Conde Nast is cleaning house. After unloading Lucky Magazine and Fairchild, the company is said to be laying off 70-80 employees mostly in ad sales. According to reports, the sales people are mostly in print as the company shifts focus to digital sales. (Racked)
- Halle Berry has teamed up with fashion designer Michael Kors on his “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign to end world hunger. Berry traveled to Nicaragua for the cause and Kors designed watches as well as a tee to support. “When Michael asked me to join him in this campaign to Watch Hunger Stop, it felt like the right thing to do. It’s a cause I care about and I felt I could make a difference,” she said. (The Holywood Reporter)
- According to reports, John Galliano hasn’t wasted any time getting to work at Maison Martin Margiela. Though there’s no word on whether he’s started working in the ateliers yet, he has been assembling his team. The designer has pulled long time collaborators from his time at Dior to work with him in his new post. (Vogue UK)
- If you’re an Apple fanatic, come Monday, even your wallet will be getting a makeover. The tech giant will launch their Apple Pay program will allow you to pay at select retailers via phone (and eventually the Apple Watch) on Monday. Of the retailers, Sephora, American Outfitters, Bloomingdales and Abercrombie are included. (Fashionista)
- Nars cosmetics has tapped Tilda “The Goddess” Swinton as their newest face. The 50-something actress was chosen because of the roles she’s played in various movies. Swinton will be shot by Francois Nars himself for the campaign. (WWD)
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