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Brooke Shields Speaks on Head-Butt Saga; Kate Moss Is Beth Ditto’s Mentor

Brooke Shields has issued a statement with regard to her involvement in Kiefer Sutherland’s alleged head-butting of Proenza Schouler designer Jack McCollough at a Met-gala after-party: “While at [the after-party at SubMercer], Brooke was bumped into by Jack McCollough, and Kiefer Sutherland became concerned. Kiefer has always been a gentleman in her company.” Another source says McCollough “may have shoved Kiefer first.” [NYDN]

Giles Deacon’s new distribution deal is expected to quadruple sales for his label. Pac-Man helmets for all! [WWD]

• J.Crew’s new men’s store opens in Soho today. Located between Topshop and Madewell on Broadway, it’s supposed to be fancier than normal J. Crew stores and carry vintage. [WWD]

• Thieves broke into Harvey Nichols in London yesterday and made off with several hundred thousand pounds’ worth of Garrard jewels. [British Vogue]

Kate Moss is Beth Ditto’s fashion-design mentor. Kate apparently gave Beth lots of advice on her capsule collection for Evans. [Mirror UK]

Brooke Shields Speaks on Head-Butt Saga; Kate Moss Is Beth Ditto’s Mentor