At One Point on July 19, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis Held Hands

Exactly a month after they announced their amicable separation, they met up in the south of France, Us Weekly reports. And the entire Depp–Paradis family stopped by the Plan de la Tour market, where they were spotted "joking around" by (apparently the town's gossipmonger) Sofia DeCout, who added, "At one point, Johnny held Vanessa's hand!" And the earth stopped turning, and birds started chirping, and babies cried, and Ryan Lochte's grill sparkled, and there was a double rainbow! Anyway, according to another source, the two won't ever get back together, and Depp is dating Amber Heard.

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Twenty-Six Palette-Cleansing Neutral Summer Pieces

Summer's winding down, and the season's omnipresent head-to-toe prints and flashy neons are getting exhausting. Enter the neutral wardrobe, which incorporates the classic white in addition to creams, beiges, and buffs. When worn all at once or used to accent any outfit, light hues adds a softer touch to warm-weather dressing and look fantastic against sun-kissed skin. Add some texture to a head-to-toe white look with lace detailing, as seen on a Forever 21 dress or Dolce & Gabbana blouse. Or embrace nude accessories like ASOS flat boots or Karen Walker sunglasses. Click ahead to see 26 "palette"-cleansing options to revive your summer look.

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Yoox to Show PPR How to Use the Interwebs

The two companies just created a joint venture (51 percent of which is owned by PPR and 49 percent by Yoox), which "will be entirely dedicated to managing mono-brand online stores in collaboration with several PPR luxury brands: Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Sergio Rossi," according to a press release. Bottega Veneta's and Sergio Rossi's online stores should be up and running by the end of December, and the rest are set to launch next year. As for those PPR brands not on the list, they might be included in the project at a later date.

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Alexa Chung Ate Cheetos on the Set of Gossip Girl

She also drank a canned beverage out of a straw, wore a bright-blue sailor dress, and held an umbrella. According to British Vogue, Alexa started filming scenes for the show's final season yesterday in New York. Her spokesperson confirmed that she'd be making a "cameo" and would be "playing herself," which takes all of the fun out of guessing whom she's going to date: Chuck, Nate, or Dan. It's totally Dan. They're both so Brooklyn.

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Watch Prada Models Play a Violent Game of Chess

You may recall that Prada's fall 2012 show featured lots of purple carpeting, white eyeliner, bleached eyebrows, and long, straight, ombré-dyed hair. (There were also some allusions to space travel, battery packs, and dream catchers, but no need to rehash that.) Anyway, you'll see more of the same in the label's new campaign video, directed and filmed by Steven Meisel in New York in April. Models — er, "virtual princesses" Vanessa Axente, Magdalena Frackowiak, Madison Headrick, Elza Luijendijk, Iselin Steiro, and Anne Vyalitsina play a vigorous game of chess, swish their hair around, and pad silently in their rubbery shoes around a thoroughly carpeted room full of unnecessary stairs. The soundtrack of tinkling bells is quite invigorating, too.

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Has John Mayer Come Between Katy Perry and Baptiste?

Terrible news: Last night, Katy Perry and John Mayer were photographed in a car leaving the Chateau Marmont together. AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE GET UP TO IN CARS, DO WE NOT? This can only mean one thing — Katy and Baptiste's dubious-at-best relationship must have gone south. For all of us who harbored not-so-secret hopes of Katy starring in Baptiste's next music video, or even dared to dream of an introduction between Katy and Choupette, this is a terrible tragedy. Also, Katy's hair looks strangely normal here, all straight and brown without a purple streak in sight. This is a dark day indeed.

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Kate Beckinsale Scaled Up

Kate Beckinsale wore a reptilian gown from Armani Privé's spring 2012 collection to the Total Recall L.A. premiere yesterday. She accessorized with Brian Atwood pumps and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Do you like this look? Or would you prefer not to see reptiles on the red carpet?

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This David Beckham Ad Is a Real Cliffhanger!

As part of continued promotions for David Beckham's line of bodywear for H&M, the company projected huge campaign images of the footballer in his undies onto the White Cliffs of Dover last night. Sure, why not?

