Fashion news: Rodarte wins fellowship, Hamish Bowles launches book and more

The Rodarte sisters were awarded a $50,000 grant as one of the 50 recipients of the 2009 US Artists Fellowships on Monday. [WWD]

Hamish Bowles’ book signing for “The World in Vogue” took place at Oscar de la Renta’s LA store Monday night. Though the designer was not in attendance, guests like Lisa Love and Ione Skye were outfitted in his looks while Joan Collin and Betsy Bloomingdale made appearances. [WWD] Reps for Kimora Lee Simmons have denied rumours she will appear as a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model. “It is simply not true. Kimora is not involved as a judge, a guest judge, or in any other manner at this time,” said her spokeswoman. [The Cut]

Tom Ford’s A Single Man was nominated for three Golden Globes, including best actor for Colin Firth. [Variety]

Teen Vogue editor in chief Amy Astley will make a camero in Gossip Girl. Astley will star as herself, joining designers like Michael Kors and Tory Burch who have guest starred in past episodes. [WWD]

Women in Japan have started a collagen-filled food fad. Yogurts, cocktails and teas enriched with collagen are readily available, despite reports that eating the plumping protein will do nothing for your wrinkles. “There’s no way that eating collagen boosts collagen [in skin],” said Annet King of the International Dermal Institute. [W]