The benches collapsed at Balenciaga this morning, forcing the audience to stand throughout the show. No one was injured—save perhaps some sore feet—and early reviews indicate the collection was well-received. Incidentally, Ford’s Erjona Ala, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Julia Nobis, and Antonia Wesseloh walked the show. [Vogue.co.uk]

Star bloggers have been cashing in with lucrative partnerships for some time, but now agencies are rushing the gate. CAA signed Bryanboy this spring, and Saucy Glossie’s Lindsey Calla is one of many in DBA’s stable of style bloggers. [The New York Times]

Speaking of style bloggers, Ford has partnered with model-street-style photographer Craig Arend to bring you top off-duty looks from Fashion Week and beyond. Arend also has nice pictures here, including some of our very own Daiane Conterato, Ming Xi, Valerija Kelava and Hanne Gaby Odiele. [The Cut]

Despite mountains of speculation regarding Dior’s next designer, there are still no clear answers. The house, however, insists all will be revealed in a few weeks. Meanwhile, acting designer Bill Gaytten has quietly toiled away at the Spring collection, which shows tomorrow and is apparently less “cartoonish” than it was under Galliano. [Telegraph]

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