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.

Simons's Artistic Catwalk Collaboration

Raf Simons's next catwalk collection for his own label will be created in collaboration with American artist Sterling Ruby, the designer announced today. Set to be shown during Paris Menswear in January and branded Raf Simons/Sterling Ruby, the collection will replace Simons's eponymous offering for one season only and will be offered at retail.

This is not the first time that Simons and Ruby have collaborated: the designer used denim bleached by Ruby to create a capsule collection of denim jeans and jackets in 2009, and Simons - a keen art collector - owns several pieces of his work. Simons has also previously drawn on the work of other artists for his catwalk collections - Franky Claeys, Peter Saville, Brian Calvin and Pablo Picasso - both via collaborations and for inspiration.

"This unique collection, born from a long standing friendship and mutual admiration and the desire by both men to experience a creative process together, will translate into a complete men's wardrobe that will combine the aggressive formal aesthetics of artist Sterling Ruby with Raf Simons constant search for innovation in men's fashion," a spokesperson said today.

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.