>> 2010 is Interview's "new media year," according to the magazine's CEO Francis Malone — an initiative that first really comes to a head this month with the magazine's just-launched iPad application for its April 2010 issue — the first such endeavor by a fashion magazine.

Malone demonstrated the Interview experience made "richer" through the iPad's capabilities this morning — for instance, the issue's Terry Richardson-shot Jersey Shore editorial with Bar Refaeli comes with video footage taken by Richardson's assistant throughout the shoot.  And the iPad allows for a higher production value than print, therefore causing photos to appear all the more vivid.

A digital magazine for computers is also in the works »

>> Vena Cava Launching Lower-Priced Basics Collection: Viva Vena —Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai are the latest young designers to foray into basics with Viva Vena, a lower-priced line of organic and cotton jersey tees, tanks, and dresses, all produced in Los Angeles with a twist: Vena Cava's signature photo collages and hand-drawn prints. “We looked around and noticed that almost nothing was printed,” said Buhai.  The collection, “priced so you didn’t have to think about it” — or under $200 — launches in July. [WWD]

>> Karlie Kloss Back for Round Two with Fall 2010 Christian Dior Campaign —Even though there was speculation otherwise, longtime Michael Kors face Carmen Kass will be back for the brand's Fall 2010 campaign, which was shot last week by Mario Testino in Los Angeles. Also pulling a brand repeat: Karlie Kloss, Christian Dior's Spring 2010 face, will be be back for Dior's Fall 2010 campaign, reteaming with Steven Meisel and Edward Enninful for the occasion. [Vogue.it]

>> Carol Smith, Elle's senior vice president and chief brand officer, is leaving Hachette Filipacchi after eight years with the company to join Conde Nast, where she will act as vice president and publishing director of two non-fashion brands: Bon Appetit and Gourmet (the latter which folded as a magazine last October).

Smith, who leaves Elle at the end of the month, will report to Tom Florio, Vogue's senior vice president and publishing director, causing speculation that Smith is auditioning for the Vogue publisher position while Florio prepares himself for a move up within the company.

“Carol Smith will oversee business developments for the brands that will include TV, books, and online opportunities,” said a Conde Nast corporate spokeswoman.

Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai of Vena Cava are launching a fall collection of lower-priced cotton basics. Called Viva Vena, the lineup will chart new territory in the crowded market of oversize, burnout tees with all-over hand-drawn print and photo collages.

Produced in Los Angeles, the collection will included tees, tanks, and dresses. Viva Vena will retail for under $200 and be available this July in Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys New York and online at Shopbop and LaGarçonne.

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Eva Herzigova is the latest model-turned-designer, launching a collection for the fast-fashion chain 1.2.3 in Paris this Thursday.

Angela Missoni collaborates with Converse on zigzagged Chuck Taylor All-Stars.

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"I think so long as your face looks all right everything else can be Photoshopped. I don't think anybody minds being slimmed down a bit or taking off the odd spot."—Elizabeth Hurley's secret to modeling at 44.

Gia Coppola filmed The Like in Zac Posen's Go International Target collection. The L.A. band will also perform during Posen's 24-hour pop-up shop in New York next week.

Hearst names Stephen Drucker new editor of Town & Country, and after eight years at Elle group, Carol Smith is moving to Conde Nast where she will be vice president and publishing director of Bon Appetit and Gourmet.

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