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On the heels of Matthew Williamson’s boldly printed summer line, H&M has announced its next high-end collaboration with star-favorite accessories brand Jimmy Choo. The luxury shoe line, which is a red carpet favorite of stars like Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Beyonce and more, will not only be creating a women’s and men’s collection of shoes, bags and accessories, but will be extending its range to a women’s clothing line. This marks the first designer accessory collaboration for H&M. Jimmy Choo for H&M will hit stores November 14, 2009 with shoe styles ranging from $60-$200– a steal compared to Jimmy Choo’s $500+ prices. So far, we love what we see. Tell us: Are you excited to see more of the Jimmy Choo for H&M line?

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Italian luxury designer Salvatore Ferragamo and stars like Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Demi Moore, Gywneth Paltrow, Eva Longoria Parker, Marisa Tomei, Dita Von Teese, Lucy Liu and Debi Mazar are coming to the aid of the Italian town L’ Aquila that lost almost 300 people in a tragic earthquake in early April. The A-list stars are auctioning off autographed Ferragamo handbags to benefit GlobalGiving’s Italy Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund. Bags on the eBay auction block include Aniston’s eco-friendly hobo, with her signature in hot pink ink on the inside natural hemp lining and a handwritten note from the actress herself. Bid on Jen’s bag and other personal Ferragamo bags from your favorite star at eBay.com until June 12th. You can also donate directly to the cause at globalgiving.com.

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Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld is as known for his signature white ponytail as he is for his innovative designs for the famous French fashion house. Oscar-winning actresses like Nicole Kidman and Keira Knightley have starred in Chanel’s sensual perfume ads, but when it comes to his celebrity pals he counts Mary- Kate and Ashley Olsen and Rihanna as his front row regulars. And his taste for quirky fashionistas is finally about cross over into print ads. A rep for Chanel confirms to PEOPLE.com that Karl has cast none other than Lily Allen as the star of his next handbag campaign! What made him pick the British pop star? “She’s fun,” WWD quotes Lagerfeld as saying. We can’t wait to see what these two have in store for the Chanel ads. Tell us: Are you excited to see Lily Allen star in Chanel’s handbag ads?

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As if relaunching her jewelry line and adding lingerie and dresses to her fashion empire for spring weren’t enough, Jessica Simpson is set to release a luggage line for for fall 2009. A full line of luggage, travel bags and business cases made from leather, canvas and nylon in a wide range of styles will be produced by Olivet and hit stores under the Jessica Simpson Collection label this fall. Jessica has already proved her fashion designer status with her popular shoe and accessories line, so why not keep adding? Tell us: Will you use Jessica’s luggage to travel?

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Designers like Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Beyonce and Tina Knowles, Rachel Roy and more all created “Change” inspired fashions before President-Elect Barack Obama was voted in. Now, just a few days before his official Inaguaration you can show your support for the President with their newest collection. The “Runway to Change” Inaguaration collection features T-shirts from Posen, House of Dereon, Donna Karan, Derek Lam, Narciso Rodriguez, Gerald Matthews and Roy, an Alexander Wang scarf and totes by Diane von Furstenberg and Tory Burch. Styles are available from now through February online at pic2009.inauguralcollectibles.com.

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Joining the likes of star-favorite designers like Lela Rose, Stacey Bendet for Alice + Olivia, Patricia Fields and more, the Project Runway winner will lend his skills to a line for Payless, Christian Siriano for Payless. Siriano has inked a multi-season deal with the affordable retailer to produce his first stand-alone line of shoes and handbags. “I’m so excited to design and create with such an amazing brand that is all about fashion and trend but, most importantly, is also about affordability,” said Christian in a press statement. “I can’t wait to see how [Payless] will take the high-end shoes and bags I’m designing for the runway and turn them into pieces that everyone can buy. I’m all about the runway and the sidewalks!” Christian’s Payless collection will be unveiled at his runway show at New York Fashion Week next February and then exclusively available in Payless stores and Payless.com in fall ‘09 with price points expected to be in the $25 – $45 range. Tell us: Are you excited for Christian’s Payless line?

Dooney & Bourke

The Heroes star isn’t just saving the world from evil on TV — she’s helping to bring good design to your closet, too. Hayden Panettiere, who is Dooney & Bourke’s spokesmodel, has teamed up with the label’s designer Peter Dooney to create the perfect bag for Spring 09. Named after the star herself, the “Hayden Clutch” is made from Italian calfskin and fastened with a 24 carat gold plated lion head, inspired by her astrological sign the Leo. PEOPLE caught up the new handbag designer who told us she was part of the design process from the initial drawing to the lion’s head clasp. “Instead of putting my name on it, I put a lions head on it. It’s a way of representing me,” says Hayden. The clutch shape was also her idea. “I asked if I could design a clutch because it’s something that I’ve familiar with because I carry them around all of the time.” The bag will come in a variety of colors including blue, red, black, white, brown, hot pink (Hayden’s favorite) and purple. The Hayden Clutch, $295, will hit Dooney & Bourke stores nationwide in December. The Hayden Clutch isn’t the first bag by the young star. Hayden also lent her skill to the Hayden Bag, a large patent number, for the Fall 08 collection. Though her bags are a big hit, the star doesn’t have any desire to become a fashion designer. “I’m going to stick to acting. If I designed anything it would probably be something for myself, more of a personal thing. I’m not interested in becoming a designer.”Tell us: What do you think of the Hayden clutch? Will you buy one?