Plus, Prada partners with National Geographic to share recycled nylon bag collection.
And Lara Stone lands two spring ad campaigns in a row.
And Saks Fifth Avenue claims discriminating against trans employees is legal.
Also, how Tiffany & Co.'s little blue box became an icon.
Former Tiffany's executive Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun's scheme to steal more than $2.1 million worth of jewelry from her employer was the perfect crime. Until she got caught. Lederhaas-Okun, a 46-year-old former vice president of product development at Tiffany & Co. who had worked at the company since 1991, pled guilty to the multi million-dollar theft on Friday, WWD is reporting. The news comes as a shock to those in the industry who worked closely with Lederhaas-Okun, describing her as “nice" and “pleasant." She even has two recommendations on her LinkedIn page.
We sat down with The Great Gatsby producer, set designer and costumer Catherine Martin to get all the dish on how the incredible clothes and sets came together. She revealed that you might even be able to see them up close and in person at an upcoming exhibition, too.
Last night Hollywood's elite--from Carey Mulligan to Gwyneth Paltrow--came out to celebrate Tiffany & Co's newest collection at the Blue Book Ball (the first time it's been held in New York in decades). But while the stars were bright they were no match for the jewels on display. Click through to see highlights of the collection.
Gucci Accused of Inhumane Conditions In China, Responds: After reports of unsafe working conditions surfaced from employees at one of their China outposts, the company countered that "Gucci does not and will not endorse or tolerate the alleged malpractices" and they have made several management firings, changed the "communication channels" between employees and the company and hired consultants to review their staff. {Vogue UK} Jean Paul Gaultier Calls Anna Wintour "Monstrous": While discussing fashion films and The Devil Wears Prada, the designer said, "Anna Wintour is a lot more monstrous than she is described!" and when asked if he thought she was an influential figure, he only replied, "She is a figure." {The Independent} Tiffany's Is Doing the Jewelry For The Upcoming Great Gatsby Film: Naturally. The one-of-a-kind period pieces are inspired by the vast Tiffany archives and include platinum and diamond-encrusted bracelets, rings, headpieces and long pearl necklaces. Vintage Tiffany on Carey Mulligan? Sounds amazing. {WWD}
Gaga Goes Ginger on the Cover of Rolling Stone: More redhead! It's an epidemic! Gaga is now sporting a lovely strawberry blond reminiscent of Blake Lively's new locks. Quite the difference from her last cover, hm? {Rolling Stone} CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and Tiffany Create Jewelry Designer Grant: Tiffany has given CFDA $1 million. Part of that money will go to a one-off designer grant. Applications have been sent to previous nominees of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund who specialize in jewelry design. The grant, worth $250,000, will go to whomever shows the best creative vision for their brand's future {CFDA} Listen to This Sweet Remix of Rolling in the Deep: Fashion industry darling Adele's song Rolling in the Deep is everywhere lately--DJ sets, runways, play lists--and now Jamie xx has jumped on the bandwagon, producing a Major Lazer-esque super dancey beat. Check it out: {Pitchfork}
Famous Forever: The Autobiography and Sex Life of Andy Warhol is being re-released (it was first published in 1971). Written by Andy's close friend John Wilcock, it chronicles Andy's life, the Factory scene, and offers insight on man underneath the wig. {Facebook} Boysblog: Here are five top male models and their blogs. No orange mocha Frappucinos here, this is the real deal. {Refinery 29} Sex and the City, Ew: Garance weighs in on SATC2. Like Garance says, "Not much sex, and even less city!" {Garance Doré}
There's an interesting bit stuck into one of Derek Blasberg's posts for Style.com, especially in light of so many people wondering why Irina Lazareanu