Fashion Scoop: Andre Leon Talley Leaves Zappos Couture, Hood By Air Heads To Pitti Uomo, and Preview Iggy Azalea’s Steve Madden Collaboration.

• Andre Leon Talley is out at Zappos Couture. While there’s no word on whether it was a mutual decision or a decision by one party, Talley has already hinted he has plans. “I needed this much-valued freedom to explore new and exciting opportunities, and I am glad to be in talks with an exciting new venture, for my life, which I hope to be able to expand upon very soon.” As always, watch this space. (WWD)
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• Though they are showing their Spring 2015 collection in a third iteration tonight, Hood By Air has already been announced as a guest designer at Pitti Uomo.  Running from January 13 to 16 in Italy, HBA will be joined by Marni’s menswear line as well as a performance by Tilda Swinton.  It looks like a pretty intriguing line-up. (The Daily)

• Do you remember Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring 2013 collection? Honestly, neither do we–and the designer knew that might happen. What you probably do remember though, is the fact that she put Google Glass on the runway.  In her recently released memoir, the designer says that PR trick saved the collection. Furstenberg delves into more business and even life advice in other parts of the book. (Fashionista)

• You’re going to have to wait until February to get your hands on the Iggy Azalea for Steve Madden collaboration, but you can feast your eyes right now.  The “New Classic” artist took to Instagram to reveal a free styles from the line-up. While there will be 15 styles in total, the one that she debuted (in two colorways) features a chunky heel and lug sole. What say ye: hot or hmm? (MTV Style)

• Ready to cozy up with some menswear heavyweights? GQ magazine is offering the opportunity to attend their Men of the Year Party through an online auction with proceeds going to various causes.  Winning bidders will get two tickets to the party at Chateau Marmont in LA, one Gucci Made to Measure suit, one one-hour private workshop with Vernon Davis and either a signed 49ers helmet or a signed Vernon Davis 49s jersey.  Check out the auction on ifOnly.