Fashion news: Givenchy nixes couture runway, McQueen’s ashes buried and teen plastic surgeries on the rise

Givenchy has nixed its couture runway show in favour of private appointments. “I want to make couture even more special than it is, and not just another catwalk show,” designer Riccardo Tisci told WWD. “People can really experience the couture moment: See it, touch it.” The 10-look collection will contain no black (a first for him, says Tisci) and the designer is quick to point out that the new format is not a money saver–it will cost about 35 per cent more than a runway show. [WWD]

Alexander McQueen‘s ashes were buried on the Isle of Skye in Scotland on May 29, according to a statement released by his family. A memorial service is planned for later this year. [WWD]

Lady Gaga wore a new McQueen piece for a private performance in New York. It was specially-designed for her by the label’s new head designer, Sarah Burton. [Grazia]

French model Tom Nicon was found dead in Milan just before the start of men’s fashion week. While nothing has been confirmed, his death is believed to have been a suicide. [Telegraph]

In his new book, Gunn’s Golden Rules, Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn reveals that he once saw Anna Wintour being carried down five flights of stairs and that André Leon Talley was once hand fed grapes and cheese cubes by an assistant. Vogue denies all, naturally. [Page Six, via Racked]

Oh, lookie! Missoni‘s San Pellegrino bottles! [Nylon]

Plastic surgery procedures on teenagers has doubled over the last decade. In 2008, 219,000 cosmetic surgeries were performed in the U.S. on 13 to 19 year-olds–including rhinoplasty, lipsuction and breast augmentation or reduction. [Globe & Mail]

Jonathan Saunders has been named Scottish Designer of the Year. [Vogue UK]

Jeggings: coming to a guy near you. [Fashionista]

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