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Tuesday April 5th, 2011

Fashion News Roundup: Gisele Likes to Drop “F” Bombs, CFDA’s Auction for Japan, and Anne Vyalitsyna’s Children’s Book
Fashion News Roundup

Fashion News Roundup: Gisele Likes to Drop “F” Bombs, CFDA’s Auction for Japan, and Anne Vyalitsyna’s Children’s Book

Victoria’s Secret Angel Wing Maker Says Gisele is Difficult: Brooklyn costume designer Ted Southern says that Heidi Klum is the easiest model to work with while Gisele is “always screaming, ‘What the f–k is this?’” {New York Post}

Mugler’s Digital Future:New creative director Nicola Formichetti says that he was hired to bring Mugler into “the new decade.” During the live-stream of Formichetti’s first show for the brand, Mugler’s Facebook page got 3.2 million page views and was the number one trending topic on Twitter worldwide. {WWD, subscription required}

Astrologers Predict John Galliano’s Replacement at Dior:Style.com enlisted horoscope experts to examine the signs of those who have been rumored to be taking over the French house. The stars seem to be aligning for Haider Ackermann, who as an Aries, apparently has a “significant fate” awaiting him. {Style.com}

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Thursday February 10th, 2011

Wednesday November 17th, 2010

Boutiques.com is Up and Running, Featuring Stores Created By Susie Bubble, Olivia Palermo…No SJP Yet
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Boutiques.com is Up and Running, Featuring Stores Created By Susie Bubble, Olivia Palermo…No SJP Yet

Boutiques.com, Google’s new fashion venture, launched in beta today.

And it’s pretty much what was expected: A listing of several boutiques with pieces pulled from Like.com‘s vast retail network, which includes Topshop, Anthropologie, and Neiman Marcus.

Some boutiques were created by the blogger/designer/celebrity they represent. For instance, Nicole Richie, Susie Bubble, and Olivia Palermo have each designed their own boutiques. As have brands like DvF and Rag & Bone. Conversely, Carey Mulligan and the Olsen Twins seem to have nothing to do with the creation of their respective boutiques. And Sarah Jessica Parker, who was rumored to be building a boutique for the launch, is nowhere to be found.

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Published at 11:30 AM