Quickies: Hilfiger Hotels, Moss Autobiography, Akon Fragrances, +

Tommy Hilfiger is in the conceptual stages of opening his own hotel chain. "We like America but we have great popularity all over the world. I think we could put a hotel up in just about any major city." [WWD]

Kate Moss is reportedly writing a tell-all autobiography. Juicy. [Grazia] 

Akon plans on introducing two fragrances, Konvict and Aliaune, under his newly formed company, Konvict Cosmetics Intl.  [WWD]

Victoria Beckham is taking her denim line dVb in house for further production after being dropped by Kitson, Saks and Henri Bendel. Can't say she's not a fighter. [NYP]

Tim Gunn on Capitol Hill: “There’s been a fashion epiphany in Washington. It’s light years beyond what I saw here [two years ago], which made me want to run and scream.” [WWD]

Quickies: Just Cavalli in trouble? Iman for Project Runway? and more

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Just Cavalli canceled its runway show in Milan. Is the step-down label from Roberto in peril? All signs point to yes. 

Could Iman (pictured) be making another appearance on Project Runway? The show's producer, Desiree Gruber, was overheard telling the supermodel, "call me tomorrow." What could it mean?! [Page Six] 

Rafael Nada's ad campaing for Lanvin L'Homme Sport is out. And, yeah, he's hot. [Towleroad] 

YSL's private art collection is still raking it in at auction. Recession? What recession? [WWD]

Tommy Hilfiger is expecting his fifth child with wife Dee Ocleppo. A nice golden ticket there for Ocleppo. [NYP]

United Bamboo may not have shown men's during fashion week, but they still make a line. And boy are we glad they do. [Refinery 29] 

Chloe Sevigny also makes a men's line, remember? For Opening Ceremony. This -- we're not so sure about. [Material Interest] 

-- SETH PLATTNER

Chatter: The Daily roundup

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During New York Fashion Week everyone's favorite daily, The Daily, gets the best quotes and sound-bites from our favorites in the fashion industry. Today, we get tidbits on Friday the 13th, why chic matters, and who would be who for a day.

"I don't have superstitions, but I think they're a turn-on. I'm sure it's exciting to someone to be showing on Friday the 13th."

-- designer Zac Posen on any worries about today's date.

Speaking of Friday the 13th, if a Freaky Friday type situation occurred, here's who a few notables would want to be for a day:

"Barack Obama! I'd play a mean game of basketball with the Secret Service." 

-- Tommy Hilfiger, Designer

"Martha Stewart, because I always secretly wanted to be a chef, and she has the best recipes and tips. I'd love to spend a day rummaging through her kitchen cabinets."

-- Jason Wu, Designer

"I wouldn't mind being Marc Jacobs for a day -- the new body, the Italian boyfriends, the apartment in Paris, the one thousand assistants. It would be a great reminder why I'm busting my ass now."

-- Michael Bastian, Designer

What's the industry doing to help chic go on?

"I'm acting strategic. I'm going to Indochine but only ordering an appetizer, buying only one new tote bag at Fendi. We can't panic and give up chic!"

-- Mickey Boardman, Fashion columnist

"If we only believed what we saw on television and read in the newspapers, we'd be in trouble. The human eye for art can really open up a channel for beautiful change It doesn't mean that we have to be ignorant of reality; we just have to be pragmatic. People have lost confidence in the last year, and it's our duty to bring back a sense of joie de vivre."  

-- Sidney Toledano, CEO of Dior

And why must chic go on?

"Because who wants to wear flip-flops and hoodie sweatshirts every day?"

-- Christian Sirano, Designer

"Because what else is there?"

-- Joanna Coles, Editor in Chief of Marie Claire

"Because the alternative is vulgarity." 

