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Designer Doo-Ri Chung is following the footsteps of many a successful designer and launching a lower-priced line to make her designs more accessible.
The collection is planned to launch for fall/winter and will feature leather jackets, leather leggings, silk screened T-shirts and jersey dresses.
“I have been thinking about this for a really long time. [...]

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CONGRATS TO NIGEL BARKER & HIS WIFE!

by Aaron on December 9, 2008

‘Noted fashion photographer’ Nigel Barker and his wife model Cristen Chin Barker have welcomed a baby girl.
The special delivery has been named Jasmine Barker and arrived on Sunday here in New York City.
Barker told Us Magazine: “Jasmine and Crissy are doing extremely well!   I feel like the luckiest man alive!” he adds. “Not just a [...]

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H&M TO OPEN STORES IN ISRAEL

by Aaron on December 9, 2008

H&M, the fast fashion chain from Sweden, is saying shalom to Israel.
The retailer announced today that it had entered into an agreement with Match Retail Ltd to open stores in Israel.
H&M Chief Executive Rolf Eriksen said in the statement reported on Reuters,: “There has been a great interest in H&M from the Israeli [...]

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PHARRELL WILLIAMS IS BIONIC MAN

by Aaron on December 8, 2008

[Pharrell Williams] has entered into a partnership with Bionic Yarn, a two-year-old textile firm based in New York dedicated to developing environmentally sustainable fabrics. In this new role, Williams is both an owner and investor in the company, as well as an ambassador and spokesman for the brand. Williams [...]

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IMG MODELS GETS ALL TECH CRAZY

by Aaron on December 4, 2008

Hey look!
IMG has joined the 21st century by launching a new global website and adding a brand new web log, or blog if you will.
Go check it out. You can even fill out a form to become a model…if you fit the requirements that is!

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JEFF STAPLES TO DESIGN AIRWALK FOR PAYLESS

by Aaron on December 4, 2008

What’s needed during the current economic crisis are more collaborations between good designers and budget friendly retailers.
Today we get wind of another collab following this route. Designer Jeff Staple has announced that he will be designing an exclusive Airwalk collection for Payless.
Twelve original design street and skate styles will be introduced each season with the [...]

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We hope you like this color that’s staring you in the face because you’re probably going to be seeing more of it in the coming new year.
That’s because colors believe it or not are regulated and there’s even a global authority on color. Their name is Pantone and they recently deemed Mimosa, PANTONE(R) 14-0848, as [...]

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Now there’s further proof that Vogue editrix Anna Wintour isn’t leaving Vogue anytime soon. Contrary to word in the blogosphere, Wintour is not retiring because apparently she’s not angry enough too.
Wintour attended a panel discussion at the Plaza this morning alongside New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter.
When asked [...]

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DENIALS ABOUT ANNA WINTOUR’S REPLACEMENT

by Aaron on December 3, 2008

Condé Nast Publications chairman S.I. Newhouse and French Vogue editor in chief Carine Roitfeld both deny any talk of Anna-Gate:
“It’s the silliest rumor I ever heard. There’s no truth to it.” –S.I. Newhouse Jr., Condé Nast Publications chairman
“I’m very happy at Vogue France” –Carine Roitfeld, French Vogue editor in chief
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WOW!
The Anna Wintour job watch has just been kicked (back) into high gear. Gawker is reporting that rumors are rampant “that Si Newhouse was meeting in Paris with Carine Roitfeld to work out the final details of the French Vogue editor’s move to New York, where she is expected to take over flagship [...]

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