Miranda Kerr Stars in Japanese Lipton Commercial: In her best Captain Morgan stance, the Victoria’s Secret model robotically sings a song in Japanese about “Limones” in what appears to be a hotel lounge full of old men. It’s weird, to say the least… (Daily Mail)

The CFDA is Doing a Designer Exchange With China: The council is sending Proenza Schouler designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez to Shanghai to participate in an exchange with Chinese designer Uma Wang. The initiative is supposed to encourage American designers to tap into Asian markets, where as we well know, there is a lot of money to be made. {WWD subscription required}

Franca Sozzani to Receive French Legion of Honor: Franca Sozzani is finally getting the sort of lofty credit she is due. On March 13, the Italian Vogue editor will be knighted into the French Legion of Honor, the highest accolade a citizen can receive in France. Last year, the award was bestowed upon Anna Wintour. Congratulations to Franca! {WWD subscription required}

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