Anonymous plans Louis Vuitton attack, James Franco shows some pit for Vogue Hommes International, Victoria Beckham is finally pregnant with a girl, Nelson Mandela designs couture and so much more! Check it out in today’s fashion files!
1. The other Anna: Anna Dello Russo speaks! [Styleccaster] 2. Hacker group declares war on Louis Vuitton. The group of hackers known as “Anonymous” has declared war on the luxury brand and plans to attack its bottom line. [Refinery 29]
“Anonymous will use non-violent means to attack Louis Vuitton’s bottom line including giving away replica or second-hand bags to the homeless (ouch!), graffiti, making “Louis Vuitton whores” a Google trending topic, and, worst of all, taking down its website.”
3. The Death of the Barneys Warehouse Sale. The biannual event may be coming to an end due to new management. According to the Post, some finance people believe that the warehouse sale sullies the brand and the retailer might attempt a more organized and prestigious sale with Gilt. [Styleite]
4. Christian Louboutin is opening his first men’s store in Paris and he has plans of opening a second men’s store in Las Vegas. Yay!! [WWD] 5. Mother Monster designs wristband to help the Japanese. Lady Gaga is selling a wristband on her website whose proceeds go directly to Japan relief efforts. [LadyGaga]
6. OMG! Victoria Beckham is expecting a baby girl! Congratulations to the mommy-to-be! After having three stylish boys I’m sure the designer is thrilled to finally have a little girl who can raid her closet from time to time. [Styleite]
7. Cutest Five Year Old Make Up Guru! You must see this video! [Beauty High]
8. The Christian Dior exhibit will go on as planned minus Galliano. [WWD] 9. Emma Watson is the new face of Lancome. The young actress joins the ranks of Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet and Julia Roberts. [Beauty High]
10. A new day for Valentino Couture: since day one, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli have not been intimidated by the daunting task of carrying on the Valentino name. [The Telegraph UK]
11. Balenciaga Shark Teeth – a must have accessory. [Refinery 29]
12. Alexander Wang goes to the dark side with his exclusive all leather collection. The designer has taken some of his favorite pieces from the past and recreated them in all leather. [T Magazine] 
13. James Franco shows off some pit on the cover of the new Vogue Hommes International. As a devoted Franco-phile I can’t wait for the magazine to come out. [Stylecaster]
14. What to wear to SXSW and for the rest of the summer festivals. [Refinery 29]
15. Hermes is going on tour. The brand is sending their craftsmen out into the world so the public can see just how complicated, their bags, belts and gloves are. [Elle]
16. Kate Moss‘ Dior Commercial Leaked. Even though the lipstick doesn’t hit stores until next month. You can see the 90-second commercial below. [Racked]
17. Nelson Mandela is designing couture, well maybe not yet but the inspirational leader and his AIDS charity 46664 have launched their own fashion brand. The brand will include brightly colored polo shits, loose-fit shorts and even couture garments. [Stylecaster]
18. LVMH eying Jimmy Choo. The luxury conglomerate is considering purchasing the brand which is estimated to be worth between $644-805 million. [Fashionologie]
19. Fashion Mean Girls: Sunday Times Magazine reports Daphne Guinness called Victoria Beckham an “ugly pig” but today Guinness tweets back. [Racked]
20. 30 years of Yohji Yamamoto: A retrospective at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. [Elle]
21. Cash for Prada Clunkers: The Prada “frankenshoe” as the NY Post calls it, is the must have item for Spring 2011. The first shipment sold out almost immediately when it arrived last month and there are already long wait list for the next shipment schedule to arrive tomorrow. [NY Post]
22. Stylelist lives on with just one staffer. The fashion blog continues to be running even though Dana Oliver is the only official staffer left.
[The Cut] 23. Fall Trend: Plaid! [The Cut]
24. Rachel Feinstein wants to be everyone’s friend so she posed for Marc Jacobs. [The Cut]
25. Grace Coddington, what’s inspiring her right now? [Vogue]
26. Diane Von Furstenberg speaks out against the objectification of women. [The Cut]
27. The best shoes of Fall 2011. [Fashionista]
28. Amanda Hearst wears J. Crew and Zara. [NY Times]
29. Al-Qaeda launches a cosmo-style women’s magazine. [Fashionista]
