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Kim Jones, Designer of Louis Vuitton Men, Trusted by Marc Jacobs And Friends With David Beckham [Vogue UK]
The Central Saint Martins grad knows a good gig when he sees one, but is still taking men’s needs into consideration with his designs…In The Last Few Moments Before Fashion Week, Model Castings Are In Full Swing [New York Times]
Even for an informal presentation by Tome, the selection process is just that, a process…Press Shy Tom Binns Sits For An Unprecedented Two Hour Interview In Honor Of His 30th Anniversary [The Editorialist]
He doesn’t like fashion and he never wanted to be a designer, but that has done little to tamper his creativity.

WHAT: Hunter x Rag & Bone Tall in Navy Combo…WHY: When the streets are flooding and the Metro North is just too much, strap on these military inspired rainboots and brave the puddles in style. Debuting in mid-September, but ready for pre-order now, we’re jumping on this Hunter x Rag & Bone collab as soon as we can pull our credit cards out. Who says kids get to have all the fun?…WHERE: $295, Rag-bone.com

Although Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have arguably been the forefront of making runways accessible to those without front row access, Pinterest steps up to the plate with a new offering this season. The site’s newly-launched Fashion Week hub will provide a peek into the details behind the collections, street style sightings, and tutorials by designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenburg, Michael Kors and Kate Spade.

New Zealand-based designer Karen Walker’s eyewear campaigns have a bit of a cult following thanks to their always-original perspective. Last season, Walker used photog Ari Seth Cohen of the blog Advanced Style to shoot her eyewearon models ranging in age from 65 to 92 years old.

Santiago Barberi Gonzalez, son of Colombian handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez and president of their family-run business, breaks it down about their coveted exotic skin handbags, his extensive high-brow art collection, and what it’s like being one of the few internationally visible Latin American luxury brands on the market. BY PAIGE REDDINGER

Rihanna’s Costume Designer And Co-Collaborator, Adam Selman, Will Debut His Own Collection At Fashion Week [Telegraph]
Following the duo’s successful run at River Island, Selman got to urge to continue with commercial design…The Full Set Of Robert Pattinson For Dior Homme Ads Are Finally Here [The Cut]
Shot by Nan Goldin, the ads for the new fragrance don’t even feature a hint of the scent’s bottle…Ken Paves, Hairstylist To The Stars, Reveals That Victoria Beckham Is Surprisingly Low Maintenance [Grazia]
When you factor in that he’s worked with Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, this statement isn’t quite as shocking.

Creative director Francisco Costa is about to celebrate his 10th anniversary with Calvin Klein Collection in September, but even a genius needs to take a little time off. The Daily Summer sat down with him to ask about how he spent his vacation and what he’s been cooking up lately.
BY EDDIE ROCHE

More TV for Joe Zee! ELLE magazine’s creative director is headed to Sundance this time with a new series called “Revealing: Extravagance”. Zee will be talking with everyone from Zac Posen and Valerie Steele to Iman, Narciso Rodriguez, and Carolina Herrera to name a few. Plus, this time around there will be no young designer hopefuls frantically trying to make a name for themselves. The series will instead focus on social experiments involving the public’s mindset on luxury.

In the pursuit of a well-rounded wardrobe with sufficient tapis rouge attire? Rebecca Taylor to the rescue: The designer has introduced a formal line of gowns and cocktail dresses to accompany her casual signature line. Taylor certainly has designed for special occasions before.

WHAT: Eddie Borgo Inlaid Pointed Earrings…WHY: When there’s no time to waste, get straight to the shiny, golden point. Combining edgy and elegant designs, these Eddie Borgo danglers create a bold statement (at least from the earlobes up) One might even say that you look marble-ous!…AVAILABLE: $250, Kirnazabete.com…