Tiffany & Co. Hit With Sparkly Racial Bias Lawsuit
The jeweler responsible for unleashing Audrey Hepburn posters and aqua wedding colors upon America just got hit with a racial discrimination lawsuit.
Ex-Tiffany's Exec Stole $1.3M in Jewelry Because, Seriously, Why Not?
Today in "seriously, why has this not happened before," a former vice president of Tiffany & Co. has been accused of stealing $1.3 million worth of jewelry from the company. If you have ever worked in a restaurant and furtively eaten a quesadilla while hunched over the trash can, then you're basically in the same…
Newt Gingrich Owed Tiffany's Up To A Half Million Dollars
According to disclosure forms filed by his wife, the presidential hopeful had a Tiffany's credit card with a debt of $250,001 to $500,000. Of course, fiscal conservatism doesn't have to mean personal frugality. If you're rich, that is.
Blake Lively For Chanel?
- Blake Lively is rumored to be the face of an upcoming Chanel handbag campaign. [E!]
- Having Linda Evangelista in its ads has apparently driven up Talbot's quarterly profits by 17%. [WWD]
Designer Lindsay Lohan Publishes Her Mission Statement
- Apparently, the last thing Lindsay Lohan did before she went to jail was wrangle a commitment out of Blackbook to publish her ramblings about fashion, personal style, and that feeling you get when you're cutting up a Gucci dress. Herewith:
Big Surprises: Naomi Still Not Cooperating With War Crimes Prosecution
- Before testifying at Charles Taylor's trial, Naomi Campbell has demanded accommodations normally extended to victims of atrocities. She wants the media to not film or photograph her, and she wants a lawyer to speak for her on the stand.
Engagement-Ring Obsessed? There's An App For That.
It's fairly obvious that the Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder was invented for women. After all, the goal of all unmarried ladies is to have a hunk of diamond on that special finger — and quick! But it's strange:
Proof That Anna Wintour Knows Joy; Plus-Size Models Protest Fashion Week
- The Met Ball may be more fun than we ever imagined — most parties are after everyone is wasties! Here's Anna Wintour, almost smiling. And dancing with P. Diddy. Wait, is Katy Perry crowd-surfing or just on a table? [VillageVoice]
Angelina's Old Modeling Pictures For Sale; Media Piles Onto Richardson Allegations
- Pictures of a 15-year-old Angelina Jolie modeling for photographer Harry Langdon will be auctioned in California on Friday. [Vogue UK]
- Karl Lagerfeld dressed Simone Veil in Chanel for her induction into the Académie Française. [WWD]
Explaining Kate Moss; Jean-Paul Gaultier Makes Corset For His Cat
- Kate, in Harper's Bazaar: "I'm not really a fashion designer. I just love clothes. I've never been to design school. I can't sketch. I can't cut patterns...I can shorten things. I can make a dress out of a scarf." [JustJared]
Versace Sticks With What Works; Two More Labels Fold
- The economic situation has encouraged a measure of conservatism in fashion, but this is extreme. Versace's Fall 2009 ads with Gisele Bundchen in a jewel-toned dress under strong directional light look exactly like Versace's Spring 2009 ads with Gisele Bundchen in a jewel-toned dress under strong directional light. […
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]
Fake WASP Tory Burch Designs Collection "Inspired" By Fake WASP Martha Stewart
- Tory Burch is designing a line inspired by old pictures of Martha Stewart, back from when Martha Stewart looked sort of like a pretty version of Tory Burch. [As I'm sure you can imagine, Jennie, who loves both WASPs and fashion-pop culture collabos like the proverbial fat kid loves cake, is in a corner somewhere…
