It’s not the gift-giving season quite yet, but photographer Russell James was feeling the holiday spirit yesterday when he shared behind-the-scenes images of Miranda Kerr’s Victoria’s Secret catalog shoot. Looks like she forgot her wrapping paper—Kerr is baring lots of skin, wearing nothing but a giant bow and lace lingerie. [@NomadRJ]Apparently, Tom Ford doesn’t wake [...]

Ever since the Prada creeper brogue clomped its way down the runway way back in Spring ‘11, the heavy-soled shoe has been the go-to for menswear editors and savvy shoppers. In Milan, the layered brogue-espadrille (brogue-adrille?) was still one of the shoes of choice among the showgoing class, and on the runways, lace-ups continued strong. [...]

It’s “Cosmic Love” between Gucci’s Frida Giannini and Florence Welch. After meeting the ginger songstress at the Grammys this year, the designer says she was so struck by Welch’s presence that she inspired Gucci’s Fall ‘11 collection. Why? She’s got the “self-assured look that goes hand in hand with the Gucci woman,” Giannini says. [Vogue [...]

Is Diane von Furstenberg the latest designer to think small? The designer is reportedly moving forward with a long-rumored collection for GapKids and Baby Gap, which insiders say could bow as early as Spring 2012. (In addition to her main collection of ready-to-wear and accessories, DVF also makes fine jewelry with H.Stern, recently debuted housewares [...]

There’s a new addition to the Labelux family—and it’s a boy! (Well, sort of.) The privately held Austrian luxury goods conglomerate has acquired Jimmy Choo, reportedly for the sum of $800 million. Choo joins Derek Lam and Bally in the Labelux clan. [Dealbook]Will Snoop Dogg play the Moss/Hince nuptials? MTV U.K. cites an intriguing report—from [...]

This weekend, the Kids’ Choice Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards offered two takes on event dressing: young, short, and bright for the kids, glammed-out for the twang set.At Friday’s Kids’ Choice Awards, the length of choice was mini. Miranda Cosgrove (above left) was the latest young Hollywood coup for Miu Miu; the [...]

There’s one Oscar outfit, at least, that’s already in the bag: host James Franco’s. The Best Actor nominee—and face of Gucci fragrance—will be wearing the label. Your sneak peek at one of his custom made-to-measure suits, at left. [Gucci]It’s been a bad day for John Galliano: The Dior designer was arrested and suspended from his [...]

The European shows are just getting fully underway, but coming off London and heading into Milan, a color story is already emerging: green. The girls of London—as snapped by Tommy Ton, top—have delved deep into verdant tones, from dark blue-greens to lighter, brighter spring hues (including those paraded on the runway by master colorist Jonathan [...]

Not all the fashion action is happening at Lincoln Center and Milk Studios this week. Yesterday, Gucci’s Frida Giannini was honored at UNICEF’s inaugural Women of Compassion Luncheon in L.A. before a crowd that included Camilla Belle, Mary J. Blige, and lensman Patrick Demarchelier.Jennifer Lopez, now starring in the ads for Gucci’s children’s collection alongside [...]

The big day is coming any day now for Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom. The model and her actor husband have reportedly decamped to California to await the birth of their little bundle of joy—as every model booker in the known universe holds their breath and waits. [Page Six]Fendi is bringing its Fendi O’ party [...]