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Kanye West wears a Givenchy skirt to Sandy benefit

Rapper Kanye West performs at the 12-12-12 benefit for Superstorm Sandy victims Wednesday night.
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Kanye West garnered attention at Wednesday’s 12-12-12 benefit for Superstorm Sandy victims, not only for his performance but for the kilt-like skirt he wore. The skirt, from Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci, was part of the label’s fall 2012 menswear collection. [The Cut]

Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen and designer of the Duchess of Cambridge’s fairy tale wedding gown, received an Order of the British Empire in ceremonies on Thursday at Buckingham Palace. It’s unclear whether she’ll design any maternity clothes for the pregnant duchess, but babies are very much on her mind. Burton, too, is pregnant, and with twins. [Telegraph]

Hugh Jackman received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, just hours after he received a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a musical for his role as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables.” [E! Online]

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Hillary Clinton grew her hair out so that she could pull it back or stick rollers in it rather than having to worry about finding a hairdresser on the road during her many travels as secretary of state. She shared that tidbit on the “Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012” special, which aired Wednesday night, and she said that she finds it fascinating that so many people are interested in her appearance. [People]

Los Angeles luxury boutique Just One Eye celebrated its collaboration with the Row and Damien Hirst with a party Wednesday night. Guests viewed the 12 Nile crocodile backpacks from the Row, each painted and signed by artist Hirst. Row designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made an appearance. [WWD]

Levi Strauss is the latest clothing company to pledge to remove toxins from its products and supply chain in an agreement with Greenpeace. [WWD] (Subscription required.)

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