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Tavi’s in a Wilco Video: While at first glance this makes no sense, here’s how it happened: Wilco’s lead singer Jeff Tweedy has a 15-year-old son, Spencer. Spencer directed the video. Spencer is pals with Tavi and has written for Rookie. Hence, Tavi gets to be in a Wilco video. {Hollywood Reporter} Expect a Lot of Polka Dots on Louis Vuitton Accessories This Summer: Marc Jacobs has collaborated with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama on a wide range of accessories, RTW, shoes, watches, and jewelry. She’s best known for putting polka dots on pretty much everything. While Louis Vuitton reportedly won’t show the pieces at the fall shows in Paris this March, they’re supposed to hit stores in July. {WWD, subscription required} More Looks From the Jason Wu for Target Line Revealed: Readers of People Style Watch's February issue were treated to a new ad and a full page of looks from the hotly-anticipated designer collab. When can we see the whole collection?? {The Budget Babe}

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