Diane Kruger New Face Of L'Oréal; Christian Siriano Does Maternity Wear;

• Diane Kruger nabbed a L'Oréal contract. [Elle UK]
• And yes, Siriano provides the contractually-obligated fierceness. [Racked]

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Versace In Trouble; Kate Moss Fires Hairstylist

• Dana Thomas — author of Deluxe — wrote an excellent feature on the quagmire of the house of Versace. Thomas takes aim at Donatella and Santo Versace's resistance to change and ham-handed business decisions. It's a thrilling read. [Newsweek]

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Christian Louboutin Creates Sky High, Obscene, Snake Stilettos

• This shoe is made by Christian Louboutin, out of python skin, leather, cobbler's glue, and, we assume, diamond-plated unicorn farts. Because what else could justify a $2,875 price tag? Happy recession! [The.Life.Files]

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Department Stores' New Hope: Giving Away Free Money

Exiting a go-see in the garment district this morning, I happened upon a very unusual sign in the window of the Fifth Avenue Lord & Taylor. More »

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Will Stay Home From G20 Meeting; Pamela Anderson Wants You To Wear Her Clothes

• Packing for tedious summits as a political wife must be that much harder knowing that Michelle Obama will be there, ready to rock some gorgeous outfit at the drop of a discussion paper. [Telegraph]

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