A couple weeks ago, the first ever Rodarte ad was revealed, months after it appeared in Anthem’s fall issue, which was apparently the only time it appeared at all. The image, featuring a blood-splattered wall behind Karen Elson, was the result of a spontaneous shoot that ended up serving as a one-off ad for the brand that had never advertised before (they have since launched a “real” ad for Spring 09).

And now, it looks like Zac Posen has the done the same: The young designer, who has never launched an ad campaign for his nonetheless coveted label, got some of his fashion friends together to create a one-off ad for Spring 09 to appear in Fanzine 137, an indie magazine from Madrid (though the image does appear first in today’s WWD).

So are quiet, one-time-only ads the new way to go for young designers looking to establish their identity without emptying out their wallets? We’ll see - but if Gareth somehow gets Beyonce to pose under his name for a full-page glossy image, you can call it on a trend on arrival.

Marc’s rather kooky mash-up of references for Spring 09 was a big hit with critics, and we expect that to show editorially.

But some of the key pieces have finally hit Net-a-Porter, offering close-up shots at what looked like a genius show in terms of styling.

Take, for instance, the dress at left. On the runway, it looked like many layers made up of a top, a skirt, an apron over the skirt, and an obi-style belt holding the whole thing together. It was witty, and it winked the whole time it was up on stage. So we’re a little surprised that it’s actually a dress, as in, an all-in-one deal (the belt is detachable, but who would ever take the belt off this look?).

Even though we still love a lot of the collection (we maintain the blue and yellow dress will end up in party pictures everywhere, and we’re in part to blame for the blue belt to have gone missing from NaP so quickly), the reality of the signature pieces from the show being versions of the long-sleeve-shirt-built-into-a-short-sleeve-shirt idea is just something we cannot live with.

First, she landed herself the Spring 09 campaign with Vivienne Westwood.

Then, she made a latex-ed appearance at Richie Rich earlier this month.

Now? She’s coming back full force for Vivienne - This time, for Fall, and on her runway.

So if you have an invite to Vivienne’s show in Paris next Friday, we suggest bringing your camera.

(PS Does anyone else think all this fashion participation might mean bigger fashion plans are in the works for the former Playmate?)

Last season, Yigal Azrouel’s gift bags included the normal stash of beauty products and a few condoms from Proper Attire. The Israeli-born designer fashioned some tote-appropriate condom packaging for the company that benefits Planned Parenthood, which we thought was unique if not kind of cute.

But now, Alexander Wang’s doing the same for his Fall 09 show this Saturday (Valentine’s Day), and throwing in some Proper Attire condoms of his own - featuring a “spare” design that feels “sexy, modern and empowering” - into his front row gift bags.

Somehow, we don’t think condoms could be the new unpopular eyeshadow for Fashion Week gift bags, but it’s nice to know someone might be designing their own limited-edition love gloves each season. Kind of makes us hope Henry Holland gets a shot at giving Do Me in the Park, Marc new meaning for Spring 2010.

If you frequent Net-a-Porter’s “Newest Reductions” page as much as we do, then you might have noticed that their entire sale section recently disappeared (we’re assuming it’s been shipped over to the OutNet, but we’ll see).

In its place? A new section dedicated to video content, including re-runs of the Spring 09 shows and commentary from Net-a-Porter’s editors on how to wear the clothes, trends, and interviews with featured designers.

So far, we’re considering this as an alternative to lunchtimes spent on YouTube.

Also on its way is Net-a-Porter’s NOTES, their print mini-magazine that’s been on a hiatus for a few seasons. Look for its revival, starting with Spring 09, in the post soon.

After Vogue Italia’s Black Issue last summer, a lot of people wondered if the well-publicized move would actually do anything about the lack of black models in the fashion industry.

We think there were definitely some more black girls and guys on the runways last season (though obviously still not in the numbers some hoped to see), but here’s at least one concrete piece of evidence of the magazine’s pull:

Ubah Hassan, the regal Somalian model who made her big-time debut in that historic issue, is now in her second season as the face of Ralph Lauren, joining Russian Valentina Zelyaeva, one of the highest paid models on earth who’s been in too many Ralph ads to count.

Here’s to hoping we see more of Ubah next month.

Thanks to the good people over at Les Mads, Pamela Anderson’s Spring 09 ad campaign for Vivienne Westwood has officially hit the internet.

Predictably, Pamela’s breasts serve as co-stars.

Vivienne and her husband/former student/stylist Andreas Kronthaler flank the Baywatch babe in a few shots. Vivienne even dares to wear the same dress as Pamela (guess who we think looks better).

Can’t wait for this to break in March magazines - It kind of highlights the insert-celebrity-here quality the Katie for Miu Miu campaign can’t rise above.

In case you missed this behind the scenes video from the Louis Vuitton Spring 09 campaign today, we don’t want you to be out of tomorrow’s conversation loop.

