Socialite Maggie Betts hoped that there would be a secret photo shoot with a wind machine at the CFDA awards dinner last night and there totally was! [FWD]
Former Project Runway contestant Christian Siriano was asked to make a guest appearance on Gossip Girl, but he’s still considering. [E! via The Cut]
British design couple Mary Eley and Wakako Kishimoto have departed as the design duo behind Cacharel, citing creative differences and brand vision as the reason. [WWD]
Some positive luxury retail news: Burberry (BURBY) announced a 20 percent increase in revenue in the six months leading up to September 30. [Vogue UK]
A Yves Saint Laurent retrospective exhibit is in the works by Mr. Laurent’s lifelong business–and at one time, romantic–partner, Pierre Berge. Planned for the year 2010 at the Petit Palais, it will include about 300 pieces of sketches, accessories, and designs. [WWD]
