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?
SALES
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
