>> The first official look at how Spring 2010 New York Fashion Week is shaping up will come Friday, when the first edition of the Fashion Calendar ships, but until then, we've got a few hints.

 “There will be a lot more shows than last year," according to The Calendar's Ruth Finley, which means Anna Wintour won't be pleased.  Last season, Anna said that "a lot of people before were having shows that simply shouldn’t have been having them," adding: "It’s much better to see them in the showroom or more of a low-key presentation. It’s more realistic."  It seems like a number of designers didn't heed her advice — Finley says that this upcoming season, "There are a lot of new people [showing] you have never heard of."

And some you have heard of that are returning to the Tents »

>> Kiefer Sutherland Will Not Be Charged for Headbutting Jack McCollough —Although Jack McCollough and Kiefer Sutherland issued a joint statement resolving their differences back in May (Kiefer allegedly headbutted Jack after the Costume Institute Gala in early May), the case wasn't officially closed until today.  The Manhattan's District Attorney dropped all charges because McCollough "was quite uncooperative" with the prosecutors. [People, AP]

I think it's safe to crown designer Linda Loudermilk the eco queen of fashion. She's on a mission to not only make green cool, but to influence change on the planet and within ourselves. We recently caught up with the designer to chat about her inspiration for Fall, the challenges of being eco-friendly, and her upcoming projects.

Why did you decide to go the eco route? Nature is the original punk, it provides it unconditionally. It is the most obvious in-your-face gift we are given. I decided to create luxury eco out of respect for the beauty, the strength and the calm that nature continues to give me.

Does being eco friendly pose any obstacles when designing? If so what? Letting go and remaining open to being swept away aren’t obstacles per say, but they are definitely skills. I let the fabrics inspire me. I am partnered with Mother Nature. I have put a lot of time, money, and patience into research and development. Mother Nature created obstacles for a reason. I don’t like to hear that something isn’t possible. I work with a fabric until I get it right. I like to shake your foundation and force people to think of nature as sexy.

What was your inspiration for the Fall line? Before I begin each collection, I write a poem that expresses what I’m exploring inside myself. The Fall line is about letting it all hang out, peeling the layers of ourselves to find the ever deeper, more hidden treasures.

How's your men's line going? Anything new/exciting to report? Yes, a refreshed silhouette for fall. Stay tuned.

Are you finding support for your eco-friendly line from interesting places or from people you might not have expected? We recently dressed an NBA player for a cover. I mention this because it’s a nod to the movement’s progress, sustainable is hot, even on the basketball court. We’re really excited our men’s line is getting the attention it deserves; women are definitely not the only ones going green.

Any upcoming projects you can speak about? We are preparing to launch a new line with a celebrity who is devoted to the environment and in sync with our movement. We’ve also got some exciting television and book opportunities that have come our way. Most of all I am excited about Loudermission – our spankin’ new incubator marketing company that brings for-profits and non-profits together. This next year is about unity, it’s about forward movement, immediate action; what are you doing to make a difference? Today, right now, in this moment, how are you impacting change?

>> Erin Wasson To Appear in Sofia Coppola's Somewhere —Erin Wasson just joined the cadre of models posing mostly nude (NSFW) on skateboards, but apparently she's also foraying into film. Wasson has a bit part in Sofia Coppola's upcoming movie Somewhere, about a hard-partying actor living at the Chateau Marmont who gets a surprise visit from his 11-year-old daughter, as "Party Girl #1," according to a photo taken on set. The film just wrapped last week. [Fashin]

First Look! Daisy Lowe for Anna Sui.

Christian Lacroix has a potential buyer.

Levi's attempts convict-chic.

Anna Wintour plans a September issue screening.

Karolina Kurkova has a new home: IMG.