It’s no secret that celebtographer Annie Leibovitz has financial troubles, but as leading indicators go, this is a doozie (from New York’s The Cut via the Missus):

Annie Leibovitz Is Hosting a Party for the Kardashians and Their Sears Line

On Sunday morning, as at least one guy was kayaking through the streets of Soho and the ominous winds of Irene made their way to New England, an e-mail completely oblivious to all of it — perhaps since its origin was L.A. — coursed through the in-boxes of fashion bloggers and editors around the city. It read:

Kourtney, Kim and Khloe personally invite you to join them in celebrating the launch of the Kardashian Kollection. Join the stylish Kardashian klan on September 6th at the private studio of the legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz for an exclusive preview of their fabulous new fashion Kollection for Sears.

Kool!