Rachel Roy has hooked up with yet another new partner: Grey Goose vodka will be sponsoring her September fashion week show, while she's designing a dress for the drink's spokesmodels. A subtle slap at Jay-Z? Roy's husband used to own Armadale vodka until he sold his stake to his ex-partner. [Vogue UK]
Although he apparently had a policy of not partnering with brands, Nas is cozying up to Fila. The be-grilled rapper and loving husband of Kelis is collaborating on a line of '80s inspired sportswear for the company, which is also sponsoring his upcoming tour. [Billboard]
Wouldn't you just know that Barneys creative director and author Simon Doonan wears accessories with his personal insignia? His Goyard bag is emblazoned with SD, prompting a lady on the subway to ask if he was from South Dakota. [NYT]
Bad news: beloved downtown boutique The Good, The Bad and The Ugly is closing down. Good news: it's having a three-day sale/party from July 11th. [TONY]
