Breaking News - Kate Moss Judges Rockers, Marc Jacobs Awarded and American Apparel Axes the 'Ugly?'
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MARC JACOBS BECOMES "LEGENDARY"
The equal parts avant-garde, and commercial success designer will add another coveted fashion credit to his resume. Jacobs will be honored at the Pratt Institute's Legends 2009 gala on October 29th along with singer, poet and musician Patti Smith and architect David Rockwell.
[WWD]
DEMAND FOR FAKE BLOOD IN RECESSION?
Ricky's NYC, the quirky retailer of costume, beauty and novelty trinkets will open it's 22nd store in New York City. Despite many stores losing leases, Ricky's NYC has signed a 10 year lease for a 2,600 square foot space on Manhattan's West Side. If you've ever waited in a line stretching three blocks to grab the last Britney Spears circa "Hit Me Baby, One More Time" outfit on Halloween, you understand the need for another Ricky's.
[Crains]
THE CHRONICLES OF DIRTY DOV
An American Apparel "tipster" leaked that Dov Charney is firing those who are "detrimental to the American Apparel aesthetic." In other words, the distasteful CEO while discussing poor sales, was said to have store managers send in group photos so he could give a critique of each sales person's looks. You'd think the struggling spandex emporium would try to avoid lawsuits.
[Gawker]
PLEASE, LAUNCH MY LINE
"Project Runway" gave new designers a shot at creative notoriety. Now, the network will put experienced designers to the test. Those who want to have their own clothing line will be judged by industry heavy weights like DSquared2's Dean and Dan Caten and Scoop retailer Stefani Greenfield.
[Fashion Week Daily]
KATE MOSS KNOWS HER ROCKERS
In more reality show news, Kate Moss will be judging a new Simon Cowell produced " American Idol- style" rock band reality contest. Who better to choose who has the sexiest rock n' roll swagger than the musician-dating model?
[Modelinia]
LILY ALLEN ONCE DRESSED AS A PANDA
The British jack-of-all- trades styled herself in TopShop and vintage Chanel for the ad campaign for her new critter infused jewelry line. Watch the videos here.
[Grazia]
The equal parts avant-garde, and commercial success designer will add another coveted fashion credit to his resume. Jacobs will be honored at the Pratt Institute's Legends 2009 gala on October 29th along with singer, poet and musician Patti Smith and architect David Rockwell.
[WWD]
DEMAND FOR FAKE BLOOD IN RECESSION?
Ricky's NYC, the quirky retailer of costume, beauty and novelty trinkets will open it's 22nd store in New York City. Despite many stores losing leases, Ricky's NYC has signed a 10 year lease for a 2,600 square foot space on Manhattan's West Side. If you've ever waited in a line stretching three blocks to grab the last Britney Spears circa "Hit Me Baby, One More Time" outfit on Halloween, you understand the need for another Ricky's.
[Crains]
THE CHRONICLES OF DIRTY DOV
An American Apparel "tipster" leaked that Dov Charney is firing those who are "detrimental to the American Apparel aesthetic." In other words, the distasteful CEO while discussing poor sales, was said to have store managers send in group photos so he could give a critique of each sales person's looks. You'd think the struggling spandex emporium would try to avoid lawsuits.
[Gawker]
PLEASE, LAUNCH MY LINE
"Project Runway" gave new designers a shot at creative notoriety. Now, the network will put experienced designers to the test. Those who want to have their own clothing line will be judged by industry heavy weights like DSquared2's Dean and Dan Caten and Scoop retailer Stefani Greenfield.
[Fashion Week Daily]
KATE MOSS KNOWS HER ROCKERS
In more reality show news, Kate Moss will be judging a new Simon Cowell produced " American Idol- style" rock band reality contest. Who better to choose who has the sexiest rock n' roll swagger than the musician-dating model?
[Modelinia]
LILY ALLEN ONCE DRESSED AS A PANDA
The British jack-of-all- trades styled herself in TopShop and vintage Chanel for the ad campaign for her new critter infused jewelry line. Watch the videos here.
[Grazia]
