• Obviously, all the models on the cover of Brazilian Vogue — only one of the most racially diverse countries in South America — are Caucasian. [Models.com]
• And speaking of models! The ones at the Emmys (you know, the ones who come out and hand people envelopes) will be sporting Lauren Conrad Collection. [Fashionista]
• Is it just me, or is Mary-Kate Olsen incredibly uninteresting? 'What I find odd though is that a weekly [magazine] will come out describing my outfit as a fashion disaster, while the fashion industry actually respects what I wear," muses the mini-mogul. [ElleUK]
• More from self-described "dirty fairy" and Gwen Stefani sorta-stepdaughter Daisy Lowe: "One of the best lessons my mother ever taught me was not to always rely on designers. Fashion at its best is when it is mixed up. If I had to name a favorite piece, it would probably be an all-in-one sailor striped jumpsuit by Marc by Marc – completely off-key!" Um, good for every under-20-year-old to keep in mind! [New York Magazine]
• Jovovich-Hawk is no more! Milla's non-explanation? 'It's like, When one door closes...I'm in a time of rediscovery, from my career to my personal style.' [Racked]

• Those douche-neck tee ads you see every time you log onto Facebook? Apparently paying dividends for American Apparel. "The clothing company, known for ads resembling 1980s porn and for the pervy antics of controversial founder Dov Charney, is seeing sales climb as it buys up more cheap ad space on sites such as MySpace and Facebook than any other U.S. apparel retailer." [Portfolio]
• Prada plans to make most boring, perfume-centric movie ever from the short ads it's airing on its site. "The Italian fashion house plans to combine the pics, which tie in with the launch of its men's fragrance Infusion d'Homme, into a feature-length pic that will be edited by Pietro Scalia ("American Gangster," "Black Hawk Down")." [Variety]
• Tommy Hilfiger's marriage, set for Friday, is off. [P6]
• Michael Kors empire growing by leaps and bounds! The tannest Project Runway judge "is embarking on an ambitious retail rollout that will mark his first European store in Milan, Collection boutiques in Palm Beach, Fla., and Chicago, an expanded store at the Americana in Manhasset, N.Y., and several shop-in-shops nationwide." [WWD]
• "Jordan" aka Katie Price is one of those British celebs who doesn't really do a lot; she's usually referred to as a "glamour model." Anyway, her one-year-old, Princess (who can't walk yet) has more than 100 pairs of shoes. [Daily Mail]
• Cartier sues Donna Karan for using their "Tank Watch" name in vain. "Lawyers for the French jeweler - which created the classic timepiece in 1917 - are blasting Karan for marketing timepieces with the word "Tank," which Cartier says it has copyrighted. "It is apparent that defendant's use of the Cartier 'Tank' trademark in connection with watches is willful and intentional and done in willful disregard of Cartier's rights," the jewelry maker claims in papers filed in Manhattan federal court." [P6]
• "Are you a fan of Woody Allen or action movies and want the world to know? Now you can have the images from your favorite film on a pair of trendy eyeglasses made by designer Zakarias Tipton." Um, no thanks. [Reuters]
• Alexander Wang's new shoe line: Each of the five style is a platform hybrid including a leather shoe boot and fringed high heels. He's even used fetish hardware to accessories the new shoes - which he says have been designed to completely contrast with his new collection." [ElleUK]
• Since Kimora Lee Simmons kinda resembles a Steve Madden ad, this makes sense: "Ms. Simmons and Steven Madden have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for a new collection of footwear and accessories under the Fabulosity brand. The collection will feature shoes, bags, belts and small leather goods and will be distributed exclusively at J.C. Penney stores starting early next year." [Crains]
• Rachel Zoe's reality show previews. Says "The Cut," "Zoe utters platitudes like "Glamour is your state of mind. Glamour is fulfilling your dreams." Zoe attends Fashion Week. Zoe has to get "Kate" eight outfits for a press tour and there's no time! And, being a reality star now, Zoe reads about herself online. " [New York Magazine]
• Forever21 Hacker ring charged: "The Justice Department has charged 11 people with the theft of more than 40 million payment card numbers from retailers including TJX Cos., DSW Inc. and Forever 21. The department’s investigation revealed an international operation of enormous scope and complexity tying together data security breaches at nine U.S. retailers that were previously thought to be unrelated." [WWD]
• The forgotten fashion week: Beirut. [Fashion Week Daily]
• Roberto Cavalli's Coke bottles are incredibly unappetizing. Maybe that's the point? [Kanyeuniversecity]
• Recessionistas take note: Style.com previewed Richard Chai's latest for Target in the flesh. "The verdict? A strong effort with several wearable pieces done up in a jewel-toned palette, with hints of Chai's signature seaming detail. We came home with a striped chiffon skirt, a navy rose-print blouse, a color-block dress with a tie waist, and a bargain-priced ($44.99) plaid cotton trench. Coming on the heels of Chai's well-received Fall '08 collection, his Target range confirms our opinion that the designer is one to keep an eye on." [Style.com]
• Brit pop star Leona Lewis launches line for Top Shop. Which two words need never make us feel envy again because we'll SOON HAVE OUR OWN!!!! [The Sun]
• Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard, who's currently posing nude for PETA, defies Chinese ban on animal rights protest. [Reuters]
• The Los Vegas luxury market is hit hard by the economy. We're guessing prostitution's probably doing okay. [WWD]
• Donna Karan, apparently back from Africa, launches menswear line. [VogueUK]
• Luxury brand Mulberry launches shoe line, certain to be gorgeous, exorbitant. [Sassybella]

L to R: For when you have nothing to wear upon moving to Laurel Canyon; wee, more cool jeans at Target; how I love a good chevron stripe.

L to R: Ooh baby: cute babydoll; I want this right now ; she wears shorts shorts and now I want to, too.

