Karl Makes Over SpongeBob; Kate Moss Wants Photographic Proof She Eats

• Karl Lagerfeld gave SpongeBob SquarePants a makeover for a charity auction, resulting in this little charmer, which sold for €1,000. [WWD]

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Daul Kim Died By Hanging; Valentino Doc On Oscar List

• Daul Kim's boyfriend was the first to find the body of the 20-year-old Korean model, artist, and writer, who died by asphyxiation. Police believe Kim's death was a suicide. Her agency has confirmed that her mother is en route to Paris. [AP]

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Brangelina Tries Jewelry Design; Lindsay Lohan For Bebe?

• Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a fine jewelry collection for Asprey, which goes on sale this week. The line, themed around snakes and called "The Protector," starts at $525; all proceeds go to support Jolie's children's charity. [WWD]

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Nicole Richie Doing Designs; No Sampling Allowed At Oprah Store

• Of course a Nicole Richie clothing line was inevitable. It's called Winter Kate, and it will be hitting stores next February. [WWD]
• The full Jimmy Choo for H&M lookbook is out. [Daily Mail]

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Berry Browses Barney's Boots

Fashion's Night Out Was Out Of Control!

Last night marked Fashion's contribution to the global economy, and in New York, the Dior Boutique's fete was among the slickest. Charlize Theron! Anna Wintour! Iman! Alexander Richards! All stimulating the economy, people! More »

Anand Jon Gets 59 Years For Rape, Cries.

• "Designer" Anand Jon has been sentenced to 59 years in prison for multiple rapes. [Times of India]
• Seems Naomi Campbell would, in fact, rather wear fur than go naked: the one-time PETA campaigner models furs for Dennis Basso. [Daily Mail]

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Calvin Klein Models Too Sexy For Their Pants; Demi's Daughter Exploited By Bazaar?

• It seems Calvin Klein put up a billboard in SoHo which some find a little too sexy. We sure hope this kerfuffle ("It's borderline pornographic!") and all the media coverage of it doesn't hurt the company's denim sales! [NYDN]

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Brüno Takes The Cover, Takes Aim; Isabel Toledo To Dress Bo Obama?

• British Marie Claire cover star Brüno gave the magazine a scintillating interview. On Naomi Campbell,: "She's amazing — twenty years in ze business und all ze pressure und fame hasn't changed her a bit — she's remained a total bitch."

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Meet Posh In New York Now; Buy Anna Sui At Target Soon

• Unlike her husband, who plans on doing zero promotional work for his Adidas line, Victoria Beckham is in New York to unveil a new 20 ft Emporio Armani ad at Macy's. [UPI]

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David Beckham: Designer; Madonna Has Marc Save Her Man

• It had to happen eventually. David Beckham has dipped a toe in the choppy waters of retail, becoming a Celebrity Designer. You can buy his clothes for Adidas Originals starting this fall. [WWD]

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Amber Le Bon Raids Model Mom's Closet; Sienna To Vogue?

• Yasmin and Amber Le Bon: They share a nose, and a familiar mother/daughter wardrobe dynamic. Only Yasmin, being a supermodel, can parry Amber's incursions by going nuclear with, "Maybe I'll donate to the V&A..." [Telegraph]

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Babies, Gaga And Bling, Oh My!

• "Rumors are swirling" that Marc Jacobs and boyf may be adopting a baby girl. [New York]
• Damon Dash and Rachel Roy are divorcing. [NY Daily News]
• Why is Nicole Richie dressed as Lady Gaga? [BlackBook]

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Smell Like Amanda Lepore For Under $1,000; Supermodel Births Superbaby

• Amanda Lepore has a scent which is more art project than perfume — sold at a gallery for $950, the crystal bottle contains notes of steamed rice, mandarins, champagne, and cucumber. It's fermented. [NY Times]

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The Case Of Aretha's Pillbox, And All Other Things Sarto-Inaugural

• Good morning! Obama is president, did you hear? The hat Aretha Franklin wore to sing "My Country, Tis Of Thee" was hand-molded and embellished with Swarovski crystals by Detroit milliner Luke Song. [WWD]

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