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Rafael Nadal Flaunts Armpit Hair in New Armani Ad; Isabelle Caro’s Mother Commits Suicide

• Another photo from Rafael Nadal’s new Armani campaign is out, and it’s pretty sexy, albeit rather hairy. Then again, no armpit hair would look even weirder. [InStyle]

• The mother of anorexic model Isabelle Caro has committed suicide; she reportedly suffered from severe guilt over her daughter’s death two months ago. [Toronto Sun]

• More information has been released on Calypso St. Barth’s capsule collection for Target: The line will contain apparel, accessories, lingerie, candles, pillows, dinnerware, and serving pieces. Prices will range from $1.99 to $79.99, and merchandise will hit shelves on May 1. [WWD]

• J.Crew has reduced sales expectations for the fourth quarter. [WWD]

• The full editorial spread of Marc Jacobs in drag for Industrie magazine has come out. [Fashionologie]

• Snoop Dogg is designing a pair of sneakers for Adidas “inspired by his love of Los Angeles and the L.A. Lakers.” [Fashionista]

Versace has appointed Patrick McGregor, formerly the VP of PR of BCBG Max Azria Group, as director of worldwide communications and public relations. [WWD]

Rafael Nadal Flaunts Armpit Hair in New Armani Ad; Isabelle Caro’s Mother Commits Suicide