Union Jacked: The shredded, Union Jack peek-a-boo jeans Georgia wears in Hudson’s ads? They’re actually for sale. They retail for $297 and we kind of desperately want them. {Hudson}

The Aftermath: Taylor Jacobson says she no longer speaks to anyone in the Rachel Zoe camp. She’s been recruited to talk Twilight fashion with Louise Roe in this video, hates Robert Pattinson’s boots, but loves his Marc Jacobs suit. {E!}

Let Us Count the Ways: We love it when our mascot pops up in the most unexpected places, like on the Lands End website in a striped turtleneck and khakis. We can still hope she walks the Victoria’s Secret runway tomorrow, right? {LandsEnd}

Speaking of VS: Apparently even supermodels have to wait to a year to get their wings. Chanel Iman says she’s not going to be wearing any in her first appearance on the lingerie company’s runway. {InStyle}

Love Strong: To sit front row this season, you needed an invite and an Eddie Borgo spike bracelet. If we’re taking trend cues from Rihanna (and really, who isn’t) you’re going to need a gauntlet come February. Meanwhile, the spike bracelet’s still sitting on top of my Christmas list. {Barneys}

Double Duty: Marios Scwhab and Raf Simons discuss designing their own line while designing another. The former thinks designing Halston brings something new to his own label while the latter switches on and off between Jil Sander and his eponymous collection. {VogueUK}

Color Us Surprised: Claudia Schiffer wants her own line. As my mom would say, “If everyone else jumped off a bridge, would you really feel the need to do it, too?” {Telegraph}

The Styled Life: Keegan Singh might be a bit young for a retrospective, but who doesn’t want to stare at his Abbey Lee/Rodarte shoot from The Last Magazine over and over again? {TheMalcolm}

Lovely Bones: Lara’s landed a Christmas Vogue. She looks awfully ladylike in pastel pink tulle on the cover of British Vogue. {Models}

Viva Versace: Guy Trebay sits down with Donatella for a rather sad story in today’s Times. They discuss her past, including Gianni, her friends’ intervention and her stint in rehab, as well as the possible future of Versace. {NY Times}

Well-Heeled: Lara Bohinc, the Brit behind a line of stellar knot jewelry, is launching shoes. She finds the process loads easier than designing bags and jewels. {VogueUK}

Holy Cuteness: I (Abby) need to be revived after overloading on adorable thanks to this street style blog for kiddos. One of the post titles is “Andre Leon Smalley” (dying!!!) and there is one wicked Tina Turner costume from Halloween. This is most definitely one of my new favorite things. {Planet Awesome Kid} via {Refinery29}

Be the Last Intern: Magnus Berger and Tenzin Wild’s The Last Magazine needs design and production interns. You need experience and three to five days free to work. {Starworks}

Break It Down: Peter Brant spends $500,000 a month on his polo ponies. He doesn’t understand why his soon to be ex, Stephanie Seymour, spends $50,000 a month on clothes when she could just fly to Paris and take them from Alaia’s studio. And that’s just the tip of their divorce iceberg. {Jezebel}

Sex on Fire Sells: The Kings of Leon have partnered with Surface to Air to make clothes. The Tennessee kids whipped up some flannel, denim and a leather jacket of course that’ll only be available at Copenhagen’s Paris Texas. {Blackbook}

Birthdays & More: Gemma Ward shares her big day with Anna Wintour, though almost forty years later. She was out and about in New York looking almost unrecognizable. {BryanBoy}

I don’t want to speak for everyone here at Fashionista, but I for one just can’t have anything to do with the reincarnation of the fanny pack. I don’t care who makes it or how much it costs. Just no. That’s it for me. And don’t even get me started on the kitten heel.

This Refinery29 story let me traipse back in time without the anger rising up inside of me, thanks to their collection of another kind of pack. Backpacks, I still love you. And we spotted you on the Louis Vuitton runway too.

The ladies at Refinery may have outgrown the sportier models of youth, but I’m not totally opposed to going old school. In fact, I did a couple of years ago while on crutches for three months. That hunter green baby I still had from college was seriously convenient. Hands-free is not a bad way to live, when you’re not using the hands on crutches, that is. Though of course I’m also now drawn to the really expensive leather one from Society for Rational Dress. Sigh.

But more importantly, what about you? Backpacks, fanny packs, no packs?

photo courtesy The SartorialistA Friend In Need: Which is better? Adrien Grenier on the Sartorialist? Or Adrien Grenier labeled ‘Friend’? Either way, the combination of that face and Scott’s camera is fantastic. {Sartorialist}

Teenage Wasteland: We would have paid so very much money to witness one Madonna’s early (as in childhood) performances of “Baba O’Riley”, complete with midriff top and body paint—so very SS10. {RollingStone}

Wannabe: So it’s not exactly hard-core fashion news, but we like to include all things that sort of involve a Beckham, which this does. There may be a Spice Girls musical in the works. To which we say, hell yes. And zigazig ha. {JustJared}

Chicest in All the Land: We definitely can’t argue with Inès de la Fressange being named the most chic woman in France. Oh, to live in a country where Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is at number five. Sigh. {Telegraph}

You must’ve read about the unemployed twins from Ohio in this weekend’s New York Times by now. If not, you can here, here or here.

