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Zac Posen to Launch Contemporary Line of Clothing
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Georgia May Jagger and Cara Delevingne Become Roomies, Zac Posen Launches a New Line

These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.
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    These stories and more here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Prabal Gurung's Fall 2013 moodboard hints that floral Victoriana and vintage military uniforms will inspire his upcoming collection. [Harper's Bazaar]

  • Zac Posen is set to launch Zac Zac Posen, a contemporary line of dresses and separates. The pieces will run $690 for a cocktail dress and $1,690 for an evening gown. [Racked]

  • Talk about model roommates: Cara Delevingne and Georgia May Jagger are reportedly moving to North London together. [Telegraph]

  • The CFDA has teamed up with Swarovski to host A Collective View, a roundup of Instagram pics snapped and shared by industry insiders, on the CFDA's website. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • The Westminster City Council has refused Abercrombie & Fitch's proposal to open a children's store on Savile Row. [Vogue UK]

  • The President of Vera Wang Group, Mario Grauso, has stepped down from his position. He will continue to consult for the company. [WWD]

  • Anna Piaggi's wardrobe will be featured in a public exhibition at Milan's Fabbrica del Vapore later this month. [Vogue UK]

  • Gucci and Louis Vuitton are just a few of the brands launching themed products in honor of the Lunar New Year. [The Wall Street Journal]

Best Holiday Windows 2012
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Deck the Halls — and the Windows Too: 2012's Gorgeous Holiday Displays

From the whimsy of 5th Avenue to the glitter of Paris's Boulevard Haussmann (where Printemps partnered with Dior and Galeries Lafayette teamed with Louis Vuitton), the annual department store windows are always a treat to behold.
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Best Holiday Windows 2012

From the whimsy of 5th Avenue to the glitter of Paris's Boulevard Haussmann (where Printemps partnered with Dior and Galeries Lafayette teamed with Louis Vuitton), the annual department store windows are always a treat to behold. But in case you can't make it in person to each far-flung locale to ogle them all, never fear; we've gathered up the best of them right here, and they're all sure to inspire plenty of cheer.


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Buckingham Palace to Host Runway Show For Queen
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Nicola Formichetti's Greatest Fear, Dree Hemingway's Desert Trip, and the Queen of the Runway

All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.
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All the bits fit to print here, in our daily news roundup.

  • Dree Hemingway and longtime friend Jesse John Jenkins turned a road trip in the California desert into a candid photo shoot. [Nowness]

  • In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the queen's coronation, Buckingham Palace will host a fashion show of royally approved designers next July. [Telegraph]

  • Chopard is celebrating Harrods' collaboration with Disney with a line of haute joaillerie inspired by the Disney princesses. [High Snobette]

  • Mark your calendars: Lifetime will air the documentary, Project Runway Spotlight: Marchesa, this Thursday. [Styleite]

  • Monique Lhuillier will debut a capsule collection of bridal shoes for Fall 2013. [WWD]

  • Are designer collaborations falling out of fashion? Industry folk seem to think so. [Racked]

  • The rumor that Diesel founder Renzo Rosso plans to buy a stake in Marni has resurfaced. [Telegraph]

  • Thanks to Derek Blasberg, crafting the perfect thank-you note just got a whole lot easier. [Opening Ceremony Blog]

  • Michael Kors has collaborated with Alexandra Richards to create an exclusive holiday playlist. [Fashionologie Inbox]

  • Marisa Miller and husband Griffin Guess welcomed son Gavin Lee over the weekend. [Modelinia]

  • An apple a day will make Nicola Formichetti run away. [Glamour]

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    • Best UK Shopping Sites 2012
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    London Dispatch: 7 Online Must-Shop Spots We Love From Across the Pond

    We haven't been this excited about across-the-pond shopping since ASOS launched its official stateside shipping or when Topshop opened its brick-and-mortar doors in New York City.
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    We haven't been this excited about across-the-pond shopping since ASOS launched its official stateside shipping or when Topshop opened its brick-and-mortar doors in New York City. But thanks to chic styling, ultra-covetable designer lineups, and accessible shipping rates, these UK-based online sites have reminded us that we have more than just an obsession with sexy British accents, pub culture, Kate Middleton, and driving on the wrong side of the road. From world famous luxury destination Harrods and London staple Browns to high street sleek Whistles and trendy River Island, our UK neighbors give us plenty of reasons to shop Spring's finest pieces at every price point. Click through to see which sites we're currently loving — and if you have one to add, share it in the comments.

