Anna Likes Men

Fashion dictate Anna Wintour is paying her first ever visit to Men's Fashion Week in Milan in support of her magazine Men's Vogue. "It’s much smaller in scale, which makes it very charming. It’s easier to see people and just to get around" Ms. Wintour said of the event , "I liked all the pajama dressing, courtesy of Julian Schnabel. I previewed Zegna today and there were some really chic, lightweight suits. I liked all the colors, especially the blues at Gucci. Overall, the tailoring is exquisite as is the quality of the fabrics."

Model Mourning

A 20 year-old model jumped to her death in Manhattan in an apparent suicide yesterday. NY Post reports:

"Ruslana Korshunova, 20, whose face has graced the cover of French Elle and Russian Vogue, apparently jumped from her ninth-floor apartment in her Water Street building in the Financial District just before 2:30 p.m. 'I heard what sounded like a gunshot or a bomb or an explosion,' said a stunned Con Ed worker talking to a cop nearby [...] Cops said there were no signs of a struggle in the one-bedroom apartment, where she lived for only two months. And the balcony from which she plunged had construction netting around it that appeared to have been deliberately ripped."

Known as 'The Russian Rapunzel' for her long, flowing chestnut locks, worked with the elite modeling agency IMG, (which boasts top models Heidi Klum and Kate Moss) and had been featured in ads for Marc Jacobs, DKNY, Vera Wang and Christian Dior.

"Jagger Dagger" $250,000 Ice Pick

Jade Jagger and Belvedere Vodka collaborated in creating a limited-edition ice pick out of 18k white gold, 12 carats of diamonds, 42 sapphires, and lapis. The $250,000 version of the "Jagger Dagger" is available at Harrod’s in London however less pricey ones are being used at bars around the world, including trendy 1Oak in New York City.

Commes des Garcons Olympic Swim Suit

Speedo unveiled their red, white and blue performance swim suit designed specially for the Olympic Games in Beijing. Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons said of her creation "I was interested in expressing the energy and the power that comes from the spirit, embodied in the meaning of the calligraphy, together with the will to win for one's country, symbolized by the iconic flag of the U.S.A.,". The suit will be available to all members of Team USA and individually made for each swimmer's fit needs.

Armani Pens

A collection of limited edition Giorgio Armani pens have been added to the Armani accessories repertoire.

"A handwritten note is today more than ever a sign of etiquette, elegance and sophistication," the designer said. "To carry an iconic pen is therefore a symbol of character and style."

The first 199 piece series entitled the Regal Collection will be available starting this month, to be sold individually or in special edition sets featuring ink, envelopes, Armani letterhead, and a handcrafted black lacquered box ($2,922.00). The sets are perfect to write letters home when you are staying in his new Armani residence apartments in Rome, Milan, or Dubai.

DvF + H. Stern Watch Collaboration

Diane von Furstenberg and H.Stern have collaborated to create some stunning new watches. Named the Sutra Collection, this 9 piece collection is inspired by organic crystal shapes, described by H. Stern’s Creative Director Roberto Stern as “bold, jewel like, glamorous, and sexy”. Innovation meets chic design when some of the diamond studded faces are attached to interchangeable gold chain, satin, or ostrich bands making each watch a little more personal.

Skineez Skinny Claims

Skineez Skincare-wear is a new line of moisturizing/slimming "shapewear" debuting at Macy's. The $68 Skineez are made of fabric that contains microcapsules of caffeine, retinol, and other ingredients that supposedly moisturize the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite. After 8 to 10 washings, the garment comes with a spray you can use to add the microcapsules back.

Gossip Girl Grandmother

Super socialite Tinsley Mortimer was seen dressed on the set of Gossip Girl in the Hamptons this past week. We all know the show's actors are in their early 20's, but acting like a high-schooler when you're actually in your 30's should just be called denial. And what of her acting potential? An insider noted to Page 6: “A Tinsley reality show was shot by MTV. But they couldn’t use any of it. It’s collecting dust. She looked good but she just got dressed and went to parties every day and didn’t have anything interesting to say. It was incredibly boring. The project is dead.” Nice try Tinz, but it looks like someone needs a lesson in aging gracefully. XOXO, Gossip Girl.

Janet Jackson's Undergarments

Singer/songwriter/actress/dancer/record producer can now add designer to her long list of careers. Janet Jackson is to launch her own lingerie line before the end of the year. “I’m working on it,” is all she had to say at the Versace men’s wear show last week.