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 Image: Moviepix/Getty Images Just a week after her death, The Museum at FIT announced plans for an exhibit on Lauren Bacall, focusing on her inimitable style. Next spring, the museum will showcase the star’s iconic fashion, thanks to the 700 or so looks she donated to FIT while she was alive. Noted for blending practical, masculine pieces with more glamorous, feminine items, Bacall’s style proved to be timeless and still relevant to fashion today. No doubt this show will be an illustration of that fact.
Lauren reportedly only agreed to do the project if the exhibit was managed tastefully, “as long as it’s high-quality — Diana Vreeland style,” Valerie Steele, museum director, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The exhibit plans to focus on the late actress’ outfits from the 50s and the 60s, particularly those crafted by five specific designers, one being the father of American high fashion, Norman Norell, a friend of the late actress. You’ll also find pieces from Yves Saint Laurent, Ungaro, Pierre Cardin and Marc Bohan for Christian Dior.
We don’t know when the show will launch, but we will be keeping our ears open for a date.
[via THR]
 Photo: Lindy Goodwin/ We Are Kindred Summer and holidays tend to go hand-in-hand, so it’s perfect that We Are Kindred‘s new Summer 2014 collection, dubbed Dreaming of Amalfi, embodies travel and adventure with its dreamy prints and flowing pieces. Think florals, lightweight fabrics and crochet detailing in a feminine colourway of crisp whites, soft pinks, blues and lilacs.
 Photo: Lindy Goodwin/ We Are Kindred With the cute crops, wrap playsuits, simple camis, sweet midi skirts and elegant maxi dresses, the range definitely lends itself to the more girlie type. But with the inspiration of romance and long summer days, the pieces are perfect for the free-spirited soul who doesn’t mind a bit of stylish relaxation.
 Photo: Lindy Goodwin/ We Are Kindred “I can imagine holidaymakers roaming the streets of Capri and Positano wearing We Are Kindred and feeling beautiful and free,” says Co-Founder and Director of the label, Lizzie Renkert. But even if you’re not planning a trip to Italy anytime soon, you can play pretend with the collection dropping in-store this September.
 Image: Getty Images Ataui Deng, a 22-year-old Sudanese model (full name Ataui Deng Hopkins), was reported missing today. Her friend and fellow Sudanese model Ajak Deng posted an image on Instagram, saying that Ataui has been missing for the past 10 days, last seen in Manhattan.
You will recognize Ataui from her appearances in Rihanna‘s Spring and Summer 2013 River Island campaign, Kenzo‘s Spring 2011 campaign, Benetton‘s Spring 2010 campaign (which she appeared in with her friend Ajak) as well as ads for Express and Catherine Malandrino. Ataui is a runway regular, having walked for Vivienne Westwood, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, The Row, Kenzo and several others. She’s also appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, i-D, Teen Vogue, V and more.
Ataui is said to have been seen last leaving 251 W. 48th in Manhattan on August 6. She’s got deep skin, cropped hair and a slender frame standing at 6’1″ and weighing in at 110 lbs. The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers are asking anyone with information on her whereabouts to call 1-800-577-8477. You can also contact the NYPD by texting TIP577 to the number 274637 (CRIMES).
Ajak and a few of Ataui’s friends are additionally asking anyone with any information to email tips to FindAtaui@gmail.com.
This is truly terrible news and we hope that Ataui is safe wherever she is.
UPDATE: Deng has been found. According to Dazed, she’s been in an NYC hospital. Her friend, celebrity chef Roblé took to Instagram to announce that the model has been located: “I am very happy to report that Ataui has been found,” he wrote. “She is safe and sound. I want to thank all of our friends and followers and especially the NYPD for their swift and dedicated response.”
[h/t The Village Voice, Fashionista, CBS News]
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The countdown is officially on until you can get your hands on House of Holland‘s debut handbag collection as it launches upon Net-a-Porter and the brand’s site on 25 August.
 Image: House of Holland House of Holland has been releasing a few teasers of what to expect from the launch via social channels and its blog. And true to the brand’s bold, colourful and irreverent signature, the bags contain a mix of exuberant hues and patterns covering key shapes for the season ahead, such as the modern bowler, rucksack and drawstring duffel. Plus, if you’re looking at buying into fall’s key fur trend, House of Holland’s collection has you covered. Wallflowers, these may not be the bags for you; the designs are loud, brash and terribly fun. Even the fur pieces crazily clash with funky polka dot patterns.
 Image: House of Holland The collection also features some intricately-designed totes, which are adorned with pieces of art. Choose from a boldly-coloured portrait or an abstract pattern.
 Image: House of Holland And the icing on the cake? The names of the bags are just as out-there as the designs, with cheeky names like Backpack and Sack! It’s totes hilarious. So, get ready to own your very own Ball Bag next week.
Head over to the House of Holland blog for a sneak peek at more of the styles from the forthcoming collection.
- Lena Dunham has reached new levels of hipsterdom with this blond bowl cut she debuted over the weekend. [Instagram]
- Gwen Stefani‘s lower-priced Gx range is branching out to new retailers — it will be available at Nordstrom, Amazon, Belk and Shopbop in addition to ShoeDazzle this fall. [WWD]
- Miranda Kerr says the street fight that occurred between two Aussie billionaires a few months ago was not over her, as was reported. [NZ Herald]
- Apparently, in TV advertising, there is an over-representation of redheads. Only 2 to 6 percent of the U.S. population has red hair, but our fiery-tressed friends show up in commercials at a rate of about 11 percent. [The Atlantic]
- Lela Rose is designing a collection for Lane Bryant. [WWD]
- Beyoncé sings Nancy Sinatra‘s “Bang Bang” in the trailer for the On The Run Tour HBO special. [YouTube]
- Plus-sized bloggers are boycotting Altuzarra x Target, due to the fact that the range excludes customers over a size 16. [Fashion Bomb Daily]
- You weren’t invited to Madonna‘s fabulous 56th birthday party this weekend, but Kate Moss was. [Daily Mail]
- Cara Delevingne does the ALS ice bucket challenge, let’s hope she gave actual money to help cure the disease. [Instagram]
- Christina Aguilera named her daughter Summer Rain, which isn’t that strange on the “celebrity baby names” weirdness matrix. [IBTimes]
 Photo: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN Even though Renee Bargh has been living it up in Los Angeles as Extra‘s co-host for quite some time now, the Queensland-born TV personality must still have a soft spot for her home country and its talented designers.
She did us proud on the Creative Arts Emmy Awards’ red carpet, stepping out in an elegant black gown by Melbourne-based designer Bariano. Renee styled the strapless piece perfectly with a gold diamond-encrusted choker fit for a Greek goddess, plus simple black heels exposed by the the front thigh split of the piece.
Perhaps the most breathtaking of the getup was the braided updo by hair stylist Erin McKay, which Renee continued to rock at the Malibu Beach House the following day. “Sunday at the Bu. Yesterday’s hair don’t care. #myhappyplace #beachbun,” Renee wrote to her Instagram, with a photo of her lounging in a bikini.
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