Quickies: German grooming, RIP Jerry Ford, Brangelina Norton, CK online

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Worth noting: German men spend an average of about 30 minutes grooming their skin and body, while German women only spend about 26 minutes on themselves. Isn't that veird? [WWD]

Jerry Ford, who founded Ford Modeling Agency with his wife, Eileen, in 1946, died Sunday of complications from endocarditis, or inflammation of the heart. They were credited with turning modeling into a true profession, for which we thank them profusely. [NYT]

For the new issue of W magazine, Brad Pitt went behind the lens to photograph his wife, Angelina Jolie, and their kids at their French chateau. I mean, he did go to the University of Missouri and major in journalism, so I guess we can give him some sort of credit when he says photography is a hobby of his. [Fashion Week Daily]

Edward Norton just landed himself a gig as the face of Breil Milano watches until 2010. Turns out Brad Pitt beating your face in does pay off in the long run. [WWD]

Calvin Klein's e-commerce site finally launched. And though CK duds are actually far too under represented, the CK homewear collection is more than abundant. But, while we love what Klein does with interiors, we didn't get all giddy about the site for sheets. [Material Interest]

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