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    Dress Codes That Require Makeup
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    Is Requiring Makeup at Work Sexist?

    At 24 years old, Brit Melanie Stark embraces her youthful complexion by forgoing makeup.
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    At 24 years old, Brit Melanie Stark embraces her youthful complexion by forgoing makeup. Unfortunately for her, the British department store she worked at has a two-page ladies' dress code that requires makeup far beyond a little mascara and lip gloss. Due to her refusal to ditch her natural look, Melanie was sent home twice from work, offered a makeup tutorial, and eventually, she claims, forced to quit.

    The Harrods employee handbook says female workers must wear "full make-up at all times: base, blusher, full eyes (not too heavy), lipstick, lip liner and gloss are worn at all times and maintained discreetly." Since service employees like Melanie come face to face with the public, Harrods might defend its face regulations as furthering a glamorous image. And it isn't the only retail store to have a controversial dress code including makeup regulations. Across the pond, American Apparel has dictates on makeup, but it takes the opposite stance, requiring a natural look. At American Apparel there must be no expressive eye shadow, blush, or lip gloss, no eye liner, and no heavy makeup in general.

    In addition to requiring full makeup, Harrods's female dress code also mandates earrings (one in each ear) and bans visible tattoos. How does this compare to the rules for Harrods's male employees? Men cannot have sideburns longer than midear nor wider than one inch. Piercings and visible tattoos are banned, and deodorant is explicitly required for the gentlemen. Comparing the men's rules to the extensive makeup rules for women, do you think Harrods's dress code unfairly regulates the appearance of its female employees vs. the men?

    Harrods Pet Spa Opens
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    Another Reason Your Pets Need to Travel to Harrods

    The famed department store just added The Pet Spa for "canine chic and feline sleek!"
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    The famed department store just added The Pet Spa for "canine chic and feline sleek!" Nestled in London's Harrods is a fourth floor furry retreat that boasts human-worthy services like full body massages, mud baths, blueberry and vanilla facials, and deluxe pedicures.

    If your pets are hungry, they can just stop off at Lily's Kitchen for lunch later on!

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    While the country's strict quarantine laws make it hard to just hop on a weekend flight, a gal (and pup) can dream, right? See the rest of this Bulldog's pampered adventure and read more

    Crystal Renn Modeling in Paris Fashion Week and Other Daily Fashion News
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    After 25 Years, Mohamed Al Fayed Sells Harrods for $2.2 Billion
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    After 25 Years, Mohamed Al Fayed Sells Harrods for $2.2 Billion

    >> Despite saying just last month that he planned to own London institution Harrods for the rest of his life — and when he died he hoped to be entombed in a mausoleum on the store's roof — Mohamed Al Fayed ended his 25-year reign of the store over the weekend by selling to Qatar Holding for an estimated 1.5 billion pounds (approx.
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    >> Despite saying just last month that he planned to own London institution Harrods for the rest of his life — and when he died he hoped to be entombed in a mausoleum on the store's roof — Mohamed Al Fayed ended his 25-year reign of the store over the weekend by selling to Qatar Holding for an estimated 1.5 billion pounds (approx. $2.22 billion).

    Al Fayed had no obvious successor — none of his four living children are involved in the day-to-day operations at Harrods — and his banker, who brokered the deal, said that 81-year-old Al Fayed had decided to retire and spend more time with his children and grandchildren.

    Under Qatar Holding, Al Fayed will assume the new title of honorary chairman, and a source close to the new owners told WWD there would be “no lurches in strategy. This is a financial transaction.” The store is also said to have an exclusive on Tom Ford's womenswear when it launches.

    Pups Go All Out for Harrods Pet-a-Porter Fashion Show
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    Pups Go All Out for Harrods Pet-a-Porter Fashion Show

    Over in England, there's a tradition at Harrods that I look forward to each year — in addition to all the fashion sold inside, once a year the store hosts a Pet-a-Porter Fashion show with furry friends showing off chic clothing, cute costumes, and more .
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    Pups Go All Out for Harrods Pet-a-Porter Fashion Show

    Over in England, there's a tradition at Harrods that I look forward to each year — in addition to all the fashion sold inside, once a year the store hosts a Pet-a-Porter Fashion show with furry friends showing off chic clothing, cute costumes, and more . . . alongside human model counterparts. To see the pictures from this year's event, start this slideshow to be swept away with the sweetness.

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