“About 1,000 people, some in homage plumes, nearly all in raven black, gathered here on Monday under the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the life of the renegade designer Alexander McQueen, whose genius remained resiliently set against the minor and the conventional.” (New York Times) “Saks Fifth Avenue is driving consumers...

“A recovery in advertising spending and excitement around Apple Inc.’s iPad have helped perk up the magazine industry this year.” (WSJ) “In the top 100 of fashion ‘influentials,’ Peter Marino is up there on page one, alongside creative geniuses and big brand managers.” (New York Times) “French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has been...

“Right now on Ralph Lauren’s website, anyone can watch a virtual presentation of the Lauren by Ralph Lauren collection, and — here’s the kicker — buy anything you like straight off the runway.” (NBC New York) “The luxury watch business is committed to offering a deluxe, tactile shopping experience. But as latecomers to Web...

With the exception of a couple appearances, since I returned from Brazil to Los Angeles a couple weeks days ago, I’ve operated off-the-radar, primarily turning up at boutiques and private atelier appointments to seek out Oscars dresses.  This kind of existence is one of my favorite features about LA.  I love the anonyminity of...