Around the Web: Alber Elbaz's Foray Into Pop Music

Pop star Mika has published a hardcover book illustrated by various artistsand designers, including Alber Elbaz of Lanvin (pictured above) and Paul Smith, inconjunction with the release of his new four-song EP "Songs forSorrow." [WWD]

Beyonce has announced a newcontract with Coty, the world's largest fragrance company, and will enter the celebrity perfume market with herown fragrance this spring. [Luxist]

Mark Hunter, the party photographer more commonly known as "The Cobrasnake," is following in in the footsteps of Erin Wasson and Rumi Neely to collaboration with RVCA on apparel design. [BlackBook]

Sketches from the Narciso Rodriguez collection for eBay are online. Even more exciting is the news that the Rodriguez, who normally sells fashions for thousands of dollars, has priced the spring 2010 pieces from $60 to $350. [FabSugar]

Every year, the magicians behind the scenes of Fashion Week--the techcrews for the shows--stage their own runway event. This year's theme was"Green Warriors." [The Cut]

If the real drama behind Fashion Week isn't enough for you, you might like Rage (or at least watch it with interest). The documentary-style film, featuring such names as Judi Dench, Jude Law and real-life model Lily Cole, is decidedly critical of the fashion industry, and begins its wide release via mobile applications, then theaters, next week. [NYTimes]

The star-studded cast of The Beautiful Life , including Mischa Barton and Elle Macpherson, gathered to fete their show over the weekend, but tonight marks the television premiere of the new fashion-focused series. [Guest of a Guest]

On the runway and the red carpet, there's a growing trend of letting one's natural hair texture take center stage. [Beauty Counter]

Joan Rivers calls the Snuggie a knockoff of her beloved "Slanket." [The Cut]