


While we're completely behind
Vogue's continuing efforts to raise money for
Hurricane Sandy, doing a big, Sandy-themed shoot featuring first responders mixed with models wearing extremely expensive dresses was...maybe not such a good idea? [via
Slate]
Michelle Obama has bangs. Keep calm and carry on. [via
Gawker]
Oscar de la Renta will be hosting
John Galliano at his studio for the next few weeks, which marks the first time Galliano has really been publicly involved with fashion in a few years. It's not clear what he's going to do there (most are interpreting de la Renta's invite as a gesture) but he had this to say: "I am an alcoholic ... I have been in recovery for the past two years...I am grateful to Oscar beyond words for inviting me to spend time with him in the familiar surroundings of a design studio...His support and faith in me is humbling." [via
The Cut]
Betsey Johnson, on kids these days: "When I was growing up there were no initials. Now I've been told that I have the ADD and the XYZ and whatever." We love her. [via
Fashionista]

Because
Sarah Burton is pregnant (with twins, by the way),
McQueen will have a small presentation -- not a runway show -- for Fall 2013. We'll miss the drama. [via
The Cut; photo via
Style.com]

Ew, ew, ew: Icelandic fashion designer
Sruli Recht had a bit of skin surgically removed from his belly, then had it salted, tanned, and mounted on a 24 carat gold band. Here it is, in all its hairy glory. [via
Dezeen]

Two ex-
PAPER cover stars, one fashion line:
Nicki Minaj and
Adam Levine, musicians-cum-reality-show-hosts extraordinaire, are lending their creative talents to
KMart's Shop Your Way line in 2013. [via
MTV]

Here's a first look at the new
David Beckham Bodywear for
H&M ads. If you want to take a much, much closer look, click on the picture. [via
Design Scene]