Marc Jacobs and Anna Wintour (Photo credit: wwd.com by Steve Eichner)
New York — Marc Jacobs was honored with New York’s French Institute Alliance Française 2010 FIAF Trophée des Arts for his contributions to French fashion. He was introduced by Anna Wintour, who wore Jacobs and Chanel to the event. In his speech, Jacobs described his affinity to Paris, “It’s an ephemeral feeling, I feel happy and comfortable there. It’s the physical city, the lifestyle, the wine, the art.” [wwd.com]
Paris — “Gossip Girl” Blake Lively is the new face of Chanel. She will star in new ad campaigns for the luxury brand’s handbag collection. As if life wasn’t posh enough for the onscreen Manhattan socialite, Lively gets the gig of a lifetime, IN PARIS! She’s reportedly currently in the City of Lights shooting the new ads. [nymag.com]
Global — Emerging model on the scene this year, Georgia May Jagger, is the new face of Hudson Jeans. The offspring of famous rocker Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall talks modeling, photography, and her fave fashion designers. [fashionista.com]
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