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Fashion News Roundup: Kate Middleton Involved in Fur Controversy, Kendall Jenner Models Swimwear, and Daniel Radcliffe is a Bullett Magazine Coverboy

Duchess Kate Was NOT Wearing Real Fur: All woodland creatures can now breathe a sigh of relief. After garnering praise from the International Fur Foundation and extreme criticism from PETA (shocker) over a shearling-type jacket she wore on an outing with Wills, the Palace sent out a press release stating that the fur worn by the Duchess formerly known as Kate Middleton was, indeed, faux. {Vogue UK} Get Ready for CK One Cosmetics: After 18 years as a brand, CK One will introduce its first-ever makeup collection. The reasonably priced cosmetics will launch in the US exclusively at Ulta stores in April. The beauty products, which are faced by the likes of Lara Stone and and Abbey Lee Kershaw, won't be about transformation (hello, digital alteration...), but about "looking real, defining yourself and adding intensity.” {WWD, subscription required} Daniel Radcliffe Does Bullett Magazine: If it's wrong for me to be strangely attracted to Dan Rad on his Bullett cover, why does it feel so very right? {MTV Style}

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CK One Does Separate Fragrances for Men and Women (Plus: Bottega Veneta's First Fragrance Costs $395 and a New Scent from Balenciaga)

In case you had any doubts that fragrance is a huge category for designers, put them to rest. WWD is chock full of news about new and reformulated designer fragrances today. CK One Shock: Calvin Klein created the now-classic ck one in the 90s, when at the time it was revolutionary to do a unisex fragrance. Now, of course, tons of designers are releasing fragrances that can go either way. In a move that seemingly defies everything that ck one stands for, Calvin Klein is releasing separate ck one fragrances for men and women. Called Shock, and printed with neon graffiti-like lettering on the bottles, they’re meant to appeal to a younger demographic, 18-24 year-olds. The original is currently a staple with the 35 to 45 year-old set, proving that people really don’t change their fragrances all that frequently. Steven Meisel shot the ads under Fabien Baron's creative direction. They’ll feature hip young things Lara Stone, Alice Dellal, Ian Mellencamp, Ruby Aldridge, Sky Ferreira, and others. It launches at the end of July and the collection will retail from $14 to $65.

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Fashion News Roundup: Bieber Gets a Haircut, More Royal Wedding Dress Details, and Brad Goreski Designs a Toothbrush

CK One Goes Digital for its Spring Ads: This epic ad campaign for the newly anointed life style brand was directed by Steven Meisel, and features Abbey Lee Kershaw, Pixie Geldolf, and Lara Stone among a slew of other big names. The group is shown using social media and dancing around in minimal amounts of clothing. The campaign is the largest digital initiative in CK's history and launches March 1st. {WWD, subscription required} Joe Zee Hits the Bunny Slopes (In Dolce & Gabbana, Of Course): Can this man get any more fabulous and adorable? We vote no, especially after watching this hilarious video of the Elle Creative Director learning to ski with a bunch of kiddies. {Elle} Brad Goreski Makes Brushing Your Teeth More Fashion: Brushing ones teeth is not the most glamorous of activities, but Brad Goreski is trying change that. The stylist has designed a toothbrush for Reach along with interior designers Tom Delavan and Celerie Kimble. {StyleCaster} Anna Wintour Gives Her Stamp of Approval to Christopher's Kane J Brand Line: The editor also gushes that she is a "huge fan" of the British designer. We can already tell that this collaboration is going to be good. {Telegraph}

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CK One: Not Just a Fragrance Anymore

I still not-so-secretly love CK One unisex cologne, which launched when I was in middle school. And it seems that I'm not the only one. (Pun intended.) Calvin Klein, which is owned by massive retail conglomerate Phillips-Van Heusen, has decided to expand the CK One brand beyond fragrance into denim, underwear, and swimwear. The range will be available at Calvin Klein collection, underwear, and denim stores, as well as department stores the world over. Will this work? Well, there's definitely '90s nostalgia in the air, which means consumers like me, and the generation behind me, might want to replicate the grungy aesthetic of Kate Moss and her counterparts in the original CK One commercials. On the other hand, Calvin Klein The Brand isn't as coveted as it once was. Think about it: Who wears Calvin Klein jeans these days? It'll be interesting to see if consumers bite.