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Dressing Michelle: Major Designers Wait for First Lady's Call

April 5, 2009 07:45 by WWD

Obama’s early appearances in the likes of Jason Wu, Thakoon and Isabel Toledo, (with the punch of Narciso Rodriguez worked in for good measure), both captivated and charmed much of the country while exciting an industry that understands the myriad challenges faced by small fashion houses even under the best of circumstances.

Alexandra Shulman | On the future of fashion magazines

March 31, 2009 05:21 by The Business of Fashion

LONDON, United Kingdom — When BoF’s Vikram Alexei Kansara explored the interactive future of fashion magazines about a month ago, a lively debate ensued in the comments section of the post and in emails with our readers. It is one of the most read articles on BoF thus far in 2009.

Japan Fashion Week | Not prime time

March 29, 2009 05:31 by The Business of Fashion

TOKYO, Japan — Japan Fashion Week is nearing its end, but has anyone really noticed that it started? While the entire cities of Paris, Milan, and New York seem to get completely swept up in the glamour of their respective fashion weeks, the average Tokyo citizen is most likely unaware that Japan Fashion Week is currently happening.

CEO Talk | Sara Ferrero, Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Group

March 11, 2009 06:38 by The Business of Fashion

LONDON, United Kingdom — Sara Ferrero is one of those once rare but increasingly common fashion executives who spent the early part of their careers outside the fashion industry.

A Tale of Three Revivals

March 8, 2009 07:04 by The Business of Fashion

PARIS, France — I’m in Paris for the collections, after sitting last season out. It’s funny the way everything looks different when you’re actually here. Take Balmain, for instance. I assumed, from what I read in the press after last season’s showing by designer Christophe Decarnin, that it was the collection du jour; the one that everyone adored, adored, adored. It turns out that well, this is not really the case. Read More

Ethical Luxury: Could the Luxury Industry Be Headed Back to Its Roots?

March 5, 2009 05:30 by The Luxe Chronicles

Once upon a time, before the French luxury industry was dominated by big conglomerates and luxury brands were traded on the CAC 40, luxury products were the domain of l'artisan, the French term for "craftsman".

Scarlett, Liz and Eva in Milan

March 3, 2009 05:02 by W

As expected, there have been notably fewer celebrities in Milan this season. But of course, the paparazzi didn't come away totally empty handed, as some stars got paid to appear, others had projects to promote, and others (presumably) came for the fashion itself.

Versace RTW Fall 2009

March 3, 2009 04:53 by WWD

“You can’t run and hide,” Donatella Versace said before her show, referring to the recession. But you can and must be who you are. In Versace’s case, that means “sexy, sexy, baby,” Donatella’s girls were dressed simply, clearly intent on seduction but neither tawdry nor tricked out in retro clubwear.

An Interactive Future for Fashion Magazines

March 2, 2009 07:16 by The Business of Fashion

Indeed, it’s hard to overestimate the importance of magazines to the fashion system. More than the runway, the boutique, the boulevard, or the internet, glossy physical magazines are still the primary place where fashion lives and the most powerful pathway for its transmission.

Bonnie Takhar, Chief Executive Officer and President, Halston

February 23, 2009 07:11 by The Business of Fashion

NEW YORK, United States — The trend for showing collections online, in lieu of runway shows, has been gathering steam in recent seasons. But, perhaps no initiative has been as ambitious as that of Halston, which debuted its own video presentation for Fall 2009 this past week.

Chaos at Barbie's Fashionable Birthday Party

February 19, 2009 07:13 by Refinery 29

Barbie has a somewhat checkered public reputation. There were the anorexia rumors... and of course her is-he-or-isn't-he boyfriend, Ken. So why weren't we surprised to hear about the chaos that went down at her show earlier this week? Think screaming 7-year olds, collectors screaming at the screaming 7-year olds, models, and heart-shaped pink confetti falling from the ceiling...

Online clothing sales rise 32% in January

February 18, 2009 07:59 by Drapers

Online spending rose 19% in January, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, with clothing and accessories sales online soaring by 32%.The clothing, footwear and accessories sector, which was the jewel in the crown in terms of growth for online retailers in 2008, had a particularly strong month thanks to shoppers looking for deals and discounts in the post-Christmas Sales.

