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Prada’s Advertising and Marketing VP Exits; See Tom Ford’s New Bird Models

• The executive vice-president, marketing and advertising, at Prada USA, Randy Kabat, is leaving the company July 9. [WWD]

• Nicholas Hoult gets attacked by crows in Tom Ford’s latest eyewear campaign. [Fashion Copious]

Marc Jacobs recently said he can’t work out because he needs shoulder surgery. A photo of him with his arm woefully in a sling came out on Twitter. [Fashionologie]

John Galliano was awarded the Legion of Honor at the Elysée Palace on Wednesday night. [WWD]

• Nike’s profits are up, thanks in part to the World Cup. [WWD]

Kate Moss collaborated with Topshop on a collection of eight new summer dresses. [Vogue UK]

Karen Elson’s crimson hair matches the backdrop in St. John’s latest ad campaign. [Design Scene]

• Victoria’s Secret plans to open its first U.K. store in 2012, on London’s “prestigious corner of New Bond Street and Brook Street.” [Catwalk Queen]

Salvatore Ferragamo is launching a line of iPad cases ranging from $290 to $390. [Fashion Indie]

Perry Ellis is canceling his licensing agreement with Westport Corp. to produce men’s accessories and leather goods. [WWD]

Prada’s Advertising and Marketing VP Exits; See Tom Ford’s New Bird Models