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Alexis Bittar unveiled his new collab with Bloomingdales yesterday, which he’s calling the Miss Havisham collection. If that conjures up thoughts of old ladies, think again. Bittar’s inpiration was a mix of Deco, new wave and Debbie Harry. “I love Debbie Harry. I’m obsessed with her,” Bittar told The Daily. “I watched this documentary about her on Virgin Air and I had forgotten how chic she was.” His fave songs by Harry? Call Me and Sunday Girl.

WHAT: Bijoux De Famille Pink Maharani Leather and Brass Necklace…WHY: According to Gandhi, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Obviously Gandhi was not familiar with Bijoux De Famille. This gold plated leather, brass, and crystal necklace is not reserved for Bank of India and is meant to be worn as a show-stopper. Guaranteed by the central government and The Daily’s seal of stylish approval…AVAILABLE: $597, Luisaviaroma.com…

Born and raised in LA by her artist father, David Ashwell, and Shabby Chic creator slash mother, Rachel Ashwell, Lily Ashwell was bred to become a designer. Surrounded by floral motifs and vintage clothes, Lily began her career as a vintage dress preserver. Expect to see this designer’s Shabby Chic home (decked out with vintage clothing wall-hangings), on the Coveteur soon. But first, she graces The Daily with her vintage tips and tricks.

jcpenney’s L’Amour for Nanette Lepore is only surpassed by The Daily’s love for the designer! Last night, under a canopy of dangling, neon slinkies, jcpenney, Nanette Lepore and Violet Lepore hosted a red carpet event to celebrate junior’s clothing line, L’Amour Nanette Lepore, available online and in-store February 1.

With the FGI Rising Star Awards just one day away, it was the perfect time for The Daily to catch up with nominee Tia Cibani, who chatted with us about life après Ports 1961, brand building, and juggling motherhood and the designer grind.
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What’s really going on in this shot of designer Harald Glööckler (we adore!) and his pal Amanda Lepore? The Daily put our resident body language expert, Patti Wood on the case…

This week Diana Vreeland is back in vogue with the launch of a book and documentary, The Eye Has To Travel about her divine life in fashion. The Daily asked author and filmmaker, Lisa Immordino Vreeland about her mission to keep her grandmother-in-law’s memory alive.

Retail farewell alert! Vince’s founders, Rea Laccone and Christopher LaPolice, are parting ways with the company they started nearly 14 years ago come February 1. Word of the duo’s departure arrives in tandem with plans for Vince’s parent company, Kellwood, to take the company public. Known for its stylish basics in quality fabrics, particularly its sumptuous cashmere sweaters done in plush neutrals, the sportswear company has grown fast and big since its inception. Besides its stronghold on the realm of perfected staples, the brand has gone a luxe-skewed route in recent years: “Today we’re selling $1,100 leather leggings and $2,000 shearling coats; we’ve really elevated the product,” LaPolice told The Daily in August 2012.

Another one for the T masthead! Life post-Elle for former style director Kate Lanphear has been a guessing game over the past few months—from a purported stab at the EIC seat at WSJ. to involvement in a new mag venture entitled Editorialist—but it’s the T talk that’s proven to be true. Lanphear will take the title of style director with her to T, following speculation back in mid-November that the street style and front row fixture would be joining the mag as part of recently-appointed editor-in-chief Deborah Needleman’s fresh team at T. The folks at T confirmed Lanphear’s new gig to The Daily this afternoon, before which the move got Twitter-vetted earlier today when T retweeted the news to its 1.78 million followers. How will the Grey Lady’s chicest turf look once Lanphear lands at her new job? Stay tuned…

Yesterday at Lanvin’s pre-fall show at the Bowery Hotel, The Daily raised an eyebrow upon spotting Simon Doonan sitting pretty in the front row. Although Barneys PR announced his new, less-involved role at the retailer merely hours before, the ever-cheerful media sprite didn’t seem the least bit dismayed. After greeting Alber Elbaz, he chuckled with his neighbors, mingled with the who’s who (like TK and TK), and intensely analyzed the 2011 collection. Now that’s spirit!