H&M Appoints New CEO

February 12, 2009 08:27 by Drapers

H&M has appointed Karl-Johan Persson as its new chief executive, replacing Rolf Eriksen who is due to retire this year. Karl-Johan Persson, who has been on the board of H&M’s UK, US, German and Denmark subsidiaries since 2000, will take up his position as chief executive on July 1. Persson is also already on the main H&M board, which he was appointed to in 2006.

Fashion adverts: Spring/Summer 2009

February 12, 2009 08:22 by Fashionising

It often feels like fashion adverts one of the most anticipated parts of any fashion season, perhaps running second only to the catwalks themselves. It's the mixture of high-end fashion, top models, and a creativity that is seldom seen away from the editorials which will later feature similar looks.

Hello Kitty and Barbie, round 1

February 8, 2009 08:22 by Herald Tribune

Hello Kitty is taking on Barbie for the title of most fashionable plaything.There is not a designer worth his polyester who hasn't spent a little too much time obsessing over dolls, so it is perhaps less surprising than tasteless to find fashion folk falling all over themselves to dress Barbie and Ms. Kitty for Fashion Week events.

CEO Talk | Jeffrey Kapelman, Chief Executive Officer, Hilldun Corporation

February 5, 2009 08:06 by The Business of Fashion

This is where factoring companies like Hilldun Corporation can help. I caught up with CEO Jeffrey Kapelman to get his take on the economy and what independent designers can do to survive the downturn.

Gisele Bundchen for True Religion Jeans

February 4, 2009 07:27 by Fashionising

So a while ago we told you about that you can look forward to plenty more sex in fashion advertising, we also might have mentioend something about ripped denim being one of the year's fashion trend. Well True Religion seems to have caught onto both these ideas and the result is their Spring/Summer 2009 Campaign featuring Gisele Bundchen.

Why The Ultra-Rich Continue To Buy Luxury

February 3, 2009 06:08 by Forbes

...It's at these shows that designers receive a crop of their orders for the season. Even in the face of tumbling stock markets, it seems the mega-rich continue to spend if presented with something new and fantastic.

The Fashion Crowd

January 29, 2009 07:13 by Gunpowder Magazine

There's nothing like a dark and moody fashion spread to a put a smile on our faces first thing Monday morning, which is why we're loving the new Spring/Summer 2009 ad campaign from Givenchy. Shot in sultry black-and-white, the ads make us want to go out and snap up the whole damn collection.

Pamela Anderson for Vivienne Westwood

January 28, 2009 06:23 by Fashionising

We were shocked when we found out that Pamela Anderson would be the go-to-girl for Vivienne Westwood's Spring/Summer 2009 advertising campaign. But now that the pictures are out, we're pleasantly surprised.

Hello Kitty for MAC Cosmetics

January 21, 2009 07:40 by Outblush

So Hello Kitty doesn't have a mouth, but that doesn't mean she can't sell you a lipstick, does it?

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Luxury Outlook - Richemont reels

January 20, 2009 05:01 by The Business of Fashion

With those ominous words in its trading update on Monday, Richemont provided the first concrete signal to the luxury industry of the depth of the global downturn, raising the question of its long-term impact on the sector as we know it.

New Looks from Alexander McQueen's McQ Target Line!

January 20, 2009 04:50 by Refinery 29

We've been hungry for more ever since the first images of the McQ for Terget line came out, and this latest round of pics proves even more promising.

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Diesel Spring/Summer Collection 09 Advertising Campaign

January 18, 2009 05:49 by Designboom

for their new advertising campaign diesel once again dares to be different with an enigmatic black and white
campaign that's full of unnerving tales.

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Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes Unveiled

January 15, 2009 05:45 by WWD

MILAN – Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot two of the most-anticipated ads this season – Victoria Beckham modeling Emporio Armani underwear and Katie Holmes striking a pose for Miu Miu.Both campaigns will break in February titles.

