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Her brand is a Herburn homage, and we’re not talking any Breakfast at Tiffany’s LBDs: Houghton’s Katharine Polk has been accruing buzz for a few seasons now with her line that’s partially eponymous, partially based on Katharine Hepburn. Beyond her ready-to-wear forays, the lowkey, innately cool designer has stumbled into the bridal biz. Find out how!
BY ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV

Supermodel Lauren Hutton To Write Memoir [NYPost]
At the Film Society of Lincoln Center Lauren Hutton was spotted jotting down notes she plans to include in her upcoming book

Kering Acquires Jewelry Brand Pomellato [Vogue UK]
Formerly known as PPR, Kering will acquire the jewelry brand and its sister line Dodo

Jimmy Choo Creative Director, Sandra Choi On Her Plans For The Future [The Telegraph]
Sandra Choi talks about her new role as sole creative director at Jimmy Choo and the brand’s new direction

Meet The Present Day Punks Of New York [NYMag]
In honor of the upcoming Met Ball theme, NYMag interviewed and photographed 34 self-identified punks on the streets of New York

Details About Carine Roitfeld’s Second amfAR [Styleite]
Carine Roitfeld teams up with Naomi Campbell and designers to create 40 custom gold dresses for next month’s amfAR event

In February, renowned cake designer Sylvia Weinstock and her husband Ben celebrated 64 years of marriage together. What’s their secret? The Queen of Cakes lets us in on her winning recipe.

Reed Krakoff and Coach are parting ways after 16 years together. Krakoff, who currently holds the titles of president and executive creative director at the New York-based accessory brand, will remain on the payroll until his contract officially expires in June 2014, almost six months after Coach CEO and chairman Lew Frankfort hands over the reins to Victor Luis in January 2014. The designer’s surprising departure comes amid news that Coach is exploring “strategic options” for Krakoff’s namesake label, which Coach helped launch in 2010. The plans may involve “a sale to a group, in which Krakoff would participate,” reports WWD. Moving forward, the 49-year-old designer plans on expanding his eponymous collection and developing additional categories, like a menswear line.

It’s a pivotal year of sorts at Viktor & Rolf: besides celebrating two decades in biz, the dutch design pair is hitting Paris’ haute couture calendar for the first time in 13 years.

Jovani Fashions has been making the party rounds since the ‘80s, selling their beaded creations in over 3,000 stores. But this season, the New York-based evening brand is bringing a renewed focus to its bridal collection. Designer Julie Durocher tells all!
BY MARIA DENARDO

Are Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge Set To Be The New Faces Of Burberry? [Refinery29]
The British couple are rumoured to be the faces of the next campaign following fellow Brits, Emma Watson and Romeo Beckham

Ralph Lauren Settles Bribery Charges [Vogue UK]
The brand will pay $1.6 million to U.S. authorities for allegations that it bribed Argentinian officials to avoid customs procedures

The Fascinator Is Dead, Declares Philip Treacy [The Telegraph]
The hat designer says the fascinator is “no more than headbans with a feather stuck on with a glue gun”

Hussein Chalayan And Mavi’s New Capsule Collection [Style.com]
The designer and the denim brand have created a 21 pairs of jeans for a new capsule collection

The Top 5 Sustainable Fashion Design Programs [Fashionista]
In honor of Earth day, here’s a look at the best programs for burgeoning eco-conscious designers

John Galliano’s got another new gig. His latest role? Teacher. The designer is set to teach a masterclass series at Parsons entitled, “Show Me Emotion!” The class will be taught to the design school’s seniors in the bachelor of fine arts program. The four-day course will include three days in the design studio with Galliano, which will be followed by a critique and Q&A with the dean of fashion, Simon Collins.

Marchesa designer and co-founder Georgina Chapman may amp up the volume for her clients’ high-profile nuptials, but for her own wedding to movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in 2007? No drame, s’il vous plaît!
BY MARIA DENARDO

When it comes to multi-platinum hits, no one comes close to rock star Neil Lane, who’s frosted Hollywood A-listers like Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, and Sandra Bullock for almost 25 years. We caught up with the award-winning joaillier between sets in his L.A. studio.
BY MARIA DENARDO