Bad Judgement Du Jour. Say No to Scrunchies!

Is American Apparel trying to reestablish it's reputation following that messy Woody Allen lawsuit? If so, here's a tip for their marketing team: scrunchies are not the way back into our hearts! The basic separates apparel company just launched a new campaign featuring the accessory in an attempt to revitalize their hype. They are currently …

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Designer Dish. Anya Hindmarch Meets the Queen

Anya Hindmarch shows off her MBE award following yesterday's ceremony Anya Hindmarch traveled to Buckingham Palace yesterday to meet Queen Elizabeth II. The trip to the palace was the couture handbag designer's first, as was the British order of chivalry she was there to receive. Hindmarch was awarded an MBE, or Member of the Most …

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Designer Dish. Martin Margiela Rumored to Have Left His Label

  Margiela's iconic wig coats last summer       The less exciting Fall 2009 show Just before the Fall 2009 fashion shows it was announced that the namesake of fashion house Maison Martin Margiela was stepping down as head designer and was adopting a "part time consulting role" for the brand. Several months later, loyal fans of …

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Designer News. Christian Lacroix in Financial Trouble

Christian LaCroix 'La Croix sweetie, La Croix.' Eddie from "Absolutely Fabulous" Not immune to the economy and luxury spending nosedive, Christian LaCroix SNC has sought court protection from its creditors. According to WWD, the Paris-based fashion house filed a petition with the commercial court yesterday, reflecting the vulnerability of wholesale-dependent brands amid the sharp downturn …

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Closing Arguments Made in Forever 21 vs. Trovata Case

Some of the disputed items in the lawsuit-the top row is Forever 21, the bottom row is Trovata The closing arguments were made late last week to the federal jury involved in the suit between uber-cheap retailer Forever 21 and California-based clothing line Trovata. The District Court case has been unfolding since early May and …

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