The New York Times is reporting that Dorothea T. Church, a pioneering African American model, died July 7th. She modeled on the runways of Christian Dior and Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1950s. She was a celebrated member of the AKA sorority and held several fashion shows and fund raisers for them. You can view the complete article here.

Designer Behnaz Serafpour is the latest to grace the racks of Target with her line. This time may be a bit different, though, as the chicness has been taken to a whole ‘nother level. When looking at her designs, think Audrey Hepburn-style-meets-2006-refreshing. Serafpour is part of Target’s Go International program that highlights young designers. She may bring the level of mania that accompanied Stella McCartney’s release for H&M. It’s coming in August, so bring the campers out now.

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Ever since the news broke that Vivienne Westwood would be designing a line of shoes for Nine West the fashion world has been in an absolute tizzy. Well there will be more tizzying to come. A post on the fashionspot messageboard tells us that there will be 2,000 pairs of shoes for each style and 500 bags. Talk about limited numbers. Futhermore, to launch this affair, Westwood will be at Macys September 12th.

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This edition of weekend planner will have you praising Papierblog to the high heavens, or not. It’s hot, it’s muggy and it may rain but we all should enjoy some semblance of the weekend with these plans.

Must See:Waist Down: Skirts by Miuccia Prada Exhibit

This exhibit takes place in LA. It launched last week and has been the talk of the town. See here and here. It takes place from July 14th to August 22.

Where: Prada Store Rodeo Drive
Address: 343 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills

Must Do: Design Collective’s Brooklyn Designer Market

By using code PAPIERDOLL you will automatically get a 15% discount on any order you place with the designers at this market. But you have to know it to show it. The collective’s event takes place tomorrow from 10am to 6pm. Check the site for more.

Must Read: Fashion Wire Daily’s look at the Sunglass Hut Swim Shows Miami 2007

Before you head out to the beach are you sure that bikini you have is a keeper? Check out Fashion Wire Daily’s look at the Sunglass Hut Swim shows in Miami. While you’re doing that you can also see the videos for yourself at the Sunglass Hut website.

Must Buy: Gail Schneider Tee Shirts

Gail Schneider designs have some of the best t-shirts online. She is offering a special to papierdoll and Thriftychick readers. From now and running throughout August and September. If you use code Papierdoll, you will get 20% and FREE SHIPPING. This is the shirt I’m purchasing!

Head over there now and enjoy your weekend!

We know there’s a reason why you come here everday. Somehow, someway we’ll manage to get some sort of exclusive deal that you’ve been looking for. Today is no different. Starting today and for a limited time you will get a FULL 20% off your order at shoprobertson.com for using code PAPIERDOLL. I’m going for this tunic (see above) with my discount, but they have hundreds of indie designers that will ensure your wardrobe is completely unique.

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