Even for the ever-sturdy luxury market, retail indices drop with the Dow Jones. (WWD)

For bottom-up inspiration from the streets, designers choose London. (International Herald Tribune)

Research institute tests stab- and flame-proof fabrics at New Zealand Fashion Week. (Stuff)

Sarah Brown, the prime minister’s wife, hosts a 25th anniversary celebration for London Fashion Week. (WWD)

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Thom Browne to design Moncler’s men’s skiwear collection. (DNR)

Elusive husband-and-wife creative force Eley Kishimoto get their long awaited debut on the Paris runway. (The Independent)

WWD talks with jewelry stylist Karen Erickson, whose clientele spans from Madonna to Michelle Obama. (WWD)

"Being fashionable" no longer involves just clothes. (International Herald Tribune)

—Staff

Apparently, Thom Browne’s once-ridiculed shrunken look stood ahead of its time. (WSJ)

Brooks Brothers gets a lesson in ethical dry cleaning. (MarketWatch)

Despite U.S. national security, Pakistani student-designer Ali Khan’s show must go on. (CNN)

It’s the death of a classic as fashion bids polaroid film good-bye. (WSJ)

It’s now officially the era of "part-time" luxury shopping. (CNN Money)

H&M makes its Japanese debut in Tokyo. (WWD)

Levi Strauss joins with edgy label Engineered Garments for the denim giant’s new designer line. (WSJ)

According to Gawker, fashion week made a weak splash this year. Oh, except for Marc Jacobs. (Gawker)

Brioni, outfitter of dapper power business players and James Bond, just got even more luxurious. The Italian company just announced that its partnering up with the fabric company Dormeuil for a collection called Vanquish II. It will consist of the "softest fibers in the world: Vicunia, Pashmina, and Qiviuk" made into 150 limited edition fiercely cut suits. Available at 50 Brioni boutiques worldwide beginning autumn / winter ’09. 

—Staff

Fashion trends may come and go, but green is here to stay. (Reuters)

Ahead of September’s Coterie tradeshow, WWD eyes seven Indian designers. (WWD)

Sigrid Olsen talks to the WSJ about her failed line and her new art venture. (WSJ)

Target plants four temporary “bodegas” around Manhattan this Friday. (WWD)

In its 20th year, DKNY revamps its classics. (Fashion Wire Daily)

A weak US dollar means designers can court overseas buyers during NYFW. (Reuters)

Justin Timberlake flaunts his Southern roots at the William Rast show. (Fashion Wire Daily)

 Asian designers seize the New York fashion scene. (International Herald Tribune)

Marc Jacobs "bares it all" to the Times UK. (Times UK)

Fashion is now embracing technology. (NY Times) 

The fashions of Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama are under scrutiny. (Reuters) 

Designers are fighting to save New York’s garment district. (WWD)

Fashion show music is important in conveying a brand’s message. (Reuters) 

 —Staff

Legendary Italian designer Mila Schon dies at 92 (Reuters)

Read up on Forbes magazine’s list of the most powerful editors. (Forbes) 

The specter of the grim economy hovers over New York Fashion Week. (AFP) 

 WWD Talks to John Pawson, the minimalist architect and a long time collaborator of Calvin Klein. (WWD)

 —Staff

Phoebe Philo is the new creative director of Celine. (WWD)

According to the New York Times, there "is no clear visionary, no obvious genius in sight." (NY Times)

When the economy is shaky, fashion plays its safe. But, there are artful options that will set your look apart. (New York Times)

The pajama trend seen on the runways has some retailers and cosnumers "scratching their heads." (WSJ)