Gen Art Struggles; Rihanna’s Court Attire Shamelessly Flaunted
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• Gen Art, the company known for discovering emerging talent, is hosting a benefit to raise money for itself. Struggling in the recession, a third of the staff has already been laid off. Gen Art alumni include Zac Posen, Rodarte, and Vena Cava. [WWD]
• Shameless public-relations people sent out a press release to flaunt the labels Rihanna wore to face Chris Brown in court yesterday. [Gawker]
• The fall 2009 Dolce & Gabbana and D&G campaigns are out. Steven Klein shot the Dolce & Gabbana ads, starring Mariacarla Boscono, Edita Vilkeviciute, and Heidi Mount, while Mario Testino shot the D&G campaigns, starring Katie Fogarty, Sara Blomqvist, Stephanie Rad, Hanna Rundlof, and Ragnhild Jevne. [Fashionologie]
• Hilary Rhoda has been linked to quarterback Mark Sanchez, but she was recently spotted doing shots with Sean Avery. [NYP]
• Olivia Palermo signed with Wilhelmina model agency. [NYP]
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