Stella Loves Critters; Diane Von Furstenberg Is A Swinger

• Stella McCartney's fall ad campaign makes a Bambijoke out of all that nature imagery that suddenly became hip over the past few years. For everyone who's ever considered an ironic taxidermy at a bar and concluded, "Why?" [WWD]

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Kylie Checks Out Couture; Marc Jacobs' West Village Death Grip Tightens

• Kylie Minogue was in Jean Paul Gaultier's front row yesterday because she's looking for outfits for her American tour, which kicks off in October. Might we suggest this? [Elle UK]

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Supermodel Applauds Size Zero Stance; Jimmy Choo For H&M Announced!

• Helena Christensen is one of the many hailing British Vogue's Alexandra Shulman. "Obviously I am of the same belief," said the supermodel photographer. "Aren't we in a business that is supposed to explore all kinds of shapes and silhouettes?" [WWD]

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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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Victoria Beckham Is A Birkin Addict; Michelle Wears Mizrahi, Alaïa

• Victoria Beckham reportedly owns 100 Birkins, with a $2 million value. Although Posh's penchant for the carryalls isn't in question, we do nonetheless note this story has two pictures of her holding Kellys. [Daily Mail]

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Vogue Readers Don't Get The Bag; Filene's Basement On The Block

• Vogue subscribers are lured with a free-gift gimmick that looks...different when it comes in the mail. Of course, subscribing to Vogue is basically scheduling disappointment monthly, but the bait-and-switch is not normally so overt. [NYPost]

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New Beckham/Armani Briefs Advertisement Debuts

• Before we tackle today's inevitable layoffs, liquidations and bankruptcies, look at David Beckham. Look at semi-naked David Beckham. In his very important new Emporio Armani ad. Why, good morning to you, Dave. [People]

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Anna Wintour Is Not Unfavorably Disposed To Change And Hope

• Two days after the fact, Vogue's Anna Wintour has come up with two paragraphs on Michelle Obama's inaugural style. She approves. [Vogue.com]

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Ms. Obama: Oh, This Old Thing?

• Michelle Obama wore Tracy Feith yesterday. She has yet to warn any designer what she's wearing — which is kind of awesomely normal. It must be the best surprise one could get. [WWD]

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Chosen Designers "Awestruck" By Michelle Obama On Inauguration Day

Jason Wu, who designed Michelle Obama's Inauguration gown, and Isabel Toledo, who created the yellow Inaugural dress, were both on the Today show this morning. Seeing his creation on the First Lady, Wu was "awestruck." More »

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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Golden Girl

What did you think of Michelle Obama's yellow brocade Isabel Toledo? The Wapo's Robin Givhan, on NBC, called the Cuban-born Toledo, one of the few remaining true indies, "a designer's designer." A good thing?

Breaking

This just in: for the swearing-in, Michelle will be sporting Isabel Toledo (maybe seen at left). Obama's office will not reveal further details, but we haven't long to wait! [WWD]

"For Whom Do Women Dress?"

Anne Hathaway says, “Most women dress for their most fashionable friend.” Do we?