Hurricane Sandy

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Givenchy won't stage a Couture Week show for the press in January but still plans to see private clients. [WWD]
• Meanwhile, Tom Ford has publicly listed his next show on the London Fashion Week schedule for February. [Grazia]
• Some of the 24 contestants on The Face are already working models with big clients like Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Target, and Forever 21. [Oxygen]
• The CFDA has raised $1.7 million to benefit the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. All of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. [CFDA]
• Ecommerce success stories like Bonobos and Warby Parker are opening up physical stores in response to their customers' desire to try garments on before they buy them. [On the Runway]
• Elsewhere in retail, the iconic French store Galeries Lafayette is rumored to be interested in buying its equally iconic next-door neighbor, Printemps. [WWD]
• Roland Mouret will curate an exhibition of Norman Parkinson's photography for the Bath in Fashion festival this April. [Vogue UK]
• Political insiders say Anna Wintour is "open" to becoming the United States ambassador to France. [The Hollywood Reporter]
• DJ Kiss, who's spun records at parties for Diane von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang, is the latest musical talent to sign with Wilhelmina Models Artist Management. [Page Six]
• Who owns Saturday? After a few weeks of legal volleys, Kate Spade has asked a New York court to declare that its new label Kate Spade Saturday does not infringe on the trademark of the menswear line Saturdays Surf NYC. [WWD]
• Jason Wu says his new line Miss Wu is for a girl who's a "little more worn in, a little grittier, her hair is a little messier, her makeup might be from the night before." [Fashionista]

Photo courtesy of Givenchy.

Hurricane Sandy certainly left many East Coasters facing difficult financial situations. LearnVest shares the lessons that two people learned about money from the hurricane.

We apologize for forgetting to put "giant hurricane at high tide with storm surge" in our list of reasons you need an emergency fund. Our bad.

This week, as Sandy hit the East Coast hard, hundreds of thousands of people learned firsthand what it's like to live through a natural disaster, financially and emotionally. We sincerely hope that, like us at the LearnVest office, you emerged from the storm unscathed.

But with inclement weather seemingly on the rise — and politicians strangely mum about climate change — we not only walk you through the three steps you need to take to prepare before disaster strikes, we've got true tales from two survivors who relate the most poignant money lesson Sandy taught them.

Read and learn . . .

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• What does the industry want from President Obama's second term? "The first priority is getting the economy up and running and strong," says designer Nanette Lepore. A group of nearly 40 designers, retailers, and other fashion professionals — including Elie Tahari, Tommy Hilfiger, and Norma Kamali — generally agree. [WWD]
  

• Uniqlo and Theory collaborated on a line of down outerwear for men, women, and children called T Down. The vests (seen below) and jackets will range from $99 to $149 and will arrive in Uniqlo and Theory stores on Nov. 15. [Style.com]
  

• Alessandra Ambrosio's 4-year-old daughter, Anja, has already made her modeling debut. Both mother and daughter star in London Fog's Fall 2012 campaign. [Vogue UK]
  

• Isaac Mizrahi has landed a recurring role playing himself on Showtime's The Big C. [The Hollywood Reporter]
  

• Add Calvin Klein to the list of New Yorkers whose home is uninhabitable thanks to Hurricane Sandy. [Page Six]
  

• We weren't the only ones who found the Native American-inspired costume Karlie Kloss wore during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show controversial. [Jezebel]

Top: First Lady Michelle Obama and President Obama celebrate his reelection in Chicago. Bottom: A vest from the T Down collaboration, courtesy of Uniqlo.

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• M.I.A. spilled the beans that she's working with Versace during a talk at New York's MoMA PS1, but she didn't specify exactly how she's working with the brand. [Fashionista]
  

• Narciso Rodriguez's hotly anticipated collection for Kohl's DesignNation concept is shoppable a whole day early. Customers were told to expect the line on Nov. 7. [SheFinds]
  

• Nicola Formichetti has announced that Vogue's international men's editions will all be rebranded as GQ Style — meaning the Fall 2012 issue of Vogue Hommes Japan is the last. [Nicola Formichetti]
  

• Say it ain't so: new restrictions the European Union has proposed on a list of 100 allergens commonly found in perfumes could alter some of the world's most iconic fragrances, including Chanel No. 5, Miss Dior, Guerlain's Shalimar, and Thierry Mugler's Angel. "It would be the end of beautiful perfumes if we could not use these ingredients," said Chanel chairwoman Francoise Montenay. [The Daily Telegraph]
  

• A number of people who walked past the line for the Alexander Wang sample sale in New York this morning asked shoppers if they were waiting to vote. A reporter in the line called the experience "kind of embarrassing." [Racked]
  

• Ralph Lauren has pledged $2 million to the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. "We want to support the selfless work of so many agencies, professionals and volunteers and hope that these donations will make it easier for our cities to rebuild and recover," Lauren said. [Vogue UK]

Those stories and more in our daily news roundup.