--  Brian Wolk, Designer

-- SETH PLATTNER

Quickies: Kanye's crush on Corine, Tommy to show at Bryant Park and more

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Kanye West put 96 photos of Carine Roitfeld on his blog. Flattery will get you everywhere, Kanye, perhaps even into a French Vogue internship. [Kanye West]

Tommy Hilfiger is bringing his show back to the Bryant Park tents. We're glad he has faith in the park, but it could get very lonely on that runway all by himself. [The Cut]

Hello, Possums! Dame Edna has collaborated with MAC on a new makeup line. Who better than a drag queen? [Musings of a Muse]

Burt's Bees is launching five new men's products next year. The Natural Skincare for Men range comprises shave cream, aftershave, bar soap, body wash and cologne variants. [Cosmetic Business]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Paying for the label

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Published in this week's DNR is the "Gen Y Wish List," a nation wide survey of 100 men, age 18 to 24, that tallies the top 12 labels gen-y males are most likely to gladly pay full price for. Listed by the percentage of respondents who ranked each brand in their top five, these are the 12 labels that young men somewhat surprisingly aspire -- and will shell out top dollar -- to own:

1. Polo Ralph Lauren - 17%

2. Giorgio Armani - 17%

3. American Eagle - 17%

4. Nike - 16%

5. Gucci - 16%

6. Abercrombie & Fitch - 15%

7. Banana Republic - 12%

8. Puma - 11%

9. Hollister - 11%

10. Tommy Hilfiger - 10%

11. Calvin Klein/ck Calvin Klein - 10%

12. Adidas - 10%

Sort of reads like a checklist for the local mall, right?  We'll dispense a bit of leniency given the age group polled -- some youngsters just need a little time before they reach fashion maturity -- but we also wonder what the list would look like if 100 gays were surveyed. We can think a couple from the list above that would be scratched off immediately, and we'd add a few obvious gay faves -- Diesel, D&G, H&M, American Apparel (for basics in all colors of the rainbow) -- but how about the rest of you 'mos out there? If you're going to plunk down the cash and pay full price, what are the top 12 labels you'd break the bank for? Let us know and we'll post the results along with our own, albeit not-so-scientific list for gen-gay.

-- SETH PLATTNER    

Quickies: Theft at Tommy Hilfiger, Fall looks, Derek Jeter, Alexander McQueen

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A former executive at Tommy Hilfiger admitted to stealing $19 million from the company during his seven-year career there. An American brand gets fleeced the American way. [DNR]

Fall wardrobes are rolling out in droves, and some great labels are showing great pieces. Rogue sweaters, Daiki Suzuki for Woolrich Woolen Mills' pants, and Adidas shoes will literally keep you dressed from head to toe. [Material Interest]

Derek Jeter launched his special edition Movado 800 Derek Jeter Chronograph watches last night, including a 47-ml. rose gold chronograph engraved with Jeter’s name and number (2), which costs $25,000. “I don’t like anything that’s too flashy,” he said. Obviously not... [WWD]

Could Alexander McQueen be the next designer in line to do a capsule collection for Target? We're hearing it could be so, and, though these collections rarely include menswear, a boy can dream, right? [WWD]

-- SETH PLATTNER

Topshop's Slave Labor; Mariah Rents Tommy Hilfiger's Hideaway; Saks Gets Its Own Zip Code

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London cheap-chic retailer Topshop reportedly uses "slave labor"—or "labour" as it is spelled across the pond—in Mauritius to manufacture clothes for Kate Moss' line. Why are we surprised? [Times U.K.]

Saks Fifth Avenue's shoe department is so big, it has its own zip code. Isn't that a "Your Momma's so fat" joke? [NY Post]

Mariah Carey is renting Tommy Hilfiger's East Hampton Hideaway for one month at the bargain price of $350,000. Mimi can stay at my place for free! [NY Post]

Lazy Fashion; Bill Blass to Relaunch Menswear; Lohan Tarts Up Jill Stuart; Thierry Henry Hooks Up with Tommy Hilfiger; Knock-off Bags Fuel Terrorism

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Liz Jones gives English men a beating for their laziness in the wardrobe department. [Daily Mail]

Michael Bastian, the shiny and new creative director at Bill Blass, will orchestrate the relaunch of the brand's menswear. [DNR]

Lindsay Lohan turns up the sexpot looks for Jill Stuart's ad campaign. Where does she find the time between making movies and getting arrested? [Daily Mail]

Move over Beckham, French soccer star Thierry Henry (pictured) scored a deal with Tommy Hilfiger. Hilfiger will debut a capsule collection in September that is inspired by Henry's style. [DNR]

Buying fake Louis Vuitton bags in Chinatown supports prostitution, child slavery, gang warfare and terrorism? [Daily Mail]