Tom Ford

• Open letter to Tom Ford: your JonBenet Ramsey-inspired editorial is not cool — Stylelist
• Erin Kaplan is leaving Elle — The Cut
• The Kardashians seal fashion deal with Sears — People
• This week I want to look like: Lykke Li — Lucky
• Derek Blasberg: writer, jet-setter, and now Gryphon designer — Teen Vogue
• Eddie Borgo Spring 2011: the girl with the punk earring — Vogue Daily
• Ann-Sofie Back for Topshop Spring 2011 — FabSugar UK
• Rachel McAdams's thoughts on Oscar dressing — Vogue UK
• Hunter Original rubber tote: your Winter weapon — Bag Snob
• Snag a snood — the scarf, not the game — to keep yourself cozy — Racked

>> We saw Abbey Lee Kershaw in Tom Ford's Spring 2011 eyewear campaign right at the beginning of the New Year, but now that Ford has a womenswear collection afoot, she gets to pull double duty: Next Models snapped Kershaw on a Beverly Hills billboard, getting dipped by Ford himself. [@nextmodelsnyc]

>> Tom Ford and his partner, fashion journalist Richard Buckley, have been together 24 years. Out had each man document his own side of their romance — from how they first encountered one another — when Ford was 25 and an assistant, and Buckley was 38 and WWD fashion editor — at a fashion show, to how their relationship grew. From Buckley's tale: "For our first date, we went to this really sleazy cheapo restaurant on the Upper East Side called Albuquerque Eats — I don’t think it exists anymore. Tom sat there chit-chatting: 'And in 10 years I’m going to be showing my own collection in Paris, and I’m going to be a millionaire, and I’m going to do this, and I’m going to do that.' And I kept thinking, This guy is really naive. But as we talked about other things, it was almost like seeing down a rabbit hole. I felt like I was looking at his eyes, and it was just spinning around and taking me down inside him. I could see he was a good man with a big heart." [Out]

• Behold: the video of Tom Ford's fashion show is now online — The Cut
• Five days, five looks, one girl: Filipa Fino — Vogue Daily
• Celebs heat up the beach for the holidays — People
• Who would you like to see collaborate with H&M in 2011? — FabSugar UK
• A look back at 2010's best dressed — Modelinia
• Top three sales happening today — Lucky
• Five fashion trends to kick off 2011 in style — The Inside Source
• How to wear velvet — Stylelist
• Color trends 2011: six you can't miss — Refinery29
• Mulberry Greta Large leather bag: the 7 a.m. grab bag — Bag Snob
• Candy Magazine does drag versions of Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and Tavi Gevinson — Fashionologie

• 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

>> Carine Roitfeld announced her resignation from Vogue Paris — effective the end of January — last Friday leaving everyone in a tizzy. Many speculated that Roitfeld's next project would be with Tom Ford, but the designer spoke up claiming that nothing is currently in the works: "Carine and I have no plans to work together at the moment, and it is nothing that we have even discussed, but of course I think she is brilliant, and we are close friends so who knows about the future."

Roitfeld explained to WWD why she decided to leave Vogue Paris: "When we published our 90th anniversary issue in October, it felt almost like a double anniversary for me. I knew I wasn’t really going to stay much longer. I think it’s good to get out while you’re ahead, and I think right now, Vogue is outstanding. I’m very proud of it. I have an exceptional team." Furthermore, Roitfeld stated having issues regarding a structured work environment: "I have always been a freelancer, so when I was hired 10 years ago, I found it very difficult to have an office, an assistant, a schedule, fixed vacations. But at the same time, it was such a huge job that I said yes. It’s been an incredible adventure, but maybe in my heart and soul, I am more of a freelancer. I’m surprised I even stuck it out this long, but what made me stay is having a boss like Jonathan [Newhouse], who is an incredible man who gave me total freedom, and God knows I pushed the boundaries."

Carine also denied doing any paid consulting work during her time at Vogue Paris: "I don’t do any consulting work or advertising. I was the muse of Tom Ford and Gucci for years, but that was a long time ago. There have always been these false rumors. It’s like the talk about me going to U.S. Vogue — rumors travel fast. They are false rumors, and, of course, if I leave and I get interesting offers, I will do it. Why not, now that I can?" And the rumors did hurt her feelings: People were saying we were a corrupt magazine . . . It used to shock me in the beginning . . . One day, I was talking about it to Anna Wintour, who told me, “Look, don’t listen to anyone. Go for it and do the best you can.” She was absolutely right. You have to just harden yourself, but it’s not all that serious, really."

• The verdict's in: major, major earrings — Vogue Daily
• Biggest headlines of 2010: Carey Mulligan's rise to style icon — FabSugar UK
• Michelle Obama makes history in vintage Norman Norell dress — People
• Tom Ford denies Carine Roitfeld collaboration — Vogue UK
• 10 dos and don'ts for wearing metallics and sequins — Stylelist
• All Saints celebrates its Meatpacking store with Maryna Linchuk and Alek Wek — Modelinia
• Stuff your stocking with goodies from J.Crew — Lucky
• 15 solid-gold holiday fashion trends at under $100 each — The Inside Source
• Jil Sander Madame medium frame top handle bag — Bag Snob
• André Leon Talley knows how our first lesbian president should dress — The Cut
• The weatherproof Winter boots you're looking for — Refinery29

>> After 10 years at the helm of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld has resigned from the magazine, opting to focus on personal projects. “It’s 10 years that I’m editor of the magazine,” Roitfeld told Cathy Horyn over the phone. “I think it’s time to do something different.”

She informed Jonathan Newhouse, CEO of Conde Nast International, of her decision, she says: “I have no problem with Jonathan, and he understood me very well. Newhouse, for his part, released a statement to Vogue UK: "It is impossible to overstate Carine's powerful contribution to Vogue and to the fields of fashion and magazine publishing. Under her direction,Vogue Paris received record levels of circulation, advertising and editorial success. Vogue Paris has established itself as one of the most iconic magazines in the world, with huge influence in the field of fashion and photography. Carine herself has become widely known as a beacon of style, fulfilling the role with charm and graciousness. She has become a giant in her profession. Carine will be deeply missed. I am extremely grateful to her for what she has achieved."

She plans to depart at the end of January, and expects to complete issues through March. Of her time at the magazine, she added: “I had so much freedom to do everything I wanted. I think I did a good job." However: "When everything is good, maybe I think it’s the time to do something else.” As for her future plans (could working with Tom Ford once again be in the mix?): “I have no plan at all.” Her replacement — some are already speculating former Vogue Russia editor Aliona Doletskaya or Vogue Paris fashion director Emmanuelle Alt —  will be announced in coming weeks.