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Rumors surfaced last week that Cara Delevingne--who walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time in 2012--would not be returning for a second stint. And now we may have a clue as to why...

Name: Elena Santamatilde What do you do? I'm a model. What was your favorite part of New York fashion week? I loved doing the Betsey Johnson show, it was so much fun! And I loved the makeup at La Perla. What do you always have with you in your bag during fashion week?

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If Ralph Lauren's Spring 2013 collection was tailored to the sensual sartorial toreador (sartoreador, if you will), La Perla's latest offering is what she's wearing underneath. Or more likely, in the bedroom--most of the pieces were far too elegant, intricate, and muy--MUY--caliente to warrant covering up.

We warned you that the Vogue September issue was heavy, but even we couldn't predict that it would hurt people. Mail carriers are reporting September

Name: Katie Gallagher Occupation: Designer What was the last thing you bought? Zippers. What are you currently obsessed with? Bra tops, bbq chicken, lemon Perrier.

The Conde Nast College is no longer a myth. It will be opening in London's Soho district in January 2013. {Refinery 29} Didn't think a "killer red lip" could actually kill your job, did you? Neither did Francine Siddaway, until she was fired for wearing too much make-up. {Stylelist} Gucci has launched a year-round travel collection for those of us who need Gucci for every occasion. {WWD} Jean Paul Gaultier has released his second collaboration with La Perla {WWD}

Mikimoto Deal: Markdowns on pearls at the "employee" sale, which is actually open to the public. Last time, discounts were 50% to 80% off. When/Where: Saturday, June 11 through Wednesday, June 15. Sat—Tues 9am—6:30pm, Weds 9am—4pm. Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St. between Eighth and Ninth Aves (718-747-1656) Link: www.mikimotoamerican.com Ends: Wednesday, 15 Jun 2011 Ritual Vintage Deal: Major blowout sale on vintage from the 1880s to the 1960s. Labels include YSL and Ungaro, and prices run from $10 to $50. On June 15, everything gets re-priced at $20. When/Where: Sunday, Jun 12 through Wednesday, June 15. Daily noon—9pm. 377 Broome St between Mulberry and Mott Sts (212-966-4142) Link: www.ritualvintage.com Ends: Wednesday, 15 Jun 2011 La Perla Deal: Up to 80% off sexy lingerie When/Where: Sunday, June 12 through Thursday, June 16. Sun 1pm—5pm, Mon—Weds 9:30am—6pm, Thurs 9:30am—7pm. 225 Fifth Ave at 27th St (212-725-5400) Link: www.laperla.com Ends: Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

It almost felt like a cruel joke on Mother Nature’s part when we headed out to a lingerie launch in last night’s below-freezing weather, but the gorgeous goods on display were well worth braving the chill. La Perla’s Upper East Side flagship was the site of an intimate (pun intended) cocktail event for the presentation of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Collection Createur—a line the French design legend crafted exclusively for the luxury lingerie label.

La Perla Deal: Up to 80% off luxury lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear and ready-to-wear When/Where: Sunday, November 14th through Thursday, November 18th. unday noon—5pm, Mon—Wed 9:30am—6pm, Thurs 9:30am—7pm. 225 Fifth Ave between 26th and 27th Sts (212-725-5400) Vera Wang Deal: 20% to 75% off bridal gowns from one of the world's most famous wedding dress designers When/Where: Saturday, November 13th, 9am—5pm. 225 W 39th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, ninth floor (no phone) Honey in the Rough Deal: A nine-day pop-up offering 50% to 70% off Surface to Air, Tsumori Chisato, United Bamboo, and other designers When/Where: Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 21. Daily noon—8pm. 129 Rivington St between Norfolk and Essex Sts (212-228-6415)

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But Will There Be Cone Bras? Jean Paul Gaultier has designed a line of lingerie for La Perla, set to hit stores this November. {WWD, subscription required} Richardson Goes Jersey: Headline-making photog Terry Richardson shoots the cast of The Jersey Shore for Rolling Stone. {Daily Mail} It's Not Always Clean Being Green: Be careful about what you put in your eco-friendly canvas bag. They can carry lots of icky germs. {Racked via The Consumerist}

As much as we'd like to keep this a secret and try to win it ourselves, of course we must pass along this kind of amazing contest. La Perla just redes