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Get Ready for Cyber Monday; Black Friday Was Less Dismal Than Last Year’s

• Today is the online continuation of Black Friday sales known as Cyber Monday. A national survey predicts 100 million Americans will shop online today. [NYDN]

• Speaking of Black Friday, about 195 million Americans shopped over the weekend. That’s 23 million more than last year, but shoppers each spent about $30 less. All in all, it’s better than last year. [NYDN]

• Pierre Cardin, 87, was reportedly hospitalized yesterday after suffering a vasovagal episode, a condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure and slow pulse. [Sassybella]

Paul & Joe is launching a limited-edition collection for TheOutnet.com, which will go on sale tomorrow. [StyleList]

Victoria Beckham is relaunching her denim line this spring under the new name Victoria Beckham Denim, instead of dVb. [Racked]

Jonathan Saunders will show in London again for the fall 2010 season. He moved his show there for spring 2010 after showing in New York for two years. [My Fashion Life]

Dolce & Gabbana’s new watch commercial includes a threesome scene. [Grazia UK]

• Anna Wintour is helping her daughter Bee Shaffer apartment hunt in Soho. [Page Six/NYP]

Get Ready for Cyber Monday; Black Friday Was Less Dismal Than Last Year’s