The images of Katie Holmes in the new Miu Miu ads were intended to make her look like a "luminous icon radiating a sense of mystery and theatricality." Meanwhile, her good friend Victoria Beckham is starring in Armani underwear ads. [Vogue UK] In getting ready for the Inauguration, designers are creating Obama-themed accessories intended as collectibles. [WWD] Expect New York ...

A couple of interesting observations I heard on today’s Siena poll of key State Senate races. The first has to do with Republican incumbent Serf Maltese, who is currently running even with his Democratic challenger, Joe Addabbo. Consultant Joe Mercurio said he found that “surprising,” since that’s basically how Maltese’s 2006 race ended up, and that was ...