Quickies: Marc and Lorenzo's Wedding, Karl Shoots Lily Allen, +

Marc and Lorenzo are finalizing their nuptials. The ceremony will likely take place in June in Provincetown, MA and the party not until December in St. Barts. [Cityfile] 

Contrary to speculation, Jesus Luz will not appear alongside Madonna in her new Louis Vuitton ad. But, he is their friend... [The Cut] 

What's with Karl Lagerfeld and his obsession with quirky female artists? First Beth Ditto and now he's tapped Lily Allen to star in the new Chanel handbag ad campaign. [WWD]

A day in the life of Steven Alan. Factoid: he can't sketch. His cats look like goats. [Fashionista] 

Alber Elbaz, always good for a soundbite: "I don’t have children. I’m always pregnant, but I never had kids. Obviously I’ve never been through labor, but I think that having a collection is the closest thing to it." [Fashionologie] 

Michael Kors wants Spanx for men. It could do a few bodies good. [The Cut] 

Quickies: Peter Som capsule collection? Stefano Pilati for YSL and more

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Peter Som (pictured) hinted interest in an H&M or Target line. We just hope he doesn't overlook the boys. [The Cut]

Stafano Pilati will launch his first unisex collection for YSL next month. It includes a men's and women's line and the suits were inspired by the iconic Le Smoking look St. Laurent introduced in the 60s. Two Times of London reporters got to try the goods on. And we hate them [Time UK]

First Steven Alan, and now Opening Ceremony for Uniqlo? So says the rumor mill...[Refinery 29]

In other London news, citizens who overdress their pets could face legal action. We're all for a cute jumper or raincoat on our four-pawed-pal, but when it comes to dresses and pearls, we're glad someone is laying down some sort of law. [Racked]

Apparently certain colleges have "Chuck Bass Fridays." Says show stylist Eric Daman: "Bass goes beyond my personal style, I wish I had the money and youth to carry off his looks. It’s just un rêve [a dream] to dress a womanizing straight boy in such dandy apparel. I’ve read blogs from different colleges that actually have Chuck Bass Fridays. There is a whole movement behind him and his wardrobe which is sooo gratifying because, lets face it, men really should dress better. There is no one favorite look, I just try to keep him up to par each episode, which is no easy task." So, otherwise slovenly frat boys dapper themselves up to emulate the Gossip Girl bad boy? No more polo shirts, popped collars and baggy jeans? Gossip Girl really is a Godsend! [A Shaded View]

The Guardian presents us with a list of celebrity hair do's and don'ts. Among the perps: Donald Trump, Axl Rose and Jon Bon Jovi. Nothing shocking there. [The Guardian]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Quickies: Brad Pitt gets told how it is, Ferruccio Pazzoni leaves Valentino, and more

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Brad Pitt got served. It's being reported that some drunk lady told him he looked "as ugly as a dog" in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She also said: "You should definitely shave that goatee because it looks just horrible." Thank you, some drunk lady. [Jezebel]

Ferruccio Pazzoni has left his position as menswear designer at Valentino. With this exit coming soon after womenswear designer Alessandra Facchinetti's speedy firing last fall, heads seem be rolling. [Reuters]

In men's fashion show news: Savile Row's Kilgour will not show in Paris, but instead hold appointments at their private London showroom. John Paul Gaultier is said to be launching a children's collections, and it could debut as early as Paris Fashion Week with little tykes walking his new looks down the runway during his men's show. [WWD]

Over at the Guardian, Hadley Freeman is calling for an end to bad men's hair. Lead the mob, honey. We'll be there with our torches and pitchforks. [Guardian]

Is Steven Alan launching a callabo-line with Uniqlo? He may have let it slip in an interview with The Informer. Loose lips sink ships, Steven. [The Cut] via [Racked] via [TFI]

