• Matthew Williamson’s new meatpacking-district store is still under construction, but a door left carelessly ajar reveals “a dramatic, modern space with some vaguely psychedelic lighting effects.” [Shophound]
• As in New York, designers in London are turning to showroom presentations instead of more costly runway shows this season. [WWD]
• Kids’ hooded sweatshirts from Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers line have been recalled. They have a drawstring through the hood that is considered a strangulation hazard. [NYT]
• Apparently Matt Damon’s sister is a model and will walk in Alvin Valley’s runway show. Maybe we’ll see Matt in the front row! [NYP]
• Natalia Vodianova is designing a lingerie collection for Etam. She says it’s for “women who are not afraid, who like to play.” Kinky. [British Vogue]
• Nylon columnist and one-time PPQ designer Peaches Geldof is separating from her husband of six months, Max Drummey. Well, that is no way to head into Valentine’s Day. [Daily Mail]
