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Louis Vuitton’s Latest Ad Campaign; Alexa Chung’s Last-Minute Madewell Addition

• Steven Meisel reportedly shot Kristen McMenamy, Freja Beha, and Raquel Zimmerman for a new Louis Vuitton ad campaign. [WWD]

• Barneys CEO Mark Lee is reportedly concerned that Simon Doonan “has used his popularity to promote himself rather than Barneys, and that’s going to have to change.” However, there’s been no mention that Doonan might leave the company. [Fashionologie]

• A previously unreleased item from Alexa Chung’s Madewell collection, a bat-printed tunic, will be available for sale tomorrow (it’s currently available in a T-shirt version). Chung advises that you “wear it to bed so you can look ace even as you sleep.” [People Stylewatch]

• Style.com’s upcoming reality show might be online only. [Fashionista]

Gisele Bündchen landed Italian Vogue’s December cover. [Fashionologie]

• AmfAR chairman Kenneth Cole rang the opening bell on Wall Street yesterday in honor of World AIDS Day. [WWD]

• Loeffler Randall is partnering with knitting shop Purl Soho on a series of sock patterns. [Refinery 29]

Grey Ant and Teva have collaborated on some stiletto Velcro sandals. [Feels Like White Lightning]

Louis Vuitton’s Latest Ad Campaign; Alexa Chung’s Last-Minute Madewell Addition