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James McArthur Leaves Gucci for Anya Hindmarch; Oprah to Interview Ralph Lauren
• Oprah Winfrey will interview Ralph Lauren on her show on Wednesday, the designer’s first TV interview in over twenty years. [WWD]
• Handbag designer Anya Hindmarch is stepping down as CEO of her label to be replaced by Gucci Group’s James McArthur. (She remains chairman and creative director.) [WWD]
• Karl Lagerfeld will stage an exhibition of his photography at the amfAR gala in Cannes this year, co-curated by Carine Roitfeld. [Vogue UK]
• Jason Wu has relaunched his website, and is now also on Twitter. His username is "MissWu_NY." [WWD]
• This is a video of Anna Dello Russo dancing. A career in electro-pop music is clearly forthcoming. [Bryanboy]
• Gilt Groupe will hold a Lady Gaga-themed two day sale, which will include pieces from Gaga’s music videos, clothing inspired by the singer, and concert tickets. [Hollywood Life]
• After protests by animal rights activists, Fendi has been forced to remove fur pieces from its fall collection before showing it in Seoul. [HuffPo]
• Business has increased at Void of Course, the British fashion label behind the penis-heeled shoes Lady Gaga wore on American Idol last week. [WWD]
• Shenae Grimes will be an intern/blogger for Teen Vogue. [Celebuzz]
• Here are six finalists competing for three spots at NYFW in a competition sponsored by Harlem’s Fashion Row. [NYDN]
•Naomi Preizler is on the cover of the first issue of Argentinian Harper’s Bazaar. [Fashion Gone Rogue]
•The current Miss Wisconsin has been forced to resign from the upcoming Miss USA pageant after being charged with identity theft. [NYDN]