After filing for bankruptcy in 2009, Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferré is up for auction this week. No, there is no physical auction block but there are a list of regulations to conserve the brand. [Vogue UK]
The Eaton Centre in Toronto is about to get a $120 million face lift. While exact plans are not yet confirmed, we do know they plan on keeping the Canada goose sculptures. Our friends at Toronto Life have suggested a coat check and special lanes for slow walkers. [Toronto Life]
Evan Rachel Wood is the new face of the Gucci fragrance campaign. [Racked]
Luxury fashion? Over, says Kelly Cutrone. “That business exists in a city called Paris, France. That’s where that is.” [Racked, via The Cut]
We learned a thing or two about Betsey Johnson when she was recently honoured at the National Arts Club. Fact: She was head cheerleader at Syracuse University and dated the quarterback, (“basically achieving what I wanted in life.”) Fact: She first opened shop 25 years ago (“I was thin and I looked like Keith Richards”) And fact: She’s thrice divorced and doesn’t mind: “I can’t think of having the time to think about what to do in bed.” [WWD]
Clothes for karma: Kenneth Cole has set up a a custom T-shirt shop on his Facebook page, with proceeds going to clean up efforts in the oil spill-affected Gulf region. [Racked]
After an 18 year hiatus, photographer Peter Lindbergh is making a triumphant return to American Vogue, with a 14-page spread featuring Natalia Vodianova and Ewan McGregor having wholesome family fun in beehives and three piece suits, respectively (obviously). [Fashionista]
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