And Oscar de la Renta found itself in the middle of a PETA scuffle after a website falsely claimed its shoes were made of elephant skin.
The brand's SVP of communications will now focus on opportunities related to the recent launch of her first book, "Leave Your Mark."
Bearman, author of the popular Twitter handle @OscarPRGirl, has resigned her day-to-day role at the company.
And major layoffs at The Telegraph affect senior fashion staff.
The star has called him her "all-time favorite designer."
From Oscar de la Renta's passing to Sailor Brinkley Cook, get caught up on the week's must-read stories.
It will take place in New York City, where the designer made his home.
Proof that the designer transcends party lines.
And Kim Kardashian nabbed Jennifer Aniston's hairstylist for her wedding.