Didier Grumbach Fashion’s creative pragmatist

January 15, 2009 05:34 by The Business of Fashion

Didier Grumbach, President of the Fédération Française de la Couture, provides his point of view on the role of haute couture in the fashion business today, “Couture is in fact not an industry, it is a savoir faire, a craft, and is a complement to ready-to-wear,”...

Wal-Mart CEO Sees New Consumer Mind-set

January 13, 2009 05:15 by WWD

So believes H. Lee Scott, chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., noting the dismal economy has caused a permanent and fundamental change in consumer behavior.

New Info Shoppers

January 13, 2009 04:36 by The Wall Street Journal

A special kind of consumer has taken a major role in the marketplace -- the new info shopper. These people just can't buy anything unless they first look it up online and get the lowdown. These shoppers have the Internet at work, typically hold information-based or office-park jobs, have some college or grad school, and are often making ends meet with two jobs, kids, and pets on a middle or upper-middle-class income.

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Happy Friday

January 11, 2009 05:33 by Mochatini

Before I leave here are some pictures of window displays that I took in my last trip to New York. First off - Bergdof Goodman. I really liked some of these...

Karim Rashid Opens Amsterdam Office

January 8, 2009 04:54 by Boutique Design

Karim Rashid has announced that Bart Ruijers will head up the company's new European office. Through it's presence in Amsterdam, Rashid hopes to expand his international reach. Rashid is best known as the designer who wants to change the world...

Designer Childrenswear The Big Hit For 2009

January 4, 2009 06:06 by Designboom

designer childrenswear is outperforming womenswear in the economic downturn. one of the reasons behind this phenomenon is that there a lot fewer kids, than adult brands, hence there is room for growth.

How To Survive The Recession

January 4, 2009 05:43 by The Business of Fashion

So, if you’re an emerging designer or independent retailer, just how do you do that? Here’s some advice I have gleaned from seasoned luxury goods executives...

What’s Wrong With Vogue?

January 1, 2009 04:10 by NY Times

NO one at Vogue, least of all its editor in chief, Anna Wintour, could have been seriously stung by a recent letter from a reader complaining that the magazine was in a rut.

Burberry Spring 2009 Advertising Campaign

December 31, 2008 05:14 by Red Carpet

I was not a fan of the last two campaigns, but I do love this Spring 2009 campaign shot by Mario Testino. The collection very much embodied an English garden, so it was not a surprise that the campaign is set in a Greenhouse, which has a more relaxed vibe to the chaotic Spring 2008 campaign.

Designer Kids’ Wear a Growing Market

December 31, 2008 04:38 by WWD

PARIS — Little sizes are turning into big business, with executives confirming that children’s wear, a small yet resilient chunk of the designer world, is experiencing bullish year-on-year growth.
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Designers Staying Flexible in Austere Times

December 30, 2008 06:42 by WWD

“That is a pretty interesting design problem to solve,” she said. “You have to give real value to what you do. You have to be able to satisfy style and fashion, and be multifunctional.”

2008: Fashion Moments

December 29, 2008 05:47 by WWD

some of 2008's most memorable fashion moments, from John Galliano's New Year's greetings and Stella McCartney's picnic to DVF's comic book and Chanel's Mobile Art pavilion landing in Central Park.

Stella McCartney Sets Up Shop at Paris's Palais Royal

December 28, 2008 05:55 by Herald Tribune

The designer Stella McCartney has opened her first Paris flagship store in one of the cobblestone galleries that surround the tranquil tree-lined square. "We are more of a brand to be discovered by people and I think Palais Royal has just the right balance".

Approaching 50, Barbie to Undergo 'Sweeping Makeover'

December 28, 2008 05:45 by Unbeige

The venerable blonde of questionable quantitative skills turns 50 in 2009, and Mattel is celebrating—and hoping to revive slumping sales—with a redesign of all that is Barbie. For years after her introduction in 1959, Barbie reflected and even shaped fashion trends...

Anthropologie Holiday Window Displays

December 25, 2008 06:33 by Design Muse

Here are some of the holiday window displays from Anthropologie. Although I think these are really innovative I still like the ones from last year.

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