The Truth On Jennifer Lawrence For Dior

Dior has declined to comment on speculation that Jennifer Lawrece has signed a new-three year partnership with the brand. The Oscar-winning actress was named the new face of Dior in October 2012, after Raf Simons became a fan of her work, which he called "unique and moving".

The star is reportedly on the cusp of signing a deal valued between $15 and $20 million, according to Page Six. However, nothing has been confirmed yet.

Lawrence has attracted much attention for the brand, consistently wearing its gowns on the red carpet. Her Oscars tumble last year, at which she fell over her Dior Couture dress to collect her Best Actress Award, was one of the most talked-about pictures of last year.

New Shoe Designer Joins Raf's Dior Team

Christian Dior has reportedly enlisted a shoe talent to work alongside Raf Simons and his ready-to-wear team.

Francesco Russo - who launched his eponymous footwear label in September, complete with an atelier on Rue de Valois in Paris - has now been tempted into the Dior world, WWD reports, although Russo has not yet confirmed the move.

Russo was previously creative director at Italian shoe and accessories brand Sergio Rossi from 2008 to 2013.

John Galliano Vs Dior

John Galliano has won the right to have his case against former employers Dior and John Galliano SA - both owned by LVMH - heard in a labour court, which deals with disputes relating to performance and breach of contract between employees and employers.

The Paris Court of Appeals rejected Dior's appeal to have the trial moved to a commercial court, ordering the French fashion house and John Galliano SA to each pay the designer €2,500, as well as court costs, WWD reports.

Galliano - who was fired from Dior in March 2011 for making anti-Semitic remarks - is seeking compensation for an estimated €6 million. In February, Dior challenged a decision made by the Conseil de Prud'Hommes (the Labour Relations Court), which said that it was qualified to hear Galliano's claims. The fashion house said that the case should be instead heard in a commercial court, because the complicated nature of his contracts with his eponymous label and Dior meant that he should be viewed as an independent contractor of the companies, rather than an employee. Galliano's lawyer said that he should be treated as a salaried member of staff, and be given the same rights. Dior maintains that its decision to sack the designer is still justified.

"The decision to fire Mr Galliano as a result of these incidents is based on fundamental principles and the rule of law," a statement from the brand said. "Christian Dior Couture reaffirms its attachment to the rules of human respect and non-discrimination, which it expects all of its collaborators, without exception, to adhere to strictly."

Meet The World’s Most Stylish Dolls

Chanel, Dior and Lanvin are among luxury labels to have designed one-off dolls to be sold at a UNICEF auction on December 2. The figurines go on display at the Paris's Petit Palais today until December 1.

The annual Frimousses de Créateurs event - now in its 11 year - sees labels create bespoke dolls inspired by their idea of "Wonderful Paris". The latest exhibition has recruited the talents of 42 fashion houses, with new entrants including couturier Alexis Mabille.

All proceeds will go towards providing vaccinations for children in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Explore Dior’s Divine Decade

Step inside one of the most ground-breaking periods in the history of couture with Dior's new book, which focuses on what it describes as the label's "Divine Decade". From 1952 until 1962, photographer Mark Shaw worked closely with the fashion house, documenting all that he saw - from intimate shows and fittings to shots of socialites and actresses posing in some of the brand's most spectacular and dramatic gowns.

The results were initially published inLife magazine, but the book - entitledDior Glamour - showcases a far more extensive look at Shaw's collection. The pages are filled with over 130 photographs which span catwalk show rehearsals (featuring a pensive Christian Dior himself perched on the front row), era-defining models and beautiful archive shots of Dior couture ensembles being worn on the streets of Paris.

Dior Glamour is available to buy from Wednesday November 6.