The FiFi Report 281

  • Cate Blanchett is on the cover of US Vogue December issue! Read the fascinating interview and see more shots here.
  • We Love the video here of the Art Issue of December issue of US Vogue: Gaga! Grace Coddington! Annie Leibovitz. (See the out take below)
  • Lacroix is still hanging on a thread so to speak! The Ajman Sheikh who seemed poised to rescue couturier Christian Lacroix from bankruptcy did not submit financing guarantees ahead of a crucial hearing at the commercial court here Tuesday, says WWD.
  • Olivier Zahm, from Purple Fashion says that he and art director Alex Wiederin have been working together “on Carine Roitfeld’s book”, he’s also “art directed and designed” the first issue of 31 Rue Cambon, a Chanel magazine to be distributed worldwide in Chanel stores.can’t wait to see that!  Fashionologie.
  • Wintour hires Obama online campaign masterminds for Vogue.com. Reports Fashionologie.
  • See the video of The 2009 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards ( from US Vogue) and Nicole Kidman announcing the winner with Alber Elbaz . Chic
  • ‘Ridley Scott is ready to make the movie about the storied Gucci family his next big project. After finishing “Robin Hood” with Russell Crowe, the Hollywood producer hopes to wrap filming of the as-yet-untitled Gucci movie by the end of next summer for a release in early 2011. Reports WWD.
  • The hot movie everyone is talking about? Forget Twilight. You will want to see ‘Precious‘. ‘Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe and comedian Mo’Nique will astonish audiences in their new drama. Reports W Magazine.
  • I love Barneys!
  • Alber Elbaz, famous for his bow ties, will soon have a new accessory competing for attention. The Lanvin designer will be decorated with the Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris given to cultural figures who have an impact on the city. Past recipients include the designers Valentino and Gianni Versace, and the actress Maggie Cheung. bless. Says WWD.
  • Rachel Zoe is looking for someone to ‘Evangelize the Zoe Report’. Read more here in The Cut .
  • It’s done. “I no longer work for Rachel, we separated. We are divorced. I’m not in touch with anyone. It’s done,” Taylor Jacobson confirmed to E! News in her first interview since being sacked from Rachel Zoe. See video here.
  • Model Gemma Ward sets the records straight about modeling.
  • Hugh Dancy, Peter Sarsgaard, Sophie Auster, Joanna Newsom and Meredith Monk are photographed in Giorgio Armani’s spring collections — looks cool.  Reports W Magazine.
  • Supermodels get nude in ID magazine… www.i-dmagazine.com

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