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WHAT: Peter Pilotto Geometric Print Scarf…WHY: Some of us at chez Daily are staunch subscribers to the sartorial philosophy that a scarf can truly salvage a lame outfit; on the laziest or craziest of days, a kicky neckwarming accoutrement can function, for better or worse, as the only redeeming and at least semi-chic element of a getup. Add this pretty, mixed-pattern Peter Pilotto wrap star to the repertoire at your own risk: black-on-black-on-black ensembles may become all the more ubiquitous with this cashmere-Modal blend to punch things up. No complaints there…AVAILABLE: $520, KirnaZabete.com…

Glamour has found the worthy successor from the halls of Hearst for the executive beauty director role in wake of Felicia Milewicz’s November 2012 departure: Ying Chu is decamping from Marie Claire to take the top-tier gig. Chu will join the 4 Times Square glossy in late January after five years as beauty and health director at Marie Claire. Chu’s industry entré was as an intern at Flare in the beauty ed’s native Canada—she was born in Shanghai, bred in British Columbia, and educated at Ryerson University. Before joining MC in 2007, Chu spent a year apiece at Vogue and Seventeen after a stint at erstwhile mag Suede, started by Chu’s former boss at Flare.

Intermix’s 2013 New Year’s resolution: fall into the Gap. On December 31, 2012, the multi-brand, specialty store was scooped up by Gap Inc. for $130 million in cash, adding to the retail behemoth’s existing portfolio of brands that includes Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, and Athleta. Intermix, the boutique chain which currently counts 32 locations throughout North America, stocking luxury and contemporary ready-to-wear and accessories for women, had been searching for a partner to help further its expansion since late last year. Intermix enlisted investment banking firm, The Sage Group, to aid in the acquisition quest in August; the two retailers have been in talks since early December.

Gucci Kicks Off The New Year In Manga Style [Telegraph UK]Japanese Manga artist Hirohiko Araki collabs with Gucci for its 2013 windows…Israel’s New Year’s Resolution: No More Overly Thin Models [Wall Street Journal] Israel is cracking down on “unnatural thinness” on the catwalk…Tory Burch Lawsuit Ends [Vogue UK] The legal battle between Tory Burch and her former hubby, Chris Burch, is finally fini

Just over two weeks until the whirlwind of the Fall 2011 collections begin. Time to start organizing the hours of fashion week frenzy, whether you rely on a Filofax, your iCalendar or your assistant to keep you sane and on time—or fashionably late, if you’re like some designers hot enough to keep the masses waiting season after seaso

Comme des Garçons has announced today Tao Comme des Garçons is shutting down. The fledgling womenswear line began in March 2005 under designer, Tao Kurihara, who offered a whimsical slant on the Comme des Garçons aesthetic. Unfortunately, the Spring 2011 collection, shown in Paris in October, will be Kurihara’s final creative project with the label that bares her name.

Rock ‘n’ roll is on the marquee for super Erin Wasson and French brand Zadig & Voltaire. Wasson will star in the brand’s Spring Summer 2011 advertising campaign, taking over from rock duos Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart, and real life couples Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Mark Ronson and Joséphine de La Baume.

Calvin Klein’s spring 2011 global advertising campaign, announced this morning, brought news of Calvin Klein Collection’s first-ever television ad, filmed by Fabien Baron, and accompanying print ads shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The 60-second television spot will debut during the pre-show red carpet coverage of the Golden Globes this Sunday and features Lara Stone and Texan talent Tyson Ballou.

WHAT: Riva by Gucci Accessories. WHY: Nothing will make you forget your winter blues faster than Gucci’s poolside glam collaboration with Riva and Officina Italiana Design. The sporty accessories collection celebrates Gucci’s 90th anniversary in the ‘biz. (90 is the new 30 in case you haven’t heard.) And if the travel bag, towel, baseball cap, and flip-flops aren’t enough, there’s always the made-to-order Aquariva Gucci speedboat. Because let’s face it: One can never have too much Guccissima.