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Ubiquitous lensman (and thumbs-up popularizer) Terry Richardson has a Tumblr, Terry’s Diary. Was he inspired by friend and fellow nudity appreciator Olivier Zahm’s Purple Diary? Either way: Mothers, lock up your bloggers.

The rumors swirling around Louis Vuitton tend to concentrate on who’s repping the brand in front of the camera (remember Madgegate?), but the latest centers on a guy who may work behind the scenes: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is reportedly in final negotiations with the brand for a consulting role. [Huffington Post]

Meanwhile, two other brands are angling for big names, too: Bottega Veneta has tapped Nan Goldin to lens its Spring 2010 campaign, and Chanel is said to be in talks with Martin Scorsese to direct a new video promo. Word has it that the short will be shot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, but we’re guessing those mean streets will look a little more glamorous than those in, say, Mean Streets. [WWD]

John Varvatos continues his push to mega-brand status with a full accessories line for his lower-priced John Varvatos USA label, launching for Fall 2010. Expect belts, bags, small leather goods, and many, many rock ‘n’ roll references.

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