Anyway, this one’s for them.

On Wednesday, October 28th, Ladies Lotto, a networking group for professional women, is hosting a panel called Behind the Beast.

A panel of experts, including the Editorial Director of Refinery29, the Fashion Editor of Self, a publicist, a trend forecaster and even an MTV VJ will talk about how to break into the industry, despite the tough economic times, and what to do once you’re in.

The moderated discussion, and the cocktails after, will give you a chance to ask questions of a pretty diverse group of women and gain some insight into both magazines and blogs, as well as the PR side of the industry.

The event’s at the Tribeca Grand; it’s $15 and you have until October 27 to RSVP to rsvpnyc@ladieslotto.com.

Holy Hotness: Current girl crush Georgia May Jagger looks smokin’ on the November cover of British Vogue. Maybe the staff at American Vogue should take notes because the quick look we just got of Nicole, Marion, Kate, and Penelope was not so cute. {Vogue UK}

Team Grace: She wears her heart on her sleeve through much of The September Issue. Now you can wear Grace Coddington on your chest, in the form of a very cute t-shirt. {Refinery29}

Fight the Power: Boing Boing got into a bit of a fair use legal squabble with the corporate lawyer types at Ralph Lauren over the site’s criticism of an RL ad. Kudos for sticking up for yourselves, but really we’re still freaking the f out over how scary the model looks. Jesus. {BoingBoing}

Pretty Please, With Sugar On Top: Rumors are swirling that Tom Ford is on the lookout for investors for a new womenswear line. I don’t care if I can never afford a single piece. This is amazing news. Also, I love an excuse to run a gorgeous 90s Gwyneth pic.{Vogue UK}

Shop, Shop: Are there any other nerds out there who think of Alias every time they see the number 47? No, it’s just me. Oh, well. Anyway, Refinery gathered up 47 awesome pieces for fall, that you can actually afford. Merci. {Refinery29}

Vive la Resistance: The great airbrushing debate wages on, this time in France. Politicians are currently proposing labels on retouched photos with very major fines for naughty companies who disobey. {The Frisky}

Another Fashion Week: Lakme Fashion Week is going on in India while the world is focused on Europe. Catch up on the pics here if you need a little change of pace. {Guardian UK}

A Python Named Bambi: That’s one thing model Imogen Morris Clarke would like in the future. That and focusing on her studies and trying her hand at acting. {W}

Style.com’s gathered all your favorite, and all our favorite, fashion twitterers in one place for the week. From WWD to Derek Blasberg, from The New York Times to Refinery29 (& us!) - life just got a little bit easier.

Dream Team: Donatella Versace tells Chris Kane that “insatiable curiosity and a love of experimentation” set British designers apart. She also talks music, Gianni and being a diva. {TimesUK}

Burgled: Someone robbed the Michael Kors store on Prince the night before last at 5:30am. He distracted the security guard at the Apple store before breaking iinto Kors’ store and stealing $13,000 worth of merchandise. We understand loving clothes, but stealing from Apple might’ve been more lucrative. {Villager}

Do You Have IT?: Refinery29’s on a mission to help you be a fashion darling, or at least determine if you have what it takes to be in the running. They’ve followed up their successful sartorial flow chart with this. Click to find out if you’re the next Harley. {Refinery29}

Come Again: There is a “scarfigan” for sale. We don’t know if Missoni named it or Net-a-Porter, but we want it so we can say “scarfigan” everyday. {Net-a-Porter}

Ew: Miley & a Jonas are in the new LOVE. Thankfully, this editorial peek features neither. {Fashionologie}

“Deacon of Fashion”: Elio Berhanyer passed up the opportunity to work for Cristobal Balenciaga and sent a young man named Oscar de la Renta to New York City in his place, but no regrets. At 80-years-old he’s the most respected and apparently feisty Spanish couturier. {NYTimes}

Dirrrrrrty: Depending on where you work, these editorials pulled together by the kids at Refinery may be NSFW. Regardless, they are hot. {Refinery29}

Shop Swap: New York’s Lower East Side and London’s Newburgh Quarter are trading places for a spell in October. We’ll get some of their goodies like Cowshed and they’ll be treated to a full-on American Halloween party and street fair, along with their pop-up shops. {ELLE UK}

The Ultimate How To: We know this was yesterday, but it’s brilliant. So in case you missed it, go on. {Refinery29}

The Creep Factor: Donna Karan’s still looking to save a few dollars with virtually constructed ad campaigns in lieu of Kate Moss’ daily fees, but putting Toni Garrn’s head on Sasha P’s body is a bit much. {Fashionologie}