On a side note, answer us one question after you watch this:

Who doesn’t want to be Madonna?

For those of you still hungry for more Spring 09 ad campaign news, get excited:

Dolce & Gabbana still has more ads to come out alongside their shots of Karlie, Caroline and Mariacarla, this time of men “on their knees praying.”

The Italian duo swears everyone will take it the wrong way and claim they’re offending religion, claiming that they’re actually promoting a “return to values.”

Either way, we’re sure this is a call for every reporter to get Dolce’s PR on speed dial - As a matter of fact, we haven’t really heard much about them in a while…

The first image from Miu Miu’s Spring 09 campaign with Katie Holmes is out - thanks to Vogue UK - and ready for the tribunal.

While some might go the “feline” description route, we’re struck by how much she looks like Joey Potter giving Dawson a disapproving face (probably because he’s giving her shit for wearing a designer dress, but anyway).

Still to come are the rest of the images, featuring the gaggle of models hired to flank Mrs. Cruise, including Imogen Morris Clarke, Katie Fogarty, Darya Kurovska, Myf Shepherd, Sophie Srej, Tilda Lindstam, and Elena Lomkova.

While some may be antsy about the upcoming awards season, we, as always, are more concerned with the results of the upcoming buying season. So here’s a taste of the more notable additions you can expect on Net-a-Porter for your Spring 09 at-home shopping:

- Adam
- Christopher Kane
- Etro
- Eugenia Kim (Who, incidentally, just named one of her hats the “Faran”, which may or may not be related to our founding editor)
- Jason Wu
- Jil Sander
- Kova & T
- Loeffler Randall
- Philip Crangi
- Preen Line (Preen’s more affordable secondary line)
- Steven Alan
- Thakoon
- Victoria Beckham
- Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
- Yves Saint Laurent (no word on whether that’ll include Pilati’s new Edition Soir collection)

(Full list after the jump)

So, if you can get your mind around Spring clothes and spending money, happy clicking!

Less than a month after the rumor surfaced that Madonna might vogue for Louis Vuitton’s Spring 09 campaign, and the images are already out, via WWD.

Predictably, Madonna shows off the fruits of her gym membership as casually as possible, wearing the orange, shredded skirt Stam wore on the runway, paired with massive shoes and a massive bag, front and center.

The ad, which consists of six images total, marks what sounds like the beginning of a long friendship between Louis Vuitton and Meisel, who’s replacing Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott as the house’s go-to photographer.

Somehow, we keep expecting back-up dancers to come crawling in from the sides…

Sometime after Halloween, Craig McDean shot Raquel Zimmermann in a studio space in Yonkers, NY for Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 09 campaign, replacing Anja Rubik and Magdalena Frackowiak.

The campaign marks the third for Raquel for next season, who’s already shot a De Beers campaign, and Marc. So far, the only other model with more major campaigns for Spring 09 is Toni Garrn, who you’ll see in Emporio Armani, Fendi, Hugo Boss Black and Shiseido.

Toni may have taken Raquel’s spot at Fendi for next season, but if either Lanvin or Roberto Cavalli decide to keep Raquel on the payroll for Spring, then she unofficially wins for most campaigns of any model for next season. But, if Jill Stuart keeps Toni on for another season, then she’s back in the game against Raquel.

If only they had a Rock ‘em Sock ‘em for this.

Ryan McGinely told The Advocate in 2003 that he wasn’t interested in fashion photography. Since then, he’s:

1. Shot Kate for W

2. Created a video for Puma

3. Shot Jen Kao’s debut collection

4. Shot Agyness falling from a building for POP

5. Shot Daisy Lowe and Liam Wade for Converse

6. Shot the Stella campaign for Spring (involving Kate again)

7. And now? He’s working on the other side of the lens, as model, for Marc’s Spring 09 ads (Raquel’s doing women’s, and Daisy Lowe will do Marc by Marc)

Don’t get us wrong - we think Ryan’s great, so who cares if he spoke too soon, but wouldn’t it be amazing if this was some kind of deal where he gets to replace Juergen’s usual spot for Fall 09?

It’s official: This season’s trend for established supermodels will trickle into Spring 09, with WWD confirming Claudia Schiffer as the new face of YSL (replacing Naomi) and Dolce (replacing a trio of young things playing GG).

Also, she gets to keep her post as the face of Salvatore Ferragamo, but we’re pretty sure she’s definitely out at Chanel, with either Heidi Mount or Sasha rumored to be taking her spot.

We guess YSL, Dolce and Salvatore have the money to pay a supe whatever she asks, a much different situation from Donna Karan, who’s recycling runway shots for her Spring campaign - undoubtedly saving a lot of money in the process by not paying for a photographer, a venue, all the people involved, and probably not Constance Jablonski who’s technically the campaign girl - instead of renewing Kate’s contract for however many zillions she made for Fall 08.