Betsey Johnson files Chapter 11: Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, WWD is reporting. The company plans to close most of its 63 stores and is letting go 350 employees. The lower-priced Betsey Johnson line will continue to be sold in Macy’s and other stores. (Fashionista)

Alicia Silverstone Collection for Juice Beauty: Alicia Silverstone collaborated with Juice Beauty on a collection of five eco-friendly skin care and makeup products. The items, Purely Kissable Lip Color, Irresistible Glow Facial Highlighter, Simply Flawless Pressed Powder, Simply Nourishing Moisturizer and Simple Pure Chamomile Cleanser, are priced from $16 to $36, and launched at Ulta stores nationwide. (WWD Beauty, subscription required)

J.Crew/Manolo collab – not happening: J.Crew’s fall 2012 collection featured pointy-toe pumps produced by Manolo Blahnik and a partnership was subsequently announced. But Blahnik denied any partnership, and now J.Crew confirms that the shoes will not be produced for the fall. (NYMag – The Cut)

Introducing HELMUT: Helmut Lang recently launched its new diffusion line HELMUT. You can stock up on classic separates at a fraction of Helmut Lang prices, like a maxi skirt for $160, $90 for tees and $210 for a racer back dress. (Kenton Magazine)

Beyonce – world’s most normal woman?: After being named ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ by People Magazine, Beyonce dishes on her legacy, Blue Ivy, how Jay-Z prefers her looking more ‘natural’ and how she recently started wearing flats more often and began cutting her own hair. (Girls Talkin Smack)

Hermes bags as farm animals: Trendland features images by photographer Paul Graves of reinterpreted Hermès bags as farm animals for “World of Hermès”. Love the ‘pink cow’. (Trendland)

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