The Cut

1. Chic-o-Pedics: Twenty Comfortable Sandals
   
   Show anyone Christopher Kane's rubber-soled sandals, and you’re bound to receive a range of responses, from delight to confusion to contempt. But taking a noticeable departure from last summer's sky-high heels, Kane was not alone in his quest for comfort. Stella McCartney sent models down the runway in sporty shower ... More »

   
   

   

   
2. Sheikha Mozah Blue Us Away
   
   Sheikha Mozah of Qatar wore a silk Ralph & Russo dress with a beaded belt to a luncheon celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle today (yes, Kate Middleton was also in attendance). She accessorized with her signature turban and peep-toe shoes. What do you think of her monochromatic style? ... More »

   
   

   

   
3. Charlotte Casiraghi Models So Her Horses Can Go to Dubai
   
   French celebrity journalist Stéphane Bern told the New York Times: "[Charlotte] has absolutely no interest in being a model, she's much too intelligent for that ... But competing in horse competitions costs a lot of money. You have to transport your horses one day to Dubai, the next day to ... More »

   
   

   

   
4. Fashion People Discuss the Future of Africa
   
   Last night, a panel discussion at the Soho House called "Design Africa" drew a significant crowd, including Edun founder (and wife of Bono) Ali Hewson, Julie Gilhart, and Barneys's new senior fashion director Tomoko Ogura. The conversation came on the heels of Suzy Menkes’ International Herald Tribune article “Rebranding Africa” ... More »

   
   

   

   
5. Jane Lynch to Host FiFi Awards; Reed Krakoff Made $778 Perfume
   
   FRAGRANCE • Jane Lynch is hosting the Fragrance Foundation Awards on Monday night, but she doesn't plan to launch her own celebrity scent anytime soon: “I probably wouldn’t do anything like that, but I love that [category] ... I’m the first one who will pick up a scent and say, ... More »

   
   

   

   
6. Kate Moss Didn’t Make the Cut for Her Hometown’s Walk of Fame
   
   Among the people who could be represented by life-size portraits on a new walking and cycling route in Croydon are composer Samuel Coleridge Taylor ("born and died in Croydon"), comedian Ronnie Corbett of The Two Ronnies ("has lived in Croydon for many years"), and Dave Prowse, who played the body ... More »

   
   

   

   
7. Slideshow: The Week in Style Blogs
   
   Seeing as it's already the middle of May (now, when did that happen?), it's high time to ready your summer wardrobe. This means packing away all of the black in your closet and embracing bright colors. So, we scouted the style blogs for neon inspiration this week, like this vibrant ... More »

   
   

   

   
8. Matthew Williamson Is Happy It’s Friday
   
   The designer told The Wall Street Journal: "I look forward to Friday night as the first moment … to kind of slow down. What I've learned is that the simplest things are those things that give me the greatest pleasure at weekends — so very undramatic and noneventful, to be ... More »

   
   

   

   
9. Victoria Beckham Is Working on Opening Her Own Store
   
   The designer sat down with CNN's "Talk Asia" to discuss her brand's global expansion. She said, "What I do, really, is not just focused on the U.S. or England, there are lots of territories that are really big for me, and Asia's very exciting. And I'm just scratching the surface ... More »

   
   

   

   
10. Eva Longoria, Freida Pinto, Marion Cotillard, and More From the Second Day of Cannes
    
    Yesterday's Cannes red carpet was filled with many of the usual suspects, plus a few faces making their 2012 festival debuts. Freida Pinto picked a dress that was of two chartreuse minds, Beth Ditto went dramatic in a sequined corset, and Jane Fonda continued to defy reason, looking inexplicably great ... More »

    
    

    

    
11. This Weekend’s Events and Sales: Last Chance at Theory; Sandro Boutique Opening
    EVENTS • Sandro is celebrating the opening of its new boutique on Prince Street this Saturday with image-appraising performance artists the Bumbys. Customers will be able to stop by the store, enjoy a glass of champagne while browsing the new summer collection, and have the Bumbys assess their clothes. 8 ... More »

    
    

    

    
12. Jenna Lyons Thinks Iris Apfel Should Take Over Schiaparelli
    
    "She's so full of life, and she's got an incredible attitude," the J.Crew creative director said. "I don't think she'd want to, but I think she would be amazing." ... More »

    
    

    

    
13. Kate Middleton Was a Lady Who Lunched
    
    Kate Middleton wore a pink coatdress by Emilia Wickstead to a luncheon celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle today. She accessorized with beige pumps — and a glass of white wine. See her full look in our updated Kate Middleton Look Book. ... More »

    
    

    

    
14. T’s Ad Pages Drop; Coco Rocha Takes Over Target’s Tumblr
    
    • W's ad pages might be up, but T: The New York Times Style Magazine dropped ad pages in five of the year's first seven issues. [WWD] • Coco Rocha shot a video for Target's Tumblr called "The Making of a Cover Shot." She's currently one of the site's "guest ... More »

    
    

    

    
15. Slideshow: The CFDA Celebrates Designer Uma Wang
    
    On Wednesday night, the CFDA and W Hotels hosted drinks to celebrate Uma Wang. The Chinese designer founded her eponymous label in 2005, presented her first fashion show in the country two years later, and opened Shanghai Fashion Week in 2009. She'll be Stateside for the next six weeks as ... More »