H&M Knocks Off Fellow Swedish Designer; Britney Covers InStyle

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Global News—
· Britney Spears lands the cover of InStyle [InStyle]
· Details of Gwen Stefani's new collection for OPI [Fashion Mag]
· Isabel Marant will wait to do another fast-fashion collaboration [WWD]
· Kate Middleton dressed down for a children's charity visit [Vogue UK]
· Indie designer in Sweden wins plagiarizing battle against H&M [Speakeasy]
· Mary-Kate Olsen seen shopping for massive engagement ring in LA [Page Six]
· Assistant to Cosmo EIC Joanna Coles does scheduling, Tweeting, babysitting [NYT]

Chicago News—
· Chicago-based company Maya Meuble features work from artisans in developing countries [DailyCandy Chicago]
· Local fashion designer Yolanda Lorente has opened a gallery within her boutique [Crain's Chicago Business]
· Chicago Parent lists the best local popcorn shops, including Mother Butter's [Chicago Parent]