makeup Peter Philips animated Chanel lipsticks, compacts, and glosses to make a robot, a model, and more in this fun short film (still, left) [Nowness]
  • Thakoon.com is relaunching February 14, complete with “webisodes” that follow Thakoon Panichgul through his daily life working in the studio, prepping a photo shoot, or attending an awards ceremony; e-commerce is expected to launch in July [Style File]
  • Watch Karlie Kloss get flames put on her eyes and white paint all over her lower legs for the Dior couture show [The Cut]
  • Style Bubble's Susanna Lau says she “definitely” has the opportunity to make more money with her blog alone than when she was working 12 hours a day as DazedDigital.com's commissioning editor: “Each day I’m sort of dividing my time between four or five different things. The result of that is that you are gong to be getting more money than you are with a fixed wage at an independent publishing company” [BoF]
  • Missoni heir Jennifer Missoni has a three episode arc on Gossip Girl starting next month, in which she plays Donna, a character “very serious about her job." Note that Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester is a current face of Missoni [Fashionista]
  • Richard Nicoll responds to Cerruti closing its womenswear line, which he designed: "Of course I would have preferred longer to make a success of the womenswear, but I'm grateful for the experience gained at Cerruti. It makes total sense to me that Li & Fung should focus solely on menswear as that's where their experience lies" [Vogue UK]
  • As part of the continuing CFDA Health Initiative, Diane von Furstenberg writes in a new op-ed, "Plans for education and awareness programs are under way, such as an Ambassador Program aimed at helping young models develop the tools to meet the challenges they face" [CFDA]
  • A French version of Harper's Bazaar is said to be on the horizon [DFR]
  • Miu Miu has tapped several notable female filmmakers for a new short film series called "Women's Tales," exploring the female love affair with Miu Miu; first director up is Zoe Cassavetes — preview of her short at the link [Fashionista]
  • Apparently there's an unfounded rumor going around Europe that Tom Ford is set to succeed Giorgio Armani [@jcreportglobal]
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Cerruti Closing Women’s to Focus on Menswear

>> Cerruti, which was purchased by the Li & Fung group in December, just announced that it will be suspending its womenswear division to focus on menswear.

>> Cerruti, which was purchased by the Li & Fung group in December, just announced that it will be suspending its womenswear division to focus on menswear. “We prefer not to spread ourselves too thin in a field that is highly competitive,” said CEO Florent Perrichon. Women's creative director Richard Nicoll will present his third and last collection for the house in March, in a yet-to-be-determined format. [WWD]

christopher kane

Christopher Kane, Charlotte Olympia, Peter Pilotto Among 2011 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund Nominees

>> The second annual BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund shortlist was released late last week, and among the nominees this year: Christopher Kane, Richard Nicoll, Jonathan Saunders, Charlotte Olympia, E. Tautz, Nicholas Kirkwood, Osman Yousefzada, and Peter Pilotto.

>> The second annual BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund shortlist was released late last week, and among the nominees this year: Christopher KaneRichard Nicoll, Jonathan Saunders, Charlotte Olympia, E. Tautz, Nicholas Kirkwood, Osman Yousefzada, and Peter Pilotto. The winner — last year, it was Erdem Moralioglu — takes £200,000 in prize money, whereas the runners-up are each assigned a mentor. Richard Nicoll and Christopher Kane are repeat nominees. [Vogue UK, Vogue UK]

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Models Backstage at London Fashion Week: Neons at Christopher Kane, Coco Rocha at Giles, and More

>> Alessandra Ambrosio has taken a couple of turns on the Spring 2011 catwalks — the latest was at Giles, where she wore her bread and butter: a bikini.

>> Alessandra Ambrosio has taken a couple of turns on the Spring 2011 catwalks — the latest was at Giles, where she wore her bread and butter: a bikini. "I wake up and read [show stylist] Katie [Grand]'s message on my phone — 'Are you okay wearing a bikini?'" she told The Cut. "I had to think second thoughts about what I was going to have for breakfast. [But] I'm like, 'I guess.' Because I'm Brazilian and I do Victoria's Secret, it wouldn't be polite to say I'm not okay. As long as it's not a G-string, I'm okay. I'm a mom now: I can't [do G-strings]." See Ambrosio, Jessica Stam, and more doing the backstage thing during London Fashion Week — we've got snaps from Christopher Kane, Erdem, Giles, Mary Katrantzou, Matthew Williamson, Marios Schwab, Mark Fast, Peter Pilotto, Pringle of Scotland, Richard Nicoll, Jonathan Saunders, Topshop Unique, and Vivienne Westwood.

Photos: Greg Kessler