Imran Amed speaks his mind about the PR world surrounding the rebranding of YSL and being banned from the Paris Fashion Week show. [BoF]

And he’s not the only one! Designer Hedi Slimane barred The New York Times fashion critic Cathy Horyn from his Paris runway debut for Saint Laurent. [WWD]

Interbrand released their list of best global brands. [WWD]

“Instead of going through the rigamarole of a presentation this season — hers usually involves lunch — L’Wren Scott cut through the bullshit and posted her whole collection on Instagram today.” [The Cut]

In other news, the New York Times just figured out how affiliate links work. [New York Times]

Lady Gaga versus Elizabeth Hurley in that famous Versace pin dress. [Fashionista]

Beer might be good for your hair… dude. [The Cut]

Cathy Horyn’s take on Chanel, Saint Laurent, Chloe, and more. [New York Times]

[Photo: Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times]