• At the “epic” Hollister store opening on Wednesday in Soho, “sexual overtones, aspirational product and defiant nonpromotional stance go on vivid display.” [WWD]
• Nicole Kidman is credited with “revitalizing” the trend for Hollywood’s top actresses to call in haute-couture gowns for the red carpet. [Independent UK]
• Jason Wu designed a limited-edition doll wearing look no. 20 from his fall collection which goes on sale for €215 at Colette in Paris this week. He’s also designing a doll for Jeffrey New York that will launch in August and a $1,000 mini-mannequin to sell in Japan. [Style File/Style]
• Marc Jacobs’s fiancé, Lorenzo Martone, landed a guest spot on a “fashion-based show” premiering in August. [NYDN]
• Chanel Iman said she wants to do something “crazy and wild” this summer, like jumping out of a plane. [Cityfile]