Topshop's Assault on NYC Didn't Come Cheap
• How much did Topshop's insane publicity blitz cost the company? Let's just say a lot. [FWD]
• It looks like Anne Hathaway won't be Marc Jacobs's next muse after all. "Marc and Annie are good friends, but there are no plans of her appearing in our ads," says the designer's rep. [SW]
• Good news, Roberto Cavalli fans: It seems Just Cavalli won't be disappearing after all. [NYM]
• Gisele wore a John Galliano gown to her bullet-riddled wedding last weekend, just in case you were wondering. [SW]
• For the second time in a week (and despite a bit of backlash the first time around) Oscar de la Renta is still complaining about Michelle Obama's fashion preferences. [WWD, Fashionologie]
• As if she doesn't have enough going on these days, Gwyneth Paltrow is now designing a limited-edition bikini, too. At least this time it's for charity. [SW]
• Alessandro Dell'Acqua is out as Malo's creative director. [Fashionologie]
• Kim Gordon: Fan of Marc and Rodarte and loyal customer of Opening Ceremony, but not especially fond of the word "fierce." [NYM]
• A clip of Candie's new commercial featuring Britney Spears. [AdFreak]
• Derek Lam's Crosby Street store debuts at the end of the month. [FWD]
• Cosmetics brand Jane & Company is bankrupt. [WWD]