Barbie's 50th Birthday Party Rages On…

If I could have had a cool Barbie like the Maison Martin Margiela decked out one above, I might not have felt the need to cut her hair and take permanent magic marker to her face when I was a tot. I wasn't destructive, just bored. Barbie’s 50th birthday celebrations continue. Heck, her birthday celebrations …

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Sign of the Times. Mark Shale Files for Bankruptcy Protection

We are saddened, but not surprised to learn that The Al Baskin Co., family-owned operator of Mark Shale stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 80-year-old Chicago-based retailer, is keeping its three Chicago area full-price stores open as it seeks a buyer for its Chicago operations and Internet business, according to TheChicago Tribune. Mark …

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Designer News. Marc Jacobs Engaged.

We are not really sure why WWD thought this was worthy of a 'News Flash' last night, but Marc Jacobs and his ad exec boyfriend of nearly a year, Lorenzo Martone, are engaged. According to WWD, the couple will go public with the news today, when they arrive in Brazil wearing rings. Additionally, The NY …

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Spring Shopping. The Tapered Pant

The tapered trouser is back in a big way for spring. For those of us who wore this trend back in the 80's, the thought of going there again might be a little unnerving. Heck, back when I was…well on my way to becoming a budding slave to fashion (you didn't think I would reveal …

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