The upscale knitwear company is not renewing the pregnant actress’ spokesmodel contract, saying it’s “time to do something new and different.” The brand’s chief executive officer Glenn McMahon tells Women’s Wear Daily,

“It was a great run we had with Mario Testino, David Lipman and, of course, Angelina Jolie. Three years is a long time to maintain any campaign, and we felt it was time to do something new and different. [The campaign] ties in nicely to our whole rebranding initiative.”

Last September, the company rep denied Angelina Jolie had been fired — saying she’d appear in the Spring 2008 campaign (which she did). The Kung Fu Panda signed on as the face of St. John in September 2005. Four unknown models will apparently replace Angie and debut in the New York City-themed ads this fall, starting in August’s Vanity Fair.

How will they ever appreciate that?? But, of course, if you are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, you will spare no expense when it comes to the nursery of your much-anticipated twins. In fact, the expecting celebrity parents have reportedly spent $140,000 to create the twins’ nursery! Brad and the very pregnant Angelina apparently bought most of the essentials at chic Los Angeles baby store, Petit Tresor. Some of the luxury items the twins will enjoy include organza bassinets for $800, Versailles-style cribs for $3,200, and armoires for $4,500 each.

The twins will also enjoy two pink crystal chandeliers, which set back the couple almost $900 for each of the sparkling light fixtures. WOW! I’m pretty sure the girls will love the pink hue, hehe! Even the toys were high-end — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie picked up a few baby toys made out of cashmere. Wow, cashmere! I never even had touch one in my entire life, LOL! Their large purchase reportedly took a team of three employees from the store to assemble. Oh well, if you have the money.. =)

The French paparazzi caught up to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at Toys ‘R’ Us late this week as they went shopping for some amazing kids stuff. Rumor has it they are buying for their baby daughter Shiloh as her birthday is coming up on May 27th.

We don’t usually see Angie modeling clothes or endorsing some product. So one wonders why she accepted modeling for St. John, a very upscale clothing brand. According to reports, U.N. goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie took the modeling job coz it went along with a spokesperson role. She also acts as the voice of the St. John’s charity, which was created in support of children’s issues and causes. Said Richard Cohen, chief executive officer of St. John,

“She’s a mother, actress and a philanthropist.”

Angelina Jolie signed with St. John last September 2005. At the time, she said she was excited about working with the clothing line. She said,

“I am a working mother who has set goals to accomplish a lot in this world. I want my wardrobe to be beautiful, sexy and comfortable all at the same time. St. John is all of those things.”

Better read the article below! Thanks Showbiz Spy! =) For me, Heinz is a “safe” company, it would do much to boost Angelina Jolie’s family oriented image. You go gurl! Haven’t seen you in an ad for awhile..