FASHION Magazine

“Catherine defined an era. Her clothes demonstrated how it was possible to simultaneously look feminine and elegant and businesslike. Her collections of glamorous tailoring made women feel confident and chic,” said Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman on the death of Catherine Walker, one of Princess Diana’s favourite designers. [Vogue UK]

Claudia Schiffer will be launching her own fashion line during the Winter 2011 season. [WWD]

Lindsay Lohan‘s US$1,595 Madame Butterfly Christian Louboutins were spared a stint in Lynwood Correctional Facility thanks to Lindsey’s mother Dina Lohan, who was seen leaving the hearing with her daughter’s shoes. [Racked]

This week is proving to be one of baby fever. There were two pregnancy announcements yesterday and today comes news of Gucci launching a children’s line later this year. [WWD]

Olivier Theyskens‘ wanted to be a girl: “When I was young, about six, I was very jealous of girls because I wasn’t one of them. I was always imagining what it is to be a beautiful girl.” But he got over it: “Because I am a perfectionist, it put me off the idea. So I quickly became Olivier. I am very happy to be a boy and I never think about it any more.” [Styleite]

It’s no secret that Tom Ford is making a foray into womenswear, but he’s remained mum on the details of his design team. Word is that the designer has nabbed Caroline Tixier from Givenchy and accessories designer Pablo Coppola from Alexander McQueen. [The Cut]

But before we can see his Fall 2010 women’s collection, Ford is expanding his Private Blend collection to include lipstick. Available in June, the line includes 12 “universally flattering colors,” because as Ford says, there is “no more dramatic accessory than a perfect lip.” We’re hard pressed to disagree. [WWD via Stylelist]