Milan Fashion Week Spring '08. Neo-Art Nouveau. Sexy Swirls and Gothy Glam Girls. Miuccia Prada

There’s something about her eyes. Dark and lovely she appears to be a moody creature.. happy perhaps as the sun is just about to go down and the evening events begin. She’s daring, thoughtful but still a bit shy, perhaps one traditionally feminine trait. Whatever she may be Miuccia Prada’s spring 08′ woman was certainly …

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News Flash. A New Queen Bee at Christian Dior Couture. Pamela Baxter is Replacing Patricia Malone at Top of U.S. Division

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Pamela Baxter
Breaking news from WWD there is a new queen bee at Christian Dior Couture. Apparently, the brand seeks a new direction and this includes adding LVMH’s cosmetic and perfume division guru Pamela Baxter to its roster as the president of Christian Dior Inc.
So what’s she going to do for Dior?
WWD reports, “Baxter.. [says], while Dior is a fashion house, it has many facets
with categories such as accessories, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and
perfume. In her new role, she will be able to align the various
divisions for a consistent message. “It’s a whole image-driven
business that appeals to a woman and she buys into the whole Dior
look,” Baxter said. “This gives us an opportunity to align the brand
and image from top to bottom.’ “– Amy Ko, Senior Editor
For the whole scoop see below
Photo: WWD

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Paris Couture Fashion Week Fall/Winter '08. Classic Chic from Gustavo Lin

Photos: Courtesy of Wireimage Sometimes subtle is better than screaming. At least that’s what Gustavo Lin reminds us in with his Fall’ 07 collection. Tailored jackets were paired with wrapped silk shirts and densely embroidered necklines stood their ground next to the morphous personalities of silk and leather and whispering silhouettes. A palette of pale …

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