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British fashion magazine Dazed and Confused christened its first iPad-compatible issue the “Iran Issue,” due to Apple’s insisting they censor all nipples. While Apple (understandably) wants to keep its content squeaky clean, the i-empire may need to realize that a European fashion magazine without nudity is like our magazine without shoes. [Gawker and The Cut]

Chronicle Books has just announced the November release of a 400-page retrospective look at Anna Sui’s 20 years in the biz. The coffee table tome includes fashion spreads, text written by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton, a preface by Jack White and a foreword by Sui herself. [WWD]

Oscar de la Renta claims that the days of women sporting couture are done, saying, “Couture has become completely irrelevant. Customers are smart. They know that a $10,000 wedding dress will look as beautiful as a $1 million wedding dress. Maybe it will not be finished the same way inside, but who will know?” Touché. [The Cut]

The entire cast and crew of SATC 2 are tight-lipped when it comes to the plot of the film; but after allegedly signing a confidentiality agreement which could cost them up to about $2.5 million if they slip any details, who wouldn’t be?! Kim Cattrall had a close call after being photographed holding the script with a few of the words visible, saying after, “I thought: “You have got to be kidding! This isn’t state secrets, it’s the f****** script for a movie!” It’s crazy. You really have to be careful because I’ve signed my life away to say I won’t tell. It gets to the point where you’re terrified to carry your script around in case someone catches a glimpse of it.” [Vogue UK]

Peter Nygård is under fire for using a Jordanian factory that allegedly partakes in human trafficking. According to a National Labor Committee report, the International British Garments factory–which sews Nygård’s Alia, Tan Jay and Investments labels–is said to have taken 1,200 workers’ passports, and “has held them as indentured servants.” Nygård International claims they had no knowledge of the allegations and are launching their own investigation. [WWD]

Nars Cosmetics has a new face to front their new Pro Prime line–Marcel. Haven’t heard of him? Well he’s François Nars’ dog! [Stylelist]

Wedding bells are ringing once again at Marc Jacobs HQ, this time for the designer’s longtime business partner Robert Duffy, who is set to wed partner Alex Cespedes at Duffy’s home next Tuesday in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where gay marriage is legal. [Fashionologie]

Coco Rocha shares a video she made in honour of her engagement. Warning: A song from Sister Act is involved. [Grazia]

Rocha also spills on her blog that Karl Lagerfeld lent Rocha some of his own accessories to polish off her look for Uncle Karl’s Coca-Cola Light ad campaign. “I remember at one point in the shoot Karl didn’t think I had on the right accessories so he stopped the shoot and headed home to bring me a pair of his own gloves and then took off his tie pin and rings for me to wear!!” [The Cut]

Burberry Prorsum has shrunk down pieces from the Spring 2010 collection. The brand has re-created their pastel trenches and knotted miniskirts for girls, available online and at NY’s 57th Street store. [Coutorture]

Recession-hit Rock & Republic–the denim brand that collaborated with and subsequently led Victoria Beckham to her design breakout line–has filed for bankruptcy protection and has hired on help to reorganize the business.  [Vogue UK]

You finally have your chance to share a drink with the Kaiser: Karl Lagerfeld has designed a limited-edition bottle for Coca-Cola Light (Europe’s equivalent to our Diet Coke) complete with his own high-collar silhouette.  [Styleite]

Yet another -ista term is making the rounds: kitchenista. The New York Post talks to a group of fashion lovers who are dealing with Manhattan’s cramped closet conditions by filling fridges and ovens full of shoes and clothes. One asked her superintendent to turn of the gas in her over so she didn’t accidentally bake her wardrobe. [NYP]

Vogue‘s most visible caftan wearer, André Leon Talley, told the Globe & Mail that he would never make it to Toronto Fashion Week:

“I’m too busy. I just would never be able to. My schedule just can’t permit it.”

But then Jeremy Laing, Erdem and Mark Fast show in New York and London to get the audience they need.

Well, then that’s what they have to do.

Well. That’s that then. [Globe & Mail]

Angelina Jolie’s first modelling photos are up for auction this Friday. The photos, taken by Harry Langdon when Jolie was 15 years old, are being sold by California auction house Profiles in History as part of a glamour photography sale. [Vogue UK]

Heather Locklear‘s daughter, 12-year-old Ava Sambora, sashayed down the runway this past weekend at L.A. Fashion Week, making her catwalk debut for the White Trash Beautiful show, a line created by her rocker dad, Richie Sambora, and designer Nikki Lund. [Stylelist]

Over the weekend Terry Richardson spoke out on his blog about the recent heat he’s gotten from female models he has worked with, saying, “I just want to take a moment to say I’m really hurt by the recent and false allegations of insensitivity and misconduct. I feel fortunate to work with so many extraordinary people each and every day. I’ve always been considerate and respectful of the people I photograph and I view what I do as a real collaboration between myself and the people in front of the camera. To everyone who has embraced and supported me and my work, I am so grateful. Thank you, it means a lot.” [Fashionologie]

Michael Kors had ample reason to celebrate St. Patty’s Day on Wednesday, changing his Facebook status to,”Wow! What a St. Patricks Day!! Found out that I am receiving the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award. Truly amazing! Also, Style.com named my Fall 2010 Collection one of the world’s top ten collections. Quite a day!!!” [Michael Kors Facebook.com]

Karl Lagerfeld has an interesting theory about porn’s effect on crime rates. He told Bruce LaBruce in Vice: “Frustration is the mother of crime, and so there would be much more crime without prostitutes and porn movies…[but] I personally only like high-class escorts. I don’t like sleeping with people I really love. I don’t want to sleep with them because sex cannot last, but affection can last forever. I think this is healthy. And for the way the rich live, this is possible. But the other world, I think they need porn.” [Vogue UK]

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is all set to launch a womenswear line, under his label, Pretty Green, which already has a men’s range. Oh my. [The Cut]

Actually, let’s let Miss J tackle this one with a quote on celeb lines: “My biggest problem is if you’re going to hire a celebrity to design a line and if they don’t know what they are doing, then they need to hire the right person to sketch and oversee the line. It’s an insult to the fashion industry for people who have studied this craft, researched it, traveled the world looking for inspiration compared to someone who just pulls something out of their closet and changes the color.” [PopEater]

German novelty company Donkey Products has created a Prêt-à-porTea line: tea bags that have heavy hitters such as Donatella Versace and Karl Lagerfeld perching on the top of a tea bag, that latches on to the side of your tea cup. What a way to start your morning. [Racked]

As we suspected, the resurfaced rumours about Alber Elbaz taking over for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel are untrue. The company released the following statement: Please note that Karl Lagerfeld is the Creative Designer of CHANEL and has a long-term contract with the company. Replacing him is not an issue. Fashionista also points to a Tommy […]

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Since street style photog Tommy Ton tweeted “I received some news tonight that is going to SHAKE the fashion world in the next two days. CRAZY!!!!” during Paris Fashion week, we have been going crazy awaiting the news. Word on the street is that Karl Lagerfeld‘s turn at Chanel is coming to an end, and that he will be passing the baton to Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz. We’ve heard this before, so take this rumour with a big grain of salt. [Grazia AU]

In other Lagerfeld news, he will have an Alaskan king crab salad named after him at Paris’ La Giola restaurant. [WWD]

Madonna‘s new fashion brand status opens up the world of collaboration (and world domination at this point). After signing a deal last week that will enable the material girl’s brand, MG Icon, to have hands in multiple existing brands as well as to start new ones, news comes today of the first partnership between Madonna and Dolce & Gabbana–sunglasses.   [The Cut]