WWD Fashion Headlines

Lacroix Company Plots New Boutique

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 05:31:00 EDT

Unit on Left Bank of Paris to mix men’s wear, accessories and design objects.

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Fall 2012 Trend: Print Magic

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

From exotic stained glass and tribal-esque motifs to boho batiks and tie-dyes, this season’s prints are ever enchanting.

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ChinaFile: To Taobao or Not to Taobao, That Is the Question

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Taobao is China's biggest e-commerce mall, but is it a good move for a small business to run a store on the site?

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Louis Vuitton to Unveil Kusama Collaboration

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Luxury brand in July will debut a line of clothes and accessories created with Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who is known for her dot motifs.

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DKNY Resort 2013

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Donna Karan channeled a pretty-meets-tough vibe for the collection.

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Jury Named for Mango Fashion Awards

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The event, which is held every 18 months, involves five European fashion design schools and offers the biggest prize money in its category.

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Dazed & Confused Team Up

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Together they will launch Fashion Broadcasting, a digital platform that will showcase emerging talent beyond the four major fashion capitals.

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Donna Karan Hits the West Coast

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The designer returned to San Francisco last weekend for a Saks Fifth Avenue-sponsored luncheon and fashion show in support of the San Francisco Ballet.

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New Yorkers Turn Out for Hale House Benefit

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Douglas Hannant president Frederick Anderson cochaired the event, which honored N.Y. Giant Justin Tuck and his wife, Lauran, as well as David Ushery of WNBC.

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Paris Restaurant Lapérouse Launching Jewelry Pop-Up Store

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

The site on June 1 will welcome a temporary store by the Paris-based fine jewelry brand Pietra Dura.

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Christopher Bailey Names Fashion Fringe Finalists

WWD.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

The competition’s winner will be awarded a two-year development package to set up and sustain his or her business.

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Thai Director Endorses Analog Movie Camera

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:21:00 EDT

The LomoKino Mubi Edition features a strip of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s new short film.

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Erdem Resort 2013

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:00 EDT

Erdem Moralioglu described his collection as “‘Valley of the Dolls’ meets Upper East Side meets Amish — there’s strictness, but also irreverence.”

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Pierre Balmain Springs Early in Beijing

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:29:00 EDT

There’s one way to get ahead of the competition: Roll out your spring 2013 collection three months ahead of the rest of the fashion world.

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Claire Pettibone Sees Traffic Spike After Zuckerberg Wedding

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The designer was besieged with phone calls after Priscilla Chan donned one of her dresses to marry the Facebook founder on Saturday.

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Vintage Bridal Exhibit Opens in French Château

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Curated by retired designers Hubert de Givenchy and Philippe Venet, the show features dresses by Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Balmain.

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Crème de la Mer Marks Partnership With Blue Marine Foundation

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

Guests at the event at Sotheby’s in London on Friday afternoon included Bianca Jagger, Yasmin Le Bon, Roksanda Ilincic and Lara Bohinc.

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Italy's Fashion Industry Rallies for Victim of School Bombing

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

When La Stampa journalist Gianni Riotta posted a tweet asking "can Italian fashion do something in honor of these kids?" the responses came pouring in.

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Karlie Kloss Organizes Team for AIDS Walk New York

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The 19-year-old model's Step Forward team was among the top five raising funds for AIDS charities, with a generous contribution from Juicy Couture.

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Target, Liz Lange Celebrate 10 Years

WWD.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The party space, a penthouse near the High Line, was patterned after the designer’s home and a number of the guests had baby bumps.

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