John Galliano Blackballed From Dior For Life

Not sure how this one got by us, but in last Saturday’s NY Times Cathy Horne reported that the chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Bernard Arnault, declared Saturday disgraced designer John Galliano would not be working again for any of the luxury group’s brands, including the Galliano label…EVER. He disputed rumors that there …

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Designer Dish. Thakoon Introduces Two Contemporary Lines

Designer Thakoon Panichgul has always had Addition and Carbon Copy, two capsule collections that sat alongside his main line, Thakoon, on designer floors. But starting this resort season, Panichgul has decided to broaden these capsule collections and introduce them fully to the contemporary market. “In 2009, we wanted to offer a capsule alongside the main …

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A Tribute to Balenciaga

  Best known as the master of haute couture, Cristóbal Balenciaga has had a major impact on style and sophistication since the creation of his first fashion house in 1917. He trademarked the “bubble skirt” and developed a knack for creating feminine, ultra-modern, and sometimes avant-garde designs. His haute couture pieces are not just clothing …

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Chicago Events. Laundry Magazine's Growing Works Fashion Show

Remember when it wasn’t scorching hot in the city? Hard to believe it was only a few weeks ago, but while the city still shivered, Laundry Magazine and We Do All Events invited the city’s fashion elite into a tropical paradise for the highly anticipated Growing Works event. Slated as a half fashion show/half vacation, …

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