• Cathy Horyn was unable to confirm rumors that former Chloé CEO Ralph Toledo was fired by the brand, but his departure has surprised many people in the industry. [On the Runway/NYT]

• Cartier is now targeting EditorsCloset.com and IvoryTrunk.com for allegedly selling damaged watches. [WWD]

• Joe Zee will be Extra’s “special fashion correspondent” at the Emmys this year. [Fashionista]

• The Daily Mail disapproved of the dhoti pants worn by Jessica Alba yesterday, calling them "completely unflattering trousers that hung around her bottom like a giant nappy." [Daily Mail UK]

• Stephanie Phair, the director of discount site theOutnet.com, gave The Wall Street Journal some useful tips for fruitful online bargain-hunting. [WSJ]

• Vanity Fair has released two alternates to this month’s Lady Gaga cover. [Racked]

• Archaeologists believe that ancient Romans wore socks with their sandals. [StyleList]

• Garance Doré snapped some behind-the-scenes photos of Kate Moss posing for David Yurman’s latest campaign. [Catwalk Queen]

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