Ouchie: Modelinia’s built a slideshow of models falling including legendary moments like Naomi at Vivienne and Prada SS09. Not so well known, but infinitely worse? A model at Gharani Strok 06. {Modelinia}

Dolled Up: There exist in the world 25 Terry Richardson action figures. Sometimes things are just so right. {Refinery29 via Slamhype}

Shine On: What does “shine” mean to Twiggy, Mischa, and Kate? Sass & Bide knows. Now you can too. {Vogue UK}

More Puppies! Modelinia continues to fill the void left in my life by George the Jack Russell being out of town with more model dogs. This time on video and including a trip to visit Santa with Chanel Iman’s very excited pooch. {Modelinia}

Up the Rabbit Hole: Where did the bunny ears come from? Marc discusses. {Fashionologie}

Sui and GG: Pictures have surfaced of Anna’s Blair/Serena/Little J/Vanessa-inspired collection for Target. We’re liking, lots. {Refinery29 via The Cut}

Football Moms: I love the NFL and can be spotted every Sunday of the fall/winter proudly donning my Peyton Manning jersey (go Colts!) But this seems pretty darn niche: Reebok is launching NFL maternity gear. {WWD}

Bird is the Word: Juicy Couture has created a pricier, but more grown up line. We’re reserving judgment until we see it in person. {Elle}

We all know Father’s Day is this weekend. Or if this is your reminder, get to rush ordering online stat!

And this dad’s day-inspired story that Refinery29 did on their blog just made our Friday morning. They’ve got a slew of photos that staffers and fashion friends sent in of their cooler than cool dads.

Not surprisingly, Chris Benz’ dad is kinda smokin’ hot, way hip, and looks to have been shot in Cameron’s garage from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. And a little Kate Lanphear and her pop are in coordinating tanks. Aw!

Of course, it got me thinking about my own dad’s style. (That is indeed him and yours truly in the photo. He rocks that sweet ‘stache to this day…and now it’s totally in again!) You see he’s the one I got my shoe addiction from. The man loves a great pair of shoes. And he’s so much more of a clothes horse than my mom.

My favorite fashion phase was when he got super into madras in the form of shorts, pants, and blazers. Actually, I think I’m going to tell him to bring those back into rotation.

What’s your favorite dad fashion moment…good or bad?

The last time I wore bike shorts, I was ten and they were neon green and purple paired with a clashing bikini top.

I have a pretty vivid memory of catching crabs in the San Francisco marina and throwing sand on a boy - so maybe I’m having this reaction to their resurgence because it’s the first time I have to say, “Well, if I wore it once, I probably can’t wear it again.”

But I cannot believe how many pairs of spandex bike shorts I saw this weekend. Despite grumbling hints of their return—they popped up on runways and in a few editorials—it’s one of those trends you really have to see in person to believe.

It stopped raining long enough for everyone to break out the spring outfits they’ve been dying to wear and for so many that meant either a baggy band shirt with shiny spandex shorts, super-short floral dress with shiny spandex shorts and in one case - near the baseball fields in Central Park - a crop top over shiny spandex shorts.

But even if everyone from Alex Wang to Dov Charney tell you they’re the coolest thing around, are you actually going to wear them?

Yo, Home to Bel Air: He was West Philadelphia born and raised, hence that street style the Fresh Prince brought to SoCal. We’re liking the revival. Wonder what Uncle Phil thinks? {Refinery29}

Are You Kidding?: This kind of cuteness must be shared with the world, even if you don’t consider yourself child-friendly. {Garance}

Tatiana on Margiela: The faceless model tries to unravel the latest mystery behind the faceless designer. {Jezebel}

If Only They Were Scarlet Begonias: We’re in a really Deadhead-y state of mind today and have decided to just go all out with it. Feel the love and the patchouli wafting through the air. {This Is Glamorous}

Confederacy Of (Not) Dunces: An interview with the trio behind the grooviest new boutique in Los Feliz - including Hyde from That 70s Show. Don’t hold that against the shop. {Blackbook}

Are You Cool Enough? Submit your most stylin’ photo and Teen Vogue will be the judge of that, thank you very much. {Teen Vogue}

“Vanity Unfair”: Max Wiedemann’s latest exhibit slashes and thrashes all we know and love—in a totally cool way. The Moment

Knock, Knock: We wonder if it makes Gucci uncomfortable when a blog devotes their entire day intricately detailing just how to rip off a runway collection? {WhoWhatWear}

Work It Out: Burn fat while raising money for Elettra Wiedemann’s charity Just One Frickin’ Day this Saturday, May 16th at the Soho Equinox. {IMG Models Blog}

It’s So On: There’s a high street battle a-brewing! H&M debuted pieces of their fall collection and they giving Topshop a run for their money. Are you team Topshop or H&M? {Refinery 29}

From Russia, With Love: Apparently the hot scene of the moment is in Moscow. And yet somehow we’re not there. {Hint}