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Victoria Beckham to Snatch Up Audrey Hepburn Items, Cast Blake Lively

Victoria Beckham is expected to buy items at an auction featuring the old fashions of Audrey Hepburn, as she received an early catalogue of what will be sold at the event. [Independent UK]

• In more Posh news, she reportedly signed Blake Lively to be the face of her new collection. [Sassybella]

• Barneys New York sales rose 7 percent in October, after being down 9 percent in September. Karl Hermanns, executive vice-president of merchandise planning, marketing, e-commerce, and operations, says he thinks customers are tired of not spending, that they have “frugal fatigue.” [WWD]

• The after-party for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be at M2. [Page Six/NYP]

• Standard Hotel owner Andre Balazs stars in the campaign for Brioni alongside Angela Lindvall. [Page Six/NYP]

• Stephanie Pratt pleaded not guilty to her DUI charge on Friday and plans to enroll in a 30-day rehab program. [NYDN]

• The House of Fraser is reportedly trying to revive Biba for fall 2010. [Sassybella]

• Saks Fifth Avenue’s longest-serving employee retired at the Chicago location after 53 years of service. [WWD]

Victoria Beckham to Snatch Up Audrey Hepburn Items, Cast Blake Lively