Smile Sunday & Sunday Read

Vogue Italy March: Haute Mess

Animated gif previews by Steven Meisel featuring Jessica Stam, Linsdsey Wixson, Daphne Groeneveld, Karen Elson, Coco Rocha, Guinevere Van Senus & Abbey Lee Kershaw so far more maybe pop-up.

Scheduling Disputes Be Damned: Why London Fashion Matters.

While Milan and Paris ultimately “won” the day, and New York scheduled its week around the European weeks accordingly, London was sort of in the middle of the scuffle, getting squeezed time-wise and ignored in general.

Natasha Poly Signs With L’Oréal Paris.

L’Oréal announced that Natasha Poly will be the brand's newest spokesmodel, joining the ranks of Doutzen Kroes, Liya Kebede, and Claudia Schiffer.

Raf Simons leaves Jil Sander; Founder’s Returns.

Following yesterday’s confirmation that Jil Sander and Raf Simons would be parting ways, the company has just confirmed to WWD, officially, that Jil Sander will return to the label she founded 44 years ago.

 

In this 16mm film by the acclaimed artist Catherine Sullivan, Kristen McMenamy stalks the darkly delicate world of the Alexander McQueen spring/summer collection -- Sarah Burton's third and most celebrated yet.

Fashion Brands Would Rather Make Their Own Magazines Than Buy Ads.

Have you noticed that almost every retailer has its own blog these days? Stores have "complimentary magazines" by the checkout. It's often much cheaper than an ad campaign, and arguably just as effective.

Hedi Slimane To Replace Stefano Pilati at YSL? [Rumour]

Reports that Hedi Slimane will return to YSL, replacing Stefano Pilati as creative director.

Prince Charles to host London Collections: Men reception at St James Palace.

Not to be outdone by Samantha Cameron, Prince Charles will host a men's fashion reception to launch London Collections: Men in June.

+Smile Sunday: Chanel Paper Bag: You can always dream. Sometimes you gotta work with what you have.