FashionEtc.com January 18th, 2026

Plus, Claridge's recruits Alber Elbaz for Christmas, The Situation sues Abercrombie & Fitch, and Costello Tagliapietra plots a second line.

It’s no secret that stars-turned-designers face more than a little scrutiny from fashion insiders. Sometimes, the criticism is, er, warranted (remember Heidi Montag’s Heidiwood?) and, other times, the transition is seamless.

The über-hot designer’s latest collection has reportedly been stolen while in transit from Paris to London.

The brand's latest envelope-pushing ads feature doctored images of world leaders and religious figures kissing, which is sure to get tongues wagging.