- Leave it to Vogue Italia to be the first use an epidemic (H1N1?) as a subject for a fashion editorial. [Refinery29]
- The Awl breaks down the price of a "homeless chic" mannequin at Bergdorf Goodman's men's section. The verdict? About $3,000. [The Awl]
- Reasons to hit up gay nightclubs more often: Apparently Fergie, Kylie Minogue, Marc Jacobs, and Lorenzo Martone all hit Club 57 on Halloween. [WWD]
- Cosmetics label Bliss just sold for a reported $100 million. No word yet on how this may change our monthly wax-and-manicure routines at Bliss spas here in the city. [StyleList]
- Time Inc. layoffs have begun in earnest, starting with Sports Illustrated. Rumor is the total number of layoffs will likely be between 400 adn 500 people. [New York Times]
- Tommy Hilfiger has tapped Milla Jovovich to design the next limited-edition Breast Health International bag for the label. [WWD]