• Aldo is collaborating with Julian Louie on shoe lines. Expect to see black leather styles with square heels in Hourani’s collection, and patchwork ikat wedges in Louie’s. [Style Bubble UK]

• Sears is teaming up with French Connection on a line of clothing called UK Style by French Connection, which will cost about 25 percent less than French Connection’s main line. [WWD]

• Photographer Inez van Lamsweerde wears a fake beard on the cover of The Gentlewoman’s second issue. [Geometric Sleep]

• GQ gave the Jersey Shore guys a makeover in “well-tailored gym clothes.” [Page Six/NYP]

• Karl news: His solo photography exhibition opens today at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris. [Elle]

• And in fascinating gossip: André Balazs spent Fashion’s Night Out looking for Angela Lindvall, and when he finally found her he complained, "I've been texting you all night!" [Page Six/NYP]

• Gucci is partnering with the Recording Academy to restore musical recordings by donating proceeds from the sale of special Grammy-themed products to the foundation. [WWD]