Kate Moss Leaves Modelling Agency that Discovered Her at 14

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1. After 28 years, Kate Moss is leaving the modelling agency that discovered her at John F. Kennedy Airport, aged 14. Storm Models confirmed Moss was moving her business in-house, although said the parting was amicable.

2. The rumours have been confirmed fashion designer Hedi Slimane is leaving French house Saint Laurent, where he has been the creative director for four years. In a statement released on April 1, parent company Kering said the separation comes after a "four-year mission, which has led to the complete repositioning of the brand." His successor is reported to be Anthony Vaccarello of Versace's diffusion line Versus.

4. Italian fashion house Valentino has offered to buy French brand Pierre Balmain for more than $800 million, according to French newspaper Les Echos. The offer is one of three the brand, led by artistic director Olivier Rousteing, is said to be considering.

5. Fashion writer and A-list friend Derek Blasberg has been announced as the new host of CNN Style, which last aired 15 years ago fronted by the iconic Elsa Klensch. In a statement, Blasberg said he hoped to show how fashion and other areas of design affect the world at large. The 30-minute programme debuts on CNN International on April 9.

3. We've finally been given a glimpse at what Beyonce's new activewear line Ivy Park will look like and it involves leotards, logo-emblazoned sweaters and all the other pieces you'd expect from a Bey-designed collection. The 200-piece range, which is in collaboration with Topshop, goes on sale this month.

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