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Katie Holmes Hits Home Depot; Kate Moss Goes Bargain-Shopping

Miu Miu’s face for spring, Katie Holmes, likes to shop at … Home Depot? “I’ve been to the Depot many times with other moms. I know how to push a cart. I’m not a wimpy girl.” [NYDN]

Diane Von Furstenberg was among celebs stopped by protesters at the Waverly Inn who were decrying the “appalling conditions” they claim to live in at the Jane Street Hotel, owned by two of the same owners as Waverly. [NYP]

• Even Kate Moss loves a good holiday bargain. The model was spotted scouting deals on toys at BHS department store in London. [Daily Mail]

• Attention, fashion stalkers: Anna Wintour is rumored to be heading to the Dominican Republic for the holidays. [Fashion Week Daily]

Tyra Banks hosted an entirely unemployed audience on her talk show this week and then attempted to boost their self-esteem by making them all wear T-shirts that read “unemployed.” That’s just adding insult to injury. [Jezebel]

Roberto Cavalli took time out from his fashion empire and nightclub building to spend two hours with children from the Little Sisters of the Assumption community center in East Harlem Wednesday night. He helped them make scarves and gave out briefcases of art supplies. Aw. [WWD]

Katie Holmes Hits Home Depot; Kate Moss Goes Bargain-Shopping