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Around the Web: Embracing Hope

The people have spoken, and the Hope Diamond will have an official new sparkling home to celebrate its 50th year at the Smithsonian. The blue diamond is currently displayed solo while jewelers prepare the Harry Winston-design setting (pictured below), called Embracing Hope, over the next few months. [Luxist]

Victoria's Secret is holding open casting calls next month for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, televised on CBS December 1. [All The Rage]

Photographer Annie Leibowitz has been tapped by Louis Vuitton as one ofsix fashion personalities to design a carryall to be auctioned off to benefit the Red Cross. [Grazia]

Heads up: Revolve Clothing's sale site has changed its name from Rewind to Reverse, at reverse-reverse.com. [Reverse]

Gilt Groupe is bringing its sample sale expertise to travel bookingswith Jetsetter, a discount travel website currently in Beta. [Shophound]

J'Adore Dior celebrates ten fragrant years as one of the mostsuccessful scent franchises to date, including a limited-editioncollector's bottle out next month. [Beauty Counter]

Iran is cracking down on mannequins who don't follow Sharia law,prohibiting the use of plastic models without Hijabs andcurve-concealing modest dress. [The Cut]

Roberto Cavalli is ready to launch his first e-commerce site at the end of November, powered by the Yoox Group. [StyleList]

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