Did Ivanka Trump Copy Derek Lam?

It seems as though a sandal from Ivanka Trump‘s collection could easily double for one of Derek Lam‘s. Lam claims that Trump “blatantly and intentionally copied” his Ayami wedge sandal. Lam, who sent a cease-and-desist letter to Ivanka Trump Footwear and its licensee, Marc Fisher Footwear, Wednesday, has given the socialite seven business days to …

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Retail Detail. Dangerous Game: Has Saks Ruined Luxury Retail?

Has Saks ruined the luxury market, forever? Saks Fifth Avenue slashed prices by up 70% on designer clothes last November before the holiday season even began…and all fashionista hell broke lose? Manolo Blahnik shoes going for $160? It started a stampede. According to an in-depth article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal, Saks's deep, mid-November markdowns …

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Fall Trend Alert! Get it Straight…Pencil Skirts

Evey few years it seems the pencil skirt returns in a big way and this fall is no different. Judging by the fall ’08 ready-to-wear runway…the pencil skirt is as prolific as it was in the 40’s. We personally love the drama. (L-R) Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Charles Nolan (L-R) Carlos Miele, Max Azria, …

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