SCOOP DU JOUR: THE CLASS OF FW 11 and THE BIRTH OF A NEW MENSWEAR LABEL ?

Nyasha Matonhodze for Vuitton FW 11 by Meisel

Anais at Trump..Nyasha at Marilyn...Gertrude at IMG...Emily Baker at DNA ...Kristina S at Women...Hanaa at IMG, Kate King at Ford...Carola at One...mega-wanted girls logging piles of blue chip options right this minute. 5 of this group of 8 is speeding towards the Top 50 with the other 3 flashing "pending". The bookings of the past month truly reflect the fact that clients have been choosing girls who weren't "over-exposed" on the Fall 11 runways. Which makes the anticipation for the Prada (newbies mixed with a Top 50 force) and Balenciaga line-up all the more keen....And then there's the hiss about that certain designer rumored to be ascending to that high throne of luxury labels very soon. Rumors are rife that the deal would entail a menswear line under his own name complete with ultra-luxe production values and a stand-alone store. Well the men's market certainly does need the excitement!