Word from Paris is that Olivier Theyskens, after just showing his last collection for Nina Ricci amid a din of chatter, is heading to Halston. While this seems unlikely to us, as couture-level European designers don’t typically do well at American brands, it isn’t outside the realm of possibility. And since Marco Zanini left the label about six months ago—for Rochas, ironically, where Theyskens designed from 2002 to 2006—Halston’s co-owner Harvey Weinstein, board member Tamara Mellon and CEO Bonnie Takhar have been on a well-publicized hunt for a replacement. One name tossed up recently was London designer Marios Schwab. Read More (Via Hint Mag)

Olivier Theyskens

Topshop New York has officially opened, after several days of star-studded events. Sir Philip Green hosted parties at NYC restaurant Balthazar on two consecutive nights, with his wife and daughter, Lady Green and Chloe Green. The first evening featured performances by Marc Ronson and Santigold. While Kate Moss was absent from the first day of festivities, those who present at the party included Jay-Z, Jimmy Fallon, Anne Dexter Jones, Michelle Monaghan, Karolina Kurkova, Georgina Champan, Arlenis Sosa, Jessica Joffe, Simon Hammerstein, and Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen. Read More (Via Fashion Week News)

Jimmy Fallon and Marc Ronson at the Topshop NYC Opening

There’s one thing I have never enjoyed—or even accepted—and that’s change. Call me a stuck-in-the-mud old countess, call me a snob, but I have always liked things just so. Until now. President Obama has changed me. I realize that I must go with the flow, although I don’t quite know where the currents will carry me. I haven’t always resisted the occasional adaptation—after all, I do try to stay au courant. For example, when I used to ski in the Tirol, I would restore my energy by eating raw bacon and drinking slivovitz. What a difference it made! Read More (Via W Magazine)

The Countess Louise J. Esterhazy W Magazine