● We're off to the MAGIC, Pool, and Project tradeshows in Las Vegas next week to peep the latest and greatest in textiles, clothing, and accessories. Be sure to follow my tweets and the hashtag #MAGICLV to get in on the action (and exclusive parties). [Magic] ● Ah, the life of a supermodel. Coco Rocha recently hopped over to Venice, Italy, to work with Americana Manhasset on their Fall 2011 fashion campaign. Watch the enchanting short film from the project. [Tumblr] ● DJ turned model turned Chanel darling Leigh Lezark is collaborating with H&M to curate the Swedish retailer's first-ever shop-in-shop at London's Selfridges department store on August 25. [Vogue UK]

Tommy Ton, the founder of the much-adored fashion blog Jak & Jil and resident photoblogger for Style.com, has released his best-dressed list of 2010—and there's not an actress or singer in sight. In fact, the list is comprised mostly of fashion assistants, editors, and stylists. Leigh Lezark is the only DJ on the list, but even she has a tie to the fashion industry, as a beauty ambassador for Chanel. Only one fashion blogger turned up on the list, and one NYC party girl, Michelle Harper. Other than that, it's all business. It's no surprise that BlackBook favorite Anna Dello Russo is on the list, but Ton also included both of her assistants—Viviana Volpicella and Aurora Sansone—which will certainly make them a new target for other street-style photographers.

● Christina Ricci at the Whitney Art Party: I like Da Umberto and Il Buco for pasta, the Peking Duck House for duck. ● Leigh Lezark of Misshapes: Kenmare, they make really good gnocchi. I do like the brunch at the Tribeca Grand. ● Eva Amurri: Jumbo's Clown Room in L.A. is super fun. I also love to have a drink and get something to eat at Gjelina, which has amazing tuna crudo and really good vegetable sides and pizza.

In addition to pop-up shops, online sample sales and fashion bloggers' exponential rise to stardom, one of the most visible byproducts of the recession with regard to fashion has been a new found openness to what consumers want. "An array of European brands is conscripting consumers as never before, inviting them to give input into the design process with a bewildering choice of customization options and bespoke services," says Women's Wear Daily.

The Jill Stuart show this afternoon at the New York Public Library was full of surprises. First, there was some serious star wattage thanks to front-row seats holding Joy Bryant, Michelle Trachtenberg, Bette Midler, and, of course, a token "real" housewife: Bethenny Frankel. Then a fully exposed breast from a model mid-show. Gasp! Stuart sent down the library-length runway a flotilla of the beautiful, feminine looks she's best known for. There was a whole lot of chiffon, a cropped white tuxedo jacket, and scarves warn over the head à la Thelma and Louise.