• Erin Heatherton and Leonardo DiCaprio have called it quits. "There's no bad blood," the source said. "They still care about each other a lot." In the 10 months they were together, the duo weren't photographed together much, but they did vacation in Australia late last year. [Us Weekly]
  

• French actor Gaspard Ulliel has been cast as Yves Saint Laurent in a biopic that will be directed by Bertrand Bonello. The yet-to-be-named film apparently does not have Pierre Bergé's approval, but another YSL film about Bergé's relationship with Saint Laurent, directed by Jalil Lespert, does. [Vogue UK]
  

• Karl Lagerfeld will release a line of watches, priced between $150 and $595, on Feb. 28. [Design Scene]
  

• Producers for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which is being held in a National Guard building in New York this Wednesday, helped the Guard respond to Hurricane Sandy by letting the guardsmen use their generators and rented space and even setting up an Internet connection. [Fashionista]
  

• British label Ossie Clark is set for a comeback. It's been renamed Ossie Clark London, and its first new collection — with pieces priced between $80 and $300 — will appear in 45 Debenhams stores across the UK starting in February 2013. [Vogue UK]
  

• Amazon is setting up a 40,000-square-foot fashion studio in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, where it will shoot clothing for its main website as well as for online retailers Shopbop and MyHabit, which it also owns. [Racked]

While the superstorm Sandy may have passed, its effects on the hardest-hit areas of New York and New Jersey won't be going away anytime soon. In the wake of such a massive calamity, it's hard enough for us to make sense of it all as adults, let alone try to explain what happened to our kids. If you're fortunate enough to be counting your blessings this week, get the whole family on board to spread a little love by volunteering or making a donation to those who are struggling. Here, some of our suggestions for how you can help to pick up the pieces:

If You're in the New York/New Jersey Area

• Let It Be Known That You're Ready to Help: Mayor Bloomberg has asked anyone who wants to volunteer to email nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov with your name, email address, and borough.
• Give New Kids Clothes: Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) is collecting new kids and baby clothes, toys, and other products.
• Give Gently Used Baby Gear: Baby Buggy is accepting gently used (less than three years old) baby gear at its NYC headquarters: 306 W. 37th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues, 8th Floor). Call 212-736-1777 first to schedule your delivery.

Keep reading to learn more ways to give back to the victims of Hurricane Sandy — both from NYC and from afar — and see our tips for talking to your kids about the storm.

While East Coast residents start the task of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, there are ways to support those affected by the storm from any of your tech devices. Whether it's via text or social network, read on for how to give monetary donations to the disaster relief organizations working with Sandy victims.

• iTunes — From your iTunes account homepage, select the American Red Cross button to get the option to donate $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or $200 to the organization. Apple does not take any portion of the proceeds from each donation.
• Facebook — Just this week, the social network unveiled the option to give charitable contributions as Facebook Gifts. Donations can be made to one of 11 nonprofit organizations including the American Red Cross.
• Text — Many organizations accept monetary donations made via text message, which are then applied to a user's wireless bill. Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the Red Cross relief efforts. Give $10 to the Salvation Army by texting the word STORM to 80888 and confirming the donation with a response text of "Yes."
• Online Fundraising — Know of a specific person or family in need after the storm? Start an online fundraiser on Crowdtilt, which, along with its payment processors, is waiving normal 2.5 percent fees if campaigns are created using the promo "sandyrecovery."

Although people have headed back to work now that Hurricane Sandy has blown over, there are some who are still working from home because their offices are closed or for other reasons. If you ever find yourself working during a power outage, here are some handy tips to keep in mind:

• Find an alternative power source. Always be prepared for any emergencies by investing in an alternative power source — like a power pack or solar charger. Make sure you have extra batteries on hand in your home for gadgets like your phone or flashlight. And if possible, try to look for places outside your home that will let you charge your electronics so you won't be drying out your power sources.
• Limit your usage. Prioritize what's important. Use your gadgets conservatively since you don't have a reliable power source.
• Communicate with your office mates. Keep your colleagues and boss updated on your situation, and let them know if you will be inaccessible or if you will be available only intermittently. If you are unable to work, notify them as soon as you are able. Keep an open line of communication so they aren't left wondering what you're up to.
• Stay comfortable. Above all else, it's important to be comfortable to be able to concentrate on your work. Stay nourished and hydrated with items you've packed in your emergency kit — nonperishable food items and at least one gallon of water a day. Keep warm by properly insulating your room and layering your clothes, and consider investing in a propane heater (but be cautious when using one!). Keep cool in a heat wave by making sure you're drinking enough water, taking cool showers, and more.
• Get out of the house. If your home situation is unbearable, find another location to work from, such as a friend's house or a public space that may have better heating or cooling.
• Keyboard your tablet. Use your tablet with a keyboard instead of a laptop. The battery life of a tablet is longer, so you can save your batteries for other uses.
• Seek out pay phones. Go old school and look for the pay phone that's closest to you. Try to rely on them for calls (if it's convenient) so that you're not burning through your phone's batteries.
• Find other ways to go online. If the Internet's down, you might be lucky enough to access it through your phone if you've signed up for a tethering plan with your carrier. However, that extra feature can be pricey and cost anywhere from $20 to $30 a month. If you really need to access the Internet, there are often public spaces you can go to access free WiFi at libraries or establishments such as Starbucks and Whole Foods.