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Kanye West and Amber Rose Buy His-and-Hers Hoodies; Carla Bruni Contacts PETA

• Kanye West and Amber Rose bought sunglasses and hoodies at the American Apparel store in Noho. The rapper even borrowed scissors from the store manager to cut the sleeves off for his girlfriend. [American Apparel]

• In other Kanye news: He was supposed to be Agyness Deyn’s date to the Glamour Fashion Awards in London last week, but canceled. She didn’t want to go alone, so she skipped it. [Mirror UK]

Diane Von Furstenberg invested $10 million in the new High Line park, and her enthusiasm has yet to flag: Her meatpacking-district store sells “Tracks Towels” for $75 each, proceeds from which go to further development of the High Line. [Racked]

Yves Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati’s New Vintage collection of 60 limited-edition pieces at Barneys almost all sold out after just a day on the sales floor. [WWD]

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy wrote a letter to PETA to tell them she doesn’t buy, own, or wear any fur or skin other than leather or skin of animals raised for feeding purposes, and would give it away if she did. [NYP]

• Sales of counterfeit goods thrive on the Internet. Fashion houses are in denial about the money this costs them. [Independent UK]

Kanye West and Amber Rose Buy His-and-Hers Hoodies; Carla Bruni Contacts PETA