London, July 31: Models present outfits from Pearl Lowe's Autumn 2011 Peacocks vintage-inspired fashion collection. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)

• Anna Wintour is going all NIMBY on restaurateur Serge Becker. Becker has a new Jamaican restaurant opening near Wintour's West Village townhouse, and she's warned him not to plan any parties there that might generate noise — or smells. [PX]

• "I was asked recently by a significant magazine for women over 40 to pose with a cougar, and I refused to do it because I felt it was insulting. They took away the cover." Cattrall finds the term sexist. [Extra]

• Eva Mendes wore a Snuggie at a party for Flaunt magazine. [P6]
• According to one study, the luxury sector is projected to grow everywhere in the world this year, with the exception of Japan. [Independent]

• Abercrombie & Fitch was named one of America's worst companies by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. Weight Watchers also earned the dubious plaudit. [NYTimes]
• The new L'Officiel is a tribute to Alexander McQueen, and includes over 1000 photos of his work. [DesignScene]