“I first went to a Bono concert when I was pretty young with my dad,” Neil Blumenthal, who co-designs Warby Parker with David Gilboa, told Style.com last night at a party for Bono and Ali Hewson’s co-founded clothing line, Edun. “It was kind of surreal to work with him, but at the same, you realize [...]

Are we seeing more Miranda Kerr than usual? Actually, with the Australian Angel’s new Steven Meisel-shot Vogue Italia cover (pictured), we are—it’s the first fashion mag in 3-D! [Vogue Italia]Louis Vuitton’s “Core Values” ad campaign soldiers on with three new stars: Bono, wife Ali Hewson, and (gasp!) some non-LV apparel. Hewson and Bono wear items [...]

Change is in the air at Edun, Ali Hewson’s eco-friendly, ethical line: a new creative director (Sharon Wauchob), a new corporate parent (LVMH), and some prime new real estate at Bloomingdale’s for her men’s pre-fall collection. All of that is new except menswear, which Edun has been doing since the line was founded—but, says Hewson, [...]

News about the Met ball continues to pour in: It’ll be a battle of the Mad women, when Stefano Pilati brings January Jones and Tommy Hilfiger brings Christina Hendricks. The redhead will be in good company; Hilfiger is also said to have Mick Jagger and L’Wren Scott, John Currin, Zoe Kazan, Peter Som, and Jimmy [...]

“Everyone keeps asking us that,” laughed Ali Hewson last night at Macao in Tribeca, where she hosted a small dinner for Edun. That, of course, is whether LVMH is taking a financial interest in the socially conscious label. The rumor was prompted by a statement made by Bernard Arnault in the last issue of WSJ, [...]

Is Edun—the eco-conscious clothing line of Ali Hewson, Bono’s wife—in talks with LVMH? CEO Bernard Arnault declared the dealings “top secret,” which means they’re so on. [WWD]
Is Michelle piling on more Tom Binns? Last night’s Kennedy Center celebration would mark the third time (according to our presidential accessory tracker) Mrs. O has opted for the [...]

The Spring ‘09 showing for sustainable fashion label Edun at the Mini rooftop was a multimedia affair: models posing in African-inspired khakis and zigzag-patterned wrap dresses, a brief Q&A with designer Ali Hewson, a clip from a documentary about Uganda, and a DJ set from Vito Roccoforte and Gabe Andruzzi of the Rapture. Hewson and [...]