Around the Web: Christopher Kane for Topshop

The look book for Christopher Kane for Topshop has been released, and it is truly enviable. [The Cut]

Collaborations are still a dominant fashion force: Rumors are swirling that Liberty of London, the British department store famous for its floral prints, is looking to work with the Target to incorporate its fabrics in clothing and accessories for the Spring. [Elle UK]

To celebrate its 40th birthday last Friday, Gap outfitted 1,200 traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in its new 1969 denim line. [StyleList]

Karen Karbo, author of How to Hepburn , is releasing a new book that compiles life lessons from the grande dame of fashion, Coco Chanel. The Gospel According to Coco Chanel comes out next week and contains advice that ranges from "Enjoy being loved," to "Buy a horse." [Chic Report]

The wait was worth it: Project Runway 's premiere episode on Lifetime turned out to be the highest rated show in the channel's history, with 4.2 million tuning in. [Racked]

Philadelphia is going to have a fashion week of its own. Although technically only three days, Philly Fashion Week will "showcase student, streetwear and contemporary couture designers based locally and around the globe" from October 8-10. [We Are the Market]

In an effort to encourage responsible fashion, Oxfam GB has launched Oxfam DIY to show the potential of second-hand shopping. The online resource opened with a design competition for best recycled fashion item; studded shoes inspired by Christian Louboutin for Rodarte won, showing the potential of crafters around the world! [Fashion Tribes]

Brett Favre's indecision about retiring from football has been widely covered elsewhere, but now it's relevant here! Wrangler has unveiled its new fall campaign for its Five Star Premium Denim Label just as the 39-year-old announced his decision to join the Minnesota Vikings, but Wrangler representatives maintain that the two events are unrelated. [Denimology]