Concluding a two-week trial Beverly Hills fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting girls and women, some of them aspiring models whom authorities say were lured to LA with rarely fulfilled promises of jobs and stays at luxury hotels. The LAT reports: "The jury of six men and six women deliberated …
We at Second City Style are huge fans of vintage designer clothing. Finally a new online boutique specializing in the likes of vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Lanvin, Diane von Furstenberg, and many more has just launched. Marion Mercer is the brainchild of Sarah Buxton, who according to Fashion Week Daily has worked at …
According to WWD, Jean Paul Gaultier is about to name his third new president in as many years. Veronique Gautier, chairman of Hermès Parfums’ supervisory board and managing director of leather goods, will succeed Christophe Caillaud, who was promoted to the helm of the Paris fashion house in 2006 after six years as its managing …
The rumors were true. Marco Zanini has been appointed the new creative director at the recently resurrected house of Rochas. According to WWD, SpA president Franco Penè said the revamped brand will be anything but a “bonfire of the vanities.” “We’re not looking to generate editorial hype, because we’re thinking of a sensibly priced luxury …
Finally some good news for Rosetta Getty. Yes, she was/is married to that cad who has taken up with Sienna Miller, but she is also a designer. Her label, Riser Goodwyn, premiered in 2006 with a well-received ready- to-wear and red-carpet collection favored by many celebrity pals like Selma Blair and Patricia Arquette. According to …
