Highs:

• To address the dearth of plus-sized high fashion models, the Models 1 and Excel agencies joined forces to create a division devoted to signing plus-sized women fit for the runway. (Vogue UK)
• Nicolas Sarkozy gave Anna Wintour the Legion d’Honneur award of merit.  (The Cut)
• In addition to providing earthquake relief funding, Giorgio Armani designed his entire Fall 2011 haute couture collection as an homage to Japan.  (High Low)

Anna Wintour receives the Legion d’Honneur from Nicolas Sarkozy.

Lows:

• Lauren Conrad has introduced the world to tie-dyed hair via her style blog.  Will this become a trend?  (Fashionista)
• Burberry’s shareholders are revolting over the brand’s executive pay, which they see as excessive.  (Guardian)
• In response to protests on its Facebook page regarding the label’s use of sandblasted denim, Versace deleted the posts and cut off fans’ access to write on the brand’s Facebook wall.  (High Low)

Lauren Conrad’s tie-dyed hair.  Get ready to see more of this.