STOLEN: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2012

Marc Jacobs's spring/summer 2012 collection was stolen while being transferred from Paris. Yesterday, there was a scheduled press preview which had to be cancelled due to the unfortunate news.

Marc Jacobs emailed a press release that stated:

"Dear all, the Marc Jacobs PR team is sorry to inform you that our press day in Marc Jacobs store [in London] is cancelled, due to the theft of the spring/summer 2012 collections during its transfer from Paris."

The robbery took place on London's Mount Street, where thieves stole the entire 46-piece collection. It is believed that the thieves are counterfeiters and that the designs will soon be popular knockoffs.

Although the theft of a collection sounds rare, this is not the first time it has occurred. In 2007, Christoper Kane's entire spring/summer 2008 collection was stolen and, in 2009, Victoria Beckham reportedly had $552,000 worth of dresses stolen en route to Neiman Marcus New York.

Text Quinn McBee
Images Style Sight
Source CBS News 

Gaultier Brings Tattoos to the Runway

On the third day of Paris Fashion Week, tattoos were the theme of Jean Paul Gaultier's ready-to-wear spring/summer 2012 show. The fearless designer constructed a refreshing display of his creations in a more human setting, rather than the classic girls-staring-into-thin-air runway feel.

Gaultier's collection consisted of suit jackets, corsets, fitted dresses, flesh tones, and leather trench coats — all decorated with traditionally authentic tattoos. The designer's well-known ultra wide-leg pants and sailor-striped tops were also noted throughout the show, along with full-length Bohemian skirts.

With embellished earrings and brightly colored accessories, Gaultier succeeded in combining a punk rock, edgy rebellion with the essence of femininity. He designed a similar show back in 1992, but it was seen as having gone too far. Gaultier commented to AFP that, nowadays, tattoos are almost classic, as "everyone has a tattoo and at least one piercing." Who can disagree with that statement?

Text Brittney Schering
Image courtesy of CBS News

Runway Relief: Killing Breast Cancer One Step At A Time

The Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week in New York City will not just be on-trend, it will be helping find a cure for breast cancer. For the second consecutive year Nine West has teamed up with some of the elite models to wear the specially designed boot that will monitor their steps, from castings to fittings, all the way up till they walk the runway.

These boots, equipped with The Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker, will count the models steps and for ever mile walked Nine West will donate $1 to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. But, the consumer can also help the cause with limited edition fashions from Nine West and Fruit of the Loom.

Starting August 1st, the limited edition boot will be available at Nine West stores and online for $199, and a limited edition messenger bags (signed by renowned photographer Nigel Barker, celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar, top fashion models and designers) will be available for $59. The Fruit of the Loom tank, designed by Leslie Fremar, will be available at Nine West stores for $25. All proceeds will go directly to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, and shoppers can also make a $1 donation at checkout from August 15th to October 31st.

To learn more about the cause, check out Ninewest.com. Columbia Records also created a compilation CD due out August 30th featuring John Legend and others.

Text Dalton Brasington