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Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley Tapped to Liven Up Marc by Marc Jacobs

If you thought that Marc by Marc Jacobs has been looking a little too '70s over the last few seasons, that it's been feeling a little bit, well... meh, you're not the only one. In an interview with WWD, Robert Duffy, president and vice chairman of Marc Jacobs International, admitted that Jacobs' contemporary line was "getting a little stale." So he's made two very exciting hires to liven up the brand: Former Marc Jacobs's accessories designer Katie Hillier has been named creative director and beloved designer Luella Bartley has been named design director of women’s ready-to-wear.

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14 Pieces of Jewelry Women Actually Want to Receive on Valentine's Day

Let's face it: Most men don't have the best taste in jewelry. We've seen enough tacky diamonds and hideous gold necklaces to know that. In honor of Valentine's Day, we've compiled a list of all the jewelry that a woman would actually want, as a handy, last minute guide for all the gents out there. Overnight shipping may come in handy in these situations. There's a cute bunny necklace from Hillier, Margiela cuffs, and a little Lanvin for the romantic in everyone. Ladies, it's probably a good idea to send your favorites to your beaus now, just so they have some time to return that nameplate necklace and get you something you really want.

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Katie Grand, Sarah Burton, Tom Ford Among British Fashion Award Nominees

The British Fashion Council has just announced the nominees for the 2011 British Fashion Awards, which are essentially the U.K.'s answer to our prestigious CFDA's. The ceremony, which is scheduled for November 28, is meant to recognize the most influential people in fashion today and also promote the growth of British fashion. With all the attention the U.K. has been getting lately for that stylish princess of theirs and being dubbed the "new fashion capital," British fashion is definitely more relevant than ever this year. That may be why the BFC has decided to re-introduce the Red Carpet award, which "gives recognition to a British designer who is creating global awareness of their designs in the media." From Kim Jones to Stella McCartney to Erdem, here are all the nominees:

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Take A Look at the $13,950 Victoria Beckham Bag That Sold Out In Hours

It would be putting it mildly to say that Victoria Beckham is a bag enthusiast. She reportedly owns around 100 Birkin bags. So it's little wonder that the designer decided to create her own handbag line, and that her bags seem inspired by the classic shape and timelessness of the Birkin. Victoria Beckham is one of the few celebrities to design a successful line that has been well received by fashion critics and celebrities and the general public. She took her time and worked with the right people to create a smart line with a clear aesthetic. So it follows that her handbag line is a hit, too. Beckham paired up with former Luella and current Marc by Marc Jacobs accessories design consultant Katie Hillier (who now designs her own adorable bunny-filled line) to create a collection of understated, boxy, lady like bags with a severe edge. Two of the styles--the leather and nubuck shoulder bag and the hexagonal chain bag in crocodile--went on sale yesterday at Net-a-Porter. The leather and nubuck sold out within the hour, Elle UK is reporting. The nearly $14,000 crocodile bag (pictured right) sold out by the afternoon.

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Katie Hillier Talks Jewelry, Luxury, and, Of Course, Bunnies

Katie Hillier has had a career most could only dream of. Designing accessories at Luella, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and working as a contributor and senior-editor at POP, Katie's resume is a fashion wonder. But it was only recently that the British designer turned her sights on a different goal: creating her own label. Fresh on the heels of her win as Accessories Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2009, Katie set to work on Hillier, her eponymous jewelry line. Mixing luxury with fun, Hillier is adorable, unexpected, and highly covetable. Click through for our convo with Katie.

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Fashion News Roundup: D&G Asks When?, Beckham and Hillier May Collab, & NYFW Gets Scheduled

Quando, Quando, Quando: A trailer for the first film from Dolce & Gabbana Motion Pictures, Quando, Quando, Quando, has hit YouTube. We just want to know quando it's coming to theaters in America! {Fashion Copious} Pilotto Shoes Go to Sale: Superstar shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood's collaborations with Peter Pilotto have been strictly runway for the past two season, but for SS11 two styles of the shoes will go into production. We hope they're easier to get our hands on than the Rodarte melting candle heels. {WWD} Jon K Still Makes Our Day: In your monthly Jon Kortajarena update, the sultry Spaniard is starring in Pepe Jeans Fall campaign alongside Alexa Chung. Brits are grumbling that Kortajarena upstages Chung, to which we reply: He upstages everyone, except Tom himself. {Telegraph}