Your Morning Fashion and Beauty Report: The Beckhams welcome baby Harper
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David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles on Sunday. The newborn, named Harper Seven, is the first daughter in a family that includes three big brothers. She already inspired her fashion-designer mother to create a collection of ‘girly-girl’ dresses while pregnant. Word is that Christian Louboutin is sending over a pair of custom red-soled booties. We think this will be one of the most fashionable baby girls ever. [Telegraph]
And why, you may ask, the middle name ‘Seven’? Not a firm answer on that one, but there are theories: it was her soccer-star dad’s jersey number when he played for Manchester United and for the English National Team. And it’s considered a lucky number. [People]
Camilla Al Fayed, the daughter of ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, has bought a controlling share in one of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s favorite labels, Issa. Catherine wore a blue dress by Issa designer Daniella Helayel for her first engagement photo, and a couple of Issa frocks on her Canada/U.S. visit. Camilla Al Fayed’s 51% stake will provide funds to help Issa grow. [Telegraph]
Kate Spade is teaming with Current/Elliott designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott for a capsule collection of street-style handbags. Prices in the Westward by Emily and Merritt for Kate Spade collection will range from $245 to $1,295, and the bags will go on sale in August. [FabSugar]
Socialite Cornelia Guest, a committed vegan, is debuting a line of vegan handbags. [WWD] (Subscription required.)
PopSugar L.A. got a peek inside the hidden VIP room at the new What Goes Around Comes Around boutique on LaBrea in Los Angeles. The room is reserved for celebrity clients, costume designers and stylists who want a more private shopping experience. Inside there’s ‘a treasure trove of amazing vintage pieces, everything from Chanel to YSL to more theatrical pieces and glitzy eveningwear,’ said writer Melody Nazarian. [PopSugar L.A.]
Lingerie purveyor Frederick’s of Hollywood plans to open its first flagship in Abu Dhabi this month. [WWD] (Subscription required.)
Victoria’s Secret angel Candice Swanepoel looks downright devilish vamping in the new fall ad campaign for Tom Ford women’s wear, shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The ads were shot outdoors in London, in a spot overlooking the Thames River, and will be seen in the September issues of fashion magazines. [WWD]
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