L to R: Who doesn't need another tee?; paging Chloe Sevigny in Big Love; also must have this one.

L to R: Ok, I don't wear bikinis — but you might; a chic beach cover-up, me thinks; easy, breezy, beautiful.

L to R: Could be trashy if not played right; so so so chic!; um, is this from the juniors department? Ca. 1992?

L to R: Polka dots and vests, two of my favorite things; it's not a cover-up if it's sheer; um, except for this, which I love.

L to R: Sweet suit; so Serena van der Woodsen; too many layers for my taste.

Jovovich-Hawk for Target GO International [Target]

• Kirsten Dunst looks almost as evil in these Miu Miu ads as we somehow believe she actually is. [Sassybella]
  
• The latest ads for British lingerie label Agent Provocateur features model Vahina Giocante playing "a bored housewife drawn into a love affair with a reform school tomboy." Um, based on this image, she doesn't look so tomboyish to us! [Vogue UK]
  
• First no black models, now no black customers: ck Calvin Klein Beauty Collection cosmetics for Caucasians only. [BellaSugar]
  
• This is what diplomatic disputes look like in Western Europe: The mayor of Paris v. H&M [WWD, sub req'd]
  
• Donna Karan: Still trying to cure cancer through yoga with her Urban Zen initiative. [NYMag]

• Ooh, images from the Jovovich-Hawk for Target line. Yeaaaah, jury's still out. [Sassybella]
• Elle fashion director/ em>Project Runway judge Nina Garcia is no stranger to shilling for Blackberry, but now she's shilling a pink Blackberry. [Fashion Week Daily]
• This year, the Make-A-Wish Foundation fulfilled the dreams of a teenage girl named Yali, who had always longed to collaborate with Kate Spade in designing a handbag. "This was the most inspirational and gratifying experience of my life," says Yali. Um, so how's Yali holding up? What's her affliction? What's the prognosis? Yeah, they don't say. But Kate Spade ooh! [Fashion Week Daily]
• Diane von Furstenberg is now designing shoes. "My shoes are not just pretty accessories; they are functional and serve a purpose." Shoes? A purpose other than retail therapy? Shock. [Fashion Week Daily]
• Here's a handy place to hide your ill-gotten subprime mortgage hedge fund gains: a $18,000 belt. [UPI]
• Alexandre de Paris, Elizabeth Taylor's favorite hairstylist, passed away over the weekend at the age of 85. [Independent]

• Tomorrow is Fashion Week, and to get your bile a-flowing we have excerpted the inimitable Ralph Lauren: "What is wonderful is that I have had success doing what I love and what I believed in. I didn't sell out; I didn't wine and dine anybody. I just learned how to kiss on both cheeks. I'm proud that it worked. I think it's inspiring for my children, and for young designers. I care about this industry..." [WWD, sub req'd]
  
• Fashion show tickets, yours for $500 on Craigslist. [Fashionista]
  
• Milla Jovovich is doing a Target line, which may be her best career move since Dazed and Confused. In our, uh, highly unbiased opinion.[Fashionista]
  
• Ever wonder how Coach went from being completely, mercifully ignor-able to ubiquitous? The Washington Post's Robin Givhan explains. [Washington Post]
  
• Model Maggie Rizer is going to be blogging for ELLE.com all during New York Fashion Week. We, however, will not be modeling for ELLE.com during New York Fashion Week. [Fashion Week Daily]
  
• Images now out of Maggie Gyllenhaal in her skivvies for the new Agent Provocateur campaign. We still think she seems permanently grumpy. [Sassybella]

• Designer Nathan Jenden is happy that actress Thandie Newton likes his clothes since "[s]he epitomizes the type of woman I design for. A successful, strong working mother." Who doesn't let any of that stand in the way of rampant eating disorders? [Vogue UK]
• Yves Saint Laurent is publishing a manifesto. It includes photographs of Gisele, and two million copies have been printed thus far. On recycled paper, natch. Why do we feel whatever was on that paper before this document was probably more worth reading? [Vogue UK]
• Other people love my Prada shoes! [Coutorture]
• Never would we ever have associated BCBG with Frank Sinatra and Elvis. [GlamChic]
• Noir designer Peter Ingwersen's Spring 2008 collection inspired, weirdly, by "little old ladies with lilac-dyed permed hair." We are officially terrified. [The Fashion Informer]
• What do Estee Lauder fragrances smell like? Disability discrimination! [Daily Mail]

Milla Jovovich Says Gaining Weight Is Fun [People]
Jovovich-Hawk
Earlier: Empty Stomach, Womb Make Carmen Hawk A Grumpy Girl

Behold the difference between a woman who eats (Milla Jovovich, pregnant with her first child) and a woman who, well, probably doesn't (Carmen Hawk, Jovovich's design-partner and barren beanpole). If you think we're being unfair, there's an entire series of these two — appearing at the design debut of their Jovovich/Hawk line in L.A. last night, an occasion that would ostensibly make them happy — with Carmen giving the poopy-face. We've got two words for Carmen: Carbs. Cock. (We kid, we kid! Well, not about the carbs!).

[Images via FilmMagic]

• Although Paris Hilton promises she'll wear pieces from her own apparel line, her loyalty doesn't extend to her eponymous timepiece collection. [WWD]
• Loungewear designer Susan Beischel is offering fur slippers and shrugs that come with "certificates of natural death". [WWD]
• Jovovich/Hawk's Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk are selfish bitches. [WWD]
• Four wanna-be Project Runway designers... deconstructed. [NYMag]
• Unfortunately-illustrated Portfolio fashion blogger warns designers of L.A.: Skinny, tacky Posh Spice will kill your image. [Portfolio]
• Revlon nail-polish may give you nail fungus. [Fashionista]