FASHION Magazine

The collaboration Proenza Schouler and J Brand denim label, which debuted at Proenza’s Fall 2010 show, is being launched at specialty stores mid-July. The jeans have a graffiti-esque pattern that’s printed and hand-painted [Stylelist]

The press office for Alexander McQueen have released a statement confirming “a private ‘salon’ presentation to be attended by invitation only.” [Grazia]

It’s rumoured that Taylor Lautner will be the next face of Armani fragrance and Armani Exchange. Nothing’s been confirmed, though the pairing does seem like a match made in shirtless, advertising heaven. [The Cut]

Scott Schuman may be working on a reality TV show. Schuman recently told the Pedestrian, “[T]here’s maybe a TV show coming up, maybe a clothing collection coming up. I was offered a lot of shows before, and I don’t think the companies were right that were asking me. But this company I think is right. It’s a very well known Director and all. I would be in the show but definitely not the focus just like there’s one picture of me in this book.” [Fashionista] [The Cut]

Today in unnecessary collaborations: Kings of Leon are diving into the design world with a new collaboration with Surface to Air. The collection will be available exclusively at Copenhagen boutique Paris Texas. The line will be, well, pretty much exactly what the musicians themselves would wear: tons of flannel, bomber jackets and skinny pants. [BlackBook]

The rumours were true: Much to the delight of Twi-Hards everywhere, Harper’s Bazaar features the two starlets canoodling in a full editorial spread and interview in the December issue. [The Cut]

Thierry Mugler Womenswear may be back on the runway next year. Creative director Rosemary Rodriguez, who has been designing Mugler menswear, just showed a mix of new and archived pieces during Russia’s Volvo Fashion Week, sparking rumors that she’s prepping for a RTW show. [FWD]

Giorgio Armani has been hinting at retirement. He told reporters in Moscow, “I’m already organizing staff who will continue my work.” The designer was ill with hepatitis earlier this year and reorganized the management of his company lessen his workload. “Of course I am not eternal, there comes a time when you must hand it over.” [The Cut]

Isaac Mizrahi looked to the stars for his next career move. The designer’s psychic advised him to open a store, prompting his new shop opening at 67th and Madison. Perhaps Mizrahi’s psychic has an ulterior motive? [The Cut]

It’s been confirmed that Martin Margiela is no longer involved in the design process for his company, Maison Martin Margiela. Rumours are swirling around his replacement–most pointing the finger at Haider Ackermann–although Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, who has a majority stake in Martin Margiela, would not name names, saying only, “We have a new fresh design team on board.” [Vogue UK]

Kirsten Dunst is starring in a new film: a short that follows the actress hopping around downtown Tokyo dressed in full Harajuku girl garb. The film is part of the Tate Modern exhibit “Pop Life: Art in a Material World,” created by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami. [FWD]

Phillip Lim showed a machine washable suit and other saleable wonders at his spring show. [YouTube]

Proenza Schouler did high-style OP (that’s Ocean Pacific, kids)–think tie-dyed minis and sporty shirt dresses–mixed with vibrant, shimmering embroidery and bold animal prints. [Style.com]

Before we begin, Coco Rocha is the latest model to head to Twitter. We’ll wait while you go and follow her. [Coco Rocha Twitter]

More model news: Jourdan Dunn, our favourite model on the London catwalk, is five-and-a-half months pregnant. Congrats! [Vogue UK]

Isaac Mizrahi is getting his own show on QVC where he’ll talk about his life and sell a range of goods he’s designed for the network–including, but not limited to, cheesecake. Is it just us, or is this the apotheosis of Isaac? [WSJ]

Back in February the fashion blogerati were all chattering wildly about the newly (and now no longer) redheaded Coco Rocha gunning around New York Fashion Week wielding a mic. The Canadian mannequin was on assignment for E! Canada, chronicling her life during fashion’s holy week and interviewing a barrage of personalities. The results, Coco Rocha Fashion Attack NYC, which airs tonight at 10 p.m. EST on E! (check your local listings), are an hour-long chronicle of model mayhem—makeup at DVF, a fitting at Michael Kors, agent meetings and house parties.

Welcome to the printed world of the Hotel Missoni. Please don’t steal the bathrobes. [The Supermelon]

Hey everybody, it’s Sparkle Week! (This news was met in our office with “Isn’t that every week?”) [The Cut]

RT from our beauty editor: Stila finds financial backing; legions of Kitten fans exhale sighs of relief. [WWD]

Multi-faceted quirk Miranda July is having her wedding dress designed by her friends at Rodarte. More important, perhaps, is that her fiancé has Rodarte jammies. What do you think those look like? [WWD]

We’re still waiting on confirmation on who’ll be taking the helm at Nina Ricci. (Peter Copping, says the rumour.) The ousted Olivier Theyskens is said to be going to Halston. We have mixed feelings about this. [Hint]

Don’t want to splash out on Madonna’s mink Shu Uemura lashes? Here’s a mascara fake-out. [The Beauty Stop, via All About the Pretty]

Beauty brand Stila is currently “refinancing.” Keep your fingers crossed for them. [Fashionista]

Pamela Anderson will walk in Vivienne Westwood’s upcoming show in Paris. We can’t see how she can she possibly top her performance at Richie Rich. [Vogue, YouTube]

We tend not to be overly effusive around here, but holy crumb do we ever love the new Liz Claiborne (that’s right) collection by our Valentine, Isaac Mizrahi. [Liz Claiborne, via Fashionista]

The Rome fashion community is ticked at Giorgio Armani after he told the media they showed second-rate designers. [Reuters]