Fashion's Night Out

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Cara Delevingne Gets Chased By Paparazzi, Marc Jacobs Has Another Breakup, and Rich Ladies Are the New Stars of Instagram

Marc Jacobs and Ex-Porn Star Boyfriend Harry Louis Announce Their Breakup: Louis Vuitton isn't the only relationship Marc is splitting from this month. The designer's now ex-boyfriend posted a shattered photo of the pair on Instagram with a tragic announcement. Jessica Alba Leaves Brad Goreski: Speaking of fashionable breakups, why has Jessica Alba has split with stylist Brad Goreski? Cara Delevingne Gets Mobbed: This video of Cara Delevingne's basically near-death encounter with a stampede of crazy street style photographers and fans is our number one reason why fashion month isn't all fun, games and swag bags.

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Cyndi Lauper Shows Us Her Custom Manolo Blahnik 'Kinky Boots'; Tells Us About Flunking Out of Fashion School

Last night a line of well-heeled ladies wound down 54th st., all hoping to get into the Manolo Blahnik store to hear Cyndi Lauper perform. The pop icon was there to promote her new musical, called Kinky Boots, for which she wrote the score (it opens on Broadway in April). So it was only fitting that Lauper have some kinky boots of her own. And who better to make them than Manolo Blahnik.

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Grace Coddington Dedicated a Whole Chapter of Her Memoirs To Cats

There was no question about it: The first stop on our Fashion's Night Out tour last night had to be Balenciaga, where Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington was on hand to meet her legion of fans and sign the limited edition scarves and totes that featured drawings she did of her cat, Pumpkin, wearing Balenciaga looks from various seasons. If you haven't heard, she likes cats. So do we. So obviously we had a lot to talk about.

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Fashion News Roundup: Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé Hang Out, Lily Aldridge Gives Birth to a Baby Girl, and Gisele Does Not Control Tom Brady's Hair

Are Kim K and Beyoncé finally becoming friends? They were photographed together at a concert this weekend and, well, we'll let the photos speak for themselves. {NY Daily News} Naomi Campbell returns as the face of European brand Pinko in their fall/winter campaign. {Design Scene} Congrats to model Lily Aldridge and her husband, Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill, on the birth of their baby girl, who has been given the very Southern moniker Dixie Pearl. {Vogue UK} Christian Louboutin's name is popping up in courts everywhere, but this one isn't exactly his doing: professional poker player Beth Shak is being sued by her ex-husband over her 1,200 pair strong designer shoe collection. {HuffPo}

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Fashion's Night Out Expands to New Cities, Sets Dates

The date has been set for fashion's biggest party. And no, we're not talking about the Met Ball--happily, this event is one everyone can attend. Fashion's Night Out will be held on September 6, 2012, in the US, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Australia and Korea, reports Vogue UK. China, India, Germany and Russia will celebrate the event on September 7; Taiwan and Japan on September 8; Brazil on September 10 and 12; Portugal, Italy, Turkey, The Netherlands and Mexico on September 13; Italy on September 18; and Greece on September 20 and 25.

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Fashion News Roundup: Tough Times for Ungaro, Date Set for Fashion's Night Out 2012, and Designers are Putting Dragons on Everything

Ungaro Can't Catch a Break: It hasn't been a good start to 2012 for Emanuel Ungaro, which announced that, in addition to not being able to deliver its spring collection to retailers, it also won't be presenting a fall collection at fashion week and has canceled all appointments for pre-fall. Current owner Asim Abdullah vaguely stated that the brand is going through an "internal reorganization" that will allow for Ungaro to become "profitable in the near future." Hmm... This seems suspiciously (and perfectly) timed for former Ungaro guest-designer Lindsay Lohan's 2012 comeback. Coincidence? {WWD} Fashion's Night Out is September 6: Yep, it's happpppennning... Fashion's Night Out 2012 will be Thursday, Sept 6. Mark your [Blackberry/iPhone] calendars! {Fashionista Inbox} Christian Siriano's Bridal Debut: Check out the Project Runway alum's first bridal design, part of an exclusive collection he's doing for Nordstrom. While the gown in no hot tranny mess, it definitely looks a bit tamer than what we're used to seeing from the fierce designer. Here's hoping he goes all out on the rest of the looks. {Glamour}

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Fashion's Night Out Is Happening Again--So How Do Retailers Feel About It?

Love it or hate it, Fashion's Night Out is slated to return this coming September for the fourth year in a row. While organizers can't commit to a date yet because fashion week schedules are still being worked out, it is usually held on the first Thursday evening of New York Fashion Week. Which means it will most likely take place on either September 6 or September 13 in 2012. Stores who wish to participate can start registering this spring. Anna Wintour's pet project has grown exponentially since it first debuted in 2009. Most recently, a slew of Vogue magazine editors descended upon Tokyo for its post-tsunami comeback FNO--more than 400 retailers in Japan participated. It's expected that about 250 US stores will participate this year. After this last FNO, we asked: Do people actually shop? Is it worth it?

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Anna Wintour Gets All Feminist On Us (and We Like It); Talks Japanese Street Style

As you may have heard, Japan's Fashion's Night Out took place on Saturday and, thanks to a big push from Anna Wintour, was one of the biggest ever produced. 400 retailers participated, as did the top editors from all of the Vogues internationally. Designers like Michael Kors, Burberry’s Christopher Bailey, Roberto Cavalli, Derek Lam, Thom Browne, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim came out to show their support as well. Despite the many recognizable fashion faces in Tokyo this weekend, Wintour was the one who "ascended to rock star status," according to WWD (of course she's 'big in Japan'). Apparently, shoppers were following her, yelling her name and constantly snapping photos. But the Conde team wasn't just there for photo ops. They were there to support Japan in reinvigorating their retail business post-earthquake and take in Japanese fashion. According to WWD, Conde chairman Jonathan Newhouse broke into song at one of the FNO events and Wintour, after visiting with several local designers, told the Wall Street Journal all about her enthusiasm for Japanese fashion and the role it has globally. Plus, she had some interesting--and commendable--things to say about the criticism placed on women in positions of power in response to Japanese Cabinet Minister Renho's controversial Vogue photoshoot from last year.

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Fashion News Roundup: Tavi Needs a Managing Editor, Shake-Ups At J. Crew and Anna Dello Russo as the Queen

Is FNO Doomed? Vogue "insiders" reportedly dished on what we noticed too: the event is too much work for not enough revenue. Speculation says this might have been the last year--will you miss it? {Page Six} Celeb Style From LFW: Peep what the famous are wearing during London's shows; who looks better, Kate Moss or K.Stew? {FabSugar} Marissa Webb Leaves J.Crew: The former VP of women's design is heading out to "pursue other opportunities;" she'll be succeeded by Tom Mora, head of the weddings and special occaisions who has been with the company for 10 years. {WWD Tavi's Looking For a Managing Editor: Launch managing editor Emily Condon is leaving the fledgling Rookiemag.com to return to her day job at This American Life. She was only on board for the launch. Who do you think is right for the job? {WWD subscription required}