If you love Rachel Zoe, you say "I DIE" or "Bananas," like, 20 times a day. Well now you can simply where it on a shirt and save us all the redundancy. [The Cut]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Quickies: Hedi Slimane shoots Prada, hot Brazilian models and more

Hedi Slimane shot Prada's new men's ad campaign. It features brothers Louis and Claude Simonon (pictured), sons of Paul and Tricia Simonon, the bass player and manager of Punk band The Clash. Slimane world domination continues. [WWD]

Madonna is appearing in an upcoming issues of W -- with insanely hot Brazilian models. Madonna better watch her back because she could be in for a serious upstaging. [Made in Brazil]

Samsonite is partnering with Thom Browne for a capsule luggage line. Browne hopped on board after expressing interest in using 19060s Samsonite luggage in his upcoming presentation at Pitt Uomo in Florence. [WWD]

Bespoke suiting is getting a face-lift. Many tailors are taking cues from contemporary fashion and finishing suits in a slimmer, more contemporary fashion to keep up with changing styles. [WWD]

After the success of the YSL sale, Housing Works is staging another blow out re-sale of Steven Alan. The label donated more than 1,000 pieces to the do-gooder second-hand shop. Tis the season, gang. [Housing Works]

The New York Times claims purple is the new pink. Not if we have anything to say about it. [NYT]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Thou Shalt Covet: Steven Alan felt shirt

Photo by Mat Szwajkos, courtesy of Steven Alan

Believe it or not, you can be fashionable and comfortable at the same time. And, believe it even more or not, gays relish the opportunity to do so. (Looking that good can get exhausting).

Thankfully there's Steven Alan and the label's ever increasing surplus of great looking shirts that are versatile enough to wear with a suit or sweats. Our recent favorite is the felt shirt set for an early Spring release in stores, meaning you should be ready to buy one by January. We love the colors, we love the slim but relaxed fit, we love the so-soft-it could-be-your-blanky fabric -- we just plain love it. Throw yours (or your boyfriend's) on and you're sure to love it too.

-- SETH PLATTNER

Quickies: Gap wants you to vote, Todd Palin's new wardrob and more

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Yesterday Gap unveiled their new "Vote For" campaign to inspire election participation. Giving 70 everyday people the chance to voice themselves, each participant created a "Vote for ____" t-shirt customized to express their personal election passions. You can personalize your own tee online, or buy a pre-designed one in stores for $15. [Market Watch]

As part of her $150,000 shopping spree, Sarah Palin spent 5K of it at NYC men's store Atelier. The store carries conceptual labels like Yohji Yamamoto, Raf Simons and Ann Demeulemeester, and, while not what we usually picture a conservative wearing, thank God someone is doing something about Todd Palin's (pictured) less-than-winning style. [Material Interest]

Steven Alan is designing both the men's and women's uniforms for the Gild Hall hotel in New York City. We're guessing the hotel is going to have a rather comfortable vibe. [WWD]

Open for Business: Earnest Sewn opens in L.A. (right next to Nobu, no less). Marc Jacobs now has not one, but two stores in Paris.

-- SETH PLATTNER

Quickies: Casting Chanel, Steven Alan, Pope & PETA, Wrangler ads, Barneys maps

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> Casting Chanel: Alessandro Nivola (above) has been confirmed to play a dashing Arthur "Boy" Capel to Audrey Tatou's Coco Chanel in the upcoming big screen biopic.

> Steven Alan opens in Brooklyn: For anyone in search of perfectly tailored basics, when price is no option.

> Will the Pope go naked rather than wear fur? The Italian Association for Defense of Animals and the Environment has launched an online petition appealing to Pope Benedict XVI, as an animal lover, to stop wearing robes trimmed with ermine.

> Artist Ryan McGinley's animalistic Wrangler ads: Banned in the US for appearing to glorify the murder and rape of young women, but still seen all over Europe (and online). Mission accomplished?

> The map to Barneys men's section: Some useful details to navigate the warehouse sale.