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Thursday March 14th, 2013

Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance: Will You Embrace It?

Fur is Back in Fashion with a Vengeance: Will You Embrace It?

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Supporters call it “natural” and “sustainable.” Opposers say it’s cruel and inhumane. But whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying that fur had a major presence on the fall 2013 runways this past month, being hailed as one of the biggest trends for next season.

We scoured through every single photo of every single collection that walked this season and found that a startling 70% of the designers who showed during fashion month used fur in at least one look. Does this mean society is ready to embrace fur? Or is the fashion industry just trying to force it on us. We investigate.

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Published at 6:23 PM

Tuesday March 12th, 2013

Is Logo Mania On the Wane in China?
The Business

Is Logo Mania On the Wane in China?

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The western world started tiring of designer logos back in the early 2000′s, about the time Carrie Bradshaw was packing away her Fendi baguette for good. But for the last decade, the Chinese–who recently surpassed Americans as the biggest consumers of luxury goods–have picked up the mantle of logo-mania. But that may be changing now as the Chinese luxury customers’ taste is becoming a bit more discerning.

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Published at 1:15 PM

Monday March 11th, 2013

Lana Del Rey Covers L’Officiel, Isabel Marant Slams Knockoffs, and MTV May Have Bribed with Birkins
Fashion News Roundup

Lana Del Rey Covers L’Officiel, Isabel Marant Slams Knockoffs, and MTV May Have Bribed with Birkins

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Ever wondered what it’s like to dress Kate Middleton? One of her go-to designers spills all the deets. {HuffPo}

Lana Del Rey is still around, covering L’Officiel Paris looking like she stepped off an old Italian film set. {DesignScene}

Just when we thought peace was at hand, former MTV reality star Kristin Cavallari claims producers of The Hills bribed her co-stars with $10,000 Birkin bags to accuse her of drug use on camera! Oy. {US Weekly}

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Saturday March 9th, 2013

Friday March 8th, 2013

Thursday March 7th, 2013

PPR is Changing its Name, Jennifer Aniston’s Rumored Wedding Dress Designer, and Is Selena Gomez Too Young for Harper’s Bazaar?
Fashion News Roundup

PPR is Changing its Name, Jennifer Aniston’s Rumored Wedding Dress Designer, and Is Selena Gomez Too Young for Harper’s Bazaar?

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Selena Gomez is on the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar holding a giant flower as a rather impractical umbrella. But is Justin Bieber’s maybe-ex squeeze a lil’ too lil’ to cover the grown-up glossy? {Refinery29}

Margherita Missoni is preggers with her first bambino. {Telegraph}

Survey says! Nordstrom is the most beloved retail chain in all the land. {WWD}

Identity crisis? French luxury goods group PPR is reportedly changing its name to Kering, meaning ‘dry’ in Indonesian. Dry goods! No, like I totally get it! {Business of Fashion}

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Published at 1:30 PM

Wednesday March 6th, 2013

Louis Vuitton Fall 2013: Into the Boudoir
Reviews

Louis Vuitton Fall 2013: Into the Boudoir

by Leah Chernikoff and Lauren Sherman

For Marc Jacobs, it’s all about bedroom dressing. He started his fall 2013 journey at a glam rock pajama party and ended it in a boudoir. Jacobs’s sepia-hued New York collection began with satin pajama jobs and high-waisted bloomers. His Louis Vuitton effort, showing on Wednesday in Paris, closed with sheer playsuits, floral housecoats, and Kate Moss in an elegant, body-hugging slip. The only thing missing was a post-coital cigarette.

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Published at 8:30 AM