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Discounts at James Coviello; Up to 70 Percent Off at DwellStudio

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STARTING TOMORROW

• Designer samples and some pieces from collection archives start at $50 at the James Coviello sample sale. Apparel, hats, jewelry, and accessories are up to 80 percent off. 70 Orchard St., nr. Grand St., (212-695-0842); M-Sa (11-7), Su (12-6). Through 8/12.

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A Purple Wig, Sequins, and a Yin-Yang-Patterned Manicure: It Could Only Be Katy Perrys New Elle Cover

Katy Perry booked Elle magazine's September cover — and it's all candy-colored, true to form. But, shockingly, in the interview accompanying her cover, Perry tells the magazine she "can't be the candy queen forever." This can only mean she'll be squirting vegetable juice out of a special bra made from asparagus in her next video, because what's a girl to do without her signature gimmick?

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John Galliano Is Reportedly Moving to L.A.

A kilt-clad John Galliano was reportedly seen dining at Sunset Tower's Tower Bar restaurant in West Hollywood with former LVMH executive Katherine Ross on July 21, and has since been looking for an apartment in the area. According to The Hollywood Reporter:

The next day, Galliano, with longtime Parisian partner Alexis Roche, visited L.A. friends, dropping the hint that Roche would like to style celebs, and that they're looking for an L.A. apartment, since the designer has finished his long stint in recovery.

Well, that could be a nice change for him! And everyone knows how well the blond-hair-and-beanie combo goes over out there.

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Jaime King Got It Twisted

Jaime King wore a dress from Giambattista Valli's pre-fall 2012 collection to the Lexus "Laws of Attraction" exhibition at the Metreon in San Francisco yesterday. She accessorized with matching wedges.

Do you like this look's retro feel? Or do you think it's too dowdy?

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See More Recent Royal Appearances at the London Olympics

The British Royal family continue to show their support for the London Olympics, popping up at events all over and getting tours of the athletes' village at the Olympic Park too. They weren't alone: Princess Charlene of Monaco cheered enthusiastically for South African swimmers at the Aquatics Center, and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands broke out her poncho to watch some events — because yes, it's England, so it's been raining. Royals, they keep dry just like us! Click through our newly updated slideshow to see all their latest appearances.

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Up to 75 Percent Off at Stone Fox Bride; Markdowns at Opening Ceremony

EVENTS

• Check out highlights from the Collection of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The two-part showcase includes a selection of masterpieces from over 50,000 garments and accessories since the 1950s. The Museum at FIT, 227 W. 27th St., at Seventh Ave.; (212-217-4558); Tu–F (12–8), Sa (10–5). Through 11/10.

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Rachel Weisz Becomes the Second Human to Wear New Dior Couture in Public

Marion Cotillard was the first person to wear a piece from Raf Simons's debut Dior collection in the wild, taking it for a spin on the red carpet barely two weeks after it was shown. For all we know, she might have had some other couture from the same collection all sewn up and ready for the rest of her Dark Knight press tour, but chances are we'll never get to see it now. Enter Rachel Weisz, who wore a black dress from the same collection to the premiere of The Bourne Legacy in New York last night, making her the second person in the world to do so. It has a high side-slit and a pocket, which is a handy touch. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how and when this collection will be sprinkled around to celebrities and magazines over the next few months. At least one of the garments will surely land a major cover.

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A Note on Nicki Minajs Feathered Shin Ornaments in Her New Pound the Alarm Video

Nicki Minaj released her new "Pound the Alarm" video today, and as our brethren over at Vulture pointed out, it features a fascinating and unfamiliar garment (in addition to her usual jeweled bra tops, bikini bottoms, nipple chains, fishnet tights, and the like): hot-pink feathery things affixed to the fronts of her shins, sort of like a below-the-knee boa. What a novelty! What are these even called, officially? Some have dubbed them "feathered leg warmers," but they could also be called "feathered shin guards" or "shinfeathers" or our personal favorite, "sheathers." In any case, they're fluttery and festive and very entertaining to watch while Nicki's dancing and stomping about. She might be onto something big here.

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