RackedWire: Ruben Toledo Illustrates Penguin Classics; Catherine Malandrino Plays Cupid

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EVERYWHERE—Fashion illustrator and husband of Isabel Ruben Toledo has designed three dreamy covers for Penguin Classics. Above, please enjoy a highly un-Puritan version of The Scarlett Letter, a Tim Burton-esque Wuthering Heights, and a crisp black-and-white Pride and Prejudice. The books come out August 25th—expect to see them promoted heavily during New York Fashion Week. [RackedWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD: Not having much luck in the summer fling department? Catherine Malandrino can help! This Sunday afternoon (August 2), the designer's La Cienega boutique will be hosting a seminar for those whose romantic lives need a little kickstart. Over a three-course brunch ($30), dating coach Evan Marc Katz and a top-secret "celebrity stylist and fashion guru" will be dispensing words of wisdom. And if you don't feel comfortable airing your dating woes in front of a crowd, the first 15 RSVPs will get a mini-consultation with Katz himself, providing more personalized reasons as to why he's just not that into you. Everyone else can call 310.652.0398 to reserve a space. [RackedWire]