A new fashion season kicks off next month, so the gossip surrounding some of our favorite designers and their ultra swanky after-parties is at its most rife.

The latest fashion week rumor concerns the musical talent the will be provided by Dolce & Gabbana at their after-show party in Milan. It appears the design duo has tapped break-out talent, Katy Perry, to sing pretty in front of their impossibly cool friends.

When asked about the honor, and the rest of her fashion week plans, the make-out queen told Fashion Week Daily: "I leave for London on the 9th, so I’ll be more involved overseas in the shows over there. I’m gonna perform at the D&G after party in Milan!”

A couple of months ago, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana attended the London show of British soul songstress, Duffy -- leading many to speculate that the blonde babe would be the designer's new muse. However, I guess everybody in fashion has given up on the 60s throwbacks a la Amy Winehouse.

Plus, Katy's retro pin-up style is a bit of fresh air amongst all of the winged eyeliner and faded Pucci print shifts. That aside, don't be surprised if you see lots of Perry doppelgangers within the spreads and ads of your favorite style glossies and brands over next few months.

You've got all of their toys, backpacks, jewelry, and hoodies in Willy Wonka colors. Now Kidrobot wants you to revel in their equally bonkers ready-to-wear collection.

Launching this August, the Kidrobot ready-to-wear line will feature pants, tops, hats, accessories covered in the same wacky prints and motif that have kept you exorbitant amounts of day-glo over the past few years.

So this is amazing because (1) you finally have an legitimate excuse for dressing like you still watch way too much Nickoloden and (2) your co-workers will now finally have better understanding as to why you believe your Kidrobot bag with charms on it is just as refined as if not better than their otherwise boring leather satchels.

To check out the rest of the saccharine pieces, head on over to Nylon.

Meanwhile, Kidrobot's bag line has just landed at its stores and at select Nordstroms. My favorite piece, the super daypack pile up, has already sold-out. If you're wanting to make the bags your home for your books, pencils, keys, etc....act now!

Who knew Miss Marc had a green thumb?

The otherwise mopey illustration is resplendent and practically glowing on the front of a new Marc by Marc eco-friendly tote.

The hemp tote features Miss Marc standing in front of mother earth wearing a tee that boldly states: "One Earth One Change."

Cute, I know. But the price tag? Not so much.

Unlike Anya's Whole Foods status bag, you'll have to peruse Shopbop for Marc's take on conscious fashion. And if you choose to throw your credit card into the green ring, (and you very well may) it's going to cost you $128.

Honestly, though, I really don't mind the price tag.

It's just that I know Claire's sells hemp necklaces for $2. And this bag looks a lot like it was made from the same material that stayed glued to my neck in elementary.

But, I'm just saying...

Calling all budding accessories designers:

Coach is looking for a few good men and women to work their magic on one of its tote handbags. The graphic that you submit for the tote challenge can be either an original doodle or you can incorporate some of "Coach's iconic design elements."

I'd would suggest the former option considering the competition is looking pretty stiff right about now and originality maybe key to taking home this victory.

The winner will receive a $2500 shopping spree, a party thrown in their honor at a local Coach store, and more importantly, their design will be incorporated into a limited-edition handbag that will be sold at select Coach accounts.

Also, one contestant with the most viral entries and one contestant with the highest scoring entry will win some pretty amazing goodies as well. Good luck. And make it work, people.

Now if only Coach could recruit somebody like a Fafi or Claw Money to bless a few handbags with their sketches.

Handbag designer Joy Gryson may not have walked away with a CFDA award a couple of weeks ago, but she did show up to the event wearing one of the most drool-worthy handbags.

Named Baby Beca, the one-of-a-kind electric blue eel skin handbag that Gryson toted around that very special night is being auctioned off to benefit Family Focus Adoption Services, a non-profit organization which has placed almost 1,000 babies and children since its inception 20 years ago.

Valued at $3255, the handbag will be auctioned off exclusively through Mick Margo, and will on display at their New York City store through June 26th. The starting bidding is $500 and will end on June 26th.

So, if you ever needed an excuse to indulge in a super-amazing but expensive handbag, you've just got one! Bid smart.