Yummie Tummie Puts The Squeeze On Spanx It will take more than a little spandex (groan) to contain this unwieldy feud between two rival shapewear companies. Patent infringement is the claim of Heather Thomson (above), founder of Yummie Tummie, against Sara Blakely of Spanx, and the legal letters are flying. The products in question include a selection of bulge-busting tanks and camisoles, but to the naked eye, the figures are in Blakely’s favor. Spanx was founded in 2000 to Yummie Tummie’s 2008, but Thompson is taking a firm stand. “We will not allow Spanx to bully us,” reads a letter now marking the Yummie Tummie homepage. Click here for the full squeeze – er, read.       Wintour Takes New Rumor-Busting Role Via the New York Times, we learn that Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour will step into the role of Artistic Director of the magazine’s parent company, Condé Nast. In addition to maintaining the helm of the fashion pub par excellence, Wintour will now advise across the board on matters of aesthetics and development. According to the announcement, the brand-new position was created, in part, to lock-in Wintour at the company. For months, rumors have swirled that the 25-year Vogue vet might depart for an ambassadorship. Visit the New York Times to learn more.       Here We Go Again Without a doubt, the biggest local fashion news this week was the announcement of yet another Dallas Fashion Week initiative in the works. Click here for the scoop on DAFA – not to be confused with DIFFA - headed by local filmmaker David Marlett and Melissa Poe from Big Rich Texas.       Karlie Kloss Bakes Up A Business Finally, ending the week with dessert, we learn from the New York Post of Karlie Kloss’ sweet new business. Following their debut at Fashion Week, the supermodel’s Karlie’s Kookies may soon hit a market near you. According to the item, Kloss has been a baker since childhood and her healthy cookie recipe was developed in partnership with the chef at NYC’s Momofuku Milk. Kloss is currently in talks with Whole Foods, while our mouths are currently watering.     (Image credits, from top: 1. Blogs.Slice.ca, 2. Blog.SalonBuzz.com, 3. Facebook.com, 4. Listal.com)