Designer Gaff. Ghesquiere Suspected of Copying Piece for Balenciaga Cruise
In yet another breaking story of what is rapidly becoming a trend now between high end designers and smaller, lesser-known labels, Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesquiere is being suspected of copycatting. Ghesquiere's inquiry comes fresh on the heels of a recent controversy between the wrap-dress creator Diane Von Furstenberg and the Montreal-based label Mercury. The disputed …
Chicago Open House at Kate Boggiano's Studio Loft. Sneak Peek at Fall.
Last night was one of the first of many events to come at Kate Boggiano's studio in Pilson. Pretty in Pilson was the first open house hosted by Kirsten Goede of Objets d'Envy and Kate Boggiano. The loft studio space was beautiful and open with huge windows and high ceilings. Guests enjoyed shopping and discounts …
Designer Dish. Molly Grad Chosen as New Design Head for Gottex
A look from Gottex 2009 collection The innovative talent of fashion designer and illustrator Molly Grad has been picked to head up the high end swimwear house of Gottex. The Israeli swimwear line recently lost it's previous chief designer Gideon Oberson when he left the label to "pursue other interests." But the inception of Grad …
Retail Detail. Abercrombie & Fitch Decides to Close Ruehl
Yesterday brought the sad (?) news that tween fashion megabrand Abercrombie & Fitch will close it's offshoot retailer Ruehl by the end of the year. The Ruehl No. 925 collection, which offers apparel and accessories in A&F's signature preppy style, suffered pretax losses of $58 million last year. When A&F's stocks also began to …
