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Breaking News! Lace Is In: The New York Times reports that lace is in. Hasn't lace been in? {New York Times} Juicy Couture Sans Velour Track Suits Juicy Couture's non-compete with Liz Claiborne Inc. expires in a few months and co-founders, Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy are dropping some hints on their next venture. “It will reflect the way we dress now...We have outgrown our track suits and grown up.” {WWD subscription required} Lula's Latest Issue: Rodarte's Laura and Kate Mulleavy guest edited the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Lula, and brought on some amazing collaborators like Charlotte Gainsbourg and Nan Goldin. {Fashionologie} A High Fashion Royal Photo Shoot: Vogue UK is reporting that Mario Testino photographed the official engagement pictures of Kate Middleton and Prince William. The shoot took place last month and the photos will be released just before Christmas. {Vogue UK}

While Isaac Mizrahi was busy joining Liz Claiborne, Target was filling in the gap left by his excellent womenswear line with a new acquisition: Jona

Last night, Liz Claiborne announced that Isaac Mizrahi will be their new Creative Director. The designer, now best known for the Target collection whi