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David Lynch Might Be Directing the Next Dior Handbag Short; Sam Haskins Dies

• Filmmaker David Lynch has reportedly been hired to direct the latest Lady Dior mini-movie for the brand’s ongoing ad campaign, starring Marion Cotillard. [WWD]

• Fashion photographer Sam Haskins committed suicide last week, at the age of 83. He released Fashion Etcetera, a retrospective of his work and collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger, earlier this year. [WWD]

• When Kate Moss coveted the onyx, black diamond, gold, and silver bracelet worn by Ann Dexter-Jones at a London wedding, Philip Green bought it off her wrist on the spot. [NYP]

Proenza Schouler has launched its first e-commerce store at ProenzaSchouler.com. [Vogue UK]

• A young trio of Swedes is launching the first line of jeans made in North Korea today, called Noko Jeans. [Independent UK]

David Lynch Might Be Directing the Next Dior Handbag Short; Sam Haskins Dies