Today's Fashion Headlines: Cole Haan Global, Philosophy Charity, Versace Yellow Diamond

Cole Haan Plans for Global Expansion  Cole Haan is kicking off its journey to become a global lifestyle brand. Now owned by Apax Partners, which acquired the brand from Nike Inc. in a $570 million deal last year, the American footwear, accessories and outerwear brand is launching a multifaceted strategy to accelerate growth, which goes …

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Cole Haan’s New Ambassador: Dree Hemingway

Dree Hemingway is Cole Haan’s new global ambassador. The multiyear partnership is planned later this year and will include a fall advertising campaign. This partnership comes right after Hemingway’s trip to Paris for the Chloé runway show and as the ambassador she will co-create a collection of women’s footwear and handbags for the brand. There …

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CFDA's Star-Studded Fashion Awards Honor Newcomers and Veterans

Michael Kors is the CFDA's 2010 Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Tonight’s 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards is slated to be particularly fabulous! The schedule for the Lincoln Hall ceremony is jam packed with a slew of stars both presenting and being honored. Jessica Biel will present the Womenswear Designer of the Year award, while …

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Celebrity Style. CFDA 2009 Flops and Flaunts

The 2009 Council of Fashion Awards brought out some heavy fashion hitters last night, but it wasn't the stylists themselves that got the people talking.  It was, of course, the stars! But while many surprised in wonderful, but risk-taking get-ups, which actually looked–well, pretty decent, a few looked like they just couldn't get it right.  …

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