American Apparel Reports Growing Numbers: The controversial retailer is expected to post gains of 11% for same-store January numbers, which have been rising since September of last year. Other sales numbers are also strong, explains Dov Charney: “[...W]e don’t have the distractions–like labor issues at our factory–that we had in previous years.” The retailer hopes to find aid for their immense debt in the coming weeks. {WWD}

End of an Era?: Once an icon of American society, the New York Times investigates what is being done to revitalize shopping malls. New uses proposed include dog parks, office spaces, or even event spaces. {NYTimes}

Alexa Covers Elle UK: Looking sweet, Alexa Chung graces the cover of the March issue of Elle UK in Louis Vuitton. Thomas Schenk photographed Chung in some of spring’s hottest pastels. Fashion girls everywhere continue to ask, “Should I get bangs?” {Next Models Blog}

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